Weekly Questions - Meet Tunney MOD WARNING POST 1

tunney · 01-03-2014 8:47pm

Dory Dory wrote: »

If you're permitted to say, who is the Man with the Tan?

Dave Corcoran.

tunney · 01-03-2014 8:48pm

Oryx wrote: »

You want to know what kind of man he goes for???

Yeah very weird.

Kurt Godel wrote: »

If you were a woman for a day, who would you do?

Better question;)

ray o · 01-03-2014 11:34pm

tunney wrote: »

I hope so. I look a the Man with the Tan as how I would like to be in my 50s.

Absolutely. Last year I was around when he came back from a run and his response to his wife when asked how it was "Brutal, I'm fat as a barrel". (He wasn't)Few months later I met him down at bull wall for a Duathlon and he's shooting breeze trying to find someone with a spare wetsuit. One was produced and a little later he is flying down Dollymount Strand around 5th place. I suspect he was disappointed.

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 01-03-2014 11:44pm

Ha, I am running with him tomorrow in Bohermeen, will likely leave me for dead. He is a fast aufella

pgibbo · 03-03-2014 11:29am

Don't mean to drag it off topic but what is the Man with the Tan? Is he a physio or physical therapist? Sounds like he's sorted anyone who has ever gone to him.

tunney · 03-03-2014 11:36am

pgibbo wrote: »

Don't mean to drag it off topic but what is the Man with the Tan? Is he a physio or physical therapist? Sounds like he's sorted anyone who has ever gone to him.

http://www.nsrt.ie/dave_corcoran_biog.asp

BennyMul · 03-03-2014 11:37am

tunney wrote: »

I'd rather rip my own boll0ck off with a rusty pliers, saute it with some onions and eat it than do that race.

Some of your analogies are fantastic are these off the cuff, or do you have a prepared list to choose from.

bucket list of place(s) to cycle, swim, run
Do you still code for fun?
Apple or Android

Thanks.

tunney · 03-03-2014 11:50am

BennyMul wrote: »

Some of your analogies are fantastic are these off the cuff, or do you have a prepared list to choose from.

Assuming you are not being sarcastic - thanks, off the cuff

BennyMul wrote: »

bucket list of place(s) to cycle, swim, run

Swim - Artic
Cycle - south France
Run - always wanted to run to the inlaws house, DIngle marathon too

BennyMul wrote: »

Do you still code for fun?

Yes, find it useful to plug the gaps with commerical offerings. For example one of the many shortcomings with trainingpeaks is integration with google calendars, my calendar controls my life so its important to me. I wrote an application that does two way syncing with training peaks and google calendars.

BennyMul wrote: »

Apple or Android

Thanks.

Android. I could not go to the crippled OS that is Apple.

When I get to work my phone detects it, turns onto silent and then forwards all texts to my Chrome webbrowser.

If I am listening to music and my google calendar says commuting or training then my phone unlocks so I have no problems changing tracks. Also any text from my wife gets read out so I can hear it and know if I need to respond.

If my wife texts/emails me a certain code my phone turns on GPS gets a lock and then texts/emails back my location on google maps. If I am cycling my good bike at the time it also responds with my HR, speed, cadence and power.

When I exit a geo fence surrounding work and the phone detects cycling it texts my wife and lets her know I will be home in twenty minutes.
At nighttime if I am at home it also goes onto silent at 7pm, at 10pm all syncing stops

Trying doing half of that on iOS.

Notwitch · 03-03-2014 1:26pm

Trainingpeaks were advertising for a number of develop posts a year or so back. Would you ever be tempted?
What were the most radical new ideas or rethinks you've had over the last 3 years related to ironman training?

tunney · 03-03-2014 1:29pm

Notwitch wrote: »

Trainingpeaks were advertising for a number of develop posts a year or so back. Would you ever be tempted?

No - based on what I have seen, as a long term customer of Trainingpeaks, they have no quality control teams nor do they design and UAT their products. I take pride in my work and only work for companies that value this.

Notwitch wrote: »

What were the most radical new ideas or rethinks you've had over the last 3 years related to ironman training?

Good question.........
Good question.........
Will take me a while to articulate this.

woody1 · 03-03-2014 2:19pm

tunney wrote: »

If my wife texts/emails me a certain code my phone turns on GPS gets a lock and then texts/emails back my location on google maps. If I am cycling my good bike at the time it also responds with my HR, speed, cadence and power.

cool idea, is this something that you developed yourself or is it an app that anyone can put on their phone..

Dory Dory · 03-03-2014 2:28pm

tunney wrote: »

Good question.........
Good question.........

Did you intend to have the same number of periods (9) after each "good question" above?

Have you any formal coaching training? If so, what? Or do you coach based on experience, observation and reading?

