An Cosantóir

Check out this months "An Cosantóir" its the Irish defence forces monthly Publication. Only the elite gets mentioned in this.


MF

New Full and Half Ironman

Just came across this. http://www.eireman.org/ in Wexford. Keep up the training.

Orienteering in Oakvale Woods, Stradbally

If you feel the need for some fresh air why not head over to Oakvale woods in Stradbally for some orienteering on Sunday between 11 and 1 o’clock.  You should all have recovered from your party hangovers by then and it will be good penance!  The event is suitable for all ages and abilities.  Check out www.orienteering.ie

 

MINI MIni mini Triathlon in Port

Hi everyone, just to let you all know that Ross Byrne, one of our junior members has organised a mini triathlon in Portarlington gym. It is on the 14 December and it is for charity. If anyone is interested please contact me so I can provide some provisional numbers to the gym.

Oreba Onix Bike for Sale

There is a VERY GOOD 2 YEAR OLD Road carbon bike for sale. 52inch frame in the lightening colours of Silver and Black with additional go faster stripes if required. Wheels are XR Carbon. €1200 or nearest offer. Contact me on 0871341074. Hint hint, it would make a lovely christmas present.

Kris Kindle

Hi guys, there are a few people out there who have to get their kris Kindle. I don't have phone numbers so can you contact me on 087 1341074?
Thank you
Sinead

Transition Woes

My dearest Trish, if you are having trouble with your Transitions may I suggest you take a flying leap! MAEVE

The jersey has returned

Thank you Mr O'Toole for giving me back my much longed for cycling jersey. I'll pretend not to be offended that you thought 'Medium' was too small for me.

Any Comments

Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the TRANSITION that's troublesome.

Lost cycling jersey

Hi guys, it's that time of the season again when I have to start digging out all my training gear. This morning, however, no matter how deep I dug, my jersey was no where to be found. Then I remembered the last place I had it was in Groomsport so I'm calling out to everyone who was there in September to check and see if they have an extra cycling jersey. As we were all in transition together, it could have very easily been picked up by someone in the club by accident. I promise not to hold it against you. So could everyone just double check on their gear please. It would be very much appreciated.
Sinead.

Well done Kevin

That is excellent work Kevin. Hopefully you are nearly recovered and will be attending Winter training. No rest for the wicked!

Sub 3 hour marathon

Well done Kevin !!!!
Sub 3 hours and in New York no less .. makes the rest of us look a bit flat footed.
Must start winter training .. I might get to a sub 5 hour marathon some day.

TRI BARS FOR SALE

 

Hi
One perfect set of Pro-design Tri-bars for sale with centre tube for cycle computer (Off my old bike so never went fast). €30 and like Halfods i will fit them for free.
MF
0879885950

Blue jacket

Hi people,some one left  a blue "Altura" rain jacket behind in Gorman's on Sat night..It can be collected from me for a small fee thanks....

for sale

Hi people Tony Tynan has a turbo trainer for sale if anyone is interested, its a  T 1345 sirius price 100€ contact tony0868987931Happy peddling.... 

HE AIN'T HEAVY

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7HPqi5uVeo  

Help us all

We live in a world that has walls. And those walls have to be guarded by men with guns.
MF

Write a Caption

 

Mick's Sales ability

Mick.. how much did you get for Willie's wheels?

Robbed

Keane where is my wheels..............

MIKE SALES DEPT

Know of anyone interest in my Fiat Estate - very good for carring bikes - would go for less than the price of a bike.

Micks Many Talents

....Seemingly there is a rumour that he is giving up surfing and taking up Triathlons......

Mick's Many Talents....

Is there no end to it Mick – auctioneer, bike sales, prison officer…what’s next?

House to rent

Hi All,
Three Bedroom house to rent in Kilminchy. Perfect condition. Anyone interested contact Willie 0876565424

MF

THANKS

A BIG "Thank You" to all our supporters at Groomsport - they cheered us on when we needed it and looked after us when we finished.

Trilogy builds bridges

 

Trilogy crosses borders but who brought the flag???????

Good Luck

Best of luck to all the members doing Groomsport. Hope the weather stays fine.
MF

Desperately Seeking Small Mountain Bike...

We are looking for the loan of a kids mountain bike for early tomorrow morning.  Needs to fit a 7 year old.  The mountain bike association of Dublin are holding a kids mbt introduction day in Ballinastoe, Co. Wicklow at 10 o’clock if anyone is interested.  We are going – surprise, surprise.  Thanks. Maeve & Kevin (087 6814154 or 087 9290642).

Dublin Tri

Hi,

Does anyone want a lift to Dublin on Sunday morning. I'll be heading up early as registration is between 6-7. Give me a ring or leave a message and we can arrange something.

Aquathon

Hi Lads and ladies,

Just letting you know that Damien and I did the Wicklow Tri aquathon on Wednesday. I would definitely recommend it to anyone for next year. Just like to say well done to Damien who also managed he's first open water swim. Watch out Murt Damien is coming for you!

Birthday Boy

 

Willie,s celebrations start early.......Happy 30th will from all the members of the morning breakfast club...

100K Cycle hosted by TriCW

Hi All
Just to let you know that Carlow Tri are doing a 100K cycle on sunday morning.
If you're interested give Clive a buzz on 087-9972049 for more details

Junior Fitzpatrick's Secret!!

"Tell me your secret Will,
I know your training hard and while losing some weight should make you look younger.
But tell me , how you lost all those years and become a junior over the weekendTell me your secret Will,
I know your training hard and while losing some weight should make you look younger.
But tell me , how you lost all those years and become a junior over the weekend"
 
Could it be the combination of B-Fuel & Baby Oil??

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A youthfull Willie

OK, tell me, how did he do it.
Tell me your secret Will,
I know your training hard and while losing some weight should make you look younger.
But tell me , how you lost all those years and become a junior over the weekend.
See Caroline Kearney results for proof of his age.

London triathlon

Hi people just a quick note to mention that our over seas club mate Nial collins finished 2nd  in his age groupe  in the London triathlon on Sunday, WELL DO NIAL..Time 2:06:08..

So which is this? Hobby or Mental?

Some of you may have noticed that Stephen isn't around this week, and that is because he has headed to Dover where he is helping a mate (Enda Kennedy) to swim the English Channel. Today could, in fact, be the day the 14 hour attempt gets underway.

You can read all about this man's training and preparation, and hopefully in a day or two a full account of a successful crossing.

Enda Kennedy's Blog.

Quote

There is a fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness"

 

When swimming in the Barrow tonight I thought there might be some truth in the above Quote from todays calander.

Friday Photos??

Whatever happened to the Friday photo Comment thingy?? Don't tell me that you're all busy!!

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Guess Who's Back … Bobby's Back

Well, Bobby’s back - racing, that is. News from his blog indicates that he is in training for the Caroline Kearney Memorial race in 10 days time. Read on to see why he is regretting now that he took the mountain bike out on all those Winter Training run sessions!

Also - read the slacious highlights of his ass-biting experience with a dog. No details spared!

bobbybehan.com

Dun Masc Elite

 

Lucky yours is plastic after you were seen in the Barrow last wed night????
MF

BIKE

Mick - do you think the bike is capable of going FAST?

Trek for Sale

 

Hi All,
Things too quite on the chat so I will sell my bike again, Trek 1200 SLR, Tri Bars, Cat eye 8 Astrale, look pedals, Shimano 105 gears & Brakes, (never been cycled fast) Quick Sale €700

Trilogy is number 7 in club rankings.

Well done to everyone who took part in Carna at the weekend, great effort, it has pushed the club up the points race to fourth club. Check it out:
http://www.triathlonireland.com/specfunc/NS_club_results.php

Lost Property - Trilogy Jacket

I have found a Trilogy jacket belonging to someone. If you think it might be yours, give me a shout.

