Training

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 approach the session in a […]

OK so now we have all had a break – now is the time to get in some base winter miles – no pressure or speed required, just get out and cycle. Saturday spins meeting at Union Cross/Ard Scoil Ris layby at 9am can cover 90 to 110 Kms at 28-32kph Sunday spins meeting at […]

Are you nostalgic for the winter Monday nights. Are you craving some direction? a set of sessions ? Fear not help is here. Time to improve your swim with Deirdre Kearney’s Swim Sets Thanks Deirdre for making these available.

Our Open Water swim sessions at Casleconnell BC return from next from Monday 11th May (in the water for 6.45pm) For many, this will be their first outdoor swim of the year and with water temperature still low, its best practice to build up time spent in cold water, so the initial plan will be […]

Registration is still open for two great member events taking place next weekend. Performance Planning Workshop, Friday, April 17.  6.30-8.00pm at UL PESS building Joey Hannan Training Day, Saturday, April 18, 10am-1pm at UL Arena Events are free for members but registration is required through the following Eventbrite links: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/workshop-performance-planning-tickets-15805615020 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/joey-hannan-training-day-tickets-15805696263

Junior Duathlon Training Day – Sunday March 8 Organised by Ennis Triathlon Club and Limerick Triathlon Club Location: Quin, Co. Clare Directions from Limerick: https://www.google.ie/maps/dir/Limerick/52.8180155,-8.8526491/@52.7529209,-8.9520348,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x485b5c611f545113:0xa00c7a997317330!2m2!1d-8.6304975!2d52.6680204!1m0 It’s on the left hand side about 500m up from the school on the Newline Road. Arrive: 10:30 am Structured warm-up and practice on course begins at 10:45 am. Duathlon practice start […]

No one wants to be “that guy”…read on for the basic do’s and don’ts of group cycling: Limerick Triathlon club cycling code of conduct

Before you head out on your bike, take a few minutes to perform some quick safety checks on your equipment: Bike and Helmet Safety Check

If you have been reluctant to get out on your bike or don’t know where to start, it’s now time to get  in the saddle with our beginner friendly short cycles, starting Saturday January 31st, 1400 from UL back gates. The aim will be to get people used to cycling in a group, improve bike […]

With the Irish winter being notoriously unpredictable, if you are serious about improving your cycling, you will need to have an indoor option. The Club turbo Sessions are ideal – but not everyone can commit to that midweek session. Our Bike team have put together some valuable information and resources to point you in the […]

Now that we are planing for the coming season, selecting races and getting the training in, maybe its time to think how best to fuel your body? Our thanks to Club member Alexandra (Lexy) Cremona for sharing this article ‘Optimising Nutrition for performance ‘with us. Lexy joined us last last year from Glasgow Triathlon Club. […]

Do you want to brush up or improve your cycling skills? Our Bike coaches will host a cycling skills session on this Saturday afternoon  29th November. The session will focus on bike handling skills and techniques for beginners / improvers. Starting at 3pm (arrive at 2.45pm) in the car park on the right hand side as you go […]