Club Training – Winter 2011/2012
By far the easiest way to introduce yourself to Belpark is to show up at any of the mid-week sessions. The Thursday run or Friday swim are the best begineers sessions.
Tuesday – Run Intervals
Run at 6:30pm
Running with Rathfarnham AC. This session is perfect of athletes of all abilities and
for those new to the club a great way to meet some of the club members. We all meet at the center of Nutgrove Park up to Easter (after easter the sessions will be start at the childrens playground in Bushy Park). Interval session vary from 5x2km in the winter to 10x600m in the race season.
Thursday – Circuits and short run intervals
Starting at 6:30pm
Cycyle hill intervals. We all meet at the clubhouse in Rathfarnham. Typical session is 30mins circuits followed by short run intervals 8x200m, with a final stretch session in the clubhouse.
Friday – Swim
Swim at 7:00 – 8:00pm.
Swim training in Belvedere pool coached by Steven Early. Pool entrance is via the underground carpark on Temple Street.
We charge €7 for this session (€4 for students) to cover pool hire and coaching costs. This is the only session Belpark charge for, all other sessions during the week are free.
Saturday - Cycle
Cycle at 9:30am
Our usual Saturday spin with two groups 90min beginner group, 3hrs fast group meeting at the Rathfarnham clubhouse. Road or Tri bike required. Click here for more details of the cycle routes.
Sunday – Run or cycle
Long Slow Running at 9:00am
Long slow distance run leaving from Rathfarnham running clubhouse.See map here.
Sunday Intermediate cycle
Sunday mornings 9.30 am leaving from the Club House. These spins are suitable for those who fall between the beginner and fast groups. We usually cover approximately 80km and routes vary in terrain from flat fast routes to the hills of Wicklow.
Hi,
I’m keen to join your club. Should I just turn up at a session?
Regards,
Niamh
Niamh,
Yes, just pop along to a session. The mid week sessions are the shortest and easiest for beginners.
Brian.
Hi, I was thinking about giving triathlon training a go. Is there any sessions over the winter?
Paul,
The full list of the current winter triathlon training session are on this page. Pop along to the Friday night swims, which are very good for beginners.
Brian.
Hi i am looking to join up ! Is the training schedule as listed on the website happening now over the winter months i.e. tuesday run, thursday circuits, friday swim, sat cycle and sat run / cycle ?
Thanks kev
Kev,
Yes they’re all happening, plus a few more informal sessions. Do pop along to the shorter weekday sessions, which are great for beginners.
Brian.
Hi there!
Are you training next tuesday? 27th december?
cheers,
Priscila,
Training will definitely be on. Number maybe down, but actually the Christmas training session, usually get some club members who are back home for the holidays.
Add your email to the subscribe box on the top right of the page, to be kept in the loop on club emails.
Brian.
Hi there,
I have never done triathlon and am interested in finding out a little bit about it. Will the Friday night swim be on next Friday January.
Regards,
Cliodhna
Hi Cliodhna,
I am Ladies Officer at Belpark Tri Club, and we are delighted to welcome along new members. Yes swimming will be on at 7pm in Belvedere College this Friday. It caters for all levels, and is a great session for new people to come along to and find out about the club and triathlons. I will be there so can introduce to everyone else. My email is ellenwaterford@yahoo.com if you need directions or anything. We also will be running some ladies training events in the Spring, so I will add your email to the ladies mailing list if you like.
All the best,
Ellen
Hi ,
I’m very keen to join in the training with your club starting tomorrow in Nutgrove park. Just out of interest, where would be the best place to park my car during the training? Nutgrove shopping centre?
Regards,
Colm
Colm,
Yes, the shopping centre is good for parking.
Brian.
hi i am interested in joining your club and would like to come along to the tuesday run session. i was wondering what is the best way to get to nutgrove park as i dont drive. could you tell me is there a luas stop nearby or which bus route to take?
thanks
Hi Claire,
Great would love to see you at Tues run session. We meet at the Leceister Celtic Club House (beside Nutgrove park) at about 6.20 and then the session begins at 6.30. Directions to the club house are http://www.leicesterceltic.ie/contact-us.36.html There is a safe place to leave bags and bikes if you want to cycle to training, The 16a bus stop is also about 5 min walk away, and Dundrum Luas Stop about 15-20 mins walk. If you are coming to session give me an email at ellenwaterford@yahoo.com and I will look out for you.
There is also a new members evening this saturday at 8pm at Rathfarnham Club House if you want to come along and learn more about the club and triathlon racing. We also organise Ladies Training Workshops so have added you to the Ladies Mailing List
All the best,
Ellen
Hi Claire, further to Ellen’s reply below, other bus routes that are within walking distance are the 14 and 61 both are approx 10 minutes walk if you get off at beaumont ave in churchtown. The 75 bus goes along nutgrove ave which is where the run training occurs in the park beside Nutgrove Shopping centre. Helen
Hi,
I am interested in joining the club and I am wondering what training do you offer for beginers with average fitness?
Hi Colm, apologies for delay in replying. Swim (fri) and run sessions (tues) are good ones to turn up to initially as they cater for all levels of ability. All detail is on the training section of thr website. There are different levels for cycling: beginner ( ever second sat), intermediate (sundays) and fast (sat) so it depends on how much biking you have done as to which bike session you do. Helen