Results of the Glen River 5k parkrun - Sat 4th May 2019

There was a modest turnout of 64 runners for this weeks 5k parkrun in the Glen on the north side of Cork City.

After this parkrun started back in November of 2018, it looked as if it might get around 100 runners a week. As can be seen from the chart above, it's down around 60-70 per week at the moment which is a bit suprising considering the number of people living within say a mile of the park.

1 Jordan BELEFFI    16:31    SM25-29    M1
2 Steve FORSYTH    18:10    VM35-39    M2    Prestatyn RC
3 Richard MURPHY    18:55    SM25-29    M3
20 Helen ROCHE    24:09    VW45-49    F1    Wibbly Wobbly Wonders
23 Rachel O'CALLAGHAN    24:21    VW45-49    F2
30 Laura BRADISH    25:26    VW35-39    F3

Results

Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE

Results of the Run the Line 5k in Carrigaline - Sat 4th May 2019

This free timed 5k was held on the walkway between Carrigaline and Crosshaven.

Results of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun - Sat 4th May 2019

There was a big turn out for this weeks 5k parkrun in Ballincollig Regional Park with 482 taking part. As can be seen from the chart above, this was only the 12th time in the last 16 months that the numbers have been above the 400 mark.

1 Cian MCCAFFERTY    18:11    SM30-34    M1
2 Martina KIELY    18:12    VW35-39    F1 St Finbarrs AC
3 Diarmaid NOLAN    18:22    SM25-29    M2
4 Shane O'CALLAGHAN    18:34    VM35-39    M3
13 Rachel SMITH    19:30    SW20-24    F2
41 Aine CROTTY    21:32    SW25-29    F3    KPMG Running Club 

Results

Photos...
1) Joe Murphy has a gallery HERE

KEITARO BIDS FAREWELL ... by John Walshe

KEITARO BIDS FAREWELL ... by John Walshe of Ballycotton

Keitaro Ado from Osaka in Japan has been a familiar figure on the Cork running scene for the past three-and-a-half years. Sadly, however, he has to say goodbye as he returns to his native land this coming week.

A participant in events of all distances, he was also a regular at the Ballincollig parkrun every Saturday morning where he had a PB of 21:34. With a beaming smile for all he encountered on his travels, he will be missed by those who got to know him.

At the Midleton race on Thursday night, Keitaro was made a presentation and best wishes were extended to him with the hope that he might return in the future to participate in some of the many races that he enriched by his presence.  

Picture show Louise Barry making a presentation to Keitaro along with Midleton club officers Danny McCarthy, Marc Dalton and Gillian Bransfield.

Results of the Midleton 5 mile road race - Thurs 2nd May 2019

There was a big turn out for this years Midleton 5 mile road race with 566 runners taking part. 

Male

1     SM     Niall SHANAHAN (#195)     an bru ac     00:25:17
2     SM     Kevin O LEARY (#279)     EAST CORK A.C.     00:25:52
3     SM     James MCCARTHY (#545)     EAST CORK A.C.     00:26:16
Female
1     SW     Fiona SANTRY (#1)     EAST CORK A.C.     00:29:44
2     SW     Andrea Bickerdike (#556)     Leevale A.C.     00:31:32
3     SW     Irene GORMAN (#202)     Crusaders AC     00:31:38

Results


Photos...
1) Gallery up on the Running in Cork Facebook page but the quality isn't great. Click HERE
2) Michael Buckley has a gallery HERE 

IRISH 10-MILE RANKINGS 2019 (Up to May 2019) ...by John Walshe

IRISH 10-MILE RANKINGS 2019 (As of 1st May 2019)... by John Walshe

Last year an Irish 10-mile ranking list was compiled for men and women, giving all performances under 55:00 (men) and 65:00 (women). As most of the 10-mile races takes place in the spring months, this year were are publishing an interim list up to the end of April.

