Club News

The Ironman World Championships in Kona is legendary in triathlon circles. It is considered the most grueling one day endurance race in the world, 3.8km swim, 180km bike followed by a full marathon. Six Irish Triathletes pulled out sub ten hour finishes this year, Limerick born, LTC member Ivan O’Gorman was one of these completing […]

Limerick man John Garrett will launch his new book Be Inspired – Images and Stories of Limerick’s True Leaders (Volume 2) next Tuesday, October 15 at the Limerick Strand Hotel at 6.30pm. Further details on the book, which will be on sale in O’Mahony’s Booksellers and the Milk Market, are included in the press release […]

Voting is open for the annual Triathlon Ireland awards, which have a peer-voting component, and Limerick Triathlon Club will have a special interest in two of the Categories: In the Race of the Year category – we already think that Hell of the West is the best race in the country, if you agree we […]

Last night was the first session of the combined Turbo and Strength set run in Mary I. The location is perfect with ample parking and a fantastic modern spacious hall. It was a great evenings training starting off with an excellent turbo session. Vinnie started off explaining why we will be doing the sets he has laid out for us over the coming months and the benefits we will see as the weeks progress. He went into detail on why we were doing base training at this time of year and the benefits we will see later in the year for having done it. No question went unanswered and it was a very interactive session.

This Saturday October 5th, we will begin a series of cycles which will be a shorter distance and at a more leisurely pace than the traditional Union Cross and Parkway groups. These spins may be of particular interest to beginners, or those who just don’t want to cycle that fast. The pace will be dictated […]

The hotly anticipated LTC combined Turbo and Strength session will start this Wednesday 2nd October in Mary Immaculate College. The session will run for a block of 7 weeks and cost €70. The session is open to fully paid up members of Limerick Triathlon Club. Location:Please use the Ashbourne avenue entrance to Mary I (Dock […]

National Series points will be calculated and finalised at 5pm October 7th 2013. All prizes and awards will be based on these final calculations. Please ensure you check your results/rankings and points after each National Series race you compete in. You must submit any results queries before the deadline in order to have corrections made. Queries to vicky@triathlonireland.com.  […]

We hope everyone is enjoying their end of season break……… Monday night swimming in UL is starting back on 30th September. Turbo and Strength & Conditioning combined session will be starting Wednesdays and a Leisure paced cycle on Saturdays which will include coffee stops. More details to follow.

Triathlon Ireland will send its largest ever team to the ITU World Triathlon Championships in London from this weekend – 11th15th of September. Limerick Triathlon Club have a close eye on our friends and family racing. Limerick TC will have interest in a number of events. On Thursday @ 10am, racing the Junior Elites will be […]

As the 2013 season comes to an end, one of the last big races of the season CTC’s ‘Lost Sheep’ takes place on Saturday, and Limerick Tri Club will have a sizeable team of 20 making the trip to Kenmare for this years event, including our Chairperson Eugene Keane.  Good luck to all. Also racing […]

Following feedback from Members, a new Stretch & Core class will start on Monday next September 2nd at Trifit Gym, Sexton St. This 75 minute class aimed at triathletes is led by instructor Brid Carr and starts at 8pm sharp. To book you place contact TriFit 17 Sexton Street, Limerick at Mobile: +353 87 983 4115 […]

We are organising group accommodation/house share for the upcoming Lost Sheep Half September 7th 2013, please e mail secretary@limericktriathlon.com to be included.