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Lost Sheep 2013

  • 09-01-2013 4:34pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 ✭✭


    Does anyone know when registration for Lost Sheep 2013 opens?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,075 ✭✭✭BTH


    ChristyM wrote: »
    Does anyone know when registration for Lost Sheep 2013 opens?

    Is it going ahead?? http://www.corktri.com/2012/12/14/lo...ired-urgently/

    Opened in May last year

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...php?p=77457308


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    BTH wrote: »
    Is it going ahead??

    Don't tell me that!! :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    BTH wrote: »

    Nothing at that link ???

    Its listed on the Tri Ireland website...........i hope to do it again this year !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,075 ✭✭✭BTH


    Nothing at that link ???

    Its listed on the Tri Ireland website...........i hope to do it again this year !

    I broke the interwebs

    Try these

    http://www.corktri.com/2012/12/14/lost-sheep-race-director-chief-marshal-required-urgently/

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77457308


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    I feckin jinxed the event by deciding to give it a go this year! Sorry folks


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,369 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    I feckin jinxed the event by deciding to give it a go this year! Sorry folks

    Thanks a lot. I know you're terrified I'll beat you but this is ridic...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    I feckin jinxed the event by deciding to give it a go this year! Sorry folks

    Ugh etc


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    I was hoping for this race to be my first 70.3.

    Please please go ahead!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,830 ✭✭✭catweazle


    Is it not just a bit of laziness on behalf of the website in not updating to 2013 details - its national series this year so i see no reason why its not going ahead. I would expect a record entry with Galway gone as well


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    catweazle wrote: »
    Is it not just a bit of laziness on behalf of the website in not updating to 2013 details - its national series this year so i see no reason why its not going ahead. I would expect a record entry with Galway gone as well

    Its limited by size of transition.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    catweazle wrote: »
    Is it not just a bit of laziness on behalf of the website in not updating to 2013 details - its national series this year so i see no reason why its not going ahead. I would expect a record entry with Galway gone as well

    No race director in place, according to the last time I looked at the club site.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,359 ✭✭✭peter kern


    No race director in place, according to the last time I looked at the club site.


    I guess thats why some clubs pay their race directors, as it has to be the worst job in a club to be the race Director. Would be a pity if that race wasnt happening this year. It's a brilliant one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    peter kern wrote: »
    I guess thats why some clubs pay their race directors, as it has to be the worst job in a club to be the race Director. Would be a pity if that race wasnt happening this year. It's a brilliant one.

    Race directors definitely need to be paid. Although not with ALL the money from the race :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    peter kern wrote: »
    I guess thats why some clubs pay their race directors, as it has to be the worst job in a club to be the race Director. Would be a pity if that race wasnt happening this year. It's a brilliant one.
    tunney wrote: »
    Race directors definitely need to be paid. Although not with ALL the money from the race :)

    Where do you stop with this though? What about the race committee? Do 'volunteers' get paid for their time setting up / breaking down / marshalling?

    I know there are serious races which have grown so much that they are no longer just club races and are serious money spinners for the clubs. But at the end of the day they are fund raisers for the clubs.

    Would it be better to employ an event manager instead? Let them carry all the risk of planning, safety statements, coordination etc and have professional indemnity insurance too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Would it be better to employ an event manager instead? Let them carry all the risk of planning, safety statements, coordination etc and have professional indemnity insurance too.

    Hic sunt dracones


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    tunney wrote: »
    Hic sunt dracones

    Which we don't talk about ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,359 ✭✭✭peter kern


    Which we don't talk about ;)

    Its often club members that take on the job at least in 2 big dublin clubs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Which we don't talk about ;)

    No what I meant was its dangerous to outsource running of races to race management companies. Its easy to lose control, and ultimately ownership of the races.

    A race gets up by the club as a club fund raiser, outsourced, and the loose the race....... better to keep it in house but pay the RD a fee and retain ownership.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    so back to "the lost sheep"...anyone know is it going ahead...was to be my first HIM distance race too..if its not going ahead then i need to find a new race to do!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Trig1 wrote: »
    so back to "the lost sheep"...anyone know is it going ahead...was to be my first HIM distance race too..if its not going ahead then i need to find a new race to do!!

    No, I'd say its 50/50


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 Cayo


    90% sure the race director position has been filled so the race should be going ahead.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    What do people advice RE accommodation for this race? May be a few of us traveling so a house share is possible or is it better to be close to town?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,075 ✭✭✭BTH


    What do people advice RE accommodation for this race? May be a few of us traveling so a house share is possible or is it better to be close to town?

    Houses at the Kenmare bay hotel are top notch, and reasonably priced.

    Edit: and you can use their pool/jacuzzi etc..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    BTH wrote: »
    Houses at the Kenmare bay hotel are top notch, and reasonably priced.

    Edit: and you can use their pool/jacuzzi etc..

