Talent ID day in Dublin Saturday 31st

For those of you who are interested in attending a national talent ID day being held in Dublin please check out the link below but also contact me on 087 1341074, Regards Sinead.
http://www.triathlonireland.com/article.php?story=20090924141336519

Calling all cup holders.

It is hard to believe that another year has passed and it is nearly time for the Trilogrammies. Can the champions of 2008 please contact me so I can collect their cups? Names have to be added for the champions of 2009!! Thanks Sinead.

Sean & Susan

Tonight two of our juniors headed into the sunset in style. I hope to get the photos up here soon. They went to Sean's Debs and needles to say, they scrub up well. Trisuits do not do these pair justice.
Also Johnnathan texted me the results of the triathlon that was held in the Curragh last week. Well done to our participants. Wesley's team came in 3rd in the relay with a time of 1hr 20mins. Johnathan was placed 36th with a time of 1hr 31min 18sec with Siobhan, not too far behind him in 41st place with a time of 1hr 33min 1 sec and coming in right behind her, Denise was placed 42nd with a time of 1hr 33min 9secs.

Test Tri Series Winners are....

Firstly I'ld like to congratulate all the juniors who took part in the Test Tri and Test Duathlon series for 2009. There are some really good times and as relative beginners to the sport, there are certainly some seniors (myself included) worried about how good you are going to get. The Test Tri Series winner in the Female category goes to Siobhan O'Toole whose swim has gone from strength to strength. Well done Siobhan. We look forward to you joining our training sessions over the winter. Michael Dalton's composure throughout the season had us all marvelling and wondering at his amazing talent. As he knocked out a new PB at each Test tri we are really looking forward to finding out what he can do with a season of training and experiece under his belt. Well done to everyone. Roll on some fun training sessions for November.

Congratulations

Well done to all of you who participated in the Heritage Challenge last Saturday. I was looking at the results and the photos and it looked like everyone had a great race. Also congratulations on selecting great parents that helped out with the marshalling. Only for them, you wouldn't have had a race to compete in!! See you next Saturday at the final test tri of 2009.

Help needed for the Heritage

Hi Guys, first of all best of luck to those of you who are taking part in the Heritage Challenge this Saturday. I'm sorry I won't be there to see you but I know you'll do really well. At the moment, the club desperately needs more marshals so if you are bringing along a friend or if your parents are willing to help out, will you please contact me on 0871341074 and I'll pass the details onto the race organizers. Remember these races are not possible without the help of volunteers. So a big thank you in advance to those of you who can spare 2 hours between 7am and 12pm.

Last aquathon of the season

For those of you are are unable to entry Trilogy's Heritage Challenge event, this might interest you.

The final children's event on the Triathlon Ireland race calendar for the year will be held on Saturday 22nd August.
This fun race will be a Kids Aquathlon - swim & run event - on the 22nd August in Forest Park Leisure Centre, Courtown Harbour, Co Wexford.
It is an event to try and encourage kids to take part in a fun and safe competition. The age range is 8 to 16 years of age.
There are 5 categories/ waves and the First, Second and Third of each category will receive a trophy. Each competitor will receive a medal.
The cost is 6 euros to enter and all the details are on the below link to the main Eireman website:

http://www.eireman.org/kids_race

During the race the 2Fm roadcaster will be broadcasting live from the finish line. There will be kids entertainment all day in Courtown including face painters, a clown, sandcastle competition, and crazy golf competition.
This is Kids day on what will be a busy sporting weekend in Courtown. The main Triathlon takes place on Sunday 23rd.
For further information on the race, please go to www.eireman.org/kids_race or email Eoin Ryan, the race organiser at eoinryan1@hotmail.com

We wish your children all the best in this fun event should they participate.

Triathlon Ireland

Test Tri 5 & Heritage

Hi all, just to let you know that entries for Test Tri 5 is now open (until tomorrow, Thursday at 7pm) and entry for the Heritage closes on Monday. Links to both can be found on the news page.

