tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364994932013-05-25T05:32:07.412+01:00Running in Cork, IrelandWelcome to the Running in Cork blog, the largest website in Cork & Munster for news on road races and athletics. Included are a current race calendar, race previews, photos, results as well as some local, national and international news items.John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger2638125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-86291968765294960392013-05-24T14:16:00.002+01:002013-05-24T14:54:20.209+01:002013-05-24T14:54:20.209+01:00Weather Forecast for Munster...Fri 24th to Sun 26th May 2013
Weather Forecast for Munster...Fri 24th to Sun 26th May 2013.......Mixed bag. Bright but unsettled.
Friday....Remaining cloudy with bright spells. Strong breeze from the North and temp around 13-14 deg C although it will feel cooler.
Saturday.....Best of the weather in the east of Munster, especially in the morning. Becoming cloudy in the west with spells of rain later in western counties. John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-31008338064573764112013-05-24T09:35:00.001+01:002013-05-24T15:31:39.948+01:002013-05-24T15:31:39.948+01:00Results of the Ballyandreen 5 mile road race...Thurs 23rd May 2013A record entry of 613 runners turned out for this year's Ballyandreen 5 mile road race, the first race of four in the Ballycotton Summer Series. That is just 2.5% up on last year's figure of 598 but a record none the same.
It's hard to think that just five years ago, 279 turned out.
One major improvement this year was the inclusion of starting time zones. A roped off corridor was left at theJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-81344535274961892282013-05-23T14:43:00.000+01:002013-05-23T14:43:28.963+01:002013-05-23T14:43:28.963+01:00Hill Running Training Tutorial...Fri 24th May 2013
Notice from Munster Trail Running....
Hill Running Training Tutorial....Don't like hills?...Can't descend properly?This coming Friday 24th May at The Galtee View Bar, Anglesborough........5 miles to the north of Mitchelstown....Meeting 7pm sharp.Tom Blackburn will coach all you need to know about going up send downhill....Minimal fee of €5 to cover tea & sandwiches afterwards....All welcome, weJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-84767040408254818492013-05-23T14:07:00.002+01:002013-05-23T14:07:33.742+01:002013-05-23T14:07:33.742+01:00Details about the 2013 Ballycotton Summer Road Race Series...
BALLYCOTTON SUMMER ROAD RACE SERIES 2013BALLYANDREEN ‘5’ Thursday MAY 23rd 8.00pmSHANAGARRY ‘5’ Thursday JUNE 27th 8.00pmCHURCHTOWN SOUTH ‘5’ Thursday JULY 25th 8.00pm BALLYCOTTON ‘5’ Thursday AUGUST 22nd 7.30pm PRIZES EACH NIGHT:First 8 men (M); First 3 M40; First 3 M45; First 3 M50; John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-77499638905390533662013-05-23T11:32:00.004+01:002013-05-23T11:32:56.217+01:002013-05-23T11:32:56.217+01:00Programme on RTE TV about drugs in sports...
Last Summer, RTE Television aired a programme called Faster, Higher, Stronger which about the use of drugs in sports. Last Tuesday the 21st of May, it was re-broadcast again.
Description......"In a brand new sports science documentary, journalist Ian O'Riordan examines how athletes are using science and technology to enhance their performance, asking whether or not we can ever again truly John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-7647680364376947682013-05-23T09:37:00.000+01:002013-05-23T09:37:08.723+01:002013-05-23T09:37:08.723+01:00Preview of the Ballyandreen 5 mile road race...Thurs 23rd May 2013The Ballycotton 5 mile Summer Series starts at 8pm on Thursday evening with the Ballyandreen 5 mile road race in East Cork. This is the first of the 4 races in the series and there is a special plaque for anyone who goes on to complete all 4 races. In addition, there are Top 50 T-Shirts for the top 50 men and Top 20 T-Shirts for the top 20 women in the series when it concludes in August.
John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-14934649931803060002013-05-22T17:08:00.001+01:002013-05-22T17:08:51.958+01:002013-05-22T17:08:51.958+01:00Park Run comes to Cork...
Introduction.....Parkrun is an organisation that holds weekly timed 5 km runs throughout the UK. In more recent times, events have been introduced into Ireland. Old post in 2011 HERE
It basically works by registering online and then getting a bar code to print out which you wear at any event you go to. Your bar code is then scanned at the end of each run and your time is updated to a John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-63777320333142972772013-05-20T08:37:00.000+01:002013-05-20T08:37:28.690+01:002013-05-20T08:37:28.690+01:00Latest info about Cork City Marathon entries...
The latest info from the organisers of the Cork City Marathon is that entries for the Half-Marathon are now full and they have extended the closing date for the full until Tuesday.
From the organisers......
