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Latest
News....
 Helvellyn
update... we have just been informed that the Great North Swim
in Windermere has been postponed due to blue green algae. We are travelling
to Ullswater tomorrow and will inspect the lake then, we have heard
NO reports that there is any problem in Ullswater. If we find there
is the swim may have to be replaced with a short run to split the field
up, updates will be given at registration, please do not email or phone
us regards this.Helvellyn
Briefing Notes now available.....
Stockton
River Rat Race are looking for volunteers to assist with
the event this weekend August 28/29. It's a very different type of race
and has over 700 entries so it should be a very interesting and entertaining
day. And they are paying cash to volunteers. If you are interested send
an email to stewart.caithness@ratraceadventure.com
Stockton
Triathlon 2010....
Lots of people did their first triathlon today 22nd Aug)at
Stockton. If you were one of those then very many congratulations to
you on taking what will hopefully be the first step to a new, enjoyable
and fulfilling pastime, I look forward to seeing you at many more races
in the future.
The weather was even better
than in the photo below, wall to wall sunshine.. it
felt like a real carnival atmosphere with great support around the course.
All the marshals were brilliant again with some starting before 7 and
not finishing until after 5 this evening, thanks to all of them for
making events like this happen. The photos and video will be linked
up to this website as soon as we have then. Provisional results can
be found below. Thanks for to all that attended...
Results for each race: - -
 Stockton
Tri....
Just been over the swim course, beautiful,
the water was a balmy 17C. . We have just cracked 400 entrants in total
which is way beyond expectations. The water may look more like tea,
(where do you think they got the name Tees from) that is because of
the peat wsahed down from the Pennies due to the recent heavey rain
up there. I have been in contact with the Environment agency today and
am assured that the water quality is very good.
All looking good for Sunday
The picture was taken this evening 17/08/2010
Lakeland
Triathlon 2010. Wow, what a change from last year, the
sun shone all the way through. Well done to all who took part. Provisional
Results are
Stockton
Tri. Entries have really gathered pace over the last
couple of weeks. Entries will still be taken over this weekend but will
be closing early next week. Briefing notes are now linked to the race
website where you will also find a beginners guide to triathlon.
For those that fancy their chances in the Standard Distance
Race remember there is
£500 for the
first man and woman finisher, £300
for second and £200 for
third.
Lakeland
Triathlon. Briefing notes now available
via the Lakeland website
Helvellyn
Training Camp. There is still time to sign up for the
Helvellyn Training Camp August 13/15th. It's a great
way to find out about the race and how best to tackle it., It's also
simply a brilliant triathlon training weekend with very experienced
and committed coaches who also know how to have a good time. All levels
catered for and timed to fire you up ready for the big race. Details
here
An
apology. To anyone that specifically bought a copy of
August's 220 magazine expecting to see the Helvellyn Recce article.
I was told by them that the article would be in August's edition. That
edition is out now and clearly the article is not in it. I am awaiting
clarification from 220, perhaps they mean the edition that comes out
in August which will be September's edition. All very confusing.
"A
Day In The Lake". . click here for
220
Triathlon Mmagazine will be running a recce article on the Helvellyn
Triathlon. They will be running an article
covering a full recce of the Helvellyn Triathlon course. If
you haven't done the race yet or have entered and want to know what
you have let yourself in for the article will give you an insight into
why Helvellyn is regarded as one of the toughest triathlon courses in
the world. Pictured are myself, 2004 ladies winner Jen Milsom, 2008
ladies winner Cheryl Frost, 2 times men's winner Mark Laithwait and
journalist Nik Cook. Not pictured is photographer Stuart Holmes who
is not only a brilliant photographer but was able to keep running ahead
of us with a rucksack full of cameras to take some stunning pictures.
Get August's edition of 220 Triathlon for the full story. Rob Wilkins
If you would like to recce the Helvellyn course yourself
join Mark
Laithwaite and the Endurance Coach team for a full recce and coaching
weekend August 13-15.
