Its a boy.....

Congratulations to Louise & Mike on the birth of their son Evan yesterday.All are doing well..Who ever is doing race entries put her down for Portlaoise...:)
We never had a breakfast club christening....

fun run

Hi all, there is a 4 mile race,fun run,or 2 mile walk in the morning 26th at St Fintans hospital 10:30,might be just the ticket after today's indulgence.

new mountain bike

Hi all brand new adult mountain bike for sale worth 300 will go for 200,anyone interested give me a shout .0876565424 willie

AGM

WELL DONE TO ALL ON THUR NIGHT AT THE AGM.GOOD LUCK TO THE NEW COMMITTE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE IN TRILOGY.

AGM on Thursday

Just a reminder that the AGM is on Thursday at 8pm in the Killeshin Hotel. All members are encouraged to attend.

Christmas Party

Well done Catriona on organising a GREAT NIGHT and congratulations to all the Prize Winners including the Gingerbread Man. Glad I got out of choosing that one.

Emo run

Thanks Trish for the run this morning. What a cracking morning and topped off with Hot Choclates, what a great start to the day. Hope to see more out the next day.

12 Minute Cooper Test - TEST OF AEROBIC ENDURANCE

Denise asked me to post this information for her.

http://www.trilogy.ie/training/ResultsforVO2MaxTest.html

Miss Ryans 21st

"Her candles are costing more than the cake but Dee is celebrating her 21st Birthday this weekend!!! The party kicks off at the Golf Club in Killenard at 9.00pm. All welcome."

Spire to Tower

Any reports from the spire to tower run over the weekend?

Charity 10k

Seamus Fingleton has asked me to let you know about a 10k race next weekend. Read on for more:

The inaugral "Spire to Tower" run is taking place next Sunday (13th November at 12 noon). This is a 10k race that starts in Ballyroan (the Spire) and follows roads and forestry lanes over Cullenagh mountain and finishes in Timahoe (the Tower). The event is organised by Portlaoise and Abbeyleix Lions club and is in aid of the Cuisle Centre. They plan to make this an annual event so please support if you can. Entry €10.
More details can be found on facebook by searching under Lions Charity Run.

Dublin City Marathon

Best of Luck to everyone taking part tomorrow. Give it socks...or wellies if it rains!

Halloween Party @ Port Laoise Rugby Club

Hi everyone, just a quick reminder that the party for Laois Offaly Families for Autism is kicking off tonight @ 8 O'Clock at the rugby club in Port Loaise. The cost is €15 and you can pay at the door. There is a band and a dj and as far as I know some finger food. Costume is optional but we'd love to see some of you kitted out. Remember, there is no point going as a duathlete as people outside of our fitness/social circle might not get the joke. See you there.

Marathon

GOOD LUCK to everyone doing the Dublin Marathon tomorrow - I won't mention names in case I miss someone but I believe we have at least 8 memebers taken it on.

Junior Talent Identification Day - 13th November.

Hello Juniors, just to let you know that Triathlon Ireland are hosting another Talent ID day. To register you must make the times that TI have outlined on their website and then fill out the online survey. Log onto www.triathlonireland.com

Zest Leisure Centre Killeshin

Hi All.
This is offer to our club members and any questions ring hotel or give me a call or text...........0879885950
Zest Health Club
Trilogy members
Achieve maximum results in minimum time!
Strength Endurance Discipline
We are now offering:

3 Month Membership€90.00
6 Month Membership €150.00

We have a fully equipped cybex gym
18 metre swimming pool
Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi
Spin classes and much more!
Visit our website www.thekilleshin.com
Contact Number 057-8631219

Halloween Fancy Dress Ball

Hi everyone,
just to let you know that Laoise Offaly Families for Autism are selling tickets for the above for €15. The price includes spot prizes, a band, a DJ and lots of fun. It is being held in Port Laoise Rugby club on the 30th of October. If anyone is interested in buying a ticket, please let me know. My number is 087 1341074. Thank you to those who has already contacted me and thank you to those in advance who will contact me.

Another New Member

Congratulations to Dermot O'Leary and wife on the birth of their new son. Wishing you all the best.

Trilogy Realy Team

Well done to our team of Susan Wall, Eimear Matthews, Karl McCann and Shay McCourt (who was drafted in very short notice). They did us proud in wet and muddy conditions with some very stiff competation. Hopefully TI will keep this race on the calander as it was a fun day out.

Jonathan Robinson ... looking good on TV3! Check it out

house for rent

Hi all,
House for rent in Kilminchy if anyone is interested.
Give me a shout 0876565424 cheers
Willie.

Lego man becomes an Ironman.

Well done Dave. Enjoy the recovery.

Swim :1.30.16
Cycle 6.16.30
Run 3.53.17

Total 11.55.04

Thank You!!

I really can't sing enough praises for this club we have. After nine months of prep, seeking advice from fellow club mates, the birthing process has been amazing.

It all started way back at Christmas 2010.. seems along time ago now when it all happened, it was all over in a second, the exchange of Christmas gifts and the damage was done. Needless to say the first three months were not too difficult, no aches or pains no morning sickness but the reality hadn't dawned on us yet. We were blissfully unaware what lay ahead, ignorance is a great gift. We started reading books to prepare for what lay ahead. Everything kept resorting back to nutrition so needless to say I gained a few extra pounds in the search for the perfect building blocks. After a further three months we had come to terms with the impending reality. Plans were put in place, the kids were all on board and Catriona was really excited about managing the whole affair. Fortunately there was no worries about it arriving early.
So on the 11th of September I stood neoprene clad and shouted at the top of voice my Christmas surprise had arrived. It was the first time the IRONMAN crew thought they may have needed the assistance of a medical psychiatrist. The rest is history now.

Thank you for sharing this journey with Cornelius and myself and most importantly for containing Catriona's anxieties when Cornelius's premature race lead looked to have threatened my return home. The deal being struck, if I failed to beat my brother, I could look for residency in Wales.

Well done Patrick & Cornelius

Wow - what a great time ye had, really impressed! Congrats to you both, put the bike up now for the winter, you've plenty of laurels to rest on!

I just thought I would re-visit the post that Patrick put up when he first announced his intention to race ...

Best Christmas present or not. I'll let you decide.

Hi,

Just want to get some advice on this, best present or not. Catriona has gone and entered me for Ironman Wales. What does this mean? Any help in this area would be much appreciated. Roll on 2011. Will need plenty of advice from our Iron men and ladies.

Gerry Duffy's book

I better wait till Novemember to get it so Willie.;)

old mobile phones

Hi everyone, Irish Action Autism are giving iPads which also have the 'Grace' app installed on them to children on the autistic spectrum. They come at a price of 200 mobile phones so I'm asking if anyone of you have old mobiles lying around at home or if you know some one who does, can you please donate it to me? I'd really appreciate this as it would greatly help Tiernan's education. Thanks in advance.

Inspiration!!!

