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This week’s training schedule as follows: Monday: 6.30pm Speed Sessions at the Aura track. Meet at reception for warm up, on track for 6.45pm sharp. Wednesday 7pm-8pm: Lane swimming at the Aura. Online booking/paying available on https://letterkenny247.com/. Thursday 6.15pm Long run from the Aura – groups to be organised according to pave, etc. Saturday: Club …
The season is drawing to an end quickly and, more often than not, Mullaghmore is the triathlon that 24/7ers opt to sign off for the year. Well, the 24/7ers that filled out their entry application correctly anyhow (more on this later). For those who did manage to enter properly this was a nice end to …
September 11 Update: Mullaghmore, Pulse Beach Tri, GaelForce Swim … Read More »
Podiums were aplenty again this weekend as Mark Gallagher and Noelle Parker continued their excellent seasons. Mark finished second in the 40-49 age category with time of 01:21:48, while Noelle finished 3rd in the female 40-49 age category in 1:34:40. Christy Callaghan also made the trip to Lough Key and posted an impressive time of …
Lahti in Finland was the setting for the 2023 70.3 World Championships this weekend and 24/7’s Shane McNulty left his mark on the course with a fine performance, one of the many that he has produced this year. He completed the 1.9km swim course in 34:01, the 90km bike ride at an average speed of …
August 27 Update: 70.3 World Championships, Dublin City Triathlon, Lap of the Lough … Read More »
Cork and Copenhagen was where 24/7ers chose to do battle last weekend as Ironman season reached it’s peak. Our club secretary Rachael Stilvern headed to Denmark to take on the Copenhagen Ironman course, her first attempt at the full distance. As ever, Rachael got round the course assisted by her determination and loyal fan club …
August 21 Update: Ironmen & Ironwomen Quadrathon, Montalto 10k … 24/7ers do us proud! Read More »
A rare week where we had no one taking on a triathlon course but some of our bravados saw months of training pay off as they tackled the Donegal Ultra 333 course. Siobhan Coyle made it look like a walk, or cycle, in the park to cross the line as the first female in a …
August 14 Update: Donegal Ultra & your club notes Read More »
Podiums were aplenty this weekend with a whole host of top three finishes for 24/7 triathletes in different races and across various age categories. The majority of club members in action headed to Tri the Lough in Omagh. Mervyn McDowell continued his good form with a 12th place overall finish, fourth in his age category. …
August 7 Update: Tri the Lough, Loughrea, Castlerea, Bothar na Naomh Adventure Race … Read More »
Renowned as one of the most spectacular triathlon’s in the country, Gartan 2023 did not disappoint with participants coming up with spectacular and determined performances in Saint Columba’s backyard. ‘Brave souls’ is the term that will always come to mind when we look back on the annual 24/7 staging of the Gartan Triathlon. Among other …
Gartan Triathlon 2023: One Day, One Race, Four Seasons of Weather! Read More »
Last Saturday three club members made the trip to Mid Ulster for the ever popular Tri Tyrone. Mark Gallagher, Garret Doherty tackled the 70.3 course in somewhat inclement conditions. Results as follows: Mervyn McDowell posted a time of 4:47:29, Mark Gallagher with an impressive 05:02:19, and Garrett Doherty was home in 05:18:27. Our Gartan Triathlon …
Well done to Shane McNulty on a fine performance at the Skerries Triathlon today, finishing 3rd in his age category and 16th overall. The event in Skerries is part of the Triathlon Ireland National Series races. Shane tore through the swim in 15:01, cruised the cycle in 35:26, and posted an excellent run time of …
Club News: Strong Outing in Skerries, Don’t Miss Out on Gartan! Read More »