You mentioned that you would not go to Kona if one of your athletes qualified, and you implied that both Kona and Worlds are a bit overrated. So, if you were competitive and possibly within arms reach of qualifying for either event, would your tune change? And if you qualified for either, would you go....and if so, why would you go?

If you were single and looking for a mate, how might your self-written singles ad read?

tunney · 03-03-2014 2:49pm

woody1 wrote: »

cool idea, is this something that you developed yourself or is it an app that anyone can put on their phone..

the first part anyone can do right now. A Tasker script.
the second part is limited to myself at the moment.

tunney · 03-03-2014 3:00pm

Dory Dory wrote: »

Did you intend to have the same number of periods (9) after each "good question" above?

Of course, symmetry is key.

Dory Dory wrote: »

Have you any formal coaching training? If so, what? Or do you coach based on experience, observation and reading?

Reading, my own experiences of being coached.
I had thought about doing the BTF qualifications and may do some day.

Dory Dory wrote: »

You mentioned that you would not go to Kona if one of your athletes qualified, and you implied that both Kona and Worlds are a bit overrated. So, if you were competitive and possibly within arms reach of qualifying for either event, would your tune change?

The Age Group Worlds, I can qualify for this. If I wanted to go I could.
Kona - if I qualified I would not go. If I qualified and recently won the lotto I would go. The cost for a pointless jolly I could not justify. Even if I thought I'd get an AG podium over there.

Dory Dory wrote: »

And if you qualified for either, would you go....and if so, why would you go?

I would go to neither.

Dory Dory wrote: »

If you were single and looking for a mate, how might your self-written singles ad read?

Somewhat attractive, somewhat funny, reasonably normal bloke seeks sane woman. Also still believes in Santa and Tooth Fairy.

Green&Red · 03-03-2014 3:02pm

What did Santa bring you this year and is the tooth fairy on her second lap?

tunney · 03-03-2014 3:39pm

Green&Red wrote: »

What did Santa bring you this year and is the tooth fairy on her second lap?

Santa decided I was a bold boy.
Not sure what you mean by the second lap?

pgibbo · 03-03-2014 3:48pm

Did you anticipate 10 pages of Q&A when you started? :pac:

Enjoyable reading. Really looking forward to the answer to the question Notwitch posted

tunney · 03-03-2014 3:50pm

pgibbo wrote: »

Did you anticipate 10 pages of Q&A when you started? :pac:

Just amazed at the lack of abuse.

pgibbo wrote: »

Enjoyable reading. Really looking forward to the answer to the question Notwitch posted

Yes. You certainly will read the answer.

Dory Dory · 03-03-2014 4:08pm

We all have our own agenda for why we train/race/participate in triathlon, but when you coach or have a coach, it implies to me a goal oriented personality by both parties. With that being said (while keeping in mind your previous thoughts on Kona and Worlds)....and speaking in terms of triathlon exclusively....

Name one or two specific goals (a race/time/podium/target on back/etc) that motivated you when you were training at a competitive level?

Name one or two specific goals (a race/time/podium/target on back/etc) that motivate you now to train?

What was the one goal that got away, and why? And would you ever chase after it again?

Do you know what motivates each of your athletes....what his/her brass ring is?

RedB · 03-03-2014 5:13pm

You've made recommendations in other posts for various items of top quality gear that justifies the price (Bike, run jackets, etc) . What are your top 10-15 general recommendations (ideally a spread of gear and excluding individual preferences such as running shoes and bike

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tunney · 03-03-2014 5:16pm

Dory Dory wrote: »

We all have our own agenda for why we train/race/participate in triathlon, but when you coach or have a coach, it implies to me a goal oriented personality by both parties. With that being said (while keeping in mind your previous thoughts on Kona and Worlds)....and speaking in terms of triathlon exclusively....

Some of my lads would kill their own grannies to go to Kona. I think one of them actually gave her a poison apple. The goals are important to them, I can respect that. Doesn't mean I have to agree

Dory Dory wrote: »

Name one or two specific goals (a race/time/podium/target on back/etc) that motivated you when you were training at a competitive level?

Faster, faster, faster. See what you can do Dave. I had no target races, podiums/targets on back. My coach hammered home that you cannot race other people nor conditions. It sunk in. You can only race who turns up and the form they turn up in, if success and failure are dependent on other people and the weather then thats counter productive.

Dory Dory wrote: »

Name one or two specific goals (a race/time/podium/target on back/etc) that motivate you now to train?

You do know I do fvck all training?

I am getting back into it and in the 5 year plan I want to run a 32 10km somewhere, a 15:59 5km and a 2:3x marathon

Triathlon wise - I want to feel strong on the bike, float on the run and swim like a fish. Whatever comes of that it does

Dory Dory wrote: »

What was the one goal that got away, and why? And would you ever chase after it again?

Sub nine IM.