If anyone's parents are coming along and hanging around while you take part, could you ask them if they could help out? We need 3-4 more helpers to pull the test tri off ... especially since there's going to be a lot of interest in this one.

Aquathon on 8th August

Hi everyone, there is an aquathon on on the 8th of august in Galway. If anyone is interested, please let me know and I will email you the application form. The only problem is, it that it collides with Test Tri 5. For those of you not taking part in Trilogy's test tri, I strongly recommend that you attend this junior aquathon. You can email me through sinead@trilogy.ie or ring me on 087 1341074

Check out your video

Hi everyone, I've just logged onto triathlone.com and when you select the results (provisional), select agegroup full information system. When you type in who you are looking for, all the information about that person comes up in detail. It is very good but the cherry on top is your actual finishers video. For anyone out there who wants to see themselves crossing the line, you will find it either very funny or very terrible!!

TriAthlone

To all of you athletes and your supporters I just want to say on behalf of all of Trilogy, congratulations. It was your first open water swim and you did yourselves and the club proud. Well done.

Heritage Triathlon

Hi everyone, keep your eyes out on the 'News' section of this website for entry to the Heritage Triathlon. It will be held on the 22nd August this year.

Test Triathlon This Saturday

Just a reminder that Test Tri 4 is on this Saturday at the usual place. See you there.

Tuesday Evening Training

Hi everyone, now that Swim club is over for the summer months, please join the rest of trilogy for the Brick training session on Tuesday evenings. It takes place in The Heath and you'll need your cycling and running gear. Be there at 18:50. Also Ross, you can take this opportunity to ask Murk to check your bike set up.

bike position / murt ?

hi all,

i just read the post in the "news" section that murt is doing tune ups for the bikes.

my problem is that whenever i go out for long cycle, say around 50 mins+ i start getting lower back pains and i think this may be due to the distance between saddle and bars and the heights of saddle and bars.

i have gone poking around with it myself but i have not got any relief from the pains so far so im wondering if i may be on the wrong track.

any ideas on what i could try or is a trip to murt the way to go to remedy this problem?

thanks!

ross

Duathon This Thursday

The second last duathlon of the series is on this Thursday. The cup is up for grabs so make sure to go to the 'News' Section of the website and register.
Well done to everyone who took part in the national aquathon championships. The results are being finalised and the photos are up on the website.

Sweet sixteen

Happy Birthday Tadhg Mathews and congratulations. You have now moved up an age group.

Staying with the exams

I have forgotten to mention that Richard Nicholls and Michael Dalton are also doing their exams so best of luck to them both. Thank you for reminding me Trish!!

EXAM TIME

Wishing good luck to our Juniors who are starting their Junior and Leaving Certificate tomorrow. Gemma, Tadhg, Ross and Susan.

ORCA Wetsuit for Sale

Bargain city. Mary Fingleton is selling her ORCA wetsuit (more like giving it away). It is in perfect condition so if you are interested let me know and I'll bring it with me to the next training session so you can try it on.

Keep the good times coming!

Sinead has done up some excellent reports for your recent trips to Mullingar and to Dublin.

You are doing the rest of the club proud, while you all travelled to Dublin on Sunday, there are four senior members of the club I could name-and-shame that were turning over the sheets as you turned-off the M50.

Enjoy the reports below, and keep an eye out for photos (it could be after TriAthy when they are posted). Hope to see some of you at the Test events this Thursday and Saturday.

• Trilogy Juniors Beat the Odds - and Win


• Trilogy and the Sun - Both Shine in Mullingar

Cycle tomorrow.

Hi guys, I know a lot of you are racing on Sunday at the aquathon, but we will still go ahead with an easy spin tomorrow. Don't forget your helmets and a drink for the bike. Also, if any one needs a lift for the race on Sunday, please let me know tomorrow so I can arrange something for ye.

Help Needed for TriAthy

Hi guys, I hope the race yesterday went well for you all.

Just a quick reminder that I am still on the look out for helpers aged 16 and over for TriAthy. Brothers, Sisters, parents all welcome and their help really appreciated. Everyone gets a goodie bag but best of all the club makes money from your help (Sinead can explain more).

