Events

Winter Duathlon - Race 3

28/03/10, Phoenix Park, €25.00

RACE FULL!

Race Report - Sun 28th March 2010

After two very successful previous races in the Winter Duathlon Series in the Phoenix Park, the last race promised to be the biggest and best yet. Over 350 people signed up to take part and with the sun shining for most of the day, Race 3 definitely lived up to expectations.

As normal. first up were the Experienced Male and Females participants. Their run course snaked 2.6km around the soccer and GAA pitches, while they were required to cycle 3 laps along Kyber > Military & Acres Roads (13km) and finish up with another 2.6km sprint towards the finish line.

In the Experienced Men's Race, Niall Somers came home in pole position in a time of 37:26 mins - a full minute and half quicker than his winning time for Race 1 back on 7th Feb. Bronagh Ni Bhriain took the honours in the Experienced Women’s Race in an excellent time of 42:52 mins. After the Experienced racers finished up, it was the turn of the real stars of the event – the Newbie Male and Females, many of whom had never done a race like this before. Over a slightly shorter course (2km run, 9km cycle, 2km run), the Newbies were cheered on by family, friends and the Alive Outside race marshals, creating a great atmosphere, especially at the finish line where all participants were greeted by music, a bottle of Powerade and a free Alive Outside gift!

First Newbie Male home was the impressive Trevor Conroy in 32:39 mins, while Kim Hickey had a fantastic race in the Newbie Females winning in 38:17. All winners received a trophy and two tickets to a night at the dogs so we hope all four of you have a great night out, compliments of Alive Outside!

Overall Series Winners

Congratulations also to Niall Somers and Kitty Perle, who won the Overall Series Male and Female prizes. Niall had two wins and a third place in the three races, while Kitty had first, second and third placed finishes. Both win €100 vouchers for Columbia clothing. We're looking forward to seeing you kitted out in new gear at an Alive Outside event in the near future!

Partners & Sponsors 

We would like to thank everyone who helped make the three races in the Winter Duathlon Series such a success, especially:

• Wheelworx
• Columbia
• Setanta Sports
• Vit Hit
• Powerade
• An Garda Siochana
• Office of Public Works

• Alive Outside Marshals

Snap Up a Snap of Yourself...& Get 10% Off!

The complete collection of photography from the Race last Sunday is now available on Frequency Media's website (below). Frequency Media were the Official Photographers on the day and took some amazing shots of the participants and spectators, which captured the atmosphere perfectly. Check out their website to admire their talent and try to spot yourself in the shots.

If you order prints or digital downloads before the 5th April, you will receive a 10% Discount

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Register Now

We hope to see you all soon at one of these upcoming Alive Outside events:

• Wheelworx Aquathlon, Greystones, Good Friday 2nd April at 16:00 (closing date for registration is Wed 31st Mar)
• Open Water Swimming Workshop #1: Tues 4th May, Killiney Beach
• Open Water Swimming Workshop #2: Tues 11th May, Killiney Beach
• Sprint Triathlon at Slane Castle, Saturday 29th May

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AN ALIVE OUTSIDE EVENT

Please note that Alive Outside has nothing to do with the duathlons in Phoenix Park over the summer months - they are run by a seperate race organisation.

 PRE-RACE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT CHANGE: You can now purchase your One Day Licences on race day. The cost is €10 and they are available at the registration desk. Please bring photo ID with you.  For more information or to purchase a ODL online (recommended), go to ‘Insurance & One Day Licences’ on TI website.  The last day for purchasing a ODL online for Sunday, is 12 midnight on Thursday 25th March.

Triathlon Ireland Members must bring a valid membership card plus Photo ID with them to registration. If you have issues regarding your Tri Ireland Membership, please call them asap on 01 2764934.

Participants & Race Numbers

If your name is not on the list of participants below, you are not registered to take part in the race on Sunday.

CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF PARTICIPANTS & RACE NUMBERS

Setanta Sports on Sunday

We are delighted that Setanta Sports will be recording Sunday's Duathlon for their Sports Show, which will be broadcast on Monday 29th March at 17:00, 19:00 and again at 22:00. So make sure you're wearing your Sunday best race gear and smile for the camera!

Wheelworx  Partnership

Wheelworx, the best Bike and Triathlon Shop in the country, are going to be an official Alive Outside partner for 2010. Rob and his team of experts will be working with us on a number of our upcoming events, including this Sunday's Duathlon in the Phoenix Park.