(1) Marathon and Relay online entry will stay open until Tuesday 21st May. If your marathon or team hard-copy entry is in the post to arrive on or before Wednesday, we'll also be able to John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-1078035114727499242013-05-19T19:16:00.000+01:002013-05-20T08:23:40.308+01:002013-05-20T08:23:40.308+01:00Results of the Emer Casey 10 km road race...Sun 19th May 2013
A record 540 people turned out for this year's Emer Casey 10 km road race in Youghal, an increase of almost 12% on 2012. Considering that last year had been up 26% on the 2011 number and that there were even more events on this week as well, it's a remarkable number.
The Emer Casey Memorial...7th EMER CASEY MEMORIAL '10K'...Sunday 19 May 2013
Place Time Name Team Race Age John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-77494691665841687992013-05-19T08:09:00.001+01:002013-05-20T09:57:02.382+01:002013-05-20T09:57:02.382+01:00Results of the Passage West Community 10 km road race...Fri 17th May 2013
This was a brand new race on the calendar and 200 people turned out for it. Considering that this was one of four local races in a space of four days, it was great to see so many people turn out for this race which raised much needed funds for a good cause.
Position # Time Name Category Club
1 33:53 John Meade S St Finbarrs
2 34:08 Michael Harty O30 East John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-58821088225622172062013-05-17T13:13:00.000+01:002013-05-17T13:30:04.957+01:002013-05-17T13:30:04.957+01:00Looking ahead to the Emer Casey 10k road race on Sunday...19th May 2013Coming up this weekend, we have the Emer Casey 10 km road race in Youghal. Looking at the weather forecast, it looks as if most of Saturday will be a washout but things get a lot better on Sunday. If it seems wet very early on Sunday morning then don't let that discourage you, there should be a big improvement in the weather by the time the race starts.
The organisers sent on this following John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-73686692839458951402013-05-17T11:40:00.001+01:002013-05-17T11:40:18.463+01:002013-05-17T11:40:18.463+01:00Weather Forecast for Munster...Fri 17th - Sun 19th May 2013
Weather forecast for Munster....Fri 17th May to Sun 19th May
Friday...Bright day with some pleasant sunshine. Isolated showers developing later in the day, some heavy. Decreasing towards evening time. Temp 13-15 deg.Saturday.....A days of two halves. Dry in Munster for most of the morning but persistent rain developing later in the day. The best of the weather will be in the south-west...Cork/John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-3262588652456459852013-05-17T00:22:00.001+01:002013-05-17T10:32:23.507+01:002013-05-17T10:32:23.507+01:00Results of the Fota Cheetah Run 4 mile race...Thurs 16th May 2013
Weather wise, it was a strange day with downpours of rain in Cork City in the afternoon and not a dro to be seen in Fota a few miles away. The wet weather eventually arrived around 7pm but cleared just in time for the race to start.
Yet again, another huge turnout of almost 700 runners and this year, the introduction of chip timing seemed to work a treat. The only thing missing was a bit of John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-56918223442637564222013-05-16T23:50:00.002+01:002013-05-16T23:50:23.708+01:002013-05-16T23:50:23.708+01:00Results of the Fermoy 5k road race...Thurs 16th May 2013
Race 2...STREETS OF FERMOY '5K'1 16:16 LYONS, Michael Grange-Fermoy AC M 5:14.0 2 16:23 WHITAKER, Allen St. Finbarrs AC M40 5:16.3 3 16:26 SIMCOX, Shane Mallow AC M 5:17.2 24 20:01 WOODS, Sharon Mallow AC F 6:26.4 30 20:22 GOGGIN-WALSH, Jennifer St. Finbarrs AC F 6:33.2 31 20:28 HAYES, Ann-Marie St. John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-15152077821832381422013-05-16T23:30:00.002+01:002013-05-17T08:57:02.045+01:002013-05-17T08:57:02.045+01:00Results of the Graded Track & Field - Wed 15th May 2013
There was a big turn out for the first round in the John Buckley Sports Track & Field Graded League in CIT on Wednesday, the 15th of May. In the mile event alone, some 48 athletes took part spread out over three separate races.
The full results of all events can be seen HERE
Videos below from Derek O'Shea...
Mens Mile race 1
Mens Mile race 2
Women's Mile Race...
The second roundJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65705813324700825702013-05-16T15:11:00.000+01:002013-05-16T15:28:12.649+01:002013-05-16T15:28:12.649+01:00Preview of the Passage West 10 km road race...Fri 17th May 2013Just a reminder that this brand new road race is coming up on Friday, the 17th of May 2013...
The course itself takes in waterfront walkways and some country roads to the west of the town. It certainly isn't an easy course and it can be split into two halves. The first 3.5 miles are pretty flat while there are some 'nice' hills in the second half ;o)
This is a proper road race in John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-58693503570686016552013-05-15T15:15:00.002+01:002013-05-15T15:15:52.186+01:002013-05-15T15:15:52.186+01:00Preview of the Fota Cheetah Run 4 mile race...Thurs 16th May 2013
This 4 mile race in Fota Wildlife Park is coming up on Thursday evening, the 16th of May. Please note that the 800 entries for this race sold out nearly two weeks ago and there will be NO entries on the night.
