Monday - RUN, ATHelite EK, 6.15pm
Tuesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Efforts
Wednesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Long Steady
.................. - SWIM, Open Water 6.15pm
Thursday - RUN, ATHelite, EK, 6.15pm
Friday - SWIM, Open Water, Loch Lomond. 6.45/6.50pm (500mtr - 3k!!)
Saturday - BIKE, 9.00am
Long steady ride meet at the top of Hurlawcrook Road as per run.
Sunday - RUN, 9.00am
The usual Sunday run will start at 9am, meeting point at the top of Hurlawcrook Road just before the turn off for Langlands golf course.
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Saturday, 31 July 2010
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Trossachs Training Camp 2010
There are a few people that still owe for the Trossachs Training Camp, can you please get the remaining balance to me by the 15th August (this year).
You can drop it off at the shop or post it to me at;
ATHelite, 58 Cadzow St. Hamilton. ML3 6DS.
The TTC is full however it is not unknow to have cancellations so, if you are keen in attending let me know and I can start a waiting list.
Many thanks.
You can drop it off at the shop or post it to me at;
ATHelite, 58 Cadzow St. Hamilton. ML3 6DS.
The TTC is full however it is not unknow to have cancellations so, if you are keen in attending let me know and I can start a waiting list.
Many thanks.
Open Water Swim
Don't forget we are Open Water Swimming tomorrow at Loch Lomond.
We meet at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm dip.
Swim lengths vary from 400mtrs (ish) to 3k, so you can do what suits you.
Last week we had a good show of faces, hopefully we'll see the same this friday and a few more.
We meet at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm dip.
Swim lengths vary from 400mtrs (ish) to 3k, so you can do what suits you.
Last week we had a good show of faces, hopefully we'll see the same this friday and a few more.
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Bike clothing sale
Now online and instore
Great deals to be had on bike shorts, bib shorts, jerseys and gillets.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Final Big Training Week!
As we enter our final training week I have been looking at a few results from the weekends action & it shows the real highs & lows of the sport. A great race from young Jonathon Brownlee saw him pick up Silver at Hyde Park while the previously invincible Alistair dropped places & collapsed exhausted over the finish line in 10th place. On his Twitter he says the Doctors verdict is simple. A lack of Cake & Pies! That is one issue I won't be having!
A few guys from Glasgow Tri Club were in action at Ironman Switzerland at the weekend. Two finished & two DNF'd for various reasons. Genevieves sister Pamela had a disrupted training period going upto Ironman Lake Placid (New York) at the weekend as she was temporarily moved by her work from Canada to Australia. Pam was flying around & loving the tough bike course but we lost her on the athlete tracker late last night & it turns out she collapsed 4 miles from the finish on the run and was shipped off to the medical tent where she spent several hours but being let out. So close but Pam is a fit chick and it just shows how tough these events are & anything can happen on the day. All we can do is train & recover as much as our lives allow & see what happens.
Last week saw a rare bit of time away for me & G as we headed down to stay with my parents in Lincolnshire for 4 days. Incredibly whilst it was pizzazling with rain in Scotland we had 4 days of humid sunny weather with temps between 25 & 27 degrees so good training conditions for Copenhagen. Lincs has a great mix of sharp climbs on the Wolds that we like and wide open flat (& windy!) fens & we did a great long flat ride that we can never do up here. Last weeks training went as follows;
Lincolnshire;
Sun; Bike 50 miles, Run 1 hr
Mon; Bike 101 miles, Run 1 hr
Tues; Bike 40 miles
Weds; Bike 40 miles, Run 1 hr
Home;
Thurs; Run 2 hrs
Fri; OW Swim Loch Lomond 2.5k
Sat; Rest & Massage
Sun; Bike 60 mile for me (had to work). Genevieve rode 114 miles with Graeme & Michael!
Overall we both easily cleared 20 hours training & felt just about ok at the end of it.
This week is our final high volume week - no more big rides thankfully but more shorter sharper stuff but we still aim to hit around 18 hours training. We follow that with 2 weeks of Taper then it's race day. The weather forecast in Copenhagen seems pretty changable in the run up to the event - a mix of hot sunny days, rain & wind so it will just come down to the day I think. Fingers crossed!
