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Enduro

elvis jones wrote: »

So music at the end line and someone saying your name and well done destroys the race for you If your doing a race i'm MC at i'll turn it down and tell everyone to sssshhhhh just before you cross the line;)

But a stereotype doesn't apply to everyone.............

I didn't say EVERYONE. I said "vast numbers". And I didn't say it would destroy my race. I quoted your post about atmosphere. The "it" referred to atmosphere. Sorry if that wasn't clear. And yes, I agree with DNHOP that loud crap music blaring out over PA, with a DJ waffling inanities every now and again most definitely destroys the atmosphere. I've no problem with a race announcer calling finishers out as they cross the line. That's totally different.

elvis jones

Enduro wrote: »

I didn't say EVERYONE. I said "vast numbers". And I didn't say it would destroy my race. I quoted your post about atmosphere. The "it" referred to atmosphere. Sorry if that wasn't clear. And yes, I agree with DNHOP that loud crap music blaring out over PA, with a DJ waffling inanities every now and again most definitely destroys the atmosphere. I've no problem with a race announcer calling finishers out as they cross the line. That's totally different.

Define crap music, believe me its hard to please everyone. I try to keep music louder around transisition and lower music in the finish area so the mic can be heard and understood.

Also notice i use the word MC and not DJ. Its about the mic work and not the music. Perhaps i should have used that in my 1st post and for that my bad.

I do know that in one race coming up i got the booking ( at a higher price ) because i focus on the mic work and not just stand there playing music for 3 hrs.

Just don't tar us all with the same brush:)

donothoponpop

elvis jones wrote: »

What a stereotype.

A lot of my work is MC to announce things during the day and to congratulate people as they cross the line. Its good with smaller ones as its good for people doing their 1st tri for family members to give them a mention etc.

Before the race its important for the correct information to be given out ( many times ) and to make sure all are ready for the start and that equipment is cleared away.

Also music during the race can create some atmosphere for people standing around waiting for those involved.

But i do see your point.

My point is against loud music blasting at the finish. You mentioned dj's, I didn't know you were a dj/race announcer, so don't personalize it, I'm not having a pop at you. It's my experience and opinion that dj's blasting music at the finish line annoy far more finishers/spectators than they believe. The RD is the person to give race instructions (I've frequently heard clueless information from dj's). An informed compere calling out names of finishers is a different thing, and adds to a race, but I personally view any event that advertises they have a DJ to be a mickey mouse one.

Races I've ran without music blasting; the previous finishers hang around a bit and give you encouragement at the finish. Races's with music blasting at the finish; everyone feck's off ASAP to get out of earshot.

nerraw1111

Need a hug Enduro?

I don't think anyone is precious about Gaelforce etc not being called AR and would be happy with the offroad duathlon/multi sport moniker. Suppose makes it easier to attract punters from an organiser point of view.

Re MCs/DJs afterwards. Depends on the person. The lads from Roar are great craic on the mic. Really add to the event, minimum music, maximum piss taking.

elvis jones

donothoponpop wrote: »

My point is against loud music blasting at the finish. You mentioned dj's, I didn't know you were a dj/race announcer, so don't personalize it, I'm not having a pop at you. It's my experience and opinion that dj's blasting music at the finish line annoy far more finishers/spectators than they believe. The RD is the person to give race instructions (I've frequently heard clueless information from dj's). An informed compere calling out names of finishers is a different thing, and adds to a race, but I personally view any event that advertises they have a DJ to be a mickey mouse one.

Races I've ran without music blasting; the previous finishers hang around a bit and give you encouragement at the finish. Races's with music blasting at the finish; everyone feck's off ASAP to get out of earshot.

My bad for not being more clear !

As i've said it all about how you do it and i do agree at the end line you do need to be able to talk and speak without the music drowning you out.

I'm saying that as someone who's done a few races and who wouldn't be a fan of it himself BUT some music at a low volume can actually keep people in the area and help create atmosphere.

Oh and any info i give out comes from the RD. I have a briefing and attend the race briefing as well along with meetings beforehand with the organisng committee.

elvis jones

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Need a hug Enduro?

I don't think anyone is precious about Gaelforce etc not being called AR and would be happy with the offroad duathlon/multi sport moniker. Suppose makes it easier to attract punters from an organiser point of view.

Re MCs/DJs afterwards. Depends on the person. The lads from Roar are great craic on the mic. Really add to the event, minimum music, maximum piss taking.

That could describe me:D

RayCun

Enduro wrote: »

Actually Ray, WTF are the AR options on about? They don't make any sense. Are you trying to distinguish between multisports races and AR?

Yes, and obviously failing
I didn't want to just have "Adventure Races" and "Only-pretend-to-be-adventure-races"

griffin100

elvis jones wrote: »

What a stereotype.

A lot of my work is MC to announce things during the day and to congratulate people as they cross the line. Its good with smaller ones as its good for people doing their 1st tri for family members to give them a mention etc.

