Darlington Triathlon Club

NEWSLETTER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6 2009

WELCOME

A warm welcome to Ivan (swimming) and Susannah (spinning) who have attended recent sessions.

GREAT NEWS – OUR FIRST CLUB EVENT

Eagle-eyed viewers of the TriHard website in the last few days will have seen that the Teesdale Triathlon is back on the race calendar for next season . . . organised by Darlington Tri.

This event was highly popular until its demise two years ago and we hope to run it in the same format from Teesdale Leisure Centre, Barnard Castle, on the provisional date of July 25 2010. Our Development Officer, Stu, has been working round the clock on background work such as risk assessments and we must stress that there are still obstacles to clear before we can definitely say the event will go ahead.

Massive thanks to Stu for all his hard work. If the race gets the go-ahead from the relevant authorities, we will require lots of help on the day. Potentially exciting times ahead, so fingers crossed!

VIDEO SWIM SESSION – DATE SET

More than 20 members have expressed interest in having their swim stroke videoed and analysed by coach Phil, who is suggesting a date of Sunday December 6 (exact time to be confirmed). If you want to be videoed too, just say and we’ll put you on the list.

GOOD LUCK TO GEORGIE IN THE WORLD CHAMPS

Georgie flies to Florida this weekend for the World Triathlon Champs. We all send her good wishes and hope she has a great race.

BARRY COACHING ON SUNDAY

Phil’s dad, Barry – a world champion veteran triathlete – will be coaching at Branksome on Sunday at the usual times:

Intermediate 4-5pm

Development 5-6pm

Advanced 6-7pm

On Monday:

6.30-7.30pm (not coached).

SPINNING ON WEDNESDAYS

Come and join the group at the Dolphin Centre from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Cost £3 members/£4 non-members

RUN SESSIONS CONTINUING

Now at 5pm every Sunday from the pool.

CYCLING ON SATURDAY

A great turn-out last Saturday with around 20 attending, We had three groups out at various speeds and distances and all met at Staindrop for a cuppa. We plan to continue with this formula with Rich C laying out the schedule for longer rides, starting this Saturday. Routes and café stops will vary as the weeks go by.

Rich has also included his turbo sessions, which are great to do too. Rich’s ride on Saturday is a 36-miler in the Barnard Castle direction (I’ll print out the November plan and put it on the noticeboard).

Don’t be put off coming along to Stapleton at 9am. You’ll find someone to ride with and we never leave anyone behind.

SIGN UP NOW FOR 2010 RACES

We’re not out of 2009 yet but some of next year’s most popular events are already full or filling fast. Keswick (long race) filled in 1.5 days (sprint race still available).

Hurry if you want a £5 discount on the 2010 Castles Challenge. Prices will go up in the next few days.

http://www.northernpulse.co.uk/articles_114654.html

Clare reminds us that entries are now open for the 2010 Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge. There are varying bike distances available, including 62 miles and 104 miles. There were around 2,500 cyclists last year and the event was really well organised, with the rides starting at Newcastle Falcons ground and heading to the Northumberland countryside.

The date for next year is June 12, and you can find more info, together with maps of all available routes and online entry at: www.northernrockcyclone.co.uk

CHRISTMAS PARTY

We have 42 members and partners signed up. Thanks for your support – here’s to a great night.

DON’T THROW OUT YOUR OLD TRI MAGAZINES

Bring them along to the club instead. We have lots of keen members thirsting for info on the sport so please don’t bin them.

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