tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post3172344585369442018..comments2024-03-28T20:05:54.450+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results of the St.Luke's Home 5k in Mahon...Thurs 8th Sept 2016John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-30130082937776723722016-09-13T09:02:21.137+01:002016-09-13T09:02:21.137+01:00Totally agree Totally agree Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-29467756300920912622016-09-11T12:03:04.418+01:002016-09-11T12:03:04.418+01:00The problem Siobhan etc was that the child on the ...The problem Siobhan etc was that the child on the bike was not at the back of the field!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-35182775732039829122016-09-11T00:03:56.338+01:002016-09-11T00:03:56.338+01:00Well said Siobhan.
I've come across kids run...Well said Siobhan. <br /> I've come across kids running and on bikes in other races also this year - Daniel Kingston in Macroom in June, the Carrignavar 5K in August. As long as they start/stay at the back of the field and/or know the rules/are under supervision then I don't see an issue. And they are only kids so if you think they are a danger to you then take action to avoid them - passAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-59482947680142706152016-09-10T15:02:54.646+01:002016-09-10T15:02:54.646+01:00Maybe he best thing is for AAI not to give them a ...Maybe he best thing is for AAI not to give them a permit for the race next year and then they can have bicycles/ buggies/dogs and uncle Tom Cobley and all in the race. Call it a Fun Run or else Respect the Rules and the Runners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65288620406554890282016-09-10T07:42:45.255+01:002016-09-10T07:42:45.255+01:00Thanks to St lukes for a fantastic and well organi...Thanks to St lukes for a fantastic and well organised run ... looking forward to next year's one. As for the children out running in the race and cycling I thought it was lovely to see. Siobhan Heffernannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-64026936162311858982016-09-09T20:55:02.536+01:002016-09-09T20:55:02.536+01:00There was a prize for first juvenile at the race. ...There was a prize for first juvenile at the race. No point having a prize if they were then not allowed to run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-11279952413799973952016-09-09T18:12:45.728+01:002016-09-09T18:12:45.728+01:00The child on the bike was a hazard because he was ...The child on the bike was a hazard because he was wavering from left to right while his father had his hand on the childs back trying to help him balance. People had to step off the path onto the wet grass/mud to avoid knocking him off the bike. To be fair to the father he probably didn't foresee this and it must have seemed like a nice idea at the time. Aside from this it was a really well Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2546621104075745312016-09-09T16:32:37.064+01:002016-09-09T16:32:37.064+01:00have to agree with the people giving out about the...have to agree with the people giving out about the child in the race. It was highly dangerous especially as the path was so narrow for 1st kilometre so the runners were fairly compacted. anyone could easily have tripped over that childs bike. very inconsiderate of the father who was a runner in the race. it might sound like a nice idea..but say that to someone who could easily have broken a leg. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-1249268741146573002016-09-09T15:47:54.892+01:002016-09-09T15:47:54.892+01:00There looks to be been a lot of children in the ra...There looks to be been a lot of children in the race. How is this allowed. I thought children (U16) were not allowed in senior races under AAI rules. Road racing is simply not a good introduction to the sport for lots of reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-16056915887028621902016-09-09T13:01:09.330+01:002016-09-09T13:01:09.330+01:00I reckon the adult should have known better than t...I reckon the adult should have known better than to have his kid accompany him for a road race on a bicycle, no matter where in the field he was competing. Equal respect for all runners they all paid the same amount to enter after all.<br />Having said all that runners should be aware that once races are on public roads and walkways then you must expect to encounter pedestrians, cyclists, dogs ectAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-22623898807315921072016-09-09T12:41:06.339+01:002016-09-09T12:41:06.339+01:00Was that child on the bike actually in the race or...Was that child on the bike actually in the race or just cycling along? Shouldn't have been in the race.<br />It was a public road/path and there were other walkers along the way and I passed a family of cyclists on the path along by the river. Unless the route is closed off then I guess they have a right to be there.<br /><br />Great event all the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-31834314062575939202016-09-09T09:50:38.224+01:002016-09-09T09:50:38.224+01:00As a mature woman who was down the field last nigh...As a mature woman who was down the field last night how dare that man (it could only be a man) suggest that I am not a serious runner. I have an under three hour marathon to my name. To suggest that the down the field runners should be treated differently and let kids cycle their bikes amongst us is frankly absurd and discriminating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-69815937224419364412016-09-09T09:16:50.281+01:002016-09-09T09:16:50.281+01:00Great 5k race, well organised and marshalled.
