MStyles 0 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I am wandering if anyone has done this before? Does this sell out within minutes? Was planning to make this part of a honeymoon so really don't want to miss it. Any other tips info would be great. Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Legs 26 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yep, done every one since the 2004 inaugural race. Prior to 2011, the race would not sell out until April or May. Then in 2012, the Lance-effect was applied and it sold out earlier. This year in mid-January they posted the participant list and there were 1,700 athletes registered, which was way up from previous years for the same date. Before end of January the entries closed at 2000. Many, many Hawaii locals left it too late, and missed out. My advice is always sign up before Dec 31 - slightly cheaper race fees too. For your given situation, sign up earlier, but I do not think it goes into rego mode until August or September. It is a great race. You shall enjoy it and it will punish you. Link to post Share on other sites
lachie94 474 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone else racing next weekend?? I'm in and really looking forward to it!! Link to post Share on other sites
p mcleod 9 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yip, flying out this morning. Doing Johns Epic Camp Lite in the lead up week. Last did it in 2010. Great race. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,125 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Great race - the bike is nothing great but the run & swim are amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman 5 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Flying out next Wednesday, looking forward to the race although still deciding on what wheels to take would a Jet 3(front) and Jet 6(back) be alright out there? Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,125 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I hired a bike in Kona with bog standard cheap rims & was still getting blowin around. That was at 87kg Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman 5 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Looks like I'm in for an interesting day, course looks to be more than worth it and can't wait to get out there. Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Legs 26 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I race with 808 front (and 1080 rear) @ 67.5 kg and the wind is fine. I do know where the "problems" areas are - local experience counts. Been damn hot here in Hawaii (Honolulu for me) for the last week or so....Kona in early June is a scorcher. May have to have a Trannies Honu get together with quite a few members racing. Link to post Share on other sites
lachie94 474 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Just went for a 60min jog from Waikiki (staying 1 night here) to get used to the heat. Went toward the airport through Ala Moana and must say I was very surprised how derelict it got very quickly... Running always gives you the chance to explore and this one definitely gave an insight into how different it is only 15min down the road by foot. Definitely not what you think of when you think Hawaii... Was quite worrying tbh... Edited May 25, 2013 by lachie94 Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,125 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yeah we noticed the in Waikiki as well. Vegas is the same but probably only 3min off the strip it can turn bad. Ala Moana is a massive shopping centre & worth a trip - the food court is good for a quick meal. Link to post Share on other sites
ironpo 3,026 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Just went for a 60min jog from Waikiki (staying 1 night here) to get used to the heat. Went toward the airport through Ala Moana and must say I was very surprised how derelict it got very quickly... Running always gives you the chance to explore and this one definitely gave an insight into how different it is only 15min down the road by foot. Definitely not what you think of when you think Hawaii... Was quite worrying tbh... Just wait until you get to kona I love the place but it's not the sunset strip ( that's why I love it, I hate the gold coast , Vegas , waikiki places) Just make sure you go out and see all the island and ocean it's an amazing natural beauty Cheers Ip Link to post Share on other sites
pieman 1,193 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Just went for a 60min jog from Waikiki (staying 1 night here) to get used to the heat. Went toward the airport through Ala Moana and must say I was very surprised how derelict it got very quickly... Running always gives you the chance to explore and this one definitely gave an insight into how different it is only 15min down the road by foot. Definitely not what you think of when you think Hawaii... Was quite worrying tbh... Don't you watch Dog the Bounty Hunter?? its mean out there bra.... Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,125 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 The other thing that shocked me in Waikiki was the number of hookers walking the streets. Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Legs 26 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) And the number of homeless in Waikiki and all the beach parks. The otherside of paradise? Edited May 25, 2013 by Hairy Legs Link to post Share on other sites