A few guys from Glasgow Tri Club were in action at Ironman Switzerland at the weekend. Two finished & two DNF'd for various reasons. Genevieves sister Pamela had a disrupted training period going upto Ironman Lake Placid (New York) at the weekend as she was temporarily moved by her work from Canada to Australia. Pam was flying around & loving the tough bike course but we lost her on the athlete tracker late last night & it turns out she collapsed 4 miles from the finish on the run and was shipped off to the medical tent where she spent several hours but being let out. So close but Pam is a fit chick and it just shows how tough these events are & anything can happen on the day. All we can do is train & recover as much as our lives allow & see what happens.
Last week saw a rare bit of time away for me & G as we headed down to stay with my parents in Lincolnshire for 4 days. Incredibly whilst it was pizzazling with rain in Scotland we had 4 days of humid sunny weather with temps between 25 & 27 degrees so good training conditions for Copenhagen. Lincs has a great mix of sharp climbs on the Wolds that we like and wide open flat (& windy!) fens & we did a great long flat ride that we can never do up here. Last weeks training went as follows;
Lincolnshire;
Sun; Bike 50 miles, Run 1 hr
Mon; Bike 101 miles, Run 1 hr
Tues; Bike 40 miles
Weds; Bike 40 miles, Run 1 hr
Home;
Thurs; Run 2 hrs
Fri; OW Swim Loch Lomond 2.5k
Sat; Rest & Massage
Sun; Bike 60 mile for me (had to work). Genevieve rode 114 miles with Graeme & Michael!
Overall we both easily cleared 20 hours training & felt just about ok at the end of it.
This week is our final high volume week - no more big rides thankfully but more shorter sharper stuff but we still aim to hit around 18 hours training. We follow that with 2 weeks of Taper then it's race day. The weather forecast in Copenhagen seems pretty changable in the run up to the event - a mix of hot sunny days, rain & wind so it will just come down to the day I think. Fingers crossed!
Friday, 23 July 2010
An Award.....
Great news.....my big sister Polly (who many of you know) has just won the
Congratulation Polly you totally deserve it, what an athlete!!
They seem to produce their awards a little later over there....maybe everybody it too busy racing!
Canada's 2009 Long Distance Triathlon Elite Female Award
Congratulation Polly you totally deserve it, what an athlete!!
They seem to produce their awards a little later over there....maybe everybody it too busy racing!
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Diary Dates
We are having a night out on
Saturday 21st August....just a social, we don't need a reason
Saturday 12th December.....yes this will be our annual party night!!
Saturday 21st August....just a social, we don't need a reason
Saturday 12th December.....yes this will be our annual party night!!
Open water swimming
Some great tips - watch the video........
http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2010/07/22/swim-faster-black-line-drill/
http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2010/07/22/swim-faster-black-line-drill/
Training W/C 23rd July
Monday - RUN, ATHelite EK, 6.15pm
Tuesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Efforts
Wednesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Long Steady
............ - SWIM, Open Water 6.15pm
Thursday - RUN, ATHelite, EK, 6.15pm
Friday - SWIM, Open Water, Loch Lomond. 6.45/6.50pm (500mtr - 3k!!)
Saturday - BIKE, 9.00am
Long steady ride meet at the top of Hurlawcrook Road as per run.
Sunday - RUN, 9.00am
The usual Sunday run will start at 9am, meeting point at the top of Hurlawcrook Road just before the turn off for Langlands golf course.
Tuesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Efforts
Wednesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Long Steady
............ - SWIM, Open Water 6.15pm
Thursday - RUN, ATHelite, EK, 6.15pm
Friday - SWIM, Open Water, Loch Lomond. 6.45/6.50pm (500mtr - 3k!!)
Saturday - BIKE, 9.00am
Long steady ride meet at the top of Hurlawcrook Road as per run.
Sunday - RUN, 9.00am
The usual Sunday run will start at 9am, meeting point at the top of Hurlawcrook Road just before the turn off for Langlands golf course.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Guinness World Record Attempt to generate electricity .........