Already, the leading marks of Sean Tobin (48:34) and Aoife Cooke (55:17) are faster than last year’s overall times of 48:41 (Kevin Seward) and 56:47 (Laura O’Shaughnessy). In 2018, eight performance under 60:00 were achieved by women which has already been equalled this year. A similar number of men broke 50:00 last year, although only four have done so this spring.

It will be interesting to see if last year’s respective totals under the standards of 55:00 (81) and 65:00 (47) will be surpassed come the end of December.

As usual, any additions or amendments to the published lists can be sent to John Walshe at: jowalshe AT eircom DOT net

Men
48:34    Sean Tobin (Clonmel)    Cobh    Apr 7
49:21    Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe)    Mallow     Mar 24
49:36    Kevin Maunsell (Clonmel)    Dungarvan    Feb 3
49:53    David Flynn (Clonliffe)    Dungarvan     Feb 3
50:02    Thomas Flynn (Tallaght)    Dungarvan    Feb 3
50:06    Cillian O’Leary (Raheny)    Dungarvan    Feb 3

Notice : Midleton 5 mile road race - Thurs 2nd May 2019

The annual Midleton 5 mile road race is coming up this year on Thursday the 2nd of May 2019 at 8pm. This is organised by Midleton AC and is always a popular race with runners in Cork.

Weather update : Please note that a weather front with rain is likely to pass over Cork at around 4 to 6pm. The forecast is from dry conditions at 8pm.

Chip Timed, Free goodie bag for all entries. Online Entry fee €10.

Race entry fee on the night is also €10.

Entries...https://midletonathleticclub.niftyentries.com/Midleton-5-Mile-2019


All those who pre-enter will be put into a draw for a free nights stay at the Kinsale Hotel & Spa.

BK5k near Cashel on Wed 1st May 2019

This might be of interest for anyone looking for a 5k race this evening. The BK5k is in Dundrum near Cashel and is a flat fast course.

More info HERE

The joys of running a marathon dressed as Big Ben

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— FloTrack (@FloTrack) April 28, 2019

UK elite runner Hayley Carruthers crawls over finish line for 2h 33m time in London Marathon

One of the most memorable sights in the 2019 London Marathon was that of UK elite runner Hayley Carruthers crawling over the line to finish in a time of 2h 33m 59s.

The 26 year old who works in the NHS ran the first half of the race way too fast and had to give everything just to get to the finish line. It was also a three minute PB!




In a post race interview with BBC Radio 1, she said......"We started too fast and I got carried away with the excitement of being in the elite race and all the excitement of London really. We ran the first half far too quickly and it just ended up being a survival fest.

I started counting my steps and my head was gone, I think I lost sight in one eye. My legs felt like lead and I felt sick. It gradually got worse and worse.

To get to 20 miles and think I've still got another 10km to go - I genuinely didn't think I could finish.

It's the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I just couldn't lift my legs at all and I just couldn't move. It was just petrifying."

Results & Photos of the Great Railway Run - Sun 28th April 2019

Claire McCarthy of Leevale AC on her way to winning the 2019 Great Railway Run from Cork City to Carrigaline

Conditions were mostly overcast and warm for this years Great Railway Run on Sunday the 28th of April. There were 297 finishers in the 10k and 434 in the 25k.

The results are below.

10k...
1    Alan O Brien    Carrigaline        34:07    SM    292
2    Ian O Leary    Cork        37:35    M50    302
3    Derek O Keeffe    Cork        37:53    M40    112
11    Linda O Connor    Carrigaline        42:53    F40    278
13    Alice O Connor    Cashel        43:06    SF    295
14    Fionnuala Desmond    Douglas        43:22    F50    197