Ballina

Hi anybody travelling to Ballina tomorrow give us a buzz or a text please.
MF

VO2 Max report in the Irish Times

Anyone thinking of the VO2 Max test - see this article in last weekends Irish Times, its well worth the read.

Fast Eddie running off a quality engine

Orca S2 Wetsuit

Guys,

I have a new, unused Orca S2 wetsuit for sale, size 9, (Large). Bought from Wiggle but is 1 size too small. If anyone wants it, let me know, as it will save me from sending it back.

Cost is €130.

You can get me on 087 2936215.

Cheers,

Roy.

Lough Key Tri

Guys,

The Lough Key Sprint Tri in Lough Key forest park is now open. It is set in the park near Boyle in Roscommon, with a lake swim, a 23K cycle around the lake, and a run through the forest.
A very nice tri, and the park has a campsite for those of you who might want to take the family with you.
I did this last year and we all had a ball. It is on the 7th September this year.

More details here
http://www.runireland.com/events/lough-key-triathlon

I am going, any one else want to join me?

Cheers,

Roy.

Nature Valley Granola Bars

... the food of champions, now half-price for 6 bars in Dunnes Stores. Approx %euro;1.50 per box. Stock up!

Bfuel

Hi people,

The new batch of Bfuel has arrived so give me a shout if you need some ok...

Gel-Bot.com

Worth a look
http://www.gel-bot.com/
MF

Bring your Basin tomor...

Hi people it may sound strange  but one piece of your arsenal tomor for transition might be a basin of water....Is he gone mad i hear you ask??? No I reply its very handy for a quick dip of the feet to wash of the sand from the beach{Bet you never thought of that one mr and mrs season Triathlons PS IT WAS PAAAAATRICK on the news....

Marshal was seen

Yep, Murt I saw him too.

It's only for the fact that him didn't shave, that made him stand out.

Marshall on Six One News?

Murt claims to have seen the 'bould' Marshall zipping past a cameraman cover the Turas. But then again Marshall was moving so fast Murt can't be sure. Anyone else see it?

Adventure Racing Update

I have been keeping a close eye on the Turas and am glad to say that Midland AR are all in good spirits and enjoying themselves despite the awful weather and high seas. This is day three of the event and they will be spending the day trekking around the Beara peninsula with visibility expected to be quite poor so let’s hope their navigator is in top form.  Looking forward to a good report from Patrick when it is all over.

Duathlon

I would just like to thank Sinead, Maeve and Kevin for organising the event on Saturday. My 2 kids had a ball, and want to know when they can do it again. Maybe I have some triathletes on my hands.

Thanks again to all who helped!

Trilogy, Adventure Race world series and Barnardos

Hi Lads and ladies,

As some of you know Team Midlands AR are off Cork/Kerry for a big race. We would be very greatful if you could lend your support to the team by donating to our choosen charity Barnardos. Please visit http://midlandsar.com to donate online or send us a pledge and I can collect the money after the race. You can follow the race at http://www.theturas.com. Thanks a mill.

Patrick

Orca Tri Suit for Sale

Brand New 2008 version of the classic Orca suit (similar to the old Trilogy gear) for sale. RRP is about €150, you have get this one for €95. One size only, and its XL. Enquiries to Karl.

Club National Series Rankings

Well gang,
It's just hot of the press. TI have released the latest rankings.
The top Trilogy spot goes to....
Cornelius Marshall in at 113
followed by
Mark O'Sullivan at rank 200 and
Máire Marshall at rank 339

Well done to all three, keep up the good work.

Trilogy's future is bright

Hi Karl,
Ross Byrne (15 yrs old) completed his first Aquathon, first open water swim of 750m followed up by a 4km run in an excellent time of 36mins 30secs, placing him 41st in a field of 80 veteran triathletes. Ross, who had never worn a wetsuit before will only improve on this, as he committed the crime we all commit on our first (for others 10) open water swim. He followed some one else whose orienteering in the water wasn't the best. Congrats Ross. You'll be able to knock a few more minutes off next Wednesday when we sort out your transition!
And not to be out shone, Laura Ridgeway (16 yrs old) also made an amazing debut into the world of multisport. In a time of 37mins 15secs, Laura was placed 44th in this field. Laura has never swam in open water before so she also had the restriction of the 'wetsuit' to adjust to. She did extremely well. Unfortunately Laura will not be able to take part for the next 2 races as she will be on holidays but be warned fellow Trilogy members. The dedication that these athletes are showing will have us all on edge when they start competing in our Test Tri Series! Watch this space.

News on Juniors in Mullingar?

Any news Sinead??

Some great "unofficial" photos of TriAthy

Gordon Thompson has been at it again! Some superb shots from TriAthy posted on his own website. Click photo below to see more.



All Photos copyright of Gordon Thompson - please respect.

Wicklow 100

Hi lads,

Anyone interested in doing the wicklow 100 this sunday we will meet at UCD at 8 o clock ok see you there...

Good Luck to the Junior Squad

Hi everyone, just to let you know that a couple of our junior members are taking part in the Midlands aquathon tomorrow night in Lilliput. We wish them all the best of luck. I'm sure they'll do themselves and Trilogy proud.

14th June

Hi everyone, I'm putting a call out to those of you who may be able to lend a hand for 2 - 3 hours on 14th June. Trilogy will be holding the childrens duathlon and junior aquathon on this day in Port Laoise Leisure Centre. We only have the pool and field booked for 1 hour from 10:00 - 11:00. We will be looking for help from 09:00hrs to 11:00 at the latest. If you are available to help out in any way, please contact Sinead on 087 1341074.
Thanks
The Youth Committee

Thanks

A BIG Thank You to all involved with Tri Athy.  It was great to have you all cheering along the way - I did hear you. 

Karl & your helpers did a great job.  How you managed the fantastic weather conditions I don't know but you obviously have pull somewhere.

 

GREAT RACE

 

 

TriAthy - A hugh Success

Hi guys, I just want to say how much I enjoyed competing in the 'Come on Sinead', I mean TriAthy triathlon. Thanks to everyone for cheering me on and sorry if I had no energy to acknowledge you all when I was taking park. You all helped me achieve a new Olympic distance PB. There is a HUGH amount of work that goes into organising a triathlon of this size and everyone in Trilogy can give themselves a pat on the back for the outstanding part they played. Next year I'll be the one cheering ye on. Now, I've to go back to work and take another few tablets for my hangover. It is, after all, the morning after THE NIGHT BEFORE.

Mr Spencer Smith

Hi all long cycle tonight from the heritage gym be there for 6.45 to leave at 7pm sharp. Joining us tonight is Spencer Smith
His short course titles include:
ITU World Triathlon Champion 1993 1994
ITU World Triathlon Junior Champion 1992
ETU European Triathlon Champion 1993 1994
BTA British Triathlon Champion 1991 1992 1993 1994.

This is a once in a life time chance to cycle with a great athlete. Please be early. Photo shoot for local papers and please bring your Trilogy Gear…
MF

groomsport half Ironman

hi people,

 

Tom Downey's brother in law (Jamie) has kindly offered to help us out with a program for groomsport.

 

Jamie will need some of your personal details such as:

 

Your goal for groomsport

Some details of previous races and distances, times and personal bests.

The time that you have allocated for training

Your age and your occupation and a brief outline of how physical your job is.

Also include any questions you might like his advice on.

 

Please email your details on to Jamie at:- jamie.kirkaldy@googlemail.com

regards,

willie.

 

ps: Jamie trains people for Ironman so he has a vast knowledge of the sport!!!!

Who is with me?

