Off Road Duathlon at An Creagan
The Club will hold its annual Off Road Duathlon training events at An Creagan on the 19 Jan, kindly sponsored by McGale furniture Sign on is from 8.15am for a 9am start with the event a 3km trail run followed by a 10km bike around the forest trails and then a 3km lap to finish. Its £5-00 for OTC Members or £7-00 for non members with everyone welcome to this fun but competitive event. A mountain bike or hybrid will be best suited and the Club has a few spare bikes should anyone need one (just PM the facebook page) This is the first of two winter events and will be followed by the summer duathlons later this year. Anyone who attends all our duathlons this year will be entered into a draw to win a £500-00 mattress from McGale Furniture. New to Triathlon??
Are you are in search of fitness and looking for a rewarding challenge?? Like running, swimming or cycling or all three?? If you answered yes to either of these questions then triathlon is the sport for you. Whether you just want to train and enjoy being part of a friendly club or want to compete in races and test yourself, then don't be put off. Contact us for more info by chatting to Club Member or PM us at our Facebook page. Swim Bike Run Don't limit your challenges. Challenge you limits. 2020 Club Races
Its that time of year again to dust off the credit card and get signed up formembership. Our club races for 2020 will be agreed at the AGM. They will be posted up shortly after so keep an eye on the WhatsApp group messages or Facebook. As usual they will likely feature a mixture of distances and we will try to keep them as close to home as possible - as well as a wee sun holiday at the end of the season! For info last year's races were:
You can view a full list of sanctioned races at Triathlon Ireland Meet some of our OTC team
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How to receive OTC whatsapp updates
If you are a new member or considering joining OTC you can receive regular training and race information by whatsapp. Just send us an email with your name and mobile phone details. Click here... Ladies, unleash your inner triathlete
Did you know that over 40% of our members are female? OTC have some of the best age group female triathletes in Ireland. If you're interested then why not join us at one of our training sessions? We'd be happy to give all the advice you need. 'I can't swim'
Swimming ability is usually the biggest barrier to triathlon. You can cycle and run, but find it difficult to swim a few lengths, right? Join the club, most of us started in the same position. Just ask many of our triathletes. Set yourself a goal like a 'try a tri' short distance pool event. Why not join our weekly pool sessions? We're there to give support and advice. Remember, you can swim, you just don't know it yet. "Bloody hell I never ever thought I would end up doing this"
To mark the launch of the new OTC website our very own Gerard Turbitt recalls the early years of triathlon in Ireland and his rise to age group powerhouse at the European Championships in Kitzbuhel. Read Gerard's story. |