If anyone fancies running on a Sunday morning please contact David Downs. Some club members usually run at 8.30 or 9 a.m on Sunday mornings. Some of the group are training for Stockholm and Cork City marathons so the run is a long slow one. 9 -9.30 min miling to build endurance into the legs with a small bit of speedwork at the end ie 1 min quick 1 min slow.So if anybody wants to join in they can. You can opt out at any stage during the run also if it doesn't suit you for whatever reason to do a long session. Contact David on 087 2274230 on a Saturday evening as the venue is changed every week for variety. As the mornings get brighter the group will go earlier.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sunday Run Training
If anyone fancies running on a Sunday morning please contact David Downs. Some club members usually run at 8.30 or 9 a.m on Sunday mornings. Some of the group are training for Stockholm and Cork City marathons so the run is a long slow one. 9 -9.30 min miling to build endurance into the legs with a small bit of speedwork at the end ie 1 min quick 1 min slow.So if anybody wants to join in they can. You can opt out at any stage during the run also if it doesn't suit you for whatever reason to do a long session. Contact David on 087 2274230 on a Saturday evening as the venue is changed every week for variety. As the mornings get brighter the group will go earlier.
Extra swim Coaching places available...
...Two places have opened up due to cancellations in the Friday night (7pm) swim session. Anyone interested in taking part please contact 086 390 6497 asap, the places will be given out on a first come first serve basis. There's six weeks left in the 8 week term and these places will be offered at a reduced rate of €40, with that in mind.
Limerick tri Club Race Registration for 2010
Online registration for the Joey Hannan Memorial Triathlon and the Hell of the West will be opening shortly.
Registration for Joey will begin on Sunday February 7th at 8pm.
Registration for the Hell of the West will begin on Monday February 22nd at 8am.
As per previous years, places will be released over time to give people a chance to register.
Keep an eye on this website for further updates and details on how to register.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
TURBO TRAINING ++
The wheels are in motion for a turbo trainer/core strength+body conditioning training session and we are looking for names of members who are interested in taking part.
The course will run over 10 weeks, starting on Thursday 4th Feburary from 7pm-8.30pm and finish on April 8th (after easter bank holiday). The venue is the Carraroe Community hall on the old Dublin road.
The session will consist of one hour structured bike training led by Colm Casey followed by 30 minutes of core conditioning exercise led by Sean Flannery.
For those of you who aren't familiar with turbo training. It is basically a mechanical stationary cycle trainer onto which you place your bike. It is ideal for this time of year as it gives you the opportunity to train and improve fitness and specific bike skills at this time of year where it is challenging to get quality bike time on the road.
There is a possibility of the club getting a small number of turbo trainers to rent for the course but these will be on a first come first served basis.
Can interested members email ASAP to book their place and state if they have their own turbo trainer or if they will need to rent one of the clubs.
The cost for the 10 weeks will be 35euro approx for turbo trainer owners and 50euro if you use one of the clubs. We would appreciate payment for the session in advance or on the first night to cover costs of hall rental etc.
To reserve your place email sligocitytriathlon@gmail.com.
The course will run over 10 weeks, starting on Thursday 4th Feburary from 7pm-8.30pm and finish on April 8th (after easter bank holiday). The venue is the Carraroe Community hall on the old Dublin road.
The session will consist of one hour structured bike training led by Colm Casey followed by 30 minutes of core conditioning exercise led by Sean Flannery.
For those of you who aren't familiar with turbo training. It is basically a mechanical stationary cycle trainer onto which you place your bike. It is ideal for this time of year as it gives you the opportunity to train and improve fitness and specific bike skills at this time of year where it is challenging to get quality bike time on the road.
There is a possibility of the club getting a small number of turbo trainers to rent for the course but these will be on a first come first served basis.
Can interested members email ASAP to book their place and state if they have their own turbo trainer or if they will need to rent one of the clubs.
The cost for the 10 weeks will be 35euro approx for turbo trainer owners and 50euro if you use one of the clubs. We would appreciate payment for the session in advance or on the first night to cover costs of hall rental etc.
To reserve your place email sligocitytriathlon@gmail.com.
Race/ training insurance reminder
Urgent:
Any club members participating in the forthcoming Duathlon league/ Club Time Trials/Swim Series/ Training Sessions must have a valid up to date Triathlon Ireland membership.
Anyone who intends taking out a Full License will you please renew membership or join Triathlon Ireland over the next 2-3 weeks or at the minimum a week before the first Duathlon. This will assist the club so that people don’t take out both associate and full membership. Once you take out full membership will you forward your TI number to Wayne (sligocitytriathlon@gmail.com) for our records.