Hi All,

I have Gerry Duffy's book who dares runs, if anyone wants to borrow it it belongs to Sinead, but be warned Myself, Alan Cussens & Sinead have all entered the Dublin City Marathon after reading it!!!

Wetsuit repair

Hi all got my wet suit repaired recently by a man in Carlow and he did a great job, new zip[thanks to our dog Molly] and also some patch work,very reasonable and efficent. Details are Ruiari 0872677154

Monday Night Run

Hi Folks,

Monday night run tonight at Emo Court.  Meet in the car park at 7.15 pm.  Denise

Due to the weather warning given by Met Eireann for this afternoon and evening please check the website around 6 just in case we need to cancel run for safety reasons.  Hopefully this won't happen.

Denise.

They finished together.

A huge huge huge congratulations to Patrick and Cornelius Marshall who finished their first Ironman race in a time of 11hrs 42 mins and 43 seconds. We are all in awe of you. Well done

Its started and its close

With the first half of the swim done Patrick has a lead of 10 seconds on Cornelius. More importantly, their first split (36 mins) puts them in line for a sub 1:20 swim - superb pace, equivalent to a sub 27/28 min Olympic Swim. See the post below for links to Patrick / Cornelius tracking.

Ironman Wales - Tracking Progress

With the race now live (as of 7:00am or so) I have some specific links for you to follow:

• Follow Patrick


• Follow Cornelius

Ironman UK - the battle of the Marshalls

Best of luck to Patrick and Cornelius Marshall racing tomorrow in their first Ironman race. 3.8km swim, 180km bike and then a full marathon run (42.2k). As everyone will know they have put in some serious training and they are both in great shape.

Go Trilogy Go!

PS you should be able to track progress from 6am tomorrow on Ironman Wales site.

Junior Series Results

Hi guys, these are the results I got from the TI Website. Well done again to our juniors, namely Michael Dalton and Alisdair Mc Cann. Hopefully we'll see JR's name on this list next year.
Rank First Name Surname
1 Constantine Doherty
2 Gavin Doran
3 Aaron O’Brien
4 Chris Mintern
5 Kieran Jackson
6 Stephen Rooney
7 Conor Rooney
8 Rory Sexton
9 Michael Dalton
10 Conor O’Keeffe
11 Mark Angus
12 Conall Cahill
13 Cillian Kavanagh
14 Eoin Monget
14 Aidan Daly
16 Eoin Dignam
17 Ciaran Kelly
17 Peter Mahon
19 Mick Cavanagh
20 Padrai Moran
21 Matthew Dempsey
21 Craig Kenny
21 Cameron Kenny
21 Bobby Aston
21 Fiachre O’Coileain
21 Conor O’Kelly
21 Alasdair McCann

Weekend Racing

Best of luck to all members racing this weekend at Ironman Galway 70.3 and Lough Key. Give it socks and keep her lit. Might want to pack the wellies if Met Eireann are to be beleived.

Junior National Series

A huge congratulations to Michael Dalton who finished 9th in the Junior National Series which included the very talented upcoming elites. We are very proud of Micheal and may he continue to grow and more importantly, enjoy this sport.

Monday Night Run

Hi All,

Run on tonight  at 7.30 pm in Emo Court.  See you there.  Denise

Hell and Back

Hi everyone, I'm not writing about my discs at them moment (for a change). This is an exciting new 10km race that is being held in Bray on the 16th October. Check out the website. I think I'll sign up for it in the hope that I can do it. http://www.hellandback.ie/index.html

Challenge Roth

Hi everyone, there is 1 more date left for the remaining slots for Challenge Roth that takes place in Germany on the 8th July 2012. Come on and join Brian and me by booking yourself in when it opens again for applications on the 6th December @ 12:00 CET (I think this might be 11 o clock our time). Come on, you know you want to lol

Training week ahead

Hi all,
This week training will be as follows,Tue night spin from the heritage @7pm two groups going out.Wed and Fri swim in the Barrow @7pm. Thur brick session from the heritage @7pm. Sat and Sun spins from the heritage @9:30am. Hope to see a good turn out.

Groomsport - Times V. Impressed!

Am seeing some very impressive times on Triathlon Ireland from Dave, Simon, Noel O'R, Mick O'N and Helena for Groomsport Half-Ironman. Really good times! (see here

Anyone else there? Would love a race report ...

Monday Night Run

Hi All,

Denise here.  Unfortunately both Patrick and myself are unavailable to take tonights run.  I will take next Monday night's run, the 29th August.  We will meet at the car park at Emo Court at 7.30 pm.  See you there

Denise.

Elite Triathlete Interviews

Hi All
See link below for some interesting interviews on Afterburn TV website with Tim Donn, Daniela Ryf and Liz Blatchford amongst others

Afterburn TV

Groomsport

GOOD LUCK to everyone doing Groomsport this Sunday - have a good and enjoyable one especially along the beach.

This week's training

Hi all
Training this week is as follows,Mon night run is in Tougher woods @8pm.Tue bike spin from the Heritage @7pm. Two groups going out. Wed and Fri swim in the Athy @7pm. Thur brick session from the Heritage @7pm. Sat and Sun spins @9:30 from the gym.Best of luck to everyone doing Groomsport this weekend.

Race Report

Hello people, I need my fix of Triathlon so I'm pleading for someone to write a race report for Caroline Kearney. I have to live my races now through you for the next few weeks so please help my poor injured self get the fix that my body so desperately needs!!!!

Late Entry for Ironman 70.3 Galway

A member of another club has been in touch. He has a place going for the Ironman 70.3 race in Galway (September 4). If you are interested, please send me a text (0862240115).

Mountain Bike

Anybody selling or know of anybody selling a mountain bike, Round 18 inch...good condition.Give us a buzz...Please 0879885950

Groomsport Spot Available

Hi everyone,
unfortunately it looks like there is no quick fix for my back and as a result of this I will not be able to take part in this midddle distance race. If anyone out there would like to try it, please contact me and I'll check with the race organisers to see if we can swap at this stage. My number is 087 1341074.

Charity Cycle

Hi - Might be of interest to any cyclists out there....
16th Annual Trip to Tipp Weekend of Cycling. Thurles.
Join Sean Kelly - With 5 different routes, over two days to suit all levels of cyclists!Sunday 7th August 2011  in aid of the NCBI - Working for People with Sight Loss

www.bikerschallenge.com

Giant SCR 3...SOLD SOLD SOLD.....

Mary Fingleton is selling her Ladies Giant SCR 3(Small), With Cycle computer & in great condition,Give me or Mary a buzz or text 0879885950/0876868454. I have more photos & can E mail them to you, Looking for €350 ONO..

 

Fw: Training day Sunday 7th Aug

 

Hi All,,

 

This Sunday August 07th We are having a Training Day for everyone in the club, taking place in Athy at 08.00am.