The race starts at 8pm. With so many people taking part, it's best to arrive early. The entry desks will be open before 7pm. There will be lists posted outside the hall. Just check theseJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36741635533414223292013-05-15T12:47:00.000+01:002013-05-15T12:47:30.674+01:002013-05-15T12:47:30.674+01:005,000 runners take wrong route in Marathon of the North in Sunderland...
After finishing the Marathon of the North in Sunderland last weekend, some 5,000 runners have been told they failed to complete the full marathon or half-marathon as they took the wrong route due to a marshaling error. The organisers of the Marathon of the North DS Media & Events apologised for the blunder after they realised the route was 264m short of the full distance. The race winner Jake John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-62764584163550220072013-05-15T09:03:00.001+01:002013-05-15T09:03:21.083+01:002013-05-15T09:03:21.083+01:00Reminder...Graded Track & Field starts Wed 15th May 2013...
Just a reminder that the Cork County Graded Track & Field League sponsored by John Buckley Sports gets underway Wednesday (May 15th) @ 7.30pm in the CIT Track in Cork City. This year the league will incorporate both the county Junior and Senior T&F Championships. All participants must be registered with Athletics Ireland. Guests from clubs outside of the county are welcome to take part. TrackJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-34867254905450246802013-05-13T18:59:00.000+01:002013-05-13T18:59:14.063+01:002013-05-13T18:59:14.063+01:00Race notice...Cork BHAA John Buckley Sports 5k road race - Tues 28th May 2013
The John Buckley Sports 5k road race is one of the most popular races in Cork City and always attracts a large crowd. Organised in conjunction with the Cork BHAA, this race is suitable for all types of runner...from the serious to the more casual runner. The entry fee is only €5 for Cork BHAA registered runners or €8 for non-reg runners.
Located near the Pairc Ui Chaoimh stadium, this is aJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-41349801148484023172013-05-13T09:38:00.000+01:002013-05-13T09:38:47.509+01:002013-05-13T09:38:47.509+01:00Event notice...West Cork Run 10 mile charity run - Sun 26th May 2013This 10 mile charity run is coming up on Sunday, the 26th of May in Cill na Martra, West Cork...
Cill na Martra is located just south of the Macroom to Killarney road so this one might be of interest to runners from both Cork and Kerry.
The route for the run certainly isn't flat ;o) but it's on nice quiet country roads...
Anyone familiar with the Cork / Killarney road will know of John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-18347559221846654962013-05-13T09:06:00.001+01:002013-05-13T10:08:34.172+01:002013-05-13T10:08:34.172+01:00Results of the Ballinhassig Straight Mile road race...Sun 12th May 2013
There was a big turnout of 76 people for this year's Straight Mile race near Ballinhassig, possibly a record number? In previous years, the figures were........2012 = 44, 2011 = 54, 2010 = 48. A total of €640 was collected for charity.
Rising Sun 1 mile 2013
Pos Name Club Time
1 Conor Tierney East Cork 04:55
2 Denis Dunne 04:58
3 Tom Laffan Bandon AC 05:John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-52890487664831445602013-05-12T12:24:00.001+01:002013-05-12T12:24:57.489+01:002013-05-12T12:24:57.489+01:00Update on the Emer Casey 10k next Sunday...
The big race next weekend is of course the Emer Casey 10k in Youghal. The organisers sent on this following info...
"The twin goals of the Emer Casey Foundation are to fund the best research and provide practical assistance to women diagnosed with gynaecological malignancy. The Foundation has funded 3 Research Scientists at T.C.D to the value of €500,000. The Emer Casey Foundation is now John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-3760408153244294782013-05-12T07:14:00.003+01:002013-05-12T07:14:23.434+01:002013-05-12T07:14:23.434+01:00Huge turnout for the Darkness into Light charity run / walk in Cork...
Mick Dooley & Seamus Cahill
This charity walk and run was held on Saturday morning, the 11th of May on the Western Road / Sunday's Well circuit in Cork City. Here is a short report from Mick Dooley of the Cork BHAA.....
It was an amazing experience with a hugh crowd turning up, probably a sign of the the times with so many people touched by this terrible act or darkness in life. It was John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-19128546508218579942013-05-11T18:56:00.001+01:002013-05-12T22:39:18.065+01:002013-05-12T22:39:18.065+01:00Results of the Bandon Half-Marathon and 10k road race - Sat 11th May 2013
A combined total of 569 runners took part in this year's Bandon Half-Marathon and 10k road race. The numbers in the Half-Marathon were 241, a 9.5% increase on last years figure of 220. In the 10k road race, 328 runners took part, down slightly on the 345 of 2012.
This was the second year of doing this particular half-marathon and it really is a nice course. Sure, it's tough and there are no John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.com17