tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post1743816325234333001..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results & photos of the Charleville Half-Marathon...Sun 20th Sept 2015John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-23224893715859924672015-09-26T17:21:24.780+01:002015-09-26T17:21:24.780+01:00I traveled to Charleville from the United States t...I traveled to Charleville from the United States to run this race because of the flat and fast course, and great competition. Well done to the organizers! Although the weather was a bit less than favorable, the course was great. I really enjoyed the pace groups. It was such a treat to run with a great group of people! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-37570089769962279112015-09-24T17:03:12.561+01:002015-09-24T17:03:12.561+01:00Is it the North Cork A.c. fault you had to pay 5 E...Is it the North Cork A.c. fault you had to pay 5 Euro?It was for a shower and a swim.Great value in my book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-44546191309690649622015-09-23T11:27:10.677+01:002015-09-23T11:27:10.677+01:00Lovely course, plenty of on course water stations ...Lovely course, plenty of on course water stations -all with sports top openings!!, local support out on course was great, pacer was superb in encouragement. On the down side no water on finishing and after race refreshments was a let down. The mobile coffee van in the car park made a fortune! Medal issue needs to be addressed for future - disappointing that you need to pay for it and also that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-15665499453439072942015-09-22T22:16:49.116+01:002015-09-22T22:16:49.116+01:00This half marathons was my personal best so i was ...This half marathons was my personal best so i was thrilled! 9 minutes deducted from the downhill half marathon in Cahir! Half to say I found this one tougher which was a good tester on the legs! If there is any medals still out there I would be happy to pay for them thanks in advance! P.s gutted we just missed Sonia O'Sullivan! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-13420942471355727242015-09-22T20:04:16.760+01:002015-09-22T20:04:16.760+01:00It was a great run but again no water at the end f...It was a great run but again no water at the end for those who finished at 2hr mark and no medals , I was really looking forward to getting a medal and was very disappointed but on a good note all the steward s were so nice and helpful . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-32536036159555126322015-09-22T20:01:24.958+01:002015-09-22T20:01:24.958+01:00Totally agree with john about no water being avail...Totally agree with john about no water being available and medal situation . not only to have to pay €31 for the race but then to have to pay for a medal at the end , and no medals were even available . I have been to a lot of races never had to buy a medal ????? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-91251776767516834852015-09-22T18:44:54.453+01:002015-09-22T18:44:54.453+01:00My first time doing this race, I don't get the...My first time doing this race, I don't get the negative comments here, I thought it was superbly organised, parked 2 mins walk from race pack pick up. The start line, finish line, & refreshments were all in close proximity to registration area. I don't think I have ever seen as many stewards on a course & hats off to the locals who came out in their numbers in the rain to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2416591835906092322015-09-22T13:37:32.142+01:002015-09-22T13:37:32.142+01:00Echo this comment. My first sub 1:30 Half. Paced s...Echo this comment. My first sub 1:30 Half. Paced so well factoring in the turn into the slighted bluster of wind in the return miles. Cheers guys. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390079868918070253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-52546523675216086712015-09-22T13:19:41.409+01:002015-09-22T13:19:41.409+01:00Hats off to the organisers and stewards and suppor...Hats off to the organisers and stewards and support for a great race <br />well done to the pacers who were a great help for me breaking the 90 minute mark, broke it by nearly a minute<br /><br />outstanding value. pitty the weather was poor but that sort of helped me. great shaking Sonia O'Sullivans hand at the end as she finished 20 seconds ahead of me. <br />wekk done , i will be back fvorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-88517793528846700562015-09-21T23:55:48.783+01:002015-09-21T23:55:48.783+01:00Loved the race and the course and well done to the...Loved the race and the course and well done to the pacers -ye did a great job. A great value race for only €26 early bird offer I would have been more than happy to pay the €5 to use the hotel leisure centre after that weather, but was even happier to find that the GAA club right next to the finish have lovely hot showers with great pressure too. The spread was great. Thanks a lot too to the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-84926163199069635872015-09-21T21:53:17.995+01:002015-09-21T21:53:17.995+01:00Well I have to say this was my first time doing th...Well I have to say this was my first time doing the half in Charleville and I really enjoyed it apart from the torrential weather which was out of the organisers control but apart I was disappointed after paying €37 that you did not even get a medal and little did I know till now that you had to pay €2.00 for it! I paid €10.00 for a 5 miler and got a tshirt, a free shower and a trophy so it'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-34947869703042397032015-09-21T21:42:33.109+01:002015-09-21T21:42:33.109+01:00why does the charleville half attract some really ...why does the charleville half attract some really odd (veering on the nutty) complaints which are totally out of order? great <br />race. i was chatting to some 2 hour runners and they enjoyed the raceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-39378336602024742462015-09-21T19:38:20.765+01:002015-09-21T19:38:20.765+01:00