So if you are around on May 30, and if you can bring one or two others, then please click on this link to register now. Link to volunteer.

Trilogy Juniors Dominate in Limerick

I just want to send a HUGH congratulations to Laura Ridgeway, Bill Fitzpatrick, Ross Byrne and Sean McCormack for their outstanding performance yesterday at the Joey Hannon Triathlon. It was not an easy race so the faint hearted stayed at home. On the bike, the wind was EVERYWHERE while the run had many twists and turns. Being Pirhanas, not one of you seemed daunted by swim.
For all your efforts, you were rightly rewarded. Laura took home the grand prize or should I say €75 for first female junior, Bill has an unopened envelope so we are not sure what his prize money is, (I'm guessing €50) and Ross was happy out to open his €25 envelope. Sean McCormack just missing out but loving the race and enjoying the day was more than happy to be able to wear the T-Shirt with pride.
Well done all of you. The training is 'paying' off!!

Helpers wanted for TriAthy

Hi guys, I'm asking you all to work at TriAthy this year. It is on in Athy (obviously) on the 30th May. It is the largest triathlon on the race calender and it will be a great atmosphere. This is the race that counts for ALL trilogy members. As you are aware, there is no joining membership fee for our club and this is one of the reasons. We have also got a lot of equipment (new timing chips) for the club from this race and possible new S.A.Q equipment for the junior squad training sessions, so please try and make yourselves available. Each member of Trilogy that helps out = money for the club.

2nd on the list

Hi Ross, just to let you know that you are actually second on the list for Joey Hannon. Is it possilbe that you were looking at the standard race and not the sprint?

TriAthlone

Cheers Sinead, 

Thats a much better rate, as for J. Hannon at the weekend, I was looking for a section of the site to make sure i was entered. Couldn't find it, I just wanted to make doubly sure that i'm entered.

P.S. You were fast answering my last question, 3 days faster! check the date =P

TriAthlone

€50 for TriAthlone?! thats quite expensive...
thats the only price i seen, unless there is another price for juniors?

TriAthlone €30

Hi Ross, I just received an email today from TriAthlone race director. I will forward it onto you. He is giving the price of €30 for Juniors.

TriAthlone is open for Juniors

Hi guys, just to let you know that you can now enter this race - sprint distance. It is taking place in Athlone as the name suggests. It is an open water swim so a wet suit will be needed. Sprint distance is 750m/20km/5km. It is taking place on 18th July. You will also get to see elites race so it is a good one to watch. Log onto http://www.triathlone.com/ and enter the sprint race. When you enter, will you please send me an email to let me know? sinead@trilogy.ie

Fingal Aquathon

Hi Tadhg,
I'm glad you are interested in going to Fingal because I've already entered you along with 17 other juniors so you'll be in good company.

Fingal sprint

Any juniors entered for the Fingal sprint? im interested in going

Sunday's Duathlon - Pre-register

Hi guys, just to remind you to pre-register for the Duathlon on Sunday. The old system of 'turn-up-and-race' is gone, you have to sign-up in advance. Sign-up for Sunday closes 6pm Friday. Hope to see you all there competing for the cup!

Training and Racing for weekend 25th &26th April

We will be having Transition Training after swim club on Saturday. This is a VERY important and good quality training session. Transition can often be overlooked but it plays a vital part in bringing down race times. It is NOT demanding on the body and therefore, no one will be feeling too tired to race the Duathlon on Sunday.
Registration for the Duathlon starts at 09:45 and the race itself will begin at 10:30. Remember, it is all about taking part, improving bike and run skills and of course - points.