 

THE PLAN IS :

 

 2K Swim in the barrow,

70K Cycle around Athy

10-15K Run along the river bank in Athy

 

Everyone is welcome to take part in all 3 stages or to do any part of the event. We need to be in Emily Square setting up by 07.45, in the Water by 08.00, out by 08.50 and on our Bikes by 09.00, we hope to be finished on the Bikes by 11.40 and finished the Run by 13.00. This is the timetable we are aiming to keep to so please be on time, anyone just cycling or running please fall into line with our schedule.

 

TIPS FOR THE DAY:

1. This is a simulation training day for our half and full Ironman upcoming events
2. Wear the gear you plan to race in on the day of your event
3. Ensure you have the necessary food and drinks that you would need on race day and for after the event (recovery drinks etc).

 Anyone needing further info please contact Willie on 087 6565424

 

Hope to see loads of you there..........

Elvery's...

Hi All, Speaking to Elverys in Portlaoise re Gait analysis & footbalance(Orthotics) & they have sent this to me.
We are organising a club night between 6 - 9 pm on Friday the 12th of August in our Elverys store. A rep will be present from Optimum Nutrition (Glanbia Owned) and we will be doing free gait analysis on the night also. There will be samples on the night also just on the nutrition side. The more we get down the better and the more we can organise club discounts.

Also we can organise another night when we get in the footbalance in the store but i cant give you a date on that yet.

Hope to see you all there.
Regards,

Tommy

Training week ahead

Hi all,

 

Training for the week ahead is as follows.

Tue night spin@ 7pm from the gym.

Wed and Fri swim in Athy @7pm

Thur brick session@7pm from the gym.

Sat Test Tri 5

Sun mor spin @9:30 from gym.

Long spin sunday

Hi all,

 

I will be taking out a long spin group Sunday morning at 8am from the gym if anyone wants to join me,we will be meeting

Dave osborne in Stradbally at 8:30 and going on from their. Spin will be 110k or so, Trish is taking out the normal 9:30 spin Hope to see a good turn out for both spins... 

Training week error

Hi all,

 

Sorry about the mistake for Thur night session in my previous post,Of course we have our last Duathlon of the season so lets make it a big turn out. On a seperate note i am putting together a training day programme for everyone in the club and I will have the details up here shortly, so keep an eye out here.All I can say at the moment that it will be on Sunday the 7th Aug early morning till lunch time.... 

Family Fun Cycle Event

8km/22km Family Fun Cycle on Saturday 30^th July @ 1pm in The Square, Durrow.

All welcome, Adults and over 12’s

Free Cycle Safe Workshop, Free Kit Bags, Free Cycle Safe Workshop, Spot Prizes!!

Caroline Kearney

Has anybody a space in Caroline Kearney for Sale.Have a person looking for one...Give us a buzz..0879885950

Training week ahead

Hi all,

 

Mon run is in Togher ay 8 o clock.

Tue spin is at 7pm from the heritage.

Wed,Fri swim's are at 7pm in Athy.

Thur brick session is at 7pm from heritage.

Sat and Sun bike at 9:30am from the gym. 

Offical Results

Hi everyone. A correction on my previous report. I finished 41st out of 47. My times are as follows: Swim - 36:09, T1 - 18 seconds, Cycle - 1:09:35, T2 - 29 seconds, Run - 50:39. Overall time = 2:37:12.

The Answer - Non Wetsuit

Hey everyone, my elite race experience is over and I can safely say that I won't be applying for a professional license any time soon. The sea was rough but not cold and I was delighted to experiece being introduced and taking my stand on the allocated mat. Take your marks and then the cannon blast. Most of you know that I've been working extra hard on my swim this year and the benefits have shown in previous races. Today however, this was not to be. I don't have my offical times yet but I exited the water in 35minutes. The good news is though, I wasn't last.
Onto the bike, my strong discipline. The plan was to chase down a pack and draft. The plan didn't work. I hadn't packed my cycling legs and when I did manage to hook onto a group for 1 lap, it wash disheartening to say the least that they started to unclip their shoes and I still had another 2 laps to go.
I still had the run to do and I was hoping for a good one. After all, at this stage I'd nothing to lose. I did know that I wasn't last as I had managed to lap twice a couple of girls from the Republic of South Africa. On so, it was onto my 10km run. What the hell is happening to me. My back, hips and knees all had pains going through them which I've never experienced before. When I mentally gave out to myself for focusing on this, my calf muscles started crying out for attention.
At the turn around at each lap, I could see my time and I knew that it wasn't a good time for me. I think that I ended up being 2hrs 40mins and NOT last. (44th out of 47). When I compare this to Hell of the West which is longer and not a flat course like today's, I was only 4 minutes slower in Hell of the West.
I'm still going through the post race anlysis and trying to find out what exactly went wrong but today, I just cannot pin point it.
That is the negative stuff out of the way. The fact is, I enjoyed it and soaked up the atmosphere. When I knew my race wasn't in me, I started to take stock of all around me. I cannot tell you the amount of people who were cheering us all on and from all the athletes that we have met over the past 2 weeks. CISM represents 'Friendship through sport' and this was evident from all the girls in the race today. I will never get the chance to race elite again and in such a location.
The closing ceremony happened this evening and it was a great atmosphere. We start our journey home tomorrow and although I'm looking foward to getting home, I'll certainly carry the many brilliant memories and experieces with me from Rio for the rest of my life. See you all next week. I'm looking forward to the race report from The Beast.

Wetsuit or non wetsuit. That is the question.

Hello again everyone. I'd a lovely report typed up yesterday and just as I clicked on 'Pulish Post', the connectivity went! Another typical day in the Blue village so this evening I'm in the Green village where comms are far less of an issue. Yesterday we had our race brief which was very professional. In lieu of a cycle in the moonlight, 4 buses departed from our athlete village to travel the 1hr 40min to our race venue at 06:00hrs. Our body clocks have adapted well so this was no hardship for anyone. The fact that our location was Copacabana beach may also have had something to do with the lack of grumbling triathletes. While we waited for everyone to take their seats, ITU replays of races were shown on a large screen. It was an interestlingly noisey brief with over 50 countries being represented in this race, transalations for many languages were constant. While this race is an ITU event, no one will be taken off the course if they are lapped on the bike. Yay, thankfully this is one less worry for me. There was some raised concerns from triathletes about providing there military ID. (Obviously, these were the concerns of the Professional triathletes - a category which Team Ireland does not fall into.) It is to be a beach start for a 2 lap swim, followed by an 8 lap bike course followed by a 4 lap run. The bike falls short of 40km and comes in at 38.4km. The other intersting thing about this race is the penalties. Each team is allocated a boxed position to start on, on the beach. If any member of the team goes before the cannon blast or after the cannon blast a 15 second penalty is awarded to each member of the team. This will not affect me as I am the only female triathlete on team Ireland but there are 3 male members so it will have more bearing on their race. Believe it or not, the weather is taking a turn for the worst, so 1 hour before the race begins, they will find out if the water tempeture is below 22 degrees. If it is, it'll be a wetsuit swim. I was disappointed by this as I was looking foward to having a non wetsuit swim but this was just my naviety shinning through. We went onto the swim course then and I rapidly changed my mind.
The only way I can describe the conditions is a warmer Hell of the West swim. These waves where fairly big. I thought it was in my mind that I was feeling sea sick on the first lap but the second lap told me, it certainly wasn't in my mind, more likely my stomach. We practised running in and out then and I was really surprised at how tiring this is on the legs. Maybe if it is a wetsuit swim, it won't be as bad.
After this, it was time to soak up some welcome rays on the beach. All in all it was a very relaxing day. Today is a rest day so no early morning start although I was up and about at 06:30hrs. I made my way over to watch Terry's competition. He didn't do as well as he'd have liked but being a non shooter myself, I was very impressed.
As for the weather, it is a bit cold and even raining. Tomorrow is forecast the same and the wetsuit is looking very possible. Chat soon and enjoy The Beast. Take care and as I said to the kids on the phone, only 5 more sleeps until I'm home. :-)

