Racing 795

The training coordinator sub-committee have put the following programme together. As you will notice the events are top-heavy in the first three months of this year. The idea being that it will help motivate people to get going early in the year and once race season comes along, you are ready for battle/participation. We feel that an MTB league will suffice during the summer as everyone is so busy competing, going on holidays etc. and we have two big race events to run in May and August.

While we have had swim coaching as part of the training activities for many years now, we felt that some new run and bike specific coaching might add some value for our members. The Club Committee have kindly agreed to supplement the cost of enlisting expertise in Cycling and Running and in return, we ask that everyone supports the marshaling/helping at the two big events – Tri795Carlow on May 17th and MTB Event on August 30th.

Both the cycling and run coaching is for everyone, regardless of experience. We hope to group people based on experience etc. so please don’t feel intimidated and sign up.

To aid with your training plan, we have prepared a Google calendar that can be accessed by phone/pc/website, so you won’t miss an event.

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=racing795%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Dublin

SWIM
We have just started the second block of swimming in Enniscorthy and have a post on the forum asking others to sign up for Mt Wolseley swimming on Friday nights. A swim coach will be present and will help you get going. You don’t have to be able to do lots of lengths to begin with, so please consider this if you are considering getting more proficient at swimming.

RUN
We have three run sessions planned with a run coach during the next three months. Hopefully this will appeal to all the recent/new members who have taken up running again along with the long term members of the club. Some coaching tips might fast track you past the mistakes that some of the us have made and/or still making. We can all learn from these sessions, so it is hoped that there will be a big interest from all in participating in the 3 coaching days. This kicks off on January 17th. More details in Don’s post called “Run Coaching”

CYCLING
The mtber’s are in their element in this cold wet weather and hit the mountain on Wed nights and Sunday mornings. Road biking is a slow burn at this time of the year, but occasional spins take place depending on weather. However, we have enlisted the services of a bike coach for January 10th. It is hoped that all those who cycle (mtbers, roadies, sportif cyclists will sign up. More details in Nigel’s post called “Watt Bike Test and Training Tips”
While we have endeavoured to avoid date/event clashes, it’s nigh on impossible, as we have such a diverse group doing so many different activities, so apologies in advance to the cyclocross last who might have to miss the second day of cycling coaching weekend. Those that choose the Enniscorthy 10k will miss Day 2 of the Run Coaching (however, we will facilitate those on a Monday night under lights – details once again on Don’s post called “Run Coaching”.
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