Upcoming Events and Training News
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- 5 Mile End of Year Run
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A five mile end of year run will take place this Thursday 30th December. The run will start at 7:00pm from Ballina Athletic track. All welcome.
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- Club meeting cancelled
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The Club meeting scheduled for tonight (Dec 18th) in the Dock Bar is cancelled due to the bad weather and unsafe road conditions. The club AGM will be called in January 2011. Please keep an eye on the website.
Thanks
Bernard
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- Triathlon Ireland Membership 2011
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Dear Club Secretaries,
Triathlon Ireland are pleased to announce that membership for 2011 is now open. Can you please forward the below link to your members, or pop it on your website.
http://www.triathlonireland.com/index.php?id=107&nid=157
Many thanks,
Amanda Mannix
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- Santa Run
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Santa Run
There will be a Santa fun run this Sunday 19th at 12 noon starting from outside the Athletics running track. The idea is everyone will be dressed as Santa and it will be approx 5km into Beleek and back.
€10 entry on the day which includes your Santa suit to keep and a spot prize or two. Any money left over w...ill be donated to a charity.
I have 10 suits bought and 6 people already entered, so there are 4 more up for grabs - the first 4 'count me in' comments below will secure a suit.
If we run out and more people are interested, please purchase your own suit (Pennys, €2 shop or Joyces) and pay a €5 entry on the day. I'd would like to get an idea of the numbers, so please comment below if you will be attending.
The perfect way to brush off the hangover from the Sat meeting and apres meeting!
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- Club meeting and Christmas night out
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There will be a club meeting this Satruday (December 18th) at 8pm in the Dock bar (upstairs room). At the meeting we will cover items from our last meeting and AOB.
After the meeting we are planning to have some bar bites and a few liquid refreshments. Hope every one can join as it is a great opportunity to look back on 2010 and look ahead to 2011. Let's hope the weather promised for this coming weekend does not materialise.
Bernard
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- Westport 5k Run
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Westport 5k run and walk takes place this year on Sunday December 12th at 12 noon. The event which is open to all who want to run jog or walk is held over a flat accurate course which goes through the grounds of the historic Westport House.
It's also the finale of the 2010 C+C Cellular/Mayo AC League which will ensure that many of the leading runners from around the West will be in action.
More info from Michael at [086] 8534729 after 7pm.
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- Track Session Cancelled
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Unfortunately there will not be any further track sessions before Christmas as the track is still frozen.
Best wishes this Christmas.
Gerry D
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- Leenane 5 Mile Road Race
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The Leenane 5 Mile Road Race takes place Sunday the 21st of November, 2pm, in Leenane village. The event is open to walkers and runners. Registration is available online with Runireland, or on the day, in the community centre from 12noon. Refreshments will be provided after the race. Entry fee 15euro per person. All funds raised go directly towards the upkeep of the Leenane/Maam Red Cross Ambulance.
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- Run Training In Belleek Track
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- Location: Belleek Track
- Calling all liquid motion members, we are starting training for anyone interested in improving there running skills. There will be speed work sessions, also endurance training. There will be a small charge for use of facillites. It will start on Monday 15th of November at 8pm. If you could please bring your own watches as you will be keeping your own times, also could you bring along your triathlon Ireland No's.This Training is new to our members so it will take a few session's to get things right. Please come along if you can, we will all get the benfit of a good work out and also a bit of craic. Gerry and EamonGerry 087-2383647 Eamon 087-7695281
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- Lucozade Sport Workshops
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Mayo Sports Partnership are hosting 3 upcoming Lucozade Sport Workshops
Workshop 1 ‘Fuel and Fluid’ in Ballina , at Ballina Sport and Leisure
Centre on Thursday November 11th at 7.30pm.Workshop 2 ‘Lifestyle and Sport’ in Claremorris at Claremorris GAA
Centre on Thursday November 18th 7.30pm.Workshop 3 ‘Strength and Conditioning in Castlebar at the Castlebar
Tennis Club on Thursday November 25th 7.30pm.The workshops are being delivered by Coaching Ireland. Booking is essential as places are limited. Log onto www.mayosports.ie to download an application form.
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- Winter Swimming Training
- The popular Thursday night swimming training sessions will start back on Thursday the 28th of October. The sessions are a chance for club members to train in a group environment and is of course open to all 2010 members. All abilities will be catered for. The sessions have proved beneficial in the past in both improving performance and as a social outlet for members who might usually train on their own. Each session starts at 9:30pm and last for 1 hour. Cost for each session is €5 which goes towards hiring of the pool.We can announce that we will have a highly trained and respected coach who has a great deal of experience in coaching Olympic Athletes including Michael Phelps has confirmed that they will come on board and take over the first 2 sessions while our usually trainer is away. The club has gone to great expense to land a coach of the stature but we feel it is worth it.
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- Turbo Session Fitness Test
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There was a great turn out for the first turbo session of the winter season. The session was very kindly facilitated by Paul Dunne. Needless to say the session was energetic and fun. In order to progress the sessions and make sure that participants get optimum benefit, next Wednesday's turbo session will involve a fitness test. Please bring your bike, turbo and heart rate monitor and ensure that you are well rested in advance.
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- Winter Turbo Training
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Turbo training will commence this Wednesday 20th Oct at 8:00pm at Ballina Sports and Leisure Centre. There will be eight sessions (finish 8th December). Participants will need to bring turbo trainer and bike. If you have a heart rate monitor please bring it also. Allow sufficient time to get set up as session starts promptly at eight. All very welcome. For futher information please contact Orla (087)9637771 or Michele (086) 4180159.
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- New Bike Repair Shop in Mayo
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Chris Troy has just started a bicycle repair shop in the newport area, see below:
I have just started a bicycle repair business in the Newport area, the main focus of which is lightweight road, triathlon and mountain bikes. The principle services provided are as follows:
-full strip down and rebuild
-general service (cables, headsets, bearings etc..)
-custom bike builds (you supply components)
-custom bike builds (I will find components and frame to suit)
-wheel truing, bearing replacement, tubular fitting.
-bike fitting service (particularly for TT/Triathlon)
-bike collection and return can be arranged
I have been working on bikes for the last 25 years and have a very good working knowledge of today’s high end road bikes. If you, or any of your club are interested don’t hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Chris Troy0872393286
CSTROY2@GMAIL.COM
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- Acheiving Sucess in Sport - Sport Debate of 2010
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This event might be of some interest you, it's on the 15th October in Castlebar @ 19.30....
This event is aimed at coaches, leaders, teachers, parents, sports development officers, players,athletes and anybody who has any interest in sport.As part of the 125th anniversary celebrationsCastlebar Mitchels are co-organising thisinformative debate in association with MayoSports Partnership, Mayo News and theT.F. Royal Hotel and Theatre.
Top sporting personalities from varying backgrounds including G.A.A., Soccer, Rugby and the world of adventure will be joined by one of Ireland’s leading experts in sports science and research.
Panel of speakers:
Dr. Niall Moyna, Director of DCU Sports Academy
Martin Carney, GAA TV / Radio analyst and former Mayo and Donegal footballer
Noel King, Republic of Ireland U17 Women’s and U21 Team Manager
Noel Mannion – former Irish rugby international
Ian McKeever – Adventurer, lecturer and broadcaster
Venue: Royal TF Theatre, Castlebar
Time: 7.30pm sharp
Date: Friday 15th October 2010
Debate chairperson: Mike Finnerty (Journalist and TV3 / Mid West commentator)
Admission: €5
Light Refreshments Served Afterwards.
