Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (BobbyDoogs) — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:30:53 GMT

Is it just me or were sean and raf sporting similar facial hair?

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:43:43 GMT

Tough break Dave, we will see ya at Firmman! Any interest in biking the course??

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (upsman) — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:29:25 GMT

I know it was'nt me I came down with the bug on Fri. the day before Harriman. After spending all day Friday puking and on the toilet I decided to race anyways. I made it through the swim with no major troubles, but the bike with all the hills just took too much out of my body I was forced to walk the hills on the last loop and I recieved a free ride back into the transition area. I was disappointed that I could'nt continue and decided that I will race another day. I will bounce...

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:53:31 GMT

Awesome job Heatsters!! I am bummed that I missed out on the race this year, but I am looking forward to seeing the pics. Re the Olympic race, are we talking Harriman?? Can't wait to see that race report. How about it Dave C?

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (ctvinman) — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:24:53 GMT

Great showing yesterday.

I counted at least 16 HEAT members on the results (lpost if I missed you).
A lot of HEAT award winners including: John Anthony (3rd overall - fastest run splits, Evan Barry (3rd AG), Roy Krause (3rd AG), Raf (1st Clydes), Rob Cassot (3rd AG), Aubrey Fleszar (2nd overall -

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (e1barry) — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:02:26 GMT

damn, I wasnt wearing any heat gear, so if you have any of racer #6.... ha. Were there any race photographers?

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (German Tri Guy) — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:09:40 GMT

pictures come soon. I forward them to Vin and Ken..

Wolfgang

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (e1barry) — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:22:59 GMT

Anyone know if there were pictures taken at the race on Sunday?

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (alphaflag) — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:37:00 GMT

Here's a copy of my Shamrock Bike Loop Summary

Here's a course description as I see it. Breaking the course into three sections. Have fun and remember, no matter how you finish there is beer at the finish line Be careful and stay alert. These are back country roads, sticks, sand, glass, and potholes are on the course. Not everyone is looking for bikers that early in the day and if it is wet, there are manhole covers on most course. Hope this helps.

Part 1, the...

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (alphaflag) — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:47:36 GMT

It had be a qualifier a few years and attracted some really fast guys and gals. The course is pretty flat, which makes it easy to run fast. Having done the race a few times I wouldn't be surprised if it was a bit short, but probably 10 sec or less. Using the USTF mapping software it comes out a few hundredths short. 1.47 for each loop plus .14 distance from start line to T1 in the field. Everyone runs the same distance.

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (e1barry) — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:26:16 GMT

Thanks for the info on the course. Those 5k run times from last year look pretty good. Nothing blazingly fast that I can see. Faster than me, but not out of the ordinary. In 2006, I think this race was a qualifier for duathlon national championships (if it isnt every year? im not sure) and may have attracted some faster runners. I plan on making up mucho time on the bike because Ill be lucky to pull out an 18 and change 1st 5k.

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (leeschwartzman) — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:45:28 GMT

Is the run really a 5k? Past results make me think it's a bit short...or people can really run.

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (alphaflag) — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:25:50 GMT

Evan - there is also the lollipop up Oakwood to the cul-a-sac by the school bus depot which brings the course to just under 18.5 miles. They haven't been consistent about including that loop in the 3 years I've done the race.

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (e1barry) — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:24:24 GMT

For anyone thats interested, I Gmap'd the bike course to see the course profile. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1877859 Thanks for the other info! Evan

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:35:13 GMT

If you are interested in a test ride of the course, there is usually a group from the Pig Iron Shop ride(wednesdays, 5:45pm) that does the duathlon route.

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (nobikemike) — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:49:56 GMT

Hopefully there will be plenty of volunteers around that area of Toll Gate and Thompson to get people slowed down. But you should pre-ride (or at least pre-drive) this course!!! Things come up on you very fast on this Glastonbury course and its good to know in advance so you're prepared. I know Janet R. crashed hard last year and it pretty much ruined her tri season.

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (alphaflag) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:54:34 GMT

I did a course write up last year, I'll try to dig that up. You basically have a series of short climbs mixed with flats for the first 8-9 miles, during which you gain 500 ft of elevation. Then your rewarded with a series of descents mixed with flats to South Glastonbury ~mile 15. Then it's rolling back to transition. The big caution area this year is the turn off Thompson to Toll Gate. Winter was not kind to Toll Gate and your carrying a lot of momentum after a long down hill on...

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (fftri) — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:01:57 GMT

The course is rolling hills.
Nothing too bad, I'd suggest looking at the course by car or preriding it at some point before the race.
Course maps are available at www.hartfordmarathon.com

Mark

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (e1barry) — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:18:40 GMT

Can anyone tell me what the course at the shamrock duathlon is like? Hilly? "rolling", how big are the climbs, and does anyone have a route map for the race? thanks

Re: Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (smc67) — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:38:02 GMT

I'm in too. I'm just hoping not to crash as I'm in a performance that night in WH. Other than that, it should be easier than last year when I was still hung over from my brother in law's wedding.

Sean

Shamrock DU 5/18

feeds@yuku.com (fftri) — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:22:15 GMT

Anyone doing the Shamrock DU in Glastonbury 5/18?