There’s 100 early bird entries for the Galway Triathlon – Spiddal on the 26th of May.
That’s €38 for the Sprint and €45 for the Olympic triathlon.
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100 Early Bird Triathlon entries 0
December 20th, 2011
Photos from Spiddal 0
May 26th, 2011
There’s a few different photo galleries available online
SportCam - professional photos where you can search by name and number.
Spideal Photography Group – photos of the swim start taken by Caroline Walsh.
Picasa Gallery – photos by Derek Patterson.
Facebook gallery – thanks to Tri Lakes Tiathlon club.
Hotel deal for Triathlon Competitors 0
May 19th, 2011
“Connemara Coast Hotel are offering a special rate of Euro 65 per person sharing bed and breakfast and 80 Euro single, this is normally 90 per person and 120 single. Connemara Coast Hotel have also organised a package for 2 nights bed and breakfast and 1 dinner @ Euro 165 per person and single @ Euro 195 normally Euro 179 and Euro 239. If you have any questions at this stage please do not hesitate to contact me.
Full details at this link.
With Kind Regards
Siobhan Doyle
Reservations
Connemara Coast Hotel
T: 00353 (0)91 592108
F: 00353(0)91 592065
Race Briefing Document 0
May 18th, 2011
Please do take the time to download and read the Spiddal Triathlon Race Briefing Document.
It details the finalized course and two points in particular.
- The modified run course, 3 laps sprint, 5 laps olympic
- The netralized zone.
Sign-on has started in Nigel’s Cycles 2
May 15th, 2011
Sign-on Monday-Friday
Sign-on will start in Nigel’s Cycles on Monday morning, the 16th of May at 9:30am. Sign-on will remain open (9:30am to 5:30pm) in Nigel’s Cycles until Friday at 2pm. See map below for directions to Nigel’s Cycles.
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Sign-on Friday evening
There will also be sign-on from 6pm-9pm in Boluisce Restaurant, Spiddal.
Limited sign-on Saturday morning
There will also be sign-on from 7am-7:45am in Boluisce Restaurant, Spiddal. Email richard@tri-planet.ie to arrange sign-on on Saturday morning.
What to bring to sign-on.
Yourself. We’re not messing, you need to sign-on in person. You can’t get your friend, brother, mother to sign on your behalf.
Triathlon Ireland members should bring their membership card.
Non-Triathlon Ireland members should bring a receipt of their €13 one-day-insurance purchased through RunIreland.com
Spiddal Triathlon is full 0
April 20th, 2011
Top 10 openwater swim tips for beginners 0
March 7th, 2011
The transition from swimming in a pool to swimming in open water can be a daunting one for some people. Once you get into open water, you no longer have lane ropes or a nice line down the centre of the lane to keep you swimming straight. Those of you that can only breathe to one side probably find that you tend not to go straight but instead veer to the side that you are breathing to. There are many factors to consider; below I have listed 10 tips to help you with this transition.
open water swim coaching
- Always swim with a buddy, if you get into trouble its good to have someone there to help, plus you can work on techniques like drafting and open water starts.
- Be aware of the temperature of the water, do not spend too much time in very cold water, you can get disorientated and your swim stroke will no longer be effective.
- Check for visible signs of water currents and rips before entering, also be wary of dangerous conditions such as crashing or high waves.
- Warm up on shore by swinging your arms around. When you enter the water it’s a good idea to let the wetsuit fill up with water before you swim. The wetsuit is designed to work with water between you and the wetsuit to provide warmth and also to suck the wetsuit to your body ensuring a tight fit.
- Use non-petroleum based products such as body glide for lubrication (these do not damage the wetsuit), apply to the back of your neck to prevent chaffing and also to the top of your feet and ankles to aid in wetsuit removal.
- Breathing in open water is different to that in the pool, in the pool you should look to the side, but in open water you need to be looking to the sky.
- Bilateral breathing has a number of benefits so start doing it! Not only will it help you to swim straighter but when you have waves crashing in on your left or right side you have the ability to breathe away from the waves. Breathing into the waves is not a good idea, you either get a mouthful of water or are unable to take a breath!