Calling
all juniors! The North East Triathlon Region will
be holding a FREE Junior Open Water training session at Hetton Lyons
Lake on Saturday 19th June for those who are new to swimming in the
open water environment and would like to experience it. This would be
ideal pre event training for those who would like to take part in the
Hetton Lyons Triathlon on Saturday 17th July. The session will start
at 10.30am and finish approx 12pm.
Lead by BTF qualified open water coaches. Please note,
this session is not for juniors who are already accomplished OW swimmers
or a member of the regional academy.
If you would like further information, details about
wetsuit availability and to book a place please contact Georgie Rutherford
by Wednesday 16th June; georgierutherford@britishtriathlon.org
Keswick
Tri Race Report...
Photos by
One
of the Kazakh entrants running up the finish hill at Keswick.
Unlucky for the guy behind. If you were there you would know what this
is all about. Borat was DQed for inappropriate dress (nipple violation)
conduct likely to bring the sport into disrepute, fail to display number
correctly, take your pick.
Keswick
Mountain Festival TriHard Events start with a splash....
and a dash! The sun shone and the water was warm and the are here.
Free
Open Water Swim Coaching for "A Day in the Lakes" Entrants.
 If
you are entered in the "A Day in the Lakes" Triathlon on June
27th you can take advantage of a free open water coaching session to
be held at the race venue the day before. The session will focus on
open water technique and tactics and is will not be a physically intensive
training session. Full details and can be found by clicking on The
Endurance Coach logo. The sessions are completely free of charge
but pre-registration is essential. The race does have exclusive use
of a very large camping field away from the main campsite in which the
transition area is also situated. Full changing and shower facilities
are available. If you needed a reason to make it a full weekend trip
you now have one.
Hot
water for Keswick: Despite the worst winter and coldest
spring for ten thousand years I dangled my thermometer off the end of
one of the piers in Derwentwater the other day and it read 11C. Unfortunately
I didn't have time to go in for a confirmation swim, but just imagine
how hot it's going to be for the Mountain Festival Triathlons on May
23rd!!! I would still pack the wetsuit though.
A Rare Opportunity for Junior Triathletes. The
North East Region of Triathlon England are hosting the Hetton Lyons
Junior open water triathlon for the full range of junior categories.
The venue is Hetton Lyons Country Park which has a purpose built road
cycling circuit, a shallow (warmish) lake and great routes for running
making it perfect for a junior race. The event, now in its second year,
aims to create a more grown-up event feel for 2010 aided by a proper
transition area, chip timing and the open water aspect will certainly
be unusual for most juniors. Support with wetsuits and pre- event open
water training at the park is available. The date is July 17th
and entries are open now on our pages.
Picture John Howells. 2010 race photos HERE
£2000
Prize Pot for Stockton Triathlon. Additional
funding has been obtained for the all new Stockton Standard Distance
Triathlon on August 22nd. This is on top of the normal age
group prizes and will be split evenly between the first 4 men and women
overall. The split will be £500 for first, £250 second,
£150 third and £100 fourth. There will also be an open water
Sprint Race and a pool based Mini Tri all at the same location. Overnight
accommodation is available on the course at the University Halls of
residence. There is a planned Triathlon Village and music event next
to the transition to enhance the atmosphere. And entry fees are incredibly
reasonable for an event of this nature on fully closed roads in the
Town Centre.
Race Fuel Offer
TriHard have teamed up with North East
based
who will be supporting all of our 2010 races. They offer all of the
sports nutritional products you are ever likely to need together with
expert advice to tailor your requirements to your forthcoming events
and training. I doubt you will find quality performance products cheaper
and not only that but all entrants of TriHard races will get a discount
code which will further reduce costs.
