To all those who turned up at the AGM last night we got a little suprise at the end. A big thank you to Trish for getting us all a gift.

Test Duathlon 5

TD5 will be held on the Heath on Sunday. Registration at 11am. Race at 12pm. Last one of the season. Text for participation will be sent on Thursday.

SWIMMING UPDATE

Hi Folks,

Due to the heavy flow on the Barrow overnight it has been decided to cancel tonights swim session.  Apologies for not notifying members by text as our text service is down at the minute.  Denise.

Tue Cycle (21 Aug 12)

Hi All.
I’m old & decrepit, but I’m back!!!
Unfortunately can only cycle slowly.
So if anyone’s interested I will lead the slow group tonight for a 30K easy spin.
Leaving PLC at 7pm sharp ,I mean on the dot & no waiting around to see who may or may not turn up.
Regards Taco

Congratulations

I know I speak for everyone when I send a great big welcome to Baby Scott McCann who joined us today, August 16th. And a massive big congratulations to his Mum (most especially), and his Dad and big brother also. We all knew Karl is driven to boost club membership numbers... who knew HOW driven?? :) Congrats again to you all. :)

Groomsport

Good Luck to Sinead Wearen, Susan Wall, Deirdre Walsh, Kieron Hoey, Dave Murphy, Keith Gailbreith who are all taking on the challange of Groomsport this Sunday.
Also to Michelle Duggan who is doing Gaelforce in the West. ENJOY

Leaving Cert

A great big congratulations to club members and relatives of members on their leaving cert results out today. I won't name names for fear I might overlook someone. Any that I've heard of so far have all been happy with their results. Well done to all. I know you will all be enjoying the euphoria of it all and breathing a big sigh of relief at the same time. Congratulations. Take it easy tonight!!

Chrissy Wellington

Run with Chrissy Wellington or join her for a talk.

Thank you to Aoifa for sharing this one with us. It might be of interest to some of you out there. Click on the link above. 

Races, Babies, Injuries & more...

Hi all,

While I was away busy 'enduring' winter training in Perth for most of the past month, lots of activities have been going on with Trilogy Members including Kilkenny Tri, Beast of the East, the local inaugural Stump Jumpers race which I hear was a massive success, and of course Challenge Roth. Have I left any out? There must be many race reports out there for sharing? I hear Trilogy members have been busy securing podium places at these. Please send the stories to me at helena@trilogy.ie and congratulations to everyone who competed.

Special congratulations also on behalf of Trilogy members, to our very own chairman and his family on the birth of baby Max Osborne. I foresee Osborne relay teams participating (and probably cleaning up at that) in the very near future.

Best wishes and get well soon to Niall Kavanagh. I understand he admits to taking his following in our secretaries footsteps too far recently by injuring his foot, putting him out of the running for a little while. Get well soon Niall.

Best of luck to everyone racing in Bunclody & Brian Boru this weekend. I know I have the glad rags out and the have been practicing lots over the past month for the partying on Sunday night in Kilaloe. I for one am looking forward to it.

~NB~    Race reports please!!!! We all love to have a read of them.

Brian Boru

I see Alan Phelan can't make the Olympic Race at Brian Boru and is offering his place up if anyone interested.  There might be a Sprint place up for grabs also as I think Niall Kavangh was entered into that.

Portlaoise / Slieve Blooms Cycle

William Telford has been in touch over the Summer and is organising a charity cycle from Portlaoise on Sun August 19. The cycle, a 100k spin over The Slieve Blooms, will start from Portlaoise Rugby Club, sign on from 9am with a 10am start. The cycle will be fully marshalled with a food stop in Kinnity and refreshments and showers at the rugby club. An enjoyable day is assured. There are also options for a shorter 'leisure' cycle 40k route, and a family option also. All proceeds for the Cuisle Centre, a very worthy local cause. For more details check out their facebook page

Duathlon in Portarlington

A good turn out of Trilogy members at Stump Jumpers first Duathon.  Well done to Andy Williams who has now got a taste of the Podium by winning the Mens Short Course 3k R, 20k B, 3k R.  I cracked the Ladies Short with Eimear Matthews taking 3rd.  Sinead Wearen won the Ladies Long Course 5k R, 20k B, 5k R.  It was very well organised with great after race refreshments.  Shall be on my to do list next year.

Stump Jumpers

Stump Jumpers are holding a Duathlon in Portarlington on Sunday.  See Trilogy Facebook - Kieran Hoey has a post up with details.

Ironman 70.3 Galway Charity Relay

Your TRI CLUB is Needed for the IRONMAN Charity Team Relay

1.9km Swim, 90km Bike, 21.1km Run

Trophies for the Fastest TRI Club, and fastest Splits!

The summer is upon us once again and we are gearing up for another adventure with IRONMAN 70.3 Galway 2012. Once again, Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, are the official Charity Partner with the Team Relay event, and we are hoping that you will join us for the Relay Challenge.

2 ENTRY OPTIONS

Enter A Team: fundraising target is €700.

Join A Team: fundraising target is €240.

All entries support Croí’s work to fight against heart disease and stroke.

YOUR TEAM RELAY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

· Guaranteed Team entry into IRONMAN 70.3 Team Relay.

· Official IRONMAN 70.3 commemorative T-Shirt & finishers medal.

· Croí branded commemorative T-Shirt.

· Croí comfort pack.

· Sponsorship pack – to include support & advice on fundraising, sponsorship cards, and letters of endorsement.

Discounts for Multiple Team Entries from Tri/Swim/Cycling/Running Clubs, Gyms, or Companies.

Enter 1 Team	Cost €700
Enter 2 Teams	Cost €1250	Save €150
Enter 3 Teams	Cost €1,650	Save €450

** Tax Benefits: Corporate Team Entries are Tax Deductible.

Full entry details can be found on www.croi.ie/ironman

Beast of the East

We have 6 Trilogy members taking on The Beast this Sunday - Alan Hewison, Dave Murphy, Niall Kavanagh and Mark O'Sullivan all taking it on for the first time, with Liam Byrne and myself knowing exactily what lies ahead.  Good Luck and enjoy.  Don't forget the Insect Repellent. 

Epic Charity Cycle weekend

Hello there

The annual 'Trip to Tipp' charity cycle weekend is coming up on Saturday and Sunday August 18th and 19th.  

Leaving from the Anner Hotel in Thurles cycle options of  20km, 70km, 100km and 180km on both days.  Food & water stations on all routes as well as meal afterwards. Showers also available in hotel after. In aid of The Irish Council for the Blind. 

