Congratulations to all Pulse members who did the club proud on Sunday at the National Olympic Distance championships. The club colours seemed to be everywhere on the course with old and new members flying the flag. Lots of late season scores settled and targets set for next year!
In what was probably the strongest line-up of the season, the club had 5 in the first 16 finishers home. A great overall result in what has been a great season overall for the club.
Many congratulations to Aoife Lynch on her marvellous victory at Groomsport taking the title of National Middle Distance Champion in a great time of 5:00:21.
Congratulations also to Joe Lynch who came second in the men's race.
Finally, a big "well done" to the remainder of the Pulse team who competed and did the club proud.
A really big congratulations to Aoife Lynch in taking victory in the Caroline Kearney Memorial Triathlon on the shores of Lough Ennel on Saturday. A storming 10k run took Aoife clear of the field to register the club's third national race series victory of the season.
(Aoife in a previous race. Photo will be updated when race photos become available)
The lads weren't hanging about either. Congrats to Colin Bolger coming home second male and Mark Horan coming in fourth.
As always the countries best were out for this fantastic event so excellent results all around.
Also well done to all the Pulse crew on the day that stepped up to the mark and found out that the Olympic distance triathlon isn't such a mystery afterall!
Thanks to Eoin George for supplying a report on the days proceedings. Read on for the full story .................
Many congratulations to all the athletes who took part in our 2010 race.
Particular congratulations to the following top finishers:
Top three male athletes
| Place |
Name |
Time |
| 1 | Stephen Early |
1:01:58 |
| 2 | Kevin Donagher |
1:04:39 |
| 3 | Noel Kavanagh |
1:04:42 |
Top three female athletes
| Place |
Name |
Time |
| 1 | Emma Quirke |
1:13:14 |
| 2 | Grace Kelly |
1:15:23 |
| 3 | Aileen Flynn |
1:16:22 |
HOLLINGSWORTH PULSE TRIATHLON 2010 - RACE INFORMATION UPDATE
IMPORTANT UPDATE (posted 1pm 5th August)
Owing to recent instructions from the Irish Coastguard, changes have taken place to the timings of the race, which are now;
Registration - 8.30am to 10am
Transition Opens 9am
Race Briefing - 10.30am
Wave 1 10.50am
Wave 2 11.00am
Wave 3 11.10am
Prizegiving - 2.30
The full competitor list can be downloaded here.
Updated Race briefing document can be downloaded here.
A Swim Proficiency Declaration can be downloaded here.
Important Registration Note
T.I. Members
T.I. members must produce a valid, completed Triathlon Ireland membership card
One Day Licences
Non-T.I. members must purchase a one-day-licence from Triathlon Ireland at https://www.triathlonireland-server.com/ODL/PurchaseODL by Thursday
One-day-licences will not be available for sale at registration.
Athletes with a one-day-licence must produce photographic ID at registration.
Failure to meet the above requirement will result in athletes being refused permission to race.
Please avoid disappointment by checking your documentation before you leave for the race.
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
Transfers and Cancellation requests are closed. No further cancellations or transfers can be processed.
Race briefing document can be downloaded here.
HOLLINGSWORTH-PULSE TRIATHLON 2010
Port Beach, Clogherhead, Co Louth
1pm noon, Saturday 7th August 2010
Relays 70 Euro (team of 3 participants)
WHAT YOU GET
Picturesque run on quiet country roads
Quality technical T-shirt for all entrants
Great Goodie-bag
Food & refreshment apres-tri party
Face-painting for kids 12:30pm - 1pm
Handy tips info guide for beginners
Special triathlon rates at the fabulous D Hotel
Sponsored by Hollingsworth Cycles www.bikez.ie
With the toughest Olympic distance race of the season finished, we have another report of the day of toil and pain. Thanks to Sarah for forwarding a female perspective on events to add a little balance following reports on the Joyce battle.
So I have a confession right, I had no idea what Beast of the East was when I signed up. Seriously, not a clue. I thought it was just another in a long line of stupid macho names on races designed to make the organisers and athletes feel great about themselves. Beast, smeast, whatever.
Another great weekend of results for Pulse Tri. Fortunately this is becomming a recurring theme every week. Long may it last!
The National Series moved to Wicklow for the fearsome Beast of the East. A plentiful crew from Pulse took to the start line and congratulations to Joe Lynch for taking third spot overall. Please read on for the full details of a very private duel that was taking place on the day: The Nature of the Beast: Joyce vs Joyce (Part 1?)
Sibling rivalry in more than just triathlon, fresh off the press is a report from Ciat Joyce on his history in triathlon and a couple of theories on why he is Joyce the victor! Read on for Ciat's version of events: He Was Taking The Pi#s - Right?!?!
The season just keeps getting better for Mark Horan. To add to his win in Ballina 2 weeks ago, Mark also took top spot overall in the Olympic distance race in the inaugural Kilkenny Triathlon. A big congratulations to Mark and the big Pulse crew that were in both the Olympic and Sprint distance events. Any volunteer to provide a report of the days racing?
Team Pulse also came out on top at the Doneda duathlon on Saturday. Colin Bolger leading Joe Lynch home for victory in the draft legal race. See the posting from Joe in the Forum for a report on the day's racing.
If anyone has a photo of any of the action from the races above, please don't be shy to forward a couple on.
After some well deserved rest and relaxation following their exertions in Frankfurt, Derek and Bryan have put together reports of their big day out in Germany. Read on for their reports and the a full perspective on the many months of tough training that were behind the race day performances.
The National Series headed to one of the most beautiful races of the year and one that stories will be told of for years to come. The sun was shining, there was only a light breeze - it seemed like it was going to be as good as it gets for racing in Carna.
That first part of the tale is of a late lifeboat that was putting out the buoys. The race started a crucial half hour late, by which time the tide was in full flight and the far buoy headed for the Aran Islands. The result was a 2.2k swim (off compeditor's Garmins), with the return back in against a strong current. The fastest swim of the day at 29:43, this is no tall tale. The slower you were, the farther you had to swim!
Congratulations to Colin Bolger on coming home in second place overall. With a fantastic run on the tough 10k, there just wasn't enough road left to claim top spot on the day. Also well done to the rest of the Pulse crew racing on the day, one that won't be forgotten for a while.
