You can see the final results HERE
If you want to see how your position changed after the final race, you can see the overall standings after 3 races HERE
Just looking back at previous years, it looks as 2011 was the highest number ever. In 2009, a total of 210 completed the 4 races (155 men, 55 women...26% of total). In 2010, the overall number had increased to 244 (182 men, 62 women...25% of total). In 2011, the total number was 259 (183 men, 76 women...29% of total).
In terms of the mens positions and pace, the standard was down on last year. It dropped from 2:08:00 (Avg 32:00 per mile) in 2010 to 2:09:45 (Avg 32:26 per mile) this year.
In comparison to 2009, the standard was up! Back then, 2:09:45 or 33:25 per mile would have got into the top 50. On the face of it, it would be easy to assume that the standard has improved. But when you consider that the Ballyandreen race was very close to the Cork Marathon that year, it may have had a bearing on who ran and at what pace they ran.
Hi John, When I managed to get my coveted Top 50 Shirt for the first time in the early 90's I just scraped through in 48th Position with an overall time 1hr 57min 30 seconds approx which is average sub 29.30 for each race. I was over the moon at the time.
ReplyDeleteI would like to compliment the organisers for the work they but into the 4 series run. I also thought that the history of the series was very well put together .
ReplyDeleteWell done to all concerned.
It's nice also Batt Kearney still running seeing that he ran in the first one in 1977.
Looking at the pace required to get into the top 50 this year, I'm surprised more didn't get in, with an overall pace requirement of 32:26 per mile!
ReplyDeletedon't understand last comment "Looking at the pace required to get into the top 50 this year, I'm surprised more didn't get in, with an overall pace requirement of 32:26 per mile!"
ReplyDeleteThere are only 50 places in a top 50 !!
ALERT; you have a smart one there john
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