Borrisoleigh Track Attach had this piece on their Facebook page...."The word legend is often thrown around within sport but the man pictured here is a true legend of Irish running. It was great to see East Cork man John Walshe at the Killea Road Run where he completed the 10 mile race. "Mr Ballycotton" is a person and role model that all who are involved with organising any sport should aspire to emulate. The sport of road running would be in a far darker place if it wasn't for the efforts of John Walshe over the last 4 decades."
Since the start of my running days back in 2012 i met John at my second ever race. He is a true gent of sport who truly wonderfully encourages with every opportunity he can. Personally John is a role model to me
ReplyDeleteThe Sunday before my very first Ballycotton i went out to run the course and I meet John just returning from doing the same. I had a quick chat with him and he gave me loads of great advice for my fist Ballycotton.
ReplyDeleteNot being from Cork I do races all over the country and have met John in Kilkenny, Tipp, Waterford, Kerry, Kildare and Clare. Some man for supporting races throughout the country.
A true gent.