10k results

25km...
1    Ronan McMahon           1:31:58      1:32:02    SM    474
2    Sean Ahern    Killeagh      1:34:09      1:34:10    M40    739
3    John O Brien    Cork      1:34:34      1:34:35    M45    649
4    Kevin Gilleece    Dublin 15      1:38:16      1:38:14    SM    822
5    Tony Cambridge    Carrigaline      1:40:03      1:40:03    M50    763
7    Clare Mc Carthy    Ballinhassig      1:42:02      1:42:03    F40    466
16    Una MurphyPlant    Kinsale      1:48:41      1:48:41    F45    917
25    Laura Rooney    Cork      1:50:28      1:50:22    F40    972
26    Deirdre Ansbro    Youghal      1:50:48      1:50:46    F40    505
32    Lorna Wolfe    Cork      1:52:17      1:52:15    SF    736

25km results

Photos...
1) There are 5 albums up on the Running in Cork Facebook page...
...a) Album 1
...b) Album 2
...c) Album 3
...d) Album 4
...e) Album 5

2) Loads of photos from Adrian O'Herlihy Photography on the way
...a) 25k start in Cork City
...b) 25k - Old railway bridge over Douglas estuary
...c) 25k - Near Harty's Quay
...d) Finish line - Album 1 of 5
...e) Finish line - Album 2 of 5
...f) Finish line - Album 3 of 5
...g) Finish line - Album 4 of 5
...h) Finish line - Album 5 of 5
...i) Prizes

3) Derek Costello has a gallery HERE

 

Results & Photos of the Glen River 5k parkrun... Sat 27th Apr 2019

The numbers were down a bit this week for the 5k parkrun in the Glen with 54 taking part.

1 Richard BOURKE    18:50    VM40-44    M1    St Finbarrs AC
2 Aidan NOONE    19:11    SM20-24    M2
3 Fergal BRENNAN    19:49    VM40-44    M3
16 Nan KEARNEY    24:55    VW40-44    F1    Sanctuary Runners
18 Niamh SHEEHAN    25:46    SW30-34    F2
23 Aisling HOLMES    27:46    SW30-34    F3
Results

Photos
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE

Results & Photos of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun - Sat 27th Apr 2019

A total of 276 runners turned out for this weeks 5k parkrun in Ballincollig Regional Park in what were bright and breezy conditions.  As can be seen from the chart, that is well down on last week.

1 Conor DOLAN    17:04    VM35-39    M1
2 Finbarr ODWYER    17:09    VM45-49    M2    Leevale AC
3 Joe BOSONNET    17:58    JM15-17    M3    Sanctuary Runners
12 Rachel SMITH    19:42    SW20-24    F1
26 Anne O'DONOVAN    21:18    SW25-29    F2
43 Mary SWEENEY    22:23    VW55-59    F3 St Finbarrs AC

Results

Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE

Notice : The Great Railway Run 10km or 25km - Sun 28th Apr 2019

The annual Great Railway Run from Cork to Carrigaline will be held this year on Sunday the 28th of April 2019. There is a choice of two distances.......a 25 km race starting at 9:30am from Cork City to Carrigaline and a 10 km race from Monkstown to Carrigaline starting at 11am.

Weather... After Storm Hannah passes through on Friday night and Saturday morning, things are looking a lot more settled for Sunday. It should be overcast, temperature in the low teens and a light breeze from the south-west.

Course Change... Note that there will be a slight change to the course around Rafeen for both the 25k and 10k courses. It shouldn't make a huge difference.

Update Fri 26th April : Online entries close at midnight Friday.

From the organisers...Bib Number collection will be available on Saturday 27th April from 5PM to 7PM at Phelan's Midnight Pharmacy just off the Kinsale Road roundabout. Alternatively, you can collect your number at the check-in desk near the starting area but please be there at least 30 mins before the race start time.

For the 25K, check-in is on Centre Park Road, about 50m before the start line. Check-in will be open from 8:30am.

For the 10K, check-in is the car park in Monkstown (opposite the Bosun) from 10:00 am.

Results of the East Cork Road Championships in Ballynoe - Thurs 25th Apr 2019

The annual East Cork Road Championships were held in Ballynoe on Thursday the 25th of April 2019. There were 45 in the mens race and 44 in the women's race.

Results below...