IRONMAN 2009

[gduffy]

Hi

Was chatting to Brian B last night and given the significant interest to appears to be in possible Ironman participation in 2009 we feel it is a good idea to meet up for a chat next week.

For those thinking of doing it it is very important to make your decision in the next few weeks as most of the European Events will be full over the next month or so. (IM Germany already full for 2009 and Austria expected to be full next week)

Suggest we meet up in Bloomfield House Hotel main bar (they have been very good to us this year) next thursday at 8pm.

ALL WELCOME !!!

[marcbutler]

Hi,

We have a core in Athlone of about 6/7 people interested in ironman Austria next year. I will run ur meeting by the lads to see if we can get there.
We have figured that this one seems to be the easiest one (i know there is no such thing as an easy ironman).
We would be very interested to hear ur thoughts next week. See u then if we can get there.

[bboyle]

Hi Marc,

Austria the Easiest one?? - Love your positive attitude!

If you are interested in doing Austria, I'm not sure but I think it fills up very fast so you might have to be vigilant. It is on this Sunday and 2009 entries open the next day.... it might be a good idea to google some of the forums and see what they advise.

Good luck to Barry Lambe (former chairman of Midland Tri) who is taking part in Austria this weekend.

Hopefully see you in Mullingar. if not there will be a gang over at Triathlone..... I think Midland Tri will have a promotional stand somewhere.....(Conor/Killian?)

Regards
Brian

[Killian]

Yeah, promo stand in Athlone, i think near the Athlone Town Centre

Killian

[conorkelly]

Hi All,

We have been checking the ironman Austria website and as far we can figure entries opne at 12 midnight on 13th july or plan is to log on at 12 mid night and register straight away. What plans have ye made so far have you any Ironman courses picked etc? I know the Austria one will fill up very quick but we will have to be perpeared and I think we will should be ok. It would be nice if we all could get into the same Ironman. I will attend the meeting on thursday night. See you all at tri to beat cancer.

Conor

[brianivory]

Can MTC'ers going to the IM meeting on thursday wear their club t-shirts? We want to take a few promotional photo's for CK tri just before the meeting.
Thanks
Brian I

[bboyle]

A huge congratulations to Barry Lambe who completed Ironman Austria in a blistering 10hrs 35mins and 42seconds. An incredible time.

For those of you who don't know Barry, he was a former chairman of Midland Triathlon Club in the early years who worked and lived in Tullamore and is the clubs first Ironman. He and his wife Pauline have moved back to their native Wexford recently, but for anyone who attends any road races or attend any cross country events will surely bump into them.

I think there is a gang of Midlandes planning IM Austria next year, and no doubt will want to talk to him.

Well done again Barry.

Brian

BARRY LAMBE
SWIM : 01:14:14
BIKE: 05:36:36
RUN: 03:36:32
TOTAL = 10:35:42 !!!

[brianivory]

Blistering is right!

Folks,
For those of you signing up for IM Austria '09 please note registration time on the website is midnight tonight Auatria time which is 1 hour ahead of us.
Brian I

[savage]

THE 11TH KÄRNTEN IRONMAN AUSTRIA IS SOLD OUT!

In 92 minutes the IRONMAN Austria 2009 was fully booked! No registration possible anymore!
The Kärnten IRONMAN Austria is already sold out!

On Monday, 14th July, the IRONMAN EXPO has been fully booked with 1.100 registrations.

At midnight the online registration openend and in 92 minutes the Kärnten IRONMAN Austria 2009 has been fully booked!

Those - who couldn't register anymore - we can offer IRONMAN France that is taking place on June 28th 2009 - one week before the IRONMAN Austria.

>>> www.ironmanfrance.com