For further information contact
Mayo Sports Partnership at 094-9047025
Finian Joyce Castlebar Mitchels at 087 2313884
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- Ballina Terry Fox 4 Mile Run/Walk this Sunday
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Terry Fox Run and Walk takes place in Ballina on next Sunday (10th) starting at 3 pm. The Ballina event which will be organised by local man Michael Rice for the 18th year in a row will have as usual its start and finish at Belleek where the excellent facilities of Ballina ac will be race headquarters.
This is the fourth year that the event has been part of the Mayo ac league and this year it will be the seventh of nine races in the 2010 series which will ensure that many of the Wests leading runners will be there.*entries will be taken at Ballina ac clubhouse in Beleek from 1.30 pm*entry fee is €20
*entrants will receive a Terry Fox run t shirt
*there is no prize fund in this race as all money raised goes to the Terry Fox Foundation*the top 25 men and women get points for the mayo ac league
*further info from race organiser Michael Rice (087) 6611975
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- Club Meeting Sunday 10th Oct 7pm Dock Bar
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Calling all Club members. There will be a club meeting at the Dock Bar on Sunday 10th Oct at 7pm. The following is the proposed agenda;
- Look back at Salmon Run 2010, key learnings, and look ahead to Salmon Run 2011
- Suggestions for winter training sessions
- Club gear - feedback on jackets and sourcing of more gear (sizes will be taken at the meeting!)
- Triathlon Ireland updates
- Any other business
Hopefully we can have a large turn out on the evening. See you there.
Bernard
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- Galway “IRONMAN 70.3 Series"
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“IRONMAN 70.3 Series expands to Ireland Scheduled for Sunday, September 4, 2011, IRONMAN 70.3 Galway will take place in and around the scenic city of Galway, with a spectacular finish in Eyre Square. The inaugural race will mark the first Ironman event in Ireland, allocating 35 qualifying slots for the Foster Grant IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Florida. Located on Ireland’s West Coast and within driving distance of Shannon airport, Galway is known as the “Cultural Heart of Ireland”, hosting numerous festivals, celebrations and events. The start of the race is in the ancient village of Salthill, now a renowned seaside resort. After exiting the clear water of Galway Bay after the 1.9 k swim, the athletes will take on the challenge of the 90 k bike course, leading them through the beautiful countryside of the green island. On the spectator friendly run course (21.1 k) through downtown Galway athletes pass a number of Galway’s iconic landmarks and streets. The finish line party Irish style is the grand finale of the first IRONMAN 70.3 in Ireland. “I believe that the IRONMAN 70.3 in Galway on the West coast of Ireland, offers IRONMAN athletes a truly unique challenge in a location that is unrivalled anywhere in the world. Galway is famous for its friendly atmosphere and stunningly beautiful landscape, all of which should add up to a thoroughly wonderful experience for competitors from all around the world”, says Eoin McCormack of E & R Events, organizer of the race in Galway. Kai Walter, Managing Director of IRONMAN European Headquarters, is pleased with the location of the first Irish IRONMAN: “Galway offers ideal conditions for an IRONMAN 70.3 event. The race course is beautiful and has all qualifications of establishing itself as a highlight in the race calendar for triathletes worldwide.” Registration opens on October 10, 2010?. For more information about the race, please visit www.ironmanireland.com
(site will go live shortly).
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- Apres Blacksod
- Club night out in Dillions after Blacksod to finish of the season in style.
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- Registration for Blacksod Triathlon
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Hi there folks,
Amy from Kilmore Tri here. Just wanted to drop you a quick email as our Saturday late registration is near full, so I was wondering if you could encourage as many club members as possible to make the drive out to us on Friday night and register in the Gateway, we'd hate for people not to be able to register in time on Saturday and to miss out on the event.
All the best,Amy
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- Splash and Dash Results
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Well done to all who took part in our last club event of the year and congratulations to Gary Higgins who stormed the run to take the win in a remarkable time of 43:27.
There was a better than expected turn out on what was one of the busiest weekends of the season. With so many other events taking place over the weekend we were not sure how many would turn up. Thankfully the weather held off and seas seemed to calm just in time for the swimers.
Thanks again to all the stewards for giving up their time to help out on the day.
Results are below.
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- Enniscrone Splash and Dash
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The first ever Enniscrone Splash and Dash will take place this Sunday. The event consists of a 1k swim followed by a 8k run.
Competitors will start on the beach and will swim the 1k to the pier. Transition will be located at the exit of the slipway of the pier. The 8k run will consist of laps of the new walkway and will finish beside transition. This event is the ideal way to finish off the season or it can be used as training for any one who is taking on the challenge of the Blacksod Triathlon.
Entry will cost €10 and is payable at registration which will be located beside the transition area. Prizes will be given to the first 3 male and female finishers. Registration will take place at the Pier from 5pm - 5:45pm with the start at 6pm sharp.
We are aware that there are a number of events on this weekend but we hope that as many members as possible will take part. If you are unable or do not want to take part, but wish to help out on the day you can send me a give me a call or txt on 086 3737734.
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- Lough Key
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A few photos added of todays action at Lough Key.
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- Club BBQ
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Next Wednesday will see the last of the Aquathons take place in Crossmolina. So as a way to finish up things we have decided to organise a club BBQ for all our members.
All members are welcome whether they have taken part in the Aquathon series or not. Members family, friends and partners are also more than welcome. The more the merrier!
Stephen and Simon have said they would bring there BBQs and we are lucky to have a Michelin star chef (Martin Rafter) who has volunteered to cook.
So if everyone brings a some food with them, (the usuall BBQ stuff) then we will have plenty share around. If people have any fold up chairs or tables I am sure they would not go to waste.
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- Aquathon
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aquathon 2010
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- Germany
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I wasn’t too sure where to begin, so I suppose I’ll start at the beginning.
It was the month of February; we were down in Belleek running with David, Stephen, Paul, Robbie and Dessie. I remember upping the pace half way round and I got a pain down my right leg.
That was the start of my troubles, moving on months later after seeing chiropractors, massage etc.
I managed to control the pain with painkillers, I knew couldn’t shake it off, so I had to deal with it best I could.
On heading off to Germany I had my painkillers and my own strategy clear in my mind. I had trained hard for this, nothing was left to chance.
6 am on wet windy morning with David heading for Belmullet, we were ready for this.
Please bare with me on this; I have to tell it as it was.
If you’re ever looking for tips on travel, don’t ask myself, David or Stephen. They were totally chaotic.
After a long haul we got to our hotels, it was 10pm that night I didn’t feel well. I noticed I had a searing pain in my groin area. I thought a good night sleep is all I need.
After a disturbed night’s sleep, I woke up not feeling good, one of my testicles had swollen up during the night, and we found a doctor not far from the hotel.
He done an ultra scan and said maybe it was an infection, he gave me antibiotics and painkillers.
We got to Saturday and I didn’t feel well at all, I said to Maggie I cannot do this, I said why has the gods turned against me after a good cry and some self pity, Maggie said to me we will go to the transition and register the bike I might be better in the morning.
I want to say a big thanks to Stephen, David and Aaron, they put my bike together and offered me words of comfort.
We got to transition, registered our bikes and had a look around. The lake looked fantastic buoys you could see for miles, the whole thing was totally professional, I never been at anything like it.
Didn’t get much sleep that night, had the breakfast at 4.15 am and headed to the lake. My confidence was shook but I had to get on with it.I put on my wetsuit, wished the boys good luck and done a few warm-ups, then the referee said one minute to go.
