Andyr249 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 I read somewhere that Gordon Ramsay, the chef, is participating. Wonder if he will cook at the water point? Garfield2010 1
Wheelsuck Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 1. Andreas Raelert 2. Luke Mckenzie3. Craig Alexander (at 40 it would be great to stick it to the youngsters) 4. Timo Bracht5. Jordan Rapp (Sentimental Favourite)
Ostrich Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I'll join in this game; and I'm feeling patriotic today: Ronnie SchildknechtJames CunnamaPete JacobsAndreas RaelertSebastien Kienle Garfield2010 1
ADe Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 1. Kienle2. Van Lierde3. Jacobs4. Llanos5. Cunnama I would love to see Craig Alexander in the top 5, but I had to be patriotic.
travisza Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Sticking to my post in the other thread: 1. van Lierde2. Pete Jacobs3. Raelert4. Crowie5. Cunnama
SwissVan Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 My guesses for the weekend lottery 1. Van Lierde2. Llanos3. Raelert4. Kienle5. Schildknecht Garfield2010 1
Garfield2010 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 We should have a competition. Who ever chooses the most right in terms of the top 5 wins something.... now we need a sponsor... Can someone sponsor a hamper or something please??? Here is how it will work. For every name you choose you get one point. However if you choose the person in a correct position as well then you get a bonus point.... So if you choose the correct winner then you get 2 points. So you can end on 10 points maximum You will not be allowed to edit your post for obvious reasons... My top 5:- 1. Frederik van Lierde2. Sebastian Kienle3. Pete Jacobs4. Timo Bracht5. James Cunnama Ok results are 1. Frederik Van Lierde (BEL) 00:51:02, 4:25:37, 2:51:18, 8:12:292. Luke McKenzie (AUS) 00:51:17, 4:22:27, 2:57:20, 8:15:193. Sebastian Kienle (GER) 00:54:13, 4:22:35, 2:58:38, 8:19:244. James Cunnama (RSA) 00:51:13, 4:34:22, 2:52:39, 8:21:465. Tim O'Donnell (USA) 00:51:04, 4:35:39, 2:51:07, 8:22:25 So I end on 2 + 1 + 1 = 4
travisza Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Sticking to my post in the other thread: 1. van Lierde2. Pete Jacobs3. Raelert4. Crowie5. CunnamaOk results are 1. Frederik Van Lierde (BEL) 00:51:02, 4:25:37, 2:51:18, 8:12:292. Luke McKenzie (AUS) 00:51:17, 4:22:27, 2:57:20, 8:15:193. Sebastian Kienle (GER) 00:54:13, 4:22:35, 2:58:38, 8:19:244. James Cunnama (RSA) 00:51:13, 4:34:22, 2:52:39, 8:21:465. Tim O'Donnell (USA) 00:51:04, 4:35:39, 2:51:07, 8:22:25 So I end on 2 + 1 + 1 = 4I end on 2 + 1 = 3 Happy to see James in top 5
Garfield2010 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Swiss on 4 as well Travis on 3 ADe on 3 Ostrich on 2 Wheelsuck on 2 Andy on 2 Royhan on 1 JGR on 2 Ironman GP on 3 Gadget on 1 Sluiper on 1 Shebeen on 2 Monkey on 2 Svan on 0 Dracs on 3
Shebeen Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Swiss on 4 as well not by my maths?2 for FvL, 1 for Kienle...
davem Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 So Garf you win back your uber expensive seat post clamp, but now it is free. Takes the pain away. Well done on the predictions. Garfield2010 1
bclark Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Hiya Anyones thoughts on the race. I sat up till past 2, watching the race, and I tell you the womans race was so much more entertaining. In one of the interviews given by Crowie. He made mention of something of in the lines of "Kona'ed out". (I.e from the years same racing). And I think after this race you could see some were "Kona'ed out". At the end, for me personally, I was a little saddened by the performance of the seasoned veterans, and im left thinking the championships was nothing more than sponsorship responsibility. Don't get me wrong Van Lierde was brilliant, but he was not under any pressure or threatened.Rinna on the other hand, you could see *wanted* that win. May be im looking for that 'Iron War'. (e.g. Dave vs Mark, Macca vs Realert). Any way, just me 2c. Edited October 14, 2013 by bclark
JGR Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Hiya Anyones thoughts on the race. I sat up till past 2, watching the race, and I tell you the womans race was so much more entertaining. In one of the interviews given by Crowie. He made mention of something of in the lines of "Kona'ed out". (I.e from the years same racing). And I think after this race you could see some were "Kona'ed out". At the end, for me personally, I was a little saddened by the performance of the seasoned veterans, and im left thinking the championships was nothing more than sponsorship responsibility. Don't get me wrong Van Lierde was brilliant, but he was not under any pressure or threatened.Rinna on the other hand, you could see *wanted* that win. May be im looking for that 'Iron War'. (e.g. Dave vs Mark, Macca vs Realert). Any way, just me 2c. Half way through the bike it looked like there could have been a lot of winners (that when I went to bed) Performance of the day - Kyle Buckingham 16th overall - 6mins ahead of Craig Alexander. Not to bad for an age grouper
Garfield2010 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Hiya Anyones thoughts on the race. I sat up till past 2, watching the race, and I tell you the womans race was so much more entertaining. In one of the interviews given by Crowie. He made mention of something of in the lines of "Kona'ed out". (I.e from the years same racing). And I think after this race you could see some were "Kona'ed out". At the end, for me personally, I was a little saddened by the performance of the seasoned veterans, and im left thinking the championships was nothing more than sponsorship responsibility. Don't get me wrong Van Lierde was brilliant, but he was not under any pressure or threatened.Rinna on the other hand, you could see *wanted* that win. May be im looking for that 'Iron War'. (e.g. Dave vs Mark, Macca vs Realert). Any way, just me 2c. Ok here are some of my thoughts....... Crowie and Jacobs.... they where injured beforehand, couldn't train as well and I think they knew they didn't really have a good chance... hence they went out hard on the bike mainly for 2 reasons... 1. They hoped to break the field apart giving them a better option to do well later on and 2. to get airtime for their sponsors and themselves and I assume they got that. In a way its sad as when the ESPN documentary will be aired in a few months time they will get plenty of attention but a guy like Cunnama will probably get none........ Last year Vanhoenacker got 70% of the air time whilst Tissink (who ended top 10 again) had zero airtime once again. In Kona the strong and lean runners normally win. Van Lierde probably could have ran even harder. But when you lead you rather preserve and win the race instead of risking blowing up going for records... Next year I think Kienle and Cunnama will be the guys to beat. What an incredible swim by James!!! He used to start 3 - 5 minutes back in the past after the swim... Maybe Andy Potts pulling out (and the good conditions) helped him as the pace was not that fast.
bclark Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 http://triathlon.competitor.com/2013/10/video/breakfast-with-bob-paul-top-kona-age-grouper-kyle-buckingham_87558 http://triathlon.competitor.com/tag/breakfast-with-bob-and-paul
bclark Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) Shame it looked like Crowie wanted to break down and maybe cry.Its tough. http://triathlete-eu...t-it-used-to-beStill a champion. Edited October 16, 2013 by bclark
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