Weekly Update
A Happy New Year to all club members. Here is a quick round up of recent events which some of us have been involved in. The Cleethorpes 10k held on New Years day had a good showing from the club. All results and photos can be seen on the Wolds Vets web site: Paul Thompson 39.25 Shaun Robinson 45.13 Vicky Thomas 46.00 Georgie Young 46.57 Alan Cook 50.25
Several members had an enjoyable MTB ride last Saturday from Tealby in very mild weather conditions. The highlight of the ride was Shaun Robinson’s descent down a steep grassy track near Walesby – how he managed to hold onto his trusty steed was a miracle! And let’s not mention punctures…… Watch this space for another planned MTB ride in January from the Louth area.
Now that the race session is only just round the corner if you’re going to do any duathlons, and only a few months away for triathlons, Doug Eke is running Saturday swim sessions at Louth Meridian Leisure Centre, 3 – 4pm at £5 per session and Saturday turbo sessions at Louth Meridian Leisure Centre, 5 – 6pm at £5 or £6.50 if you need to hire a turbo trainer. Give Doug a ring on 07943 102739 if you have any questions.
Enjoy the winter training everyone, wherever you are.
Happy New Year
After the most succesful year in our club’s history, here’s wishing everyone an even better 2012. Whether you’re new to the sport; an age grouper looking to up their game; or a reigning World Champion starting the defence of their title – good luck in hitting your goals for 2012. I’m sure everyone will be inspired by the arrival of the Olympic flame to get out there and smash it!
Seasons Greetings
Hope you have had a relaxing christmas, and If you fancy losing a few excess pounds this weekend then we are doing a MTB off road loop from Tealby this Saturday 31st. Everyone is welcome. We’ll meet at the Kings Head at 9am where we will do a 2 hour cycle and get back for opening time. Let Gary T know via e-mail if you would like to join us. Best wishes and a happy new year to you all. Gary T
Christmas News
With Christmas almost upon us, there are a few things to share with the membership. The first of which is an overdue link to some recent press coverage of our two Team GB athletes, Karen & Georgie. See their news report here and, as I wrote this post, I’ve been made aware that a New Year “Social” and Dinner has been proposed for members/husbands/wives/partners to get together before the new 2012 season begins. Karen has booked a date at the Mill House at Covenham for Friday 27th January meeting 7.30pm for dinner at 8pm. The cost will be £15.00 per head – either starter/main course or main course and pudding. If you are a hearty eater and require 3 courses this will be extra ( approx £5) with Coffee/Tea included in the price. You may purchase drinks from the Bar. Dresscode: Smart/casual. Please e mail Karen if you are interested and she will be in contact with the menu after Christmas. For those intending to participate in the BodyFit Sports Science Testing, keep an eye open for emails from Tony O who is organising this.
Finally, enjoy the festive break, or training camp for those who prefer Christmas in warmer climes. Looking at the events our members have signed up to next year, points to a great 2012 for Grimsby Tri Club.
Weekend MTB Invitation
If anyone fancies a mountain bike ride at the weekend then you are more than welcome to join a few of us on Sunday leaving either Park Drive No 13, Grimsby at 10.15am or meet us at the Blacksmith’s Arms at Rothwell at 11am where we will do an off road loop for about an hour and then finish up in the pub for a few beers, as it is Tim Moss’s birthday and the beers are on him!!! Let me know by e-mail if you want to join us it would be a good chance to have a social get together before Xmas – weather permitting
Best wishes Gary T
Running Group Training Block 2
Note that the run group meets this Thursday at the Peoples Park venue at 7pm. This will be the start of the second block of 8 sessions, and the cost is £15 for the full block of 8 sessions to avoid confusion. The session caters for a varied mix of abilities, so please feel free to come along, get involved and benefit from some off-season training. It’s only a month until the days start drawing out again!
Weekend Update
Despite the winter bearing down on us there has been lots of activity this weekend with club members out and about all over the UK. From long Mountain Bike rides on the Lincolnshire Wolds to long runs in the Humber fog and mist, training is obviously still busy! The more notable activities include Paul Thompson’s incredible improvement at the Brecon Beacon Ultra on Saturday, where he finished 24th overall in 8h21m – an incredible 1h38m faster than his 2009 performance. Then, on Sunday, Fin took part in the Yorkshire & Humberside Triathlon trials in Leeds with a 2m24s 200m swim and a 4m30s 1500m run. Fin will find out later this week whether he’s made the squad. Meanwhile, at Loughborough University, 10 year old Jay Clarke was seen towing a sponge up and down the lanes to build up his muscles at the home of British Triathlon.
Chaiman’s update
A big thankyou to all members who turned out for the AGM last Friday. The minutes of the meeting will be posted on the website this weekend to keep everyone informed of what was agreed.
Thank you to everyone who has sent photographs and content to Matt for the new website which we hope will make communication amongst members much easier. The proper website address of www.grimsbytri.co.uk has now been mapped to the new site, which is much easier to remember and matches what’s printed on our racing suits!
If anyone fancies an offroad mountain bike session tomorrow, Sunday 13th November, then a couple of us are meeting at 9am for a couple of hours ride out from 13 Park drive Grimsby. The plan is to do a recce around Rothwell and to find some possible duathlon routes. Please let me know via e-mail ASAP if you plan to join us. Hopefully this will lead to some proposed dates for a winter duathlon series, so please indicate your interest if you are likely to wish to compete.
Enjoy the weekend everyone, whether you’re racing, training, or just relaxing.
Best wishes, Gary T
Get your running up to speed
Another block of the running group sessions starts on Thursday 24th November at a cost of £15 for eight weekly sessions. The sessions will take place at a different venue each week, and will start at 7pm prompt. Each session lasts for about 1 hour and the block is ideal for your running development, whatever your ability. The location of the first session will be circulated nearer the time. If you’re interested, text your phone number to Anthony Whiteman on 07939 095121
Next season starts now!
Although the racing season has all-but ended for the winter break, many club members have already made plans and entries for their 2012 season. The Diary Dates section is intended to list the events our members have entered, which will enable others to see what’s going on and find out more offline. Please send Matthew details of the events you’re entering next year and keep an eye on the page for dates of our own events.