I felt ok totally relaxed ready for the off, the swim went really well, just one kick and the lake was lovely and clean. I kept going at my own pace, I kept thinking this is it The Ironman. Got out of the swim happy enough things were ok, the moment of truth was about to come could I sit on the bike fairly comfortable. I had to make some last minute changes to my clothing tri-suit etc.
I got out of transition still wary of getting on the bike, I got on the bike, Bingo all good no pain. The bike was a joy beautiful countryside, great support all through kept taking my painkillers and salt tablets very important thanks Brian. I kept thinking about something that Patrick Clarke said Ride by Feel and that’s what I done.
Coming to the end of the bike I started thinking about the run would things be ok, I still felt ok.
Got changed, started out on the run met my family and Arron at the start gave them the thumbs up, everything going ok.
The run wasn’t pretty, stomach problems were the worst. I thought I would get a 4.15 run but not today.I found your mental attitude is really tested, I never thought about giving up but my mind would wander and I’d start to walk and start talking to someone beside me. I sometimes lost interest, I had a t-shirt with Mick and my nephew Martin on it.
I know they helped me all the way. There are some things that stand out like I remembered on the run three Germans sitting at the drink station giving out drinks, and every time I went round they would call my name “Gerard” bowed and say respect, the last time I went around I stood at the table bowed and said thank you. The support on the run was unbelievable, everybody was fantastic shouting in German, it carried you through.
I got to within 2 k of the end and my son Jake ran with me to the finish line
I got over the line in 13.53 wasn’t sure how I felt, hugged my son Jake. Got my medal and didn’t feel too bad, I felt worse after Kenmare.
Had a shower, got my massage and met up with Maggie and son David. There were a few tears and hugs, I thought I’d done it I reached the Holy Grail of triathlons. I got no complaints i played the hand i was dealt.Just a quick summary, thinking back to all that happend, the injuries, the setbacks, the chaotic travel arrangements, I'm very happy that on the day i had the strength to finish it. I was reading on the internet that a guy called Barry had problems just before the Ironman Zurich 3 weeks ago, he got infection and ended up in hospital, still brought his bike to transition but alas his bike was a lonely figure when he went to pick it up in transition a few hours after the start, Imagine how he feels.
2 weeks after doing it I'm still not right, I need to get my mo-jo back, I suppose it's time to heal the body now. Looking back I think myself and David overtrained. I would recommend do your winter base training and then a 12 week programme to suit your needs. I think we peaked in mid-June. There are so many people to thank, the pioneer of Ironman himself James. He took time out to phone us and meet us, and gave us lots of good info, especially a cup of coffee and a sticky bun on long cycles.
To Paul and Mary for the piece they gave us on cycling more, to help strengthen the legs for the marathon. To Simon for the rub downs and listening to me whinging, to Finn for her total enthusiasm, to P.Clarke for meeting with us and his advice, to M.Hopkins for the bike and all he done for us, to Bernard for the bike case, to everyone at the club for their good wishes before and after, to everyone outside the club who were wondering how much we got for the competing thank you, to my wife Maggie especially thanks for listening to my constant whinging, for all the specials dinner, for listening to my plans when she probably had no interest.
Just a quick note, I remember going up the climbs at Walhalla, there was a sign at the top “Pain is Temporary”. It may last a minute or an hour or a day or a year but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place, If I quit however it’ll last forever.Gerry
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- aquathon race 1
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well done to all club members who took part in tonights aquathon
results will follow
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- Aquathon Series
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Liquid Motion is excited to announce that it has decided to bring back the popular Aquathon series in Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina.
The series will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm sharp and consist of a 750m swim followed by a 5k run. The course is pretty straight forward and the same as pervious years.
The Aquathons have been hugely popular in previous years and were sadly missed last year. But Thanks to Stephen Donnelly who has shown the inishative in organising this years series.
Check out the calender on the home page for all the dates.
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- IRONMAN REGENSBURG
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Regensburg Germany 2010 was an experience we will never forget.
Waking up at 4am, we had breakfast got everything set up and headed down to the shuttle bus. While doing this there was groups coming from the local night club and we wished we were heading in there direction, but instead we had a long day ahead of us.The half hour bus journey brought us to the lake. There was a tense atmosphere everyone contemplating the job ahead. Arriving to the lake there was about 2000 competitors, all around us we could see very fit & lean athletes. After organising ourselves we put on our wet suits and went in for a warm up. To our surprise the lake was like a bath. We wondered would we be better off without wetsuits!!! The swim was a mass land start, so not knowing strengths of others we decided to stay close to the front.(bad idea) On the minute to go mark Stephen turned to Dave and said “ I wouldn’t be up this close in Mullaghmore”. The gun went of and it was like stepping into a boxing match. Things settled down after the 1 mile mark and we got a rhythm going,
On exiting the water it was time for the longest part of the day which was the 180k bike. the beginning of the bike course consisted of 30k of long climbs with fast decent s with 30 degree heat and slight head winds it was going to be a hard day on the bike, on the summit of Walhalla (which was a temple on top of the big climb)kids were banging drums and shouting out encouragement in there native language,
The first 80k seemed like a normal sprint distance, we were well hydrated with all the water stations on the course,
The second lap seemed harder but again the massive support got us through (as well as the 12 gels that Stephen took), for both of us the last 20k was a blur but we got through it, with Stephen with an upset stomach and Dave feeling his age the next part which was the marathon seemed next to impossible.
On the first 5k of the run we both suffered a lot of pain in our shins which we never suffered before, but once we got through the first 5k our legs found the rhythm to keep going. The run was 4 10k loops of the city of Regensburg. Cobble stoned streets were again lined with supporters, with 5 aid stations on the 10k loop, we were kept well hydrated while sponges and ice kept us cool from the 30 degree heat,Stephen: ''after the 20k mark i started getting bad stomach cramps and couldn’t take any food on, looking back maybe all them gels i took was a bad idea! so with a run/walk combination it got me to the last 8k where I finished with a nice run pace to the line''Dave: ''the 10k loops were counted by a coloured band system starting with green and finishing with the one we all remembered the pink band!! on the first lap it was so hard to see people with more than one band on, because you knew they were so much closer to the finish, a run/walk combination and the help of the aid stations got me to my final 10k where I collected my pink band and decided now it was time to enjoy what Regensburg had to offer, with the aid of mini cakes and coca cola I happily hit the finish line''
Stephen: ''thinking back if I had a better nutritional plan I would have had a more consistent race, but I think that will be put down to experience''
Dave: ''ironman triathlon is the purest form of triathlon because it brings you back to your first triathlon, which to finish is the goal.
I see myself as an average triathlete, but training with friends, it s an achievable goal! Thanks Gerry!!!! Gerry will have his account of the day up soon.
We would like to thank all the club members that wished us luck up to the event and Jimmy and Simon in Molloys for all the help and advice
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- Swim Tonight
- Swim in Enniscrone tonight meeting at pier at 7pm
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- IRONMAN Regensburg
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Congratulations Stephen Donnelly, David Donnelly, and the legend Gerry Devaney. Ballinas' three new Ironmen who all completed their first IRONMAN in Regensburg, Germany on Sunday.
All three produced some fantastic time with Stephen finishing in 11hours and 10 minutes, David in 12hours and 30 minutes and Gerry in 13 hours and 53 minutes.
Remember the saying
"2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run - boast for the rest of your life"
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- Galway Bay Swim 2010
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A big thank you to all of you who supported me in my recent 13KM swim across Galway Bay, I finished on Saturday and here is my story.....
From Munster all the way home to Connacht….