APPLICATION FORMS NEEDED

These triathletes are to have the following forms as soon as possilbe or else they will miss out on their races.
Ciaran Haberlin Kidathon form
Aine Haberlin Kidathon form
Niamh Hogan Kidathon form
Shane Hogan Kidathon form
Ciara Faherty Kidathon form + Trilogy form + Triathlon Ireland
Caoilfhionn Byrne Trilogy + Triathlon Ireland form
Fiona Hyland Trilogy + Triathlon Ireland form

Test Tri

Those of you who are taking part in the triathlon tomorrow, please contact me through my email address. Sinead@trilogy.ie. I will try and bring you on a drive through this evening of the course.

Triathlon Ireland Numbers

Can everyone who has received a card from Triathlon Ireland, either this year or last year, email it to me? My address is sinead@trilogy.ie
Thanks. It will help with your registration for Triathlon Ireland.

TALENT ID IN GREYSTONES 7TH JUNE

Hi guys, now you know what these talend days are all about, can you please let me know at training if you are interested in attending.

Training and racing this weekend 4th & 5th April

Hi everyone, this Saturday we will be doing some transition training and bike handling skills. Everyone is to have their helmets, bikes, runners and drinks with them. It will be a light session as you have a Duathlon on in the Heath on Sunday. So far, Laura and Ross are winning the series. Who wants to challenge them? See you Saturday

Training for Saturday 28th March

Hi everyone, I'll be going on a training weekend tomorrow so I won't be able to make the session. I'll be busy trying to find out more methods which i can torture, I mean, train you with. I'd recommend that you go for a run tomorrow. Do the hill 5 times in carrig wood and recover on the way down. Try to be keep within the same time for each climb. Enjoy.

Midland Aquathlon

Hi everyone, there is an aquathon on in Mullingar in Bloomfield house on the 10th May. It is open for under 8's to 15yr olds. If anyone is interested let me know and I'll get you an application form.

Fingal Aquathon - 17th May

Hi everyone, not only is this an excellent race, it is also free to enter. Please let me know if you are going to participate. It is held in the national aquathic centre. It would be great for you all to get back into a 50m pool. Check out the details on www.fingaljuniorsprint.3dtri.com
Don't forget that this will be brilliant training for the national junior championships being held in June in Port Laoise.

Well done Ross and Laura

The conditions were not as warm as we had hoped for a place called the Heath, but Byrne and Ridgeway didn't let that affect them. With the cup up for grabs in the Duathlon series this year, these juniors wasted no time by getting into the first race and stamping their mark ensuring that everyone who follows will be playing catch up. Bryne had a remarkable first run in a time of 6:54 beating yours truly in the process. He finished the way he started by destroying his previous PB by 7mins 50sec making sure he gained maximum points in the process. His overall race time is as follows:
Run 1 = 6:54, T1 = 1:28, Bike = 22:38 (lap 1 - 10:48, lap 2 - 10:35), T2 = 1:15, Run 2 = 7:50. Total time = 38:50.
Ridgeway, determined to hold onto her cup for 2 years in a row was her usual composed self. Never looking as if she was out of her comfort zone, Laura posted an excellent time for the start of the year.
Run 1 = 8:09, T1 = 1:08, Bike = 25:38 (lap 1 - 12:37, lap 2 - 12:03), T2 = 58sec, Run 2 = 8:40. Total time = 43:35.
With her transitions well and truly licked, this junior certainly has some of the seniors looking over their shoulder.
Well done to you both.

Club Duathlon this Saturday

Hi everyone, I know we usually have a cycle on saturday after the swim but this saturday welcomes the first race of the Duathlon Series. It is on at 11:00 in the Heath in Port Laoise. Remember, there is a cup with someone's name to go on it by the end of the season. There is 6 Duathlon races altogether and it is worked on a points system. The best 3 races count but you also get points for participating at the events. Any questions about it, contact me on sinead@trilogy.ie

By Hook or by Crook

This triathlon is on on the 20th June this year in Dunmore East. It is open for 16yr olds upwards. The distance is 750m sea swim, 20km bike and 7-8km run. If anyone is interested in this, please send me an email to sinead@trilogy.ie. I will be able to pass on your details then to the club president.

Triathlon Ireland Website

Hello everyone, check out www.triathlonireland.com for a read up on your talent ID day. You can check yourselves out in the photos as well!!!

