Ironman Roll Call

Abhainn

The European Ironman competitions are upon us.
Best of luck to any boardsies doing any IM in the coming weeks.
Let us know if you are competing so we can keep you in our prayers.

So far we have the following:

Ironman France June 28th -
Ironman Germany July 5th - Hunnymonster
Ironman Austria July 5th - Tunney (Hopefully)
Ironman Switzerland July 12th - Hunnymonster (yes two in a week :eek:)

hunnymonster

we need prayers?:eek:

tunney

hunnymonster wrote: »

we need prayers?:eek:

I know I do. If you don't want your share hunny I'll take them. To be honest I'll take anything.

pgibbo

tunney wrote: »

I know I do. If you don't want your share hunny I'll take them. To be honest I'll take anything.

How are you coming along tunney? Although you probably wouldn't agree at the moment, I think you have someone praying mighty hard for you. Your accident could have been a lot worse. Here's hoping you make it to Austria.

HM, best of luck with your 2 events - you nutter!

p to the e

Due to all the talk of ironman going on here i decided to have a look at the history of the unbelieveable race and came across this article on an athlete. it has taken endurance to a new level. just thought you might enjoy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Hoyt

Abhainn

p to the e wrote: »

Due to all the talk of ironman going on here i decided to have a look at the history of the unbelieveable race and came across this article on an athlete. it has taken endurance to a new level. just thought you might enjoy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Hoyt

Yes there are some good clips on Utube on these remarkable people and their feats

tunney

pgibbo wrote: »

How are you coming along tunney? Although you probably wouldn't agree at the moment, I think you have someone praying mighty hard for you. Your accident could have been a lot worse. Here's hoping you make it to Austria.

Cheers - am very very sore. I realise how lucky I was especially whne it was explained to me how close I came to snapping my neck.

Improving but they concern is too slowly. Oh well have take each day as it comes!

Abhainn

hunnymonster wrote: »

we need prayers?:eek:

Now hunnymonster there's nothing wrong with a few holy words now and again

eoin ryan

Does this thread have to be just M dots....

How about the NEW E dot ?? Can we play here as well.....

asimonov

i'm pretty sure Damien from amphibian king is doing IM in Nice as well.

hunnymonster

Eoin, I'm sure all the 140.6's are welcome be they eiremen, Roth'ians or even if they do them static on the middle of grafton street!

Abhainn

Update on the Boards competitors at IM Germany and Austria yesterday:

Hunnymonster finishes IM Germany in a 11:17. Another mighty performance in hot conditions. Just 1 week of recovery before IM Switzerland on Sunday next.
The male winner ran a 2:43 marathon to finish in 7:59:eek:

Tunney sadly seemed to have called it a day after the swim in Austria. I'm sure though he took some value on the experience of been part of the occasion. Hopefully he'll bounce back straight away.
Just to mention the Irish IM record seems to have been broken by Liam Dolan. He got around in 9:02 after a blistering 4:41 for the bike section.

trinewbie

Abhainn wrote: »

Update on the Boards competitors at IM Germany and Austria yesterday:

Hunnymonster finishes IM Germany in a 11:17. Another mighty performance in hot conditions. Just 1 week of recovery before IM Switzerland on Sunday next.
The male winner ran a 2:43 marathon to finish in 7:59:eek:

Tunney sadly seemed to have called it a day after the swim in Austria. I'm sure though he took some value on the experience of been part of the occasion. Hopefully he'll bounce back straight away.
Just to mention the Irish IM record seems to have been broken by Liam Dolan. He got around in 9:02 after a blistering 4:41 for the bike section.

I think Tunney was involved in an incident in T1 and ended up back in hospital....shame if it turns out that this is the case.

