11th March 2024 Club Notes:
Women in Sport Week 2024
Women in Sport Week 2024 was a phenomenal success, showcasing the remarkable strength and talent of the women in our club. To highlight the special occasion, interviews were conducted with the recipients of our 2023 club awards. Their inspiring profiles can now be found on our Facebook page. Get ready to be inspired by the incredible stories of these exceptional athletes! 💪🎉
Races :
The Bentley Group walled city 10 Mile Road Race
Attracting a huge field of 1,667 runners, and organised by Derry and Strabane District Council, the race navigates its way around the shores of the river Foyle starting in St. Columb’s Park, crossing over the Foyle Bridge before making its way back over the Peace Bridge to finish at St Columbs Park.
Leading 24:7 Triathlon Club home on Saturday morning was Harriet Henderson in a swift time of 1:13:05. Others that enjoyed the event included:
Fionalla Larkin 1:16:30
Shaun Sweeney 1:17:43
Enda Kelly 1:21:35
David Larkin 1:25:54
Rory Kennedy 1:27:29
Paula Hegarty 1:32:18
Paula had a fantastic race finishing with a new PB.
All reaping the rewards of their consistent training.
Club events 2024
Registration is open on Triathlon Ireland’s website for our Try-A-Tri & Super Sprint Triathlon on 28th April and the Sheephaven Sprint and Sheephaven Half.
The Sheephaven Half is nearly at full capacity with the other races 50%sold.
> The link to register: https://app.triathlonireland.com/race-calendar/
Reminder to all members that you are only insured to take part in club activities with active club membership. Follow the link to renew / join the club https://www.triathlonireland.com/get-involved/become-a-member/
Club notes will be released weekly. If you wish your sporting endeavours to be included, you need to email or text the club PRO with your photos, times, event details by 5pm each Sunday.
Club Training
Club training continues weekly and it’s great to see increased numbers at Wednesdays swimming and Saturdays spins. The new payment system for swimming is working well. Club members are reminded to make sure to pay as a guest and that their name is typed in also so we know it’s you ! Payment link gets issued every Wednesday in the clubs what’s app.
Monday 11th March
Tuesday
Spinning/Turbo🚴 Class Aura 7.45pm – 8.45 (Coached session) arrive 5mins early to set up, Towel and drink needed.
Wednesday
Pool Swimming🏊 Aura 7pm – 8
Two coaches on Dec.
Thursday
Progression Run🏃🏼♀️ Leaving the Aura at 6:30pm
Friday (suggested)
Rest day/Strength & Conditioning or Swimming.
Saturday club cycle🚴two groups
Leaving the aura at 9am, On Friday group leaders will post up course details etc.
Club Policy: you must have front and back lights.
Sunday 9am
long run🏃🏼♀️ 12/16km conversational pace.