Hi guys, this is a call out to everyone in the club. I'm seriously contemplating doing Ironman Austria 2009. I understand that it is a hugh undertaking and needs a serious 6 month training effort. It is time for a few of you to put the thinking caps on and decide if you want to do this. This race sells out in less than 1 day. It will be opened this year on the 13th July, so for those of you who want to join me, please have your credit cards at the ready on this date. It is always a lot easier and a lot more fun to train for a big event like this when you are part of a group who have the same objectives - To Finish. Please let me know if you'll be joining me. Thanks, Sinead.

Bohnam Awakes

 

Did I really get first Murt??

Thank You

Hi,
Thanks for all those who turned up last night it was a interesting few hours. A word of thanks to Eimear and Nuala (Glambia) for their talk and their goody bag’s. To our own members Sinead, Karl, Murt and willie for there contribution. A Grey Quicksilver Track suit top was left behind on one of the chairs. If its your give us a text.
MF

Unfortunate News for Noble

Hi guys, just thought I'd let you know the disappointing news about Gavin Noble's attempt for the Olympics. He had his last race on Sunday. He needed to gain 199 points minimum. It was always going to be a tough task as the winner is awarded 250 points. While Gavin did very well in the race (placed 19th), it was not enough to secure his place in the Olympics. For those of us who watched him race in the Europeans, he did us proud. Good luck for the future Gavin and congratulations for getting as far as you did from the crew in Trilogy. See you in TryAthy.

Extreme Running

For those interested in extreme sports, there's a documentory of the
"Marathon des Sables 2008" (6day desert marathons) on the eurosport channel tonight at 22:45
This is the extreme event that Dale Kennedy completed in 2005 in a total time of 35H50'58" at an average speed of 6.85 km per hour.

See web site http://www.saharamarathon.co.uk/ for details.

Cycle Saturday Morning

Hi All,
A note to say that Murt Keane will be going for a cycle in the morning at 9Am from the gym and all are welcome to join him. Our Summer training will still go ahead as planned. Sunday morning at 10 AM from the gym.
MF

Photos from Lisbon

Might save people some time!

http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295510752_y4Him
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295586748_o9GMm
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295616966_gBh34
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295617938_zw2e9
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295618821_9pPCp
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295624782_V9igM
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295635654_VsFW7
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#P-215-15
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#295640682_Xvisg
http://imagemradical.smugmug.com/gallery/4939397_4p4aR#P-239-15

From Lisbon to the barrow

Hi fellow open water swimmers,myself and some hearty souls decided to swim the barrow on Wednesday evening just to see what the lie of the land was before we bring the club over and to my surprise I kid you not the water was Luke warm honestly...Lisbon was colder last Sunday so I can assure every one coming over next wed night that you need not worry about the cold...Bring on the good times...

Nokia Charger

Hi Trish,

I have spare chargers here in work. If you dont get it back, let me know the model and I will see if I have one for it.

Roy.

Room 43 Lisbon

Did anyone pack a Nokia phone charger by mistake? I appear to have lost it.

 

 

To Tri for Country!

It was great to witness the achievements of all in Lisbon over the weekend. All were inspiring participants and I can't wait to race with them all in the next travelling trilogy trek for triathlon :)

Lisbon - Gavins & Emmas Reports

What a great weekend? Anyone from Trilogy in Lisbon will tell anyone who wasn't there just that - probably a hundred time.

We had a round up of personal highlights today on our way home and for many, watching the elite race was a biggie. Both Gavin and Emma, contenders for Beijing at the start of the race, battled hard against lost water bottles and mishaps on the course.

It looks like Gavin did well to beat of the competition he knew about, but then didn't factor in a rising star who might now take his place to Beijing. See Gavins Blog here.

Emma Davis's take on the race is also available - see here. She was dogged by bad luck with her bike, but at the end of the race appears to be a little more comforatble than Gavin for Beijing.

PS there is a great race report about the Age-Group race and Team Trilogy to come from Trish, and a small mountain of photos from everyone to be published. Make sure you keep one eye on this site over the next few days for more.

From Lisbon.

To all the people that went to Lisbon worth a check out, but not till after the 14th May....
http://www.imagemradical.com/2008_05_10_triatlo_europa.htm

MF

Hello From Portugal

Hello to everyone from Portugal. Having a great time with some training,some sightseeing and some shopping. we are all set for tomorrow. We will be back home Monday and maybe out to Togher woods for a light jog.
MF..

Cycle Saturday

Hi Guys,

Is there a cycle on Saturday morning, or are we all doing our own thing?

Roy.

Re: Lisbon

Thanks Roy, we will give it our best shot..well done to everyone racing we have come so far in a short time its truly amazing..we are all winners... and to the rest of our members this will be you next year just just believe in yourself....

Lisbon

I hope all that are travelling to Lisbon will have a great time, and to all of you competing, the best of luck. It gives us beginners something to strive for in the future.

Good luck, have a great time, and do yourselves proud.

Roy.

Damien and a bike

Hi lads and ladies,

Damien is looking for a bike. So if anyone is looking to sell their old training bike or if you know of a good second bike then let me know.

Thanks,
Patrick

Great News

Great News for the Trilogy Three, and Great News for Trilogy! Thats around 25 competitors for a half-Ironman from one club! Anyone interested* in organising a training meeting to plan for the big day? * Ideally not a committee member!

Who are 'The Trilogy Three'?

They are Shay McCourt, Karen O'Grady and Terry Wearen.
What are they doing I hear you ask?
Answer: They are taking on the Groomsport Half Ireman as a relay. We wish them all the best of luck.

And the All time sneaky trainer award goes to........

All time sneaky trainer award goes to........ Willie Fitzpatrick!!!!
Spotted out in the Heath in his wet suit & runners!! Before we hand out this award to Willie, the Heath Golf Club & the RSPA have respectfully asked Mr. Fitzpatrick to stop swimming in the lake & scaring the Ducks!! It's was only ever intended for the local wildlife & not madmen in rubber suits!!!

Bike Rack

Guys,

I was in Halfords in Naas today, and they are selling off a bike rack for a roof rack, similar to mine, if any one is interested. It is half price at €18. They only had one, so if you want it, hurry!.

Roy.

It starts with the small things...

Obviously, it starts with the free hat, and soon he will by competing for .............Switzerland?

Sign Here

 

You sign here Willie and we will pay you twice as much as Trilogy....

Wheelworx

Mick,

 

While your there, measure me up for a wetsuit!  Don't care about the colour, a long as it is black.

Not too fussy about size, as long as it fits.

 

Cheers Mate.

The new album

Have the Album Karl but still burning the Joe Dolan CD,s for all the Military Boys in the club. Going to wheelworxs tomorrow (Tues) to collect a new bike for our newest member Mr Noel O Reilly (Trigger) if anyone needs anything give us a shout.



MF

The New James Blunt?

i think you found the new James Blunt with that video Mick? Did you download the rest of the album?

Farmers are our Friends

I just want to thank Padraig, the farmer in Portarlington (and hopefully new member of Trilogy) for helping me with my flat tyre today. See you next month at training Padraig.

What do YOU want to know about Triathlon?

Hi everyone,

As you are all aware, Trilogy are holding an information night on the 19^th May.  This night is run BY the club, FOR the club.  We want to hear what you – the members want.  Please post any questions you have (no matter how silly they seem) or any topics you would like to be covered, up on the Website Chat section.  If you currently have no access to this, contact Mick Farrell who will only be to happy to assist you with this.  Bring friends and family along.  Everyone is welcome.  Remember, Triathlon is not just a sport – it’s a lifestyle! See you there.

Worth a look

Is that Pawel in the red swim hat???….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Fw1GdRKkc

Our Info Night

Hi Roy,
It’s a night that we open our doors to the outside world and invite people to come along and see what happens at a triathlon. Last one we held in the Heritage hotel last May. We all have people that ask us what’s it all about? So this is the night that it will all be explained. We also have benefits for existing members on the night so come along Roy and bring your friends. (Even the wife?)
MF

Mick,

Excuse my stupidity, but what exactly is a "Triathlon for beginners" night?

