Darlington Triathlon Club

OPEN WATER SWIMMING ELLERTON LAKE TOMORROW (3PM)

We have a group of around 15-16 looking forward to this familiarisation session with coach Neil Bowers. It will suit new open water swimmers and more experienced members alike.

The session starts at 3pm – please note later start time – and will last for around one hour. Thanks to Georgie and the BTA for arranging this.

ANYONE FOR AN AQUATHLON?

Michelle C is hoping to put on a club aquathlon at Ellerton lake on Sunday evening (May 30). If you would like to take part, please email Michelle C with your estimated 400m swim time and 5k run time (as a cumulative total). Michelle is willing to run this as a handicap if there is sufficient interest.

She is also looking for people willing to volunteer as spotters and timekeepers. Michelle will be at Ellerton for the taster session tomorrow and we’ll circulate more details asap.

Michelle:

michele_cockburn@hotmail.com

GREAT TURN-OUT AT KESWICK

We had a bumper turn-out of 14 members in the Keswick Mountain Festival sprint triathlon last weekend. Held in warm and sunny conditions, the course comprised a 400m open-water swim, a 23k bike ride and a 5k run. Keeping up his excellent start to the season, Neil S was an impressive 17th in 1 hr 17 mins 35 secs, finishing first over-50.

He was followed by Nigel in 21st place with 1:18:31 and Peter P in 24th in 1:19:07. Andy C just beat clubmate Adam by 20 seconds, Andy finishing 31st in 1:21:21 and Adam 34th.

Grant McT was 42nd in 1:24:19 and Michelle McT was seven places behind in 1:27:44. Darren was 51st in 1:29:09 and Clare was 67th in 1:34:11.

Ivan was 69th in 1:34:48 and Gareth 72nd in 1:35:23. Sam was 74th in 1:35:41 and Steph was 79th in 1:37:41. Michelle C was 89th in 1:39:46.

Phil E took part in his first triathlon the week before, completing the Darlington Quaker event in 108th place in a time of 1:43:24. Apologies to Phil for missing him off the list last week.

CLUB SPORTIVE – THE WENSLEYDALE WANDERER BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY

Around 22 members have indicated they would like to ride on Monday on this 60-mile route for bikers of all abilities. We are stopping halfway for bacon rolls and coffee/tea at The Buck Inn, Thornton Watlass. Not too late to join in – just let me know so I can book the food etc.

We will have two groups. The moderately-paced group will start at 8am. A faster-paced group will start at 8.25/8.30am and the aim is we meet up at Thornton Watlass.

Look forward to seeing you on the day.

Route: http://www.routeyou.com/route/view/207723/randonnee-a-velo-stapleton-circular.fr

“TRY A TRI”

Entrants to our first club race – the Teesdale Triathon on Sunday July 25 - are being offered a free training session at Teesdale Leisure Centre, Barnard Castle, on Sunday June 27. The session will be aimed at first-time triathletes and led by British Triathlon coaches - perfect preparation to enjoy the event. For further information and to sign up, please contact Michelle S at Teesdale Leisure Centre (michelle.scott@durham.gov.uk

Please tell your friends and colleagues.

CLUB KIT

A large stock of cycling kit is currently being printed and stitched by Vitesse and should be with us soon.

We are also down to our last eight swim caps, so hurry up if you want one.

BIKING SATURDAY

Saturday: 8am, from Stapleton green. Two groups, as always.

Good training and see you tomorrow.