Have you ever wondered thought about it or ever considered it… well nows you chance!
Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon club hosts there fifth annual Try a Tri takes which place in Aura leisure centre Letterkenny on 24th April.
Here’s you chance to dip your toe into life as a triathlete as the event is for the complete beginner & the only person your competing against is simply yourself as you aim to complete the distance.
A Try a Tri is a shorter than normal race involving a 200 metre swim 13k cycle and and a 3k run.
Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon club have ran this event since 2012 with the cooperation of Aura leisure centre.
To take part you need to be able to swim eight lengths in a pool with no deep end , have a roadworthy bike and a helmet to cycle the 13k and then finish the event of with a 3k run.
It is challenging but manageable if you have a reasonable level of fitness.
The club has put up a five week training plan on its facebook page which if followed will leave you well able to do the race.
If you wish to enter please do so on triathlon ireland website and if you have any queries please contact the race director at 247tryatri@gmail.com. Details are also on the Letterkenny triathlon Facebook page. Because this is a pool based event spaces are limited
so early booking is advised.
This year the club is also organizing a super sprint which is the same as above except the swim is 400 metres.
This is to facilitate the more experienced triathletes who want to do a shorter race to start off their season.
Entry is available through the triathlon ireland website as well.
As well as the entry fee for both races which is 35 euro non triathlon Ireland members must have a one day licence.
Here’s your chance don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference.
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