tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post5155253281280024278..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results of the Glounthaune Community 4m road race...Wed 3rd Sept 2014John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-71004309524240403902014-09-06T20:21:07.067+01:002014-09-06T20:21:07.067+01:00It is incredible to read such negative remarks fro...It is incredible to read such negative remarks from a few of the 299 running participants. A classic example of partake in an event with a view of extracting something from it, rather than a positive contribution towards its success. It was a fun enjoyable run which attracted a large turnout, and (almost) everybody entered the community spirit which was so evident on the evening. Well done to theGERRY RYNGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-50565129943379990622014-09-04T21:56:21.118+01:002014-09-04T21:56:21.118+01:00Had a great time. Thanks to all involved. If €10 f...Had a great time. Thanks to all involved. If €10 for a 4 mile race seems a bit much for some no one's making them run it. Happy to pay a little above average if it's for a good cause. Hope it'll be on again next year. Dara ///Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-21302604170841910402014-09-04T19:23:26.335+01:002014-09-04T19:23:26.335+01:00Totally agree with organiser comments. It is not a...Totally agree with organiser comments. It is not a running club but a community effort to make a few pounds to plough back. We got a good race and no loads of category prizes no problem. I never ever win a prize anyway so..<br />I ran the Endurance Challenge for charity recently at a higher cost and all money went to the cause and NO PRIZES at all. We were happy with that.<br />No difference thenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-40594526457935982682014-09-04T19:02:03.013+01:002014-09-04T19:02:03.013+01:00it was a great night & I should know as I was ...it was a great night & I should know as I was last man home so spent more time out on the course than most. Excellent stewards & motor cycle outriders were outstanding as it was getting dark as I got in & they kept the course well covered. jimjimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-69093362087868298112014-09-04T18:01:37.264+01:002014-09-04T18:01:37.264+01:00Well done to Fitzpatrick's Shop who were the m...Well done to Fitzpatrick's Shop who were the main sponsor of the event last night and who catered for it. I imagine it was very difficult to cater for this first race ever in the community and I myself received a lovely plate with fresh sandwich, biscuit cake and treatsize snack along with bottled water and tea/coffee. I know this was very generous in comparison to a cup of tea and digestive Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-50577519808694495592014-09-04T16:19:24.666+01:002014-09-04T16:19:24.666+01:00The point raised in the first comment is still ver...The point raised in the first comment is still very valid. Cat. Prizes were advertised and runners expected the normal range of prizes.If the the organisers decided to change from the norm. they should have been upfront and said so.Being the first event is no excuse for misleading people deliberately. Yes the rest of the event was excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-34699673542940037822014-09-04T15:14:14.055+01:002014-09-04T15:14:14.055+01:00I haven't really ever commented on races befor...I haven't really ever commented on races before but I would just like to congratulate the organizers on a very well organized race and a great and generous spread after the race and plenty bottled water. I would like to wish them well for the future and hope to see them again next year. In relation to the course it was a fairly testing course, not a p.b. course with a few climbs in the middleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-50675059250875819222014-09-04T14:21:09.863+01:002014-09-04T14:21:09.863+01:00I know I shouldn't be getting drawn into these...I know I shouldn't be getting drawn into these things but ......<br /><br />As a member of the organising committee, I would like to clarify and a few points:<br />Firstly, yes, it was organised as a profit (however small) making exercise, as well as a community event. We do not have the funds to run a loss making exercise (who does?). Any profits from the event will be put back into the Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-54091781084851798792014-09-04T13:43:23.416+01:002014-09-04T13:43:23.416+01:00Delighted with race. Started on time, no queues to...Delighted with race. Started on time, no queues to enter, good wide open start, chip timing, results pinned up while we drank tae...<br />All very good and a few more prizes will only satisfy a few extra people while the other 285 of us will get nothing anyway only a good night out which we came for.<br />Great local effort by all, well done for community spirit, nice route and atmosphere at the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-89682266868046422412014-09-04T13:27:53.332+01:002014-09-04T13:27:53.332+01:00Well done to Glounthaune and the committee and it ...Well done to Glounthaune and the committee and it was a very enjoyable race. I think the people who are making the complaints, and you have the right to do so, may not be aware how difficult it is to organise a race. It was there first time. It was for a good cause and as one person commented if you thought the race was expensive, why did you enter? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-40830610039133929252014-09-04T12:03:40.953+01:002014-09-04T12:03:40.953+01:00Thought it was very well run - very safe & wel...Thought it was very well run - very safe & well organised start, plenty of stewards on course & lovely atmosphere/refreshments after. Probably the best €10 I'll spend this week...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-49119069847838992572014-09-04T11:53:46.593+01:002014-09-04T11:53:46.593+01:00I say to Glouthaune, well done, one of the best f...I say to Glouthaune, well done, one of the best first time efforts around, never worry re negative comments by rectifying these ye can only enhance the quality of next years race,10 euro is the norm for many races and cheaper than most, however if the four catagory prizes totalled 400 euro is a bit over the top, better to spread them out, this race has great potential, the last evening race of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-30576776556008366572014-09-04T11:02:24.494+01:002014-09-04T11:02:24.494+01:00It should probably be remembered that this was the...It should probably be remembered that this was the first year of this particular race. The organisers have no idea as to how many people will turn up. It might be 300, it might have been 120. Some of the costs are the same regardless of the numbers.<br /><br />It's the same with every race. For year 1, they have to be cautious. As the years go on, they can start to make changes and John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-44804048427718662652014-09-04T10:54:22.393+01:002014-09-04T10:54:22.393+01:00I begin to wonder do some people enter these races...I begin to wonder do some people enter these races just to give out after here. Its a community organisation utilising a race locally to raise much needed funds to continue their community work. It is not as implied a commercially run event seeking to make a profit.<br />Those comments merely seek to undermine the efforts of all the stewards and people putting in time and effort to make it a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-71437366703901281352014-09-04T10:39:08.652+01:002014-09-04T10:39:08.652+01:00Pity to hear these negative comments. I had a grea...Pity to hear these negative comments. I had a great evening and it was their first effort running this event, maybe you could offer some constructive criticism instead of just giving out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-58838301072276971642014-09-04T10:36:19.790+01:002014-09-04T10:36:19.790+01:00Lets consider what we got in Glounthaune for 10 eu...Lets consider what we got in Glounthaune for 10 euro, chip timing and a prepacked plate, very tasty as it stopped the food grabbing, storage and wastage that occurs at many races, ok the race flyers and the entry form that we signed was incorrect as it gave the impression of all age catagory prizes and with a huge list of sponsors they could have been a lot more generous, however lets compare Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-31512579353876855532014-09-04T10:36:15.778+01:002014-09-04T10:36:15.778+01:00Sorry to hear the comments above. I thought it wa...Sorry to hear the comments above. I thought it was a great evening. People obviously have very high expectations in this day and age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-30288120633002823522014-09-04T08:55:28.355+01:002014-09-04T08:55:28.355+01:00Yes I have to agree with the above comment. Anothe...Yes I have to agree with the above comment. Another case where runners are being exploited.The advertising poster clearly said category prizes leading runners to expect the usual and NOT just two.Also the food was pre packed in which I got half a sandwich and a bun. Definitely a case of "only in it for the money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-29425662408844693802014-09-04T08:24:34.658+01:002014-09-04T08:24:34.658+01:00A bit of a rip off for 10 euro.No 0/35,0/45.0/55,0...A bit of a rip off for 10 euro.No 0/35,0/45.0/55,0/60 prizes.Only one prize 0/40 & 0/50. One or two spot prizes.Clearly bad value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com