Bunclody Swimming Pool (Photo courtesy of W. Skelton, http://www.bunclody.net
The Tri795 pool was nice and cosy at 30 degrees for Monday night’s Racing795 swim training. Looks like no wetsuits needed on August 1st!
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Racing 795 and Wicklow Tri Club, in conjunction with Wicklow and Wexford Local Sports Partnerships have developed a Women in Sport Initiative to enable women of all ages and abilities, first-timers and seasoned athletes alike to share and enjoy a healthy lifestyle by providing an introduction into the sport of Triathlon.
The Series is aimed at females who are new to the sport of Triathlon and Aquathon and encourages beginner females to get involved and compete in two specially designed and organised events in Wicklow and Wexford during Summer 2010.
The first event in the TriStart Challenge Series kicks off as part of the Wicklow Tri Amphibian King Aquathon Series which takes place on Wednesday 21st July 2010, 7.30pm at Bray Promenade, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Events covered in the Aquathon are a 750m Swim and 5km Run. To register for the Bray Aquathon or for further information on the event please log onto www.wicklowtri.com
RACING795 is running a Sprint Triathlon on 1st August 2010. Online registration is now open – details here.
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Tri-Start Challenge Series 2010 – Press Release
Beginner Females 1 Day Workshop
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Ladies have you registered to take part in the TriStart Challenge Series as part of the Bray Aquathon and Bunclody Triathlon this summer?? Would you like some help and guidance with your training programme?? Well then we have the answer for you.
A one day Beginner Females Workshop will take place on Sunday 20th June 2010 from 9.30am-5.30pm at Enniscorthy Leisure Centre, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. The workshop is aimed at females who are new to the sport of Triathlon, have little or no experience in Triathlon training or events and are taking part in the Wicklow Tri Club Bray Aquathon on Wednesday 21st July 2010 and the Racing 795 Bunclody Triathlon on Sunday 1st August 2010 The workshop is supported by Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, Sports Active Wexford and the Irish Sports Council’s Women in Sport Initiative.
The workshop will cover the basic fundamentals of Triathlon such as what to expect and what you need to do a triathlon, cycling for triathlon and basic bike setup, running tips and tricks, transitions, basic training principles, balancing lifestyle and training, basic nutrition and recovery. There will also be practical sessions in cycling, running, strength and stretching.
The workshop will be delivered by Wicklow Tri Club Coach and Triathlon tutor Jamie Bray and Lynne Algar, Munster Development Officer with Triathlon Ireland, who herself is one of Ireland’s top female triathletes and a strength and conditioning coach.
The cost of the workshop is €20 per person. For further information on or to register for the TriStart Challenge Series 1 Day Beginner Female Workshop please contact Wicklow Local Sports Partnership on 01 287 8184.
For further information on the TriStart Challenge Series 2010 please log onto
www.wexford.ie Sports Active Wexford
www.wicklowlsp.ie Wicklow Local Sports Partnership
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R795 and Wicklow Tri Club Members at the TriStart Launch
Racing795 is proud to be part of the TriStart Challenge Series which was launched this week. The series features Tri795, our sprint triathlon which takes place on 1st August 2010 – Tri795 info and registration.
The series is run in partnership with Wicklow Tri Club. For full details of their Aquathlon Series visit www.wicklowtri.com.
This joint venture between the clubs is supported by Sports Active Wexford, Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, Women in Sport, and Triathlon Ireland.
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Online registration for Tri795 is now open. Numbers are limited so make sure you don’t miss out! Entry fees can be paid online. €30 individual entry, €50 relay team entry. Please be aware of Triathlon Ireland race licence requirements – info here.
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