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.
