Whats Happening this weekend 4/5th:Holidays well and truly over a busy weekend coming up for members- so lots of Race Reports EXPECTED!!! Sunday 5th Glasgow 10K and 1/2 Marathon Richard Barrie is runnng the 1/2 whilst Dave Smart is doing the 10k- have a great race guys- looks like its going to be warm so sun lotion a must.- Any one else runnng? Keswick 10 Mile Fell Race Kirsty Young after marshalling the Euro Duathlon Champs in Edinburgh on Saturday is heading to the Lakes to compete in a 10 mile fell race- good luck Kirsty. Saturday 4th Bealach Mor Julian Gascoigne and John Rea taking on the UK’s biggest road climb at 2053ft (626m) from sea level in just 6mls (10k) as part of the 90 mile course. Good luck guys Great North Swim Martin Waterhouse is once agian heading to the lakes to compete in this event- based on his training this year we are all looking forward to seeing a PB. Have a great swim and enjoy Thursday 02/09 Taking advantage of the fabulous weather, the annual Corryvreckan swim is on today- so check out the photos later! Photos now in the Swim Gallery....so envious Achnamara 10K 29/08/10Eamonn puts in a storming run to win the race in a blistering time of 36.22, congrats Eamonn. Full results here. Some other great performances by club members, photos to follow. Big thanks and well done to Stella for organising the race. Some photos now in the Gallery - more photos now posted Weather looks good for sunday and a good turn out from the club as everyone begins to hone their prep for the Triathlon. entry form here- further info on forum Wild Water Swimmers- TV stardom beckonsIf you dont know a number of our open water swimmers were filmed swimming in Loch Leathan today for a relocation TV show " Escape to the Country"...Bafta's beckons me thinks! 2010 Great Scottish run 05/09/10Dave Smart is also raising money for Yorkhill as he competes in his first ever 10k -see: http://www.justgiving.com/David-Whitson-Smart Cycling TT Thursday 26 August - 7.00pmThe next TT will be on the last Thursday of the month which is the 26th August. Start will be 7pm sharp at the Lochgilphead swimming pool car park. Ideal time for testing yourself ahead of the Triathlon! Inverness MarathonJamie now only going through the pain of training (now looking lean and mean!) ihe is also going to do it to riase money for Yorkhill Childrens foundation - if you want to sponsor him: http://www.justgiving.com/Jamie-Young11 Ardcastle Team Triathlon 15/08/10What a fantastic day, Sun Sea, fresh sea food and a little Tri to produce an appetite. Thanks to Eamonn for arranging- Photos now in the Galeery under Tri anything. really great time had by all Guess we may have a rush on the day, but if you are planning to enter please record your preference of swim, bike or run on the forum. It is all meant to be a bit of fun!. Achnamara 10K 29/08/10Back again for 2010 this great trail race. entry form here- further info on forum. Port Ban Triathlon Sat. 07/08/10Low key fun event this saturday pm in Port Ban - info on the forum, Team entries encouraged, OW swim, MTB and run and a BBQ after...great ...Well done Tim organising, fun, but tough event...which turned into a Duathlon due to the sea state and Jelly fish. Peter Robertson claimed first place. Some Photos now in the duathlon section of the Gallery Who was/is in action this weekendHelensburgh Half Marathon 01/08/10 Richard is running this am in the Helensburgh half and is aiming for a PB as he steps up his preparation for the Inverness Marathon- good luck Richard -Race Report now published- PB way to go Richard well done ...its clearly all in the cake! Durty Triathlon 31/07/10 Results now in- in the sprint distance the team of Hazel Manson, Ros Way and Brian Smith completed the course in 1:36:40, Peter Robertson completed the sprint in 1:23:33 (17th overall and 5th Vet) In the olympic distance team of Kirsty Young, Louise Cardwell and Aileen Gibson finshed in a time of 03:36:32. Great Job Everyone Matt in the borders to compete in the Olympic distance- but had a catastrophe at the satrt slicing his foot open on glass and required 5 stitiches. Kirsty competing as part of a team as the runner. Did MATCC have another team? Cycling TT Thursday 29 July - 7.00pm The next TT will be on the last Thursday of the month which is the 29th July. Start will be 7pm sharp at the swimming pool car park. Can you beat last months time? Or last years, come to that? Results on the Cycling Results page.
Sea Swim - Carsaig Bay Tuesday 3rd Aug. Meet at the carpark at 6.30pm.  Cycling TT Thursday 29 July - 7.00pm The next TT will be on the last Thursday of the month which is the 29th July. Start will be 7pm sharp at the swimming pool car park. Can you beat last months time? Or last years, come to that?
Ardcastle Team Triathlon 15/08/10 1.00pmYes a new club confined event in the format of open water swim, mountain bike and run ...but teams only.
So club members are to express their preference for a discipline/s and you will then be put into a team so we will have evenly balanced competition.
