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So you have entered Joey Hannan or Hell of the West, it’s your first Triathlon and you really don’t know where to start….. There is a wealth of information out there, so much that it can be confusing! We will be hosting a beginners training day the 25th March. The day will consist of a […]
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What a weekend to finish the season! Huge congratulations to our Ironman in Barcelona – PB’s, true grit and deserved rewards for the long hours and hard work. Dermot Hanrahan had the fastest swim split, Nick O’Dwyer the fastest bike and John O’Sullivan the quickest run. Unfortunately Brendan Keane was unable to finish after being […]
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The Annual General Meeting of Limerick Triathlon Club will take place on Friday, 20 October (venue and time TBD). Members of the 2017 Committee will present a review of the past year, we will vote to accept the 2016 AGM Minutes, and we will elect the 2018 Committee. If you would like an item added to the agenda, […]
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Congratulations to Garron Mosely on securing his Kona 2018 spot with a fantastic performance at IM Italy on Saturday. Garron finished second in his Age group, and 22nd overall (Pros included) in 9:03:58 ( 52:19/04:53:19/3:08:50). Also racing Saturday, Feargal O’Callaghan finished 12:47:47 (01:11:36/06:02:33/05:16:18) to add another IM finish to his impressive endurance record. A new […]
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Cork TC put on a fantastic race for their 15th running of the Lost Sheep, which once again was the National Championship event. Set against the stunning Kerry scenery, it is a challenging but oh so rewarding course. Ross Higgins was first LTC home, starting the event as 3rd out of the water in 28:36 […]
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Good luck to those taking on the Charleville International Half marathon this weekend. Even when the Triathlon season ends there are plenty of events to keep us busy: ParkRun takes place every Saturday at UL Boathouse – this is a free timed 5km run – fast paced runners, joggers and walkers equally welcome. For more […]
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Sunset tonight is 19:58, so tonight Monday 11th September will be the last evening of OW swimming at OBB, in the water at 18:30 SHARP. Wednesday Night spin from the Hub – for anyone interested rolling at the earlier time of 17:30 The committee are working on Winter Sessions starting after October.
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Well done to everyone who braved the wind and rain to support the many charity cycles over the weekend, including the Shannon Airport & Pieta House cycles. At the Pulse Port Beach Sprint Triathlon, Shóna Keane made the podium in a National Series race again, coming home 3rd in 1:13:04, having made up an almost […]
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At swim sessions in the last 6 months, you will have seen a big increase in the number of guys wearing neoprene shorts, and you may be wondering how they work and are they for you – here’s a nice article from Triathlete magazine explaining all and how best to use them http://www.triathlete.com/2015/12/training/how-to-use-neoprene-swim-shorts_127012
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Congratulations to Michael Collins who completed his first IM 70.3 in Cascais, Lisbon coming home in 7:04:54 (43:27/3:27:27/2:38:57) Closer to home well done to the many members we had racing at the Glin Triathlon on a challenging afternoon! Lisa Horgan came home in second place, with newish member Ronan Costelloe went one better than at the […]
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There are only a few races left as we get towards the end of the season! One of the biggest of the season Dublin City Triathlon, took place on Sunday, with Super Series, Sprint, Olympic & Aquabike events all taking place in the river Liffey & Pheonix park. Ross Higgins lined out in the Super […]
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What a great day for LTC athletes at the Dublin 70.3 on Sunday – from first timers to more experienced middle and long distance athletes, all went out and performed brilliantly. The team effort was rewarded with us winning the TriClub DivIV Garron Mosely finished 10th place in 4:18:42 which was 3rd in his AG, earning […]
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