Why not visit Wheelworx's new run, swim and bike shop in the Fonthill Retail Park, Liffey Valley for all your multi-sport needs!

TO VISIT THE WHEELWORX WEBSITE, CLICK HERE

Wheelworx Aquathlon - Good Friday 2nd April, Greystones

At this Sunday’s Duathlon, you will be able to register for the Wheelwork Aquathlon, which is taking place from 16:00 on Good Friday 2nd April in the Shoreline Leisure Centre, Greystones, Co Wicklow. Bring your €20 registration fee with you to registration on Sunday and we will sign up up for the Aquathlon, which is 500m pool swim followed by 5km run.  An excellent way of testing your pre-season form!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AQUATHLON

Duathlon Photography - Capture the Moment!

Frequency Media, Official Photographer on Sunday will be in the Phoenix Park, taking photos of the entire race from start to finish, Newbies and Experienced! You will be able to view all the photos on the website below and can also purchase digital prints or downloads of you crossing the finish line.

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Race Distances

Race 1: Experienced Male & Females

• 2.6 km run (1 lap)
• 13.1 km bike (3 laps)
• 2.6 km run (1 lap)

Race 2: Newbie Female & Race 3: Newbie Male

• 2 km run (1 shortened lap)
• 8.6 km bike (2 laps)

• 2 km run (1 shortened lap)

Newbies

To fully accommodate ‘Newbies’ to the sport, we have separate transition zones. Our experienced marshals are available to help instruct you on the best way to rack your bike, race tips etc. We also have separate race starts for Female and Male Newbies to ensure you are not crowded and can enjoy a safe race.

Directions

The Duathlon takes place in the centre of Phoenix Park beside the Papal Cross. This is close to the Phoenix Monument, Aras An Uachtarain and US Ambassabor's Residence. Limited car parking is available in the Papal Cross Car Park and along Chesterfield Avenue. Please obey our traffic marshals at all times - they are there for your safety.

Registration

• 09:30 Registration opens for all competitors
• 10:30 Registration closes for Race 1
• 11:20 Registration closes for Race 2 & 3

Please bring your ODL or TI Licence to the Registration Desk. For insurance reasons, you will not be allowed take part in the race if you dont have one or the other.

Transition Zones

There will be 3 Transition zones for competitors.

• Race 1 (Experienced Males & Females) will be in the Yellow Zone
• Race 2 (Newbie Females) will be in the Pink Zone
• Race 3 (Newbie Males) will be in the Red Zone

These zones will be clearly marked and at registration you will be given a coloured wrist band for your designated Transition Zone. There is plenty of bike racks and space available for everybody to comfortably prepare for your race.

Bike Security

We do our best to look after our race competitors, especially regarding safety and security. We enforce strict access and control of the Transition Zones when the race is in progress and finished. Please read the following security briefing for bikes:

Pre-Race Transition ENTRANCE

You must:

• Present your bike in good mechanical order. It is your responsibility to make sure your bike is road worthy. Alive Outside Marshals reserve the right to refuse entry into the race if you do not meet these bike safety requirements. 
• Wear your coloured wrist band matching your designated Transition Zone. 
• Have your race numbers already stuck on to your bike helmet and bicycle, which match the bib race number worn on your front during the race.
• Only competitors wearing coloured race wrist bands are permitted in the Transition Zone.

Post-Race Transition BIKE COLLECTION

You must:

• Clearly show Marshals both your coloured wrist band AND bib race number. 
• When exiting Transition with your bike, your bib race number MUST match both the numbers on your helmet and bike.
• When Alive Outside Marshals are happy that your bike number matches your helmet and race number, they will remove your coloured race wrist band. 

• Please make sure that you bring all your belongings out of Transition with you, as you will not be allowed back in.

Transition Times

• 09:50 All Transition Zones open 
• 10:40 Race 1 Transition closed

• 11:30 Race 2 & Race 3 Transition closed

Competitor Race Briefing

• 10:50 Race 1 competitors briefing @ the start line (be ready to go racing @ 11:00 straight after the briefing)

• 11:35 Race 2 & 3 competitors briefing @ the start line (be ready to go racing straight after the briefing)

Duathlon Race Start Times

• 11:00 Race 1 (Experienced Male & Female)
• 11:50 Race 2 (Newbie Females)
• 12:00 Race 3 (Newbie Males)

The Alive Outside Duathlon Course

Race 1 – 1st Run
The 1st run is 2.6km (1 lap) around the Football & Hurling Grounds on a tarmac path which has grass on either side. You may run on either the hard surface or grass following the marked route.