Gaelforce West 2011

Chap in work has entered this but unable to take part, their is one vacancy & its in the elite section....
10k Run
1K Kayak
4k Run
32k Cycle
Climb Croagh Patrick
12k cycle 800 Mtr Run, starting at 6 am..Cost is €85 but will accept less.

http://www.gaelforceevents.com/west/en/welcome.html

Anybody interested give us a buzz.....
M.Farrell 0879885950

Update from Rio - Eventually

Hi everyone and thank you all so much for your good luck text messages. Internet connectivity over here in the 'Blue Village' is up and down so at the moment I'm over in the 'Green Village' and for the first time since I've left I'm been plugged into the Internet. So far, everything is beyond my expectations of what the World Military Games would be like. The opening ceremony will probably stay with me for life and that was even before Pele lit the torch! The heat is certainly going to be a factor but as my race is on at 08:00hrs I'm hoping that I'll be perfectly aclimatised to deal with it by Sunday. Our training is going well with our taper period is starting from tomorrow. At the moment we are up and training on the bikes by 06:00hrs on a 2km airstrip in one of the many military bases. This is usually followed by some breakfast and a power nap before our next session which varies between a swim in an outdoor pool or a good track session. we found out during the week that it will be a non wetsuit swim. I was very apprehensive about this at first but once we got to Copacabana beach for a swim session, I am far more relaxed about it all. I then went for a 5km run along the sea front and more than once I've had to pinch myself to make sure it is all real. We have our race brief on Thursday and as far as I know, there are close to 50 in the women's race. A high percentage of these are professionals but hey, the race isn't over until it is over!!!! If I don't get any more posts up, I'll write a race report when I get home. Thanks again for all of your text messages and I'll see you all next week. Good luck to those who are taking on Beast of the East. Have a safe race.
Sinead.
PS: Terry entered me into Challenge Roth for next year. Any other takers?

Training session this week

Hi all,

Just to keep you updated with training this week.

Swim in the barrow Wed and Fri night at 7pm.

Brick session Thur at 7pm from the gym. 1hour bike followed by short run.

Bike ride Sat and Sun mor at 9:30 from gym.

Good luck to everyone doing the Beast this weekend.

Missing Cat Eye

If anyone picked up a CATEYE digital monitor at the last Club Triathlon at the Heritage, please contact Niall Kavanagh 086 8308921. It fell of the bike in transition.

Bike and wheels for sale

Hi all,

 

Felt timetrial bike for sale and also a pair of zipp 404 wheels up for grabs.

Give Alan a shout if you'r interested, 0866039529

Weekend Training

Hi all,

 

Training this weekend starts tonight with a nice swim in the barrow @7pm

Sat morning has two spins going out, one @ 8:30am for anyone who wants a longer route[140kmax] and  then 9:30am.Trish is looking after the 9:30 spin.

Sunday spin is 9:30.Both spins are from the gym

Hope to see a good turn out from people. 

Brick Session

Tonight from the heritage gym at 7pm brick session .....All welcome..

Challenge Roth

Dave Murphy has completed his first ironman in a time of 13.14.05. Brian is more than half way on the marathon.

Training

Training Sessions have been quiet in terms of numbers in recent weeks. If anyone has any suggestions to improve the sessions then let me know at dave@trilogy.ie.

I'm fixed

Thanks to everyone for all their help on Tuesday and for all the 'Get Better' phone calls and text messages. I can safely say I'm well and truly on the mend. I'm back at work today. I won't be racing on Saturday but will be there to help out. I have a big race in 2 weeks that I am more than ready for. I've been informed today that I made the team for the World Military Championships. We are flying out on Tuesday :-)

Sinead On the Mend

Have been hearing about the bad accident at training on Tuesday. Sinead is a bit broken up but thankfully recovering, no doubt as speedily as she has been racing this year. Apparently, the helmet played its crucial role again, that golden club rule is so important!

As for the scum who picked up a bike while the ambulance picked up Sinead - I hear the gardai have caught up with you and recovered the bike - lets hope they get their day in court now!

Sinead - take it easy, but not too easy - lets see you back for a race in a few weeks time!

i'm sorted

Thanks everybody for the offers, David Murphy sorted me out with a rack for saturday!!!

Bike rack for a saloon car

Hi all,

Has anyone a bike rack for a saloon car i could borrow for next Saturday. I've ordered one but i don't think it will be here on time. I have a sprint tri in Wexford and the wife and kids are coming along for the afternoon so can't bring my van.

Pop me an e mail sales@apollodjs.ie or get me on 083 3338902

Monday Night Run

Hi Folks,

Monday Night Run is in Emo Court.  Meet at the car park at 8.00 pm.

Denise

Who Dares, Runs

I've just read Gerry Duffy's book so if anyone wants to read it, let me know and I'll bring it to the duathlon this evening. Be warned though, it has consequences. I signed up for Dublin City Marathon today! yikes Anyone want to join me?

TriAthlone

The following people have been entered into TriAthlone by myself and Taco. This year, all entrants have been emailed a bar code so they are able to collect their goody bag and more importantly, their bike. I will have the printed handouts for the following people:Wesley Reilly, Anthony Brady, Helena Rothwell, Alasdair McCann, Keith Galbraith, Eimear Mathews & Susan Wall. I will bring them with me to the test Duathlon this Thursday.

Monday Night Run.

Great to see so many out last night. Very enjoyable run. Keep it lit lads and ladies.

Kilkee.. great weekend!

I'll second Mick's comments. Thanks Willie for such great organisation on the accommodation. Roll on next year.

Thank you..

A big thank you for all the people that organised and came on the weekend & it was great...Especially to willie for organising the rooms & hotels...A lot of work went into it & a big thank you Will. And we also better thank Trish....without her & the cheque book it would not have happened...Thanks Guys..
M.Farrell

Coosan Aquathon

Hi All,

Just to let you know Siobhan O'Toole was racing in the Trilogy colors this evening in the Coosans Aquathon in Athlone 750k swim & a 5k hilly run in a super time of 36 mins, well done Siobhan.