Training Update

Hi folks, Wednesday swim is cancelled until the Barrow is safe to swim in. The Heath is not an option due to the water quality. Apologies for the training text that said otherwise. Denise

Charity Cycle This Sunday

Hi All,

There is a Charity Cycle taking place this Sunday 22nd July at the Rugby Club Portlaosie,
starting at 09.30am. There is two distances 60k and 100k. Hot food supplied afterwards in the Rugby club. Hope you can come along and help us raise much needed funds for Mick Rigney a local man.  There will be no Sunday morning training session that morning. It's €25.00 to enter. If you need any more info give me a ring cheers!( 0876565424 )

Charity event

Big charity event happening in 2013 thats well being put together at the moment and if you could like the page on Facebook it would help as the more "likes" we have the easier it will be to attract sponsors !

http://www.facebook.com/UpAndOverUltraTriathlon

Tri Athlone Race Reports

I have to warn you all you are in for a treat. Seanachí Andy Williams has proven himself to be more than a little skillful with the 'cúpla focal' here in sharing his race report with us all as he describes Tri Athlone which may have been a race as much against his buddy, Al, as anyone else I suspect. You can read his report here: 

Tri Athlone '12 Race Report 1

My own, which I'm a little reluctant to post after the above, can be viewed here:

Tri Athlone '12 Race Report 2

Enjoy. Best of Luck to those racing this weekend in Carrick, Rosslare, and Roth. Have a great race and enjoy it. We look forward to reading the race reports!! Hint, Hint, Nod, Nod.

A day spent in Athlone

Well done to all competitors who raced in all kinds of weather on Saturday the last day of our 'summery' June, namely: David Murphy, Kieran Hoey, Margot Barry, Laura Durcan, Aoifa McEvoy, Helena Rothwell, Andy Williams, Jonathan Forrest, Susan Wall, David Wilkes & Sandra Furney. We also had Mark of PLC fame with our crew. It was a long day, but somehow for me was a more enjoyable race than it had been for my previous attendance at Athlone. The river was very fast as we're all coming to expect these days. All down stream, and I believe approx 950m for both races. The cycle was windy and wild, and the run was the usual, for Athlone, a great spectator heavy challenging town run. Kieran Hoey did himself and the club very proud by coming no less than first in his age group with his sprint distance race. Well done again Kieran. Race reports please to Helena@trilogy.ie

Best of luck to Trilgoy members racing in Rosslare and Carrick on Suir this coming weekend. Have a great race. May the sun god be in better form for you all.

Portlaoise Leisure Centre Spin-athon July 4th

Portlaoise Leisure Centre are having a one day Spin-athon which some of you might like to participate in. The day is in aid of Rehab care which provides respite for families with disabled children or relatives and also helps fund various resources for families. A very worthy cause and we are trying to raise as much as possible.

Portlaoise Leisure Centre are charging €4 for member to do a spin class and €9 for a non member to participate in a class. You can book in for as many as you like and ALL of the money raised goes to the charity. Our instructors will be delivering as well as DVD led classes. I have attached a list of all the classes being delivered on the day. If you could encourage your members to take part we would be most grateful.

The day in question is WEDNESDAY 4^TH JULY 2012

Tri Athlone '12 (edit)

The following are the key times for racing on Saturday in Athlone as per their website.

"Saturday 30th June!

10.30: Registration is open for all athletes.

13.30: Registration is closed for all athletes.

14..00: Race briefing at in transition for all distances.

14..30: Transition is cleared.

14..50: Paratriathlon starts.

15.00: Olympic distance enters the water followed by             

Sprint then Try-a-Tri.. "

I would propose that those who would like to join us to drive down together could meet at the old Dunnes Stores carpark on the Mountmellick Rd at 9.30am. There will be a long day of hanging around with big numbers of people there. We might never meet each other if we don't arrange it. In that spirit I will also propose a second meeting at 12.30 for lunch at Transition exit? Feel free to dispute these times if you feel they won't work. We can easily change them. 

Kilkee

Pawel wondering if anyone going down and back on day of race would be interested in sharing lift with him - if so contact him on 0872377919

Running tips

I've been going through a spell of poor running motivation lately. Today I came across this webpage. There's tons of interesting little tips on it. I defy any of you, regardless of standard, not to find something of interest for your runs on there. Definitely worth a scan through. I promise.

Moltivational Running Tips.

This Weeks Training

Hi folks,

Well done to all Trilogy members present in Dunmore East at the weekend.  The turnout and atmosphere was fantastic. 

MONDAY RUN: VEC 8.00pm.  This is the last coached track session for the summer. 
TUESDAY CYCLE: PLC 7.00pm. Group 1. PLC, Stradbally, Vicarstown, New Inn Cross, Emo, Coolbanagher Hill and straight back to PLC 35km.
Group 2. PLC, Stradbally, Vicarstown, New Inn Cross, Emo, Coolbanagher Hill and turn right to complete the Portlaoise Tri route back to PLC. 45km.
WEDNESDAY SWIM: 7.00pm Boathouse, Athy.  Remember to swim as far as the first slipway and back to the boathouse if you are a weak or nervous swimmer.  This is for your own safety.
THURSDAY BRICK: 7.00pm The Heath.  This is the final brick session of the summer on the Heath.
FRIDAY SWIM:  7.00pm Boathouse, Athy.  We are now starting two open water swims a week for the summer.
SATURDAY:  No Cycle - HELL of the WEST. Best of luck to all club members racing.
SUNDAY CYCLE. 9.00am. PLC Monasterevin, Portarlington, Mountmellick, Ballyfin, Mountrath, PLC. 78km. Flat for speed.

From next week 25/6 there will be changes to the training week.  In brief Monday will become the brick session at 7.00pm from the VEC track, and Thursday night will become a run session alternating between Emo Court and Stradbally Wood.  All the details are up on the calendar website. Denise.

Dun More East June '12

Congratulations to everyone who braved the thunderous showers and sun burning sunshine mix of weather yesterday in Dun More East. A fantastic day was had by all on what is one of the more difficult sprint triathlons on the calendar each year. And what a turn out. Well done again everyone. There was much talk of making Dun More East the weekend away next year. Some food for thought for you all. If anyone has thoughts for a race report in mind I would love to pop it up here. Please send it to me on helena@trilogy.ie

There are links to photos, race report and results here. Dun More East TI

Dun More East it is....

We propose to meet at 6.45 in the car park at the midway hotel for a 7am convoy departure in the morning.  If you'd like to be paired off with someone for a lift or as a driver to offer a lift, send me an email by 8pm with full details and I'll see what I can do to match people up. There are two spare seats in my car, but no room for bikes. No fighting over the tunes now!!