Old Wives

Hey Mick,

Speak for yourself! You obviously havent met my wife!

P.S. Dont tell her I said that......

Old Wives!!!

O Karl you can't say these words when you're married....We don't have any old wives....

MF

Our Pathfinder

What, no one is after Terry, he has passed his Wife and passed the Guards. He is our new pathfinder.....Who needs the Rangers....Well done Terry
MF

Those Pesky Winter Stains

One of our members has a problem. Wet weather and road dirt has left unwashable stains on his beautiful Trilogy cycling jacket, and having washed at 30 degrees (recommended temperature), 40 degrees (risking it?) and even 50 degrees (you mad yoke) they will not budge.

Any old wives tips that might help?

Emailing: 2428112596_9ef694977c

Look out Terry the wife and the guards are after you............

Thanks Roy

That is great Roy. I'll be giving you a shout. If anyone wants a couple of copies, can ye let me know?

Sky +

Hi Sinead,

I have done this in the past. I have a DVD recorder, and I can give you a loan of it, (dont use it much now with the invention of Sky +).

Let me know if you need me to help and I will gladly come to your assistance.

Idea for getting races off Sky+?

If you got your hands on a DVD recorder, you should be able to connect the SCART that goes into your TV into the DVD recorder. You should then be able to play the races on Sky+, recording on DVD recorder.

The Glass Slipper.

Eight o'clock struck and I was lost in transition. I picked up a shoe. It had the same lock lace as mine. I stood dazed, losing focus. Then it happened, a sharp lash of the Bracken tongue, "That's mine" it lashed. I dropped the shoe. Maeve scampered under her bike to retrieve. I turned saw my shoes, put them on and legged it up the road. I got another tongue lashing as she passed me several hundred yards up the road. Then it was Trish's turn. As she passed me shortly after, she pointedly reminded me in short sharp stabs not to park my bike in her spot. (I found out later that she had to scarper under my bike to retrieve her shoes).
These are the delights that I, a mere mortal of the duathlon type had to endure, as I so ably and single handedly hindered others, in the hope that I might still beat them in that second run of the so recent duathlon.
LADIES, I humbly apologise for my indiscretions and hope that you both can forgive me and let me beat you next time.

Right, that said, does anyone else have any race faux pas, they want to get of their chest?

Sky + Box

Hi guys,
I have recorded a Channel 4 Triathlon Series "Build up to Hawaii" on SKY +. There are 4 episodes including Ironman Uk 2007. Are there any computer/tv wizards out there who know how to burn this on to a dvd so I can share it out with the club?

''CINDERELLA THE REAL STORY''

Taco (THE UGLY SISTER) was spotted trying to put on Maeve’s (CINDERELLA) glass Assics on Thursday night. Luckily Maeve arrived just in time where she put on her glass runner and ran all the way to the finish line where prince charming was waiting to cheer her on…

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Don’t forget to check the kit list before heading to the north tipp sprint tri tomorrow.  There are a few essential items you should remember to bring i.e. a Bike (try to bring both wheels), your tri suit, a pair of runners (one left and one right works well). Sleep well………..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hi aLL,
Today is a special day for two of our members, Its Karl McCann, and Steve Irwin’s birthday. So happy birthday and have a great day and hope you get lots of presents. I wont tell you their ages but one is 22 and the other is 23...

MF

NOT LOST YET

Sorry I haven't been in touch Mike but I'm so busy finding Sneaky training routes out of town so Sinead won't spot me.

Sinead sorry to hear you fell off the kerb while looking around for other Trilogy members - take it easy for a few days & don't be driving around looking for me - hope you will be good for Saturday.

Thanks for the registration

Just want to thank Mick Farrell and anyone else who has helped register me for all of my requested races so far. I have received yet another successful confirmation in my inbox. I cannot imagine that it is an easy job and I really appreciate it.
Sinead.

Nice day for the sneaky training

Today the sun was shining and many of Trilogy's members wanted to take full advantage of it. Now, I'm not one for naming names BUT Eugene Dowdall was spotted running along the Curragh plains at lunch time. Mark O' Sullivan wanted to avoid any one catching him out in the fresh air by opting for the treadmill in the gym, again at lunch time. As the sun was still shining brightly after 17:30hrs, Emer Mathews took to her bike. I didn't find Trish the fish. She is getting better at hiding and as for you Mick Farrell, you failed dismally in your mission.

Trish O Trish

Its has been put up to you now Trish. You have stayed silent all last week so speak now or forever hold you peace….

Taco the Tool Man

Hi Kevin, don't worry about some one showing you how to use your new tool kit. I think we forgot to mention at the AGM that Taco is Trilogy's designated Mechanic. Congratulations Taco on your new role!
As for the secret training sisters - keep up the good work. You might like to get a few tips on where to train from Trish the fish. Herself and Alison think they have found a new secret route in Kilkenny. Again I shake my head. Will ye never learn? I find out everything. (followed by an evil laugh).

Tool Kit

I bought the tool kit in Lidl’s now all I need is someone to show me how to use all those shiny new tools.

Secret Training

Even group 3 is doing secret training now, last night at 9 PM we had Miriam, Triona, and Louise pounding the block road. So to all the ladies ye better keep looking over your shoulder these girls mean business…

Conference Call

Hi all,
Our conference call is being arranged for 10pm tonight for anyone interested in setting up there “Trilogy Chat Service”. Please be at your PC, connected to the internet and have your E mail open. This will take about 20 minutes to get everybody up an running. Please join us, we only have a few listed and we would like to get more involved. Texts sent but only to those not registered with the numbers to Dial etc.
MF

In Hiding

Willie I think it is you that is gone into Hiding.  At least I still appear for Club Training (even if I do a little "sneaky" also).

Will he be at Swimming tonight and if NOT where is he????

 

 

sneaky training

Noel Territ spotted out the Dublin road tonight at 6 45 pm.Nothing new in that I suppose...I suspect their is alot of sneaky training going on up around the curragh and the streets of Dublin with Mr McCann and Mrs wearen..not much been said about that I notice...Mick Farrell spends that much time lifting sneaky weights he will soon turn into a DUMBBELL [Too late I hear you scream] You see besides Mr Territt the other  three are the real sneaky trainers,they manage to hide it so well and then they try to back each other up and play all innocent....just see how long it takes before they attack me..prob have a sneaky meet first to decide what to post....Ps keep up the good work Roy...Mick as  for Trish think she is in the Wicklow mountain doing the sneaky thing....Wont mention Pawel and his sneaky training just yet.... chat soon and look foward to the reply people.... 

Well done Karl and TriAthy team

WORLD UNIVERSITY TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS, TURKEY.
TriAthy is the selection race for the World University Triathlon.

A few more spots still up for grabs in Groomsport

April 6th - 40 more places available

Another 40 places for individual athletes have been more available through ActiveEurope. Including relay teams and guests we will have a maximum of 200 starters. There will be about a dozen clubs competing for the team prize.

Trilogy Chat

Hi All,
We hope to do a conference call Thursday night at 10pm to try and get the Trilogy chat set up for everyone. It is from an 0818 number and this is 8cent from you landline. You will have to be at your PC and have broadband. We will send out a text Wednesday to confirm the exact time and the number and extension you will have to dial. The call will take about 20 minutes.

Patrolling is not Sneaky Training

Roy, everyone knows that Sinead is the sneaky training police for Trilogy. She was obviously out on 'Sneaky Training Patrol' in Monasterevan when you saw her.

Roy Roy Roy

That's not sneaky training Roy all our Military vehicles and our entire Military transport system is on active duty in Chad and elsewhere. How sensitive Roy….............Now if she was going fast it was sneaky training....