Dory Dory wrote: »

Do you know what motivates each of your athletes....what his/her brass ring is?

No. The new ones - i.e. started after last September, no not yet. I don't know them as well as I would like to. If it goes to year two then yes I will.

I also thing the phrase "brass ring" means. I'm assuming its some sort of hill billy yank sexual reference - so no. I have never seen anyones brass ring.

tunney · 03-03-2014 5:29pm

RedB wrote: »

You've made recommendations in other posts for various items of top quality gear that justifies the price (Bike, run jackets, etc) . What are your top 10-15 general recommendations (ideally a spread of gear and excluding individual preferences such as running shoes and bike )

Swim :

Swedish goggles : Not expensive, the opposite at just 3 euro but the performance is much better.

Bike :

Assos tights, jacket : Had one set 10 years. Winter gear for every winter ride, ten years and EVERY winter cycle in it. Warm toasty and lasts. Very expensive though but you get what you pay for here. Stupid money you might say. I've ridden in -7 and been toasty.

Assos fugu gloves : Ridiculously expensive. However did 5 hours yesterday in the rain and cold and wind starting at 0600. Arrived home with my fingers toasty and dry.

Specialised S-worx shoes : Oh the price, but oh the comfort. Still on first pair. 7 years later

Run :

Running gilet : a good one, like the Brooks ones AKW sell. got one and it transforms your running wardrobe

Ron hill Tempest jacket : makes running outside a true all weather thing. Also got from AKW

Really its just the clothes that are important to spend on. Good warm clothes don't come cheap.

Misc :

Bike box : Also get your own bike box, get a good one and it will last and save you money - in rent and damage. Bike Box Alan is the one I have

Locks : I spent 400 euro on a lock. I spent XYZ on my bikes. Get a top notch lock. Almax locks.

Other than that I don't have much expensive gear I suppose but there is not such thing as bad weather, just bad gear.

Dory Dory · 03-03-2014 5:45pm

Why did the sub nine IM get away? And will you chase it again?

Yes, I know you do f*ck all training...but I did notice the bike mileage you put in over the weekend, so I know something's going on.

Brass ring = the prize.

tunney · 03-03-2014 5:49pm

Dory Dory wrote: »

Why did the sub nine IM get away? And will you chase it again?

Yes, I know you do f*ck all training...but I did notice the bike mileage you put in over the weekend, so I know something's going on.

Brass ring = the prize.

I'm going to drop the innuendo now.....

Why did it get away...... opening up another 10 pages there.

Will I chase it again? No. I'm making no commitments to anything bar work for the next few years. Sub nine is huge and just to clarify I don't mean a sub nine on a course with a 140km bike and a 38km run so that rules out the man crushes.

Yes I got out on the bike, got dropped by Tango and the Hurler. Then again I understand the importance of hand signals so I didn't wipe out horrifically

(or should that be a

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Dory Dory · 03-03-2014 5:57pm

tunney wrote: »

I'm going to drop the innuendo now.....

Why did it get away...... opening up another 10 pages there.

Will I chase it again? No. I'm making no commitments to anything bar work for the next few years. Sub nine is huge and just to clarify I don't mean a sub nine on a course with a 140km bike and a 38km run so that rules out the man crushes.

Yes I got out on the bike, got dropped by Tango and the Hurler. Then again I understand the importance of hand signals so I didn't wipe out horrifically (or should that be a )

Based on the unedited, I think I understand now. Sorry. Didn't have a clue.

trihead · 03-03-2014 7:46pm

hi Tunny,

Last few qs...

You have discussed coaching courses etc accredited by TI. Would you consider going abroad to get accreditation? Or do you see yourself not really getting involved in coaching into the future in a serious way? I understand its just a bit of paper at the end of the day but I think with your knowledge / background etc it could be good combination.

What would you do if you found out one of your athletes was taking substances that were banned to improve their performance? They hadn't failed a test but were taking it.

Where is your favorite place you have travelled or been on holidays?

If you were in charge of TI what one change would you like to implement that you think would be good for the sport in the country?

Do you think you are or were in the past a bit addicted to boards... logging in every day... posting a lot etc? Have you cut back now on screen time in relation to boards.

thanks

Trihead:)

tunney · 03-03-2014 8:36pm

trihead wrote: »

hi Tunny,

Last few qs...

You the discussed coaching courses etc accredited by TI. Would you consider going abroad to get accreditation? Or do you see yourself not really getting involved in coaching into the future in a serious way? I understand its just a bit of paper at the end of the day but I think with your knowledge / background etc it could be good combination.

I would consider foreign options yes.
I think I will always do something related.

trihead wrote: »

What would you do if you found out one of your athletes was taking substances that were banned to improve their performance? They hadn't failed a test but were taking it.