I work for a not for profit organisation and we are staging a Guinness World Record Attempt to generate electricity over a 24 hour period using 21 bicycles attached to a roller. The attempts run from 5pm on Friday 27th August to 5pm on Saturday 28th. The event is being held in Coalburn, South Lanarkshire.
According to the JogScotland you run a local club and I wondered in the spirit of health and fitness if you would support of our event and ask for your participation. Volunteers can cycle from any length of time as long as it is over a minute.
If you wouldn’t mind, would you put a link on to your website and/or mail your members to see if they would be interested and willing to taking part in our World Record Attempt as we would love for you to be involved.
On the 28th, we are having a Sustainable Saturday family fun day celebration and we will have numerous activities including healthy cooking demonstrations, massage therapies, dance mats and smoothie bike makers.
The aim of the event is to promote
· Awareness of sustainable issues like energy efficiency and renewable technologies
· To promote cycling and physical and mental well being
· Demonstrate what communities can achieve by working together.
Below are links to existing record
Long
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEBORLLbQrA&feature=related
Short
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7rcXIMPrUc
We need as many participants as possible to make the event a success and would welcome any assistance your club could give.
Thank you in anticipation.
Regards,
James Kane
According to the JogScotland you run a local club and I wondered in the spirit of health and fitness if you would support of our event and ask for your participation. Volunteers can cycle from any length of time as long as it is over a minute.
If you wouldn’t mind, would you put a link on to your website and/or mail your members to see if they would be interested and willing to taking part in our World Record Attempt as we would love for you to be involved.
On the 28th, we are having a Sustainable Saturday family fun day celebration and we will have numerous activities including healthy cooking demonstrations, massage therapies, dance mats and smoothie bike makers.
The aim of the event is to promote
· Awareness of sustainable issues like energy efficiency and renewable technologies
· To promote cycling and physical and mental well being
· Demonstrate what communities can achieve by working together.
Below are links to existing record
Long
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEBORLLbQrA&feature=related
Short
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7rcXIMPrUc
We need as many participants as possible to make the event a success and would welcome any assistance your club could give.
Thank you in anticipation.
Regards,
James Kane
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Training W/C 12th July
Monday - RUN, ATHelite EK, 6.15pm
Tuesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Efforts
Wednesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am Long Steady
............ - SWIM, Open Water 6.15pm
Thursday - RUN, ATHelite, EK, 6.15pm
Friday - SWIM, Open Water, Loch Lomond. 6.45/6.50pm (500mtr - 3k!!)
Saturday - BIKE, 9.00am
Long steady ride meet at the top of Hurlawcrook Road as per run.
Sunday - RUN, 9.00am
The usual Sunday run will start at 9am, meeting point at the top of Hurlawcrook Road just before the turn off for Langlands golf course.
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Ironman Training Update
Once again I have not blogged for a while regarding our training for Copenhagen in August.
We now have about 5 1/2 weeks till race day so we are now entering our final training block & it is going to be a big one!
Having completed the Day in the Lakes Half Ironman the week before last we took a well earned recovery week of only about 8 hours. As always we came out of the back of this recovery feeling rubbish. We now almost expect this and are going to need to be really careful when we start our 2 week taper so we don't hit the event feeling sluggish and stiff.
The first real session back was actually on Sunday when we attempted to go for a long 2 hour run. The weather was horrific - driving rain & wind & a group of us slogged out an arduous 1 1/2 hours before calling it a day.
Monday for me was down as a long bike ride but I felt a bit under the weather & just rested through the day before running a swift 8 miles around Chatelherault in the evening with the Harriers.
Tuesday was the Tollcross swim - 2k of efforts. Tuesday pm was an hour on the turbo.
Wednesday morning Tollcross Swim. We tried to do the full 3.8k full Ironman distance but only managed 3.5k as we ran out of time. Due to the queues at 7.00am it is hard to get in the pool by 7.10 which doesn't always leave enough time till the lane ropes come out.
Weds pm was 1 1/2 hr spin out with the road club followed by a 30 min tempo run.