The 24 July was a date that I had set aside since January this year, like many other Saturdays during the summer months I was giving up that weekend for sport but this event was special. Since watching the 2009 Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay swimmers finishing in Salthill one afternoon last summer, I had pretty much decided that I could possibly attempt the 13KM feat. The more I thought about it, the more I really wanted to do it and I got my name down on the start list in early 2010. Figured I better start swim training…Although I’m a triathlete, I could never call myself a swimmer. Proper swimmers are those who went training at 6am while in school and competed in galas, swim competitions etc from a young age. These are athletes who have a beautiful gliding technique, an amazing core and a fantastic fluidity in the water that I could only ever imagine possessing. Me? I only started swimming properly in 2008 when suffering with a running injury! I’ve loved the water ever since but no matter how much training I ever do; I will never match those real swimmers!
Last Saturday morning I arrived on a very lonely wild stony beach in Auginish, Co. Clare, here our 13KM swim would commence. It was a very misty, wet, grey morning which wasn’t too encouraging but I was concentrating on the positive, it wasn’t too cold! I had decided a long time ago that if I was to do the swim that it would be without a wetsuit, and I never doubted my ability to opt for my swimsuit and brave the cold Atlantic waters. As I watched about half the swimmers put their comfy wetsuits on, I did look on in envy but only for a moment, and I returned my attention to my tub of Vaseline!
After a brief (very un-glamorous) photo shoot we headed to the water, I was eager to get moving at this stage, and it was a very relaxed start. I certainly was not going to panic, I’d hours of swimming ahead of me, I figured I’d get into a nice pace and hopefully stick with it! Visibility was poor, Deer Island is about 1KM off shore, and our boats were going to pick us up there but I couldn’t see it at all so I just kept swimming. Instructions were for us to keep moving and let the boats find us; I was picked up after about 30 minutes and was quite happy to see the Mayo flag flying high on my rib. I passed through the 1 hour mark with no problems. It got a little rough the further in to bay I headed and although I was swimming strong for the next hour and 30 minutes, I think my hard work may have backfired a little!
At 2 hours 30 minutes, I could see the wide backdrop of Salthill and my boat figured that I was about 1 hour out. I was delighted at such progress but then I began to hurt a considerable amount with the more effort I put in earlier, my left shoulder had taken the stress of the waves hitting me out in the bay and began to cause trouble. My poor hips were aching from kicking hard and began to cease up when I stopped for any length of time so I had to keep swimming. Salthill was not getting any closer; I began to despair a little. Swimming towards the boat to get drinks was effort, and keeping myself upright to drink was even harder, I was sinking quickly. Put it this way, I was perfectly able to fire the water bottle right back to my boat lads at the 1 hour mark but at that stage I could hardly lift my hands up to attempt to throw it up to them.
The funny thing was that when I was swimming, I was ok, not perfect but I was much better than when I was stopped. So I figured that I had got to put my head down and somehow keep my arms moving, somehow! I eventually got word from the boat that I was 1KM out, for motivation one of the lads said, you’ve already done 12KM! That thought stuck with me as the blurry yellow image of Blackrock became clearer and with every stroke, more realistic. There were people, lots of people waiting for me and at this stage I began to smile because I knew that I would make it, with just a little more effort, I would make it. I don’t think I stopped for that last 1KM and I felt like I was powering it home. A life guard paddled out to meet me for the last 200m, I could hear those people, and I could see the steps ahead and a big Galway flag to direct me in. I thanked the lifeguard, waved to my boat crew and climbed the steps with confidence and one massive smile on my face. I glanced at my watch, 4 hours, 11 minutes, from Munster all the way home to Connacht.
The first of the many amazing swimmers made it across in 3 hours, 3 minutes with the rest of us coming across in less than 6 hours. One of the swimmers, told me that he had a heart transplant 10 years ago, what a hero? His story is certainly more impressive than mine; that is an unbelievable achievement. The 23 fantastic swimmers of 2010 were Ronan Collins, Kevin Thornton, Aimee Walsh, Alan Quaid, Alice Flood, Barry O’Neill, Cathal Codyre, Cathal Hanley, Ernesto Antonio, Fergal O’Dowd, Grainne Read, Jillian Coll, Laoise MacNamara, Matthew O’Flaherty, Martin Kenirons, Martin McCarthy, Micheal Hanley, Sarah Early, Sorcha Barry, Simon Flately, Stephen Early, and Susanna Murphy.
I would like to thank IFI Galway who generously provided my boat and a highly professional service from start to finish. I owe a big thank you to all my boat crew for their constant encouragement and undying belief – Hugh Varley, Vincent Roche, Sean Francis, Mark Francis, Loman Forde.
Most importantly I wish to express a massive thank you to every single person who donated money to ‘Cancer Care West’ which is the chosen charity for the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim. The generosity I have witnessed over the past few weeks has been inspirational and every penny will be fully utilised to enhance the lives of those with cancer in the wider west of Ireland region. Further information available on http://www.mycharity.ie/event/sinad_roches_event/
Now I think I can finally call myself a swimmer, not a great swimmer but a swimmer none the less.
Sinéad Roche
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- Recover & prepare for next event
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Here is a link to a very good nutritional article by Andrea Cullen that helps you prepare for the next event. Might be especially useful for those recovering from the Swinford Challenge.
http://www.limericktriathlon.com/drupal/files/TRIATHLON_&_ENDURANCE_RACE_PREPARATION.pdf
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- Cycle roof rack
- Can anyone recommend what is the best roof rack to get for holding road bicycles? Any where to buy one? I don't have hatchback, so I can't use the system that hooks on the back. I have a roof rack, so thought about just getting the contraption that goes on the roof and hold the bike upright. Any advice would be much appreciated rees.qs@gmail.com Thanks.
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- leginit.com
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This might be of interest so members.
What is Legginit?
The Social Fitness Website. Discover new walking, running and cycling routes, new friends and better health. Track and share your progress with others. Meet with groups of like minded people to share your routes with. It's easier to exercise with others. Get Out and Leggit!
Clich here to find out more
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- Powerade Salmon Run 2010
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Fears that this year’s Powerade Salmon Run Triathlon would not take place due to the low water levels in the River Moy were put firmly in the realms of history as the race took place on one of the wettest days ever seen in Ballina.
The Powerade Salmon Run Triathlon which is now in its fifth year took place on Saturday the 10th of July. In previous years the race has basked in glorious sunshine, akin to Hawaii or Lanzarote (two famous Triathlon locations) however the conditions that faced the competitors for this year’s race were as close to monsoon conditions as we can get in this country. As one local competitor summed it up “people were worried that there would not be enough water in the Moy for the swim, we could have swam down Belleek Road at one stage!”
The race was a closely contested affair which was won by Mark Hogan from Pulse Triathlon Club (Dublin) who took the lead on the bike and held on to win in the remarkable time of 1:03:53 closely followed by Shane Scully from Nenagh Triathlon Club just 30 seconds behind with David Richardson from Limerick in third just 1 minute and 13 seconds behind the leader. The first locals home were the close group of Tom O' Dowd, Stephen Donnelly, Paul Reape and James Brady who came in 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th respectively. First in the female category was local girl Sinead Roche who races for Midland Tri Club in the terrific time of 1:15:03.
There was more local success when Stephen Donnelly, Michele Reynolds, James Brady and Deirdre Lynn won their respective age categories. So in all it was a very successful day for the local club Liquid Motion. ‘The Spirit of Triathlon Award’ which is memory of Mick Lyons one of the founding members of the club and who pioneered the sport of triathlon in Ballina was won by the popular James Geraghty for his achievements in the Ironman race in Germany last year.