Monday Night Run

Hi Folks,

Just to say Monday Night Run is in Emo Court at 8.00 pm tonight.  Well done to everyone in Dunmore East, roll on Kilkee!!

Monday Night Run

Hi Folks,

Denise here.  Our run session tomorrow night will be at Emo Court at 8.00 pm.  Hope to see you there. Chance for your final prep for Kilkee!

Hook or By Crook Report

Well done to Trilogy in Dunmore East.
Loads of top honours brought home.
1st junior home Michael Dalton 1.20.44
Shane Delaney 3rd in M25-29 1.23.15
Niall Kavanagh 2nd M50-54 1.32.43
Sinead Wearen 2nd F35-39 1.32.48

and now onto Kilkee for more silverware !

Dunmore East

Anybody interested in doing the swim section tomorow in Dunmore East in preparation for next weekend?..Just to do the swim....

MF

Weekends Racing

Best of Luck to all competitors this weekend. Give it socks!!!

Well done Sinead, roll on Rio!

Great racing from Sinead Wearen to take a 6th place placing in Holland last weekend. Read the full report http://triathlonireland.com/index.php?id=107&nid=321 . Bodes well for the World Military games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

From Gina to all....

 

On the mend

Thanks for all your good wishes. It means a lot to me. Thankfully I did not break anything and my Trek Helmet (pictured below) did its job and the Man above looked after me. If I didn't have a helmet I shudder to think what would have happened. To those who are tempted to cycle without a helmet please do not. It is not worth the risk. Well done to Deirdre Walsh who completed the Wicklow 100 and to Willie Fitz, John Fox, Leo Timmons, Andrew and JJ who did the 200 in dreadful conditions and who managed to get my bike back. Over 9 hard hours in the saddle while I was tucked up in a warm bed. See you all soon.

ODD ONE OUT

Hi people I have a famous Ray Darcy odd one out hoodie in my possession, if anybody lost it at Tri Athy give me a shout.

 

Cheers Willie

Brotherly love

Hi all, just to let you all know that the Marshall brothers did a time of around 3hrs 3 minutes in the Cork marathon today, and thats after doing the Double Olympic in Athy on Sat in around 5hrs 30.I have no words for these two men so I shall quote from the great Bill Shankley himself, [We have created a MONSTER] Total respect guys..

Proper Football

I see Kildare won yesterday.......that would be real football.......not the pansy stuff!

Liverwho ?

MICK MICK MICK

You wish all ye Manx boys could be scousers, no chance lad ye don't have what it takes my friend. YNWA,YNWA,YNWA.

Willie Willie Willie

If we were a soccer club it would be Barcelona????????????who would want to be Barcelona ....when we are Man Utd...TUT TUT...It could have been worse, you could have said Liverpool..........

What a TEAM

What a weekend!!!!  What a club we have and not to be taken for granted by any of us,that was some mighty performance by over 100 + team mates and supporters. If we were a soccer club it would be Barcelona, a county team Kerry or Kilkenny, a cycling team HTC or a formula one team it would be Mcclaren.Well done to one and all, Triathlon Ireland will be so glad to have a club like ours in there Arsenal. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and have a great time in Kilkee, also I must mention Karl and the Tri Athy team, well done to you guys too this is some project to organise. 

Heath Swim

No swim in The Heath tonight - Athy is on.

Monday Night Run

 Hi Folks,

Denise again.  There is a briefing for Tri Athy tomorrow night at 8pm and therefore there will be NO run tomorrow night.  Sorry for the mix-up. 

Monday Night Run

Hi Folks,

Monday night's run will take place in Emo Court.  Start time 8pm.  Hope to see you there.  Denise.

Music For Tri-Athy

Do you have a tape deck Mark???....Murt says he has a few nice songs on Cassette?

Music for Tri Athy

Hi Mark, please,please,please play James Blunt all day,and don't play any of Sinead's crap music......

Music for Athy

Hi all,

I'll be doing out the final playlists for Athy this weekend. So if there is anything you want to hear over the weekend pop me a mail sales@apollodjs.ie

Also there will be a seperate system in the athletes village playing a more relaxing selection so your welcome to add to that as well !

Hell of the West

Dee Ryan entered but not racing - if anyone woulk like this place let me know. This does not include accommodation as she is coming as a supporter. Race date 25 June. 0863866046

Valentia Island Sprint

Well done to Paul Minahan who took first in his age group in appauling conditions in Valentia on saturday. The swim had to be moved inside the harbour and athletes were treated to the full rigours of Irish weather for the event which make the result even more impressive.

Group 2.(Kenco Squad)

I will be taking group 2 in the morning from Emily Sq at 09.45.We will have to wait for group 1 again..:).Do the 40 K loop....back to Emily Sq, have a coffee & home again.Of course Driving to and from athy...This will be a easy cycle & everyone welcome.

MF

Sunday morning spin

Hi all,

 

 Sunday the 22nd morning spin will be heading for Athy,we will leave the gym at 9 o clock sharp[sorry for the early start] When we arrive in Athy we will be cycling the new 40k loop for Tri Athy.The total distance including over and back is about 90k, so if you don't fancy that we will be meeting in Emily Square at 9: 45 if you just want to cycle the loop.Hope to see you there. Note 9 o clock start from the gym.....

Wetsuit for sale

Large Mens Zoot sleeveless wetsuit for sale. In good condition although legs have been trimmed for ease of exit. €80 ono, please contact Seamus Fingleton (or Karl if you do not have his number).

Tue Cycle

Tomorrow bike will have a Time Trial section so bring Stop Watches & TT Bike (if you have one).

Dunmore

I can't do Dunmore East and with the permission of Waterford Triathlon club i can offer it to another club member if anyone wants it. If your interested pop me an e mail to sales@apollodjs.ie or get me on 083 3338902.

I 'll give it a week and if no one comes back i'll let them give it to someone on the waiting list.

Well done Again Michael

Just to let everyone know that Michael Dalton did the club proud AGAIN in Fingal today. I can't make out the results through the TI Website but I think he was placed well within the top 10.

Monday Night Run

Hi folks,

Just to let you know that I will be taking the run session tomorrow night at 8pm at the running track.   Hope to see lots of you there.

Denise.

Half iron Mallorca

Hi all,

 

Just a mention for Avril Byrne who finished 2nd in her age group in the 70.3 in Mallorca and qualified for the world's final in Las Vegas, she did 5:23 overall. Well done Avril.

TI Photos

Does anyone know how we can get the photos taken at the races from TI Media? Also, if you are a junior, check out the Junior section of website.

New Mobile No

Murt Keane new Mobile No.: 087 9682945 - just in case you have any bike problem or it needs a service now that racing season is upon us.

Michael Dalton and Trilogy in local press

Pick up a copy of either the Laois Nationalist or the Leinster Express this week to read the report and see the pictur eabout Michael Daltons European medal in Limerick; there are some nice shots of the club too. With a big thanks to Murt's Dad, Tim, who took the shots and helped me get the report in.

