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Ironman Ireland 70.3 - Sept 2nd 2012
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28-10-2011 7:07pm#1
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I got no email
Still not listed on the official 70.3 site http://ironman.com/events/ironman70.3
But if it's going ahead I'll be at it again. My plan is to possibly do one in May/June, and then this one in Sept.0 -
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I wasnt saying I wanted california weather.Bad weather, riptides, swells, wind, driving rain, cold, sunshine all part of what should make you do any event.
But if I sign up for a HIM, and thats what Im training for, then I would like if at all possible for the course to be what I entered. All through the year there was talk here about the risks of a shortened or cancelled swim in Galway, and that is what happened. 0 -
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I have to agree that the swim in Galway is always going to be a risk. It was the right call on the day this year.
I just hope they sort transition and the post race slop that they called food. They were my only 2 issues with the race this year. Weather is out of everyones control so no point stressing over that.
A nice day would be good though!
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Woah there Catweazle
The weather (wind) is Achill was tough but there was no question that it should not have gone ahead. I didn't hear of a single person who said it should not have gone ahead, be it boards or race party. The boards thread has 15 people rating it excellent and 3 rating it very good, out of total 18.
The lads who organise it are pretty sound so certainly wasn't the case that they weren't offering refunds as I don't think anyone asked. It was just crap weather and they advised people the night before that it might be cut short.
On the other hand, I was pissed off it was cut short. I came to race the full course. But you can't control the weather and I wouldn't like to see organisers out of pocket because of it. They were unlucky but they still put a good race.
I agree with Oryx in that I want to enter a race where it's going to be the full course and not canceled/cut short. Galway half Iron swim was always questioned whether it would go ahead so it's a valid reason for having second thoughts about it.
You can't compare tris with adventure races/multi sports. They're only as easy or hard as you make them. True, distances don't matter for the likes of Roar and GF, but a shortened swim in a 70.3 isn't a 70.3
I'm considering entering Galway but its the swim that niggles me.0 -
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I have to agree that the swim in Galway is always going to be a risk. It was the right call on the day this year.
Two important questions:
1. What is it with that swim? Why it is so dangerous?
2. Registration, registration, when?
IMHO orgs might consider starting the event later in the day. How about a decent lake in the neighbourhood? Maybe they are too serious about that 'iron' part0 -
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griffin100 wrote: »If you're thinking of a HIM and the swim worries you I'd reccomend the Tri An Mhi half or the Humbert Challenge which both have lakes swims, less crowded course and cost a hell of a lot less to enter than Galway.
I need one of these 35 slots to Las Vegas and although my getting one of them probably won't happen anytime soon I need at least to give it a try so my choice of event is limited. Otherwise I fully agree. This 70.3 in Galway looks quite tough on video, especially bike because of the wet road but I hope on 2-9-2012 the weather will be much better 0 -
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Didn't hear that. Tell us more....
Just seems odd that it took them nearly two months to announce a new date and Ironman Ireland still isn't listed on the 70.3 events list. I have no idea what I'm talking about though - other than it's apparently 'more costly' to stage this even here than it is elsewhere. I'm just speculating really. 0 -
RacoonQueen wrote: »Just seems odd that it took them nearly two months to announce a new date and Ironman Ireland still isn't listed on the 70.3 events list. I have no idea what I'm talking about though - other than it's apparently 'more costly' to stage this even here than it is elsewhere. I'm just speculating really.
As far as I know this event was operated under a franchise model but as a WTC owned race run by the local lads. I know in the US WTC likes to run all races themselves and bought the rights back from NAS a few years back but in Europe I think are usually under the franchise model.
I did hear some rumours that the lads couldn't raise the cash to become a franchise and this only came to light later in the organisation for the 2011 event.0 -
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You know I would be more inclined to enter this if Ironman wasn't involved.
They put an astronomical overhead on the entry fee and you get very little from what I can see on top of the Lost Sheep or Swinford provide for a 1/3 of the money
I think the local organizers from what I have heard and saw on the day overall did a good job - would people depart in droves if it wasn't Ironman backed and was more competitively priced. Only a small few have any real ambition in racing it for the slots to Las Vegas
Of course the road closures, organization, volunteers, finishing straight etc etc need to be in place but with the backing of the local Triathlon club I would think its very possible. I stand to be corrected but I would be very doubtful if Ironman did much more than collect their race entry fees, make sure the set up was adequate and send over Mike Reilly (probably all expenses paid)
IMO a lot of people did the race because it was IM branded. Some even think they're Ironmen but that's a whole other can of worms!
IMO, the organisers did do a good job. A couple of minor complaints about the organization but for the first running of the event I thought it was well done. You get a lot more for your entry in the Lost Sheep. All you got for the 70.3 in Galway was a poxy bag. I can't comment on Swinford as I've never done it.
I honestly think if the IM brand wasn't there it would be a 300-500 competitor race at most. The brand attracts people. It will be interesting to see if it sells out again this year.0 -
IMO a lot of people did the race because it was IM branded. Some even think they're Ironmen but that's a whole other can of worms!
IMO, the organisers did do a good job. A couple of minor complaints about the organization but for the first running of the event I thought it was well done. You get a lot more for your entry in the Lost Sheep. All you got for the 70.3 in Galway was a poxy bag. I can't comment on Swinford as I've never done it.
I honestly think if the IM brand wasn't there it would be a 300-500 competitor race at most. The brand attracts people. It will be interesting to see if it sells out again this year.
Which would have made the organisers more money 300-500 unbranded or 2000 branded.
2000 people in the first year race for inexperienced organisers was never going to result in a first rate race. They did well considering.
Still no convinced of the longevity of the event.0 -
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