However for all the rain fell it did not damper the spirits of the competitors taken part. Some of whom take part in triathlons every weekend, some who just pull the bike out of the shed come July to take part in the race and some who were taking part in their first ever triathlon. Most of athletes who took part said after the race that they really enjoyed it, in spite of the rain. As one said “you just have to accept the rain and get over it, sure when your wet your wet. I was roaring laughing at one stage, it got that bad”. This year’s race had a different course due to the revised traffic management system in place on the towns Bridges. Transition where the competitors change over from one sport to the other was located at Ballina Athletic track. The bike section was out the Killala Road with the turnaround located at the old Asahi plant. The run brought the athletes down and back through Belleek woods,
Liquid Motion Triathlon Club would like to thank all the stewards who had to suffer the torrential rain and all the sponsors who were involved in race, special mention to Ballina Beverages and Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacy. The club would also like to thank Steven Doyle and legginit.com (a new social networking fitness site) for their photos.
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- Galway Bay Swim 2010
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Hey Everyone!
It's Sinéad Roche here, most of you know me already…. But for anyone who doesn’t, I’m an athlete from Ballina but unfortunately I’m not living in Mayo at the moment so I’m not a member of Liquid Motion!!
Just popping a quick message up to let you guys know what I'm getting up to in less than a week....
I'm attempting a 13km/7 mile swim from Clare across to Galway on 24 July 2010... Without a wetsuit!!! That is at least 4 hours, and quite possibly 5 hours in the sea... It's not exactly the channel but still, it's not going to be pretty - to say the least!!However, I'm not doing this for fun, there are 20 of us hoping to do this for the very worthwhile charity "Cancer Care West". This is a fantastic organisation that supports people whose lives have been affected by cancer, and works tirelessly in the wider western region of Ireland.
I know and completely understand that there are a huge amount of great events and fantastic charity work happening in the club and throughout Ireland at the moment. So I mainly wanted to let you all know that I was doing this swim and if you wish to make any type of a donation, please click on the link below....
http://www.mycharity.ie/event/sinad_roches_event/Thanks a million!!!
Sinéad Roche
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- Calling Club Members - Marshalling this Sunday
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Club Members, I have received a request to see whether we can help out with some marshalling this coming Sunday for a charity run event here in Ballina. Let's show our support and thanks to some who helped out in the pouring rain at our Triathlon last Saturday. Send me a text at 087-6795897 and let me know how you are fixed. I will firm up on details by tomorrow but should only be a couple of hours.
Thanks
Bernard
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- Salmon Run Photos
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Some photos have been put up click on Photos and then Member Contributed to see all.
Orla.
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- Kids Triathlon
- Some photos have been added of the Childrens Triathlon held on Sunday 11th July 2010. See 'Photos' section.
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- Final Results for Salmon Run 2010
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Click here for the full breakdown with positions for each discipline.
Also a word of Thanks to all our sponsors :
Ballina Dental Practice,Ballina Sports and Leisure Centre,Ballina Swimming Pool,Brennans Lane Bar and Restaurant,Catered for You- John and Mary Barrett,Clubhouse Catering- Ballina Golf Club,Courthouse Hotel and Dock Bar,Crockets Restaurant,Davy's Lawnmower and Tool Hire,Exposure Castlebar,Michael Hopkins Bike Shop Ballina,Maithú IT Solutions,Hotel Ballina,Ice House Hotel,Gerry Kenny Sports,Molloy's Lifestyle Pharmacies,Murphy Bros Bar and Restaurant,North West Surf School,Tom O' Connor Hygeine Products,Powerade,Brian Tuffy's Gala Ballina.
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- Real training!
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Should we incorporate this into the Monday swimming training?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3S0wu4Zbfk
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- Found in Transition
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Yesterday on clearing up transition we came across the following items;
- Red and black cyclists helmet with Cougar on side
- Small blue bag of sports clothes with bib number 234 inside
- Black gortex water proof coat - North face Summit Face Mens Medium
- blue and black BBB cycling helmet
If you are the owner of any of these items please can you phone 086-8582051 and we can arrange collection.
Bernard
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- Powerade SalmonRun 2010 Thankyou to all Volunteers
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Yesterday we held our 2010 Powerade Salmon Run Triathlon. The rain held off while we prepared for the event however just as we opened transition the heavens opened. Thankfully however it did not reduce the enthusiasm of everyone competing and we had tremendous support from many local groups, family members, and friends who provided marshalling on the day.
I write this brief note to thank all of our volunteers. They are too many to list individually.
We thank the members of Grainne Uaile Sub-Aqua Club, Moy Canoe Club, the Lifeguards from Ballina Swimming Pool, the many Marshalls and great support from Ballina Festival, An Garda Siochana, Order of Malta, Civil Defence, Moy Cycling Club, Ballina Athletic Club and the Fit for Life team, The Rotary Club, all at Ballina Sports Centre, our main Sponsor Powerade and Ballina Beverages, Club members, family members, and friends.
Our provisional results are posted and we will ensure to submit the finalised results to TI as part of the 2010 National Series. We will follow with a full race report and a collection of photos on our website.
Hopefully we will see you back in 2011 and surely we can count on somewhat better weather.
Bernard McGuinness
Race Director
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- Salmon Run 2010 Results
- Congratulations to everyone who completed the Salmon Run today, click here for results
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- Club Jackets
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Great news the new club jackets will be in Ballina tomorrow. They are coming down by bus in the morning and will go on sale at 12 at the Ballina Sports and Leisure Centre (same place as registration). This will allow enough time for people to wear them before and after the race.
The jackets will go on sale on a first come first serve basis to fully paid up club members only. Cost will be €50 and it will be cash only transaction. Only 1 jacket per club member and unfortunately we will be unable to hold any jackets for other people.
A huge thank you to Linda Sweeney and David Doyle who thankfully collected the parcel from the depot in Dublin and are sending it down in the morning.
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- Club Jackets go on sale (at last)
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The much coveted Liquid Motion cycling jackets are to arrive from Scotland tomorrow. They will go on sale on a first come first serve basis. Only fully paid club members will be able to purchase the jackets (only 1 jacket per member as there is limited stock).
The jackets which have been subsidised by the club will cost 50 euro and will go on sale at 6pm at the Ballina Swimming Pool. This will allow people to help in the preparations which are taken place at 7pm for the Salmon Run.
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- Triathlon Ireland Membership and One Day Licenses
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To all entrants,
For insurance purposes all individuals competing in the Salmon run MUST have either Triathlon Ireland membership or a One Day License (ODL) to compete.
These MUST be purchased prior to the event (Deadline is midnight on the 8th of July). One Day Licenses can NOT be purchased on the day of the race.
Failure to present with TI Membership or a ODL along with valid ID will result in a refusal to compete in the race.
Could all entrants please please ensure that they have Valid ID and either TI Membership or a ODL on the day at registration.
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- Salmon run 2010 information
- Please click on the pdf below to download the Salmon Run 2010 booklet.
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- Liquid Motion bags 2 Bronze Medals at Europeans
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Congratulations to Sharon O'Hara and James Brady who won Bronze in their respective age groups in Athlone at the weekend. This is a fantastic achievement for both athletes and it was great to see Liquid Motion up on the podium at the Europeans.
Well done also to all the Liquid Motion athletes who took part in both the Sprint and Standard distance races over the weekend. It is a wonderful experience to represent your country and all who competed will agree it was a great weekend overall.
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- Salmon Run Entry being finalized today
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The finalized entry list for the Salmon Run 2010 is being made today at 12:00h so if you have and entry to transfer/change, please do so before noon today.