Invitation

 

All Trilogy members and especially those who cycled to Waterford on the recent sponsored cycle are invited to attend the presentation of the monies raised on the cycle to the make beleivers by Watch tower cycling club,(Prison Staff).It on Thursday 5th May at 9 PM in Ramsbottom pub Portlaoise.All welcome.

MF

TriAthy 2011

The start of the new season of triathlon is already here, and with it we are now gearing up for TriAthy. The 2011 event on 4/5 June incorporates 4 race distances - the traditional Olympic and Sprint events, the return of the Try-distance event from 2010, and a new long distance (Double Olympic Event).Join the Marshall List now
Trilogy Triathlon are providing all the marshals for the event, and so we are looking to our members to make the event a success again in 2011. With Saturday 4 June being the biggest day for racing, with two separate sessions, we will be looking for about 120 people to cover all points through the day. On Sunday, racing will finish earlier (around lunchtime), and we need about 80 to cover that day.There will also be other duties, such as set-up and registration on Friday 3 June, tidy-up after racing on Sunday and the SwimAthy event which happens the Sunday before race weekend.All members are expected to marshal the event, and we also ask that you bring along additional help. Each marshal supplied by the club brings additional money to the club, and this money is used entirely for member benefits - like subsidised training, coaching, discount club gear, free events like the Test Series, trips away, social activities, right down to the website and text service.Please Join the Marshall List now

Hell of the West

Hi Guys, Dermot O'Leary has to bow out of HOTW and his place is available subject to a change being agreed with Limerick TC. First come first served. Dermot can be courted at 0868111668

Trilogy's latest addition.

Congratulations to Mark, Trilogy's resident DJ, Aine and Ethan on their new member of the family. Baby Emily.

Sunday cycle

Hi all,

We have a nice route planned for this Sunday morning's cycle so hope to see you 9:30 at the gym

 

Willie.

Interesting take on TriLaois from the 3rd podium.

Hi everyone, I think this will be an interesting read, especially for the 'Junior' mentioned in the report.

http://www.wheelworxbikes.com/wwx/article.php?story=20110410123036475

London marathon

Hi people, Just to let you know Kevin Doyle did 2hrs 58 today in the london marathon,Well done Kevin.

Euro Heroes

Well done to Johnathan, Michael, Anthony, Liam and Paul. You all did us proud. All that training paid off and a Silver medal and third place for our youngest athletes bodes well for the future of the club.

European champs

Good man Michael,your well on the road to being our star man just keep up the work. Bet mammy and daddy are very proud and so say all of us... Well done to all our others boys aswell Johnathon,Liam, Anthony and Paul 

Euro Duathlon

Good Luck to all doing the European Duathlon this weekend in Age Group and Open Event. Also to Kevin Doyle who is doing the London Marathon. ENJOY

Fri Caption Comp...

Ironman versus Ultra runner

Guys, Catriona Marshall told me about this link and I think it is absolutely hilarious. It is laugh out loud funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBw39uCT4Q

Kilkee Accommodation

Hi all,

 

Just to clear up matters on the club weekend away as some people have been ringing me and not sure of the situation,all the accommodation is booked and I spoke to everyone on the phone over the last month regards this, so all you have to do is go to the NEWS page and log in to pay your part of the fee and then the club will sort the rest. If anyone has changed their plans please give me a ring 0876565424 or if anyone else wants to come who have not been in touch previously also give me a ring thanks Willie.

Lance Armstrong - Tour de Force

As described by Dave O, it was an excellent read. I'll have this book with me in the morning at the test tri so if anyone wants a read of it, just let me know.

Make Believers Cycle

Tour De foothills

Hi all,

 

After a very successful cycle to Waterford last weekend our next long distance challange is in Naas on the 17th April. Check out Naas cycling club for more details.

Well done to the organisers and participants of the Make Believers Charity Cycle on Saturday. It was fantastic to see so many people out on their bikes and the event was superbly organised from start to finish. Lets hope plenty of money was raised for the charity. Was sorry to miss the afterparty but from all the reports, it sounds like most of the lads had a drink for me.. sound..

Music for spinning 29/03

Our spinning overlord Sinead has decreed that at spinning this week her minion's shall pick what is done in the class ( too busy with her new bike to put the class together i'd say )

Any below are the track in the order they will be played.

1. Eminem feat Nate Dogg - Shake that ass for me

2. Fragma - Toca's miracle

3. Grace - Not over yet

4. Run DMC - It's like that ( Jason Nevins remix )

5. Snow Patrol - Spitting games

6. U2 - Vertigo

7. Blur - Song 2

8. Fatboy Slim - Right here, right now

9. Tisto Vs Diplo - C'mon

10. David Guetta feat Kid Cudi - Memories

11. Adele - Rolling in the deep ( Dj Megamix mix )

12. The Jam - Town called malice

13. New Order - Blue monday 88

14. Safri Duo - Played alive

15. Darude vs Robert Miles - Children of the sandstorm

16. Elbow - Grounds for Divorce

Tha make believers

 

We would like to thank Watch Tours Cycle club for the hospitality yesterday & way the day was organised from start to finish. I would like to thank all the gang from Trilogy that did the 120Km cycle & it was a fantastic day & everyone enjoyed it & esp. to the charity “the Make Believers” . we hope it was a good fundraising day got you.
M.Farrell

Hell of the west

Hi all,

 

No pressure but we will be looking for a 1   2    3 in the relay teams in kilkee!!!!!!!!!! and then we can have a real party!!!!!!! anyone want to start a betting pool???????

Simon Joins the KENCO Team...

 

photo comp

F*ck your honda civic..........

Friday Caption Competition

Two members of the club are heading to a race called 'Tri na nog', where they will chase their youth over three legs?

Friday Caption Competition

COACHING IRELAND (Alan Cussens)

COACHING IRELAND in association with Lucozade Sport will present the following
Free Workshops

Tuesday 22nd March
Get Fit for Sport Time: 7pm to 9pm

Tuesday 29th March
Nutrition Time: 7pm to 9pm

Tuesday 5th April
Hydration Time: 7pm to 9pm

In Portlaoise Leisure Centre, Supported by Laois Sports Partnership

Waterford cycle

We now have 16 from Trilogy for the Waterford cycle on the 26th,Please come along & their will be the "group 3"(capuchino brigade) from the weekend cycle, you dont have to go all the way & their will be breaks in Carlow, Kilkenny & then Waterford & then bus back that evening, If your free on the morning then please turn up & its for a great cause,MAKE BELEIVERS, I have sponsorship cards & you can make a donation on the day..


Brian Bohnam, Willie Fitzpatrick, Simon Tsang, Michal Farrell, Tom Downey, Alan Cussans, Alan Phelan, Brian O' Driscoll, Paul Kelly, J Burroughs, Dave Osbourne, Michelle Duggan, Darren McBride, Alasdair McCann. Sandra Furney, Trish Nichols.