Keswick Splash & Dash
Entries are now open
for the Mountain Festival Splash
& Dash. A 400m lake swim followed by 5 laps (5000m) around
Crow Park, 7pm on Friday 21st May. So if you are making it a weekend
for the triathlon on the Sunday, and why wouldn't you, its a great warm
up and a bit off fun before well earned refreshmentl in one of the town's
many fine hostelries. Only 50 places.
All New Stockton Triathlon For
2010.
Plans are now well underway
for a revised Stockton Triathlon. Stockton
Borough Council (SBC) will be working  with
local triathlon organisers TriHard for the 2010 race. SBC are extremely
keen to stage a top quality triathlon in the town. The Riverside and
Teesdale areas certainly have the makings for a great urban triathlon
course. To that end a completely new fully closed road course has been
proposed with transition based on the Riverside rather than the at the
Tees Barrage. The cycle course will be more compact and spectator friendly
with competitors being visible up to 4 times per lap in places. The
run will be along the riverside footpaths between and over the Castlegate
Bridge and the New Infinity Bridge (pictured). Our plan is to put together
a great race in 2010 that we hope will enjoy good regional support and
then have something to put to British Triathlon for a National Standard
event for 2011. There will be both Standard and Sprint distance open
water races on Sunday August 22nd and possibly a pool based mini race
on Saturday 21st. Entries and full details will be available on this
site shortly.
New picture video of 2009 Keswick Triathlon  also
Helvellyn Tri
Winter Aquathlon Events. Newcastle
Tri Club are taking entries for their winter aquathlon events. There
is a juniors race on November 28th and senior and junior races on December
12th. They are a great way to keep the motivation going at this time
of year and to catch up with other members of your triathlon family.
Follow the links on the Event
Entries page for more details.
Keswick Race fills in 2 1/2 days.
However all is not lost if you missed out. At the time of writing
there are justl 43 of the 150 places in the short race
left. It is also a very spectacular course (see below) and will be very
much a part of the Mountain Festival. Don't risk a second bout of disappointment
enter
here
Second Sprint Race for Keswick
Tri. There will be a sprint race held in
conjunction with next year's Keswick Mountain Festival Triathlon. The
race will be 400m lake swim then 1 lap of Derwentwater on the bike,
17.5k, then a flat 5k run along the lakeside paths. Entries are limited
to just 150 and open on this site only on November 1st.
Entries for TriHard's 2010 races
open on November 1st. This is
an important date particularly
if you are hoping to enter the Keswick Mountain Festival Triathlon as
all 300 entries went in 6 days last November. Good news concerning Keswick
is that we have been allowed to increase numbers to 350 for 2010. We
have also submitted plans for a shorter distance race to be run in conjunction
with the main race at Keswick. But that has not yet been been approved
by the land owners, however you can rest assured that an announcement
will be made on this site the moment we get an answer. Entries to
some races by other organisers have already
opened on this site and are already flowing in. 2010 looks like being
a bumper year for events in the north with quite a few new races taking
shape. It doesn't look like there will be many gaps in the calendar.
Sally Smith and her support team completing an epic day at
the Helvellyn Tri.
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Just when you thought it was
safe
to think about the end of the season and relaxing in front of the fire
and not worry about triathlon for a few months. What happens? Entries
start opening for the 2010 season, that's what. Entries
are now open for the brilliant Ripon weekend of triathlon and other
fun starting on Friday 9th July with the race itself on Saturday afternoon.
Are you attending Helvellyn Tri this weekend? This
will be the site that greets you at the transition field. For
the arty ones among you who would like to know more follow this link
Fleur
de Sel.
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Brownlee's
3:28:14 in the 2007 race. First lady was Pollyanne
Veazey-French in 4:01:30. Also very well done to Sally
Smith 8:03:26 who's effort and determination is at least equal
to that of the front runners. Many thanks once again to all our marshals
who, I'm sure you'll all agree did a sterling job over the whole weekend
in the set up and on the day. Thanks also to our sponsors Arragons Cycles,
Lakes Runner and Wilson's of Kendal.