Well done everyone

Hi guys, I just want to say well done again for doing so well in Limerick. PBs were smashed right, left and centre. No one could have asked for more. Your swimming was excellent and Eimear was so proud of you. It also has to be said, that my face nearly broke smiling when I saw you give it your all out on the track. I know for a fact, that there are already a few seniors in the club (myself included) worried about the competition you will bring to Triathlon this year. Anyway, here are your results:
NAME SWIM RUN
Ross Byrne 5:48 (400m) 12:34 (3,000m)
Laura Ridgeway 7:06 " 14:16 "
Bill Fitzpatrick 3:16 (200m) 5:04 (1,500m)
Sean Mc Cormack 3:22 " 7:05 "
Ciaran Haberlin 3:11 " 5:51 "
Tadhg Mathews 2:51 " 5:30 "
Patrick Mc Cormack 3:10 " 6:56 "
Jennifer Gillen 3:45 " 8:25 "
Jane Fitzpatrick 3:30 " 7:02 "
Rachel Abraham 3:17 " 7:27 "
Catherine Mc Alorum 3:31 " 8:17 "
William Goodwyn 3:13 " 6:10 "
Holly Mathews 3:31 " 9:17 "
Ciara Fitzpatrick 4:02 " 8:15 "
Sean Mc Alorum 3:33 " 8:12 "
Sorcha Mathews 3:21 " 11:11 "

Races Races Races

For those of you who entered the Joey Hannon Race, the cost is €21.40. I have emailed the race director of the Hook of Crook Challenge on June 20th to find out if it is available to Juniors. Don't forget to log onto www.junioraquathon.ie for the national championships. It is the race ye all did in Port Laoise last year. It is that time of the year again when you have to start to challenge the Duathlon cup holder - Robert Loughman. The first race is in the Heath on Sunday 22nd of March. Details to follow. Finally, there is a 5km road race on in PortLaoise on Paddy's day. Check out the 'News' section if you are interested. It will be good training for TryLaois.

Bike for Sale

Hi Guys, one of the seniors is selling her bike. It is in brilliant condition. The frame is Small or Xtra small. Tri Bars and bike computer included. The make of bike is a Giant. The cost is €350

Bus for next Saturday

Hi everyone. Well done on the super effort you all put in today at training. The bus for Limerick will be leaving Portarlington Swimming Pool at 07:15. Make sure you all have breakfast and bring your swim gear and running gear. (Runners are included in this Susan!). Also bring a good packed lunch. We should be finishing up around 16:00 and the bus will leave us back to the pool.

Training for 7th March

Hi guys, in preparation for the Talent ID day, we will be running this Saturday. We will be doing some 1,500 and 3,000 time trials. As always, make sure you have warm clothing and something to drink.
N.B: eat a good breakfast.

Cycle tomorrow.

Hey everyone. Bring your bikes, helmets, drinks and warm clothes for the cycle tomorrow. Can you also let me know who will be attending the trials in Limerick? Talk to you tomorrow.

Talent ID DAY

Triathlon Ireland are looking for junior athletes interested in trying out for our regional talent program.
If you are:
11 to 21 years old;want to try out for one of the fastest growing Olympic sports in Ireland and;have experience of competitive swimming
then please read on for further details......The day will consist of:A presentation on the Sport and what is involved in Triathlon training at this level; A run time trial (1500m for under 16 year olds and 3km for over 16 year olds);A swim time trial (200m for under 16 year olds and 400m for over 16 year olds)
Athletes that meet the specified standard will be invited to join our regional talent programme.
Venue: University Limerick ArenaDate: Saturday 14th March 2009Time: 9:45am-4pm
If you would like to book a place for the day then please email talent@triathlonireland.com or call 01 276 4934 for further details.

If we have enough juniors from Trilogy, we will be able to provide a minibus. The bus and the training day/trials are free of charge. Please sign up for this one and let me know and I'll forward on the necessary details.
Sinead.