Hook or by Crook Race Information

The above link is to the important information sent out by Hook or by Crook which you ought to read if you haven't already done so.

Happy Driving & Happy Racing.


Helena@trilogy.ie

Dunmore East

Hi Guys,

Is anyone interested in car pooling for Dunmore East on Saturday? It should take less than 2 hours to get there, and registration closes at 10, so if we leave Portlaoise at around 7 we should be in good shape.
I can take one person and a bike and gear.
If your interested, let me know.

Roy.

Great article

Just click and enjoy !

http://www.limericktriathlon.com/files/sports_illustrated_79ironman.pdf

Last chance!!

Hi Guys,

I'm about to close the "raffle" for Brain Bonham & co's Cycle event sponsorship thingy. If there was any of you who meant to support it but has been putting it on the long finger, don't say you weren't warned. I will be closing this sometime tomorrow evening. Thank you to everyone who did support it.

This Week's Training

Hi Folks,

Sorry I'm a bit late this week but here goes.

Tuesday Cycle: 7.00pm PLC.  Tonight is a Time Trial of either 5 or 10km depending on what you choose.  Everyone will cycle out to Montague Hotel.  Murt is hoping to mark out the start and finish lines for tonights TT.  It will be a 5/10km spin out towards Monasterevin. Jane or Murt will have details at PLC tonight.
Wed Swim:  7.00pm Boathouse, Athy.  At the moment the flow is high and strong in the Barrow.  The river swim will be assessed this evening or tomorrow and a text will be sent out if it is unsafe to swim tomorrow night.  Please note the weaker/less confident swimmers should only swim as far as the first slipway just passed the grotto and turn and swim back to the boathouse.  This is for YOUR safety. It is easier to exit the river at this point to walk back to start point and/or the challenge is approx 350m against the flow to slipway. This can be repeated 2 or 3 times in a session. You can still get your distance.  The flow under the bridge requires considerable strength and experience at times depending on the flow.  BE SENSIBLE.
Thurs Brick: 7.00pm Heath.  We will be changing the location of the brick in a few weeks for an added challenge and a change of scene.  I will keep you posted on this.
Fri:  Rest Day
Sat Cycle:  NO CYCLE THIS SATURDAY due to the huge amount of Trilogy members racing in Dunmore East.  Hopefully the weather will be nice.  Its great to see so many members in one race.  I think there are approximately 30 members entered.  Come on Trilogy!!
Sun Cycle: 9.00 am PLC. 77km flat. PLC Portlaoise, Monasterevin, Athy, Stradbally and back to PLC.

The Tuesday cycles have had a rolling leader system in place for the past few weeks and it seems to be working extremely well.  We hope to extend this to all other sessions in the coming weeks.

Happy Training! Denise
   

WHOLESOME FLAX/OATMEAL ‘PANCAKES’

WHOLESOME FLAX/OATMEAL ‘PANCAKES’

These pancakes are really nutritious and low in calories. (Roughly 100/120 calories each)

They keep well in the fridge for a few days and can be toasted to reheat.

They also freeze well.

Best of all they are really fast for a snack on the go and make a handy bread/toast substitute.

INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup of rolled oats

2/3 cup of milled flaxseed (can be bought in Aldi) or whole wheat flour

1 cup of Milk

2 tbls of brown sugar (leave out if you like if you’re going to top with syrup etc when cooked)

1 ½ tsp of Baking Powder

¼ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon

2 eggs

2 tsp of Olive Oil

¼ tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)

(My cup is a regular coffee mug)

Play around with the ingredients to include fruit & seeds etc.

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. It should be a thick consistency.

Spoon the mix onto a lightly oiled hot frying pan. My square pan makes 4 just nicely. I imagine a regular sized round pan would take three. Spread them a little bit with the back of the spoon, but they will find their own level. Turn down the heat to mid way and cook until you see a few bubbles appear then turn. Give another few minutes on the other side. Job done. Makes 11/12.

Training for this Week

Hi Folks,

Well done to everyone involved in Tri Athy over the weekend.  Great to see such a turnout from Trilogy both marshalling, racing and supporting. 
Tues Cycle: PLC 7.00pm.  Both groups starting together.  Cycle the Portlaoise Triathlon Route in reverse.  All groups should meet at the bottom of Coolbanagher Hill.  Aiming to do hill repeats here and then cycle through Emo village back in the old Dublin Road to PLC.  Group one - should aim to do 5 reps on Coolbanagher hill. Group 2 should be there a few minutes before Group 1 and aim to do 8 reps.  Try to focus on gears when going up the hill.  Stay in the saddle, with only the legs pushing (no shoulder movement - use the gears) until you get to the second rumble strips, then up out of the saddle and push all the way to the top of the hill, turn around and recover going down.  All cycle back together.  Approx 30 - 35km.
Wed Swim: 7.00pm Barrow, Athy, Boathouse.
Thurs Brick: 7.00pm, Heath.
Fri: Rest
Sat Cycle: 9.00am PLC:  Abbeyleix, Ballyroan, Stradbally, Vicarstown, Emo, Portlaoise. 62km. Flat some hills.
Sun: 9.00am PLC. Mountmellick, Rosenallis, Clonaslee, Mountrath via The Cut, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan, PLC.

Had a great race in Athy today & thanks to all for your support out on the course. It really helped.
& of course thanks to Jono for pushing me all the way.

Charity Cycle

Some of you have been following Brian Bonham and his team of friends as they cycled from Portlaoise to Paris recently to raise funds for 3 charities. Didn't they do well? Now you can applaud their efforts by buying a raffle ticket for €20.00 through the Trilogy website. Just log in and select the product "RAFFLE". There is a €2,000.00 voucher with Cycle Superstore to be won. 

Olympic Torch

Well done to Wes Reilly who has been chosen by his fellow employees to carry the Olympic Torch in London - see Laois Nationalist - nice pic with Trilogy Cycle Top on.

Wetsuits

If you are a new member looking to buy a Wetsuit or someone who has one to sell, e-mail me on mailto:mtrish@trilogy.ie your name and suit size and I will pass on the info.  Otherwise our Trilogy Facebook would be a good place to advertise.

Tuesday Cycle

Hi Folks,

Just to let you know Trish has put her name forward again to lead longer distance cycle tonight. Jane Watts is the also the leader again for the shorter distance.  Well done ladies.  They will then pick the leaders for next week after the cycles tonight. Denise.

This Week's Training.