Before the race its important for the correct information to be given out ( many times ) and to make sure all are ready for the start and that equipment is cleared away.

Also music during the race can create some atmosphere for people standing around waiting for those involved.

But i do see your point.

Jaysus, how hard can it be - stick Eye Of The Tiger and Chariots Of Fire on a loop and off you go Maybe add an extra song depending on the event - Fat Bottom Girls for the Mini Marathon, that sort of thing.

The best race announcer ever was Carrick On Suir Tri 2009, he was hilarious. He was about 70, played Daniel O'Donnel on the PA and had huge coughing fits down the mike. I assuming it wasnt Elvis.

mloc123

griffin100 wrote: »

The best race announcer ever was Carrick On Suir Tri 2009, he was hilarious. He was about 70, played Daniel O'Donnel on the PA and had huge coughing fits down the mike. I assuming it wasnt Elvis.

That guy was golden. They didnt have him in 2011

shotgunmcos

Folks do you use the Buy and Sell approach taken in the Gear forum?

Overall, this subforum is doing ok IMO. The season is just kicking off. The running season is all year round. Give it time.

Anyone spot the triathlete on 'Take me out' on Friday night... ?

BTH

shotgunmcos wrote: »

Folks do you use the Buy and Sell approach taken in the Gear forum?

Overall, this subforum is doing ok IMO. The season is just kicking off. The running season is all year round. Give it time.

Anyone spot the triathlete on 'Take me out' on Friday night... ?

This thread is becoming the TDAR off topic thread!

We at 3D are all proud of "TinTin"s performance last night! Dodged a bullet to be fair. Some rough examples of the "female" gender. Was in the pub watching with Dave. It hasn't dented his confidence much either.

griffin100

I'd rather stick a hot poker up my ass whilst rubbing a cheese grater over my manhood than watch the pile of ****e that is Take Me Out. Actually on second thoughts, I'd like to do that to the host

EC1000

Now I know why Dave is so damn fast. Finishes work at 2.30

RacoonQueen

Hope he only went on it for the lolz. Did he get a complete rejection then?

That programme makes me despair for humanity. Silly cows.

ThisRegard

It can be hilarious though, but yeah, it wouldn't want to be used to show examples of Irish women. There's a reason why many have to appear on a televised version of a human cattle mart in order to get a man.

Amz

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Hope he only went on it for the lolz. Did he get a complete rejection then?

I think the free bar helped coax him along (probably went a long way to easing the pain of rejection too )

RacoonQueen

Amz wrote: »

I think the free bar helped coax him along (probably went a long way to easing the pain of rejection too )

Being rejected by the yokes on that show must be pretty painful alright. If they don't want you you should probably give up all hope.

Bet they responded with "if he trains every day when is he going to have time for ME?!"

Always love how they turn off their light as soon as a guy walks out cos he wears the wrong shoes or wrong color shirt. If you're desperate enough to go on tv for a fella you really ahouldnt be so judgemental. One of those shows you watch out of morbid curiosity.

big mce

What about moving the Tri training logs as a sub log to this menu?

couerdelion

big mce wrote: »

What about moving the Tri training logs as a sub log to this menu?

I'd be happy with that suggestion. The only ones I read are the Tri related ones and it would save having to scour through pages of running logs to find it when it's update time.

RayCun

Can't set up a subforum to a subforum, and there are over 30 tri logs on mcos' list, so moving them in here would swamp everything else.

couerdelion

RayCun wrote: »

Can't set up a subforum to a subforum, and there are over 30 tri logs on mcos' list, so moving them in here would swamp everything else.

So we need to wait for T/D/A to become its own forum?

elvis jones

couerdelion wrote: »

So we need to wait for T/D/A to become its own forum?

Where do we sign the petition ?

I think its as worthy as :

paintball which hasn't had a post since feb 28
table tennis which hasn't had a post since feb 26
frisbee which hasn't had a post since feb 25
bowling which hasn't had a post since feb 26

big mce

I second that!

shotgunmcos

RayCun wrote: »

Can't set up a subforum to a subforum, and there are over 30 tri logs on mcos' list, so moving them in here would swamp everything else.

Sometimes I wonder if the Logs should be the main forum and everything else the sub forums...! Take a rest day and you are on page 5 already

RayCun

couerdelion wrote: »

So we need to wait for T/D/A to become its own forum?

Suer, if that's the way you want to go. I'd suggest waiting until the tri season ends before making any decisions, maybe start a discussion thread in October and a poll, see if people want to go it alone, merge back into the rest of ART, or stay as a subforum. (It will probably take a few months for any change to be put through anyway)

elvis jones

RayCun wrote: »

Suer, if that's the way you want to go. I'd suggest waiting until the tri season ends before making any decisions, maybe start a discussion thread in October and a poll, see if people want to go it alone, merge back into the rest of ART, or stay as a subforum. (It will probably take a few months for any change to be put through anyway)

This place is slower than ther Dáil for change:)