ironpo 3,026 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 And the number of homeless in Waikiki and all the beach parks. The otherside of paradise? We couldn't believe how many homeless people there were on the main steeets and beachs in downtown Waikiki The authorities didn't seem to be doing anything to be trying to help them " move on" What are your thoughts on this being a local hairy? Cheers Ip Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Legs 26 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yep, I avoid Waikiki as much as possible. But it is epidemic in Hawaii. It has long been speculated that other mainland cities with chronic homeless problem provide free one way flights to Hawaii. Warm weather all year round. My wife and I were a Barnes and Noble bookstore/cafe last Sunday evening in Kahala - upmarket area. Wife went to the bathroom and a homeless women was effectively taking a bath in the wash basin. In the cafe a homeless guy (had not showered for many many weeks) was taking a break. Sad situation. Difficult to resolve, as the homeless shelters find it difficult to keep members in their shelters, often due to mental disease/s. Police seldom get involved, unless there is a crime. Link to post Share on other sites
yoyo 1,326 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 The other thing that shocked me in Waikiki was the number of hookers walking the streets. Its awesome hey Link to post Share on other sites
ironpo 3,026 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yep, I avoid Waikiki as much as possible. But it is epidemic in Hawaii. It has long been speculated that other mainland cities with chronic homeless problem provide free one way flights to Hawaii. Warm weather all year round. My wife and I were a Barnes and Noble bookstore/cafe last Sunday evening in Kahala - upmarket area. Wife went to the bathroom and a homeless women was effectively taking a bath in the wash basin. In the cafe a homeless guy (had not showered for many many weeks) was taking a break. Sad situation. Difficult to resolve, as the homeless shelters find it difficult to keep members in their shelters, often due to mental disease/s. Police seldom get involved, unless there is a crime. this is all very sad problem is this is just going to get worse when we where there we commented about the free or cheap flights to hawaii from the mainland for a warm place to sleep (on the path or park or road or wereever they feel like) cheers IP Link to post Share on other sites
AP 2,296 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Homeless in Hawaii is a whole lot better than homeless in Boston or Chicago in winter - we have a huge problem in Australia as well - my wife works in that area for Qld Health Link to post Share on other sites
louey 67 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Yeah we noticed the in Waikiki as well. Vegas is the same but probably only 3min off the strip it can turn bad. yes vegas is nothing outside the strip. very depressing when you go 2 blocks outside the strip. but the strip - OMG awesome!! apart from those bloody mexians handing out XXX cards every 50 metres!!! Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,418 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Not Hawaii but I was amazed at the increase in the number of homeless in Santa Barbara compared to the last time I was there (11yrs ago). There is a fairly big veteran's home there, so I wondered if there was a connection (maybe they are only allowed to stay so long?). Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,418 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 yes vegas is nothing outside the strip. very depressing when you go 2 blocks outside the strip. but the strip - OMG awesome!! apart from those bloody mexians handing out XXX cards every 50 metres!!! That shocked me a bit. 11yrs ago the whole card thing was a bit annoying, but it was mainly for shows and stuff. 2yrs ago when Mrs FP and I went, all the cards were for fast delivered women and the people handing out the cards all had fluro shirts on with 'Hot Girls for You' printed on them or similar, and in the daytime as well. Thought it was a bit much for families tbh. Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,125 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Its awesome hey I watched them for a good hour or so & was amazed at how many different languages they could speak. yes vegas is nothing outside the strip. very depressing when you go 2 blocks outside the strip. but the strip - OMG awesome!! apart from those bloody mexians handing out XXX cards every 50 metres!!! We got a bit lost looking for the outlet shop to the North of the strip & came across a tent city of homeless ppl. Stopped at the lights & had one guy approach the car pointing towards the sun & getting more & more animated towards us. Doors locked & Windows up as soon as he got with 5m of the car we took off into the red light to get away from him. Two days later we worked out he was telling us we could turn right on a red light & he wasn't pointing to the sun but the red lights... opps 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MStyles 0 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Cheers for all the info re race and strippers. Had no idea so many people go over for the event. Good luck to everyone racing. Link to post Share on other sites
part_time_tri 21 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Crowie winner. Murwullimbah product Paul Matthews 2nd Link to post Share on other sites
Fitness Buddy 1,213 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Pete Jacobs Bike? Anyone know what happened Link to post Share on other sites
yoyo 1,326 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 He put it together himself, so it probably fell apart.... ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JGF 186 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Belinda Granger gets the Female win. Good to see there is still some speed in her legs. Belinda has been around for ages and seems to race a lot. She must be a very tough individual. Link to post Share on other sites
tortoise 859 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 GRANGER, Justin AUS 00:29:33 02:36:13 01:29:44 04:39:39 11 24 GRANGER, Belinda AUS 00:29:54 02:36:26 01:33:58 04:44:36 1 31 Amazing performance by the Grangers. Just saying. Link to post Share on other sites