SORRY TO BUST THE BUBBLE HERE GUYS BUT THE FACT T...<br />SORRY TO BUST THE BUBBLE HERE GUYS BUT THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO WATER LEFT FOR RUNNERS COMING IN AT THE 2 HOUR MARK WAS A BIG OVERSIGHT ,THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY NEED IT AND ARE THE BACK BONE TO ANY RACE.<br />ALSO THE FARCE ABOUT THE MEDALS IT WAS ODD ENOUGH TO CHARGE €2 BUT THEN WHEN PEOPLE WENT TO BUY THEM THEY WERE GONE ??????? ACTUALLY KNOW PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT THE MEDAL AND DIDJOHNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-64723028885529405502015-09-21T18:21:33.149+01:002015-09-21T18:21:33.149+01:00Brilliant race, my favourite half marathon course ...Brilliant race, my favourite half marathon course by a mile! Excellently organised and pacers are spot on and very encouraging!! Well worth the money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-42259891117995764842015-09-21T15:17:12.844+01:002015-09-21T15:17:12.844+01:00I understand that even with the Roads Closed, you ...I understand that even with the Roads Closed, you will always get a small amount of local traffic, but they tend to behave themselves and drive with great care. However, I noticed this year that there was a lot more cars driving on the course and some of them were going too fast and too close to runners. Was it just me or did anyone else notice ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-59073412257257505252015-09-21T14:38:46.418+01:002015-09-21T14:38:46.418+01:00There were shower facilities in GAA Hall as advert...There were shower facilities in GAA Hall as advertised in pre-race directions page. So there was a choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-80329958267492060162015-09-21T14:05:21.433+01:002015-09-21T14:05:21.433+01:00Thanks to Pat O'Connor and the other 1.30 pace...Thanks to Pat O'Connor and the other 1.30 pacer, fantastic job lads, John DunphyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65496963664601283762015-09-21T13:04:29.818+01:002015-09-21T13:04:29.818+01:00I ran it for the 4th time in 5th years and again i...I ran it for the 4th time in 5th years and again it was very well organised. Hats off. I entered it last March for 26 euro, great value. Well done to all concerned. As for the showers that was out of the club's hands, that was the business of the hotel.cathalhistoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722281301610566026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-55448306373096875862015-09-21T11:29:02.947+01:002015-09-21T11:29:02.947+01:00Great set up and organiser and effort put in by so...Great set up and organiser and effort put in by so many people, fair play, but yes I do agree, €5.00 to take a shower is pricey after spending €37-42 on the race, the least they could do was have a shower facility included in this price seen as you did not receive a medal/trophies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-88826236764525393622015-09-21T10:21:56.689+01:002015-09-21T10:21:56.689+01:00Have to disagree about the wind. Found it very blu...Have to disagree about the wind. Found it very blustery once we turn to come back towards charleville. Great race if you're looking for a PB though. great to see the increase of numbers especially with nearly 7000 running the half in Dublin the day before hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-55190437423456486962015-09-21T09:39:02.257+01:002015-09-21T09:39:02.257+01:00I ran the race and aftewards i went down to the ho...I ran the race and aftewards i went down to the hotel and it was five Euro to use the pool and the shower,which was great value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-80569931296935436272015-09-20T22:50:19.192+01:002015-09-20T22:50:19.192+01:00Lovely event. Cost me 26.50 to enter. Thats abo...Lovely event. Cost me 26.50 to enter. Thats about 2 euro per mile on closed roads. Not many half's giving this kind of value. Well organised event. <br />Thanks<br />Paudie<br />Paudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394054536554506517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-46878833170939870492015-09-20T22:23:07.642+01:002015-09-20T22:23:07.642+01:00Very well organised event. Special thanks to Tony ...Very well organised event. Special thanks to Tony Cambridge who paced the 1:35 group. Constant encouragement the whole way round. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046766016019722582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-13102446508440610722015-09-20T21:13:25.396+01:002015-09-20T21:13:25.396+01:00hats off 2 north cork ac have ran this for last 4 ...hats off 2 north cork ac have ran this for last 4 yrs and great to see numbers growing fully deserved well organised great event Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-87420507551902217742015-09-20T20:57:25.254+01:002015-09-20T20:57:25.254+01:00That was the Park Hotel charging a fiver, not the ...That was the Park Hotel charging a fiver, not the athletic club. Get your facts right pleaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com