Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Just checked he’s got 2km & just clicked over the 10hrs. Still a great time 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 4,223 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, Clyde said: Is there somewhere to watch the finish line at Port live? The link on Facebook Live was excellent but they have now switched over to IM Arizona, so I was wondering if there was another way of watching it. Still there. Part 2 27 minutes ago, Bored@work said: What does Ironman Australia even mean? The championships are in Cairns this year. Cairns is ironman asia pacifics championship port is ironman Australia busso is the ironduathlon championships apparently 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bored@work said: Just checked he’s got 2km & just clicked over the 10hrs. Still a great time 10:08 impressive 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Clyde 34 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Thanks Peter. Switched browsers and found it again! Edited May 5, 2019 by Clyde Link to post Share on other sites
Notsofast 227 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 8 hours ago, Notsofast said: Luke Bell just walked up MFD. looks another DNF? Yep, DNF. He didn’t look to be injured or cramping and bike didn’t appear to have a flat or anything obvious. I would be keen to hear what happened. Has he entered Cairns and pulled the pin to save himself for that race? Link to post Share on other sites
monkie 1,145 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 That was horrible. Terrible day at the office. Swim great. Bike bad. Run worse. 11:01:XX. Not a happy bunny. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Customer 2,194 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 course seems a bit short so not comfortable with the Australian Champs record claim. I'm seeing 176-178km on Strava from those who raced. Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 232 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, monkie said: That was horrible. Terrible day at the office. Swim great. Bike bad. Run worse. 11:01:XX. Not a happy bunny. Great job. Go celebrate the effort and analyse your effort and result tomorrow. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, monkie said: That was horrible. Terrible day at the office. Swim great. Bike bad. Run worse. 11:01:XX. Not a happy bunny. Don't beat yourself up mate. Plenty of us here would love such a 'horrible day'. Edited May 5, 2019 by FatPom 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nath. 405 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Irrespective of all the talk on which course record.....Pauli Kiriu doing 8:06 seventeen years ago and they are still struggling to go faster is damn impressive! before ‘superbikes’, specific nutrition drinks, speed suits, electronic gears etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 559 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, monkie said: That was horrible. Terrible day at the office. Swim great. Bike bad. Run worse. 11:01:XX. Not a happy bunny. Congrats, youve just done an ironman. Enjoy the celebration 1 Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Yep, will done monkie! I bet you learned a lot more about yourself having a tough day and getting it done, than you would have if everything fell into place. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco 232 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, The Customer said: course seems a bit short so not comfortable with the Australian Champs record claim. I'm seeing 176-178km on Strava from those who raced. 179.3 -179.4 on a couple for strava I have seen. Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Some impressive swim times. Any strava filed on the swim Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, Nath. said: Irrespective of all the talk on which course record.....Pauli Kiriu doing 8:06 seventeen years ago and they are still struggling to go faster is damn impressive! before ‘superbikes’, specific nutrition drinks, speed suits, electronic gears etc. But not before PED’s..... I have no idea who Pauli Kiriu is never heard of him so not accusing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
monkie 1,145 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bored@work said: Some impressive swim times. Any strava filed on the swim I measured at 3779. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 7,189 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, Nath. said: Irrespective of all the talk on which course record.....Pauli Kiriu doing 8:06 seventeen years ago and they are still struggling to go faster is damn impressive! before ‘superbikes’, specific nutrition drinks, speed suits, electronic gears etc. Had his trusty Polar HRM though 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Nick777 246 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 36 minutes ago, roxii said: Had his trusty Polar HRM though Wasn't he one of the first to really embrace HR monitors? Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I think he's considered one of the early greats. They've talked about, and mentioned him a bit on imtalk. Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 4,223 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, monkie said: I measured at 3779. Must have been a good current or down the rolling start help with flow? some people I know went faster than expected in the swim and also the pros swam super fast too. Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 4,223 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Reports Luke bell used a borrowed bike. His never made it to Port. Link to post Share on other sites