Anyone seen Trish

Has Trish left the country....Your very quite you must have been rattled Saturday....

Is this sneaky training?

I saw Sinead passing through Monasterevin, (I assume, on her way home) this evening. That Trilogy top and the aero bottle really give you away.

Is this classed as sneaky training?

Patrick, are you still with us?

Hi Patrick,
It was great to see team Marshall out in numbers (again) for the test tri on Saturday. I'm after reading Bobby Behan's blogg and he thinks that you are a member of Midlands Triathlon Club. Say its not true Patrick!!!

A great start!

I would also like to add my thanks to those who helped make Saturday a great start to the year, and a great start to my tri career. It was a high enjoyable, and sore morning, and I am looking forward to many more, and I must admit, it is making think of how I can shave time off mine already.

Thanks to all!

Off to a flying start!

Just wanted to say it was great seeing the race from the marshal's eyes over the weekend. I was delighted to see all the first timers really enjoying the experience, congrats to you all. I'm looking forward to the next event already. Roll on the summer!

Can but cant

Sinead,
Sorry you must have missed the race briefing yesterday it was a “training session” . Now why would I want to catch you I always give you a 20 minute head start to give you a chance.

THANK YOU

I just want to say a big thank you to everyone involved on sat morning but especially to all the marshals and time keepers. It was great to be able to sit down today and look over the split times and try and work out where I can shave off a second or two for the next day out. I think there may be a few more people attending Willie’s transition training sessions. Look out Willie - I think that’s Karl just behind you.

'DO' and 'THOUGH'

Mick,
thank you so much for your concern, but I have to point out that it is unwarranted. Even THOUGH I changed my training wheels to my racing wheels for, that is right - a race, most people in the club are aware that these are NOT new wheels. I actually bought them when I bought my bike (it is lovely, isn't it?) AND it was not their first outing either. They graced the roads around the Heath in our last Duathlon of 2007.
However Mick 'DO' keep trying to catch me. I always enjoy a challenge!!!

Sneaky New Equipment

I can just barely stand sneaky training and all that it brings. What I cant stand is people getting new equipment and telling no one. Turning up on the day and trying to hide it. Now not one said best of luck to poor Sinead. She came along yesterday with brand new wheels and brand new tyres and not one of ye said best of luck. Ye were all too involved with your own race and your own times so I think this week we should all say best of luck on her new tyres and wheels. (Even do you weren’t even told about them)

Lisbon

Lisbon competators check your e-mails as payment details are now there.

 

Also well done to everyone today, I think the BUG has caught the newcommers.  A BIG THANKS to the helpers who we could not do without.

Triathlon Season is back

Just to say Thank You to everyone who helped us have a very successful first Test Triathlon today. It is great to be racing again and the season of 2008 is looking very good.

PS: Mick you were in the steam room AFTER lifting a few weights!! Believe it or not, this does in fact count as 'Sneaky Training'.

Not me Sinead,

On my Triathlon honour I never knew, I observed them as I looked out from the Steam room. I was not involved but there was the three of them and they were that blatant they took it in turns to lead. O the cheek…..

I find out everything

This message goes out to Mick Farrel, Kevin Bracken Simon Tsang and of course Noel Territ (The Instigator). Will ye never learn? Did you not think I would find out you were all sneaky training tonight? It just goes to show, NOTHING is sacred anymore. Ye have a test tri tomorrow. Hang your heads in shame I say in a deep and distrubed voice!

Good luck

Hi people, I would like to wish everyone well tomor and for the season ahead,the new people doing their first tri you are in for one of the best day of your life,well done to everyone involved in trilogy let the "good times" begin....Triathlon is the best sport in the world... 

Probably no rebate :(

Don't think so Kevin. The terms are a little unclear, but you do have to be a new customer (i.e. new e-mail). Let me know if you are ordering again in future, we need to get Maeve a new e-mail address anyway (shiny trilogy.ie one too) so that we know who is posting here - you or her!

WIGGLE YOUR CLUB

I have just placed my first order with wiggle but my account was set up a while ago. I entered through our club web site; will the club still get the benefits?

Go To M.A.R.S for Barnardos.

Hi Lads and ladies,

Just letting you know that three trilogy members and a potential fourth member are taking on a four day non-stop world series adventure race in June, An Turas Mor .The team are the Midlands Adventure Racing Squad (M.A.R.S) made up of Patrick, Margot, Cornelius and Stephen. We are hoping to raise money along the way for Barnardos. Check out http://www.midlandsar.com for more information and give what you can.

Oh also check out the gallery to see Trilogy as you've never seen it before.
http://www.midlandsar.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=36

Thanks,
Patrick

Willies Bike

 I'll have to up the bid to €100.00.  I might be able to catch Sinead on this fast machine.  Mind you I'm a bit concerned the way I have seen it throw it's rider off in Transition.

Thanks Guys

Looking forward to it!

Oh and Kevin, theres no need to worried about me, well not yet anyway!

A note for new comers

Don’t be afraid to ask for advice on Saturday.  We will be sure to put you right.  We are not afraid of the competition!  Honest.  Also, don’t forget to bring a lock for your bike as Willie Fitzpatrick has been known to steal other people’s bikes in transition to slow them down.

 

Thanks Mick - more for you Roy

Hi Roy,

More information here - http://www.trilogy.ie/RRTri12008.html, including links to reports and results and phtotos from previous years.

I will also be putting an announcement on News tomorrow.

Format for Saturday

Hi Roy, meeting at Gym at 8.00am Park your bike and get your gear ready.Register in Lobby of the gym.Race briefing at 8.30 and the first swimmers (ladies) will be in the water for 9AM. 10 Lenghts of Pool,15K cycle around portlaoise.3.2K run around town and finishing at gym. Maps to be on site later to show all the new members the route and also help some of the old members.Breakfast and results in Cafe Latte in theatre later.
MF

Test Tri

Hi Guys,

As a newbie, what is the format for this test tri?

Congratulations

Congratulations to Tom & Triona who got engaged at the weekend, From all in the club the best of luck….
A bell is no bell 'til you ring it,
A song is no song 'til you sing it,
And love in your heartWasn’t put there to stay -
Love isn’t love'Til you give it away.
Well done..

Ahhh Willie's Bike....

I'll start the bidding,
My first offer is € 4.00 and a pram, which may come in handy.

But how do we know he's not trying to sell Simon's bike, just to get rid of the competition.

Moonwalking Bear

Was that Taco disguised as a Moonwalking Bear doing some sneaky training ?
Confused ? Go back to Mick's post about "Passing the Test"

Alan

ME THINKS.....

That you were also partaking in the sneaky training swim session. How would you know otherwise?

Sneaky training..

MONDAY night must be sneaky training night..karl taco and kevin mchugh given it loads in the pool..what you think of that Sinead..

Worth a look

Anyone with a few minutes to spare worth a look at the following site...

http://www.insidetri.com/

Yellow Top

Yes Sinead it was me - caught again.  So much for hopeing not to be spotted by not wearing my Trilogy gear.  Where have you got the CCTV Camera's ?????

Partying Patrick Marshall

I just want to thank Patrick and Catriona for a great party last night (we wont mention the Dunhills!) . So I was surprised to see Patrick (literally) hanging around the Slieve Blooms today as I thought he would be hung over. And he was - hung over the side of a bridge on a rope! I want to wish our 2 or is it 3 mad Trilogy members, Patrick, Margot and Cornelius the best of luck in their adventure race. Check out http://www.midlandsar.com/ to find out for yourselves what our brave ninjas are up to.
And by the way Karl, I also did get my C2 card. Well done William and Michael.

Anyone got their C2 Sports Discount Card yet?

