$1000 Duathlon

mloc123

So I see the NY Ironman may end up being a duathlon due to some sewage leak.

I presume any that had entered would be entitled to a refund if it pans out like that?

pgibbo

Was it really $1000 to enter? :eek:

mloc123

Only $895 it seems, still... pricey

nerraw1111

Has anyone ever crunched the numbers on how much profit Ironman makes per race?

elvis jones

Ya i seen Triathlon Ireland looking for people to help out in Galway, i felt like posting surely they make enough from 200 euro entries to pay a few quid and not just a poxy t shirt.

RacoonQueen

elvis jones wrote: »

Ya i seen Triathlon Ireland looking for people to help out in Galway, i felt like posting surely they make enough from 200 euro entries to pay a few quid and not just a poxy t shirt.

They really should be offering money to helpers or clubs for providing helpers, especially as it is a commercial event which doesn't fundraise for any particular club. Samsung run gave €30 to each volunteer and the womens mini marathon pay clubs €30 for each volunteer they provide.

elvis jones

RacoonQueen wrote: »

They really should be offering money to helpers or clubs for providing helpers, especially as it is a commercial event which doesn't fundraise for any particular club. Samsung run gave €30 to each volunteer and the womens mini marathon pay clubs €30 for each volunteer they provide.

I believe they gave a "donation" to groups of 10 or more:rolleyes:

Our club provide marshalls and helpers for Athy and believe me it ain't for free !!!! ( and thats a money making race )

mloc123

elvis jones wrote: »

I believe they gave a "donation" to groups of 10 or more:rolleyes:

Our club provide marshalls and helpers for Athy and believe me it ain't for free !!!! ( and thats a money making race )

But then Athy don't spend must of the take on the prize fund

elvis jones

mloc123 wrote: »

But then Athy don't spend must of the take on the prize fund

Prize fund actually gets bigger every year BUT instead of it all going to the 8 or 10 at the top its spread over age groups in all races. I think there were 140 ish cash prizes in this years race:)

I know it looks better if the top win big but its also good for those who thought they'd never have a chance to win a prize, actually do !

Pop me a PM and i'll explain more ( just not going off topic too much )

pgibbo

RacoonQueen wrote: »

They really should be offering money to helpers or clubs for providing helpers, especially as it is a commercial event which doesn't fundraise for any particular club. Samsung run gave €30 to each volunteer and the womens mini marathon pay clubs €30 for each volunteer they provide.

They'd want to offer more than that if the weather is anything like last year. My heart went out to the volunteers in Oughterard. Fair play to them for giving up their day.

peter kern

elvis jones wrote: »

Prize fund actually gets bigger every year BUT instead of it all going to the 8 or 10 at the top its spread over age groups in all races. I think there were 140 ish cash prizes in this years race:)

I know it looks better if the top win big but its also good for those who thought they'd never have a chance to win a prize, actually do !

Pop me a PM and i'll explain more ( just not going off topic too much )

you could explain it in the tri athy thread ....

elvis jones

peter kern wrote: »

you could explain it in the tri athy thread ....

I could.

But i just did it here;)

peter kern

elvis .
Pop me a PM and i'll explain more ( just not going off topic too much )

so it would be easier for you to use the already existing thread, no ?

elvis jones

peter kern wrote: »

elvis .
Pop me a PM and i'll explain more ( just not going off topic too much )

so it would be easier for you to use the already existing thread, no ?

Ya i just answered a question i seen here. I can only answer what i see.

peter kern

elvis jones wrote: »

Ya i just answered a question i seen here. I can only answer what i see.

ok in 2008 you brought over 5 pros to the race i think payed costs and hotel and had a prize fund of 1000 500 300 200 100 ( i think )
and age group prizes and you say it increases every year
so my question is can you show us how this happens.

elvis jones

peter kern wrote: »

ok in 2008 you brought over 5 pros to the race i think payed costs and hotel and had a prize fund of 1000 500 300 200 100 ( i think )
and age group prizes and you say it increases every year
so my question is can you show us how this happens.

No i can't but if you wish you can contact the guys that run the actual race and ask them. I'm not the organiser or race director. This race helps keep my club going so thats why i do my best to answer on THE ACTUAL RACE AND SET UP and not your pet project of prize funds.

And i didn't say age group prizes increased, i said the prize fund increased. If your going to try and pull me up then do it correctly.

peter kern

Not trying to pull you, just trying to see that i understand your original statement where your said
'Prize fund actually gets bigger every year"

peter kern

so I asked and it was close to 10 k back then.(which is a lot to be fair and was only toped by Athlone back then)

elvis jones

peter kern wrote: »

Not trying to pull you, just trying to see that i understand your original statement where your said
'Prize fund actually gets bigger every year"

Well if it was X in 2011 its X+Y in 2012;)

peter kern

sorry for my poor english i thought, every year means, every year not from 2011 till 2012 ;-)

elvis jones

peter kern wrote: »

sorry for my poor english i thought, every year means, every year not from 2011 till 2012 ;-)

Well in 1924 there was alas a slight drop;)

I'm looking forward to taking part in onr of your races Peter, when is the next one ?