monkie 1,145 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Peter said: Must have been a good current or down the rolling start help with flow? some people I know went faster than expected in the swim and also the pros swam super fast too. I came out with a 1:06 and was expecting 1:10... So either I was on fire (the rest of the day would suggest otherwise) or we had a bit of a current helping. Link to post Share on other sites
Hymie 187 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Bored@work said: That's the bit I struggle with. Busso is currently the oldest running IM in Australia. Foster was the original and first Ironman. But that event is no longer on. They created a new race in Port Mac. With it's own history, course etc. So if they stop running Ironman Port Mac & start a new race in Geelong will that then become Ironman Australia? It was/is Ironman Australia, not IM Forster, or IM Port Mac, yes the location and course have changed many times, hence the Grand Pa’s axe analogy applies, but it is still IMOZ. If your line of thinking is applied, then Kona isn’t the Hawaiian IM. Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 7,189 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, Nick777 said: Wasn't he one of the first to really embrace HR monitors? Yeah. Probably helped he came from Finland the home of Polar. But he was known to be a real student of the HRM data. Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 81 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 12:14 for me, tough day. Had a meltdown 20km in the run...there were tears when I saw the mrs. Came good but a slow run. However...finished...so happy days 5 Link to post Share on other sites
monkie 1,145 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I just realised I didn't pick up a finishers' t-shirt... I was in a bit of a state / daze in the recovery tent (still feel like crap now). What are the chances of getting one tomorrow do you think? And well done @Scuba Steve, it was horrible out there. Not entirely sure why! And I was in tears pretty much from 16km onwards! Link to post Share on other sites
Hymie 187 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, monkie said: I just realised I didn't pick up a finishers' t-shirt... I was in a bit of a state / daze in the recovery tent (still feel like crap now). What are the chances of getting one tomorrow do you think? And well done @Scuba Steve, it was horrible out there. Not entirely sure why! And I was in tears pretty much from 16km onwards! You should be right to get one. Link to post Share on other sites
Flanman 2,470 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) ..... Edited May 5, 2019 by Flanman Link to post Share on other sites
The new guy 288 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour Pb with an 11.50 - pumped considering that wind on the bike on the second lap. Came in with a head cold, and blew up 25k into the run, pretty sure it’s now a chest infection. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 30 minutes ago, Hymie said: It was/is Ironman Australia, not IM Forster, or IM Port Mac, yes the location and course have changed many times, hence the Grand Pa’s axe analogy applies, but it is still IMOZ. If your line of thinking is applied, then Kona isn’t the Hawaiian IM. I don't understand the Pa's Axe analogy? does that mean no matter how many different axes Pa has it will always just be called Pa's Axe? Link to post Share on other sites
Flanman 2,470 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 hours ago, monkie said: That was horrible. Terrible day at the office. Swim great. Bike bad. Run worse. 11:01:XX. Not a happy bunny. You live and learn mate. A finish is a win. Congrats FM 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, Hymie said: It was/is Ironman Australia, not IM Forster, or IM Port Mac, yes the location and course have changed many times, hence the Grand Pa’s axe analogy applies, but it is still IMOZ. If your line of thinking is applied, then Kona isn’t the Hawaiian IM. I just looked at the Ironman page at how they name the races. It seems to bit all over the place how they name their events. Countries with multiple races seem to list the region/area in the name of the race. I couldn't establish a clear pattern for naming races. Kona is listed as "World Championships, Kailua-Kona Hawaii" Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckie M 337 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Bored@work said: But not before PED’s..... I have no idea who Pauli Kiriu is never heard of him so not accusing. Be careful here .He is a good mate of mine we talk on Facebook a bit. Made a transition from athlete to Member of Finnish parliament 😄 Link to post Share on other sites
ratdog 614 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Anthing is possible!!!!!!!! Oh man i miss being out there Link to post Share on other sites