Thanks
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- No swim training
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Just letting everyone know once again that there will not be open water swim training on Monday night (5th). We are having a meeting to finalise the last minute details for the Salmon Run Triathlon.
The meeting is at 7pm in the Dock Bar
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- Mayo Fit4 Life 5 km Summer Series
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Wednesday 30 June @ 8PM - Castlebar
Wednesday July 7 @ 8PM - Swinford
Wednesday July 14 @ 8PM - Claremorris
For more Information - www.mayoac.com
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- Accommodation Available
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For those people looking for accommodation for the 10th of July, Hotel Ballina have had a reduction in a major booking for the 10th July. There are now rooms available for €50 per person sharing including full Irish breakfast and use of leisure facilities.
Further Accommodation details are here
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- SalmonRun 2010 Organising Committee Meeting
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Calling all Liquid Motion Club Members. On Monday 5th July there will be an organising Committee Meeting for our SalmonRun2010 Triathlon, at 7pm in the Dock Bar. All Club Members are asked to attend as we have much work to do to finalise all preparations for our Salmon Run 2010. The weekly club swim meet at Enniscrone will not take place on Monday 5th July to allow all club members attend our meeting.
Thanks
Bernard
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- Practice swim of SalmonRun2010 route
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There will be a practice swim of the Salmon Run 2010 route this coming Thursday (June 24th) which has been organised with the permission of access to the slipway for the swim exit, and after advising the Fisheries. We will meet at Ballina Athletic Club Carpark (main entrance) at 5.30pm. We will then "car pool" to the start point and enter the water at 5.45pm. If you are joining then I ask that you do come first to BAC car park as we need to agree pool cars to bring people to the swim start and we also want to have a swim safety briefing. This will be the only organised practice swim of the River Moy in advance of our 2010 Salmon Run Triathlon. We are organising this event for Club members.
Anyone interested in doing the bike and run legs afterwards should make sure to bring along their gear.
See you on Thursday.
Bernard
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- Live Replay of Salmon Run 2010 Course
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You can get a live replay of the swim, cycle and run routes for the Salmon run 2010 by opening the links below in the latest version of google earth (5.2) (http://earth.google.com)
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- Extra swim training for Mullaghmore
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Extra swim training arranged for Mullaghmore at the weekend. Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 16th) at the pier in Enniscrone at 7pm
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- New route for Salmon Run 2010
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Due to a revised traffic layout in Ballina town and in the interest of safety, the route for the Ballina Salmon Run 2010 has been changed.
Details on the new route can be found here
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- Club training session Fri 11th June
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We will be having a bike and run training session tomorrow (Fri 11th June) meeting at the front entrance to Ballina Athletic Club at 7pm. This session is for club members.
Bernard
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- entry transfered
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my entry is transfered
thanks Garret
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- entry available 4 salom run
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my entry is transfared
thanks Garret
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- Salmon Run 2010 Organising Committee Meeting
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Colleagues
I have changed the date and time of our next Triathlon Organising meeting to this coming Monday (7th June) to take place at the Dock Bar at 5pm. This will hopefully allow time for all club members returning from participating at different competitions (or just away for the weekend) to join. Our intention is to end the meeting by 6.30pm to allow time for Club members to head to Enniscrone for a swim.
Thanks
Bernard McG
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- Our new club Jackets
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We are delighted to announce that we will be getting new club jackets this year. The jacket is from Endura and is called The Pro Windtex® Jacket.
The Pro Windtex® Jacket is made from waterproof/windproof breathable membrane fabric. Perfect for severe winter conditions.
The Pro Windtex® Jacket has a thick brushed back inner for maximum insulation in very low temperatures. Additional features include; Flatlock stitching for maximum strength and comfort, reflective detail for improved visibility and zipped rear pocket compartment for valuables with media port.
Endura has claimed that we will have the jackets before The Salmon Run Triathlon however other suppliers have let us down in the past so keep an eye here on the website or on the Facebook and Twitter page for updates and a date for purchase. There is a limited number of Jackets in the different sizes. The jackets are unisex and it is the blue Mens size guide that people should look at.
Endura size guide can be found here
Picture of Jacket can be found here
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- Lough Key 2010 open for entry
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Lough Key is now open for entry on Run Ireland
http://www.runireland.com/events/2010-09-05/lough-key-triathlon
Limited to 300 so it will fill fast.
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- Open Water Swimming
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The start of the summer is here and it is time we braved the Atlantic once again.
The swimming training will follow the same format as last year sea swims. The first swim of summer will take place on Monday May 31st. We will meet at Enniscrone Pier at 7pm and then swim to the beach and back. Any weaker swimmers have the option to make the short walk back from the beach.
Swimming training will continue on a Monday evening at 7pm throughout the summer. Last year we also incorporated a run after the swims so make sure to bring the runners.
The sea swims are an ideal opportunity for any club member who wishes to gain confidence in the open water.
This training is only open to 2010 Liquid Motion Tri Club members and any individual who takes part does so at their own risk and is responsible for their own safety at all times.
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- Tri-Burgh
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Tri-Burgh is a triathlon which takes place in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo on Saturday June 5th 2010.
Tri-Burgh is an Olympic distance triathlon; swim 1500m, Bike 40 Km, Run 10 Km. The course is varied & includes challenges specific to the course and the geography of west Mayo.
Hot showers and meals are available for all competitors in Louisburgh afterwards followed by a prize giving cermony. There will be some special celebrity guests attending the triathlon and all finishers will receive a unique gift.
Check out the website for more details http://www.triburgh.ie/
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- Second wave of entries for Salmon Run 2010
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The second wave of entries for the Salmon Run 2010 will go live today at 14:00, the first wave sold out in 5 minutes on April 1st so good luck today. Click here to enter at 14:00
Online entry for the event has improved slightly from last year, entrants will automatically be set up with a user account where they can edit/transfer/cancel their online entries after successful registration. More information can be found here http://www.liquidmotion.ie/membership/faq/
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- Triathlon route cycle and run
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This evening we had our planning meeting for our 2010 Salmon Run Triathlon. Unfortunately we had a small attendance. In preparation for the SalmonRun 2010 Triathlon there will be a cycle and run to review this years route, meeting at 7pm sharp this Friday (May 7th) at the end of Bachelors Walk. This is a Club cycle and run and therefore is only open to Liquid Motion Club Members (for insurance purposes). It is not a race but a steady bike and run to review the route.
On Friday we will take the opportunity to start to confirm names of family members and friends who will be marshalling where Club members are participating in our 2010 Salmon Run. In order to ensure the safety of our Triathlon and involvement of all Club Members this year we require that 2 family members/friends are confirmed as marshalls for each Club member participating.
Looking forward to seeing you on Friday.
Bernard
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- Club Meeting Dock Bar Monday 3rd May 19:00
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We are having a club meeting in preparation for the Salmon Run 2010 in the Dock bar on Monday May 3rd at 19:00. All members welcome.
Thanks
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- Spring Duathlon Series 2010 - Race 3 Results
- We were blessed with another dry day for the final round of the duathlon series at the Ramada Hotel. As with the previous two instalments it was fiercely competitive from the off. Tom O'Dowd went out like a rocket on the opening run but was eventually over hauled before the first transition with Gareth McCormack leading in, closely followed by Tom, Stephen Donnelly and Paul Dunne. Out on the bike and into the strong headwind on the N26, Paul Dunne hit the front with only Gareth able to follow. These two went into T2 together and Gareth eked out a lead on the final run to come home in 37'24" - a time identical to Paul's course record from the March round. In the women's race Deirdre Lynn was first home again with a very quick 45'45". Well done to all who took part in the series and thanks to Paul and Mary Dunne for timings, prizes and organising post-race food and refreshments. Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.
