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Alnwick Tri was formed following the success of the first triathlon in September 2004 at the Willowburn Sports Centre. It has quickly become the largest triathlon club in Northumberland.
Alnwick Tri caters for novice triathletes or those wanting to try the sport for the first time, as well as more experienced triathletes. If you're interested in trying out the sport or joining the club, you're welcome to come along to any of our training sessions.
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| Newbiggin Aquathlon results |
Only three entries for Alnwick Tri in Saturday's aquathlon - a shame, because it was a really fun race. The 500m swim was nicely laid out with a mass beach start (always fun) and the sun came out for the fast 3-lap run along the prom, with plenty of spectators cheering. The 2pm start didn't hurt either :-)
Jo Gascoigne-Owens had the best result. 4th overall coming out of the swim (although not calling out her race number means no accurate split) and a strong run meant 2nd female, 7th overall in 28:57.
Ian Simon had a nightmare swim (10:03, 12th fastest according to the results, but probably 14th or 15th with a few missing splits), but recovered to unleash a storming run (18:30, 3rd quickest of the day) to snatch 4th place overall in 28:33
Helen Jones was 31st in 36:37 (no splits).
Hopefully, next year we'll get a few more out to enjoy a fun race on our doorstep.
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| Tuesday Time-trial |
 Last night's TT was very successful - a few more people out than we've been getting in Amble despite the threat of rain. Deadly Dave was fastest on the night, impressively beating Ian Straughan (Breeze Bikes team) into second by 2 seconds.
To simplify things, rather than registering at Willowburn we'll produce the start list at the bridge, a few minutes before the first rider goes off. We would still advise parking at Willowburn for anyone driving, but a lot of people are heading straight for the bridge and meeting there. Please do try to be at the bridge by 6:50 to give the starter chance to organise the start list.
I know I've said it before, but I firmly believe the TT to be the most important training session of the week for anyone racing sprint or Olympic-distance races. Regular attendance WILL improve your race times dramatically, so if you're thinking about giving it a try - just do it!
As always, assistance with volunteers to time the event would be appreciated!
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| Pacing study at Northumbria University |
From Kev Thomas:
At Northumbria University we are currently conducting a study looking at the effects of controlling pacing strategy on time trial performance. We are looking for volunteers to take part in this study. You will be required to complete 5 visits to our labs in the centre of Newcastle for the following:
Visit 1: Max test and practice 20 km time trial
Visit 2: Self-paced 20 km time trial
Visits 3, 4 and 5: Controlled pace 20 km time trials
Participants will be paid £50 for their efforts in the study.
Volunteers need to be male, aged 18-40 and experienced cyclists. If you’d like to take part please get in touch with Kevin on 0191 227 4863 / email: kevin2.thomas@northumbria.ac.uk
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| Thursday lake swim |
 We will be down at the lake early for the next couple of weeks (6pm start) as there are a couple of people training for UK Ironman and Channel Swim in just a few weeks time. Feel free to come and swim at any time from 6 as we will be there through the normal 7pm session as well.
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| Try-a-Tri taster |
Tyne Tri are organising a try-a-tri race for novices at Benfield on Saturday 9 August.
There's kids events plus an adult race (200m swim / 6k bike / 3k run).
Sounds like its not a training day like ours, but a slightly longer race than we have that's for novices only, so a more relaxed atmosphere than normal.
There's more details on Northern Pulse (http://www.northernpulse.co.uk/articles_61546.html) or by contacting our regional development manager, Georgie Rutherford (georgierutherford@britishtriathlon.org)
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| Ironman France |
Verity Currie completed Ironman France this weekend. She was 22nd in category in a total time of 13hrs 29min.
Swim 1hr 24min
Bike 6hr 26min
Run 5hr 24min
It looks as if the run was tough for her as she was slowing considerably and the marathon took her an hour longer than the last Ironman she did.
She made up places on the bike so her status as a cycling godess remains!
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| Cleveland Short Course Triathlon |
 Sunday 15th June saw three Alnwick Tri Members make the journey to Ellerton water park for the Cleveland "Short" Course Triathlon, which in the end felt like a sprint race after a last minute traffic accident meant the bike course had to be curtailed by 5km.
Plaudits go to John Airey who was 1st Male Vet. Andrew Clark was 63rd Male Vet, and L'il Chris was 34th Senior Male. Full results are below:
John Airey 00:18:28 (T1 00:01:34) 00:53:26 (T2 00:01:06) 00:43:15 Total 01:57:51
Andrew Clark 00:27:54 (T1 00:02:15) 00:56:07 (T2 00:00:50) 00:36:32 Total 02:03:40
Chris Graham 00:20:43 (T1 00:00:50) 00:54:04 (T2 00:00:37) 00:33:27 Total 01:49:44
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| Weekly time-trials |
We've decided to shift the Tuesday time-trials back to Alnwick. This is to
- allow easier access for most members
- to give a more realistic 'triathlon' course than the A1068 drag strip
The first TT from Alnwick will be June 24. Meet at Willowburn, 6.45pm. First riders leaving from the bridge over the A1 at 7pm.
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| Club Relays |
The National Club Relays is on 2 August at Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham.
Its a really fun day out - really frantic as each member of the team completes a 400m swim as a relay, then 15k flat & fast bike and 5k run.
I know a few local clubs will have teams in, so they'll be plenty of familiar faces.
Anyone interested, let me have a cheque for £37-50 (payable to Alnwick Tri Club). There's a £5 surcharge for non-BTA members to cover your day licence.
More details - http://www.pacesetterevents.com/national-team-relay.php
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| World Tri Championships |
At the World Sprint Championships in Vancouver:
Ian came 13th in 35-39 category with a time of 1.18.49 less than 6 minutes down on the leader.
Tracey came 16th in 35-39 category with a time of 1.41.24,
Hazel came 20th in 40-44 category with a time of 1.47.52,
Full results can be found at www.triathlon.org
WOOP WOOP GO MUM, DAD AND HAZEL!!!!!!!!
Race report from I, T and H -> Read More
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| The Berwick Curfew Run |
 The 2008 Curfew Run will take its traditional slot in July. This traditional event around the Elizabethan walls of Berwick in the time the Curfew Bell rings (continuously for 13mins from 8pm) will take place on Wednesday 16th July.
The event starts at 8.00pm and registration is from 7.00pm on the grassed area opposite the Barracks. The entry charge is £2 adults and £1 for children under 16. Entries will only be taken on the day.
The run is popular with both experienced, novice, junior and senior runners a like.
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female seniors (16 and over) and 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female juniors (under 16).
Although Berwick Borough Council, through the Sports Development Team, is putting the event on in 2008, they couldn’t do it without the support of the volunteers from Berwick Harriers running club.
Events like this could never happen without the fantastic support from local sports clubs and volunteers.
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