ratdog 614 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Paul Every does it again 15:10:35 Super awesome 5 Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 hours ago, monkie said: I just realised I didn't pick up a finishers' t-shirt... I was in a bit of a state / daze in the recovery tent (still feel like crap now). What are the chances of getting one tomorrow do you think? And well done @Scuba Steve, it was horrible out there. Not entirely sure why! And I was in tears pretty much from 16km onwards! Not sure how they do it in Oz mate but in Wales they have your shirt size on your bib, then cross it out when you collect your shirt. I f they do the same in Oz, maybe take your unchecked bib as proof? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 559 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 7 hours ago, Flanman said: You live and learn mate. A finish is a win. Congrats FM Congrats on your race Flanman, hope youre feeling better today 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bert40 49 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I must be of the old brigade, the number here that haven't heard of Pauli Kiuru. I can remember my race goal at Forster was to be off the bike and heading to Tuncurry before Pauli completed the Tuncurry section for the second time (crossed paths on the bridge one year). As time went by goal posts moved to being off the bike before the front runners finished and then to be finished before dark and now to just enter again and finish. I bought a Zipp 950 disc off Pauli and had him autograph it, was when he changed sponsors from Zipp to Corima I think. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I only joined he in about 2008, did my first trip around then. I've heard of him. Even knew he was a politician now. Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 73 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 8 hours ago, ratdog said: Paul Every does it again 15:10:35 Super awesome Yes Paul is one amazing man. Also note Dave Ross DNF.. shame 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 73 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Just now, Gizmo said: Yes Paul is one amazing man. Also note Dave Ross DNF.. shame And Coffs Pete also made it just under the cut off. Whoa man 7 Link to post Share on other sites
-H- 1,234 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Mrs IP won her age group by over 4 hours 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Well done everybody. How does the body feel today? All prepped for the Beer Mile? Personally, I think that's be easier than a long drive home today. Six hours in the car was murder for me after the last Forster I did. Link to post Share on other sites
ComfortablyNumb 1,117 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, bert40 said: I must be of the old brigade, the number here that haven't heard of Pauli Kiuru. I can remember my race goal at Forster was to be off the bike and heading to Tuncurry before Pauli completed the Tuncurry section for the second time (crossed paths on the bridge one year). As time went by goal posts moved to being off the bike before the front runners finished and then to be finished before dark and now to just enter again and finish. I bought a Zipp 950 disc off Pauli and had him autograph it, was when he changed sponsors from Zipp to Corima I think. For all the young pups, here is Pauli leading some other bloke you probably don't know in Hawaii '91😉 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
trickle 109 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 46 minutes ago, Gizmo said: And Coffs Pete also made it just under the cut off. Whoa man I caught up with Coffs Pete at the ends of my last lap. Top effort bloke! Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 How many is that for Pete? That guy is awesome. People like him are what make Ironman a great day. Caught up with him in coffs a feee years ago for coffee & he’s a celebrity in town, everyone knows him. Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,650 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bored@work said: How many is that for Pete? That guy is awesome. People like him are what make Ironman a great day. Caught up with him in coffs a feee years ago for coffee & he’s a celebrity in town, everyone knows him. 17 I think. He is an utter legend. We were watching nervously all day yesterday. First thing I did when I opened my eyes this morning was to check he made it. He is such a generous man. We stayed with him a night in Coffs last year. He couldn't have done more for us. Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 17 at Port must be about 40in total 2 Link to post Share on other sites
monkie 1,145 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 55 minutes ago, Ex-Hasbeen said: Well done everybody. How does the body feel today? All prepped for the Beer Mile? Personally, I think that's be easier than a long drive home today. Six hours in the car was murder for me after the last Forster I did. Overly giddy and annoying the wife. Body is fine #shouldhavetriedharder. I've already switched from "never racing long course again" to "maybe we could have another crack in a year or so". Alas no beer mile as we have to do the 5 hours home. Flying to Singapore tomorrow. Joy. Well done everybody! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,092 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Overly giddy and annoying the wife = 4th stage of the Ironman? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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