Predator Triathlon Club

Exit 16 cycle

Monday 21st May, 2012

EXIT 16 Cycle 2012 The third annual Exit 16 Cycle will take place on Sunday 3rd June. This event is a leisure-cycle, offering the option of a 50km or a 100km route through east Galway supporting Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust. The event will begin and end at the Killimordaly GAA grounds. Registration begins at 8.00am with the cycle beginning at 9.00am....

Aquathon cancelled

Friday 18th May, 2012

This Saturday's aquathon due to be hel in Loughrea lake has unfortunately been cancelled. Nornally at this time of year the water temperature is much warmer but this year it is still very cold. The forcast for the day is also due to be only 8 degrees. We have had our juniors in the lakebut they have not been enjoying it as it's too cold. The committee made a...

Athlone junior aquathon

Sunday 13th May, 2012

Today saw the 2nd event in the clubs aquathon series held in Athlone with over 50 children taking part from aged 7 to 15 years. The weather was dry and blustery but all the children put in great performances. In the senior boys Jonathon Brinn took his 2nd win of the series producing a great swim and run and Nicole Gorry took the senior girls event. The next...

1st Aquathon event goes off

Saturday 28th April, 2012

Today saw the first aquathon event in the race series. We had a great turn out with nearly 40 children of all ages taking part. The weather was perfect and the kids had a ball. Amphibian King provided noise shakers for all spectators and they certainly provided some noise! A great big thank you to all the kids who made the day a success, to all the parents who...

Junior Aquathon sponsorship

Tuesday 24th April, 2012

Amphibian King have come on board for the children's Aquathon series and will be sponsoring the whole race series. The club is delighted that Amphibian King are committed to raising the profile of children's and junior events and are willing to support what the club is doing. The first aquathon is fast approaching and will be held on the 28th of April in the...

Rosslare Pikeman Triathlon 07/07/12

Tuesday 24th April, 2012

Rosslare Pikeman TriathlonWhen? - Saturday 7th July 2012 @ 10amWhere? - Rosslare Strand, Co. WexfordWhat? - Wexford Triathlon Club is proud to announce the first Rosslare Pikeman Standard/Olympic Distance Triathlon on Saturday 7th July 2012. A sheltered blue flagged beach and smooth flat roads should make for a blistering fast race, not to mention it...

Predator Children's Aquathon Series

Thursday 22nd March, 2012

Hello and welcome to the 2012 Predator Children's Aquathon Series. Over the past few years the club has put on various events for chidlren but this year seeing as so many children are getting involved in triathlon the club has organised a series of Aquathon events. Each event takes place in differnet locations and has different run routes. We start in a 20m...

Predator Club Gear

Friday 16th March, 2012

As well as being available from Damian our club gear is now being stocked for sale in Amphibian King in Oranmore.Drop into Sean or Edel and they can help you with fitting.091-483238

Childrens aquathon series

Wednesday 14th March, 2012

The Predator Aquathon Series is open to Children from ages 8 to16 and consists of four aquathon events taking place on thefollowing dates:28th April - Kilcornan, Clarinbridge13th May - Athlone Sports Centre19th May - Loughrea Lake17th June - NUI Galway Individual winners and overall race series winners.Medals for all competitors who complete the event...

Five Tips for Your First Duathlon

Thursday 16th February, 2012

With the club duathlon due to take place on Saturday here are a few tips I picked up last year for those who are new to racing. 1) Know the course and the distances for each section. Make sure you attend the pre-race briefing to make sure you are confident with the course and the rules. Don't be afraid to ask questions.2) It is only a short race but gels and sufficient...

Tony's Training Tips - Keeping a Training Diary.

Wednesday 15th February, 2012

A training diary is a very important tool to help you in your pursuit of improving at any discipline whether it be running, cycling or any sport.The diary is a log of workouts, races, goals, objectives, covers distances, times, and it can also give early warnings for illness or injury. Alot of people who keep diaries just put in very basic info which does not...

Club members Duathlon

Monday 13th February, 2012

The club members duathlon will take place this Saturday in Kilcornan at 2.30pm. Parking will be at the pool with transition based around near the car parks by the arch (rear gate). Can we ask all those taking part to use the pool car park. The children's duathlon will go off at 3pm. Signing in for senior will be from 2pm at the pool and for the children from...

Pool Swimming Guidelines

Wednesday 18th January, 2012

Pool Swimming GuidelinesHighly Recommended EquipmentGogglesFlip-Flops to wear from change area to the pool.Water bottle to ensure adequate hydration.How PTC Pool Swim Sessions are organisedThe meeting location and time for official PTC pool swim training sessions ispublished on the Predator Triathlon Club calendar, a link will have been emailed...

Junior mountain bike success

Sunday 09th October, 2011

The Connacht MTB championships were held today in Roscahill, Galway. Some of our juniors took part and had a great day out despite the dreadful weather conditions. Winner of the under 16's was Phil Comerford who edged the win by a wheel length and in the boy's under 14's it was a very close call at the finish with Diarmuid Harvey just getting the better of...

World Duathlon Race Report

Friday 30th September, 2011

Well, what a season it has been. My first year of racing over here in Ireland and my first as a Predator. My season has been long, perhaps too long in hindsight, it started at the Irish Duathlon Championships in April and finished in the sunny city of Gijon (pronounced hee-hon) in Spain with the World Duathlon Championships in September.I had qualified for the...

Loughrea children's triathlon results

Tuesday 13th September, 2011

Thanks to all the children who turned up again in large numbers to the Loughrea Triathlon. Over 120 children from as far away as Kilkenny, Letterkenny, Wicklow, Cork, Limerick, Galway and a massive 42 juniors from Predator took part. Even though the weather was not kind to them, they all did themselves proud. The Predator juniors had been training most of...

5 Simple triathlon tips to gain you time in your next race.

Tuesday 13th July, 2010

1. Poor sighting in the swim - If you are swimming at a pace of 2 mins per 100m a 30 min swim could turn into a 32 min swim if you inadvertently swim an extra 100m. All you need to do is look up every 4-5 strokes and make micro adjustments to your direction. The shortest route is nearly always the fastest. 2. Remember where you left your bike - It may be easy to know where...

Weight Training: Is it Really Necessary?

Monday 05th July, 2010

It's amazing how many athletes-especially female athletes-I have come across that either think they should or have been advised to stay away from weight training. Unfortunately such athletes never received the correct information on the benefits of weight training, or strength & conditioning as I call it, and the mere mention of the words creates...

Top 10 Tips for a Fast Transition

Monday 05th July, 2010

Top 10 Tips for a Fast Transition Newbie triathletes generally regard the transition area as a place to rest and regroup - a place to celebrate the completion of one leg of the race and prepare for the next. Sometimes, it feels like the gravity in transition areas is ten times normal with food, drink, sunscreen and friendly volunteers happy to chat. Out on...