what races likely too happen

Bertje14 · 23-06-2020 1:01pm

StaggerLee wrote: »

It’s an accumulation of several of the restrictions that make it difficult for club races. Most could be dealt with but as someone already mentioned, it’s a pain in the ass to deal with at short notice for volunteer lead efforts. The 2 meter rule makes it difficult for those short on space in transition, with narrow out and back run sections etc.

I think you are spot on there. Don't think is it just one thing it is the accumulation of several things.

And not all the same for every race. Personally I know in our club they went lets park it for this year and hopefully fully back next year. The hassle is just not worth it.

Bertje14 · 23-06-2020 1:03pm

woody1 wrote: »

i wouldve thought celtic warrior with multiple run loops on a narrow road would be in bother , but they mustve worked something out, although they not t.i. sanctioned at all, so doing their own thing maybe

That is just what I heard and for the moment still open for booking so assume they are good to go until we hear different.

peter kern · 23-06-2020 8:11pm

Bertje14 wrote: »

I think you are spot on there. Don't think is it just one thing it is the accumulation of several things.

And not all the same for every race. Personally I know in our club they went lets park it for this year and hopefully fully back next year. The hassle is just not worth it.

all valid points for a glass half full thread but this thread is about people like the race director of ironman talin who at something like 48 hours notice roled out. a new swim venue when he realized the swim in the sea was to cold .
so where are the races that would have difficulties
kilkee transition . solution part of it could be put on the road .
athy duathlon run would be difficult but would there not be a solution
again I do fail to see why it is ahrder for a club race than a non club. race to go ahead.

IAM not saying it's a pain in the arse and I appreciate clubs that take a more civil service approach this thread is about the people that have guts
I think setanta club goes ahead
the European sprint champs go ahead .
athy triathlon not sure how many iiss but I take my hut of those people pioneers make the sport and if they do t happen fine but they tried and that counts and that will be the races I will especially recommend

griffin100 · 23-06-2020 8:45pm

peter kern wrote: »

all valid points for a glass half full thread but this thread is about people like the race director of ironman talin who at something like 48 hours notice roled out. a new swim venue when he realized the swim in the sea was to cold .
so where are the races that would have difficulties
kilkee transition . solution part of it could be put on the road .
athy duathlon run would be difficult but would there not be a solution
again I do fail to see why it is ahrder for a club race than a non club. race to go ahead.

IAM not saying it's a pain in the arse and I appreciate clubs that take a more civil service approach this thread is about the people that have guts
I think setanta club goes ahead
the European sprint champs go ahead .
athy triathlon not sure how many iiss but I take my hut of those people pioneers make the sport and if they do t happen fine but they tried and that counts and that will be the races I will especially recommend

There’s a big difference between an IM race taking in €1m in entry fees and taking over a town and a small race run by volunteers to make a few quid for their club.

At a certain stage it becomes too much work for volunteers who have a life outside of triathlon. Even when race organisation runs perfectly there’s a lot of work, adding more work to that takes the enjoyment out of organising a race and you also have to deal with the whining of racers who don’t like the changes you’ve had to make.

Bertje14 · 23-06-2020 11:16pm

peter kern wrote: »

all valid points for a glass half full thread but this thread is about people like the race director of ironman talin who at something like 48 hours notice roled out. a new swim venue when he realized the swim in the sea was to cold .
so where are the races that would have difficulties
kilkee transition . solution part of it could be put on the road .
athy duathlon run would be difficult but would there not be a solution
again I do fail to see why it is ahrder for a club race than a non club. race to go ahead.

IAM not saying it's a pain in the arse and I appreciate clubs that take a more civil service approach this thread is about the people that have guts
I think setanta club goes ahead
the European sprint champs go ahead .
athy triathlon not sure how many iiss but I take my hut of those people pioneers make the sport and if they do t happen fine but they tried and that counts and that will be the races I will especially recommend

I think you are being very harsh on the people that have cancelled their races. Without justification to be honest. They all did it to the best of their knowledge. To what was in front of them at the time. Well established races like Carlow, Tyrone & Sheephave to name only a few. Calling them gutless is just a bridge to far.
A couple of months ago we didn't even know where we were with this virus. It is only now that is getting better and who knows where we are in 1 or 2 months.

Yes Setanta Club is going ahead. Not a TI race so the whole 8 pages guide with 20 points doesn't apply for them.

I am happy for them and I am happy that these races go ahead. Hell I will probably races some of them. I just hope that we don't end up with a situation like with Djokovic and his tennis tournament.

