Upcoming Events and Training News
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- Triathlon Ireland Gear fo Sale
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A notice to all Triathlon Ireland members:
Triathlon Ireland are selling off all racing and casual gear currently held
in stock. Please see link below for available race gear and clothing for
purchase.
http://www.triathlonireland.com/filemgmt/visit.php?lid=1073
Kind regards,
Triathlon Ireland
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- Upcoming Races in August
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Swinford AC 8km - Mayo Series Race 4 Date: Sunday, 2 August 2009 - 4:00pm Claregalway 10KM Date: Saturday, 15 August 2009 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm Mayo Sports Partnership 5km Run (Westport) Date: Sunday, 23 August 2009 - 4:00pm
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- Triathlon Chonemara - what a course
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This weekend saw 4 Club members participate in Triathlon Chonemara at Cill Chiarain, Carna, Galway. This is an Olympic Distance race which is part of this years National Series. The weather was mild and the rain held off. There was a noticible breeze from the south (which played its part on the bike).
The swim was in the sea with all 186 competitors off in one wave in a clockwise circuit from the pier around 3 buoys. We all got through it OK. Then onto the bikes. The first watch out here is the climb immediately out of transition onto the main road. It is around 200 metres and it is tough. The bike is an anti-clockwise loop. The first 15km is OK then there is a left hand turn onto a 5km stretch across a bog road (great scenery if you had the time). Then there is another left and onto the road back past Carna and into Cill Chiarain. The southerly breeze played its part for the last half of the bike (straight into our face), and there are plenty nasty little climbs. However, its the run that takes the biscuit on this one. Its straight up hill out of transition for 2.5km. Then down a dip, then back up hill, down a dip, turn around a bollard and do it all again. Agony.
We all got through it safely. Well done Eamonn Kennedy who completed his first Olympic distance race. Eamon reckons he could have picked an easier one! I don't think he could have picked a harder one. Well done Declan Cooke who has now completed two Olympic events in two weeks. Meanwhile myself and Michael Forde had our usual race. Well done Michael. Both Michael and myself managed to come third in our respective age groups.
The event was really well organised by Galway Triathlon Club (www.galwaytriathlonclub.com) with a Bar-B-Q afterwards outside the local shop (and the rain continued to stay away). Great job Brian Galvin as TI Technical Delegate.
If you are going to give this race a go next year my advice is do lots of hill running. I mean hills like the Windy Gap in Lough Talt. Needless to say I didnt.
Bernard McG
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- Quelle Challenge Roth Ironman
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On deciding to enter the Roth ironman, I arrived in Roth via Munich three days before the race. We based ourselves in the city of Nurnberg which is about 22km from the race site. On visiting the race venue you knew a big experience was on hand. The expo centre had over 100 stalls with thousands of people milling around bikes.compression stockings,tri-suits and swim gear.The athmosphere was electric with the likes of Chrissie Wellington and Norman Stadlier happily mixing with the general public.
The unusual thing about Roth is that the run starts at a different point from where the bike starts so that meant two different drop off points for run gear and bike gear. Once that was out of the way it was just a case of waiting for the big morning.
We arrived on the morning of the race at the swim site which is situated at the Main-Donau canal, there were over 20,000 people at the start and to arrive early was very important. the elite sub 9hr category started at 6.30amand again something new to me was the wave start of different groups. My group was scheduled to go at 7.25am so I was already in race mode and a little nervous by 7am. At 7.20am we were called to start so I decided to drop my crocs off at my bike stand, on running back to the start disaster struck. As I came around a corner I stubbed my toes on a piece of concrete,looking down and seeing my little toe at right angles to my foot I knew I was in trouble. My wave had just started into the water and I found myself in a type of dream world. I pulled my little toe back into place and hobbled to the start only to confronted by a steward telling me that I had missed my wave,again instinct took over and I rushed passed him dived into the water and started swimming like a mother f======.