Got mine yesterday - very impressed too! Well done to Willie and Mick for organising this with C2 Sports (well done to them too).

TriAthy update

Hi Kevin,

See the new Reports page, with a preview to all races. TriAthy preview is there now. Thanks for the kind words!

tri athy extreme

I have just been reading the tri Athy extreme newsletter. Well done Karl, it looks like Athy is shaping up to be another huge success. Is there any chance that we could have a link to it from our web site, to help build up the excitement within the club?

Kevin.

Are you surprised?

Hi Mick,
I did actually pass the test. But that is not all I saw. Trish Nicolls runing down the Dublin Road on Monday (before training) at approx 15:00hrs wearing an iluminous yellow run top with black shorts. You bought the Trilogy kit Trish. Try wearing it!!!!

Members Wanted !

Im looking for a team to catch all those doing "sneaky training" If you qualify contact me....



http://www.dothetest.co.uk/


Did you qualify???????

Stradbally Road, eh?

My money's on Patrick Marshall ...

Who was it.....

A triology Shirt was seen running out the Stradbally road last Tuesday.....If you wish to admit it was you, or if anyone has any idea who it was then let us know...we have a few of the usual suspects....Only 41 days to Lisbon so a lot of secret training,
MF

VO2 Max Test

Well Guys,

I did the test on Saturday morning. Was not sure if I would gain much, but it was a fascinating experience, and exhausting! I will post the details of the test up soon.

See you Saturday!

Carlsberg

No pleasure in the bottom of a Bottle will your right.....Maybe one of these glasses might help.

paaarttttttttty

Hi guys thanks for the invite will be there for sure and will bring a drink..... cause my pleasure does not come in a bottle!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ask Willie

I nearly sure i gave this album to willie only a few weeks ago Sinead, if your looking for one.

Boyzone

I'm sorry Karl. You are right and it is only a rumour that Elaine threw out all of your Boyzone cassette tapes the minute you got married!!!

Re: my CDs

Sinead, I am deeply insulted at the suggestion in your post below. I ditched CDs in like 1999, its mp3s all the way, okay?

Are WestLife invited?

That is GREAT news. I would just like to know if Karl will be bringing any of his Westlife CDs or is Catriona looking after the sounds?

House Warming Party

Hi all,

Well after a few years in our house and a few kids later we are deciding to throw ourselves a house warming party. So keep Saturday 29th March free from 8pm onwards if you fancy an evening of food, fun and frolics, just bring a few bottles of whatever is your pleasure and we'll have a good night.
Contact me if you don't know where we live at:
Patrick and Catriona.

how to mount your bike in one piece at pace

Well, doesn’t that sound optimistic – mounting your bike “in one piece” at pace!  Fortunately my husband has abandoned me for the weekend and consequently I cannot attend this transition training in the morning. MAEVE

TriAthy Launch

Just want to congratulate Karl on a very successful Launch. It looks like it will be an excellent race this year. Also well done to Murk Kane. It was lovely to see a Trilogy Jacket among the Bell Parkians on Bobby's latest training camp!

House for sale

Hi Sinead a lovely house has just come on the market in Dun Masc, you will be with your fellow triathletes Noel, Trish, Stevie, Mick and kevin and you wont have far to travel to meet the "Click training Group".

WF

THE MUSIC

Here is the final suggestion from the grange upper jury;

1         Deep Purple- Smoke On The Water

2         Saxon- Wheels Of Steel

3         Iron Maiden-Run To The Hills

Bring your own Air Guitars………………

Spinning in the Outback

I tried spinning in the outback and can reassure you it is much overrated…….

Well done Maeve

All that sneaky training will have paid off and we will all be there to cheer you on. Best of luck to you both, Mr and Mrs Bracken. I'll also take this opportunity to inform ye all that Terry is FINALLY going to participate in the world of Triathlon. He is part of a relay team for the North Tipp Sprint but he will take the plunge eventually. We are just working on baby steps at the minute!!

JOEY HANNON

Maeve has taken the plunge into the world of Olympic Triathlons by signing up for Joey Hannon on 5^TH of May.  I am signed up for the Olympic too – just to help her along!

Just getting back to the music

Sorry for the interuptions, but can I now also suggest for our 4 dearly beloved friends, that we included that lovely if not somewhat underrated track by "ABBA" called "Elaine"

Elaines

In Trish Ticholls defense there are an unusual number of Elaines!  Should we number them?  MAEVE

The Downfall of Sneaky Training

Hi Trish,
all this sneaky training (run before swim on Wednesday night) is finally beginning to take its toll. I shake my head in dismay that you are behind on all that is happening with the social side of this club. Karl Mc Cann is bringing his wife, Elaine (maiden name) Justin, while William Fitz is bringing his girlfriend whose name is Elaine Mc Cann....Even if you do NO speed work this season, you are bound to catch up!!!

HARRY HICHOLLS

It could have been worse; Harry could have been bringing Trish Ticholls.

Kevin Kracken……….

THE DINNER

What's going on here - Willie is bringing Elaine McCann & Karl someone called Elaine Justin???

I also note we are now the Hicholls but I haven't mentioned this to Harry or he might not join us.

Hi Maeve....

This might help a little Maeve.

 

http://www.rei.com/outlet/learn/cycle/chcycleshoes.html

 

Try velosave on E bay there good on prices

 

http://stores.ebay.ie/Velosave

 

Hope this helps a little.....

 

 

 

 

SHOES SHOES SHOES

Hi Maeve, I think that Look pedals and cleats are the best ones for you...They start at around 35 € for pedals up to 200 € or so...Make sure you get cycling shoes and not mountain bike shoes...they will have only one strap across them m/bike shoes mostely have three ok..This is for when you are taking your feet out 200 meters from the dismount line..Catch my drift...PS Cycle superstore have a good selection...

A girlie question

Enough talk about music.  I have a really girlie question for some of you triathlon boys to answer.  I am going to make a purchase of some new bike shoes, cleats and pedals.  (One new bike/baby in the house is enough, although I am a little jealous). Does anyone have any advice as to what shoes and type of cleat to get.  Thanks. MAEVE

old old old

Taco, you are older than i thought my friend with that music list....

The Music

Well the list can be long and endless, but to name a few,
The obvious........Bicycle Race ... Queen
Inspirational.......When the going gets tough.. Billy Ocean
Reflective....Sitting on the Dock of the Bay ... Percy Sledge
Genetic.....Born to Run .... Bruce Springsteen
Bewilderment......Run through the Jungle ..... Creedance Clearwater Revival
Overload.....Running on Empty .... Jackson Browne
Tough.....Running up that Hill ... Kate Bush
Philosophical....Take it on the run ..... REO Speedwagon
Glib......Another one bites the dust ... Queen

My bike

Hi Simon my bike [BABY] needs a babbysitter for the 7th if miss furlong does not mind double jobbin? What you think?..KARL my nomination for the jukebox is Dead or ALIVE by Bon Jovi one line goes..on a steel horse i ride or in our case a carbon horse...what you think HORSE will it make it or what?  

GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE

Here is my nomination for the juke box and if you’re not sure why check out Freddie’s bike leggings http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiP2KEkrM-k

Kevin

Trilogy Soundtrack?

Be a part of the dinner next week - nominate a song for the background jukebox. Only one rule - it must be tri-related (or nearly tri-related).

Example - "The Tide is High (but I'm holding on)" - reminds me of Bonmahon! Or "Born to Run" or "Spin me right round". You get the idea.

All the good songs (and maybe some of the bad) will make it onto the CD jukebox for dinner on the 7th.

And by the way

I see Jane is bringing Murt along to the dinner.

Miss Kate Furlong ...Simon's live in au pair

Simon is there something you wish to tell us?

