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.