We have pulled together a schedule of Dublin triathlon training events geared specifically for the women in the Club which will be held in Spring and early Summer – details are below, make a note of dates for diary!! All are welcome as the training will be suitable for everyone from the absolute beginner to the experienced triathlete. They will be a great way to get to know your club mates, and pick up valuable swim/bike/run tips for the 2012 season.
We will be sending out regular e-mails to the ladies , if you want to be included on the mailing list then simply add your details here:
Any general queries about Ladies Training Events or the regular weekly training sessions contact the Ladies Officers:
Ellen Murphy (ellenwaterford@yahoo.com / 0861537996)
Deirdre O’Toole: (deirdreotoole0@gmail.com/ 0876755221)
Belpark Women’s Squad Training 2012
Introduction
Belpark will be organising a number of ladies training events in Spring 2012. The events are skills -focused and are suitable for all levels. Everyone from the complete beginner to the experienced triathlete is invited to attend. Training Sessions (except warm weather camp) are just €5.00 each. The sessions will be a great way to get to know fellow club members and pick up valuable swim/bike/run tips for 2012 race season.
Upcoming Training Events.
Sat 11th Feb – Run Focus – Bushy Park : 2.30pm-4.30pm
The first session will concentrate on running technique and drills for improving running style. Each runner will be videoed, and then over a coffee break be given feedback on improvements to be made. We will then have a general discussion on run training for triathlon followed by an easy group run to put newly acquired skills into practice.
Coaches – John Caffrey /Brian Crinion
Venue: Meet at Rathfarnham Club House at 2.30 pm (bikes/bags etc can be safely stored here)
Cost: €5
****A casual Belpark Ladies dinner is also being planned for 7pm @11 th Feb in Terenure- great opportunity to get to know club mates in a social setting and compare race plans for the 2012 season!!****
Sun 26th Feb – Bike Focus – Sundrive Track – 1.30pm
Bike technique session aimed at improving all round bike handling. It will focus on skills such as selecting correct gears, cornering, manoeuvring around cones, and fast transitions, aswell as bike positioning. This session is perfect preparation for upcoming Duathlon and Tri Season .
Coach ;- John Caffrey/Brian Crinion
Cost: €5
Sun 11th Mar: Swim Focus – Belvedere Swimming Pool: 8.30-9.30am
Swim technique and video analysis with Belpark Swim Coach Stephen Early . This session will focus on simple steps which can be taken to improve strokes, and lead to faster swim times. There will also be an opportunity to be videoed whilst wearing wetsuit to see how buoyancy of wetsuit in water changes stroke.
Coach: Stephen Early
Cost: €5
***Early start is due to limited availability of pool. Swim will be followed by a sociable breakfast nearby***
April – Belpark Easter Training Camp
A training camp which will be open to male and female Belpark members will be held over the Easter weekend. More details to follow asap.
Bank Holiday Monday 7th May – Open Water Swimming -7th –Dun Laoghaire-Time TBC
With race season just around the corner, it is essential to get some practice in the open water. At this session you will be taught the correct technique for sighting buoys, swimming around bouys, drafting, entering / exiting the water, removing wet suits, and we will even simulate some race starts!!
Coach: Stephen Early
Cost: €5
***Coffee and cake pitstop in Dun Laoghaire will probably be required after braving the open water in May!***
