April 10, 2014
Please give a piranha welcome to the new Saturday morning assistant swim coach. All the way from Spain, introducing Amalia: “I took up triathlon in 2008 when I joined the Valencia University Triathlon Team. I have done a 5-year degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Master Degree in Education. I have been working as a swimming coach…
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April 8, 2014
By Aileen Flynn. Last July lounging in the sun with the two lovely Lindas in Seapoint was when I finally bit the bullet and signed up to go long this year- Challenge Roth 2014 with the Piranhas – seemed like a good time to jump on the distance bandwagon. I’ve been putting in a consistent winter of training in preparation…
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April 7, 2014
Folks! If you’ve never done a triathlon before, then we have two very important dates for you. Please save the date now! Transition Practice and Triathlon Rules: April 26th, 2:30pm This will focus everything you need to know about getting from one split of the triathlon to the next, like how to best get on your bike or knowing what…
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March 25, 2014
Hey folks, Let’s meet at O’Brien’s in West Wood for coffee/tea/something tastey after swimming! I’m looking to get everyone that’s new to triathlon (or feels fairly new to it!) together for a general chit-chat-chin-wag and to meet others in the same boat. Topics for discussion: 1. How’s your training going? (a.k.a. have you actually started doing all three? Do…
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March 21, 2014
Piranha and Belpark Triathlon Clubs are pleased to announce….. the second….Inter-club Time Trial Series!!! What is it?This is a series of 4 TT training events held on open roads over three venues, in the months of March and April. The aim is to help participants prepare for the upcoming triathlon season For Whom?The TT is open to ALL levels of…
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March 7, 2014
From: http://www.northdublintherapy.ie Joanna Smith has been practising as a qualified physical therapist for 4 years. Joanna qualified from the Institute of Physical Therapy in 2003 with a Diploma in Physical Therapy. Joanna also holds a certificate in Massage Therapy and is a fully qualified Sports Therapist. “I am a physical therapist who has been working with many members of Piranha triathlon…
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February 25, 2014
The Sports Performance Clinic offers a full range of sports physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation and injury screening services. We are also proud to be one of the select clinics in Ireland which provides Active Release Techniques® (ART®) as part of our treatment service, which is the official therapy to the Ironman® triathlons. ART® is the preferred treatment method for athletes…
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February 18, 2014
What are your NS race plans? Members, Updates on the following topics are given below: Individual Race Schedule (New) Duathlon Race Entry (No Change) Triathlon Race Entry (Updates) Club Races and Away Weekends NS Recruitment Plans Club NS Race Calendar – Feb 16th Individual Race Schedule Individual NS Race Schedule we can provide support to all members for the National…
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February 10, 2014
Sinead McBreen will be hosting a New to Triathlon Swimming Session in West Wood Clontarf this Saturday at 8.15am (i.e. be on the pool deck ready to go at 8.15am!) Content: Introduction to swim training Lane swimming The “set” structure Using the pool clock Lane etiquette 🙂 Swimming standards in Piranha TC Swimming equipment (fins, pull bouy) Swimming drills /…
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February 6, 2014
Aileen Flynn, Chartered Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist is hosting a Triathlon Injury Prevention Workshop in the Physiotherapy Department, Beacon Hospital, Sandyford on Monday 17th Feb at 19.15-20.30. More importantly Aileen is a member of Piranha and was ranked 8th female in Triathlon Ireland’s National Series! The night will include the following topics: Useful strength and conditioning exercises Foam rolling Proper stretching…
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