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- Last Night of Swimming
- Just a quick note to let everyone know that this Thursday is the last session of swimming training. It will be slightly different from the usual sessions as we try to make things a little more "fun" hopefully! We should be hitting the Atlantic come the end of May.
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- Sligo Tri 2010
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I received an email this week from John Hanley of Sligo Triathlon Club to let us know that registration is open for the Sligo Tri taking place this year at Rosses Point on July 31st at 11am. It is a sprint distance and registration is open on activeglobal.com
Bernard
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- Mullaghmore Registration
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Registration for the Mullaghmore Triathlon is OPEN.
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- Mullaghmore Registration
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Registration for Mullaghmore Triathlon takes place at NOON on the 6th of April.
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- Entry Management and Cancellations
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Registrants can now edit/cancel/transfer their entries at http://www.liquidmotion.ie/entry/manage if they so wish. This can be done by logging on with the user account that was created for you during registration.
There are currently 13 unpaid entries http://www.liquidmotion.ie/entry/salmon-run-2010/list/#unpaid_entries , these entries will expire after 24 hours. Owners of the entries can pay for them by clicking on their name.
Expired entries are automatically cancelled at 9:05 every morning thus making the entry available for someone else to enter.
More information can be found here
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- Second wave of Registrations, May 6th 14:00
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For anyone who missed registration today, a second wave of registrations (90 Individuals and 10 Teams) will open on May 6th at 14:00
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- Individual Entries Sold Out
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Wave 1 of Individual Entries is now sold out!
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- Salmon run 2010 Entry Information
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Entry for the Salmon Run 2010 will go live today at 14:00, places sold out in 20 minutes last year, so good luck today. Click here to enter at 14:00
Online entry for the event has improved slightly from last year, entrants will automatically be set up with a user account where they can edit/transfer/cancel their online entries after successful registration. More information can be found here http://www.liquidmotion.ie/membership/faq/
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- Cape Town Argus Cycle 2010
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In sunnier climates in South Africa, I enjoyed taking part in the 33rd Cape Argus Cycle tour. The race winds its way through breathtaking scenery in the Cape Peninsula and is extremely well supported along the 110km route. It's a fairly busy affair with over 35 thousand competing starting in 70+ waves several minutes apart, so the odd pile-up is not uncommon! Conditions were breezy and warm, but a lot more pleasant than 2009 race where the wind was so strong (see U-Tube clip) competitors struggled to start and there were thoughts of abandoning when the Porta-loos started flying across the start!
Getting to Cape Town was fairly straight forward and it was good to see the airlines had no problems with bicycle transport. I was even pleasantly surprised not to be charged by either BA or Aer Lingus!
Perhaps we might get a Liquid Motion group together for the 34th Argus in 2011?!
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- Salmon Run 2010 Registration
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Salmon run registration will open at 14:00 on Thursday April 1st, more information can be found here http://www.liquidmotion.ie/salmon_run/.
A new user account system is in place this year that will allow registrants to modify their entry after purchase.
There will be no refund on registration fees on cancellations but users can transfer entries between each other up to 2 weeks before the event.
Good luck on Thursday
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- Spring Duathlon Series 2010 - Race 2 Results
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Well done to everyone who turned out at the Ramada on Saturday for the second Duathlon. The weather was near perfect and most people posted significantly faster times. It was another hotly contested race with David Sands shaking things up with a scorching opeing run. However Paul Dunne showed much improved running form to stay in touch and then put his slick transition skills to great use to come out on the bike in the lead. He built up a healthy lead on the bike, which was more than enough to hold off the chase on the second run.
Next race is on the 24th April at 11am (sign on at 10.30am) at the Ramada. Tea and sandwiches after.
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- THE MASSAGE CLINIC
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THE MASSAGE CLINIC
TREATMENT OF SPORT INJURY, CHRONIC PAIN AND TENSION
SIMON WALSH
Floor 1-Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacy,
Bunree, Ballina, Co Mayo.
Tel: 0872388533
Email: simonwa@eircom.net
REDUCED FEES AVAILABLE FOR MONTH OF APRIL. ALL FEES FOR MONTH OF APRIL WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITY.
PLEASE RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
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- Moy Half Marathon Practice Run
- Feel like a long run!? Thursday the 1st April a group of runners are meeting at the rugby club at 6:00pm to run the race route. Anyone interested is welcome to come along. It’s a great opportunity to check out the course in advance of the half marathon in May.
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- Can now login with your email
- For those of you who might forget their username for liquidmotion.ie, you can now login with your email or username and your existing password. Thanks
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- Club Meeting Monday 29th March
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There will be a club meeting next Monday 29th March at the Dock Bar at 8pm. The purpose of the meeting is to review preparation for this years PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon. Hope all Club members can join as we still need to confirm some members of the organising committee and guidelines for Club members who wish to enter this years event, to ensure we have experienced triathletes marshalling on the day.
In addition, we will start to collect names of club members who wish to purshase a Club cycling jacket prior to placing the order.
Thanks
Bernard
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- Spring Duathlon Series 2010 - Race 1 results
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Finally the results for race one of the Spring Duathlon Series are available. There was an excellent turnout of 25 on what started out as a mild and very spring-like morning, and ended with a wintry deluge. A stiff headwind on the outward section of the bike also made the going tough. We also had a few visiting competitiors. Both the men's and women's races were very close with the lead in the men's race changing hands several times.
Its forecast dry with light winds on Saturday so get out to the Ramada and see if you can beat your mark. Race starts 11am sharp with sign on at 10.30am. Please note that only people with Triathlon Ireland membership will be allowed to compete (either full or associate). The last race in the series will take place on the 24th April where tea and sandwiches will be provided in the Ramada Hotel.
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- Turbo Training
- Location: Ballina Sports and Leisure Centre. Date: Wednesday 31st March, 8:00 pm - SHARP.
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- 2010 Kerryhead Triathlon
- The Date for this years Triathlon has been set for Saturday 28th August 2010. I have been told by local weather experts to expect good calm sunny weather so be sure to register soon to ensure your place. Thanks again to everyone who particpated in last years event and for those who provided feedback. We have taken your suggestions on board and are sure that they will make this years event even more enjoyable and exciting. A special early bird price is avaiable to anyone registering for the event before 31st May 2010, so be sure to take advantage of this offer. Full details of the triathlon will be published closer to the date but you can expect the routes to be simialar to last years but with more mile markers and refreshments available to competitors. We have also launched a facebook page for the Triathlon so be sure to check us out on facebook here and become a fan.The Triathlon is organised by members of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival Committee and Enable Ireland Kerry Services. Money rasised from the event is used to provide services to children and adults with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and movement delays. Thank you for taking Action on Disability. www.kerryheadtriathlon.com
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- womens leisure cycle
- there will be a womens leisure cycle taking place on saturday 10th april from swinford community centre at 10 am , contact ian gourlay 0868145611 for details or check www.womenscycling.ie
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- Running - Local Road Races for March and April
- • Tubbercurry 10km, 17th March • Ballinrobe 8km, Sunday, 21st March - 2:00pm • Kilmovee 10km, Monday, 5th April - 1 pm • Sligo Carney Lisadell 10km, Monday, 5th April 2010 - 12:00pm
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- 2009 Duathlon Results - Times to Beat!!
