Hi all

I’m planning to do a 65k cycle on this Sat to the Healy Pass and back (3 good climbs) .Planning to depart at 3.30 – 4 pm from Kenmare pier.Please advise if you’d like to join me as I may change the depart time to earlier if I’m on my own.

Regards

Robert

086 2644917

For all those who are entered in the Schull triathlon and/or for all those who would just fancy a nice evening in Schull we are doing a training evening next Tuesday June 2 at 7pm from starting from Schull Pier.

All are welcome.  If you want to come for the swim (followed by optional easygoing cycle and run) then just turn up at 7pm sharp at Schull Pier.  If you wish to come only for the cycle then we should be heading at about 7:30 and if you just fancy the run then 8:00 should be time enough.  We hope to go for a quick bite afterwards as well.

Organiser: Paul Tanner

A massive turnout from Kenmare weathered the wind, cold and hailstones in Valentia last weekend.  A huge well done to all with some amazing results from seasoned triathletes (Paul, Robert, Ellen, Lisa, Colm) and a couple of first time finishers too (Paul & Margaret).  As well as the individual results there was a lot of relay teams with strong Kenmare participants who I won’t even try and thank or congratulate here for fear of forgetting someone!

The full results and pictures from the event are available at: www.jakera.com/triathlon

In addition we have a couple of our own photos below with some lovely photos of Paul taking shortcuts around the swim and then coming out of the water with equal aplomb!

The “Blackwater Sprint Triathlon” is now open.  The link to enter is http://www.activeglobal.com/Events/index.cfm?AC=EventDetails_V2&E=78139

Having completed this event last year, I can say that is an ideal event for people who are not so strong in the swimming area, as it is a downstream swim in the blackwater river and everyones swimming times were at least 4-6 mins faster for the 750 mtrs.

The cycle and the run are also flat so it makes for a great beginner event or for someone looking to get a fast time.

Date: Sunday 30th August
Time: 1200
Cost: € 40

Last year it filled quickly and I know that a few from kenmare were disssapointed at not getting in.

4 week Course in Swimming before the Fun Triathlon, limited numbers in class 6 – 8 people.

Members of Kenmare Bay Health Club 20.00 Euro, Non – Members 25.00 Euros.

Starting on the 20th May,time 7.00pm – 7.45pm.

Colm Horgan – 087 2399725

(Hopefully I will be running a 8 week after that for the Little Bo Beep Triathlon.)

Summer has definitely arrived and we are going to structure the training a bit. The following training schedule will take place every week going forward for May and June (or until the the next update).

Tuesdays – Swimming at Star Sailing at 18:15
Wednesdays – Cycle from Kenmare Pier at 18:15
Thursdays – Swimming at Star Sailing at 18:15
Sundays – Running from Kenmare Pier at 10:00

These are the set events. There will no doubt be other ad-hoc training as the time goes on which will be notified via the mailing list and/or via the website.

Also remember that you can sign up to received emailed updates of the General Club News (only a few mails) and/or the Training News (lots of emails) via the mailing list signup page here.

Note that you must be a member of Kenmare Tri club or else we are left open in terms of insurance.

A quick training update.

Wed. 06/05 – Easy going cycle from the pier at 5:30pm. All welcome. Organiser: Joseph Smyth

Sat. 09/06 – Long cycle (Lost Sheep Route maybe) from the pier at 4:00pm. All welcome. Organiser: Robert Whyte

Swims are continuing Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 at Star Sailing.

There was a huge turnout from Kenmare at the Bay Run, well done to all. Results are now on their website too www.bayrun.ie