Loading ...News: 7th February 2010
Some excellent training this week, the swim sessions have been much better with a spread of swimmers across the two hours to keep the lanes less crowded. A circuit & track session on Wednesday from Pete in the rain with some outstanding performances. A good group swim Friday, a big group out for both Saturday rides and some hard work on the Sunday run, including trying the Duathlon course. Well done to everyone, the base training is going very well.
Next Saturday (13th February) Jonathan will be leading a shorter slower ride for anyone who wants to try the Saturday bike session but is a bit daunted by joining the main group. It will be about 16 miles or so and the pace will be comfortable with the option of a second 16 mile lap for anyone that feels up to it! Just meet at the trolley shelter opposite the filling station at Tesco Great Notley, for 9.00 a.m.
If you haven’t entered a Born2Tri race yet then we’d encourage you to do so now. Although entries have only been open for 6 weeks well over half the places in both the Basildon Off Road and Braintree District Triathlons have been taken. Our events in previous years have always been over subscribed with waiting lists so don’t miss out, enter today at EntryCentral. You can find details below.
4th February 2010: Race Officials Course
Our webmaster, Jonathan Davies, is looking to qualify as a race official and as part of the process he has to shadow a qualified referee at four races. The organisers of the Dumow Duathlon and East Coast Triathlon have kindly said Jonathan can shadow their race officials and so please do support these races if you can!
1st February 2010: Congratulations
Well done to Joolz Halpin for her second place overall in the Eastern CycloCross League . Well done Joolz we’re proud of you!
****Stop Press: Great Notley Duathlon Entries Now Open****
The Great Notley Duathlon is a new race for 2010 promoted by Born2tri.
Based at Great Notley Country Park in Braintree, with the attraction of a beautiful parkland venue but very accessible with good road links from the A120 and A131, along with ample parking. We will have access to changing, shower and café facilities within the Discovery Centre. Continue Reading…
Born2Tri Races 2010: Entries Now Open
Back again in 2010, on the 16th May and 6th June respectively, are the Basildon Off-Road and Braintree District triathlons and you can enter now via these links: Basildon Off-Road Triathlon Braintree District Triathlon
Both races are suitable for all standards of triathlete from novice to experienced age grouper. As entries have already started coming in please don’t wait too long to enter as places have filled up well before the closing dates in previous years.
Race entry facilities provided by:
Club Bike Training Routes
Due to popular demand we have uploaded a few of our recent club bike rides, most of which are about 35 miles long starting and finishing at the Tesco Stores in Great Notley. Click here or on the Bike Training Routes link in the Category Menu to see the routes.
If you have any interesting rides stored in your GPS device please add a post to the website forum, where you can attach the file or post the URL and we’ll do the rest. Happy Riding!
Monthly Advice from Our Coaches
Our coaches share some of their wisdom and experience each month and you can read more on the Coaches Corner Page
February: Lane Etiquette
All important advice from Mark about swimming in lanes with a numer of other people and observing some of the rules that make each session enjoyable.
January: Stretching
Pete Bryan talks about what happens we we stretch, why we should stretch and some do’s and don’ts about the all important minutes we spend before and after exercising.
December: Winter Cycling
Mark Harman has just published December’s Coaches Corner article on the topical subject of Winter Cycling, check it out now.
Missing Link Cycles
Missing Link Cycles, Braintree’s only specialist cycle shop, has offered Born2Tri members discounts on repairs, parts and bikes. Click on their logo to find out more!