You are invited to take part in the research for a Final Year Project as part of the Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Health programme. The aim of this project is to determine habitual dietary intakes and nutritional status among recreational triathletes. In addition, frequency of physical Read more
Dabbling in endurance sport for 7 or 8 years now, and with a new bike, I decided on a cycling challenge for 2016. Having come across the Tour de Munster last year, the route through the 6 counties of Munster, including some great climbs (the Conor Pass, Moll’s gap and Read more
Another weekend, another championship! Well done to all who raced at the NC Sprint Champs in Lanesboro – a fantastically well run race by all accounts. Congratulations to Carolyn Hayes who retained her NC Sprint title, while Elaine Yelverton had a very impressive race to finish 9th. For the lads Read more
What a busy weekend of racing action – well done to everyone who raced – recovering Ironmen, improving rookies and NS points chasers…. Two teams represented us at the inaugural Club Mixed Relay Championships at Belvedere House in Mullingar on Saturday, with the team of Kirsten Huysamen, Diarmuid Lane, Carolyn Read more
About 6 weeks ago I received a message through Facebook from Lynne asking if I was interested in racing in the relay Champs in July. I had sent an email to the club saying I would like a new experience and replied I would be available. After transferring my Ennis Read more
Hell of the West is behind us, but there’s still plenty left in the season! In July there will be lots to choose from, so put that fitness to good use – these events are all nearby, with Ennis and Loughrea incorporating Childrens events.
Limerick TC wishes Lynne Algar all the very best as she takes up a full time role with Triathlon Ireland. As one of TI’s High Performance Coaches, Lynne will continue to work alongside National Talent Coach, Stephen Delaney and Technical Director, Tommy Evans with some of Ireland’s future elite international Triathletes, Read more
To maximise the effect of training you must pay as much attention to your recovery as you do to the training session itself. The period of time between the training stimulus and your next session is highly significant to ensure your body adapts appropriately. Obviously, you should ensure that you Read more
Let’s keep this simple by firstly identifying common challenges experienced by a triathlete during the Winter months and then offer a tip or solution for each issue: Poor weather conditions. When it comes to getting out on the bike for any length of time more often than not it’s windy, Read more
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 22nd Oct 8:00pm TOPIC: Highlighting foundations of good training and practice PRESENTED BY : Lynne Algar (Qualified TI Coach and Coaching Tutor & MSc in Exercise Physiology) DURATION: 1hour-90mins LOCATION: A&K lab in the PESS Building UL* COST: 5EUR/pp and you can sign-up by email direct Read more