Club Activities

IRONMAN Copenhagen 2024

Copenhagen offered capital city racing with a quintessentially Danish atmosphere. Perfect for seasoned athletes and first timers alike, swimming 3.8km, cycling 180km and running over 42km.  5 of our clubs athletes had a fantastic weekend of racing. Congratulations to Barry, Paddy, Garrett, Odhran and Mark. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to compete in such a challenging race. Enjoy the celebrations lads!

Barry Mc Eleney 9:43:08 (43rd AG)

Mark Gallagher 10:47:09

Garrett Doherty 11:01:29

Paddy Doherty 11:27:18

Odhran Donnelly 11:48:35

Skerries Junior Triathlon

Closer to home, junior athletes Sam and Shé Bogan completed the Skerries Junior Triathlon at the weekend. Both lads put in great effort and determination. Completing a 100m sea swim, 2km bike and a 800m run. In lovely sea conditions, the lads reported it was a well run event ”and loved every minute of it”.

Club training 

Club training for the week ahead.

Monday 19th of August

Monday
Gartan open water swimming 630pm… Safety briefing 625.

Tuesday run🏃🏽 session, cancelled due to poor weather and low numbers.

Wednesday swimming🏊7pm till 8 (one x Coach) 4 lanes only…Bring handpaddles pullbuoy and fins.

Thursday TT first bike away 6.45 sharp
numbers attending will decide if it’s going ahead.

Fridays recommend rest day swimming or strength.

Saturday clubs cycle both groups pulling out 8am…..group leaders will post route and distances on Friday.

Sunday long run 12/16k steady.

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 endeavors to be included, you need to email or text the club PRO with your photos, times, event details by 5pm each Sunday.

Reminder Club Awards 2024

To be considered for an award club members are asked to ensure that their races this year are known to the committee. The weekly club reports are used to collect this information and as the main basis for deciding the winners. There are ”a few people” that took part in races and events that never sent on details to the club PRO (or where they didn’t provide ranking in a race). You have until August 31st to get that past information to us. Those that are taking part in events in the next few months are asked to ensure that you text the club PRO with this information. If you wish your sporting endeavors to be included, you need to email or text the club PRO with your photos, times, event details by 5pm each Sunday.

Information we need from you:

Race Name/ Type of Race / Time Completed in / Age Category Placing/ Overall Placing/ National series or Camp/ Ironman/ Challenge event?

And a lovely picture 🙂