Another savage performance over the weekend saw Mark Riseley from 3D qualify for Kona with a 9.18 in Frankfurt.

shels4ever

Abhainn wrote: »

Update on the Boards competitors at IM Germany and Austria yesterday:

Hunnymonster finishes IM Germany in a 11:17. Another mighty performance in hot conditions. Just 1 week of recovery before IM Switzerland on Sunday next.
The male winner ran a 2:43 marathon to finish in 7:59:eek:

Tunney sadly seemed to have called it a day after the swim in Austria. I'm sure though he took some value on the experience of been part of the occasion. Hopefully he'll bounce back straight away.
Just to mention the Irish IM record seems to have been broken by Liam Dolan. He got around in 9:02 after a blistering 4:41 for the bike section.

Is there any criteria for records in Tri/inronman in regards to the courses ? 9:02 is savage .

Abhainn

shels4ever wrote: »

Is there any criteria for records in Tri/inronman in regards to the courses ? 9:02 is savage .

Unsure shels4ever but a flat course is a must. Tri's / IM races start and finish in same place so elevation isn't an issue unlike some marathons.

The world record was an IM is 7:50.

shels4ever

Abhainn wrote: »

Unsure shels4ever but a flat course is a must. Tri's / IM races start and finish in same place so elevation isn't an issue unlike some marathons.

The world record was an IM is 7:50.

Thanks, was jsut wondering in regards to sea swims v's lake and hill on the cycle .

MCOS

shels4ever wrote: »

Thanks, was jsut wondering in regards to sea swims v's lake and hill on the cycle .

9'02 is still savage for a guy who is not a PRO and he now has a Kona place if he wants it. Now that would be some aim to have!

shels4ever

MCOS wrote: »

9'02 is still savage for a guy who is not a PRO and he now has a Kona place if he wants it. Now that would be some aim to have!

Yes totally savage, Wasn't getting at anything in regards to his times, was just a general question in regards to how WR are done in these events.

GoHardOrGoHome

shels4ever wrote: »

Is there any criteria for records in Tri/inronman in regards to the courses ? 9:02 is savage .

From a little research it seems the Ironman record of 7:50:27 by Luc van Lierde was achieved at Ironman Europe which has now lost its Ironman status (it's own decision, it didn't want to pay the m-dot corporation so much) and now it's the Quelle Challenge Roth.

I've heard Roth is "short" though. Not sure how they manage this. I think there is some tolerance in the length of each leg. 2% maybe? That could make a huge difference for the run for example. Not sure though. Don't quote me on it.

GoHard

tunney

Abhainn wrote: »

Unsure shels4ever but a flat course is a must. Tri's / IM races start and finish in same place so elevation isn't an issue unlike some marathons.

The world record was an IM is 7:50.

Austria ia NOT flat, bike is very very hilly. 9:02 is simply because Dolan is an animal.

tunney

trinewbie wrote: »

I think Tunney was involved in an incident in T1 and ended up back in hospital....shame if it turns out that this is the case.

Unfortunately true. Austrian hospitals are excellent.

Some oaf poughed into me in T1, and pushed me over. Landed on a wheel. There is a reason they are called bladed spokes........... Sliced my kneecap to the bone. Blood everywhere. Absolutely manky wound. Yucky. Was taken to medical tent. Doctors told me my race was over. I told them "I've just swam 3.8km with a fractured collar bone, its not f*&king over". He sowed my knee up and made me promise to go to the hospital after the race. Got out of medical tent 2 hours into the race. Tried my best on the bike. But knew after a few km I was gone. Cried my eyes out until I finally had to pack it at 56km. There is only so much one legged cycled you can do. Stopped and got an ambulance to hospital. Spent most of Sunday there but got to watch Liam and Rich finish. Was back there this morning. On all manner of drugs, (get to inject mself with Hebron daily now), and in terrible pain again. Totally devastated that everything I worked for to get here, to break a collar bone and work to get back from it but to have some ignorant pr!ck end my race and my IM dream is crushing.

uglyjohn

tunney wrote: »

Unfortunately true. Austrian hospitals are excellent.

