April 22, 2014
This will be your first triathlon and so the focus here is not on doing great distances but on getting used to moving from one discipline to the next efficiently when you’re feeling under a bit of race pressure! (we’ll be cheering you on from the side just like a real race!) Swim: 250m, Bike: 8.4k (three loops, see here),…
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April 22, 2014
This session will be hosted by Piranha’s fastest transition master – John Wallnutt. If you’ve never done a triathlon or never had a good transition, then this session is for you! If you have them, bring: Bike Helmet Cycling Shoes (if you’re using cycling shoes instead of runners) Tri-Suit (come down wearing under T-shirt & shorts if you can) Wet…
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April 14, 2014
Members, its time to reserve your space for the three BIG Dates on the NS Strategy Calendar 21 June: Club Championships – Dinner and Party at Odessa 25/26 July: Away weekend in Kinsale and Barbecue 12/13 Sept: Away weekend in Belmullet and Dinner At the end of this note there are links to the Piranha NS Race Strategy Calendar and…
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April 10, 2014
TT….TT…..TT…..TT……..TT………TT……TT……..FINAL The long awaited day is upon us…..the tension is mounting…..the bases are loaded……..the end is nigh…………………… the Grand Finale of Piranha vs Belpark TT League has finally arrived!!! Who will win….Piranha or Belpark…..Navy versus Green…..The Flesh Eating Fish versus the Little White Squiggly Yoke that is on the Belpark trisuit!! Saturday will decide!! The…
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April 10, 2014
If it wasn’t delievered to your mailbox, fear not, you can read this months Prianha Newsletter BY CLICKING HERE TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: JD Run Piranhas on the podium Social activities for the summer, weekends away etc. NS Strategy made simple And much more! {jcomments off}
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April 10, 2014
Please give a piranha welcome to the new Saturday morning assistant swim coach. All the way from Spain, introducing Amalia: “I took up triathlon in 2008 when I joined the Valencia University Triathlon Team. I have done a 5-year degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Master Degree in Education. I have been working as a swimming coach…
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April 7, 2014
Folks! If you’ve never done a triathlon before, then we have two very important dates for you. Please save the date now! Transition Practice and Triathlon Rules: April 26th, 2:30pm This will focus everything you need to know about getting from one split of the triathlon to the next, like how to best get on your bike or knowing what…
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March 25, 2014
Hey folks, Let’s meet at O’Brien’s in West Wood for coffee/tea/something tastey after swimming! I’m looking to get everyone that’s new to triathlon (or feels fairly new to it!) together for a general chit-chat-chin-wag and to meet others in the same boat. Topics for discussion: 1. How’s your training going? (a.k.a. have you actually started doing all three? Do…
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March 21, 2014
Piranha and Belpark Triathlon Clubs are pleased to announce….. the second….Inter-club Time Trial Series!!! What is it?This is a series of 4 TT training events held on open roads over three venues, in the months of March and April. The aim is to help participants prepare for the upcoming triathlon season For Whom?The TT is open to ALL levels of…
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March 7, 2014
From: http://www.northdublintherapy.ie Joanna Smith has been practising as a qualified physical therapist for 4 years. Joanna qualified from the Institute of Physical Therapy in 2003 with a Diploma in Physical Therapy. Joanna also holds a certificate in Massage Therapy and is a fully qualified Sports Therapist. “I am a physical therapist who has been working with many members of Piranha triathlon…
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