Race 2 & 3 – 1st Run
The 1st run is 2km (1 shortened lap) around the Football & Hurling Grounds on a tarmac path which has grass on either side. You may run on either the hard surface or grass following the marked route.

Transition 1

• As you come to the end of your first run, you will be directed into transition by marshals and road signs.
• Helmets are compulsory
• You must put your helmet on before touching your bike
• You must obey marshals in the Transition Zone and throughout the course
• Anyone abusing the marshals will be disqualified immediately
• You cannot mount your bike until you cross the mount line at the top junction of Acres Rd & Kyber Rd, which is 200m from Transistion.

Bike Route

• When mounting your bike please take care to look left and keep to the right of the road to avoid any bikes coming from behind you and passing at speed.

• The bike course starts at the mount line on Acres Road (Note: This has changed from Race #1 as a result of participant feedback.)

KYBER ROAD

• You will cycle clockwise up to the top of the Kyber Road (closed road). 
• Kyber Road descends with two narrow bends. 
• Take care to slow down for each bend.
• There is a section of road surface under repair which will be sectioned off, but please take care. 
• Always overtake on the left going down Kyber Rd, any slower cyclists, please keep to the right. 
• When overtaking, always shout to any slower participants in front that you are “passing on the left, keep right!” 
• We have 3 bike marshals on the Kyber Rd specifically watching for reckless cycling and/or drafting!

MILITARY ROAD

• At the bottom of Kyber Rd (Islandbridge Gate), you will be making a sharp right turn on to Military Road (closed road). 
• Please take care to slow down and take a wide berth at this corner for safety, as you then start ascending up Military Road. 
• Military Rd has three narrow S bends which again you need to approach with safety and slow down.
• At the end of Military Road, you will come to the junction of Acres Rd (between the Chapelizod Gate and St Mary’s Hospital). 

• You will have a sharp right turn onto Acres Rd with an ascent towards the Hospital.

ACRES ROAD

• Acres Rd is not a closed road. For the purpose of staff and visitors to St Mary’s Hospital, there will be limited traffic on the road. 
• Marshals and the Gardai will be directing traffic. Please always obey their instructions. 
• Acres Rd continues on a long straight, adjacent to the running route
• At the end of your third lap (for Race 1 participants) or second lap (Race 2&3 participants), you will slow down approaching the dismount mat and safely dismount from your bike, heading towards Transition 2.

Transition 2

• You must dismount from your bike on Acres Road before the Dismount Line and head into transition area
• You must not remove your helmet until you have racked your bike.
• You must take care in transition not to disturb other race competitor’s equipment
• Marshals must be obeyed here at all times. Please respect their instructions.

2nd Run

• The 2nd run will follow the same route as your 1st run, with the same rules applying
• The Finish Line is beside the Transition Zone on the Acres Road side of the grounds

Timing

• Timing chips will be used for this race and will be issued to each participant at registration 
• You should attached the timing chip around one of your ankles

• Please return your timing chip to a Race Marshal once you cross the finish line

Prizes

There will be a trophy and pair of tickets to night at the dogs awarded to the winners of the following categories:

• Experienced Male winner
• Experienced Female winner
• Newbie Male winner
• Newbie Female winner

Series Winner

• The top 5 finishers in both the Experienced Male & Female race categories will receive race points. 
• The person with the highest accumulated race points at the end of the three Duathlon Races will be deemed the overall series winner
• The winner will be presented with a Columbia Sportswear voucher for €100.

Points in the Winter Duathlon Series are allocated as follows:

• 1st = 12 pts
• 2nd = 10 pts
• 3rd = 9pts
• 4th = 8pts
• 5th =7pts

In the event of 2 or more participants finishing level on points after 3 races, the athlete with the single fastest time will be deemed the Winner

The Series Leaderboard will be available on the Alive Outside website after the race

Drafting

• This is a non drafting race 
• You must leave a gap of 7 metres long by 3 metres wide between you and other participants
• A participant may enter the draft zone but must be seen to be making forward progress. 
• A maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed for a participant to pass through the draft zone
• A penalty of 2 minutes will be given in the event of a competitor being caught drafting.

Race Numbers

• Race numbers will be allocated to you at Registration and must be worn on your back during the entire race.
• Please remember that these numbers are also important for entering and exiting transition and your bike security.

Our team are really looking forward to an enjoyable and above all safe race. Please make sure to follow the rules and act in an appropriate and responsible fashion.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!