Hi Folks,

Monday Night NO RUN due to Marshal Briefing in Kileshin Hotel at 8.00pm for Tri Athy.
Tuesday Cycle 7.00pm PLC:  Group 1 - shorter distance - 35km approx.  PLC, Stradbally, Vicarstown, New Inn Cross, Emo, Coolbanagher Hill and straight back into PLC.  Leader: Jane Watts.
Group 2 - longer distance - 45km PLC, Stradbally, Vicarstown, New Inn Cross, Emo, Coolbanagher Hill and turn right to follow the Portlaoise Tri Route back to the PLC.  Leader NEEDED.
Wednesday Barrow Swim, Boathouse 7.00pm  Eimear will be in the water in her canoe again to assist the swimmers.  Thanks Eimear.
Thursday Brick: The Heath, 7.00pm.
FRI/SAT/SUN : Tri Athy 2012.  Lets hope its another successful year with lots of sunshine. 
With the weather so warm remember to bring and drink your liquids.  You will underperform if dehydrated.  Denise.

Also the next two swim sets provided by Eimear to keep your pool work going.

Session 3: 400m warm up and stretch.  8 x 100m: kick 50m, swim 50m 10 sec rest.
2 x 200m sprint from red end of rope. 20 secs rest. 4 x 100m easy 75m hard 25m. 200m cool down.
Total 2,200m.

Session 4:400m warm up and stretch.
8 x 100m FC 10 secs rest after each one. Then the following 100's 1. 50 kick 50 swim, 2. 50 kick 50 doggie paddle to hip 3. 50 kick 50 fists. 4. 50m kick 50m catch up. 5. 50m kick 50m doggie paddle to hip. 6. 50m kick 50m head up. 7. 50m kick 50m swim. 8. 50m kick 50m chicken wings/ drag fingers.
200m hard pace front crawl (FC). 200m cool down.
Total 2400m.
Happy Training.

Aquathon/Swim Athy

Well done to the 10 members who took part in our FIRST Aquathon and what a lovely day we had for it.  Winners today were Sinead Wearan and Dave Murphy but there were some great performances from new club members who never competed in Open Water before which makes everyone a winner.
This was a great event and I hope we have more people out for the rest of the series.
A very big THANK YOU to all those who helped with Swim Athy.

Old Triathlon Proverb

According to the Old Triathlon Proverb #206 When turning the legs fast enough, the triathlete will always be kissed on the face by wind. Check this space next week for Old Triathlon Proverb # 1407

Triathlon on TV

Hi Everyone, just thought I'd let you know that the 2nd Round of the ITU World Series is on Eurosport this evening at 8 O'Clock. As I didn't make the Heath, I'll be studying this race on TV :-)

New Tri Suits

HI All, I have to say a number of things in relation to the new proposed tri suit for the club. I was one of the people that was on the original design of the the existing Tri suits back in 2009. I have posted the original colour scheme here and the test samples with the sponsors name etc. It also shows the Trilogy Crest that was agreed by the members of the day . All of this was voted on, and agreed by the club members. I have spoken to Sinead and she has done a terrific job in the sample she has come up with and she has done this at her own expense and time and has had to pay for this Tri Suit and she is happy to say that this is her personal Tri Suit. I am writing here to ask the committee to stop even collecting samples of this Tri-suit or any Tri Suit from Base to Race. They have put their Logo on our Tri Suits and why or for what reason and are they becoming a main sponsor?. They have changed the Trilogy Logo without the clubs permission and if the club is going to invest in new Tri suits then it should be done with consultation with all trilogy members. A Committee should be set up like the last time to go and look at suits, taking into consideration the quality, brand, costing, style and esp. peoples decency when they are racing in public that was a contentious issue in the last Suit. Tri Suits has come a long way in 4 years and if we are to wear these for the next 4 years then lets get it right. Yours in Sport Michael Farrell

This Week's Training

Hi folks,

Monday RUN from EMO COURT, at 8.00pm.  Please note different venue, this is due to community games competitions at the VEC Track. 
Tuesday CYCLE: Group One (faster speed)PLC, Ballyfin, Mountrath, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan, Stradbally and back to PLC.
Group Two (shorter distance) Ballyfin, Mountrath, Abbeyleix and straight back to PLC.
Both groups ride together to Ballyfin as one and then split into two groups. LEADERS: NEEDED
Wed SWIM:  Barrow, rowing club slipway.  Ready to get in the water for 7.00pm.  Eimear will be there in her boat as support same as last week.  We will be swimming between the boat club and downstream to the slipway where we got out last week (approx 350m) and turn around here and swim back upstream to either the boat club or past this to the end of the buildings which ads an extra 180m (530m). We will swim in these loops under the guidance of Eimear and her crew.  We will not be going to the Pontoon in the square on Wed. Leader:  Eimear.  Bank Walker: NEEDED
Thurs BRICK:  The Heath, 7.00pm.  Transition Security Marshal  NEEDED
Fri REST
Sat CYCLE: PLC, Timahoe, The Swan, Timahoe via Abbeyleix Road, Stradbally, The Heath, PLC. Distance 61km.  Hilly.  LEADER: NEEDED
Sun: SWIM ATHY and Trilogy 1st AQUATHON of season. 12.30 kick off approx.  Texts for entry will follow.  Denise.

Ladies Night Out

Well done Helena on organising this.  It was great to see the new faces and the old ones. Mick has a great photo of us on Facebook.

Girl's Night Out TONIGHT!!! 8PM. (Update)

COMPETITION WINNER: Congrats to Áine Neilon for naming our night out "Trilogy Gossip & Booze". Trish Nichol's came in a close second with "The Tri Everything Once Girls". Thank god she didn't win again or I'd be lynched!! Well done Áine.

Venue: The Taste of Italy. Where Jim's Country Kitchen used to be. As you Drive/walk down main street, it's in to the court yard on the left, pedestrian access only, beside the Hair Gallery.
(Right would take you up to the car park where Millar's Hardware is)

It's not too late to call me if you'd like to join us. 0861777999

Time: 8pm

The following names are registered. If I've missed anyone please let me know.

Aine Neilon
Alison Bennett
Anita Phelan
Aoife McEvoy
Denise Murphy
Eimear Lewens
Gina Rohan
Helena Rothwell
Jane Keane
Lynn O'Brien Crosland Margaret Fingleton
Niamh Quirke
Trish Nicholls
Sandra Furney
Deirdre Walsh

Map to Training Brick session at the Heath

Click here to view map of where we are meeting at the Heath for our first Brick Session this year. Perfect for beginners and club elite alike. A brick session is a Run, Cycle, Run format. See you there.

