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Wednesday, March 10 2010 @ 08:48 PM GMT
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Race Officials and Organisers Training

Folks - the Dublin training day for this is March 20th. See details below on how to sign up if interested.

Triathlon Ireland, in conjunction with the Ulster, Connaught, Munster and Leinster branches, are holding a number of training days around the country for Race Officials and Race Directors, in February and March.

These new enhanced training courses are free and are open to anyone who would like to attend. In particular, race officials who have attended previous training and would like to attend a refresher course; or for anyone who would like to be trained as a race official. For 2010 we are also requiring all Race Directors to attend this course.

As the sport of Triathlon in Ireland continues to rapidly grow, there is an increasing requirement for additional volunteers to help with the safe organising, sanctioning and running of races throughout the country.
 
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Open Water Swimming


Open-water swimming is distinctly different from pool swimming. Visibility is often less than an arm's length, and the temperature, especially in Ireland can be quite cold, which presents certain physiological considerations for any swimmer. Also, wave flows, wind, swells, breakers and tides may be present and make conditions challenging for swimmers of all experience levels. However, open-water swimming is a wonderful activity and should be considered a safe discipline when you have a fundamental understanding of conditions you may encounter.


With the season fast approaching here are a few tips to keep in mind when out on the open water …


 
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Beginner Level Sunday Cycles

Calling all beginners,

Over the coming weeks I am giving a big push on getting the beginners out cycling in bigger numbers, especially as we are now only a couple of short months before the racing season kicks in.
Read on...
 
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3D Super Aquathlon

The 3DTri Super Aquathlon is now open for entries.Click on 3D Super Aquathlon for more details.
 
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Confessions of a wannae Ironman week 9 & 10

TrainingLatest update from Moodys assault on IM Frankfurt...
 
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NOTE: Permanent Change to Saturday Run Session

Hey all,

After seeing the good running routes available in Clontarf and the extra benefits available to meeting there (showers for members, paths if bad weather, etc.) and also due to the great turnout last Saturday, we've decided that we're going to switch the Saturday club running session from the Phoenix Park to Westwood Clontarf with immediate effect.

So this Saturdays Run Session will start at Westwood Clontarf at 9.30am. Meet in reception.

See you in the morning,
Scott
 
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Training and Coaching

Hi all,

We are making a change to the running training session on Saturday 20th Feb (This Saturday), and making it a Saturday muffin morning and more.
Read on.....

**UPDATE*** The run will be from Westwood Clontarf at 9.30am as planned, and we've got a quieter venue for the talk in Canters Restaurant Fairview, just 5mins walk from WW.
Directions on their website here http://www.canters.ie/location.html
They are opening early for us at 11am and they will have coffee and scones for us, so no muffins needed (or allowed).
 
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It's All About Energy Management

The longer the distance of your triathlon, the more crucial it becomes that you waste as little energy as possible.
 
 
Every triathlete has a love-hate relationship with air. You have to breathe it, but it’s an obstacle otherwise, especially on the bike, which is the longest portion of every triathlon. Catch the air like a kite, and you are in trouble; slip through the air like a knife, and you have mastered an essential element for triathlon performance.
Read on for some aero tips ...
 
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The 5 D’s of Cyclocross

Brian O'Sullivan's report on the National Cyclocross Champs:
I guess it all started having watch the move Dodge Ball and thought wouldn’t it be great if you could do all that on a bike. So through the power of You Tube I strayed into a new world of bikes, muck, diving, ducking, dipping and dodging, if you have a look at the clip below you’ll know what  I mean:
 
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Confessions of a wannae be Ironman - weeks 7 and 8

TrainingRead on for the latest in the most talked about blog in Steven Moody's house ...

More drama ... more intrigue ... more weight loss - it just does not get better than this