Talent ID day - Limerick 14th March

Hi everyone, just to let you know there is a talent (scouting) day in Limerick on the 14th March. The time will be from 09:45 to 17:00hrs. If we get enough interest from ye, we'll be able to supply a minibus for the day. As soon as I get more details, I'll be passing them on. I'd love to see a group of you attend as the training in itself will be very beneficial.
Sinead.

Talent ID day - Limerick 14th March

Hi everyone, just to let you know there is a talent (scouting) day in Limerick on the 14th March. The time will be from 09:45 to 17:00hrs. If we get enough interest from ye, we'll be able to supply a minibus for the day. As soon as I get more details, I'll be passing them on. I'd love to see a group of you attend as the training in itself will be very beneficial.
Sinead.

Test!!!!!!

Re:Target Times

Hi Ross,
it is a very good question. However, you are not going to like the answer. Triathlon is an INDIVIDUAL sport in which everyone is competing against themselves. Therefore, it is up to you to set your own 20km time on the bike and it will always be up to you to try and better it. It is not what you wanted to hear but just remember you don't want to finish a race and think "I could have gone faster". You want to cross that line knowing that you gave it 100%. Remember this: PAIN IS JUST WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY!!!

Training 21st February @ 12:00hrs

Hi guys. We will be going for 25km tomorrow on the bike and we will be doing some ILT within this session. Please make sure that you all have suitable clothing and more importantly something with you to drink and bring something to eat (banana/bar). It will be at a later time of 12:00hrs.

Target Times?

hi guys, just wondering what kind of times we should be aiming for in the 20k bike and 5k run in the TRY-athlon in portlaoise. it would be nice to have a target time to train towards.

Juniors

Hi guys, doin much training?

Cycle tomorrow 14th February

Hi guys, sorry for posting this so late in the week. I have an injury and wasn't sure if I'd make the cycle. It is good news though so bring bikes, helmets, warm clothing and as always a drink. See you all at the pool.
Sinead

Lets get triathlon!

TI registrations

Hi Ross, hope the training is going well for 11 April. We'll bring this up with TI and see if we can get it resolved for you.

PS I deleted out your personal information from your posting. This is a public website, you never know who is reading it!

triathlon ireland problems?

hi guys, I think there is a known problem with renewing juniors membership through www.triathlonireland.com i tried again just now and no dice. just wondering if anyone has found a workaround or solution yet? the message I get is: no member matchs this information.

New Accouts

Hi everyone. We talked about it this morning, so just a reminder. Can you email karl@trilogy.ie
Will you all download the application form from the 'News' section and fill it out for me? I'll collect them of you next Saturday and finally, can you all rejoin Triathlon Ireland. The address for this is www.triathlonireland.com . Click on the 'Membership' tap on the left hand side of the website and then click on '2009 Membership'. The cost of this is €1 and you will need your Triathlon Ireland number which you had from last year. I'll be posting up times for swim and run distances over the next couple of days.
Chat to you soon,
Sinead.