Open Water Swim and TT

Thanks To Eimear, Denise and Tim who put us all through our paces in the barrow tonight. My word was it cold. For all the newcomers don't be put off by the cold water - it will only get warmer from her on in.

Results from the Time Trial on Tuesday night - Thanks to Murt for organising
Willie 20mins,Helena 20.04,Fiona 21.26,Mary 23.13,Cora 19.22,Aoife 19.23,Trish 17.48,Vinnie 18.01,Mick 18.42,Sinead 17.42,Rory 16.32,Paul 16.31,Kieran 15.33,Dave 15mins,Murt 15.09

OPEN WATER SWIMMING

Hi Folks,

Just to remind you tonight kicks off our Open Water Swim at the Barrow in Athy.  Please be ready to get in the water at 7.00pm from the Boat slipway.  Eimear Mathews will be coaching and using canoes for added safety in the water.  All members should try and make it, especially new members and anyone new to open water swimming.  Thanks.  Denise. 

A Training Race Report this time

Compliments of Sinéad.

Click here to view Sinéad's Report

Joey Hannon Race Report '12 UPDATED!!

Please click on link below to share Dave Murphy's experience at Joey Hannon 2012. It makes for a great read. Apologies to Dave for the delay in getting this online.

Click here for Dave's Joey Hannon Race Report

Susan Wall added a great report detailing the race from the sprinters perspective.

Click here for Susan's Report

Never one to remain too quiet, I threw in my two cents worth too.

Click here for my report

Training Update

Hi Folks,

With regard to the TUES CYCLE tomorrow night it should read a 10km TT.  Murt will lead the session tomorrow night.  As this is a Time Trial everyone should be recording their times.  Bring your own stop watch and Murt also hopes to time the event.  We will revisit the route in a few weeks and people can check their improvement.

SWIMMING Eimear Mathews has also given the club some pool sessions for members to work on themselves.  Here are two sessions:
Session 1                                                                  
200m front crawl warm up, easy, stretch. 2 x 300m  20 sec rest between sets. 4 x 200m 20 secs rest, increase pace, 2 x 100m hard effort, 30 secs rest between sets. 200m cool down. Total 2000m.
Session 2.
400m warm up and stretch.  5 x 200, 10 sec rest between sets.  Alternate pull and swim for each 200m. 6 x 100m - 75m easy 25 hard. 10 sec rest between sets.  200m cool down.  Total 2200m.
To increase distance, increase the various sets.  Thanks Eimear.

Finally SUNDAY CYCLE.  There will be no club cycle on Sunday but there is an alternative.  Abbeyleix and District Lions Club Charity Cycle, Sunday 10am - 3pm. Where: Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix, Laois.  Distances 20, 60, 115 options.  20 euro individual, 25 family.
Contact Liam Ryan 0862666097
Thanks Denise.

Sunday Charity Cycle

Abbeyleix & District Lions Club Charity Cycle

Sun, 20 May, 10am – 3pm

Where: Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix, Laois

Description :  20-60-115km options.

Adult: €20
Family: €25

More info: Liam Ryan @ 0862666097

Summer Training Kicks Off

Hi Folks,
Summer Training begins tomorrow 14th May.
Monday night run:  8.00pm VEC Track.
Tuesday cycle:        7.00pm PLC (Note new time)
Route:                     TT cycle. Warm up spin out to Rathleague to the start. Turn left at Munny Cross, direction is marked TT.  Its 5km to the finish line in Stradbally - road is also marked there. Turn around and 5km from Stradbally back to start 2 x 5km TT.  Distance 25-30km.  If two groups the option is to repeat the 2 x 5km TT twice and return to PLC then. LEADER: Needed.  Contact Murt for further details. 087 9682945.
Wednesday Swim:  7.00pm Boat house.  Eimear Mathews will be here tonight to coach open water swimming.  All new members and new to open water should attend. Get the fear factor for the season out of the way.
Thursday Brick:     7.00pm The Heath.  Due to safety concerns we need a person to stay with the equipment during the session.  If anyone can do this please let me know at 087 2036718. It doesn't have to be a member but maybe a members friend.
Friday:             REST DAY
Saturday:         Cycle: 9.00am. Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Durrow, Ballacolla, Boris-in-Ossory, Castletown, Mountrath, Portlaoise. Distance 76km.
Sunday:           Cycle: NO CLUB CYCLE.  Abbeyleix Charity Cycle on for those interested.

Thanks to those who took the time to fill out the survey.  A few things were highlighted and we are trying our best to accommodate everyone.  We have moved the Tuesday evening cycle to 7.00pm. We can't really go later for safety reasons.  For running we have Monday nights at the track until end of June, brick session and run off the bike after Saturday cycle.  The best open water swim option is the Barrow, I knows its a journey for some but its the only session away from Portlaoise.

Again we need leaders this week for cycles.  We also need help at the brick session on Thursday.  We have identified an alternative brick session which should improve safety and variety which we hope to introduce in the next few weeks.  I will keep you posted.  Also in the coming weeks we will need bank walkers on Wednesday night during the open water swim.  Maybe someone might have a friend that would be happy to walk the bank and hold keys etc.

I can be contacted at denise@trilogy.ie if anyone has any comments. Denise.

Girl's Night Out THIS Friday at 8pm

It's time to lay out the glad rags and put on the thinking cap. This Friday Night will be our Girl's Night Out.

We will have dinner in "The Taste of Italy" in Portlaoise, (Where Jim's Country Kitchen used to be), to include Starter, Main Course, Wine, & Tea/Coffee.

We would love for wives, girlfriends and partners of club members to join us. Payments of €20.00 each can be made via the website here. (log in using the link to the right).

BOOK BY TUESDAY 10PM to secure your place.

TO WIN your place at the table, reply to the text sent out with your best choice of name for our night out. The funniest/wittiest/craziest/'best liked by independent judge' name, will be chosen as the winner. Competition open to all Trilogy members! Prize may be offered to someone you know if you can't go. Get booking, and get thinking. This should be a great night. See you there. 

Free Spin PLC Updated.

The following people are signed up for the free spin at 8pm.
Vinney,
Aoifa McEvoy,
Willie Fitz & Colin,
Mary F,
Gina,
Denise M,
Fiona D,
Eimear Lewens,
Johnny K,
Paul Doyle,
Pawel,
Kieran Hoey,
Mick F,
Murt,
Tommy Looney &
Liam Timmons.
Andy Williams,
Brian Bonham & Sinéad Wearan

That's 20 booked. 5 places available. Reply to that text if you want to join us.