List for Dinner / Night Out - 7 March

Just to clarify that Kate Furlong won't be going to the Trilogy nite out, She'll be at home minding the bikes & Kate Fogarty will be going instead!!!

Notice: New Members to Chat

About 15 people have applied to get access to Chat at the AGM. These will be handled over the next week or so.

I like that idea Mick. A definite runner for new t-shirts. PS we still have 50 or so t-shirts going at €10 for 1, €5 for additional.

Great Job!

Hi,

To the outgoing committee, I just wanted to say thanks for all your work over the course of the last year and based on last nights AGM the coming year has plenty in store. Best of luck to the new committee and here's to a developing club.

Hello to all our new members and get blogging!!!

To bring a smile....

I think we should put this on the back of all trilogy T-shirts...."Thanks, I've never passed anyone before"...Now your thinking who would I like to see reading it.... Good Morning

Thanks to the usual suspects for all the info and work at tonights AGM, hope to see more of you this year. Thanks all

The Triathlete (The Denial)

I just want to clear up some confusion. I did NOT write this little article. I just copied it from a website and thought I'd share. Now will some one else please post something up on the chat?

The Triathlete

Not for the faint of heart, not for the weekend warrior type, and not for the arm chair athlete. The triathletes are a special breed of athlete.
No mountainous muscles or intimidating features, the triathlete stores their true power deep within. To look for evidence of such power, one only needs to look deep into the eyes of these warriors of the elements just before and after the beginning of competition.
Then, nothing else matters. They have no past, there is no future and life means nothing except the distance that needs to be travelled.
All that is regarded as living is suddenly redefined into a simplified existence within each arm stroke, each breath of air, and each step. But even then the true triathlete, regardless of their level finds the euphoria of the Triathlon not only by its finish, but from the Zen like state that comes, that gives them the superhuman ability to break any and all limitations - that keep men
simply men and women simply women. They are super athletes proving their worth only to themselves for the satisfaction to have said
“I did it”…….again…

Nice Try Patricia

Trish,
do you seriously think for one second that I will let you know when I'm going to Chad? Why would I take away the "Is Sinead going to catch me sneaky training?" element? Just remember people, whether you are lacing your runners, fastening your helmet strap or packing your goggles, the minute you step out your door to start on your sneaky training session, there is a GREAT possiblity that YOU WILL be caught. Admit it. You're training preparation wouldn't be complete without this thought. Trilogy wouldn't be the same if there was no name and shame for those of you who sneaky train campaign.
PS: this ends with an evil laugh - whoaa haa haaa haaaa haaaawww

SNEAKY TRAINING SPOTTER

Sinead when are you going to Chad - so we can get in some sneaky trainging without been spotted - or are you going too leave some scouts around to check on us?

NOT SO FAST MR SNEAKY/BRACKEN

Ye without sin, cast the first stone!! Kevin Bracken spotted with Willie Fitzpatrick cycling home from Kildare this morning.

Out in the Fog

Not so..The youth squad saw Patrick Marshall sneaking off in the fog heading
for Enniscorthy on his bike to do a 10k run. How bout that !

Sneaky training

I am glad to report that due to a heavy fog nobody was actually seen sneaky training on Sunday morning.

Kevin

north tipp sprint

I see entries for the north tipp sprint are open this evening. Check out nenagh triathlon club web site for details

Kevin

Inspirational Quote.... of sorts

....this isn't quite what you are looking for either - but hey, I thought it was good!

'Life is like an ice-cream: Enjoy it before it melts'

The Long Cycle

We were looking for inspiring quotes - that sounds like a perspiring one, Michelle!

240 mile cycle

A friend of mine asked me to pass this on to you all….

There's a charity cycle coming up on the 4th to 6th April. The idea is to cycle 240 miles from Maynooth to Galway. It has been running a few years now and seems to be very well organised. Group cycle with food stops and support provided along the way.

Check out their website at www.galwaycycle.ie.

Sports Quote

"If you are NOT cheating, you're NOT trying", by Karl to the offical who gave him his penalty points at the Joey Hannon race in 2006!!!

an other FAMOUS Trilogy Quote.....

..... Shut the F**k up, I'm going as fast as I can.......

I leave you all to ponder as to who uttered this one.

Madness

There is a good article in today’s Sunday Tribune on endurance athletics. It’s worth reading how ordinary people do extraordinary things in the name of sport.

Kevin

Quote...

Finish last in your league and they call you Idiot.  Finish last in medical school and they call you Doctor......

Sporting Quotes

"Training is what you are doing while your opponent is sleeping in." - Noel Territ on Sneaky Training!!

Will this get you going for Lisbon!

It is not the critic who counts: nor the person who points out how the
strong person stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better.
The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and
comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or
shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who
spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the
triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he
fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold
and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.

Sporting quotes

A Liverpool player (what would you expect) said this once….

I couldn't settle in Italy - it was like living in a foreign country.

Who was it willie????

Looking for Inspiration?

Just watch the Bobby Behan training video on You Tube. I love it. Thanks for the link Kevin.

Sporting Quotes

Pain is temporary, failure last forever….

Lance Armstrong

Trilogy Gear On Youtube

Trilogy members were looking good at the last Bobby Behan weekend follow the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-MVSM4p4bM

Kevin

Inspiring Lisbon - Your Quotes Please!

OK, lets see how far we get with this. The idea is we have a new motivational quote or picture each day, either for Lisbon, or the season ahead.

My first quote comes from fellow Dub and former World Champion, Ken Doherty. OK, so theres not much similarity between snooker and triathlon, but I think Ken is on to something all the same!

"The five S’s of sports training are: Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill and Spirit;
but the greatest of these is Spirit." Ken Doherty

YOU CAN ALL SWIM, CYCLE AND RUN BUT....

My friends, you cannot hide. Spotted this morning on his sneaky cycle @ 10:33hrs in Port Laoise town was the newly wed, Karl Mc Cann. I shake my head in dismay. Enough said.

BIKE FOR SALE

Mary Daly has a Giant ORC bike for Sale.  Suite Ladie +/- 5ft 5" tall.  If interested let me know & I shall get you in contact with her.

 

If anyone has a set of Aerobars I would be interested - Mick I'm still waiting to see those ones you have!!!

 

 

Paddy's Day

.... Mick , and talking of Paddy's day , who, what , where & how ?
What's the club doing this year?
We want Sinead to parade with us not them.
Let's go & do a Paddy's Day collection for the our drinking habit.
We should have a social gathering on the day.
Any thoughts?

Mind Games

I know what there doing Sinead, there keeping there best soldiers for the St Patrick's day parade !!

YOU'RE GOING/NO YOU'RE NOT GOING

Hi everyone, sorry for all the disruption but it looks like I'm not going to Chad until 18th of March now and that is also subject to change!!! Please contact Willie though for any up and coming class spaces that will be available during my absence.
See you all next week at training
Sinead

Chad

Thanks but no thanks to your offer of a Ballycotton mug.  I am sorted with replacement already.  MAEVE

Firstly to Simon, I didn't do anything wrong and I'm not happy with your offer on my house! Secondly to Maeve, I am only going for 4 - 6 weeks so I'll be saying NO to giving you the camper van and my bike but I will give you my Ballycotton mug if you like and finally to Mick Farrell. Thank you Mick, that was very heart felt. (but I'm not dead yet!). I'll see you all at training on Monday.
Sinead.

To our Trilogy troops

To Sinead,

Any room for me Sinead I would love to go, I would carry your bags anything.