- Sighting is important, practice, practice, practice! Sight regularly in a race so you can adjust your direction of swimming. I’ve seen a lot of people waste energy zig zagging on a course. Look for landmarks behind the buoy, this makes sighting much easier.
- Drafting behind someone is the most efficient however be weary that not all swimmers swim straight. So although you are getting a great draft they could be going off course. Always sight while drafting, if they are off course then drop them and try another swimmer.
- Race preparation is vital, make sure you know the entry and exit points and the course, look for landmarks that you can use for sighting. For the start of the race make sure you position yourself in the right place, do not start at the front if you are not a strong. If you are unsure start at the outside.
Use your time wisely in the open water, practice the techniques you will need for racing and get use to swimming in a wetsuit. The more people you can get together the better, swim as a tight group so you get use to having other swimmers around you. Most importantly smile, there is nothing better than swimming in the sea!
Rich Cattle
Tri-Planet Coach
Tri-planet is running open water coached sessions at Kiliney Beach, Dublin on Sundays, starting in April.th May. Any queries, please email richard@tri-planet.com
Alan Quin – Personal Trainer Galway 1
February 17th, 2011
Alan Quin has come on board as our training partner for the Galway Triathlon: Spiddal. Alan has works will all standards of athletes and specalizes in the core and strength work necessary to keep injury at bay. Alan can be contacted on Facebook or at the contact details below.
Alan Quin CV
Alan Quin
Current Irish Womens Senior Rugby teams Fitness Coach.
Responsible for all aspects of ladies fitness upto and including Womens Rugby World Cup 2010.
Currently Employed by Connacht Rugby as Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Under 15s and Under 16s Development sides.
Duties include.
- Functional Screening.
- Fitness testing.
- Exercise prescription for strength and proprioception.
- Corrective Exercise prescription for postural imbalances.
- Introduction to Olympic lifts.
- Rugby Skills Coaching.
Qualifications:
Honours degree in Sports and Exercise Science from University of Limerick, Munster, Rep. of Ireland.
Modules in the 4 year program included:
- Advanced Human Anatomy and Kinesiology.
- Advanced Biomechanics and study of human movement
- Strength and Conditioning
- Nutrition
- Sports applications
- Psychology
- Coaching applications
- Physiology
- Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
- Massage
Experience:
alan-quin personal trainer
Experienced in working within a team of Sports Trainers in both professional sports and leisure environments.
Experience includes:
- London Wasps RFC
- St Marys College Galway GAA
- Connacht Rugby
- Munster Rugby
- Mervue United F.C.
- Fr Griffins GAA
- Ul Bohemians Academy
- Shannon RFC
- Irish Rugby Union
- National University of Ireland (Galway)
- Strength and conditioning team member
- Sports camp coordinator
- Personal trainer
- Underage rugby coach
- Galway Corinthians RFC
London Wasps RFC,
1 year work placement-2006/2007 London, England.
Professional rugby club, winners of European Cup and English Premiership and other titles, numerous international players.
Strength and Conditioning Team, 1 year full-time work placement involving close exposure to high performance program design, planning, organization and
Implementation in an intense competitive, professional environment. I also worked in close conjunction with the physiotherapists
On designing and implementing specific physical activity rehabilitation programs for players returning from injury or surgery. Data analysis and designing programs based on that data (e.g. max HR etc) by assessing physical demands placed on players in game situations was a big part of my role.
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Summer sports camps coordinator as part of the sports office team. Organising summer sports camps for kids. These camps ran for two months each summer and covered a variety of sports and also arts, crafts and drama. Duties included the employment of suitable staff, designing the programs for different sports and trying to enhance basic motor skills as well as providing a fun learning environment. I also oversaw the whole operation. The kids aged from 4 -14 years and we usually had over 150 per week to deal with. I had previously been involved as a camp assistant as being responsible for all aspects of Physical Activity.
NUIG Health Centre
As part of working within the Sports office as a fully qualified health professional I also worked with the health centre. A program was set up to provide support for students with obesity and associated disorders including depression, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiac problems. My duties included life coaching, giving advice about diet. I also devised Physical Activity programs and assisted in carrying these out with people suffering from high blood pressure on beta blockers, bad knees, backs etc. I have also done personal training for a number of post op cardio patients who have had stints or angioplasty procedures done.
