August 22, 2013
We are so delighted to be able to announce that all the Discipline Captains and Sub Committee positions have been filled. See below for the full list. (Please note: There is also a few committee positions that will be up for grabs, details of which will be posted over the coming weeks in time for the AGM on Sat…
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August 20, 2013
By Ivan Eustace Lying in bed, 8pm the night before race reading, gear beside me on floor, race belt, gels, wetsuit, timing chip TIMING CHIP!!!…No timing chip, I somehow didn’t pick one up when I left registration, C**P! I decided to hop in car and head to transition and hope the timing chip guys were still there. We were staying…
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August 16, 2013
Please note: closing date for applications is Thursday 29th August. We are now seeking applicants for the following: Training Coordinator Piranha Triathlon Club Piranha Triathlon Club is currently seeking a Training Coordinator to develop yearly training plans for all levels within the club for the 2013/2014 Season beginning in October 2013. The plans will be based around the club’s…
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August 13, 2013
By Katie Fitzgerald. A 11a.m. start and a 3 hour journey meant a rising time of 5.10am and departure time of 6am for the village of Loughmacroy in county Tyrone. Captain Tadhg Cronin driving, myself as self-nominated navigator and two sleepers in the backseat, Ellen and Sharon. Chats and gossip were mighty the whole way up the road, so much…
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August 9, 2013
The August 2013 edition of Piranha Bites! – the club newsletter – should have arrived in your email. You can also read it online here. If it didn’t receive it by email, please check your spam folder and add the email address eshillingm@yahoo.co.uk to your address book.
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August 6, 2013
By Aileen Flynn.. (I asked Hugh Larkin would he ghost write this for me but he is up to his neck in book deals/writing comedy screenplay/shopping centre openings…) Having been racing the National Series circuit for a few years I decided 2013 was going to be all about some new races. Bo Peep was uncharted territory so off I…
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August 5, 2013
Hi All As an incentive to make sure you reply to Dara’s email about helping to Steward at DCT on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th ( 3 weeks time). Anyone who responds before next Sunday 11th will get the following Free Red Polo top if you are helping on Saturday Free Day Glow high tech Running top if you…
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August 1, 2013
By Judy Mahon, Rory O’Sullivan and Claire Reilly. The powers that be had designated “The Beast” as club championship race and it could not be ignored. Since I have yet to reacquaint myself with the concept that triathlon is a three stage event, participation could only take the format of a relay team. Rising early on opening morning I was dismayed…
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July 31, 2013
Some slight ammendments made. If you’ve any questions about the upcoming changes please contact a member of the committee or comment below. Training 2013/2014 We are now well into race season and its really great to see so many Piranha’s out there racing hard and reaping the rewards from long months of training. While most of you are focused on…
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July 30, 2013
Given the interest in the inaugural Piranha “Fish Out of Water” cycle sportive in June, and the fact that the timing wasn’t ideal for many people (racing calendar, climbing fitness etc.), we are delighted to announce a re-run of the event. There will be a handicapped King of the Mountains award to see who succeeds Casso as the club’s big…
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