    Ya we stayed in one of the them last year and they were lovely, mrs jones enjoyed the pool/jacuzzi while i was up the mountains on a bike:P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 ✭✭ChristyM


    I was in contact with Cork Tri Club and the event is going ahead alright :)

    Registration will open at some time around May.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    Hi lads..I know this is an old thread but this is my first Half Ironman distance race and I'm planning on getting sponsorship to do it in aid of Cancer research (will be looking for sponsorship off everyone :D:D)...can anyone who did it last year let me know what i'm in for?? whats swim like? fast? is it hilly? how hilly? what gearing would i need on bike? tt bike or road bike?? is the run hilly? flat? fast?....I'm hoping to finish in under 5hrs30mins..am I kidding myself...aiming for 30-35min swim, 2hrs45mins bike and under 2hrs for run


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,830 ✭✭✭catweazle


    Now Trig - if you are going to look for money off me I wont be giving it to you for an easy jog around Cork. Ye Limerick guys are all sandbaggers - was BennyMul targeting a sub 14 Ironman at one stage

    I will be expecting a much more challenging time from you which you are well capable, perhaps sub 5:10 is more appropriate


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,208 ✭✭✭shotgunmcos


    Trig1 wrote: »
    ... whats swim like? fast? is it hilly? how hilly? ........

    Flat enough from what I remember. But then it is Cork :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    catweazle wrote: »
    Now Trig - if you are going to look for money off me I wont be giving it to you for an easy jog around Cork. Ye Limerick guys are all sandbaggers - was BennyMul targeting a sub 14 Ironman at one stage

    I will be expecting a much more challenging time from you which you are well capable, perhaps sub 5:10 is more appropriate

    Ha ha...l am secretly hoping to go as close to 5hrs as possible but don't want the "public" to know that :D.... p.s. kenmare was in kerry last time I checked.. lost sheep is in kenmare is it????. Jeez if not i'd better change my hotel booking.. :P


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Trig1 wrote: »
    p.s. kenmare was in kerry last time I checked.. lost sheep is in kenmare is it????. Jeez if not i'd better change my hotel booking.. :P

    Was thinking the same thing. Travelling with a Dublin passport could have given me immigration issues in Cork ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭RedB


    catweazle wrote: »
    Ye Limerick guys are all sandbaggers - was BennyMul targeting a sub 14 Ironman at one stage

    Yeah I was targeting that myself once upon a time - oh the naivety :rolleyes:

    I resemble that remark :D (what's the opposite of a sandbagger? let's be polite and just call me an optimist! )

    Trig1 - its a good solid challenge of a course. A bay swim which could go right or wrong depending on the turn of the tide and/or rainfall and one's ability. A decent cycle surface with 2 long hills and a bit of technical descending from one. A relatively flat out and back run but with some up/down sections to test you at the stage of the day. A good day out if you keep it between the ditches :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭zico10


    Triathlon Ireland's and irishtriathlon.com both have this race listed as being on the 14th September, but I can't see anything on Cork Tri's site.
    I'm hoping against hope probably, but does anyone know for sure if this is indeed the date the race is taking place?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    I'm hoping its that weekend too as I already booked time off work and booked a hotel


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    Provisional dates for race registration......

    The Lost Sheep – Middle Distance – Kenmare
    May 8th 8:00 am & May 22nd 8:00 pm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    Registration opening this morning at 8am lads...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Trig1 wrote: »
    Registration opening this morning at 8am lads...

    Find a link to registration? Site loops you around TI and back to corktri. Is it an Active.com or TI entry system, anyone know?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Open on Triathlon Ireland website.

    I'm in. That's my three goal races entered for the year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭damo80


    TI entry. Opened bang on 8 bells. Hope you got in


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭RedB


    I'm in.
    Now I just have to learn how to swim all over again :eek::P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    I got it too.

    Better get the finger out now.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,635 ✭✭✭miller82


    how much is it lads ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    €95. Which I thought was very reasonable.

    First race of that distance though so no expereince of other prices


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 jungle jim


    booked up this morning, looking forward to it now. first race at the distance and from reading reports gonna have to get a lot of hill training in for the cycle and run. anyone know of any decent training plans for half distance, don't want to amble along aimlessly like i usually do, would prefer to follow a structured plan.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    Any1 know how many entries are allowed in total for this and will the next wave sell out as fast, missed it this morn as there was something wrong with my credit card..will be eagerly awaiting next wave of entries on 22nd


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 Cayo


    350 places according to their website


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    I'm in, thanks to RedBs searing pace in front of a PC:)

    Any suggestions for B&B type spots for the race?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Move quick on accomodation as places are filling fast.

    I've just booked Foley's Guesthouse right beside the bay. The family will be down for a weekend of it so booked a family room. Originally thought of a holdiday home for a long weekend break or something and share with another family.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    Move quick on accomodation as places are filling fast.

    I've just booked Foley's Guesthouse right beside the bay. The family will be down for a weekend of it so booked a family room. Originally thought of a holdiday home for a long weekend break or something and share with another family.

    Cheers AKW - Foley's were looking for a 2 day minimum, so I went with a spot in town for the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Just a word to the wise, amateur mistake, I booked on booking.com for the 'last room left' before checking the website directly. €20 cheaper going direct and got the same room, so check the websites of the place you are interested in folks.

    Booked direct and cancelled booking.com. (No charge)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Trig1


    I've already booked Davitt's, all I need now is an entry for the race :D


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