Upcoming Events and Training News
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- Connaught Sprint Championships 2008
- PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon Plays Host to Provisional Championships 2008.On-Line entry to the PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon will open on 1st April 2008.Liquid Motion Triathlon Club is pleased to announce that this years PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon will be hosting the Connaught Sprint Triathlon Championships 2008 in Ballina, Co Mayo on Saturday 12th July. This is the first year that the Provisional title will be contested in Co. Mayo and the third year of the running of the event and as the race is at the mercy of nature’s tides this year’s race will start at 2p.m in the afternoon. This will undoubtedly help cater to those athletes who will travel from further afield as registration for the event will be on the Saturday morning prior to the start of the race. The 2008 course is virtually the same as the previous 2 years except for a change to the return cycle section with the last 1 mile being on closed roads going through the centre of town which will add to the visual effect of the race. Take a look at the results and pictures from the past 2 years.So, if you are planning a trip to the West this summer why not swim 750m with the salmon starting at the famous Ridgepool in the river Moy, cycle 20km along traffic free country roads of Mayo and enjoy a 5km run through the trees in Beleek woods and all in the heart of Ballina town so don’t be a fool on April 1st and join in the fun, you will not be disappointed. Oh and as I have said before, we have the weather booked! See you all on the start line.Thanks, David.
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- New Tri-Suit Design
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Fergus has produced another excellent tri-suit design that we've included in the voting (Option 8). You can transfer your vote from an existing option by using the same email as you used previously if you so wish.
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- chi running workshop
- there are a number of places available for a chi running workshop to be held this weekend from 10 till 4 at the ramada hotel in ballina.The one day course costs 110 euro and is a great oppurtunity to learn from a true legend of irish athletics. contact finn at0872453049 for further details.
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- Galway Triathlon
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Well in these times of feasting we are spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding what Triathlon to make our A, B, C or even D race for that matter. Well here is an excellent opportunity to take part in a quality race that is held by our closest nieghbours in Galway on Saturday 19th July in Carna, Co. Galway.
There is no doubt about it, it is a tough one but the scenery around Carna is spectacular and the race atmosphere is one you will never forget, I know I haven't.
Support your local races and the effort will be reciprocated.
Good Luck with your training.
David.
Poster/Flyer to follow.
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- The Ramada Lambada
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Paul Dunne was dancing once again as he showed good early season form to take the first Duathlon Race held at the Ramada Hotel, Ballina.
The forecast for the weekend was for storm force winds, the worst so far this year according to the Met office in Dublin! Well if you waited for a fine day in Mayo you might get a day or two's training in... In July, that is if you were prepared to go out between the showers. Anyway 18 lunatics turned out on what started out as fine Sunday morning, nothing strange there, well 17 and 3/4 as Brian Flannery didn't do the first run as he had to nip back to the pool for his bike and helmet, true to form as it was Brian's first time on the bike this year, prepare to see him on it next time at Mullaghmore.
So, to the action, a gentle warm up was led by yours truly to get the heart rate up and warm the muscles slightly, I didn't want any muscle strains this early on in the season (don't mention it guys) and then they were off.
The format was 4k-15k-4k over a fairly flat fast course, Kieran Heron sped away like lightening hot on the heels to catch our very own Michael Johnson Leonard (you know who you are) and entered T1 in a superb time of 15min 40secs. Kieran is a Veteran Ironman finisher from Knockmore, Ballina and recently defected from the Galway Tri Club, we are thrilled that he has joined Liquid Motion. However, I think Kieran was in Ironman mode during the transition as he allowed Paul Dunne to make up over a minute on him in T1 with them almost coming out together onto the bike leg. This was Kieran's downfall as this is by far Paul's specialty, having broke the hour for 25 miles in 2007, Paul tore up the tarmac on the first of the two lap course before easing up to stroll home on the second run leg in a comfortable time of 57mins 18 secs and he wasn't even riding his new bike.
For the rest of the gang they were also working hard, everyone was showing good form, Bernard McGuiness got on the podium with a third place, or should I say someone masquerading as Bernard in a 12 and 1/2 stone body suit, Bernard is going so well this year, I wish him all the very best as he is training like a demon and deserves every success in 2008.
It was nice to see a few new members racing, Paul Casey gave my wife, Celene a good race and were inseparable on the first run then the bike but I think Paul was not prepared physically or mentally for the onslaught of the second run, although I am sure he will be better prepared next time, watch out Celene, and Bernard for that matter. Mark Loftus from Crossmolina was the other new face and again did very well for his first time and looked fairly whacked crossing the finish line.
It was also nice to see a Niamh, Grace, Pauline, Patricia, Celene and Mary braving the Mayo weather.
True to form the hailstones did arrive and unfortunately caught everyone out on the second run, except for me who was dry and warm in Paul's campervan but spirits were not dampened and everyone finished safe and fairly tired out.
Paul and Mary had arranged with the Ramada Hotel for anyone wanting to use the Tranquillity Spa facilities for a jacuzzi, swim or shower and a few made use of this generous offer from the Hotel which was a welcome relief from the elements.
Hope to see you all and more at the next Duathlon, check the calender on this website for up-and-coming events.
Slán.
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- race report
- Last sunday Liquid motion hosted round3 of the connaught mountain bike league at historic beleek woods.Thanks to some trojan work by simon walsh who develloped a challenging 2.4 mile loop which was as hard going up as it was going down.t here was an excellent turnout from the club with half the senior field made up of liquid motion members.There was a large underage participation and the youger riders were more than capable of handling the various climbs,descents and myriad twists and turns on the cross country course, which thanks to simon and michael hopkins was excellently marked out ensuring no one got lost.......i think!It was very encouraging to see so many young riders some as young as 5(well done conor! you did me proud!) and all the parents who braved the cold conditions to cheer the kids on and help out with all the marshalling.We hope to make this an annual event and is predominantly a fun workout for all!