Some oaf poughed into me in T1, and pushed me over. Landed on a wheel. There is a reason they are called bladed spokes........... Sliced my kneecap to the bone. Blood everywhere. Absolutely manky wound. Yucky. Was taken to medical tent. Doctors told me my race was over. I told them "I've just swam 3.8km with a fractured collar bone, its not f*&king over". He sowed my knee up and made me promise to go to the hospital after the race. Got out of medical tent 2 hours into the race. Tried my best on the bike. But knew after a few km I was gone. Cried my eyes out until I finally had to pack it at 56km. There is only so much one legged cycled you can do. Stopped and got an ambulance to hospital. Spent most of Sunday there but got to watch Liam and Rich finish. Was back there this morning. On all manner of drugs, (get to inject mself with Hebron daily now), and in terrible pain again. Totally devastated that everything I worked for to get here, to break a collar bone and work to get back from it but to have some ignorant pr!ck end my race and my IM dream is crushing.

wow.

i dont know what to say, thats terrible. i hope you recover well and dont suffer any long term effects.

really sorry to hear about that.

MrCreosote

Sorry to hear that Tunney, especially after getting to the start after the crash earlier. Pretty hardcore to do 3.8k swim on a broken clavicle...

scottreynolds

tunney wrote: »

Totally devastated that everything I worked for to get here, to break a collar bone and work to get back from it but to have some ignorant pr!ck end my race and my IM dream is crushing.

Its almost like it wasn't mean to be ... sorry to hear after all your crap you get whipped out.

Bambaata

ah jebus!! very sorry to hear that Tunney!!! its not over, just delayed. i cant see you giving up just yet ;-)

Gringo78

Bambaata wrote: »

its not over, just delayed. i cant see you giving up just yet ;-)

+1 I can only see you being more determined than ever for the next IM. All the best for the recovery. Hopefully thats your quota of encounters with ignorant pr*cks now for the next few years

RacoonQueen

Thats rough Tunney, the fact you went to give it a go after what you've been through says a lot...the fact you got on the bike says even more.

jeffontour

Ah for fecks sake. Sorry to hear that Tunney. It never ceases to amaze me how when a bad streak of luck hits it really hits. Get yourself fit and healthy again and you'll be back stronger and more determined than before.

kennyb3

tunney wrote: »

Unfortunately true. Austrian hospitals are excellent.

Some oaf poughed into me in T1, and pushed me over. Landed on a wheel. There is a reason they are called bladed spokes........... Sliced my kneecap to the bone. Blood everywhere. Absolutely manky wound. Yucky. Was taken to medical tent. Doctors told me my race was over. I told them "I've just swam 3.8km with a fractured collar bone, its not f*&king over". He sowed my knee up and made me promise to go to the hospital after the race. Got out of medical tent 2 hours into the race. Tried my best on the bike. But knew after a few km I was gone. Cried my eyes out until I finally had to pack it at 56km. There is only so much one legged cycled you can do. Stopped and got an ambulance to hospital. Spent most of Sunday there but got to watch Liam and Rich finish. Was back there this morning. On all manner of drugs, (get to inject mself with Hebron daily now), and in terrible pain again. Totally devastated that everything I worked for to get here, to break a collar bone and work to get back from it but to have some ignorant pr!ck end my race and my IM dream is crushing.

tunney your one hard(iron) man anyway. really sorry to hear about your diasterous last few weeks. really hope you get yourself right and get to to do an ironman soon. fair play for even starting. may i suggest going to mass, you must of upset himself with all this bad luck

tagoona

Look on the brightside Tunney.
The next time you compete in an ironman, there'll be no broken bones and no idiot trying to knee-cap you.

It'll be like gaining an hour.

