The three big positives I take from this race are....
1) Fast course
2) Fine spread afterwards.......always an important consideration ;o)
3) The excellent dry-fit top. At this stage, I probably have more tops than I know what to do with them but there is very obvious differences in quality. Some races promise 'tech tops' or 'dry-fit' tops but they are obviously cheap and of poor quality. The one given out in Dungarvan is a very good short sleeve Nike top which you would pay roughly €23 for in a sports shop. Remember, this race cost €20 to enter.
Results...(Updated Mon 28th @12:05pm)
The category results are shown below.
The full results are now available HERE.
Photos...Tues (8:15am)
1) Large slideshow of photos by Paudie Birmingham HERE
2) Gearoid O'Laoi has a huge gallery HERE
3) Large slideshow of photos by Joe Murphy HERE
JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10 MILE 2013 RESULTS
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| L to R...Philip Harty, Gary O'Hanlon, Andrew Connick |
1ST Gary O Hanlon Clonliffe Harriers 51.21
2nd Philip Harty West Waterford 51.29
3rd Andrew Connick Ferrybank 51.49
4th Robbie Matthews Dunshaughlin 51.52
5th Chris Harrington Leevale 52.03
6th Sandis Bralitis West Waterford 53.42
7th Raivis Zakis West Waterford 54.17
8th Tommy Evans Gowran A.C.54.20
9th Colm Sheehan Leevale 54.22
10th John Meade St Finbarrs 54.37
Junior Male Colin Walsh 74.41
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| L to R...Niamh Devlin, Lizzie Lee, Claire Gibbons McCarthy |
1st Lizzie Lee Leevale 57.35
2nd Claire Gibbons McCarthy St Finbarrs 57.57
3rd Niamh Devlin D.S.D. 59.10
4th Ann Curley Donore Harriers 60.15
5th Catherine Conway Mayo A.C. 60.22
6th Angela Mc Cann Clonmel A.C. 61.13
Junior Female Kate Nolan Waterford A.C. 69.30
MENS CATEGORIES
1ST O/40 Maurice Looby Mullingar Harriers 57.02
2nd O/40 Finbarr Kirwan Sli Cualann 57.16
1st O/45 Cathal O Connell St Finbarrs 55.08
2nd O/45 Jerry Daly Liffey Valley 58.49
1st O/50 John Dalton IND 60.19
2nd O/50 Martin Mc Carthy West Waterford 61.03
1st O/55 James Kenny Kilmurray Ibrickane 64.32
2nd O/55 Ken Carey IND 66.54
1st O/60 Joe Gough West Waterford 63.09
LADIES CATEGORIES
1ST O/35 Ann Marie Holland Eagle A.C.61.46
2nd O/35 Martina O Dwyer Carrick On Suir A.C. 63.26
1st O/40 Anna Doris Midleton A.C. 65.21
2nd O/40 Helen Leonard Leevale 66.03
1st O/45 Ann Moore Leevale 65.48
2nd O/45 Paula Morgan IND 69.07
1st O/50 Mary Sweeney St Finbarrs 67.03
2nd O/50 Siobhain Kennedy Waterford Tri Club 67.22
1st O/55 Anne Bolger Sliabh Buide Rovers 80.06
1st O/60 Padraigín Riggs U.C.C.89.13
JOHN TREACY TEAM CHALLENGE WINNERS
MENS...1ST CLUB...West Waterford AC...Philip Harty 51.29, Sandis Bralitis 53.42, Raivis Zakis 54.17, Combined Time 2:39:28
LADIES...1ST CLUB...LeevaleAC...Lizzy Lee 57.35, Anne Moore 65.48, Helen Leonard 66.03, Combined Time 3:09:26
TEAM PRIZES (Outside Of Prize Winners)
MENS...(Updated Mon 11pm)
1st...Leevale...16th Donal Coffey 55.26, 18th Colm Moore 55.39, 23rd John O'Connell 56.54
2nd...St Finbarrs A.C....15th Con Marshall 55.23, 19th Rory O'Sullivan 55.45, 26th Eoin O'Keeffe 57.17
3rd...Carrick On Suir A.C....44th Tommy Falconer, 45th Patrick Roche, 72nd Michael Murphy
LADIES
1ST St Finbarrs A.C...23rd Katie Cooke 67.52, 24th Denise Twohig 67.54, 27th Michelle Foley 68.09
HANDBIKE...Seamus Wall IND 60.30 / WHEELCHAIR...Gerry Forde Blarney 91.11
Anyone who ran the course today will have noticed that there were a large number of pools of water on the road. What may not be so obvious was the huge amount of work that West Waterford AC put into getting the course ready for the race. With the high winds and torrential rain the previous day, fallen branches had to be cleared and water diverted...
