tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post8650211044092935719..comments2024-03-28T18:16:43.661+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-66326406726455964722008-10-17T14:00:00.000+01:002008-10-17T14:00:00.000+01:00I think it a a health hazard for a club runner to ...I think it a a health hazard for a club runner to run the mini marathon. I know of a serious and well known clubrunner who is out of action for some time to come due to being bumped just as the gun went off. <BR/>Nobody had given a reason as to why they can't have an elete start for the racers.......<BR/>Why can't we get a statement from the organisers?<BR/>Its my opinion that if they take away Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-90254145281187232862008-10-17T09:58:00.000+01:002008-10-17T09:58:00.000+01:00For the past few years, I have been trying to pers...For the past few years, I have been trying to persuade the Co. Board to facilitate the runners but, to date, have been unsuccessful. The Board has a mammoth task in organising the event, on a totally voluntary basis, with many giving an absolutely HUGE amont of their time to the event, over weeks and even months.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless the event has lost its attraction for very many club runners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-5145447430829642582008-10-16T17:03:00.000+01:002008-10-16T17:03:00.000+01:00DISCLOSURE - I am a Male.I am wondering how one wo...DISCLOSURE - I am a Male.<BR/><BR/>I am wondering how one would categorise themselves as "elite". Was there a space on the form for club name , or a check box for "Elite". If there was, then the organisers should have done something about it, if not, then you have to take it on the chin I'm afraid. The Mini marathon is a HUGE fundraising event, and (my opinion here) probably over 90% of peopleUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617672399101575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-30422188816335033192008-10-16T07:52:00.000+01:002008-10-16T07:52:00.000+01:00I agree with Sally, it was absolute chaos at the s...I agree with Sally, it was absolute chaos at the start. i do a lot of running and was hoping to get out quick and get a fast time, but instead of warming up i spent half an hour before the race being pushed and elbowed by many frustrated runners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com