- A little reminder of some members reults in the Spring duathlon in 2009. Stephen Donnelly 57:55, Eamonn Kennedy 1:05:15, Thomas Lynn 1:06:46, Sinead Roache 1:07:28, James Clarke 1:11:52, Michele Reynolds 1:13:25, Sharon O’Hara 1:15:03, Patrick Murtagh 1:16:11, Ivan Kelly 1:16:12, Michael Flynn 1:21:35
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- TI Training for race officials and race directors
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Triathlon Ireland are organising training for race officials and race directors to take place on Saturday 6th March in Galway (see TI Web site for details). I will attend as race director for our PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon 2010, and Deirdre Lynn has confirmed her attendance which is great as Deirdre took on board the role of TD in 2009 and supported several events. Stephen Donnelly has also volunteered to attend and represent our club as a TI race official. Please can you let me know by replying to our club email address, replying to this news item, or giving me a call, if you are interested in attending this training and representing TI (and Liquid Motion) as a race official during the 2010 season.
Thanks
Bernard
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- CLub Meeting Monday March 1st
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Everyone, I am calling a club meeting to take place at the Dock Bar at 8pm on Monday March 1st. The purpose of the meeting is to form a Committee to lead the organisation of our 2010 PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon. As we all know this is our main club event of 2010, and this year has the added importance of being accepted as a a TI National Series Event. I ask everyone to attend as it is important that we form our strongest organising committee to date to build on all of the successes, and that we as a club continue to ensure that the PowerAde Salmon Run Triathlon is one of the premier Triathlons on the Irish calendar.
Thanks
Bernard
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- Turbo Training
- Turbo training will take place on Wednesday nights for the next three weeks (Wed 24th Feb - 10th March) in Ballina Sports and Leisure Centre. The session will last for one hour and will start at 8:00pm SHARP so please leave plenty of time to get set up. Bike, turbo and heart rate monitor required. Please contact Michele if you need further information 086-4180159. See you then.
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- Cycle Transport Box
- Hi Does anyone have a bicycle hardcase that I could rent or borrow for 2.5 weeks in March? Going to South Africa and can't justify forking out €250 for a new. Having said that, if I borrowed yours and anything happened to it, I'd replace it of course. Please let me know. Thanks, Simon rees.qs@gmail.com
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- Online Membership
- Liquid motion membership can now be bought online for €15. You have to register as a member of the site first and then pay the membership fee through paypal. All members will be able to post news and photos (soon) once registered as members. Thanks
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- Swimming Training
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Swimming training will recommence after its long Christmas break this Thursday the 11th of Febuary at 9:30pm in the Ballina Swimming Pool.
The training will follow the same format at before and is open to all club memebers.
The cost is €5 per session which covers the hire of the pool.
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- Triathlon Ireland Awards
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Congratulations to Sharon O Hara and James Brady who won 2 medals each, at the annual Triathlon Ireland Awards ceremony in Dublin last Saturday night.
It is a fantastic achievement for both and a just reward for all the hard work they put in last year.
It was great to see our small club being represented along with biggest and best Ireland has to offer. The annual awards highlight the best athletes in Ireland and reward them for their performances.
So on behalf of the entire club we would like to again congratulate both Sharon and James for their performances.
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- introduction to turbo training
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THERE WILL be an itroduction to turbo training evening next wednesday meeting at the sports centre in ballina at 7.30 sharp. Anyone interested should bring bike\turbo trainer heart rate monitor if you have one, plenty of fluids and a towel as there will be some sweat!The session is suitable for all abilities and there will be some instruction on training using heart rate monitors.ALL ARE welcome even if you dont own a turbo but are curious as to how to go about training with one you should get something out of it.See ye there! pAUL
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- spring duathlon series
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The ice is melting so its time to dust off those bikes and get back in the saddle for 2010!! we hope to run a 3 race series on the last saturday of each month starting on the 27th of febuary . This will be an ideal session to get people used to running off the bike and will entail a2.5k run 15 k bike 2.5k run format to suit all levels of ability, sign on from 10.30 am meeting in the ramada hotel car park entry a paltry 5 euro which hopefully will go to fund a digital timing clock for the club, race start 11 am sharp.....see ye all there!
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- Triathlon Ireland eBulletin – 17/01/10
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Triathlon Ireland eBulletin – 17/01/10
Just over two weeks into the new year and I wonder how many well intentioned resolutions are still intact. 2010 promises to be massive for triathlon in Ireland with more events than ever, and the hosting of the European Championships in Athlone in July. Hopefully there will be something on the calendar for everyone interested in our sport, regardless of location or ability.
In order to get a strong organizational structure to ensure that 2010 runs smoothly, we’ll be hosting our Annual General Meeting on 30th January. We thought that it would therefore be appropriate to provide some early information as to the business of the day and the full AGM booklet will be available on the TI website four or five days prior to the meeting. Nominations close this Friday and it will take a further couple of days to then finalise the booklet.
Nominations received to date:
President - Mark Riseley (proposed – Brian Heffernan, seconded – Thomas Duffy)
Secretary - Conal Heatley (proposed – Peter Jack, seconded – Hugh McAtamney)
Treasurer - Matt Coughlan (proposed – Peter Coughlan, seconded – John Walnutt)
Three of the provincial representatives will also require ratification following their previous co-option by the board. Tommy Linton was elected at the Ulster branch AGM but the other provinces have not had similar meetings. Eidin Christie has been representing Munster for some time now and Karl McCann (Leinster) and Tony Daley (Connaught) have also agreed to offer their services. For the first time in a number of years, this will provide Triathlon Ireland with a fully constituted board approved by the membership.
The AGM will also see the usual reports being presented by the office bearers and the discussion of any motions that are submitted. To date, two have been drafted by the board. The first of which calls for an EGM to be held in May, the second looks at permanently changing the date of future AGMs.
The May EGM (possibly Saturday 8th) will allow the finances for 2009 to be presented and voted upon. This will then bring all accounts up to date. Unfortunately, due to the historic January AGM date, there has never been time to finalise accounts and present immediately, leading to our current situation whereby the accounts presented each year are actually 13 months old. The EGM will also see a new Constitution being offered to the membership for approval. The current document is dated and is not suitable for a modern governing body. Following legal advice, and with input from the sports councils and our membership, a new Constitution will be drafted and presented to members in each of the provinces prior to the EGM.
The second motion will look to permanently rectify the presentation of accounts issue by moving the AGM date. If the annual meeting is held in March or April each year, sufficient time will be available to finalise accounts and have them audited. The closing date for any additional motions is also Friday 22nd January.
Tickets for the Annual Awards Dinner are now available by ‘phoning the Triathlon Ireland office on 01 276 4934. This black tie affair will take place in the O’Callaghan Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin following the AGM. Full details are on the website.
Yours in Sport
Conal Heatley
Secretary, Triathlon Ireland
secretary@triathlonireland.com
Tel: 00353 83 374 6607
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- Liquid Motion on Facebook
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Liquid Motion has finally caught up with the rest of the world and is now on both Facebook and Twitter (Twitter name - LiquidMotionTri).
All the Facebook addicts out there can have a look and join the page as a fan. This should allow all members to have an imput and keep in touch with one another.
I think i may have just given myself a lot more work but no worries.
Enjoy
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- Swimming Training
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Swim training will resume on Thursday the 11th of Feburary at the usuall time of 9 30pm.
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- 8 Pilates Classes for club members
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After the highly successful introduction to Pilates class which took place before Christmas the Instructor Caroline Slowey has decided to organise 8 classes for club members.
Starting on Thursday the 14th of January and taking place every Thursday night from 8pm to 9pm in Eagles Leisure Centre (Downhill Hotel)
The price for the 8 sessions is €80
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- James Geraghty's epic struggle
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Click below to read James remarkable story.
