The Christmas Party (yes I know, I know a bit early!) is going back to its roots this year and will be held in Jam on Friday, November 25th at 8:00. The cost is €10 per person making it the best value Christmas Party you will have all year.

All are welcome however we do need to get an idea of numbers. If you are going can you please let us know via info@kenmaretri.com or let any member of the committee know.

The AGM for Kenmare Tri Club will be held on November 20th at 6:00pm at the Brook Lane Hotel.

It is very important for the club that as many as possible attend the AGM to show your support, provide oversight and get involved. We are actively looking for new faces to join the committee for next year also.

Look forward to see you all there.

Tim Barry will be coming back down to us on Friday, 11th November for a two hour session on Bike Setup and Winter Training. What is a good plan for the winter, what you should be aiming for to both get started and/or improve on your previous performances.

Friday 11th November – 6:30-8:30 at Kenmare Innovation Centre (opposite the Fish Factory where Turbo Training is).
Cost is €10

Anyone thinking of doing the Turbo Training on Monday 31/10. It is a Bank Holiday so if we get no response we won’t do it as many of the people who would be doing it are away. Leave a note in the comments below if you are definitely hoping to do it.

Turbo Training is recommencing this coming Monday, 24 October. It will be every Monday & Friday from then on. We’ve a lot of new recorded training sessions and a new setup for the video so it should be great. Most importantly it perfect for beginners as well as those who have done it before as everyone can take it at a pace that suits them.

The location is the Kilmurry Business Park and each session lasts for one hour at a cost of €2. Bring water and a towel!!! Members only.

Kenmare town is fast gaining a reputation as Ireland’s fittest town. On the October weekend, Saturday Oct 29th Kenmare will host its first duathalon, a 40km Cycle and a 6km Run. It is open to everyone, individuals and relay teams. Funds raised from the event will be donated to Kenmare Underage Rugby teams and Kenmare Hospital Development Fund. Participants are coming from all corners of Ireland and the World in what promises to be an exciting event and a fun night afterwards.

Kenmare offers stunning scenery and the 40km cycle will go from Kenmare to Molls Gap, back towards Sneem, turning left for Blackwater and on again to Kenmare. The town of Kenmare offers award winning restaurants, traditional pubs and some of the best fun in Ireland. From Five star hotels to wonderful hostels the selection of restaurants is second to none. Its the ideal place to spend a weekend.

Simply log on here, and complete the form, entry fee €45.
Email enquiries to humptydumptykenmare@gmail.com

See the website http://www.thehumptydumpty.com/ for full details.

The applications for the Castlegregory 7 Frogs Triathlon are now out.

See the application form in Word format here .

(Note this is not a Kenmare Tri event and all questions should be directed to the organisers).

Fancy a long Sunday Cycle?

John McEligott will be heading for a cycle on Sunday – Kenmare Molls Gap Killarney Caragh Lake Glencar Ballaghasheen Molls Gap Kenmare. About 115km.

Leaving 10AM – Contact John on 0877701502 for other details.

There is another posse leaving the pier at 8 to do the Lost Sheep (non-stop) if people fancy. Please note there won’t be time for coffee on this one as the reason for the early departure is a need to get back early also.

All members are invited to do an assault course challenge at the eclipse centre in blackwater on Wednesday 10 August at 4.00. Please send thos a text or call on 0877437002 if you want to participate. Please spread the word by text. It is likely that there will be a film crew there for nationwide so bring some of our Tri kit, hoody t shirt, etc. I know this is short notice and I realise it won’t suit everybody but if you can make it I’m sure it will be great fun.

Thanks,

Thos

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http://www.eclipseireland.com/discover/activities/assault-course

New this year is the construction of The Eclipse Assault Course. This is one of only a very few privately owned courses in the country. This course is ‘rustic and tough’ and designed to condition and test the endurance of visitors who seek the thrill of ‘challenge’ both to their abilities as individuals and as leaders.

Course delivers many benefits for participating individuals and teams that includes:
Total Body Toning: Every muscle group is worked when tackling the assault course whilst enhancing balance and co-ordination.
Builds strength, speed and endurance: The variation of physical challenges help to develop a more balanced, stronger team player.
Builds leadership: by enriching the qualities needed for any winning team.
Team Bonding: Close encounters with the challenge course inspires direction and focus for team development.
Team Building: The team have to and rely on each other to work as a unit to complete the course. This transforms directly on to the sporting field.
Confidence Building: The ability to self-motivate and give confidence to other team members towards a common goal promotes team confidence to overcome competitive adversity.
A great outdoor alternative: that helps prevent boredom in the gym and provides a refreshing change to just running around the pitch! This helps teams get focussed, tuned in and enthusiastic to train.
Ideal for sports clubs: The Eclipse Assault Course is an ideal way to break the train-match-train-match cycle and is great fun for any time of the year.

Draft results are now up on the Red Tag Timing site. Click here for details.

Final results will be posted up here tomorrow.