Oryx

Back to the Ironman topic I had heard all Galway entry fees went to IM and not the organisers? Is that a myth? And I would expect a refund if an IM event was changed to a duathlon. Too expensive to end up with a half event like that.

peter kern

elvis jones wrote: »

Well in 1924 there was alas a slight drop;)


I'm looking forward to taking part in onr of your races Peter, when is the next one ?

SO come to run with chrissie next tuesday ;- ) all the profits go to charity.

elvis jones

peter kern wrote: »

SO come to run with chrissie next tuesday ;- ) all the profits go to charity.

Run, yes your english is awful. A run isn't a race and isn't a triathlon/duathlon or adventure race either. I asked when is the next race you're organising ?

mloc123

Lads, start your own thread or get a room.

Back to NY Ironman... 'downstream'/tidal swim with the lead pros out of the water in 39mins, bit of a piss take? Even if they were eating **** as they swam.

elvis jones

mloc123 wrote: »

Lads, start your own thread or get a room.

Back to NY Ironman... 'downstream'/tidal swim with the lead pros out of the water in 39mins, bit of a piss take? Even if they were eating **** as they swam.

Agreed !

kingQuez

Oryx wrote: »

Back to the Ironman topic I had heard all Galway entry fees went to IM and not the organisers? Is that a myth? And I would expect a refund if an IM event was changed to a duathlon. Too expensive to end up with a half event like that.

IIRC the T&Cs allow for this when you sign up ("in adverse conditions, eg. hurricanes / storms the swim may be modified or cancelled for safety .." the line stuck out in my mind reading it ).

mloc123

http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/19254254/hudson-river-swimmer-dies-during-ironman-race

What is it with NY tris?

Bambaata

I see its going up for next year :

From Slowtwitch:

Online registration for 2013 IRONMAN U.S. Championship will open at 5 p.m. EST on Sunday, August 12, 2012.
2013 Entry Fees:
General Entry: $1,200.00 USD
Premium Entry: $1,700.00 USD

mloc123

Bambaata wrote: »

I see its going up for next year :

From Slowtwitch:

Online registration for 2013 IRONMAN U.S. Championship will open at 5 p.m. EST on Sunday, August 12, 2012.
2013 Entry Fees:
General Entry: $1,200.00 USD
Premium Entry: $1,700.00 USD

****. $1200 to swim in sh!t...

griffin100

Hey Mloc, sent you a pm but you need to empty your inbox to get it

mloc123

griffin100 wrote: »

Hey Mloc, sent you a pm but you need to empty your inbox to get it

Emptied now, may new to resend it tho.

sconhome

Registration has been pulled due to criticism. Must be Boards.ie readers

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2012/08/14/ironman-suspends-nyc-registration-after-criticism/

Izoard

amphkingwest wrote: »

Registration has been pulled due to criticism. Must be Boards.ie readers

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2012/08/14/ironman-suspends-nyc-registration-after-criticism/

I am/was looking closely at this for 2013 - sounds like the whole thing was underwhelming and a logistical nightmare...time for Plan B.

Oryx

amphkingwest wrote: »

Registration has been pulled due to criticism. Must be Boards.ie readers

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2012/08/14/ironman-suspends-nyc-registration-after-criticism/

Their response sounds like pr speak for 'it was a total cock up and we are not sure whether to even attempt it again'.

nerraw1111

Oryx wrote: »

amphkingwest wrote: »

Registration has been pulled due to criticism. Must be Boards.ie readers

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2012/08/14/ironman-suspends-nyc-registration-after-criticism/

Their response sounds like pr speak for 'it was a total cock up and we are not sure whether to even attempt it again'.

$1200 is insane. Check out http://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/%241200_Is_Just_TOO_MUCH_for_a_race._Can_we_finally_admit_this_P4106387/

Some ppl justifying the cost.

griffin100

Izoard wrote: »

I am/was looking closely at this for 2013 - sounds like the whole thing was underwhelming and a logistical nightmare...time for Plan B.

One word..………



NORSEMAN



C'mon, you know you want to

Izoard

griffin100 wrote: »

One word..………



NORSEMAN



C'mon, you know you want to

Yes...I'll be signing up for the griffin100 patented training plan too..

"You too can be an Ironman with just 2 hours training a week":)

This year, the alternative to Abu Dhabi was IM South Africa, so looking at that now. Small issue of a double communion next May, will need to be navigated carefully...

griffin100

Izoard wrote: »

Yes...I'll be signing up for the griffin100 patented training plan too..

"You too can be an Ironman with just 2 hours training a week":)

Don't forget the obligatory 5 a side soccer - that makes you really fit