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Tri Laois Sprint April 6th 2013

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  • 22-01-2013 1:29am
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    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭


    Howdy all,

    Trilogy are once again running Tri Laois on April 6th this year, a sprint ideal as a 1st race.

    750m pool swim
    19k cycle
    5k run

    More info here http://www.trilaois.ie/node/6 and any questions all do my best to answer them !


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    doozer16
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭doozer16


    elvis jones wrote: »
    Howdy all,

    Trilogy are once again running Tri Laois on April 6th this year, a sprint ideal as a 1st race.

    750m pool swim
    19k cycle
    5k run

    More info here http://www.trilaois.ie/node/6 and any questions all do my best to answer them !

    Website link says it's sold out?????????????????????????


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


    doozer16 wrote: »
    Website link says it's sold out?????????????????????????

    It was due to be open for entry but is being held back for a few days, i'll let you know when it opens !


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    Unregistered.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Unregistered.


    NINETY EURO?!!


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    duffyshuffle
    Registered Users Posts: 767 ✭✭✭duffyshuffle


    Unregistered. wrote: »
    NINETY EURO?!!

    Looks like 40 for race or 90 for relay


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


    Unregistered. wrote: »
    NINETY EURO?!!

    Ya 90 would be for the relay team !


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    Ceepo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,509 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    elvis jones wrote: »

    Ya 90 would be for the relay team !
    Not having a pop at your race but i think 90 gor a relay is total of the wall, you are talking on 30e to swim 750m same to bike 20k and same for a 5k run, which imo is madness. Yes i am aware of the costs, but i was trying to get a team together to do this all were willing until they found out it would be 30e a man.
    Please dont say, but other races are charging x for a relay, my point is not just for your race but relays in general.
    I have done your race myself and highly recommend it


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


    Ceepo wrote: »
    Not having a pop at your race but i think 90 gor a relay is total of the wall, you are talking on 30e to swim 750m same to bike 20k and same for a 5k run, which imo is madness. Yes i am aware of the costs, but i was trying to get a team together to do this all were willing until they found out it would be 30e a man.
    Please dont say, but other races are charging x for a relay, my point is not just for your race but relays in general.
    I have done your race myself and highly recommend it

    I don't set the prices or get involved in the finances, i just answer any questions asked. But i do see your point.


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


    Race opening for entry on Fri morning:)


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    Ceepo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,509 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    elvis jones wrote: »
    Race opening for entry on Fri morning:)

    Hi Elvis,

    Do you know how much Junior entry is, dont see it on the web site.

    Thanks


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


    I can confirm that in the morning !


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    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,767 ✭✭✭griffin100


    Wo ho just entered this.......:D

    My first non IM distance triathlon in 2 years :eek:

    My first ever race in my new 40-45 AG category :(


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    duffyshuffle
    Registered Users Posts: 767 ✭✭✭duffyshuffle


    elvis jones wrote: »
    I can confirm that in the morning !

    Any update on junior entry to the tri event?


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


    duffyshuffle wrote: »
    Any update on junior entry to the tri event?

    As far as i know once your over 16 and under 19 you race the full sprint distance as a Youth.

    The under 16 as an aquathon and is listed seperately.

    Price wise will have an answer this evening as i have no mobile all day and the number i need is in my mobile:o


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


    griffin100 wrote: »
    Wo ho just entered this.......:D

    My first non IM distance triathlon in 2 years :eek:

    My first ever race in my new 40-45 AG category :(

    Drop over and say hello, i'll keep a seat for you to rest;)


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    mattym
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭mattym


    Just signed up for this, is going to be my first tri. I can feel the nerves already:(


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    duffyshuffle
    Registered Users Posts: 767 ✭✭✭duffyshuffle


    elvis jones wrote: »
    As far as i know once your over 16 and under 19 you race the full sprint distance as a Youth.

    The under 16 as an aquathon and is listed seperately.

    Price wise will have an answer this evening as i have no mobile all day and the number i need is in my mobile:o

    Great stuff, have a few lads in school that will want to race 16-19 tri and some for aquahtlon so lemme know prices when you know! cheers


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    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Just signed up, this is gonna be my first Triathlon. I will have to do an awful lot of training if i am to complete it. Still, the challenge will be good.


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    fibix
    Registered Users Posts: 400 ✭✭fibix


    Signed up as well, still need to get a bike. So nervous!!!


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    #20
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Less than 80 places left so if you want to enter you may get a move on !


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    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    I did the cycle route today and ran 5 km straight away after it... Tough going for me i have to say. The running felt super weird after getting off the bike. Mental sensation.

    I have to get into the swimming, i have done nothing yet. Starting to get worried now. Gonna try join up with the Triathlon Club in Portlaoise tomorrow night.


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


    Deedsie wrote: »
    I did the cycle route today and ran 5 km straight away after it... Tough going for me i have to say. The running felt super weird after getting off the bike. Mental sensation.

    I have to get into the swimming, i have done nothing yet. Starting to get worried now. Gonna try join up with the Triathlon Club in Portlaoise tomorrow night.

    Good to hear !

    Pop me a PM if you need any info !

    As above i would start doing short "brick" sessions ( bike to run ) when you finish your cycle just run for a few min, even 1k just so the legs are getting used to the sensation ! Its helps avoid jelly legs;)


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


    Race is full:cool:


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    #24
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Does anyone know what the average time would be for each of the individual legs of TriLaois?


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


    Deedsie wrote: »
    Does anyone know what the average time would be for each of the individual legs of TriLaois?

    Have a look at the results and look in the middle.

    I'd say

    Swim - about 18 min
    Cycle - 42 min
    Run - 28 min

    Add transition to that as well so maybe 1:30 in total ?


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    Green&Red
    Registered Users Posts: 11,387 ✭✭✭✭Green&Red


    Elvis, this is my first pool tri.How many to a lane at any time and whats the lag between push offs?

    Whats the cycle route like, any nice hills?
    Cheers


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


    Green&Red wrote: »
    Elvis, this is my first pool tri.How many to a lane at any time and whats the lag between push offs?

    Whats the cycle route like, any nice hills?
    Cheers

    I'd say 5 to 6 per lane and its a few sec between each swimmer. The siwmmers in the lane will decide themselves who goes 1st, last and in between !

    The cycle route has some nice hills on it. The 1st 3k out of town is a nice climb, there's a sharp hill at 4.5k and then again at about 6k but after that its flat enough.


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    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    How are people fixed for this? I am definitely starting to get nervous about it now! Anyone else on here entered into it? Any tips/suggestions for newbies?


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    gerfmurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 546 ✭✭✭gerfmurphy


    all new to me too, my first tri and pretty worried im not in great shape, but im sure it will be a good day out.


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    keatm1
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    first tri also - any tips on the pool to bike transition ?


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


    keatm1 wrote: »
    first tri also - any tips on the pool to bike transition ?

    Get a tri suit !

    Out of the pool, helmet on, shoes/runners and straight out !

    Otherwise you'll send a good 5 min, trying to dry yourself and putting on other clothes. Don't worry once you start turning over the legs you'll warm up quickly


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