109 replies to this topic

[kb]

ratdog, on May 4 2010, 05:33 PM, said:

PIS are a bunch of very dedicated guys who really know how to turn heads when out on the course.  Its great to see these clubs making an impact.

Looks like you joined the wrong club then Ratty

kb

[Mango]

B+, on May 4 2010, 09:31 AM, said:

Hey Miners, your so gone, Mango has some serious training partners here at P.I.S and he will be ready and willing to open up a can of whoop ass come May 1 2011.............assuming he stays upright...

What he said...........

.........and keeping the rubber on the ground come 1/5/11 is going to be a piece of P.I.S  

[Mango]

miners, on May 4 2010, 05:35 PM, said:

yes, even Ironman-connect made mention of it in a couple of their press releases, so not just idle speculation.  Haven't heard any direct confirmation of the planned bike leg extension at this stage, but will let you know if I do

Has there been any speculation about the spots that will become available as people start to pull out for whatever reason?  Being the social butterfly that you are miners, I'm sure you will hear about it well before the masses.

[SpartaJen]

B+, on May 4 2010, 09:31 AM, said:

Hey Miners, your so gone, Mango has some serious training partners here at P.I.S and he will be ready and willing to open up a can of whoop ass come May 1 2011.............assuming he stays upright...

He's going to have to. Otherwise he's going to have a long wait until I am free to go & pick him up from the medic tent (again)....  

[miners]

Mango, on May 4 2010, 09:14 PM, said:

Has there been any speculation about the spots that will become available as people start to pull out for whatever reason?  Being the social butterfly that you are miners, I'm sure you will hear about it well before the masses.

I'm still very curious about this, and reportedly, the local organising committee aren't aware of the protocols/policy yet either.  Will let you know if I hear anything though.

With any luck, I might get out to ride 1x lap of the much vaulted, and under negotiation 90km bike course this weekend.  Will make for a fast 'middle' section on the bike

[B+]

ratdog, on May 4 2010, 01:33 AM, said:

PIS are a bunch of very dedicated guys who really know how to turn heads when out on the course.  Its great to see these clubs making an impact.

You are sadly misinformed here ratdog, 1, their not really that dedicated except for about 12 weeks of the year and 2 P.I.S is not a club it is a team which is made up pretty much from all Panthers Tri CLub members.
There is criteria to become a member of Team P.I.S (Penrith Insitute of Sport) most of which have nothing to do with actual race performance.
As for turning heads on the course only our girls do that...

Train safe

[B+]

miners, on May 4 2010, 04:00 PM, said:

With any luck, I might get out to ride 1x lap of the much vaulted, and under negotiation 90km bike course this weekend.  Will make for a fast 'middle' section on the bike

Mango will be faster still on that middle section.................you know his bike is RED!! The fast colour.


On another note Miners, I heard there is a fella up your way who is running some pretty impressive km's at the moment, upwards of 150km per week and he is looking to smash it up at a few runs this year, he's suppossedly even only working part time, know anything?

Train safe

[PlodBod]

70.3 roll call

tiger angel
brewer
TriPlod

Edited by PlodBod, 05 May 2010 - 12:57 PM.

[miners]

B+, on May 5 2010, 09:42 AM, said:

Mango will be faster still on that middle section.................you know his bike is RED!! The fast colour.


On another note Miners, I heard there is a fella up your way who is running some pretty impressive km's at the moment, upwards of 150km per week and he is looking to smash it up at a few runs this year, he's suppossedly even only working part time, know anything?

Train safe

aha - but my bike's redder

and B+ - no, I've been hitting the snooze a bit lately so haven't spotted the mystery runner.  But to be honest, with the amount of people that now run/ride/ski/walk/swim early in this town, it'd be hard to distinguish the gentleman

and mango, a certain someone still isn't on that list.  Not saying it's your responsibility or nothing ...

[paigebaby]

Miners, so what is the rumour on the new bike course, where does it go now?

[miners]

well purely rumour, but the use of the Pac Hwy has been discussed. It would involve shutting down one side of divided carriageway for the race - but that's hardly uncommon on the stretch between Bulahdelah and Kempsey, 'cept it's usually for months at a times, not just one Sunday  

[Mango]

miners, on May 5 2010, 01:27 PM, said:

and mango, a certain someone still isn't on that list.  Not saying it's your responsibility or nothing ...

I am tempted to out this person but I suspect I may live to regret it.  This person has 24 hours to out themselves otherwise all bets are off.....

[kb]

I will out her/him

[paigebaby]

ohh this is getting interesting.