Any club members who intends only using one day license fees will you please contact Wayne immediately so he can arrange the associate memberships. The Sligo city Tri membership subscription includes associate membership of Triathlon Ireland.
Any club members who turn up on the day without a valid TI number will not be allowed participate as it puts the club at risk of not having the necessary insurance.
Only non club members who turn up on the day can participate by signing the disclaimer.
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER AS SLIGO CITY TRI MEMBERS
Triathlon Ireland Membership Catergories (See Website)
Full:
This membership is for people who train with a club and intend to race several times during the triathlon season. You are insured for club training, and to participate in all Triathlon Ireland events, without paying a one-day-license.
The cost of Full Membership is 50 Euro.
Associate:
This membership is for people who are involved with a club and may take part in some training sessions, but do not intend to race (or only participate in a couple of races). Although you are insured to train with a club, you will have to pay a one-day license fee each time you race.
The cost of Associate Membership is 5 Euro.
Student:
You have the same benefits as a full member, but you pay a reduced fee. This is only available to full time students. Proof of student status will be required.
The cost of Student Membership is 15 Euro.
Junior:
This membership is only available to people who are 19 years old or younger on the 31 December of the year of application. Proof of age will be required (birth cert, passport). You are insured to train with a club (as long as the appropriate guidelines are followed). You are insured to participate in Triathlon Ireland children's events.
The cost of Junior Membership is 1 Euro.
Any club members participating in the forthcoming Duathlon league/ Club Time Trials/Swim Series/ Training Sessions must have a valid up to date Triathlon Ireland membership.
Anyone who intends taking out a Full License will you please renew membership or join Triathlon Ireland over the next 2-3 weeks or at the minimum a week before the first Duathlon. This will assist the club so that people don’t take out both associate and full membership. Once you take out full membership will you forward your TI number to Wayne (sligocitytriathlon@gmail.com) for our records.
Any club members who intends only using one day license fees will you please contact Wayne immediately so he can arrange the associate memberships. The Sligo city Tri membership subscription includes associate membership of Triathlon Ireland.
Any club members who turn up on the day without a valid TI number will not be allowed participate as it puts the club at risk of not having the necessary insurance.
Only non club members who turn up on the day can participate by signing the disclaimer.
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER AS SLIGO CITY TRI MEMBERS
Triathlon Ireland Membership Catergories (See Website)
Full:
This membership is for people who train with a club and intend to race several times during the triathlon season. You are insured for club training, and to participate in all Triathlon Ireland events, without paying a one-day-license.
The cost of Full Membership is 50 Euro.
Associate:
This membership is for people who are involved with a club and may take part in some training sessions, but do not intend to race (or only participate in a couple of races). Although you are insured to train with a club, you will have to pay a one-day license fee each time you race.
The cost of Associate Membership is 5 Euro.
Student:
You have the same benefits as a full member, but you pay a reduced fee. This is only available to full time students. Proof of student status will be required.
The cost of Student Membership is 15 Euro.
Junior:
This membership is only available to people who are 19 years old or younger on the 31 December of the year of application. Proof of age will be required (birth cert, passport). You are insured to train with a club (as long as the appropriate guidelines are followed). You are insured to participate in Triathlon Ireland children's events.
The cost of Junior Membership is 1 Euro.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
2010 Duathlon Series
Dates have been set for the 2010 duathlon series, being held jointly by Sligo City Triathlon Club and Mullaghmore Triathlon Club
- Sunday March 7th, 9 a.m - Mullaghmore Car Park 2.5k run 22k cycle 2.5k run
- Sun March 21st - Rosses Pt Car Park 2.5k run 20k cycle 2.5k run
- Sun April 11th - Rosses Pt Car Park 5k run 20k cycle 5k run
- Sun April 25th -Mullaghmore Sailing Club
Please note: Competitors have to be a member of either tri club in order to participate. You must have paid this year's membership fee in order to be covered under club insurance.
Swim Coaching Update
Can any swimmers who have not registered their email address and mobile phone numbers at the swim sessions please speak to Shane on Tuesday or Friday nights at the sessions. This is important so we can contact swimmers about any changes to schedule or upcoming events such as the underwater video stroke analysis session etc.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Blacksod Race Entry Open
It's a long way away yet but for anyone new to the sport looking to build up to Olympic distance before the end of 2010 it might be worth aiming for. Entries are open at the Kilmore Triathlon Club website. The race had a good contingent of Sligo competitors last year... be warned, the run takes in a section of sand dunes!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Club Run Update
There will be a slight change to this Wednesday's (27th January) run. The start time is now 6.30 pm from the I.T. gym car park to accomodate more members.
