Club News

A fourth year UL student studying Sport and Exercise Science requires cyclists to participate in a research project dealing with recovery from endurance exercise.  Please read on, and contact Darren if you are able and willing to help with his project. What is our study all about?                 We are fourth year Sport and Exercise Science […]

Here’s whats coming up this week:   

This morning Ciaran Smyth died aged 70. He was the silent godfather of the Limerick Triathlon Club from the late 80s until just recently. In the early days when our membership was low (40s) and sponsorship scarce, he approached me and donated 2000 pounds annually . He asked for nothing in return. We used to […]

Parkrun at UL is cancelled for this week Banner Duathlon hosted by GoTri , as well as the Sprint distance ( 4.5k Run, 21k Cycle, 2.5k Run) they will also have a range of age appropriate Junior distances for more see www.bannerduathlon.ie Saturday Cycle-Ard Scil ris layby, 9am – 30kph/3 hours Sunday cycle at the Parkway […]

Club member Alexandra (Lexy) Cremona, gave us some nutrition advise at our recent Spring Seminar. Our thanks to her for sharing this article with us, where she neatly outlines 10 steps for optimising your nutrition and  hydration. Lexy  is not only a fully qualified Dietitian and Sports Scientist, but also completed the epic Iron distance […]

Hi All, Please let me know if you are interested in a transition day on 26/3/16 Easter Saturday it is a long day for people who are doing ½ and ironman races. A little shorter for people who are doing Olympic/sprints or just wondering what is happening. The start time will be 8 am at […]

Here’s whats happening this week :    

Dave Beary is one of our most prolific Iron distance athletes. Dave has been a competitive triathlete since 2001, with a long list of Sprint & Olympic races completed. He is a 3 time National AG Middle Distance Champion and an 8 time Ironman finisher,  with 3 sub 10 hrs finishes, most recently at 2014 Ironman Barcelona […]

Here’s a quick summary of the week ahead Fridays Swim Video analysis session is booked out – other dates available but booking fast. – see post here Anyone who is interested in Kenmare weekend but hasn’t been in touch – do so ASAP – see post here. Beginner Spin  – meet at the Parkway 10am […]

Massive congratulations to all who raced the Duathlon in Limerick today. On a wet and windy day in Limerick, there was a fantastic attendance and proves again, a highly popular event. 117 brave souls raced in the downpour at St. Enda’s Sports Complex. The course was rough, a difficult cycle on wet roads with a […]

Limerick Triathlon Club is delighted to offer our members expert Video Swimming Analysis. Video swim analysis is the fastest most effective way to rapidly improve your swimming. Seeing mistakes that you are making will help you identify the flaws in your stroke and allow you to correct them quicker. Expert coaches will help individuals understand […]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AN ENTRY TRANSFER FOR HELL OF THE WEST 2016 Before you get started: Limerick Triathlon Club and Sports Timing are not responsible for the transfer of entry fees – this should be arranged between athletes in whatever way is jointly suitable (i.e., bank transfer, personal cheque, etc.).  Individual entries cost €70 inclusive […]