Assuming we aren't talk about medically required drugs and we are talking about out and out doping - firstly if I didn't notice myself I would very disappointed in myself. Secondly, well I'd be very disappointed with them.

trihead wrote: »

Where is your favorite place you have travelled or been on holidays?

I love the south of France.

trihead wrote: »

If you were in charge of TI what one change would you like to implement that you think would be good for the sport in the country?

Coaching. The absence of an L3 means there is no credible coaching pathway and no credible way to convert any identified potential talent into actual talent.

I'd also ditch the national series in its present format and make the world and euros qualification a real achievement to qualify for rather than a cash cow

trihead wrote: »

Do you think you are or were in the past a bit addicted to boards... logging in every day... posting a lot etc? Have you cut back now on screen time in relation to boards.

thanks

Trihead:)

I have cut back. I don't think it was boards. I was on slow twitch and tritalk too. I was obsessed with all things tri. I never go to tritalk anymore (bar the phwoar thread) and am only on st for technical questions these days. The obsession has long passed.

Also as and side note the e in my user name - you never seem to it!

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 03-03-2014 9:34pm

Any series you recommend to watch?

Funniest fvk up in a race?

If you could start over in a new career path what would it be and why?

tunney · 03-03-2014 9:40pm

Aydin Repulsive Saleswoman wrote: »

Any series you recommend to watch?

Funniest fvk up in a race?

If you could start over in a new career path what would it be and why?

Watching house of cards now

Missed the start of a race just after I got married cause I forgot to take off my wedding ring.

New career path - would love to be a theoretical physicist.

Fazz · 03-03-2014 11:00pm

Hi Dave,

I've read most of the posts here but with 10 pages may have missed some so forgive if any duplicates...

Disclaimer - sorry a bit long/boring/geek oriented!

1 - Do you think the current Irish Ironman Record of 8:45 held by LCD will be beaten this year or do you think it's likely to hold up a while longer?
Currently I think on paper M Muldoon is in for Roth'14 and prob the best chance.
Or Shane Scully in for IM Sweden but his IM debut.

Do you see the record being lowered by much in the near future?

Strictly from an Age Grouper perspective - Robbie Wade a strong potential in the pro ranks this year if he goes long.

2 - Having been reasonably involved in coaching/part coaching LCD during one or two of his record holding times, it's fair to say you've a strong understanding of the level and volume required to get to that level, as well as mental attitude to deliver over an ironman.
Could you advise on a basic level in your opinion the approx avg volume required on a weekly basis for a typical ag'er to reach this level (motherload of all assumptions here, few years training, proper structure etc etc).

3 - Which would you prefer to do in a race?
- Swim like a fish and lead out and try suffer to hold on battling at the front from the off?
- Bike like a beast through the field and first into t2 trying to hold on?
- Run like a brownlee past as many as poss and try to get the win right at the end?

4 - I know you've said you've no interest in Kona, but let's say you're in the best shape of your life, and in contention for the Irish IM record and/or AG Win ability.
Which race would you prefer to be lining up to....
A - Challenge Roth
B - Kona
C - Other and why?

5 - I recall from some old searches you were a sprightly runner, and I know you did some serious volume to get there too.
Did you find your run ability transferred to the bike, or did you drop some bike to focus on run, or able to maintain your chosen volumes regardless when the hunger was there?

6 - Rate Breaking Bad out of 10 and House of Cards out of 10 so far?

7 - If coaching could pay the bills, would you pack in the day job and set up a group?

8 - What's the biggest strength you've seen in one of your athletes?

9 - What's the biggest weakness you've seen in one of your athletes?

10 - 5 watts/kg FTP or 32min 10k run - which floats your boat (I see your 32min post but curious all the same).

11 - Technical turn away now question. Watts per CDA relative to Watts per KG for a typical rolling bike course.
Being a lighter rider, and being a numbers addict I attempted to calculate the watts differential for a lighter rider relative to kg that could be yielded before losing ground on a typical course. Sure, typical what now but all the same.
I make it somewhere close to 2-2.5 watts per kg of bodyweight based on finger in the air, bestbikesplit, history and other research.
That is on an average course, a rider that is 10kg lighter can yield 20-25 watts max on the heavier rider before they will lose ground.
This will likely mean a higher w/kg is required for the lighter rider to return those numbers if you take an average ftp of say 4 or 4.5 w/kg, then this would equate to 40 or 45 watts higher being pushed on flats if at 100% ftp etc.

Have you any insight or opinion on this?
Granted - one million variables but a generalisation if you will?

12 - Are you a Brownlee or Gomez fan?

13 - Do you sit down and watch ITU races? Would/Do you sit down and watch 70.3/IM races? (guessing only if athletes are racing now?)

14 - What car do you drive?

15 - Is the lego movie really worth seeing?? :eek::D:confused:

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