Great Cycle

Well done to everyone who turned out for the cycle tonight. There was 2 for the faster group and 6 for the shorter one. The weather was fabulous. And I think everyone enjoyed their spin. Thanks a mill to Jane for leading us out and to Murt for planning the routes tonight.

Test Tri 2

Hi all,

I left my goggles behind at the bike rack on Sat if anyone might have picked them up would you give me a shout cheers.
Any word on the results yet I cant seem to find them???

This Weeks Training

Hi Folks,

This weeks training. Mon No Run, Tues Cycle: 6.30pm PLC (See below for routes), Wed Run, 8.00 pm PLC, Thurs Swim 9.00pm PLC, Sat Cycle 9.00am PLC, Sun Cycle 9.00am PLC.

TUESDAY CYCLE.  We are TRIALING something new.  Two Groups, same start time, slightly different routes (distance), finishing approx the same time.
Group 1. - PLC - Monasterevin - turn left in town centre and take the back road to Portarlington - return towards Portlaoise via Emo and Coolbanagher Hill.  Leader: NEEDED  Distance 50 km.
Group 2 - PLC - Ballybrittas - turn left and head for Portarlington - return towards Portlaoise via Emo and Coolbanagher Hill.  Leader:  Jane Watts (Keane)  Distance 35km approx.
Total cycling time approx 1.30.  Aim is meet needs of varying tri distances and ability levels.

WEDNESDAY RUN.  Meet PLC at 8.00pm for an hour run around Portlaoise.  All levels and ability welcome.  This will be the last Wednesday night run as next week we go to the Open Water in Athy.

SATURDAY CYCLE:  Note the NEW TIME 9.00 am start.  Bring your runners for a short run off the bike.Route: PLC, Timahoe, The Swan, Timahoe via Abbeyleix Road, Stradbally, The Heath, Portlaoise LC. Distance: 61km. Route: Hilly.  Leader:  NEEDED.

SUNDAY CYCLE:  Note the NEW TIME 9.00am start. Route PLC, Monasterevin, Portarlington, Mountmellick, Ballyfin, Mountrath, PLC.  Flat course. Distance 78km. Leader:  Simon Tsang.

SUMMER TRAINING
Please fill out the survey, otherwise we wont know what you want.  Also next week Open Water swimming kicks off.  Eimear Mathews is going to coach two sessions for open water swimming.  Wednesday 16th May and Wednesday 6th June.  EVERYONE should try and make one of these sessions.  All New Members and New to Open Water Triathlons members should attend.  Get rid of the fear factor early in the season!!!

As you can see, we need Leaders, especially for Cycles.  The routes are pre-arranged.  All a leader has to do is take a head count at the start, bring a mobile phone for point of contact and be prepared to accommodate all in the group.  Let me know if you are available; denise@trilogy.ie  Also any constructive comments welcome also.

Finally thanks to Willie (weekend cycle routes) and Murt (Tuesday evening cycles) for their help in putting routes together.

Sunday Cycle

What a fantastic cycle this morning. The route had been planed and displayed on the website so Team Leader Simon ensured we all got off on time. (ok, I was 2 minutes late but there was no hanging around once I got there). There was 8 of us in total today and Simon made sure we stayed altogether while at the same time incorporating a 'big push out' for those who wanted it going into Stradbally. (I think it was Stradbally). Anyway, I'd like to thank Denise for the route and Simon for his leadership and of course the gang at the cycle. May we have many more mornings like this one.

The Sophie Cycle Run 27/5/2012

Ambulance Staff of the Midlands Region Unit looking for our support.Their holding a 2 day cycle around the midlands and are looking for out support on the 2nd day.On 27th the cycle run will start at 11.30am in Tullamore and on to Birr, Roscrea, Borris in Ossary, Mountrath and finish at Laois Shopping Centre Portlaoise.Transport will be provided to Tullamore on the day. The proceeds of the event will be donated to three departments in Our Ladies Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin Dublin. Sophie Mahon was born in November 2011 in Ballinasloe hospital with renal failure and her outlook for survival wasn’t good. Their trying to get funds for this little lady who has a long battle ahead of her. More info can be got here. http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/ambulanceservice/news/sophiecyclerun.html M.Farrell

CLUB SURVEY FOR TRAINING

Hi folks,

The survey is now online and open for all club members.  Please take a few minutes to fill it out over the next few days.  The link is http://trilogy.ie/testsite/survey.  Many thanks.  Denise.

CYCLE PLANS MAY / JUNE

Hi Folks,

I'm on a roll today.  I have been working with Willie and Murt on putting a cycling route plan together.  We are trialing this for May and June.  We are starting with set routes at the weekend, covering distance, terrain and difficulty.  We will also be including Time Trial routes on Tuesday evenings and shorter routes of approx 20-40km routes depending on demand and numbers.

To start with this Sunday Simon Tsang is your leader.  Meet at the PLC at 9.30 am (please note this time will change on Summer Training plan to 9.00am).
The route for Sunday  6th May is:
Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan, Stradbally, Vicarstown, Emo, Portlaoise.  Distance 62km.
This course is a mixture of Flat and Hills.  Suitable to all levels, Simon will organise groups on the day.  Remember to bring a drink, snack, phone and puncture repair kit. 

I will be putting the weekend cycle routes and distances on the Calendar over the next few days.
We need leaders for all of our cycles. Let me know if you are available, denise@trilogy.ie.  Also any helpful comments or alternative routes are welcome.

SUMMER TRAINING

Hi folks,

Its that time of year, SUMMER TRAINING.  We are hoping to kick off the Summer Training schedule on 14th May.  We are finalising the details at the moment.  There will be a survey on the Website in the next few days, please take the time to fill it out.  We want your input to make sure we are giving you, our club members what they want. 

The current DRAFT PLAN is Monday Run 8-9 VEC. Tues Cycle from PLC 6.30, two groups, same route, depending on numbers.  Wed 7-8 Open Water Swim, Barrow. Thurs Brick, from the Heath 7-8. Fri 7-8 Open Water Swim, Barrow. Sat Cycle 60km 9.00am PLC, same route, two groups, depending on numbers with possibly a 2+ km run off the bike. Sun Cycle 9.00am 70-80km, two groups, maybe a shorter route depending on numbers.

Please think about what you want from the Club Training and tell us. We will try our best to get a plan that suits all. 
 
Finally if you would like to help out in anyway just let me know. Denise@trilogy.ie Denise.

Tuesday Nice 'n Easy Cycle 6.30 from Portlaoise Leisure Centre.

