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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