Sorry to hear about all your troubles. I hope everything mends well for you soon

MCOS

Tunney, the fact that you made it 56k into the bike after the litany of incidents you have says something about your courage and perhaps stubborness!! It shows just how much you dedicate yourself to something you want and I understand how devastated you must feel especially after such a meticulous preparation. I can't guess what your own belief system says to you but it sure does seem like this attempt wasn't meant to be. As hard as it may be to see now but I'm certain that you will fulfill your IM dream only now you will be stronger and it will feel unbelievable given the obstacles you have had to overcome. The next tears you shed I'm sure will be those of joy. I hope the injury heals quickly and that you take a break and recover your heart and mind.

There is no doubt in my mind you will be back!

Best wishes
MCOS

shels4ever

tunney wrote: »

Unfortunately true. Austrian hospitals are excellent.

Some oaf poughed into me in T1, and pushed me over. Landed on a wheel. There is a reason they are called bladed spokes........... Sliced my kneecap to the bone. Blood everywhere. Absolutely manky wound. Yucky. Was taken to medical tent. Doctors told me my race was over. I told them "I've just swam 3.8km with a fractured collar bone, its not f*&king over". He sowed my knee up and made me promise to go to the hospital after the race. Got out of medical tent 2 hours into the race. Tried my best on the bike. But knew after a few km I was gone. Cried my eyes out until I finally had to pack it at 56km. There is only so much one legged cycled you can do. Stopped and got an ambulance to hospital. Spent most of Sunday there but got to watch Liam and Rich finish. Was back there this morning. On all manner of drugs, (get to inject mself with Hebron daily now), and in terrible pain again. Totally devastated that everything I worked for to get here, to break a collar bone and work to get back from it but to have some ignorant pr!ck end my race and my IM dream is crushing.

Wow sorry to hear that , The is somethign abotu oen of events like ironman and marathon that you always have that risk, but for 2 things to happen your so so unlucky.

Seres

i cant believe how unlucky you were , the fact that you swam the IM leg with a broken collar bone and biked 56k with a hacked up knee says oceans bout your stamina and endurance , really hope you recover well and that your next IM attempt will be a success , IM Austria has certainly will have prepared you well .

griffin100

Some oaf poughed into me in T1, and pushed me over. Landed on a wheel. There is a reason they are called bladed spokes........... Sliced my kneecap to the bone. Blood everywhere. Absolutely manky wound. Yucky. Was taken to medical tent. Doctors told me my race was over. I told them "I've just swam 3.8km with a fractured collar bone, its not f*&king over". He sowed my knee up and made me promise to go to the hospital after the race. Got out of medical tent 2 hours into the race. Tried my best on the bike. But knew after a few km I was gone. Cried my eyes out until I finally had to pack it at 56km. There is only so much one legged cycled you can do. Stopped and got an ambulance to hospital. Spent most of Sunday there but got to watch Liam and Rich finish. Was back there this morning. On all manner of drugs, (get to inject mself with Hebron daily now), and in terrible pain again. Totally devastated that everything I worked for to get here, to break a collar bone and work to get back from it but to have some ignorant pr!ck end my race and my IM dream is crushing.

FFS could one person have worse luck!!

Tunney is a legend....I want his babies...and I'm a bloke.....

Funkyzeit

Completing the IM alone is hard for us Sprint/Olympic novices to comprehend...never mind doing them in such savage times...

locteau

Sorry to hear this Tunney.

I hope you get well better, and will see you at the next IM.....which I intend to go back to in 2010.

Well done to all the irish lads ! The new record is fab !

pgibbo

Jaysus tunney, my heart goes out to you. Talk about a run of bad luck. You showed serious courage to do the swim in the first place and then to go 56k on one leg is savage. You're day will come, and very soon I hope. There is no way that you could have a bad run of luck like that again. Hopefully you bounce back soon and get fully recovered to return even stronger. Best wishes!

Mick Rice

A pal of mine took part in this and was observing that Liam Dolan's results include a 37 min half marathon (first half). There seems to be some glitch in the results for Liam from what I can see if you look more closely at the details.

