tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post2917877761702811185..comments2024-03-28T20:05:54.450+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results & Photos of the Ballycotton 10 mile road race...Sun 9th Mar 2014John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-60388381479563556922014-03-14T10:09:40.650+00:002014-03-14T10:09:40.650+00:00I asked the organisers about buying some of the Ba...I asked the organisers about buying some of the Ballycotton clothing outside of race day. They said that you should send an email to ballycottonrunning@eircom.net and they can sort out the delivery.John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-11079472662716276832014-03-14T09:07:04.599+00:002014-03-14T09:07:04.599+00:00Did the race for the first time on Sunday last and...Did the race for the first time on Sunday last and really enjoyed it, atmosphere, organisation and marshaling were excellent!!<br />Well done to all involved!<br />Quick question, didn't manage to buy a t-shirt on the day, does anyone know if they are available anywhere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-9142930620421147472014-03-13T23:09:45.264+00:002014-03-13T23:09:45.264+00:00Cant understand what all the fuss is about regardi...Cant understand what all the fuss is about regarding music, I cant run without my ipod one ear piece in.... relax peepsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-64811027596082332572014-03-13T09:49:54.006+00:002014-03-13T09:49:54.006+00:00We always hear from the anti-headphone wearers but...We always hear from the anti-headphone wearers but never the music-listening-headphone wearers. Maybe its a lack of understanding? Can some music-listening-racer come on here and leave a comment regarding racing and listening to music. How come you dont loose concentration and slow down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-76922150449184431832014-03-12T21:49:13.608+00:002014-03-12T21:49:13.608+00:00You are making my point john, that guy was an idio...You are making my point john, that guy was an idiot listening to music and running and not paying attention to those around him. <br /><br />However, not everyone with an earpiece is listening to music. Are you telling me that the guards on the street with earpieces in one ear aren't paying attention to those around them cause they are distracted?.<br /><br />No one would suggest that ear Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-83852647422905575352014-03-12T17:16:11.081+00:002014-03-12T17:16:11.081+00:00Re: Comment #24
There are valid, tried & test...Re: Comment #24 <br />There are valid, tried & tested SAFETY rules why headphones are a hazard in mass participation events. <br /><br />On Sunday last I twice came across an individual wearing one. <br /><br />First time, he overtook me on the right, then lurched left, right across my path. I called out to him but there was no reaction. Then I realised that he was wearing headphones and (John Quigleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-18161416486880087502014-03-12T14:06:47.700+00:002014-03-12T14:06:47.700+00:00Regarding no shows, I did contemplate not running ...Regarding no shows, I did contemplate not running during week due to nagging injury but happily did go ahead. I feel there should be some facility to allow non runners notify their non participation and have entry transferred to another runner with perhaps some moderate charge to cover additional administration and to deter casual exchange of numbers,. We all know some ' informal' handingGerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10172535590393289741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36430764885536573642014-03-11T15:08:31.701+00:002014-03-11T15:08:31.701+00:00Hi
Well done on another great race, well organis...Hi <br /><br />Well done on another great race, well organised, even the weather held up<br />Don't understand all the fush about ear phones to be honest, once people don't have them at full volume , there shouldn't be a problem.<br />the only issue is the start, so many people in the wrong runnging time zone. if you are a slow runner, let the fast runners through. you don't need Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-90053357881418717112014-03-11T11:45:02.348+00:002014-03-11T11:45:02.348+00:00Why the "No shows" after all the commoti...Why the "No shows" after all the commotion to get in. 625 entries never showed up....<br />Compare entry by club to finishers by club and it makes for interesting reading.<br />All clubs are guilty, some more than others.<br />It is a great day, always has, but some people just enter with no thought of whether they will do it or not. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-20424096185636373162014-03-11T09:14:56.239+00:002014-03-11T09:14:56.239+00:00All I'm saying is the no headphones rules came...All I'm saying is the no headphones rules came in when people were listening to Walkmans blasting out music, times have moved on and one earpiece does not mean music and lack of attention.<br /><br />This outdated rule needs revisiting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-20280976367129004072014-03-10T23:44:30.041+00:002014-03-10T23:44:30.041+00:00The three interview MP3 files are still there. It ...The three interview MP3 files are still there. It should be a case of downloading the file and opening it with whatever media player you have on your PC.John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-76660540564598732032014-03-10T22:30:59.477+00:002014-03-10T22:30:59.477+00:00the interview files for the top athletes are no lo...the interview files for the top athletes are no longer available presumably due to being downloaded too many times. If possible to recover these be great to get a listen to them...