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tunney · 12-09-2009, 16:36

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1 Keane
2 McCrystal
3 Woods

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1 Elena
2 Wolfe
3 Lizzie Lee.

Bambaata · 12-09-2009, 16:45

Thanks Tunney. Any idea of the times?

tunney · 13-09-2009, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Bambaata

Thanks Tunney. Any idea of the times

*Think* 3:57 won the mens, McCrystal was 20 minutes down on him. Not sure on the rest.

**hunnymonster** · 13-09-2009, 17:03

keane 3:57 (amazing 20 mins ahead)
McCrystal 4:17
Woods 4:21

Masslova 4:42
J. Wolfe 4:48
Lee 4:52

I didn't do it in the end.

huge problems with the organisation. Had I been ref I wouldn't have signed the race permit. Beautiful day for it, people suffered in the heat but it was fantastic for those of us who love heat.

Funkyzeit · 13-09-2009, 21:30

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huge problems with the organisation. Had I been ref I wouldn't have signed the race permit. Beautiful day for it, people suffered in the heat but it was fantastic for those of us who love heat.

Didn't notice any major probs HM - what happened? Noticed a few people giving out due to lack of marshalls on the run (and too many around trans)

Savage time by Keane...

Had a great day and delighted to finish in sub 6 for my first HiM (and only second tri this year) especially given the severe lack of training.

Scenery going up Healys pass on the day that was in it was absolutely spectacular (for those of us who were slow enough to enjoy it!) Kinda blessed that the run route had a fair bit of cover in terms of shade.

Anyone see the psycho loosing the plot outside transition pre race - had a problem with tyres and was roaring abuse at his wife ! I noticed someone in his age cat got DQ for abusing marshall so assuming it was him...

cantswim · 13-09-2009, 21:43

didn't notice any major problems with organisation either.

can't imagine how anyone could go wrong on the run. it was out and back. keep going till the turn around.

the scenary on the bike was amazing given the day that was in it. couldn't have asked for better.

potsy11 · 13-09-2009, 22:19

I did the race in the end and boy did I suffer.

Should have quit but kept at it until the end. It was about 40 mins off my time.

I saw and heard that lunatic. I saw him on the run as well and gave him back some of the abuse he gave his wife, marshals and Athletes.

I heard the run was slightly longer than it should have been but I reckon we are only talking about 300-600m so not a biggy. The cycle was short of the 82km and they probably could have done with an extra marshal or two on the bike course.

Aid stations were well prepared for the weather. I was in the second half of the group and there was still plenty of water to have my usual shower to cool down!!

I did see 3 people go down on the run due to exhaustion/dehydration.

Other than that a great race in what can only be described as one of the most scenic places on the planet.

I'll be back next year to conquer the course proper.

tunney · 14-09-2009, 09:09

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Originally Posted by hunnymonster

keane 3:57 (amazing 20 mins ahead)
McCrystal 4:17
Woods 4:21

Masslova 4:42
J. Wolfe 4:48
Lee 4:52

I didn't do it in the end.

huge problems with the organisation. Had I been ref I wouldn't have signed the race permit. Beautiful day for it, people suffered in the heat but it was fantastic for those of us who love heat.

Heard there was a bad accident on the bike (which wrote off a 8k bike) but didn't hear anything else. kenmare is not renowned for its organisation but I thought it was improving, last year was certainly good.

pgibbo · 14-09-2009, 10:18

Cannot say I noticed any of the bad organisation myself, but then what would a green horn like myself know. What a great event. It really felt special finishing it. I was delighted to come in well ahead of my target time. Given I had never done any of the distances in training or a race I was very happy. I completed with a 5:34:50.

I could not get over the going of Bryan Keane. He was flying on the run. Why is it none of the elites even acknowlege you when you given them a shout when they come against you on the run. Actually one of the top 5 did but cannot remember which of them it was. I was seriously impressed by Maslova also. She's a super athlete.

Another super time by MCOS. A top 50 finish in sub 5 hours. What a guy!

Unfortunately we missed the night out as we had to head back to Galway. I assume it was a cracker. Never got to Jam either tunney. Was gutted!

The scenary on the cycle was incredible. The first descent was class. I have never experienced anything like that before. Exciting stuff!

duffyshuffle · 14-09-2009, 11:00

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Originally Posted by pgibbo

I could not get over the going of Bryan Keane. He was flying on the run. Why is it none of the elites even acknowlege you when you given them a shout when they come against you on the run. Actually one of the top 5 did but cannot remember which of them it was. I was seriously impressed by Maslova also. She's a super athlete.

Imagine having to smile and say hello to 250 people as you are trying your hardest to get a podium in a national championship after 4 hours of exercise, you choose to say hello to a couple of people so its not that hard for you, but a lot of people would cheer them, bryan was interviewed at the end and was asked what the hardest part of the race was and he said having to say thanks to other people competing that were shouting at him.

He was different class though, 1.15 for the run, and he was cruising, was talking to him after and he was just doing it at his long run pace as he has 3 big races coming up, what a sicko!

tunney · 14-09-2009, 11:12

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Imagine having to smile and say hello to 250 people as you are trying your hardest to get a podium in a national championship after 4 hours of exercise, you choose to say hello to a couple of people so its not that hard for you, but a lot of people would cheer them, bryan was interviewed at the end and was asked what the hardest part of the race was and he said having to say thanks to other people competing that were shouting at him.