Don't want to take anything away from an obviously fine race by Liam but was just interested in hearing what might have happened,

Mick.

results here http://www.championchip.at/mirror/results/show_results_db.php?veranstnr=11035&racenr=1

asimonov

Mick Rice wrote: »

A pal of mine took part in this and was observing that Liam Dolan's results include a 37 min half marathon (first half). There seems to be some glitch in the results for Liam from what I can see if you look more closely at the details.

Don't want to take anything away from an obviously fine race by Liam but was just interested in hearing what might have happened,

Mick.

results here http://www.championchip.at/mirror/results/show_results_db.php?veranstnr=11035&racenr=1

it looks like his t2 compensates for that though...

Mick Rice

That probably explains it so. It was the marathon time that caused my friend some surprise. He was stunned that someone could run a 2:18 marathon in an Ironman.

Congrats to Liam on a great race...

asimonov

Mick Rice wrote: »

That probably explains it so. It was the marathon time that caused my friend some surprise. He was stunned that someone could run a 2:18 marathon in an Ironman.

Congrats to Liam on a great race...

i thought the same when i saw it..still though you would not expect that to happen in an IRONMAN Corp. event...maybe it was laps and his chip didn't catch the first lap and caught the second????

MCOS

Best of luck in Switzerland Hunnymonster Hopefully she is recovered from last weekend. 2 IMs in 2 weeks is incredible stuff altogether.

MarieC

How did last weekend go for her?

--amadeus--

11:17, which is slower than Florida last year but I'm not sure if she was aiming at last week or this week as the biggie (or just planning on getting through both)

tunney

Mick Rice wrote: »

A pal of mine took part in this and was observing that Liam Dolan's results include a 37 min half marathon (first half). There seems to be some glitch in the results for Liam from what I can see if you look more closely at the details.

Don't want to take anything away from an obviously fine race by Liam but was just interested in hearing what might have happened,

Mick.

results here http://www.championchip.at/mirror/results/show_results_db.php?veranstnr=11035&racenr=1

Liam pointed this out ot them in the finishers tent and asked them to change the splits. A 50 minute T2?? and a 2:18 marathon?? They told him no, they wouldn't fix it. He ran 3:06 I think really.

MCOS

The result is fantastic, 9'02 whatever way the splits were but seriously I'm amazed with how many times with this topic in conversation this week I've heard 'did you hear he ran a 2'18 marathon?!'. Not in the 'curious to what glitch occured in the results' context but actually believing it was just a tad fast for a marathon!!!

3'06 in its own right is good running let alone off a 180k bike and even more so off a blistering 4'41 non flat 180k bike :eek: Its the bike split that jumps off the page for me as the amzing split. I was just suprised that so many people didn't seem to grasp the concept of a marathon, granted it was everyone who has not done a marathon.

Well done to Liam Dolan on theirish record and to Mark Riesley for his 9'18 in Frankfurt too, 2 top notch results

hunnymonster

I've come down with a nasty cold. Still above my chest, but pln is still to take part - slowly.

IronTractorBoy

This year I have signed up for the E. and its getting a bit closer now, I better start training now.

--amadeus--

hunnymonster wrote: »

I've come down with a nasty cold. Still above my chest, but pln is still to take part - slowly.

Didn't you do Florida with a chest infection and having been in and out of hospital?

I pity whoever swims behind you if you have a hacking headcold!

Gringo78

hunnymonster wrote: »

I've come down with a nasty cold. Still above my chest, but pln is still to take part - slowly.

Nasty Cold obviously wasn't nasty enough...I see on the Ironman website that Hunnymonster has completed her second ironman in a week....Legend.

Zuppy

--amadeus-- wrote: »

Didn't you do Florida with a chest infection and having been in and out of hospital?

I pity whoever swims behind you if you have a hacking headcold!

Oh then your going to LOVE the race report. And why HM was so slow on the second race.

I am not going to give anything away!