Club notes

Callout for Volunteers at Sheephaven Half & Sprint

The Sheephaven race is always known for its support and the volunteers that make the event extra special. Entries for the event are now closed, with 300 competing across both races. The race directors, Liam Tinney & Gavin Crawford, are asking that anyone that is available to volunteer please let them know asap via phone or email. There are many different roles involved and even if you are only available for a few hours on the morning of June 29th your help would be appreciated. Those that are competing in the Sprint race, that feel they have the energy left after it, might also like to stay and help marshal at the 70.3?!

The transfer window is open until Friday 21st June for those wishing to transfer their race entry. If anyone is looking to transfer their entry they arrange themselves. It’s done via the Triathlon Ireland website registration system. A transfer thread is available on the race Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sheephavenhalf

Club First Aid Training

For those interested there will be First Aid & Defib course on the evening of June 20th in Letterkenny. Please contact Gavin Crawford to book a place on it.

Coyle Takes Podium at Galeforce

Huge congratulation and well done to Siobhan Coyle. Siobhan travelled to Lanesborough in Longford to compete in the first race of the Gaelforce trilogy.

Coyle claimed an impressive 1st place in the veteran (over 40) category in the Gaelforce Great River swim. She recorded a time of 14:33 for the 800m course. Siobhan is competing in the series of the Gaelforce swims over the coming month and has set a high standard on her first outing.

Roe Valley Sprint Triathlon

3 club members took part in the Roe Valley Sprint Triathlon at the weekend. For some it was their first time taking on the sprint distance. As a club its fantastic to see members progress from Try A Tri to the other distances. Each race gaining in experience. Well done lads!

Kieran Fox 1:19:36

Shaun Sweeney 1:27:15

Chris Callaghan 1:34:44

Lifford Strabane Half Marathon

Adam Speer, Philip Browne and Neil Martin laced up the runners and took to the Lifford & Strabane roads for the Half marathon. Adam finished 12th overall.

Adam Speer 1:17:42

Neil Martin 1:38:08

Philip Browne 1:41:00

Leeds Half Marathon

Across the pond, Harriett Henderson, set down a new PB in the Leeds Half Marathon. Harriet’s consist efforts in training are paying off and we look forward to what her season ahead delivers.

Harriett Henderson 1:37:00

Club training 

Club training for the week ahead

Monday 20th gartan open water swimming🏊  Cancelled due to Orange Weather Warning in place.

Tuesday run🏃🏽 session, meeting point down beside the pool slides where the trytri transition was same as last week  warm-up leaving 630pm (Coached)

Wednesday swimming🏊7pm till 8 (two x Coaches) If you have them , bring along handpaddles pullbuoy and fins

Thursday TT🚴 first bike away 6.45pm sharp out at foxhalls…. Anyone free to do the timing again can you post in whats app please.

Fridays recommend rest day, swimming or strength.

Saturday biking both groups leaving the aura 8am.
On Fridays group leaders will post up course details etc.

Sunday long run 12/16k steady.

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.

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.