The conditions in the canal were perfect ,calm, clean and well marked.My mind at this stage was very confused as I couldnt believe what had happened to me,as well as that I thought I could be disqualified for having disobeyed a steward. I decided to finish the swim and see how I felt . I kept focus on the finish line and came out of the water in 1 hr 14mins, I didnt know this at the time. Just as I was coming out of the water a fellow competitior hit me on my damaged foot. I can only describe the pain and roar I let under water as scary.
In the changing tent I decided to put on my bike gear and see what would happen, however due to the swelling on my foot it wouldnt go into the shoe, looking around I felt quite desperate and called over a medic who did a fantastic job of strapping my toes,I then decided to take out my insole of the shoe and my foot fitted.
The pain subsided slightly as I started on the bike course and what a course. The roads were smooth, and fast, they were thronged with spectators all going bananas. The Solarerberg hill is about 15km into the cycle and what an experience, about 2km long and over 10,000 peolpe linining the side of the hill you literally were swept up the hill. Greding hill was a little different, a bit like the Windy Gap but longer and needed full concentration. The first loop I really enjoyed , the second loop was a little harder as the wind picked up.The aid stations were great as they had all the nutrition you required so it meant you didnt have to carry much.
Coming near the end of the cycle, my legs felt good but my back and neck were sore and the thoughts of the run and how I would cope were weighing on my mind.I finished the cycle in 6hrs 6 mins
In the run transition area again I approched a medic who restrapped my foot, at this stage the brusing and swelling were very obvious, I gently put my runners on and headed out on to the run course. I was in trouble from the start as I could put no pressure on the front of my foot, I kept shuffling and hobbling until eventually 4km into the run I met up with my brother, I told him I did'nt think I could finish.It was at this point I was faced with the true reality. He took me to one side and explained in no uncertain terms that if I had to crawl I had to finish. I took some pain killers and headed into the great unknown ,the run course is amazing as it brings you through forests along the canal and through little villages. I kept urging myself on and eventually got to 25km.At this point a french competitor called Francois passed me with his arm in a sling, and we got talking and it turnd out that he had broke it near the end of the cycle in a fall. Well that was it for me " no surrender". I eventually got to the end, the hardest thing about the last 10km wasnt the foot but the continous cramping which were the worst I ever experienced, I had forgot to bring my electrolyte tabs on the run course which was a big mistake. I finished the run in4hrs 50mins.
At the end when I seen I had completed the Ironman in 12hrs 32mins I was emotionally overcome, I went to a quite place and had a little sniffle.
On reflection my experience in Germany were great ,the people , the country, the organization of the event were all fantastic.Its a race which would suit anyone thinking of giving ironman a go.
A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE LIQUID MOTION CREW WHO HELPED ME THIS YEAR AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO PAUL AND SIMON WHO HAD TO LISTEN TO ME ALL YEAR.
Yours in sport,
James Geraghty
p.s . During the hardest parts of the race when I was struggling an image of my old friend Mick lyons kept popping into my head. I suspect he would have been pleased.
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- Great success for Liquid Motion at Triathlone 2009
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Last Saturday saw the fourth running of Triathlone. We had a good turnout from Liquid Motion with as usual some outstanding results.
In the Olympic Distance event Marcus Allen and Gerry Devaney put in excellent performances to win 1st place in their respective age groups.
In the Sprint Distance event there were several highlights:
James Brady had an outstanding 2nd place finish in the Junior age group followed in 3rd place by David Devaney with Aaron Donnelly and Daniel Devaney also putting in great times. It is tremendous to see juniors in the Club, all enjoying their racing, and all performing at such a high standard.
Gareth McCormack finished fourth overall in his age group and has now secured a coveted automatic entry into the 2010 European Championships in Athlone. Paul Dunne is back in Triathlon with a bang and with his performance will have hopefully secured his place in the 2010 European Championships. Stephen Donnelly was unlucky with bike mechanical problems. David Donnelly put in a great performance. Mary Dunne was (for the second time this year) unfortunate in losing her timing chip while Michelle Reynolds did really well in the Try event.
As for me. Well I gave it a go!