Last Wednesday saw a small turnout of three hardy souls brave the fog. The numbers doubled to six on the Friday night with the runners doing a 4 mile loop from the Sligo Sports Complex.
Both sessions are aimed at all levels and abilities with the emphasis on basic fitness in preparation for higher tempo training in the coming months.
Last Wednesday saw a small turnout of three hardy souls brave the fog. The numbers doubled to six on the Friday night with the runners doing a 4 mile loop from the Sligo Sports Complex.
Both sessions are aimed at all levels and abilities with the emphasis on basic fitness in preparation for higher tempo training in the coming months.
Monday, January 18, 2010
2010 Swim Coaching Update
Swim sessions kicked off last week with 30 new swimmers to add to last years 20 or so which was a great turn out. We’re now officially full up.
Could everyone please bring along swim fins to this weeks sessions as they will be needed for a lot of the drills we will be doing.
They’re available in Barton Smiths in Sligo Town or online at wiggle or amazon.
Any swimmers who attended either the Friday or Tuesday night sessions and didn’t register for swimming please speak to Shane O’Doherty at this week’s session.
The total cost for the 8 week term is €50, could people please bring this along this week.
Could everyone please bring along swim fins to this weeks sessions as they will be needed for a lot of the drills we will be doing.
They’re available in Barton Smiths in Sligo Town or online at wiggle or amazon.
Any swimmers who attended either the Friday or Tuesday night sessions and didn’t register for swimming please speak to Shane O’Doherty at this week’s session.
The total cost for the 8 week term is €50, could people please bring this along this week.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Training Camp 16th & 17th January
Below is the programme for the first Sligo City Tri Club (run in Conjunction with Eire Og Cycling Club) coaching weekend of 2010 -there are still some places available, contact: casey.colm@gmail.com or 0876811197.
Saturday. Training with Jay Daly
· 9.30 -10.00 - Sign on
· 10.15 - Turbo session 1, Warm up & Interval Training
· 11.45 – Strength Training for bike & triathlon.
· 12.45 – Lunch
· 13.45 – Core strength workout
· 14.30 – Diet for training & recovery
· 15.00 - Q & A
· 15.30 – Turbo session 2, Strength training for TT
· 16.30 – Finish
Sunday. Training with Padraig Marrey
· 9.30 -10.00 - Sign on
· 10.00 - Camp Briefing 15mins
· 10.15 - Spin split into 2 groups with coaches and
· 13.30 – Shower & Lunch
· 14.30 – Training preparation and program
· 15.30 – Q & A
· 16.00 - Finish
Showers and lunch are available both days.
Road spins may vary depending on weather conditions.
Cost for the camp for 2 days is €60 or €30 for a single day.
Saturday. Training with Jay Daly
· 9.30 -10.00 - Sign on
· 10.15 - Turbo session 1, Warm up & Interval Training
· 11.45 – Strength Training for bike & triathlon.
· 12.45 – Lunch
· 13.45 – Core strength workout
· 14.30 – Diet for training & recovery
· 15.00 - Q & A
· 15.30 – Turbo session 2, Strength training for TT
· 16.30 – Finish
Sunday. Training with Padraig Marrey
· 9.30 -10.00 - Sign on
· 10.00 - Camp Briefing 15mins
· 10.15 - Spin split into 2 groups with coaches and
· 13.30 – Shower & Lunch
· 14.30 – Training preparation and program
· 15.30 – Q & A
· 16.00 - Finish
Showers and lunch are available both days.
Road spins may vary depending on weather conditions.
Cost for the camp for 2 days is €60 or €30 for a single day.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Westport 5k / Club Cycle Weekend
With the freezing conditions on thaw events are being re-scheduled. The 5k planned for Westport over the holidays will now take place on Feb 7th at 2pm
Details:
Entries and dressing rooms at sports centre (beside Westport AC Track) From 12: 30 pm. Afterwards the Race Hotel Westport (beside the race finish area) will be the venue for Refreshments and Prize Presentations will take place from 3:30PM. Entry €15. Enquiries to Michael (086) 8534729 (After 7pm).
NOTE: The Sligo City Tri Club / Eire Og CC cycle coaching weekend kicks off at 10am this Saturday morning at the Teeling Sports Centre in Collooney.
Details:
Entries and dressing rooms at sports centre (beside Westport AC Track) From 12: 30 pm. Afterwards the Race Hotel Westport (beside the race finish area) will be the venue for Refreshments and Prize Presentations will take place from 3:30PM. Entry €15. Enquiries to Michael (086) 8534729 (After 7pm).