M.Farrell

Ballycotton

Hi everyone, I just thought I'd let you all know the reason Mr Marshall was not at the test Duathlon on Sunday was because he had other business to attend. Patrick set a new PB for the Ballycotton 10mile run in a disgustingly fast time of 58mins. Well done Patrick - you have finally tamed that particular beast.

Waterford 120 KM cycle

At present we are trying to get the correct numbers for the make beleivers cycle to Waterford on Sat Week , 26 March at 9.30 AM.We hope to provide a bus back that evening and may cost a few Euro, I have sponsorship cards if you need any,Numbers & exact names to follow shortly


Brian Bohnam, Willie Fitzpatrick, Simon Tsang, Michal Farrell, Tom Downey, Alan Cussans, Alan Phelan, Brian O' Driscoll, Paul Kelly, J Burroughs, Dave Osbourne, Michelle Duggan, Darren McBride, Alasdair McCann. Sandra Furney,

Top Guns...

 

Hell of the West

Alison & Sandra are looking for a third member for their Relay Team - a Swimmer or Runner, male or female. This is our club weekend away on 25 June. Contact Trish 086 3866046

Weekend away

Hi all,

 

If anyone is coming to Kilkee this year to support us and needs accomadation please get in touch with me ASAP as rooms are filling up.

 

Cheers Willie  0876565424

Race for Ireland

 

Would anybody like to race for Ireland in the European Duathlon Chanmpionships coming up on the 15-17 April .Our friends in Limerick Triathlon have held 5 places for Trilogy & if anybody would like to put their name foward then please contact me. 0879885950
Thanks Michael Farrell

Run St. Patricks Day

The annual 5K run is on St. Patricks Day at 11.30am from Heritage Hotel. Details on Portlaises Athletics Facebook. Trilogy usually have a good turn out at this - good one to test those 5k times.

Bicycle For Sale

 

Giant SCR 2 for sale,Aluminium frame & Carbon Forks,STI Gears & Shimano gears.Clipless pedals & never used.Suit perosn 5'6-5'9....Looking for €550.00
0879885950

Cycle for the Make believers

 

Prison Staff are doing a cycle on Sat 26 March for the make beleivers, The cycle is starting at 9 am at the prison & going to Waterford Via Carlow & Kilkenny, If anybody would like to join us on the day then send me a text & I will put your name down, most will be staying the night & if I get a good response they will put on a bus to bring us back that evening,It will be an easy cycle till after Kilkenny & then it will break into groups. We have ambulance cover & a good support team, It is 130 KM & their is a limit of 40 cyclist, Its for a good cause & all level of cyclist welcome.
In for cycle
Brian Bohnam,Willie Fitzpatrick,Simon Tsang,Michal Farrell,Dermot O Leary,Tom Downey,

Michael Farrell 0879885950

Music to my ears

Hi Mark, Plenty of AC/DC and play it loud!!!!!! But if I hear the name Johnathan there could be trouble at mill............

Music for Tri Laois

Well there are about 60 days until the big event and for the 3rd year running i will be providing the music around the finish line.

With that in mind i am opening up requests to all of you who will be marshalling on the day. It will be all upbeat and high tempo music and in total there will be about 5 hrs of it so pop me an e mail with a song or two you'd like and i'll add it to the playlist. Fingers crossed hearing a song you requested will get you through the long day !

As i said all i ask is that its up tempo and after his selections for spinning i'd ask Willie to refrain from requests !

You can e mail to me at sales@apollodjs.ie

Mark Neilon

Sunday cycle

Hi all, sunday cycle( the 13th) will leave the gym at the usual time of 9:30am and we will meet the Athy crew in Stradbally at 10:00am for a spin see you there....

Happy Birthday

Party was Thursday but after bidding war with Hello & OK magazine we got permission to show photo today.So we can have it for next Fridays caption competition also.............

 

Breakfast Club (Spring Night out)

As the Triathlon season draws nearer and weekends are starting to fill up we have decided “The Breakfast club” (Spring night out) will take place this Fri night at 9.30-10 pm in The Square Bar ALL members are welcome. Just a social drink & a get together to look at the year ahead & the races we are doing.

M.F

Buy & Sell

We have a
1. ladies Orca S2 wet suit(L) for sale €50.Contact Trish 0863866046.
2. Mens Orca wetsuit Size 6, only used 4 times,€50 Contact Wesley 0851252352.

MF

Bike not for sale

The cheek of you farrell,that yellow canary bike can not be bought  for any money,she is the PRIDE of the club...

Buy & Sell

Many of us have gear lying around and some are looking for gear, from bikes to carriers from wheels to wet suits. Some people are looking for this gear so if you have any gear that you don’t want or thinking of trading up let me know and I will post it here and all I ask is that you tell me what it is & give me a price you want for it.
I wont metion who has the article if your embarrassed to say,so willie you can put the yellow racer up for sale

I have a 56 inch Giant Racer(Gents)OCR 3 200 Euro. Noel O Reilly’s bike,(never went fast)Bottle cages & speedo.

Tow bar carrier & perfect condition Dermot O Leary’s (looking for 30 Euro)

Trilogy Book Library

Following on from Karl's current obsession... reading...,
I would like to remind all members that there are still some of the Trilogy library books floating around.
Who ever has these books .. PLEASE come forward and let us know.
I have..
Swim, Bike, Run ... Laugh by Dab Madson
(A Lighthearted look at training for an Ironman)
and
Tour de Force by Daniel Coyle
(An account of Lance Armstrong's 2004 Tour de France win)
Both are a good read.
Contact me at taco@trilogy.ie if you would like to read them.

Sunday Cycles

Thanks for a great turn out this morning. Four of us made in over from Athy to meet with a group of Eight from Portlaoise. A wee bit cold to start but the roads were dry and sun came out. Even the big hill in Timahoe did not deter us. Some good training was had by all, so for those who did not partake there will be plenty more cycling on saturdays and sundays. Watch the website and the text service. Don't forget to renew your membership. See you on the road....

Book Review #3 - Hal Higdon's The Marathoners

Like many of you, I would know the name Hal Higdon as the person behind various training plans for running and triathlon. Hal is also the longest running contributor to Runners World for over 40 years.

This book was written in 1980, a time when long distance and recreational running was phenomonally big, comparable to the current interest in triathlon. While the book gives a quick history of marathon running before 1970, its focus is on the 1972-1980 period. During this time the marathon became a serious Olympic Sport, but more than that, it became an everyman event.

Higdon gives great details about the legends of the time, Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers. The beauty of this book is that the author places you the reader right into the race - you can literally feel your heart beat faster as the pace increases, you can almost hear the crowds, taste the tension and feel the pain as each major race is described.

The book also gives a great insight into the development of the Boston and New York marathons, plus ground-breaking events in the 1970s like the inclusion of women in the sport for the first time, and how the sport grew from events that attracted 200 nutcases in 1970 to thousands of ordinary people by 1980.

Note:I read this on my Kindle, so I don't have a paper version - yet. I am trying to locate one, and will offer it around when I get it.