[SpartaJen]

B+, on May 5 2010, 09:42 AM, said:

Mango will be faster still on that middle section.................you know his bike is RED!! The fast colour.

No it's not. Unless he has bought / ordered another one & not told me...

[miners]

um ... I think you responded to the wrong post Jen

[sfGnome]

Mango, on May 5 2010, 07:48 PM, said:

I am tempted to out this person but I suspect I may live to regret it.  This person has 24 hours to out themselves otherwise all bets are off.....

It is my understanding, though perhaps a person with LEGAL training could confirm, that once information has been legally placed in the public domain, we are no longer bound by any non-disclosure agreements...

[miners]

sfGnome, on May 5 2010, 11:03 PM, said:

It is my understanding, though perhaps a person with LEGAL training could confirm, that once information has been legally placed in the public domain, we are no longer bound by any non-disclosure agreements...

hey, I can think of one person who'd be able to decipher that!

[kb]

miners, on May 6 2010, 08:52 AM, said:

hey, I can think of one person who'd be able to decipher that!

Really miners?  And who might that be pray tell?  

[Mango]

miners, on May 6 2010, 08:52 AM, said:

hey, I can think of one person who'd be able to decipher that!

that's right miners. I think you know that I know that gnome and kb know who that person might be.
the link in gnome's post couldn't make it any easier to work out who this person is.

[Mouse]

Mango, on May 6 2010, 07:52 AM, said:

that's right miners. I think you know that I know that gnome and kb know who that person might be.
the link in gnome's post couldn't make it any easier to work out who this person is.

And I think you know that I know that kb and miners and gnome know, and I know what they know so I know who that person is too  

[miners]

oh for crying out loud miss! Come on and front up. We're all really excited for you for stepping up but can't say so officially

[paigebaby]

Oh quit the suspense, just put a screen dump of the blog on here and get it over with.

[kb]

And in other news, I've entered the Half Ironman - sorry 70.3 - at Port Macquarie in May next year. I should highlight use of the word "I"; no team, no hired (gum) runners. Just me. Guess I'd better get the running thing sorted out soon...

I want to see those "gum" runners?

Edited by kb, 07 May 2010 - 05:37 PM.

[SpartaJen]

miners, on May 7 2010, 07:56 AM, said:

oh for crying out loud miss! Come on and front up. We're all really excited for you for stepping up but can't say so officially

While your excitement is appreciated (not to mention amusing), don't get too excited. I haven't run 10k or more in 2 years. Or is it 3? I forget...

[miners]

Jen_runs, on May 7 2010, 08:15 PM, said:

While your excitement is appreciated (not to mention amusing), don't get too excited. I haven't run 10k or more in 2 years. Or is it 3? I forget...

hey, take it from me.  Running isn't a pre-requisite for long course triathlon

[plu]

HI all,

Channel 9 now for the telecast of this years event.

Plu

[Phoenix]

I've got to say, I was amazed by how quickly the entries for both the Ironman and the 70.3 filled.  I've got this penciled in, along with many others no doubt, as a life goal.  Looks like it's going to take quite a bit of logistical planning just to get in, let alone the training .

[SpartaJen]

miners, on May 7 2010, 10:15 PM, said:

hey, take it from me.  Running isn't a pre-requisite for long course triathlon

I've watched enough tris over the years to realise this Miners. Why do you think I entered?  

My second biggest problem is that I won't have anyone at the finish line to watch me finish my first Half. I've told Mango he's got to go sub-9 in order to be there to see me finish

[thomo]

Jen_runs, on May 9 2010, 02:26 PM, said:

I've watched enough tris over the years to realise this Miners. Why do you think I entered?  

My second biggest problem is that I won't have anyone at the finish line to watch me finish my first Half. I've told Mango he's got to go sub-9 in order to be there to see me finish

I am sure that the people at the finish will give you a cheer.

Just need to design a half coolrunner / transitions cap for maximum cheer effect.

Look forward to taking your chocolate off your hands in November at Nepean.

[paigebaby]

Jen Runs, dont worry about not having anyone at the finish line.  There will be plenty of people cheering you on, you may not know them, but they will still make that finish chute memorable.
Besides, you can always volunteer as a catcher for the Ironman, and not leave the finish are and be there for everyone else.

[PlodBod]

miners, on May 7 2010, 10:15 PM, said:

hey, take it from me.  Running isn't a pre-requisite for long course triathlon

Neither is swimming or cycling.

[Mouse]

plu, on May 8 2010, 10:10 PM, said:

HI all,

Channel 9 now for the telecast of this years event.

