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Post by Killian on Dec 18, 2008 11:01:57 GMT
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Post by jp on Dec 18, 2008 12:28:47 GMT
Has anyone discussed what races the club will be doing next year as in which ones there will be a good attendance of MTC athletes, dont think it would be a bad idea if every one posted which races they were thinking of doing at least then the new members could get on board and join in along with the rest of us. At least then we could go arrive in numbers and hopefully Bully the opposition into submission fitted out like a flowing sea of Red and Black in our MTC Gear......HOO AHHH, GO ON MTC!!!!  |
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Post by colm on Dec 18, 2008 13:02:04 GMT
JP, I might go for Athlone. Supposed to be great for a fast time. I hear there's a short cut on the run section......isn't that right?
Killian? Aidan? Am I right?
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Post by rbracken on Dec 18, 2008 13:59:33 GMT
I reckon, as suggested by Brian at the AGM, to try to focus on TI scoring events and put a plan together to focus on an overall strategy. The aim being to get the club up the TI leader board. Let's not try to beat each other, let's try to beat everyone else  |
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Post by Killian on Dec 18, 2008 14:29:46 GMT
Alright Boycee
Get posting! The committee needs feedback, what race would you like to see a 'hoard' from MTC headin too ? ? ? ?
I'm hoping to do 4-5 events next year. Will aim for Joey Hannan in May, Sligo and Beast of the East in July, maybe Dublin in August and finish off supporting local events in Sept, namely Lough Key and Tri an Mhi (their debut race). The Lough Key race is fantastic, perfect setting for a race, and the Tri An Mhi crew often come over to Lilliput for the Open Water swims - I guess I'm asking folk to support local races!
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Post by jp on Dec 18, 2008 15:08:21 GMT
Alright my son, Ill be hoping to do Lisbon in April, Mourne in Castlewellington in 1st Aug, Athlone sprint in 18th July, Joey Hannon in may, and pondering on half iron in wexford in Aug...either that or dublin. A few of us also doing the achill half marathon in july also.
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Post by Killian on Dec 18, 2008 17:05:41 GMT
Nice one my son, chusty!
Are you thinkin the full tilt in Eireman?
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Post by jp on Dec 18, 2008 17:15:15 GMT
I am in me hole! half jobbie for me if i do, not fully ready for the mad house just yet! Ill be happy if i can complete the half one  |
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Post by franzoni on Dec 18, 2008 20:24:30 GMT
hello,
just wondering if you are doing team events again next year? i would really like to join a team for one of the events?? i remember doing the swim leg of the womens team in some race a few years ago and it was fun.. but im not swimming this time! i need more tt practice as my head tends to go before my legs!
Sarah
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Post by micdug on Dec 18, 2008 22:06:45 GMT
Hi Jp,
Yes I also think it would be a good Idea for members to post races they are thinking of doing.I for one was the soul Representative for MTC in two races i did this year and I must say I felt "LONELY" .Its always nice to have fellow members to keep you company!.
This year I'm thinking of doing Kilkee,Athlone,Kinsale,Mourne,and finally I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm signed up for Eireman full distance as well ! " I MUST BE MAD".
I think Wexford looks like its going to be a great event and why not be part of the first ever long distance race held in Ireland !
Mick,
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Post by doug on Dec 18, 2008 22:08:12 GMT
Heya Sarah,i've signed up for Lisbon but might have to withdraw due to injury and do swim on a team instead, not sure if you would want to travel all the way to Portugal tough.
Eireman are running an ironman event this year in wexford and you can enter teams of up to six people 2 swimmers 2 cyclest 2 runners,i think between the wheelers the tri club and the running club you could put some really good teams together, I know some really good runners that may be interested and with yourself and stephen on the bike anthony and maybe enda swim.......
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Post by doug on Dec 18, 2008 22:15:40 GMT
P.s well done mick,i.ve signed up for half distance in wexford,if injury gets better might go for full,I'd be carefull not to do to much coming up to august.
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Post by rbracken on Dec 19, 2008 8:32:34 GMT
Hi Guys,
there's definitely great enthusiasm yet again this/next year. In terms of event selection, might I suggest that the "committee" review the best Olympic/Sprint races with which to accumulate points (and Eire/Wexford man for the lunatics). So rather than everyone posting their preference for triathlons, maybe it might be better for the "committee" or a "committee" working group to figure out the races the club would like people to do in order of preference? Then maybe people can pick the triathlons they want to do with a mind to trying to participate in the triathlons that are highest up this "preferred" table? E.g. let's say the following triathlons will gain the most points in the order indicated ...
1. Dublin City
2. Hell of the West
3. Beast of the East
4. Mourne
5. Athy
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So, in order to gain the club points, people would go for Dublin City rather than Mourne (assuming they're on around the same time). Of course, this is further complicated as the date of the Triathlons would need to be taken into account but I think that the "committee" could rank the events based on ranking points, date, geographical location, etc.
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Post by Killian on Dec 19, 2008 9:59:34 GMT
Mic - just to be picky, but there's been long distance and Ironman distance events in Ireland for an age, Ireman up North, Kenmare etc.
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Post by brianivory on Dec 19, 2008 11:26:38 GMT
"Ronan",
Your right...there is a lot of interest in agreeing on a club race this year. The committee already has it on our to do list to help the club pick one so watch this space! I would however point out that it's not all about points! the club race short list will be picked based primarily on quality of the race and the potential for making a bit of a weekend out of it for the club! Thanks to all for the suggestions of races and keep them coming. I'd be a big fan of doing one of the toughest olympic distances around (Connemmara tri) buts that's just me!
"Brian I" """""""""
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