Thurs morning I managed to get in an 18 mile run before work & felt pretty good if not a bit sleepy during the day at work!
Friday morning - 2.5k at Tollcross again & then our first visit to Loch Lomond for an Open Water swim on Friday evening. First time we have had a really good session where you can focus on technique as opposed to focussing on reeds & people screaming!
Saturday is a rest day then Sunday I need to get in a longish bike before work at 12.00. Need to start early for that one.
Lots of good swimming this week - 10k in total, some good running miles for both of us & not enough miles on the bikes, the weather not helping too much here.
As the first week of a 4 week block we targetted & achieved 15 hours training this week & it should climb to 17 next week. Fingers crossed for some better weather!
We now have about 5 1/2 weeks till race day so we are now entering our final training block & it is going to be a big one!
Having completed the Day in the Lakes Half Ironman the week before last we took a well earned recovery week of only about 8 hours. As always we came out of the back of this recovery feeling rubbish. We now almost expect this and are going to need to be really careful when we start our 2 week taper so we don't hit the event feeling sluggish and stiff.
The first real session back was actually on Sunday when we attempted to go for a long 2 hour run. The weather was horrific - driving rain & wind & a group of us slogged out an arduous 1 1/2 hours before calling it a day.
Monday for me was down as a long bike ride but I felt a bit under the weather & just rested through the day before running a swift 8 miles around Chatelherault in the evening with the Harriers.
Tuesday was the Tollcross swim - 2k of efforts. Tuesday pm was an hour on the turbo.
Wednesday morning Tollcross Swim. We tried to do the full 3.8k full Ironman distance but only managed 3.5k as we ran out of time. Due to the queues at 7.00am it is hard to get in the pool by 7.10 which doesn't always leave enough time till the lane ropes come out.
Weds pm was 1 1/2 hr spin out with the road club followed by a 30 min tempo run.
Thurs morning I managed to get in an 18 mile run before work & felt pretty good if not a bit sleepy during the day at work!
Friday morning - 2.5k at Tollcross again & then our first visit to Loch Lomond for an Open Water swim on Friday evening. First time we have had a really good session where you can focus on technique as opposed to focussing on reeds & people screaming!
Saturday is a rest day then Sunday I need to get in a longish bike before work at 12.00. Need to start early for that one.
Lots of good swimming this week - 10k in total, some good running miles for both of us & not enough miles on the bikes, the weather not helping too much here.
As the first week of a 4 week block we targetted & achieved 15 hours training this week & it should climb to 17 next week. Fingers crossed for some better weather!
Open Water Swim - Loch Lomond
Great swim had by all last night at Loch Lomond.
The drive up was quicker than expected in 'rush hour' traffic. Once we found our spot the six of us rubbered up and entered the loch. Two other guys appeared and talked us through the route that people normally undertake. The guys swam with us and we did what we think was a 900 mtr loop.
The water was calm and clear - not a reed to seen, a couple of fish though (or were they feet?) ........
All in all a great swim and well worth the journey. We'll meet up there again next Friday 16th July at 6.30 (ish) for a swim at 6.45/6.50pm, this way we can get in before the other groups arrive. The advantage of swimming up there is you can really get into your stroke and get a good bit of distance under your wetsuit....
G.
The drive up was quicker than expected in 'rush hour' traffic. Once we found our spot the six of us rubbered up and entered the loch. Two other guys appeared and talked us through the route that people normally undertake. The guys swam with us and we did what we think was a 900 mtr loop.
The water was calm and clear - not a reed to seen, a couple of fish though (or were they feet?) ........
All in all a great swim and well worth the journey. We'll meet up there again next Friday 16th July at 6.30 (ish) for a swim at 6.45/6.50pm, this way we can get in before the other groups arrive. The advantage of swimming up there is you can really get into your stroke and get a good bit of distance under your wetsuit....
G.
Friday, 9 July 2010
Clif Bar Offer
VERY SPECIAL OFFER
Flavours; Oatmeal Walnut Raisin, Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter.
Best Before date this month.
Member Awards 2010 – Nominate Now!