Bertje14 · 23-06-2020 11:16pm

griffin100 wrote: »

There’s a big difference between an IM race taking in €1m in entry fees and taking over a town and a small race run by volunteers to make a few quid for their club.

At a certain stage it becomes too much work for volunteers who have a life outside of triathlon. Even when race organisation runs perfectly there’s a lot of work, adding more work to that takes the enjoyment out of organising a race and you also have to deal with the whining of racers who don’t like the changes you’ve had to make.

Amen to that!!!!

benji2006 · 25-06-2020 3:29pm

https://www.facebook.com/ennistriclub/

Ennis Triathlon Club

***i-Tri Cancelled***

Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, a decision has been taken to cancel our i-Tri triathlon that was due to take place on August 22nd.
We understand the disappointment this decision will cause, and it was a difficult decision to make, but the race committee felt that the health and safety of the large numbers of participants, marshals and spectators who would have gathered on the day had to take priority.
All entrants will be refunded automatically in the coming weeks.
We wish to thank you all for your ongoing support and we can't wait to get back again next year, better than ever!
In the meantime stay safe, fit and healthy.
Yours in sport,
Ennis Tri Club Race Committee

Bertje14 · 25-06-2020 3:39pm

benji2006 wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/ennistriclub/

Ennis Triathlon Club

***i-Tri Cancelled***

Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, a decision has been taken to cancel our i-Tri triathlon that was due to take place on August 22nd.
We understand the disappointment this decision will cause, and it was a difficult decision to make, but the race committee felt that the health and safety of the large numbers of participants, marshals and spectators who would have gathered on the day had to take priority.
All entrants will be refunded automatically in the coming weeks.
We wish to thank you all for your ongoing support and we can't wait to get back again next year, better than ever!
In the meantime stay safe, fit and healthy.
Yours in sport,
Ennis Tri Club Race Committee

hopefully back next year.

Yermander · 25-06-2020 3:46pm

benji2006 wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/ennistriclub/

Ennis Triathlon Club

***i-Tri Cancelled***

Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, a decision has been taken to cancel our i-Tri triathlon that was due to take place on August 22nd.
We understand the disappointment this decision will cause, and it was a difficult decision to make, but the race committee felt that the health and safety of the large numbers of participants, marshals and spectators who would have gathered on the day had to take priority.
All entrants will be refunded automatically in the coming weeks.
We wish to thank you all for your ongoing support and we can't wait to get back again next year, better than ever!
In the meantime stay safe, fit and healthy.
Yours in sport,
Ennis Tri Club Race Committee

Fermoy Blackwater triathlon cancelled yesterday and Moby Dick cancelled a while ago. Looks like a lot of August and September club run races are being cancelled.

Apart from Hardman, is there any confirmed they are still going ahead at the moment?

Bertje14 · 25-06-2020 3:56pm

Yermander wrote: »

Fermoy Blackwater triathlon cancelled yesterday and Moby Dick cancelled a while ago. Looks like a lot of August and September club run races are being cancelled.

Apart from Hardman, is there any confirmed they are still going ahead at the moment?

Carlingford definitiely

Top of Mourne maybe

peter kern · 25-06-2020 4:58pm

Bertje14 wrote: »

I think you are being very harsh on the people that have cancelled their races. Without justification to be honest. They all did it to the best of their knowledge. To what was in front of them at the time. Well established races like Carlow, Tyrone & Sheephave to name only a few. Calling them gutless is just a bridge to far.
A couple of months ago we didn't even know where we were with this virus. It is only now that is getting better and who knows where we are in 1 or 2 months.

Yes Setanta Club is going ahead. Not a TI race so the whole 8 pages guide with 20 points doesn't apply for them.

I am happy for them and I am happy that these races go ahead. Hell I will probably races some of them. I just hope that we don't end up with a situation like with Djokovic and his tennis tournament.

I admire the efforts of people that try . I do not say the people that don't try are wrong .
You want to read that I put the races down that cancell again it's the opposite I take my hat off the people that try.

RacoonQueen · 28-06-2020 12:53pm

Yermander wrote: »

Fermoy Blackwater triathlon cancelled yesterday and Moby Dick cancelled a while ago. Looks like a lot of August and September club run races are being cancelled.

Apart from Hardman, is there any confirmed they are still going ahead at the moment?

Tri the Hook is going ahead.

I came on here to see if there was anything else going ahead. Planning on just going down to Waterford for Metalman weekend and splitting the route over the weekend myself. Get some practice in for next year.

Dental Floss · 29-06-2020 10:23am

Quest Glendalough confirmed 31st October !

Yermander · 29-06-2020 1:00pm

Quest Killarney going ahead on 10th October too

Cona · 30-06-2020 6:17pm

Has there been a new date announced for Metalman 2021?