NOTE: The Sligo City Tri Club / Eire Og CC cycle coaching weekend kicks off at 10am this Saturday morning at the Teeling Sports Centre in Collooney.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
***INFO EVENING REMINDER***
For anyone who is visiting the blog having caught Sligo City Triathlon Club's swim officer Shane O'Doherty on Ocean FM's 'The Final Whistle' show and is interested in giving the sport a try; there will be an information evening in the meeting room of Connoly's bar, Markevicz St., Sligo tomorrow (Mon 11th) at 8pm.
As Shane mentioned on the show the sport is something that is suitable for all ages and levels of ability. Most races hold seperate age group categories (usually in 5yr bands) which are as competitive as any. Sligo is the ideal location for multisport activity with miles of forest tracks and acres of clean beaches.
Sligo City Triathlon Club runs year round training and hosts a number of events -if you ever fancied a crack at completing a triathlon the info. evening tomorrow night would be a good place to start...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Club Cycle Training Weekend
A cycling training weekend will take place the weekend of the 16th/17th of January. The weekend is for all categories of cyclists/Triathletes and the coaching weekend will cater for everyone. We are organising this for the club so please everyone support. We have a number of coaches lined up for the weekend and we are aiming particularly for the inexperienced riders from the both cycling clubs and triathlon clubs.
The saturday training will be given by Padraig Marrey (Ireland's highest qualified cycling coach). The emphasis of the day will be on cycling, group riding, bikes skills, specific time trailing for triathlon and general bike fitness. Padraig will also give all participants a triathlon training programme for the next 12 weeks. Padraigh also participates in triathlons regularly and has vast experience in working with top level cyclists and triathletes including our own Mark Scanlon. Padraig will be assisted by Mary Mulcrone (Coach). The format of the day will be both practical and class room based workshops.
The saturday training will be given by Padraig Marrey (Ireland's highest qualified cycling coach). The emphasis of the day will be on cycling, group riding, bikes skills, specific time trailing for triathlon and general bike fitness. Padraig will also give all participants a triathlon training programme for the next 12 weeks. Padraigh also participates in triathlons regularly and has vast experience in working with top level cyclists and triathletes including our own Mark Scanlon. Padraig will be assisted by Mary Mulcrone (Coach). The format of the day will be both practical and class room based workshops.Sunday's coaching will be given by Jay Daley where the emphasis will be on nutrition and strength training. Again it will be triathlon and cycling specific. The day will include group training and emphasising what we were doing on the Saturday. Advice will be given on bike positioning.
Due to the inclement weather we will be watching the forecast carefully. The weekend will definitely be going ahead and if the roads are still bad or if its too wet all the practical sessions will take place indoors on turbo trainers. A number of spares have been sourced but let the club cycle officer (mail adress below) know if you can bring your own.
The cost of the weekend will be €50-60 and the venue will be either the mercy gym in Sligo or the teeling centre in Colloney. For more information or to book a place contact: casey.colm@gmail.com or 0876811197
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
2010 CLUB SWIM TRAINING
Sligo City Triathlon Club swim training sessions will be starting again shortly. The sessions are going into their second year and take place in the Sligo Regional Sports Complex Pool on Tuesday (10pm) and Friday (7pm) evenings.
The sessions are structured in approach with both technique and fitness drills incorporated, all overseen by club swimming coaches. Stroke analysis by underwater video forms part of the sessions where swimmers strokes are analysed with the club coaches at regular intervals. The sessions build towards the triathlon summer season with weekly swims in Rosses Point beginning in May.
All levels of swimmers are welcome, we’ve had swimmers struggling to do ten lengths of the pool attend the sessions and go on to complete Olympic distance triathlons within a year.
The term lasts eight weeks. Places are very limited so please get in touch to reserve your place, anyone interested who has not booked a place should contact sligocitytriathlon@gmail.com.
The club information evening takes place next Monday, the 11th January in the meeting room of Connollys Bar in Sligo Town.
The sessions are structured in approach with both technique and fitness drills incorporated, all overseen by club swimming coaches. Stroke analysis by underwater video forms part of the sessions where swimmers strokes are analysed with the club coaches at regular intervals. The sessions build towards the triathlon summer season with weekly swims in Rosses Point beginning in May.
All levels of swimmers are welcome, we’ve had swimmers struggling to do ten lengths of the pool attend the sessions and go on to complete Olympic distance triathlons within a year.
The term lasts eight weeks. Places are very limited so please get in touch to reserve your place, anyone interested who has not booked a place should contact sligocitytriathlon@gmail.com.
The club information evening takes place next Monday, the 11th January in the meeting room of Connollys Bar in Sligo Town.
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