Di...Great 5k race, well organised and marshalled. <br /><br />Didn't realise the prize for 1st place so no wonder there was a very high quality field.<br /><br />It's in the diary for next year! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-16902032012448822402016-09-09T09:13:40.680+01:002016-09-09T09:13:40.680+01:00With reference to the last post whether they were ...With reference to the last post whether they were down the field or not there are serious runners down the field also. Of course the child is entitled to be on the walkway but certainly NOT entitled to be in the race. This was a race and not a "fun run" and carried an AAI permit (see the poster) which covered insurance for the race. The child was not insured to take part in the race andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-60488965853296555782016-09-09T01:38:01.695+01:002016-09-09T01:38:01.695+01:00Well done to all involved in this event. My first ... Well done to all involved in this event. My first time doing it and won't be the last. Special call out to the ladies on registration who were most friendly.<br /><br /> Agree that the slope down to the walkway is a bit nasty but logistically it's probably the best way to get on to the walkway but I would prefer if it was changed. <br /> And I have no issues with smallies/kids on bikes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-81402778565823369322016-09-08T23:53:45.636+01:002016-09-08T23:53:45.636+01:00Thoroughly enjoyed that, will definitely be back, ...Thoroughly enjoyed that, will definitely be back, nice fast course, the rain made things awkward on the footpath going onto skehard road. Considering the location and busy time of evening things done very smoothly and efficiently. Well done to all co concerned. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-44920276446223475072016-09-08T23:06:05.109+01:002016-09-08T23:06:05.109+01:00That turn is a pain alright but can fully understa...That turn is a pain alright but can fully understand why the guards wouldn't want us disturbing such a busy road. As for the person moaning about the kid on the bike - the roads/footpath & walkway remained open to the general public so he/she had as much right to be there as you did. I not sure what "danger" you thought you were in but I for one find it encouraging to see young Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-27949220152161666312016-09-08T21:45:06.064+01:002016-09-08T21:45:06.064+01:00With regards to the turn off by the CSO offices......With regards to the turn off by the CSO offices...<br /><br />From what I understand, the Guards want to keep the runners on the right hand side of the road so that the other lane can stay open to traffic. If the runners had to cross the road by O'Leary Insurance then it would be closed for too long. It's a very busy section of road serving all of Mahon.John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-90735457080477258782016-09-08T21:34:31.083+01:002016-09-08T21:34:31.083+01:00While I agree it is dangerous and the path is narr...While I agree it is dangerous and the path is narrow at least the child is getting some exercise.Maybe the babysitter cancelled last minute!!The path was open so he was entitled to be there.Other cyclist and walkers were using the path tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-64167502620617044862016-09-08T21:23:37.145+01:002016-09-08T21:23:37.145+01:00A Great hassle free after work race folks well don...A Great hassle free after work race folks well done all involved. Just on the course itself its lethal going down that short sharp tarmacadam hill particularly in the wet and taking a hard left to join the walkway. Perhaps crossing the road and going down the back of I think O Leary Insurances and joining the path there would be a better option. You have the guards there anyway and the whole Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-73299808110463633992016-09-08T21:20:37.071+01:002016-09-08T21:20:37.071+01:00I enjoyed it. Was a my first time doing it. Where ...I enjoyed it. Was a my first time doing it. Where can the pictures be seen???<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313350591013620645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-85148180846999012862016-09-08T21:06:10.679+01:002016-09-08T21:06:10.679+01:00Despite this being for a great cause and overall a...Despite this being for a great cause and overall a great race we saw the ridiculous situation of a parent running along with a very small child riding a bicycle with total disregard for other runners. The pathways are narrow enough as it is without a child on a bicycle endangering runners and also putting the child at risk of being knocked off the bike. The parent had a race number.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com