The turnout for the past number of weeks for our nice ‘n easy cycle has been really good, especially when you consider the weather that has been on offer lately. We've managed to dodge the showers even on evenings when black clouds lurked nearby.  It's great to see the new faces turning up for these cycles. (If the veteran club members aren't careful the beginners are in serious danger of showing you all up!!) 

There have been some murmurings within the club about adding a “ladies only” race coming up later in the season in Dunmore East, to our race calendar.

This would be a fantastic race for

• - wannabee female triathletes (most of us know someone who would like to give it a go)
• - women in sport and
• - experienced female members

to aim towards, especially now that Tri Laois has been and gone. We will learn more about this soon.

These easy Tuesday evening cycles are perfect to get you started, keep you going OR to get back in the saddle for those of you who haven't been out a lot lately (both male and female).

I’m looking forward to seeing you as we meet with the faster group at PLC at 6.30pm Tuesday. If anyone has been putting off joining us because you are unsure of what’s involved, please feel free to email me Helena@trilogy.ie for more information. 

Girl's Night Out!! Friday 18th May at 8pm

Yes ladies.... You heard right.

'Girl's Night Out' will take the form of dinner in "The Taste of Italy" in Portlaoise, to include Starter, Main Course, Tea/Coffee & perhaps even a little teeney weeney bit of wine.... (Shhhsh...)

Long suffering wives, girlfriends and partners of club members are also invited to join us. In fact, we would love you to join us!! This might be a great opportunity to get to know everyone. Better still... it might even be an excellent opportunity to get some payback by getting 'him' to babysit for a Triathlon event for a change while you get to enjoy it!! Payments of €20.00 each can be made via the website here. (log in using the link to the right) Friends are welcome also. Looking forward to seeing you there.

On another note, don't forget to check out the competition below to be in with a chance to win a race place in Brian Boru complete with accommodation. Click on the link to get a better look at the picture and get counting.  MY guess... 268.

Easy cycle again at 6.30

I'm looking forward to our easy cycle again tonight with a group of newly officially christened triathletes???? Meeting with the faster group at 6.30 at Portlaoise Leisure Center. See you there.

Brian Boru Competition

Hi Everyone,

We have free race entry to Brian Boru sprint and free accommodation up for grabs. Simply guess the number of blocks in the picture below and email to seamus@trilogy.ie. Closest answer wins the prize. Open to all members - one guess per person. Competition closes on 27th April!
Follow this link for a better picture

Killashee Triathlon

http://www.downsyndrome.ie/index.php/triathlons

Hi all. This triathlon held in a couple of weeks time is in a great cause. For those of you who are doing your first triathlon on Saturday in Tri Laois, this one will be similar in that it is also a pool swim & same distance. For those of you who aren't racing on Saturday it might make a good race to get the toes wet anyway. I will be driving up that day if anyone decides to enter and wants a lift.

Killashee Triathlon - Sat 5th May 2012

www.downsyndrome.ie

Down Syndrome Ireland's goal is to help people with Down syndrome make their own futures as bright and independent as possible by providing them with education, support and friendship every step of the way.

Tuesday Handy Cycle

Hi guys, Our cycle is going out again this evening at 6.30 with the 'faster' crew from Portlaoise Leisure Centre. I'm looking forward to seeing you all there. Bring your runners and we'll do a short run afterwards. The time is drawing in fast now!!!

Please everyone refer down to Denise's post below looking for cycling helpers. I understand, as of yet no one has stepped forward to help out. Get emailing. Denise puts a lot of hard work into the training sessions behind the scenes, as well as the time and travelling she puts in when you actually get to see her at training sessions. All help is appreciated.

ALSO... with Tri Laois filling the thoughts and dreams of most of our lives these days, I thought I'd take this opportunity to remind everyone that Joey Hannon is the following weekend.

Ossory Cycling Club Tour

Susan Wall mentioned she is planning on doing this cycle. I believe Jane Keane might be joining her. If anyone is interested, it's a choice of 100 & 50k cycle via the Slieve Bloom on Sunday 22nd, kicking off from Rathdowney, at GAA Center at 10am. Fee 25 & 20e. That's as much as I know about it. Contact 087 6446792 as per their info. Might be a good way to blow off the cobwebs after Tri Laois & the few drinks....

Training

Hi Folks,

No one put their names forward for cycle leader for any of the dates I requested.  I know we are all busy but if everyone does a little it means no one has to do a lot!  Can I ask you to think again and   see if anyone is available for 6/5 or 13/5.  Denise@trilogy.ie will get me.  Looking to do 60 - 70 km.  All that is involved to be a leader is to show up on the day, make sure everyone can keep up to the distance and pace and have a safe cycle.  Our Club Superwoman Trish has kindly offered to take tomorrows cycle.  Meet at PLC at 9.30 am.

We have decided that next Sunday 22/4/12 will be a recovery day - No Club Cycle.  Recovery from Tri Laois and all its late night celebrations. 

Finally the tests we did earlier in the year, I have to apologise its taken so long but here's the link to check out your times www.trilogy.ie/fitnesstests/  

Great cycle last night.

Well done to those who joined us yesterday evening for our one off prep cycle, this time in aid of Tri Laois. Job well done. Some went on to swim with Eimear and Mark also to finish their day off in style. I'll bet they slept well last night. Thanks to Trish who helped out also with her expertise and encouragement. Great cycle had by all. Not sure what was going on in the car park after with certain members falling around the place..... The term 'Just Deserts' popped up at one point... But you can't help wondering what some people are putting in their drink bottles!
Please, please, please check out  http://www.trilaois.ie/node/42  for some better sports nutrition drinks by Isostar (no alcohol - sorry).

Roll on Test Tri 1 in the morning!!!!! See you there.

Calendar / Sunday Cycle Leaders

Hi folks,  I am trying to keep the calendar up to date so it will be easy for any member to check and see the training schedule for the coming weeks.  Please bear with me, I'm on a learning curve, and am trying my best.  To check the calendar just hold your cursor over any training session and the relevant details as to meeting place, time etc should appear.  You can contact me on denise@trilogy.ie if you have any comments or queries.  Thanks.

Also regarding Sunday cycles.  We currently have a 9.30 cycle from PLC which covers a distance of between 60 and 80 km.  We need people to put their names forward as leaders for these sessions.  The dates we need leaders are 15/4, 22/4, 6/5, and 13/5.  You can contact me on 087 2036718 or the email above if you are available to be a leader for any of these dates.

Also there is another cycle group that are covering a fast paced 100km + / - on a Sunday morning.  If you are interested please contact Willie on 087 6565424 for the details. 