9 swimmers = 11 medals - only the Juniors could manage this one!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this weekends gala in Newross. This division 2 Winter qualifiers meet was a grueling competition that lasted over 2 days and saw PBs smashed. Well done to all involved, especially the parents and coaches who give their time and expertise into what can now only be confirmed as our 'up and coming' athletes.
Sorcha Mathews, who only last Friday moved up an age group made her presence felt as she made all 3 finals. This 11 year old set PBs in the 100m final of the Butterfly in an outstanding time of 1min 55secs. She also produced the goods when it came to the 200 freestyle in a time of 3min 20secs and 200m breast stroke in 4min 27secs.
William Goodwin had no problem displaying his potential when he also lowered his PBs in both the 400m freestlye to 7mins 14secs and his 100m breast stroke to 1min 48secs. When asked what she thought of this promising young 13 year old, his coach Eimear Mathews said "I'm immensely proud of him, as I am of all the swimmers that have come here today. They are consistent and are constantly improving".
Not to be out done, the youngest member representing Piranha, Diarmaid Faherty who is 8 years old set his PB in the 50m freestyle in an astonishing time of 59secs. Watch this space.
Diarmaid's 11year old sister, Claire made the podium in her 400m freestlye with a time of 6min 51 In the 200m breaststroke Claire stepped up a spot to take the silver with a time of 3min 54sec.
This was a mirrored display of 12 year old Kayleigh Mather who had no problem performing under pressure as she too, took home a sliver in 400m freestyle in a time of 6min 40 and a bronze in the 200m freestyle in 3min 11secs.
13year old Aoife Byrne had great pleasure during her race as her relaxed and perfected 200m backstroke placed her number 1 with an excellent time of 2min 51sec.
Her brother, Ross Byrne placed 3rd in the 200m freestyle in a time of 2:35:93. While he also posted the 2nd fastest time of the day in the IM in a time of 3:01 and the 100m Fly in 1:31, it was disappointing that he was unable to take part in the finals.
15 year old Tagdh Mathews gained a deserving place in the finals of the 100m breast stroke when he posted a time of 1:33. He went on to take the silver in the finals with a 1:35 time. He proved to be consistent in the 100m freestyle when he posted 1:13 in the heats and earned himself a bronze in the finals with the same result. Still not happy with 2 medals, he decided to prove himself again in the 400m freestyle with a time of 6min 22sec. Did I mention that this young man is only 15? Scary isn't it?
His elder brother Tom, who has been carrying an injury, shrugged this off as if he was Michael Phelps himself and hauled home 2 medals. In his heats of the 100m freestyle Tom posted a time of 1:01. He added 2 seconds to this time to take the silver in the finals. He was to join Aoife Byrne in taking home another gold for the club when he finished 1st place in the 100m breaststroke in 1:17.
Congratulations everyone who took part. Your hours of training in the pool are without a doubt paying off. Remember: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.

Sinead.

Good Luck in the Gala

HI everyone, I would just like to wish you all good luck in the Gala this weekend. Make sure you enjoy it. As a result of the Gala and my Triathlon training weekend, there will be no training this Saturday.

Junior Memberships

Hi Guys,

Hope training is going well and Sinead is not driving you too hard!.

All members need to have a membership form filled out, including juniors.

If any of you have not filled one out, please do so ASAP and give to Sinead.

The form can be downloaded here, and remember it needs to signed by a parent/guardian also.

Thanks.

Roy.

Saturday training - Bike and run

Hi guys, I'll be working this saturday so I won't be able to make it to the training sesssion. If you can manage it, I'd like you to take a 30min cycle followed by a 15min run. Enjoy it. Sinead.

Bike Training and TryLaois

Hi everyone, congratulations on signing up for TriLaois. It will be great preparation for TriAthy. From now on training every Saturday will be cycling so make sure that helmets and bottles of water/juice are brought out with you. By the end of February or beginning of March, we will be practicing our bike to run and trainsition training. I have some Trilogy Club kit if any of you would like to follow in Ross's footsteps. Just let me know next week at training.
Sinead.

Make that 18 Sinead

Tadgh, Tom, Ross, Laura and .... Susan .... and William! All signed up to race against 12 others from across the country - it's one to watch!

Training for Saturday 17th

It is cycling time. Make sure you all have your helmets and warm clothes with you. I hope everyone has signed for Try-laois. There are 15 juniors signed up so it will be a good race with a great atmosphere. See you all tomorrow.

Tri - Laois is filling fast

Hi guys. The race director contacted me today to urge you all to sign up for this race on the 11th April. There is limited numbers available for the juniors and they are filling up fast. Once these places are filled, and you still want to enter the race, it will cost the full €35 instead of the junior offer of €20. I would hate to see you missing out so please sign up for it soon.

New year training

It is now 2009 and we have a few races to compete in so training will start again this Saturday 10th Jan. We will be on our bikes so please make sure that you all have warm clothes, (long sleeve tops and leggings, water) and of course your helmet. We will be doing some pryamid and interval training. Look forward to seeing you at 09:30 Saturday.