Post ironman blues hit sometime in October last year. I had completed the Lakesman, even winning my age group, before hitting the run training hard leading up to Kielder Marathon but once these were done there was the inevitable question of what next? Jonny Lowes came to 'the rescue', suggesting we do The Yorkshire Beast,…Read more The Yorkshire Beast
Week Commencing 14/05/18
This week has seen multiple races around the country, three of which included Tyne Triathlon athletes; Nottingham Sprint Triathlon, Cleveland Sprint Triathlon, and The Outlaw Half. Nottingham Sprint Triathlon First over the line for Tyne Triathlon was Simon Elliot in a time of 1:17:33. Next to finish was Don Shotton in 1:26:13, which looks like…Read more Week Commencing 14/05/18
Hair Free Legs? (Part 1)
As triathletes we often look at swimmers, cyclist and runners for 'best practise' in each of the three sports, and try and take the best bits for ourselves. One of the big questions in cycling is 'to shave or not to shave'! There are many different reasons people have different reasons for removing leg hair,…Read more Hair Free Legs? (Part 1)
Inaugural #WNBV
Tyne Tri #WNBV Inaugural Ride Summer Rides Series - Pootle and Pint 🍻 Now to be known as the “Poodle and a Pint” Ride - as Nigel kindly pointed out my spelling error on the event post ☺️ 6 intrepid explorers set off yesterday evening in to pleasant sunshine and ferocious headwinds from Newburn foraying into Northumberland. The first challenge of…Read more Inaugural #WNBV
Lake Side Aquathlon Apr 2018 Results
A great turnout and huge enthusiasm for todays Lakeside aquathlon are just a few of the reasons why today has been a day to remember!!! In all a superb set of athletes gave their all in a mornings racing which was truely inspirational. Great thanks to the Marshals who make this event possible and the…Read more Lake Side Aquathlon Apr 2018 Results
#TriLikeMe
British Triathlon launches its #TriLike me campaign on the 15th of April, the same day as the Tyne Tri Aquathlon!!! To mark the launch and encourage more people to get involved we have 2 Selfie Boards which we encourage all competitors to get their supporters to take a winners picture at the finish and at…Read more #TriLikeMe
Easter Bank Holiday
There will be no swimming at Fenham over the Easter Bank Holiday as the pool will be shut. This means no swmming on either Friday 30th March, or Monday 2nd April. Sessions will resume as normal on Friday 6th April.
Team Relays 2018
This year's Team Relays will be held at at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham on 25th August. We will likely be camping as usual (at the venue) and it would be great to get as many teams entered as possible. This is by no means an elite competition and is a great way to…Read more Team Relays 2018
Tyne Triathlon Lakes Trip
Jonny Lowes is currently putting together an early season trip to the Lake District. This is open to all club members and we would appreciate if you registered your intent to attend here: https://www.facebook.com/events/241738789703694/ This lets us confirm numbers and look at accommodation options. The itinerary will be formalised closer to the time (once numbers…Read more Tyne Triathlon Lakes Trip
Spring Aquathlon Now Open
The great start to the season that is the Tyne Tri spring aquathlon is now open for entries ... Please enter online at Entry Central. Its a great event for all the family from 8 to 88 and a fabulous way to spend a Sunday morning ... 15th April at the Lakeside Centre Killingworth …Read more Spring Aquathlon Now Open
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