Clydesdale 66 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 God Aussies are good at this caper! Proud to be Aussie this morning! Link to post Share on other sites
Coach@triathlon 780 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 laura siddall from bondi age grouper 2nd female out biked and ran BG....she is special that girl 1 Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 pmcleod 5th in age group. Not bad for Pete after doing the an epic camp all week. Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 John Newsom from IMTalk 10th overall and 2nd in M35-39. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 328 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Congrats to Hairy Legs !! Won the 50-54 by almost 20 minutes. Running a 1:26 ( Crowie & PJ only 2 minutes quicker) . Impressive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ironnerd 889 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Pete Jacobs Bike? Anyone know what happened Back pain. See Pete's race report at: http://www.petejacobs.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Go Easy 1,711 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Well done Hairy Legs & Pmceod. How'd you other Trannies go? Link to post Share on other sites
louey 67 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 crowie's domination on bike looks ominous. suprised at PJ - oh well it happens.. and im impressed with Paul Matthews and Luke Bell. Link to post Share on other sites
Parkside 1,203 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Back pain. See Pete's race report at: http://www.petejacobs.com/ Just read his blog, he is into the growth and protection stuff, seems his mind wasn't on it today and his central governor projected pain to his lower back. Back to the guru. Link to post Share on other sites
lachie94 474 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Well that sucked!!! ****ing tough day out there and a tough course.. 3rd age grouper out of the water (10th overall) Rode 2.27 (off the bike 1st in 18-24 and 13th overall) which I was happy with given the conditions "Run" was hardly a run! Body completely shut down leading to a walk/shuffle... Sat down on the golf course 4km in to try and get rid of cramps and diziness and the only reason I decided to finish was due to some encouragement from Bree Wee. Got passed 18km in for 1st in 18-24 (had a 15min lead off the bike) and ended up 3rd in age group... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rog 1,744 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Laura Siddall! Just unbelievable how that girl can ride. Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy212 74 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 wow!! what a dominant race by crowie!! Link to post Share on other sites
Fitness Buddy 1,213 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Some footage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtuFlZ8gIJ8 Link to post Share on other sites
Oompa Loompa 906 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Just read his blog, he is into the growth and protection stuff, seems his mind wasn't on it today and his central governor projected pain to his lower back. Back to the guru. Wtf does that mean in non witch doctor speak ? For those of us viewing at home? Link to post Share on other sites
REBEL08 67 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Laura Siddall! Just unbelievable how that girl can ride. Lots of work on the computrainer at Turbo studio Link to post Share on other sites
MackaEvo2 109 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Can anyone tell me approx how much slower they think this course is in comprising to eg Busselton, Shepp (faster courses) It appears to me approx 15mins slower... Anyone done this race and a faster course in AUS to give their comparison? Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,125 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Some footage http://www.youtube.c...h?v=HtuFlZ8gIJ8 For anyone who hasn't done the race - that footage is from the worst part of the run course. Maybe 4km the rest of the run is amazing & worth doing. Link to post Share on other sites
AP 2,296 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 They call that part "the road to nowhere" - the rest of the run is beautiful Link to post Share on other sites
Rocket Salad 1,163 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 They call that part "the road to nowhere" - the rest of the run is beautiful Needs a theme song for that section. Cant anyone think of one? Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Legs 26 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Well that sucked!!! ****ing tough day out there and a tough course.. 3rd age grouper out of the water (10th overall) Rode 2.27 (off the bike 1st in 18-24 and 13th overall) which I was happy with given the conditions "Run" was hardly a run! Body completely shut down leading to a walk/shuffle... Sat down on the golf course 4km in to try and get rid of cramps and diziness and the only reason I decided to finish was due to some encouragement from Bree Wee. Got passed 18km in for 1st in 18-24 (had a 15min lead off the bike) and ended up 3rd in age group... Lachie - nice swim. Congrats. I was the athlete shouting to you to pick it upon the run out on the "road to no-where" (mile 9) you were in the pink truckers hat, right? You were not in a happy place when I saw you. The winds were weird on the bike - from the NE, and coming back from Hawi towards Kawaihae we had strong head wind on the downhills. Made for a tough second half of the bike. The run is a tough course - always hot. Love it! Tough swim this year - current on the last leg back to shore, with zero sighting due to sun, but had a 6' manta ray swim right under me, so that always brings a smile to me. About 6 min slower this year, for me. Hope that was the conditions, rather than my older age :-) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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