Hope everyones training is going well as we get closer to the race season.  Denise.

Spinning

Last Spinning class tonight - for those of us who have not managed to get out on our bikes today.
I'm sure Sinead will have a treat for us - NICE AND EASY?????
Back to the roads next Tuesday - 6.30pm PLC.

Naas Duathlon

Well done Lads on flying the flag - Alan that new bike is paying for itself already.
Also well done to all members who did the Lap of Laois - a great day all round.

Make Believers Cycle & Rumours

Best of luck tomorrow to all club members involved with the Make Believers  'Lap of Laois' cycle.


"The lap of Laois leaves from the Gaa grounds up beside O Moore park,near Telfords just off the Abbeyleix road." 
"Sign in from 8.30am, fee €25.00"

Tonight, also in aid of the Make Believers will be another showing of the Play "Rumours". Tickets will be only €10. And it is in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel at 8pm. Having seen it I can vouch that it is a really great show. Our very own Patrick Marshall cut his teeth with his acting debut on this one. Even on stage he has a sassy wife!! So if you missed this show, here's your last chance to take it in and you get to support the very worthy Make Believers also.

Brian Boru Relay

Hi everyone,
If anyone fancies doing part of a relay for our weekend away and is looking for others, then please drop me an email on seamus@trilogy.ie and let me know what leg(s) you would prefer to do and what distance (S or O) . I will try to match people up if it works although no guarantees.

TriLaois Sold out HOWEVER.....

Watch this space as a possible additional 5 places may become available for the Junior race (Age 9 - 15). I'll keep you posted.

15 Places Left for Senior Race

Hi everyone, just to let you know that there is now 15 places left for the senior race in TriLaois. I will also be contacting most of you over the next week to ask for your assistance in the running of this race. Thank you in advance.

Calling 16 - 19 year olds

Hi everyone, I'm delighted to let you all know that the senior race has sold out for TriLaois. There are however, a few places left for the youths. Can you spread the word and lets try and fill this race?

RETEST / TEST WEEK

Hi Folks,
This week is Retest /Test week.  Monday night; 400m and 3/5km run times.  VEC Track ready to run at 8.00 pm.Thursday 400m swim time. Sunday 5km time trial.  If you were tested already now is the time to check for improvements.  If you would like to know your current times come along to the relevant sessions and see how your training is going.  Denise

Tour of Laois

We did this last year and was a great day & also for a great charity(Finn Ryans Make beleivers)Please try and support.Need any further info give me a call.
M.Farrell

 

Bike wanted

Hi Guys, Greg Wilson is looking for a roadbike. Size 54 but will consider a 52. If anyone has a bike for sale then Greg can be contacted at wilsongpw@gmail.com. At present it looks like he will be doing TriLaois on a mountain bike so if you know anyone with a bike they don't want....

Club Calendars

The club calendars are in. I will have them tonight for collection after swimming or after spinning next week. If you haven't ordered yet, don't worry. I have some spare.

Fitness Testing

Hi guys,

The fitness tests we did recently are available for you to see.  The link you need is www.trilogy.ie/fitnesstests/  You will need to login and enter your password to have access to the info.  We will be retesting again towards the end of Feb.  Apologies for the delay. Denise

Cycle weekend away - Are you interested?

Hi Everyone, I'm putting in for this one. It is good value and for a good cause. A friend of mine from the Defence Forces sent me the following email so if you want to hop on board, send me an email and I'll contact him.:
Folks.

I am helping a mate of mine to organise a 3 day charity cycle in aid of the Irish Hospice Society. The cycle will take place the weekend of 11, 12, & 13 May 2012.

Day 1: Ballymahon, Co Longford to Salthill, Co Galway 100km
Day 2: Option A 100km Connemara Loop
Option B 200km Connemara Loop
Day 3: Salthill, Co Galway to Ballymahon, Co Longford 100km

Participants are asked to raise 250 euro and for this they will receive;
• 2 X Nights Accomodation in the Salthill Hotel
• Food and refreshments while on the bike each day
• Safety outrider and 'broom' wagon

The pace will be easy day 1 with the options of a 'harder' or 'easier' Day 2 & 3.

Aswell as supporting a good cause it's a great opportunity to get some pre racing season base mileage.

Please let me know if you or anyone else you know are interested and I will give you a shout and get a few sponsorship cards to you. If you cant do this please pass the mail on to someone who you think might be interested.

All the best

Bike for Sale

Trek 1000 SL. Alpha Super Lite Aluminium Frame, Size 54. Bontrager Carbon Forks. Shimano Tiagra Groupset. Includes Clock, Speed and Timer. €350. Contact dave@trilogy.ie and I will put you in contact with owner.

FITNESS TESTING

Hi guys,

Just want to say thanks and well done to everyone who took part in our testing during the week.  I would especially like to thank Trish for her great work today picking out our Cycle Test Route and the Super Hill for our cycle session after.  The spreadsheet should be posted in the next day or two with all the times and all we have to do is keep up the good work for the retests around the end of Feb / early March.  Again well done everyone.  Denise.

SWIM TEST / RUN TEST

Hi guys,

Well done to everyone who turned up on Monday night for our Run Test.  Great turn out and times. Next up our Swim Test tonight.  Usual swim time - 400m timed swim in the pool.  Please be in the pool and ready to start at 9.00 pm.

Sunday Cycle Test - Meet at Heritage at 9.30 have a warm up spin to our test location.  It will not be the duathlon lap as planned due to the 10km Run at the Heath.  But Trish is working very hard at finding a suitable route. It will be around 5km distance for test.  We will still be going for a spin after the test.

I will put the results of all three tests up on the website after this in spreadsheet format.  We are planning to retest w/c 27/02/12.  Denise.

TriLaois

Hi everyone, spread the word. TriLaois is open!!

TEST WEEK

Hi guys,

This week we are trying something new in the club.  We are going to Run, Swim and Bike Test to give a fitness baseline to everyone who is interested.

We are starting with a run test tomorrow night.  VEC track at 8.00 pm.  We are going to do a 400m (1 lap) test for everyone and then we are going to give people the options of a 3km or 5km distance.  The idea is we can note the times and check again in about 8 weeks for improvement. 

It is optional and people are welcome to come and run if they are not interested in being timed. Denise

I will post details of the swim and cycle test later in the week.

Giant SCR 3.0

 

For Sale a Giant SCR 3.0 & in perfect condition, Mixture of Tiagra & Sora group sets, all perfect condition & €350 ONO.
Ring 0879885950

Spinning

It was great to see you all there last night. Hopefully there will be more bums on the seats next week.