<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2676256216388425202014-03-10T22:14:51.914+00:002014-03-10T22:14:51.914+00:00"To answer the question about the athlete see..."To answer the question about the athlete seen on the ground in one of Gearoid O'Laoi's photos, he is fine. He got up again and finished the race, and on crossing the line had no problems walking to the end of the finishing funnel where he collected his mug and got a bottle of water"<br /><br />from what I heard he just got caught for breath and just needed to clear his chest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36478307503587834162014-03-10T22:14:01.626+00:002014-03-10T22:14:01.626+00:00Rules are rules. No headphones means no headphones...Rules are rules. No headphones means no headphones! Simple. Loved every mo of this race again this year. Before, during and after. Keep coming back. Thanks again to John and all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-734393917430923122014-03-10T21:52:57.080+00:002014-03-10T21:52:57.080+00:00Whether you are listening to music or mot wearing ...Whether you are listening to music or mot wearing headphones reduces your hearing and ability to react to events happening around you.Should be banned without exceptionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-68462083398183404412014-03-10T21:32:26.573+00:002014-03-10T21:32:26.573+00:00Another brilliant day out in Ballycotton - my 6th ...Another brilliant day out in Ballycotton - my 6th one. Love this event, well-organised and great atmosphere. Well done to all involved, see you again in 2015 ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-32126653922578814922014-03-10T18:41:35.904+00:002014-03-10T18:41:35.904+00:00Headphones are not the problem they once were. Jus...Headphones are not the problem they once were. Just because someone is wearing headphones doesn't mean they are listening to music. <br /><br />Personally, I use a running app on my phone and use one earpiece to listen to feedback after every mile. This is no more distracting then the runner who checks his garmin at the mile markers.<br /><br />Granted you will always get the odd person who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-1625613300797359462014-03-10T17:53:26.255+00:002014-03-10T17:53:26.255+00:00I lost a neck less could of been by baggage area j...I lost a neck less could of been by baggage area just a shot in the dark someone might of found it. Had it 20yrs great raceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-90191025480444932482014-03-10T16:56:51.009+00:002014-03-10T16:56:51.009+00:00Had problems with my right hamstring between mile ...Had problems with my right hamstring between mile 6 and 8. John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-17166828808002761392014-03-10T16:08:53.981+00:002014-03-10T16:08:53.981+00:00Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone picked up wr...Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone picked up wrong bag in the field after race? When I got back my bag was gone, 492. Thanks<br />Orla ArnoldAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964437237272797988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-60647371982811503892014-03-10T14:37:01.567+00:002014-03-10T14:37:01.567+00:00Headphones aren't the problem: though they'...Headphones aren't the problem: though they're symptomatic of it. Some runners, and they seem more prevelant at BC10 more than any other race, just seem completely oblivious to the repercussions of their actions. <br /><br />About a mile in, a woman on my right decided to cut straight across the road to high 5 people on the left hand side of the road. She was inches from taking me and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-23091162833681508402014-03-10T11:48:53.699+00:002014-03-10T11:48:53.699+00:00Here John, I seen you pull up after the 10k point....Here John, I seen you pull up after the 10k point...nothing too serious I hope??dequarefellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-27464985142083471202014-03-10T11:41:54.285+00:002014-03-10T11:41:54.285+00:00Great day ,well done to everyone for a wonderful d...Great day ,well done to everyone for a wonderful day, just a note, can someone fix road sign in Ladysbridge for ballycotton. it is pointing left. I and a few others were caught out,didn't spoil our day.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-41719141369931682412014-03-10T11:02:54.257+00:002014-03-10T11:02:54.257+00:00Got in touch with Ronan Wogan in precision timing ...Got in touch with Ronan Wogan in precision timing so all sorted now. Many thanks.cathalhistoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722281301610566026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-55225785167451605472014-03-10T10:37:16.452+00:002014-03-10T10:37:16.452+00:00To answer the question about the athlete seen on t...To answer the question about the athlete seen on the ground in one of Gearoid O'Laoi's photos, he is fine. He got up again and finished the race, and on crossing the line had no problems walking to the end of the finishing funnel where he collected his mug and got a bottle of water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com