Plu

We were watching it from the coffee club during our "post yum cha" coffee   Was awesome to see, even without sound!  Didn't see my tony abbott sign though, shame - could have been my 15mins of fame!

[SpartaJen]

Paige, I don't need to be catching to be there for everyone else. I have a huge number of friends racing the IM this year.

Plod, I actually thinking swimming is a pre-req for tris - isn't the only other alternative drowning?  

Mouse, we recorded it. I'll get it downloaded. If not, you'll have to come over for a viewing!

[Mouse]

Jen_runs, on May 9 2010, 03:16 PM, said:

Paige, I don't need to be catching to be there for everyone else. I have a huge number of friends racing the IM this year.

Plod, I actually thinking swimming is a pre-req for tris - isn't the only other alternative drowning?  

Mouse, we recorded it. I'll get it downloaded. If not, you'll have to come over for a viewing!

A visit to casa de mango is indeed in order me thinks!!  

Also, NTR will be at the finish for you, he will no doubt want a break from all the time he will be spending waiting for me anyway!

[kb]

Jen_runs, on May 10 2010, 06:16 AM, said:

Paige, I don't need to be catching to be there for everyone else. I have a huge number of friends racing the IM this year.

But catching is an extra special way to be there for your extra special friends.  Thanks PB

kb

[PlodBod]

Jen_runs, on May 10 2010, 06:16 AM, said:

Plod, I actually thinking swimming is a pre-req for tris - isn't the only other alternative drowning?  

hehe I meant .... nah forget it... lost in translation

Edited by PlodBod, 10 May 2010 - 05:22 PM.

[Cirque]

Jen_runs, on May 8 2010, 01:26 PM, said:

My second biggest problem is that I won't have anyone at the finish line to watch me finish my first Half.

I wouldn't be too sure about that!  

[blair]

Cirque, on May 11 2010, 08:44 PM, said:

I wouldn't be too sure about that!  

Gee Cirque, you're such a good friend. You were there when I did my first 6ft and are you now saying that you'll be there when I do my first IM?  

[miners]

Cirque, on May 11 2010, 08:44 PM, said:

I wouldn't be too sure about that!  

about time you came down here.  Seems like I'm up there every month or so

[SpartaJen]

Cirque, on May 11 2010, 08:44 PM, said:

I wouldn't be too sure about that!  

Huh? Really?    

Holy cr*p. I'd better start - and finish - now!

[sfGnome]

Jen_runs, on May 9 2010, 02:26 PM, said:

My second biggest problem is that I won't have anyone at the finish line to watch me finish my first Half. I've told Mango he's got to go sub-9 in order to be there to see me finish

Not a problem. I'll be looking for a coffee date, so you & TA finish, we'll all grab a coffee and sit around and watch the slow ones (you know, R., Miners, all that bunch) finish...

Edited by sfGnome, 12 May 2010 - 11:14 PM.

[superflake]

Race is on now. Ironman Live

Pete Jacobs leading Mitch Anderson by 4 mins at 135k of the race on the bike with Vernay, Holborrow and Ogden sharing 3rd 10 mins back.

Melissa Rollison has a 4 min lead on the bike over Belinda Granger and Jo Lawn.

CR Paul Every was out of the water in 1:08 in 574th spot. Only up to half way on the bike though.

[thomo]

Ratdog is smoking it, bib 158.

Mouse is flying, bib 1039. From nite_time_runner ""just saw rach going up MFD hill about 3:30hours, looking determined and focussed"

KB made it through he swim well, bib 1114.

Helmet did a good swim bib 560.

Tracking can be done here. http://ironmanlive.c...ralia&year=2011

[thomo]

Further update by  nite_time_runner "Rach is now about 8km into her 2nd bike lap. about 82km to go. she is awesome! She is smiling"

[henryjoseph]

Anyone know if there is a free-to-air TV broadcast (in Sydney)?  I can't seem to find one (didn't necessarily surprise me, but thought i'd ask).

Cheers

[thomo]

henryjoseph, on 01 May 2011 - 12:13 PM, said:

Anyone know if there is a free-to-air TV broadcast (in Sydney)?  I can't seem to find one (didn't necessarily surprise me, but thought i'd ask).

Cheers

No, there will be a highlights package. When that will be I am not sure.

[Easy Tiger]

I guess that's race over then. Can't imagine them catching Jacobs on the run, barring injury they won't catch Rollison either.

[thomo]

Balri is bib number 428 and has had a good swim and is biking well.

[thomo]

Ratdog out on the run. Did the 180 km cycle in 5:18:49.