May 18, 2014
By Gearóid Healy. Sit back, relax and book the next two weeks off work – here’s my Ironman 70.3 Mallorca Race Report. Prelude I had considered doing Ironman 70.3 Mallorca in 2013 but the timing of a race mid-May and an expectant wife at the end of May, even to me, seemed like it mightn’t be the best idea in…
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May 16, 2014
By Dara Lawlor “Scheeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!” Marcus XXXXXXXX – bib number XX1X – wasn’t very happy with me. His high-pitched and utterly blood-curdling scream frightened the daylights out of me as I zoomed down the other side of Lluc at 50kph. I went back through all the German insults in my old Victor and Warlord comics, as well as the angry words…
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May 12, 2014
I was going to post on the forum but I think it deserves a full on story! Well done to all those who competed in the Mallorca Half ironman at the weekend in what looked like very hot conditions. Not only did our one and only Aileen Flynn come 8th overall and 1st in her Age group, but we had…
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May 12, 2014
This months newsletter should now be in your mailbox. If you’re not subscribed or you missed it, you can read it here: Piranha Bites – May Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/UhCZn In this months issue: The next Dig Deep training day. Piranhas on the podium Info re weekends away and club night out. JD run – new date And much…
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April 30, 2014
By Gerard Vowles. On a lovely sunny Sunday morning, April 27 2014, the campus of University Limerick was a buzz from very early. Limerick triathlon club had transformed the east side of limerick and the university campus into a triathlon course catering for Junior Tri, Try a Tri, Sprint and Olympic distances courses. With marshals everywhere directions on the where…
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April 22, 2014
This will be your first triathlon and so the focus here is not on doing great distances but on getting used to moving from one discipline to the next efficiently when you’re feeling under a bit of race pressure! (we’ll be cheering you on from the side just like a real race!) Swim: 250m, Bike: 8.4k (three loops, see here),…
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April 22, 2014
This session will be hosted by Piranha’s fastest transition master – John Wallnutt. If you’ve never done a triathlon or never had a good transition, then this session is for you! If you have them, bring: Bike Helmet Cycling Shoes (if you’re using cycling shoes instead of runners) Tri-Suit (come down wearing under T-shirt & shorts if you can) Wet…
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April 14, 2014
Members, its time to reserve your space for the three BIG Dates on the NS Strategy Calendar 21 June: Club Championships – Dinner and Party at Odessa 25/26 July: Away weekend in Kinsale and Barbecue 12/13 Sept: Away weekend in Belmullet and Dinner At the end of this note there are links to the Piranha NS Race Strategy Calendar and…
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April 10, 2014
TT….TT…..TT…..TT……..TT………TT……TT……..FINAL The long awaited day is upon us…..the tension is mounting…..the bases are loaded……..the end is nigh…………………… the Grand Finale of Piranha vs Belpark TT League has finally arrived!!! Who will win….Piranha or Belpark…..Navy versus Green…..The Flesh Eating Fish versus the Little White Squiggly Yoke that is on the Belpark trisuit!! Saturday will decide!! The…
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April 10, 2014
If it wasn’t delievered to your mailbox, fear not, you can read this months Prianha Newsletter BY CLICKING HERE TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: JD Run Piranhas on the podium Social activities for the summer, weekends away etc. NS Strategy made simple And much more! {jcomments off}
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