tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post8901555967591221948..comments2024-03-24T09:37:15.318+00:00Comments on Running in Munster, Ireland: Waterford...Results of the Waterford Viking Marathon - Sat 30th June 2012John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-81125183709114443192012-07-23T15:39:24.341+01:002012-07-23T15:39:24.341+01:00Hi All,
At first I was unsure it was a good idea t...Hi All,<br />At first I was unsure it was a good idea to post a blog with regard to something that has been biting at me now since 30 Jun 12, the day of the Waterford Viking Marathon.<br />Let me start by mentioning the great work, organisation, and not to forget the amount of time put-in to make an event like this happen. The course was great and there was more than the average amount of marshal not only directing you but also lending support. Great work done.!<br />Here’s what’s been biting away at me no for nearly a month. Due to other goals later in the year I decided to run the half marathon and not the full at this time. I was very surprised to learn that race entry for the half was the same for the full. €60 for a marathon in its first year and €60 for a half marathon, quite expensive I do think. Is there a reason for this? Nevertheless I completed the half marathon on the day and had great day until I witnessed the prize giving, firsthand. I crossed the line in 77minutes and 40seconds for the half and in 1st place. The delight and immense pride I felt in crossing the line in first place was absolutely great. In the scheme of things I know 77minutes would not win a half if some of the big runners were present but nonetheless I was the winner on the day. I was quite excited as to what prize was coming my way to mark this big milestone in my running life especially when I heard that 1’st place in the full marathon was to receive €600 prize money and a Waterford Crystal perpetual trophy. Roll on the prize giving. <br />I cut straight to the point from here: When all the full marathon prizes were presented next up was the turn of the half prizes. Not only did I receive the wrong piece of crystal, (2,nd place received a different piece to 1’st and 3’rd) which disappointed me a lot and regret I said nothing on the day, but to learn that there was no prize money for the half marathon was like a kick in the teeth. For half the distance I think it only fair to at the very least to have received half the prize but to pay the same entry fee then the prize should be equal. I understand that this was the first year running but somebody made a conscious decision to exclude the half marathon from the money prizes, was there a particular reason, can anybody offer a valid explanation… I don’t think so. <br />A very poor decision in my opinion which is why I’ll choose to spend my €60 entry fee elsewhere in 2013.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405600325712905915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-17812054034918993032012-07-02T00:22:54.144+01:002012-07-02T00:22:54.144+01:00Good Event and the crowd and steward's were gr...Good Event and the crowd and steward's were great. Nice ditches to have a quick lie down in :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-46663769081359148942012-07-01T22:05:36.134+01:002012-07-01T22:05:36.134+01:00Brilliantly organised, and the finish in the stadi...Brilliantly organised, and the finish in the stadium was a great buzz. Thanks to the 4:30 pacers, they were fantastic :-)Owen Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-25672742534703308472012-07-01T21:35:10.458+01:002012-07-01T21:35:10.458+01:00Thanks to all the public - the people of waterford...Thanks to all the public - the people of waterford were a great support - very kind and encouragingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-79433054961047606042012-07-01T15:40:20.773+01:002012-07-01T15:40:20.773+01:00Well done and thank you to all involved.
Excellen...Well done and thank you to all involved. <br />Excellent and friendly event, brilliantly organised and fantastic turnout.<br />Special thanks to the pacers (wish I could have kept up with them though !) and the post-race medical care.<br />Crowd support was also tremendous.<br /><br />Pat ReidPat Reidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8822939107376321662.post-65137088240532749502012-07-01T15:02:18.527+01:002012-07-01T15:02:18.527+01:00The Marathon was very well run and organised well ...The Marathon was very well run and organised well done to everybody who helped out .Looking forward to next year . JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com