Three Photo Galleries ... Almost 700 Photos

I throw down the gauntlet! Theres a free place in next years race for the first person who finished the race last week but that we didn't manage to get on film somewhere between the swim and the finish line!

With almost 700 photos, I think its a safe bet!

You may have noticed the brand new photo link on the top menu - ('2009 Photos'). Click this from anywhere in the site to access three quality photo galleries, including Elaine's shots (which you may already have seen), plus two new galleries from pro photographers Paul Mulreid and Tony Reilly.

All pictures are available to purchase, you get a huge file which will reproduce and print up to practically any size you need. All you need to do is click the order button under every picture to buy.

So go explore our 700 pictures, and mail me (karl@trilogy.ie) if you can't find yourself!

Post Race Feedback Survey

Trilogy Triathlon invite you to complete the competitor survey from Saturday's race. The survey results are our way of knowing what went well, and what we can improve next year. Please click the link below to start the survey, it should take 3-4 minutes to complete.

-> Start Survey

Makin' the News ....

There is some mighty fine reporting and cool photos in both Laois local papers today.

The race features on page 19 of the Leinster Express Sports Supplement, and page 11 of the Laois Nationalist sports section.

If you are reading this outdside Laois, then you can always check out the front page of triathlonireland.com for report and photos.

Split Positions Now Available

The results Download now includes positions for all splits - see how you did on each of the swim, cycle and run legs.

A Word from Wheelworx, our main sponsors

Rob - Thanks for all your help and support from all at Trilogy.

Wheelworx are offering a range of starter packs for newcomers to the sport, packs include all you need to get started for the bike portion of your triathlon or duathlon. We also do a full fitting service with every pack to ensure your bike is set up correctly for you. Fittings are done by our expert staff all of whom are triathletes and cyclists. We are the only triathlon specific shop in Ireland staffed exclusively by triathletes, multi sport athletes and cyclists.
We also have the benefit of having the only elite racing squad in triathlon in Ireland to gain valuable feedback on products, positioning, set up and racing. We have over 150 podium finishes in the last 3 years more than 15 times that of any other squad. We know more about how to make you faster than any other shop in the country.

You can take advantage of our knowledge by calling in to our store in the Mill Centre Clondalkin, calling on 01 4577100 or e mailing Rob at wheelworx2000@hotmail.com. You can also visit our website at www.wheelworxbikes.com

Link here

Final Results to Download

Well done to all 170 finishers today. Full results, with thanks to Timing Ireland and our Sponsors Wheelworx and Amphibian King are ready to download (see link below).

Photos, full reports and a finishers survey will be on this page in a few days time. Make sure and check back then.

Download Full Results

Three Things for Saturday

Trilogy Triathlon would like to warmly welcome each of you to Portlaoise for the inaugral Portlaoise Try-athlon.

There are three things you can do that will really help us run a smooth race on Saturday.

1. Register Early
     We open from 7pm on Friday and from 7am on Saturday.
     Registration will close 8:30am.

2. Competitor Parking
     Parking prohibited at race HQ. Please park in the
     public car-park 250m away (cost €2 for full day).

3. Racing Licence
     You must have a racing licence to compete.
     - If you are not already a TI member, there is a €15
       fee for a one-day racing licence.
       Please bring correct change where possible.

     - TI members, please remember to bring your TI card.
       We cannot verify your membership in any other way
       and you will need to pay the €15 one-day licence fee.

Theres loads more information about the event by downloading the competitor guide.

Race Day Weather Forecast

Race-day is now just three days away, and the good news is that last nights storm seems to have passed and spring sunshine has resumed. The forecast for the weekend is looking good for racing also - Met Eireann is predicting cool but sunny conditions, mostly dry with some scattered showers and easing winds.

Wave Starts Now Available

Portlaoise Try-athlon is a multi-start race, with eight 'Waves' or swim starts. The exact times of each swim start will be available later this week in a comprehensive race guide manual.

If you would like to see your race number, wave and lane start, then please click to download (entrants listed alphabetically).