One week ago on Sunday 14th July 2019 I undertook my latest challenge: Ironman UK. The idea to do an Ironman this year came about back in October, as Amy and I entered the Northumberland Ultra Marathon (race report). Given I felt that one of the reasons I struggled in my Lakesman marathon (race report)…Read more Ironman UK 2019
Races
Autumn Lakeside Aquathlon Cancellation
We are very disappointed to announce that the Autumn Lakeside Aquathlon has unfortunately been cancelled due to circumstances outside of Tyne Triathlon Club's control. We would like to thank you all for entering, and hope you will continue to support the event come 2020 when we anticipate a return to business as usual, running the…Read more Autumn Lakeside Aquathlon Cancellation
The Addisons go to Cleveland Sprint Triathlon – 19th May 2019
Saturday the 18th May, my tri suit is packed, the tyres on my bike pumped up which left me with the most important decision of all - what do I have for breakfast on the morning of race day!? Well it was between overnight oats or a bagel topped with peanut butter and banana. After consultation with Coach Addison…Read more The Addisons go to Cleveland Sprint Triathlon – 19th May 2019
Endurance Life Northumberland Ultra Marathon
4am on Saturday 23rd February the alarm clock goes off waking Amy and I. Why are we up this early on a Saturday we ask ourselves, blurry eyed and tired...then we remember, we are running our first ultra marathon today! Fortunately we have been prepared and packed all our kit the night before, so the…Read more Endurance Life Northumberland Ultra Marathon
Spanish City Triathlon 2018
Pos. Bibno. Participant Category Club/Company Finish time 1 225 Chris Pearce (M) Veteran40 Tyne Triathlon 1:09:45 12:23 0:53 34:46 1:03 20:40 2 246 Keith Robson (M) Veteran50 Tyne Triathlon 1:12:08 12:57 1:01 34:46 0:46 22:38 3 224 Arabella Pearce (F) Veteran40 Tyne Triathlon 1:12:56 11:14 0:46 35:38 0:43 24:35 4 194 Robert Lambert (M) Veteran50…Read more Spanish City Triathlon 2018
Tyne Tri Take Three Trophies at Northumberland Tri 2018
The Northumberland Triathlon up at Druridge bay is one of our favourite tri's in the region and today was no exception and the event seems to be growing every year. Credit to the dedication of the Vo2 Max Event team. A drizzly grey start to the day met most of the competitors at the…Read more Tyne Tri Take Three Trophies at Northumberland Tri 2018
The Yorkshire Beast
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
Tyne Triathlon’s IRON Year
2017 was the year of the IRONMAN for 5 of Tyne Triathlon's members. For four of them, this was their first foray into the world of long distance triathlon, but for the other it marked their second attempt at the distance. For those who don't know, an IRONMAN, or iron distance triathlon (in the case…Read more Tyne Triathlon’s IRON Year
National Team Relays 2017
The national relays are great event where clubs from all over the country to compete as a club rather than individually which makes this event fantastic. Due to a couple of drop outs and a late entry the club entered into the open category. Unlike a conventional triathlon relay where each member does a leg,…Read more National Team Relays 2017
Bamburgh Sprint Triathlon
A blustery Saturday saw Angela, Arbella Nigel, Heather, Steve and Chris representing Tyne Tri at the Castles Challenge Sprint Triathlon. The swim had to be altered to suit the conditions as the safety team where unable to hold positions against the wind. So the swim was kept shallow and a near side bouy used and…Read more Bamburgh Sprint Triathlon
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