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.