From all your friends in Trilogy we hate to see you go, we will miss you. It is a dangerous mission and we will be thinking of you in such a difficult environment so far from home. Please know that you are remembered and appreciated for what you do and loved for who you are; a soldier provides safety, freedom, and your presence will provide hope to the people of Chad in these difficult times. So from us all in Trilogy have a safe journey and less not forget our other two colleges that will be travelling with you, we extend our wishes to them also and I know they will look after you once you have some posh coffee. When the rebels from the "United Front" see the Trilogy T-shirt they wont be as united as our trilogy gang and they will run away. So from us all here, to ye all going over there be safe and look after each other…

MF…….( Is there a party ?)

And

And your bike…MAEVE

Sinead

I’ll have the camper van – I swear I will look after it really well.  MAEVE

Is our Sinead Wearen in trouble again???

Sorry to hear your going!!! Sounds a bit drastic being sent to Chad, could your boss not just send you home for a week without pay or just send you to see some Psychiatrists for a couple of weeks?? What the hell did you do this time??
 
I'll start the bidding on the house...... €5.00

Ballycotton Mug

I have just broken my mug from Ballycotton last year.  I am a little cheesed off as I loved that mug!  I felt it was hard won over those 10 miles and worse still I am not entered for this year…boo hoo…MAEVE

Class space available AND house for sale

Hi everyone, just to let ye know that I got a phone call today from my boss to let me know that I'll be travelling to Chad for 4 - 6 weeks from the 14th February. I have signed up for all Trilogy classes so if anyone is interested, please let Willie know and you can have my spot in my absence.
And more importantly, myself and Terry are selling our house so if anyone knows someone who would like to buy a 4 bed, 3 storied semi in Portarlington, please point them in our direction. (Email: sinead@trilogy.ie) Thanks,
Sinead.

Bobby Behan Training Weekend

Finally my Christmas present weekend had arrived, a training weekend with Bobby Behan.(Thanks to my Catriona for the present) On the run up to the weekend I got a few phone calls from Bobby just making sure that I was ready and looking forward to the weekend. He sounded equally, if not more, keen about the weekend than I. Little did I realise that this was a snapshot of the enthusiasm that this man has and brings to the sport.

The weekend started nice and early with a 6.15 meet and greet at Portarlington pool foyer. After some stretching and group introductions we were in the pool. Warm ups and drills ensued. Each participant was taken out during the drill sessions and videoed, to analysis their technique later on that day. The session lasted an hour and half,at this stage we were wide eyed and awake. Those of group that were staying with Bobby headed back to he's house for breakfast. But off we went,Kevin and myself to Johnny B's for some carbo-loading, i.e a full Irish breakfast.Little did we know that we would be caught with our mouths wide open tucking into a tasty sausage as Bobby arrived into Johnny B's to pick up some milk!

Video analysis was next on the agenda, which proved to be very informative and shocking. This was the first time I had seen myself swim and former thoughts of olympic swimmer where vanquished from my mind. Short stroke, narrow entry, wrong body alignment where all on display. However I have now been pointed in the right direction by Bobby. Following our two hour session of video analysis is was time for lunch.

Following lunch, we headed out on the bikes and hooked up with Joe who had been on the bike for some three-four hours at this stage. A little over an hour into the cycle my cassette went on the bike and I could go no where.The group continued on and Bobby offered me a push home. Some slow pushing!!! Some small hills and an hour and half later we where back. Thanks Bobby!

More food, shower and rest, recovered me from my long bicycle ride and got me in the mood for a run. The sign said on the entrance to the track, track flooded but this didn't dissuade any of us fearless triathletes. What a great way to end the day, with a floodlight run.

The second day eclipsed the first day which I didn't imagine possible. More focused drills for each individual to improve specific bad habits, finished the bike ride, personal bike washing service, running with former olympic athletes. More food in Johnny B's, meeting the entire Behan clan around Killenard. Great fun and craic.

All in all it was great. I came away feeling I had achieved alot. Specific drills to improve my swimming technique or just get a technique! Correct sizing for my bike, proper planning for the year ahead and most of all a sense of enjoyment and experience that I thought could only be achieved further afield.

Mountain Biking

Is there anyone interested in going mountain biking in Ballinastoe Co Wicklow on Sat morning? The circuit is 15km with a lot of single track which is quite technical but great fun. I would hope to go around twice which should take about 3hrs. Leaving portlaoise at 9:30-  if your interested give me a ring 087 6814154.

Kevin

SNEAKY TRAINING

Well guys I am delighted to be able to tell you that sneaky training has been brought to new and exciting heights by myself and Patrick. Thanks to our loving partners who sent us to Bobby Behan’s training camp for the weekend. Over the course of the weekend we got individual coaching on all aspects of our swim, cycle and run from a man whose knowledge of, love for, and dedication to the sport has to be experienced. Patrick is going to write up a more detailed report so watch this space.

Kevin.

Not so sneaky

Willie,
it is only sneaky training if you get caught. NO ONE caught us. We actually volunteered all relevant information so nice try. The next time you are in the gym doing your own sneaky training, you might catch some one then.

SNEAKEY TRAINING TOO

Hi guys,just to let you know that Sinead and Taco were seen out doing some of their own sneaky training on sat morning on the bikes..Just thought i would mention it because Sinead must have forget about it in her last post....

SNEAKY TRAINING

While Noel Territt may have started the trend of 'Training on the sly', I don't think that even he could have imagined how much this would grow. Spotted this morning (Sunday 13th) at 12:27, Steven O'Toole and Trish Nicolls on their bikes cruising up the hill in Emo. I just love the way that our new club cycling jackets make the sneaky trainers stick out from the crowd!!!

Mcdonalds

Marraige.....I,m loving it.....

LOOKING GOOOOD

Elaine I just love the new hair do. That colour really suits you………

Kevin.

Hi from Africa

Hi to all from South Africa, honeymoon in going well, As you can see Elaine is not the greatest in using the washing machine and her cooking is not great either.....better go here comes the deserts another "Mcflurry",

 

Photo

Ah - Which Clown did Elaine take on Honeymoon?

2008 1st Friday Caption Competition

Well we are back.
I'm not sure to whom we should award the last price of 2007 .
But folks do your best with this one.

BROTHERS

Sorry Guys i can't make it tonight I got my hair permed...

Kevin

Brothers

Ok brothers in trilogy I will bring my hair hairdryer tonight so that will cover, Me, Taco, Willie, Kevin, a few more on the border line but wont mention them but just ask me I will give it to you. Murt you better bring your own hair straightener.....

MF

New Pool

SISTERS - I have been informed that there are NO Hairdriers in this new facility -  so it's bring your own and hope there is a plug socket.  This would also apply to those guys who like to dry their HAIR - Willy, Mick.

New Pool

SISTERS - I have been informed there are NO HAIRDRIERS at this new facility - so it's bring your own in the hope that there are plugs.

I Applaud you Maeve - well done

I just want to send the BEST wishes to Maeve Bracken on boldly taking the decision become a FULL time triathlete. I admire you Maeve. Most people just talk about it but you have put your money where your mouth is.
If you want to take a break from your training schedule, say for 2 or 3 hours a week, give me a shout. I know some one who wants a position filled in Triathlon Ireland for this time frame!!! :-)

welcome and food for thought..

Hi people just a word to welcome our newest member to Trilogy..Niall Collins from Portlaoise is the latest proud owner of our new gear,Niall lives in London and will be wearing our gear on the English circut this year..well done Niall...He will be entering some of our club appointed races with us this season and Niall has also entered the London Triathlon which he said might be one for the club to think about..so people food for thought eh,swim in the Royal Docks flat bike down by the Thames to Westminster and a flat 9.6k run...With Karl's cheap flights and Mick Farrell knowledge of London it could be a great 9th and 10th of August.....The closing date for entries is 31st Jan..Get back to me if interested ok..See http://www.thelondontriathlon.com/...

Kick start 2008

 I have signed up to do Bobby Behan’s training weekend on the 12^th & 13^th January.  Feel free to join me if you have let the festive period put a massive crater in your training.