He was different class though, 1.15 for the run, and he was cruising, was talking to him after and he was just doing it at his long run pace as he has 3 big races coming up, what a sicko!

I know he is a fantasic athlete but to be honest the athlete who I think deserves huge praise is the full time worker who is a new dad that finished second.

pgibbo · 14-09-2009, 11:35

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I know he is a fantasic athlete but to be honest the athlete who I think deserves huge praise is the full time worker who is a new dad that finished second.

Will that be you next year tunney?

All those guys looked to be cruising and like everything I suppose, when it's done well it looks easy. It was very impressive to see but beggars belief how they can do it. I can understand how the pros do it but for someone that works fulltime and has a new born or family at home it's just amazing!

**hunnymonster** · 14-09-2009, 11:39

what is it in the water at aid stations this year? Everyone seems to be having babies (no not me!)

MCOS · 14-09-2009, 17:43

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Originally Posted by tunney

Heard there was a bad accident on the bike (which wrote off a 8k bike) but didn't hear anything else. kenmare is not renowned for its organisation but I thought it was improving, last year was certainly good.

There could have been a few more marshalls alright. Yeah That guy was hit by a motorcycle near the top of the Caha Pass.

Super event and I'd recommend to anyone but its tough too. I heard they ran out of water at the finish at some point?

Poncherello · 14-09-2009, 20:05

Well done MCOS super time, read your report.
Was a super day. Really tough event.
Did 5.15 myself and very pleased with that.
Suffered on the Caha Pass a bit and was passed by a fair few up there.
Had to stop twice on the bike to relieve myself, tried to go on the move but couldnt, need to learn how to do that !
Enjoyed the run and passed a few back over last 5K.
It certainly is not flat.
Will be back next year to knock 30 mins off that time.

14-09-2009, 10:18	#39
pgibbo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Galway Posts: 2,410 Adverts \| Friends	Cannot say I noticed any of the bad organisation myself, but then what would a green horn like myself know. What a great event. It really felt special finishing it. I was delighted to come in well ahead of my target time. Given I had never done any of the distances in training or a race I was very happy. I completed with a 5:34:50. I could not get over the going of Bryan Keane. He was flying on the run. Why is it none of the elites even acknowlege you when you given them a shout when they come against you on the run. Actually one of the top 5 did but cannot remember which of them it was. I was seriously impressed by Maslova also. She's a super athlete. Another super time by MCOS. A top 50 finish in sub 5 hours. What a guy! Unfortunately we missed the night out as we had to head back to Galway. I assume it was a cracker. Never got to Jam either tunney. Was gutted! The scenary on the cycle was incredible. The first descent was class. I have never experienced anything like that before. Exciting stuff! Last edited by pgibbo; 14-09-2009 at 10:27.

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12-09-2009, 16:36	#31
tunney Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,881 Adverts \| Friends	Mens 1 Keane 2 McCrystal 3 Woods Womens 1 Elena 2 Wolfe 3 Lizzie Lee.

12-09-2009, 16:45	#32
Bambaata Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,664 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks Tunney. Any idea of the times?

13-09-2009, 17:03	#34
hunnymonster Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swimming, cycling, running Posts: 5,271 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Athletics / Running, Canoeing & Kayaking, Geography, Swimming	keane 3:57 (amazing 20 mins ahead) McCrystal 4:17 Woods 4:21 Masslova 4:42 J. Wolfe 4:48 Lee 4:52 I didn't do it in the end. huge problems with the organisation. Had I been ref I wouldn't have signed the race permit. Beautiful day for it, people suffered in the heat but it was fantastic for those of us who love heat.

13-09-2009, 21:43	#36
cantswim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 95 Adverts \| Friends	didn't notice any major problems with organisation either. can't imagine how anyone could go wrong on the run. it was out and back. keep going till the turn around. the scenary on the bike was amazing given the day that was in it. couldn't have asked for better.

13-09-2009, 22:19	#37
potsy11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 391 Adverts \| Friends	I did the race in the end and boy did I suffer. Should have quit but kept at it until the end. It was about 40 mins off my time. I saw and heard that lunatic. I saw him on the run as well and gave him back some of the abuse he gave his wife, marshals and Athletes. I heard the run was slightly longer than it should have been but I reckon we are only talking about 300-600m so not a biggy. The cycle was short of the 82km and they probably could have done with an extra marshal or two on the bike course. Aid stations were well prepared for the weather. I was in the second half of the group and there was still plenty of water to have my usual shower to cool down!! I did see 3 people go down on the run due to exhaustion/dehydration. Other than that a great race in what can only be described as one of the most scenic places on the planet. I'll be back next year to conquer the course proper.

14-09-2009, 11:39	#43
hunnymonster Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swimming, cycling, running Posts: 5,271 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Athletics / Running, Canoeing & Kayaking, Geography, Swimming	what is it in the water at aid stations this year? Everyone seems to be having babies (no not me!)

14-09-2009, 20:05	#45
Poncherello Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 592 Adverts \| Friends	Well done MCOS super time, read your report. Was a super day. Really tough event. Did 5.15 myself and very pleased with that. Suffered on the Caha Pass a bit and was passed by a fair few up there. Had to stop twice on the bike to relieve myself, tried to go on the move but couldnt, need to learn how to do that ! Enjoyed the run and passed a few back over last 5K. It certainly is not flat. Will be back next year to knock 30 mins off that time.