Well done to everyone. Next event for some is this Saturdays Connemara Triathlon while there should be a great turnout on Sunday for the Crossmolina Aquathon.
Bernard McG
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- Uncollected Prizes from our PowerAde Salmon Run 2009
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We are holding the following unclaimed prizes from our Triathlon last Saturday;
Triona McCaffrey F25-29 2nd
Sarah Neary F30-34 3rd
James Costello M25-29 2nd
Fearghal Mulvihill M25-29 3rd
Pat McManus M60-64 1stDrop us a note at info@liquidMotion.ie and we can make arrangements for you to collect your prize.
Thanks for supporting our Triathlon
Bernard
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- Run and also an Aquathon in Crossmolina
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The following 2 events are taking place in Crossmolina this week;
Tuesday 21st July @ 7pm
6.5 KM FUN RUN / WALK 7:00 p.m.
Kilmurry Community Centre ( rakestreet )
Sunday 26th July @ 3pm
Aquathon
500m Swim in Lough Conn
followed by 5 KM Run around CrossmolinaHope some club members can support one or both events.
Bernard
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- Lost and Found in Transition
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As we cleaned up transition area after our Triathlon yesterday we came across the following items of clothing that were left behind;
Blue Seveny Sprint wet suit size ML (owner now contacted)
Grey Nike Pro run top size L
Black Kalenji run shorts size L
2XU one piece tri suit Black with green stitching size S
All is washed and dried
Please drop us a note at info@liquidmotion.ie if you are the owner of any of these items and we can make arrangements for their return.
Thanks
Bernard
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- Salmon Run 2009 Results
- Provisional Salmon run 2009 results.
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- Marshals needed for our PowerAde Salmon Run
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Calling all Club Members. Please can you assist by encouraging a family member/friend to help out in the Marshal duties next Saturday. We are meeting at Ballina Sports Center at 6pm on Friday 10th July. We are then going to organise a crew to lay out transition while we have our team running the Registration which will open from 7pm. In addition, we need Marshals to support each of the critical elements of the race on Saturday 11th. We will be meeting at 7am on Saturday in Transition Area, where we will ensure Marshals are assigned to the Chief Marshals for each stage of the race (Swim, Bike, Run, Transition, de-mobilisation).
We are receiving wonderful support from throughout the community for our Triathlon. Let's ensure that we can match the support which we are being given.
Thanks as always
Bernard
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- PowerAde Salmon Run Organising Committee Meeting
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The final meeting of the PowerAde Salmon Run Organising Committee will take place this Thursday 9th July at the Dock Bar at 7.30 pm. As always all Liquid Motion Club Members are encouraged to join.
Thanks
Bernard
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- Triathlon Booklet 2009
- Click the document below for latest information on the Salmon Run 2009
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- Mullaghmore training weekend
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HI everyoneJust a note about stephan. I have asked himself and Brian Jenkins to come to the north west to do a training weekend. These two lads as far as i am concerned are the future of triathlon in Ireland. They are all about the sport and the people who enjoy it and work hard at it.I feel it would focus people on not over training and make your sessions work better for you no matter what your time scale.It would be great if you could distribute the enclosed poster to your club members.regardsPatrick Tuohy
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- Swim in the Moy
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There will be a practice swim for the Salmon Run Triathlon next Monday (the 6th) at 6 30pm.
The swim will be open to members only and anyone who takes part in the swim will do so at their own risk.
We will meet at Bachelor's Walk at 6 15pm where all club members must first sign in and then as a group we shall walk (in our wetsuits) up to the Ridgepool.
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- Powerade Salmon Run Triathlon Committe Meeting
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There will by a Committee Meeting for our Powerade Salmon Run Triathlon this coming Sunday the 5th July at the Dock Bar at 7.30pm. Once again I call on all club members to join as we have much work to do in preparation for this our main club event of the year.
In addition I will be inviting Chief Marhsalls from each of the Voluntary groups who are this year working with us on our triathlon.
See you on Sunday at 7.30pm
Bernard