With Ironman gone to August I assume this would slot in nicely around June?

RacoonQueen · 01-07-2020 3:37pm

Cona wrote: »

Has there been a new date announced for Metalman 2021?

With Ironman gone to August I assume this would slot in nicely around June?

I think August is perfect time really...Tri Tyrone already in July and Athy Double in June. Early August is perfect time for anyone doing Barcelona.
Hoping I get my money back for Vitoria and after either that or slogging through an event next year, I will never be touching another Ironman event myself.

rxchxy · 01-07-2020 3:59pm

Has anyone done Celtic Warrior and would recommend it? Looking for a middle distance race before IM Barcelona

EC1000 · 01-07-2020 4:08pm

rxchxy wrote: »

Has anyone done Celtic Warrior and would recommend it? Looking for a middle distance race before IM Barcelona

In past years, it has been more of a training event than a race. The numbers are low (or at least were in previous editions) so it was somewhat of a time trial. IMHO, it is perfect if you are looking for a blow out to see where you are in terms of fitness. The course is well set up and you return to transition on several occasions so you can keep on top of nutrition, etc.

Bertje14 · 03-07-2020 12:41pm

rxchxy wrote: »

Has anyone done Celtic Warrior and would recommend it? Looking for a middle distance race before IM Barcelona

I know a lot of guys in the club that are going for Barça are doing the event.

To be honest I have only heard good things about it but like the Ec1000 mentioned it is more a training event. They even mention it on their website it is a competitive event.

Now that Top of Mourne is gone as well (thank god I did sign up just yet but was planning to) I will probably sign up for this but not sure as I don't want to curse the event

. Everything that I sign up for or thinking to sign up for just gets cancelled

Anyway we will see but feel I need something to look forward to. Just so I am not training for the sake of training. Got a bit fed but with Virtual IM races but they served a purpose I suppose.

TopOfTheHill · 03-07-2020 2:15pm

LostSheep is also a nice training tester for Barca, only a few weeks before.
Again, don't compete, just enjoy the day out and go at a % of race effort.

But, who nows if either will happen this year ...

Bertje14 · 03-07-2020 2:48pm

TopOfTheHill wrote: »

LostSheep is also a nice training tester for Barca, only a few weeks before.
Again, don't compete, just enjoy the day out and go at a % of race effort.

But, who nows if either will happen this year ...

They are bringing out a statement next week I think plus sold out as well but it is one the bucket list. which only got longer this year

RacoonQueen · 04-07-2020 11:42am

TopOfTheHill wrote: »

LostSheep is also a nice training tester for Barca, only a few weeks before.
Again, don't compete, just enjoy the day out and go at a % of race effort.

But, who nows if either will happen this year ...

Ironman have rearranged Vitoria to October 12th so can't see why Barcelona wouldn't happen in that case.

peter kern · 07-07-2020 4:08pm

https://www.triathlonireland.com/Events/Race-Calendar/

rodneyr1981 · 16-07-2020 10:07am

Reckon the delay of phase 4 impacts the planned TI races?

StaggerLee · 16-07-2020 12:10pm

rodneyr1981 wrote: »

Reckon the delay of phase 4 impacts the planned TI races?

Any races happening before Aug 10th with more than 200 people will need to re-plan

I can’t see much changing after August 10th if anything we’ll be going backwards.

Bertje14 · 16-07-2020 4:03pm

I heard Lost Sheep has been cancelled as well.

any word on that?

Hardman currently still going ahead it said on Facebook

tunney · 16-07-2020 4:08pm

Bertje14 wrote: »

I heard Lost Sheep has been cancelled as well.

any word on that?

Hardman currently still going ahead it said on Facebook

Little Bo Peep will be finding no sheep this year alright.

Kurt_Godel. · 16-07-2020 10:27pm

Hardman half (Waterville) has to cut numbers to 200 (and that includes Marshalls). Its a shame as he had good numbers booked for this race, its a small operation but a model for what Tri races can be like in Ireland.

Bertje14 · 17-07-2020 9:28am

Kurt_Godel. wrote: »

Hardman half (Waterville) has to cut numbers to 200 (and that includes Marshalls). Its a shame as he had good numbers booked for this race, its a small operation but a model for what Tri races can be like in Ireland.

Pitty indeed but at least it is going ahead. Fingers crossed all goes well. What you wouldn't want to hear is that because of the race there were additional cases. I was thinking of doing Celtic warrior not so sure anymore now.

S_D · 20-07-2020 10:06pm

Vittoria was cancelled today. Looks like Barca will probably get the bullet too

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