Ring Of Kerry 2011

As we put our schedule together for the coming year this is a great day & the possibility of making a weekend of it. It’s the 2011 Ring Of Kerry cycle, I just got the date today and it will take place on Sat 2nd of July. The hope to have the new web site up by end of February & then you can register. When you have registered then you may contact me and I will try and arrange accommodation for the group and organise transport. Its for 180KM of great scenery & great fun on the day, their was over 6000 cyclist last year and all you have to do is get some sponsorship, when you register they will send you some cards and the rest is easy. Any questions you can contact me.

http://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/

(Its on the same weekend as Athlone)
MF.

Bargain Magazine Subscription

Just to let you all know about a good deal for a limited time on Triathlete Europe. You get 12 issues for €34.95 (€2.91 per issue, about half the in-store price), plus you get a FREE T-shirt (black, with the word 'triathlete' across the centre).

The normal price is €44.95 for subscription, or about €5.50 per issue in the shops. In my opinion, at least, I find it the best of the 4 tri magazines available - 220 Triathlon, Triathlete Europe, Triathlon Plus and Triathletes World (and I have subscribed to them all at various times).

To get the deal:
1. Go here
2. Change the country to 'Republic of Ireland' - this also changes the pricing to Euros
3. Use the promotional code 'ET122010' to take the €10.00 off.

I am not sure how long the code will work until.

No Pain, No gain!!

Judging by the grimace thats either one really bad groin strain or he mounted his bike a little too hard on the mount line. Nothing like some squashed goolies and 40 k still to go. You are the man, Roy! Now where is that damn ice machine?

FRIDAY CAP COMPETITION

It will take half an hour for thr leg of my trouser to dry!!!!!!!

Hi ..POSTED BY ME BUT SUGGESTED BY JOHNATHON

And hold for 30 seconds...

Fridays Caption Comp....

 

We have a prize for the best caption................

Another New Member on the way

Hi everyone, I met Stephanie Hayes today and she asked me to relay to the club that the reason she has not been out training is due to the fact that she is due to have a new baby in May. Congratulations from all in Trilogy Steph, we'll see you back soon no doubt.

Book Requests

If you would like to borrow the books I reviewed earlier in the week, just let me know. So far the borrowing chain is as below (person who has the book is in italics, please pass to the next person in turn):

Born to Run - Sinead Wearen -> Mark Neilon -> Noel O'Reilly -> Kevin Doyle -> Simon Tsang
Open - Sinead Wearen -> Mark Neilon -> Simon Tsang

Caption Comp...

Irelands got talent !!!

Caption

Tri this for a smile.

1st Caption of the Day

"We've done it again, Just signed up for the Desert Marathon......."

Friday's Caption Competition

 

Half IronMan Sept 4th

Ok, so in a moment of madness I signed up for the Half IronMan in Galway this Sept. Anyone else doing it?

Cycling this weekend

Hi all, looks like we will get back to cycling this weekend at long last,so please spread the word at swimming tonight, cheers see you Sat mor at 9:30...

ITU Race video

For those who have missed any of the ITU races on television, they can be seen on the ITU website.
Just follow the link below.

http://www.triathlon.org/multimedia/videos/

Book Review No. 2 - 'Open'

The second book is 'Open' by Andre Agassi. One of the best sports biographies I read, this is Andre's tale of an obsessive, controlling father that forced him into a sport he never loved, his battles with his deformed back, especially in later life, his brushes with drugs, first his father' attepmt to put him on speed to improve his game, then his own decision to take Crystal Meth to deal with fame; his two marriages, first to Brooke Shields, then to Steffi Graf. It also deals with his approach to fitness, strength and conditioning and his battle with the psychology of the game.

Despite the many hurdles he faced, Agassi became no.1 in the world on three occassions, won every one of the 4 Tennis 'Grand Slams', and was the first player to have done this and win a Gold Medal at the Olympics.

The book is called 'Open' and it truly is - very personal, very open and written in a way that you won't be able to put down. You do not need to be a tennis fan or even know who Agassi is, the book is so well written that you will quickly want to know who he is and what the sport is all about.

Deliberate error on the Trilogy calandar

Did anybody spot the deliberate error on the Trilogy 2011 calandar. Karl is trying to test your mental agility as well as your physical !

Book Review - 'Born to Run'

Been meaning to post up some of the books I have been reading over Christmas (and the perfect weather we'vebeen having for reading).

There are 2 books that I think anyone might enjoy and the first is 'Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen' by Christopher McDougall. About a native people in Mexico that run long distances over rough terrain at consistent pace and practically barefoot, it is also a great story of a legendary race, of some of the greats of Ultra-Running, of a mysterious eccentric.

Most of all, for me, it is an inspirational new way of thinking about running. I absolutely loved the book! Both Niall Kavanagh and Patrick Marshall recommended it to me, and I have since lent my copy to Sinead. If you'd like a read of it after Sinead, just let me know, I'll happily get it to you.

I will send a review of my second book in a couple of days ... anyone read anything interesting?

Caption Competition

The chip removed from Sineads shoulder had begun to form after TT6 'Trish-gate'.

Triathletes are not normal!

Hi everyone, I just had to share this with you all. I was bringing Tiernan out today teaching him how to cycle his bike. Brónagh asked him the following: "Tiernan when you can cycle, are you going to become a triathlete like Mammy and me?"
Tiernan's reply was this: "I don't think so Brónagh. I just want to be a normal person."

What can I say?

She loves you

Hi Patrick, my interpretation of your Christmas present is this:
Catriona loves you and has picked something that she knows you are more than capable of doing but you won't get the finger out and do it yourself. You know what they say? Behind every good man, there is a woman......

Best Christmas present or not. I'll let you decide.

Hi,

Just want to get some advice on this, best present or not. Catriona has gone and entered me for Ironman Wales. What does this mean? Any help in this area would be much appreciated. Roll on 2011. Will need plenty of advice from our Iron men and ladies.

Post a caption...

 

New Years Walk,

The new year has begun & to start it with something different why not try a walk in the sleive bloom on Monday the 3/01.We will meet at Topaz petrol station on the mountmeillick road at 10 am & at the Topaz petrol station on the Portlaoise road into mountmellick at 10.30.All are welcome & we wil make this a family day out(Children over 10).
DETAILS
Type: Eco Walk Loop
Trailhead: Cadamstown Car Park- 5k from Kinnitty Co Offaly
Distance: 7K
Time : 2-2.5 Hours
Terrain: Mix of laneways, riverbank paths, forestry tracks and minor roads.
Difficulty: Moderate
To Suit: Good level of fitness
Minimum Gear : Sturdy Walking Boots, Rain Wear, Fluids, Mobile Phone.
If you have a flask then bring it & some drinks & snack bars,& dont forget your camera.

http://www.slievebloom.ie/ecowalks/silverriver.html

The walk is one of the new ECO walks & you wil be provided with maps. Any questions or problems give me a buzx. 0879885950

Michael Farrell