Come on everyone - GET VOTING
The triathlonscotland and British Triathlon awards are back, only bigger and better than before.
Award Categories
The number of award categories has grown this year, in recognition of the scope and range of excellent coaching activity being delivered nationwide.
The triathlonscotland and British Triathlon awards are back, only bigger and better than before.
Award Categories
- Coaches
- More than willing helpers
- Who runs the best club or the best event
- Most enjoyable event
More information here........
http://www.triathlonscotland.org/member_awards.cfm
Sports Massage
There are a couple of appointments available for Saturday...they'll not sit around for long though!
Appointment times 1pm or 3pm
Call to book an appointment 01698 422448
Appointment times 1pm or 3pm
Call to book an appointment 01698 422448
Club Kit
Is now in....
You can pick up your order from the shop or if you're swimming tonight let me know and I'll bring it with me.
You can pick up your order from the shop or if you're swimming tonight let me know and I'll bring it with me.
Monday, 5 July 2010
Open Water
Planning on swimming at Loch Lomond this Friday, 7pm.
Leave a comment if you're interested so we can get an idea of numbers.
Weather forecast is horrendous!!
Wee Dawn's on holiday....
Leave a comment if you're interested so we can get an idea of numbers.
Weather forecast is horrendous!!
Wee Dawn's on holiday....
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Job Vacancies
Hey, we have 2 part time posts we are looking to fill (must be available weekends).
If you are fun and out-going with a keen interest in running and/or triathlon then you are just what we are looking for.
Send your CV to mail@athelite.net
or call 01698 422448 for more information
If you are fun and out-going with a keen interest in running and/or triathlon then you are just what we are looking for.
Send your CV to mail@athelite.net
or call 01698 422448 for more information
Friday, 2 July 2010
Massage........
One appointment left for a sports massage on Saturday if anyone is interested
Time 12.30pm
Call 01698 422 448 to book appointment
Time 12.30pm
Call 01698 422 448 to book appointment
Asics Triathlon Performance shoe....the NOOSA
Named after the Australian Noosa Triathlon, the GEL-NOOSA TRI 5 combines triathlon-specific technologies with a head-turning design.
This edition features Asymmetrical Lacing Design for an improved fit, as well as additional elastic laces to save time during race transitions.
The design includes a glow-in-the-dark logo stripe for visibility in low light.
The GEL-NOOSA TRI 5 is a top-of-the-line shoe for runners who want to stand out from the pack. Colour-Male Harlequin/Glowing Tiger Weight-249 grams
Training W/C 5th July
Monday - RUN, ATHelite EK, 6.15pm
Tuesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am
Wednesday - SWIM, Open Water 6.15pm
Thursday - RUN, ATHelite, EK, 6.15pm
Friday - SWIM, Tollcross 7.00am
Saturday - BIKE 9.00am
Long steady ride meet at the top of Hurlawcrook Road as per run.
Sunday - RUN 9.00am
The usual Sunday run will start at 9am, meeting point at the top of Hurlawcrook Road just before the turn off for Langlands golf course.
Tuesday - SWIM, Tollcross, 7.00am
Wednesday - SWIM, Open Water 6.15pm
Thursday - RUN, ATHelite, EK, 6.15pm
Friday - SWIM, Tollcross 7.00am
Saturday - BIKE 9.00am
Long steady ride meet at the top of Hurlawcrook Road as per run.
Sunday - RUN 9.00am
The usual Sunday run will start at 9am, meeting point at the top of Hurlawcrook Road just before the turn off for Langlands golf course.
Weekend Activities
Saturday 3rd July
Bike Ride
There are a few going out for a bike ride. Meeting Strathaven at 8.00am back for 11.00am (ish)
Sunday 4th July
Long Run
Meet on Hurlawcrook Road at 9.00am for a long steady. Plenty of cut off options.
Bike Ride
There are a few going out for a bike ride. Meeting Strathaven at 8.00am back for 11.00am (ish)
Sunday 4th July
Long Run
Meet on Hurlawcrook Road at 9.00am for a long steady. Plenty of cut off options.
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