tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post7503382667052225855..comments2024-03-24T09:37:15.318+00:00Comments on Running in Munster, Ireland: Results of the Dungarvan 10 Mile Road Race - Sun 1st Feb 2009John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-44567262369527370792009-02-02T21:05:00.000+00:002009-02-02T21:05:00.000+00:00Very well organised race and a credit to West Wate...Very well organised race and a credit to West Waterford.<BR/><BR/>In relation to the Kilnaboy 10 on the 12th April I notice that it's on the same day as Munsters clash with Ospreys at Thomond park. This will make it very difficult for all those travelling to Kilnaboy from south Munster and may deter quite a few.Grellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-48820037990972448312009-02-02T19:41:00.000+00:002009-02-02T19:41:00.000+00:00goody bags were given at the same table as the t-s...goody bags were given at the same table as the t-shirts, you should have asked. I thought the course was fast, i ran it 4 mins faster than my Mallow time! As for a painted start line, how many people further back than the first row would have actually been able to see it? Thought the organisation yesterday was fantastic, stewards by the dozen at every point! don't know if three water stations were even necessary, but were welcome anyway! I thought the set up at the finish line was excellent, enough space for people to spectate and not be in the way of runners. My only gripe was the fairly long hike back to the hall in that bitter wind! Many thanks to West Waterford AC. Mallow was my first 10 mile race, Dungarvan my second and both have been very positive experiences. ElaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-10985603636416417642009-02-02T18:29:00.000+00:002009-02-02T18:29:00.000+00:00Second year in a row running Dungarvan 10 and agai...Second year in a row running Dungarvan 10 and again a most enjoyable race, fantastic effort by West Waterford, very friendly, well run club,<BR/><BR/>Regards <BR/>A Cork manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-26225360514078286602009-02-02T16:33:00.000+00:002009-02-02T16:33:00.000+00:00Hi, I agree the organisers did a smashing job, it ...Hi, I agree the organisers did a smashing job, it was a great event. I really enjoyed the course despite the cold wind. Was it just me or did it feel like we were running downhill almost all the time! Just wondering if any gear turned up at the end of the race, does anyone know a good person to contact? I'm trying to track down a pair of running gloves. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-21462831791825677782009-02-02T13:28:00.000+00:002009-02-02T13:28:00.000+00:00Excellent job West Waterford A.C., well done!!Woul...Excellent job West Waterford A.C., well done!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Would also like to say, I got a flyer in my goodie bag advertising a half marathon in Wexford on 19th April. My eyes nearly fell out of their sockets when I saw the entry fee is €48. Has County Wexford escaped the recession? And with such a high entry fee their was no mention of a charity either!<BR/><BR/>Also the flyer states the entries are limited to a 1,000 places. They will be lucky to get 100 entries with that price. Anyone else agree that €48 is a ridiculous entry fee price? I certainly won't be attending the race with that fee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-23692949271340813902009-02-02T12:35:00.000+00:002009-02-02T12:35:00.000+00:00A starting line would have been useful to make sur...A starting line would have been useful to make sure of an accurate time which is probably more important to experienced runners...Its the basic requirement of any race, but probably easy enough to forget something basic like that... otherwise, chip timing is pretty pointless except for placings etc. and faster processing of results... which didn't appear to be any faster anyway even with the awkward chips that lots of people remarked on... never saw those chips in any Marathons or other timed races I have ran before... <BR/><BR/>The race wasn't a "fast course" as it was promoted to be by certain people... it was possibly even slower than Mallow and Ballycotton courses with all its undulations early on where its hard to get a rhythm, ...despite the wind yesterday... <BR/>Goody bag... I went to the table and just got given a t-shirt... <BR/>Other than that u can see they're making a great effort to make it a good race for people who are volunteering its a very good effort.... just some finer points from an older experienced runner.<BR/><BR/>hopefully helpful criticism will be appreciated alongside the praise...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-68069104545554387502009-02-02T00:19:00.000+00:002009-02-02T00:19:00.000+00:00Hi John,I totally agree this race was a great succ...Hi John,<BR/><BR/>I totally agree this race was a great success and it was wonderful to see so many runners attend it. West Waterford Ac put so much time and effort into making this a better race and full marks to them it sure was,they can go home this evening with a very big smile on their face's and feel proud because this race is going to become huge in the next few years because the course,facilities and organisation of the whole event was fantastic.Thanks to all the stewards,organiser's,and everyone else that helped for a wonderful race.<BR/><BR/>John Dunphy<BR/>Midleton AcJohn Dunphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015403749107243930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-29780337527207006252009-02-01T23:27:00.000+00:002009-02-01T23:27:00.000+00:00I really enjoyed the race. It was my very first ra...I really enjoyed the race. It was my very first race and big congrats to how West Waterford AC ran the day very efficient will be back to compete in it again.<BR/><BR/>OBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com