If you are looking for a 'must do' race for 2014, keep this one in mind.
Have to agree with the comments;well run,plenty of water in bottles even for us slow coaches.My only gripe is that they ran out of small shirtsas early as ninty min finishers.This is something that needs to be addressed by alot of races. Its one thing having loads of race shirts, its another thing if they dont fit.It was great getting a hat in blarney,one size fits all.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic race, superbly organised. Great flat course. Not much point having a chip if there isn't a timing mat at the start though. Otherwise, no fault to find. Well done West Waterford AC
ReplyDeleteOne of the best organised races that I have ever run. Great course and a full goodie bag at the end with a nice Nike dry-fit top. One for the calendar next year - definitely. Take note Clon, this is how it should be done!
ReplyDeleteWell done to all involved and thanks.
A great race. Loved the course and a great t shirt at the finish. Well done to west Waterford ac for putting on another great run. Can't wait till next year.
ReplyDeleteA great race, very well organised. I'll definitely be back again. Only negative was the timinig, why have a chip if there is no mat at the start? There should be a mat at the start, my time is out by 30 seconds which is very disappointing. The official times on the website and in the newspaper are only right for the people who are up at the front. Other than that it's a super race, well done West Waterford AC
ReplyDeleteHats off too Waterford AC. Everything went off super. A nice course with plenty of water stops and an excellent goodie bag with a lovely dry fit nike t shirt. Best value race for 20 euro out of all the races in cork and waterford.
ReplyDeleteWithout doubt one of the best races in the country. The organisation was brilliant, the atmosphere was great and the whole experience was exceptional. A fast flattish course on a well laid out and well stewarded course with times called out as the runners passed AND sports cap bottles at three stops! Plus a text with your time direct to your mobile within a few hours of the race.
ReplyDeleteThe goody bag is fantastic, the catering afterwards was superb, the NIKE top is a really high quality - and all for €20.00! Just amazing. Makes you wonder how other races cost so much.
Well done to WWAC - yet another triumph.
A huge thank you goes to WWAC for another superb race. The bar is set so high by this event in terms of the course, stewarding, ease of entering and showers/tea/sandwiches at the end. Clon organisers - this is the way to do it.
ReplyDeleteGreat race, really well organised and a great atmosphere. An absolute credit to west waterford.
ReplyDeleteFantastic event, a run by runners for runners and the benchmark for anyone hoping to organise something similar. Fair credit due to wwac for keeping the same price structure as the popularity of the event has grown
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with all the comments made previously...this is a fantastic race, really well worth it. Excellent organisation and facilities, convenient to get to..no complaints really.
ReplyDelete4th time running this race and have never come away thinking it was anything other than a great race. From start to finish I think it is organised extremely well. From price of entry, posting out of number and chip, ease of parking, wide road for start and 1st few hundred metres, stewards everywhere required, great course, excellent Nike top and the showers and food afterwards is just fab in the hall. Congratulations to WWAC and everyone else who helped to make this race what it is today. See ye again next year.
ReplyDeleteThank you for superb organisation - in spite of serious weather difficulties. A great run and the hospitality afterwards was extremely generous. Excellent stewarding. These details should not be taken for granted! I have taken part in runs where the entry fee was much more expensive and they score very badly by comparison with Dungarvan. Take a bow!
ReplyDeleteThank you for great preparation, generous hospitality and excellent stewarding. More expensive runs could learn from you.
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