Irish Rugby Union
Underage Rugby Coaching Program, Summer Rugby Camp Coach working in camps coaching children on fundamentals of game as part of a team. Motor skill development to enhance fundamental basic movement skills to enhance potential participating in sport.
Q-Fitness Personal Trainer
I set up my own company and have been coaching teams and individuals since I qualified as a personal trainer in 2002.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) degree in Sports and Exercise Science from University of Limerick 2008
- NCEF (Hons) National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness 2006
- ITEC Gym Instruction Diploma (Distinction) 2003
- IRFU Mini, Foundation, level 1 coaching. 2005
- IRFU CCC Certified Conditioning Coach 2006-
- FAI Kick Start Levels 1&2
- Currently studying for “Resistance Training for Sport” through Setanta College, completion date December 2009.
- Johnny G qualified Spinning Instructor
Summary:
Experienced in working within a team of Sports Trainers.
- Experienced in both professional sports and leisure environments
- Experience in working in sales environment.
- Personally committed, well networked, friendly, and highly flexible.
- Available at short notice, willing to travel and work long hours.
- Fully computer literate Windows, Excel, Powerpoint etc and up to date with most new Movement Analysis Biomechanics software packages, Dartfish etc
- Excellent references on request
Personal Details
Personally I am very active and enjoy most sports. I train most days in the gym and am currently playing AIL rugby with Galway Corinthians RFC.I also like cinema, swimming, cycling and cooking because all that training tends to make you hungry!
Contact details
E-mail: alan.quin@gmail.com
Mobile: 086 0896280
Connemara Gaeltachts first ever triathlon club 0
February 1st, 2011
The Connemara Gaeltachts first ever triathlon club, TríSpórt, has been launched, and has already set out to organise its inaugural race in February.
Club founder, former international cyclist, Pádraic Quinn, said that TríSpórt was set up to provide an opportunity for the people of Connemara to be able to participate in sport through a club, as there are no running, cycling or swimming clubs in the area at the moment.
Founders of TríSpórt, a new triathlon club in Conamara (from left to right), Setanta Ó Dochartaigh, former international cyclist, Pádraic Quinn, and Rónán Mac Con Iomaire
Triathlon is one of the worlds fastest-growing sports right now, said Pádraic Quinn, and we have no organised club setup in the Connemara Gaeltacht, despite the wealth of natural training facilities.
TríSpórt has been established not just for those with an interest in triathlon, but for people who want to run, or cycle, or swim, or even combine all three.
The TríSpórt duathlon will be held in An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe) on February 27, and will be ideal for those wishing to venture into multisport for the first time, comprising of two 3.5km runs and a 20km cycle. Registration and race details are available at the new club website, www.trisport.ie
The new club is actively seeking members, regardless of ability or ambition.
This is a very exciting time to set up a triathlon club, said Pádraic Quinn, with some of our new recruits already looking towards training for the Ironman 70.3 triathlon that will be held in Galway in September, not to mention the huge growth in other triathlon events.
We hope to provide a structure for people who wish to train and who wish to race, and we welcome all people of all abilities with open arms. What we are hoping to achieve is a club that fosters the spirt of community and the spirit of sport.
Potential club members or potential sponsors can contact Padraic at clubtrisport@gmail.com or through trisport.ie
Further Information:
Rónán Mac Con Iomaire
TríSpórt Press Officer
087 2253197
ronanmac@rte.ie
Saturday the 21st of May 2011 0
December 1st, 2010
Spiddal is getting ready for it’s first triathlon.
Spiddal's Blue Flag Beach with the Arran islands in the distance
The blue flag beach for the swim has been secured.
The road closures through scenic Connemara for the cycle have been set in motion.
The run through Spiddal village has been marked out.
The after-party is being finalized.
There will be both a Sprint distance (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run) and Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run).
There’s 50 early-bird entries so sign up now to save money in 2011.
Bi Linn ag Tri an Spideal.