Eamonn is organizing, distances to be confirmed but is only likely to be relatively short . all followed by a summer BBQ and lots of fun. Post your preference on the link on the forum Who is doing what this weekend? Again not aware of anything- is everyone having more rest and holidays? .......although lots of running, swimming (great TT at Loch Coille Bharr on Tuesday) training and of course the Tour de France. There is a rumour that Mad dog has packed his badminton racquets to take on holiday for some cross training...... Great London Swim 03/07/10 Martin Waterhouse took part in the first of the mass swim events in London docks and got a notable scalp in that he beat Duncan Goodhew in a time of about 26 mins ....need a swim report and photos Martin Cycling TT Thursday 1 July - 7.00pm In a break from tradition, the next TT will not be on the last Thursday of the month but on the very nearly last thursday, which is the 1st July. Hope that's ok. Remember to particpate you need to be a club member. Start will be 7pm sharp at the swimming pool car park. Can you beat last months time? Results now on cycle Results page & Photos in Gallery. Who is doing what this weekend?Edinburgh Womens Triathlon 27/06/10 Kirsty Young is competing in Dalkeith in this 400m swim, 10K cycle and 5 km run and is catching up with Michelle- have a great race Kirsty. Results now up - 10.13 swim, 22:56 Bike & 26:59 Run - 1:00:17- well done Kirsty. Islay Triathlon 26/06/10 Looks like a good turn out from the club to venture across the sound (early 7.00am) to enter this great community event. Lets hope there is not the swim lane controversy of last year Eamonn and Kerry swept the Board, claiming very impressive victories on Islay in the senior event. Kerry also won the fastest cycle award and Eamonn the fastest cycle and run categories. Great day, great event and as always a some rough and tumble in the swim. Photos now in the Gallery Ormsary OW Swim 22/06/10 Biggest turn out this year for a cracking swim in Ormsary- so much so that Matt, Iona and Lottie are missing from the photos in the Gallery Cycling TT Thursday 1 July - 7.00pm In a break from tradition, the next TT will not be on the last Thursday of the month but on the very nearly last thursday, which is the 1st July. Hope that's ok. Remember to particpate you need to be a club member. Start will be 7pm sharp at the swimming pool car park. Can you beat last months time? Cycle Races 19th & 20th June Andy and Eamonn are competing in The Lothian Flyer RR in Peebles on Saturday and the Davie Bell memorial super 6 on Sunday in Ayr. Good luck guys let us know how you get on. Your web master has been informed that Andy completed the Cairngorm 100 last weekend in 5:18:59...good job! Summer Solstice Ride Friday 18/06/10 The long range forecast is looking good, so don't forget the summer solstice Kilberry run on Friday, meet at the bikeshop at 7pm, everyone welcome, this is not a race and no-one will be left behind. So if you enjoyed Arran then you should try this local classic. Great ride tonight, good to see so many folks out on what was a beautiful evening. As the webmaster forgot to put any batteries in the camera there is no photographic record, so here's a link to my Garmin file instead. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37325272 Open Water Swim Photos now on the Gallery Now posted on the swim Gallery great collection of photos from the Easdale swim and Keills and Achnamara tuesday evening training Taynish 15/06/10 swimmers eye view photos now pusblished . Lochgoilhead Triathlon 12/06/10 Boiling hot downhill mountain run, a cooling bike ride and a OW freezing swim to endure, but what a great local event- Stephen race report & lots more photos compliments of Craig now in the gallery Bala Middle distance Triathlon 13/06/10 Johns race story now published alas a DNQF , but hey the bike and run was top notch and its all learning and opportunity and a Triathlete always looks for the next challenge Who is doing what this weekend?Club members out and about this weekend in a number of events and fun rides - everyone do not forget your sun tan lotion, its going to be hot: Cairngorm 100 mile Sportive 12/06/10 Julian Gascoigne and Dave Taylor heading up to Aviemore to descend and climb Cairngorm of and cover about 95 miles in between- have a good ride guys. Julian completed the course in 06:03:19 and Dave in 06:58:33 - well done guys another "ton" under the wheels- tell us how it was? Lochgoilhead Triathlon 12/06/10 Stephen and possibly Matt heading to the rest to take part in this fun reverse triathlon finishing with a nice swim across Loch Goil. Stephen & Matt had a great race finishing 1st & 3rd respectively, with PBs in the 10k run and a swim which was not for the faint hearted across the Loch! Bala Middle distance Triathlon 13/06/10 John Rea is once again heading down to Wales to tackle this 1/2 IM Tri - 2km swim, 78.5km bike and a 1/2 marathon to finish...go for that PB John- Johns Time now posted: Swim 41:33 - Bike - 2:54:25, Run 1:40:22 - total time include transitions 5:19:26. Way to go John, that is a great result Round Arran circuit 13/06/10 A good sized Peloton of club members heading over to Arran on Sunday to enjoy a leisurely 50 mile ride...just make sure you do not miss the last ferry (if you want to go see details on the forum). Have a great time guys and Girls and get some photos! Phew, that is a lot of miles in anyone's book - is anyone else doing anything? Coniston Old Man Triathlon 6th June Tims race report now poasted- a tale of demon descending, near misses and the odd puncture! Tim swam the lake, scaled the heights on both the bike and run taking 7:16:48 to complete this testing 1/2 IM knocking nearly an hour off his time from last year, congratulations Tim Stirling Triathlon 6th June. Preliminary results now available Matt recording 1:21:45 looks like a tough race- how was it for you Matt? Photos now on the gallery under other Triathlons with guest appearence by Michelle Mull of Kintyre 10K 30/05/10 Carols race story now posted, her first ever 10k race and what a race she ran Who is doing what this weekend?Coniston Old Man Triathlon 6th June Tim Jackson is once again taking on this 1/2 Iron man + Triathlon - 2000m OW swim in Consiton, 70km bike up and down a couple of passes, Wrynose and Kirskstone (some 6& 7% gradients) and a 20k fell run including old Man of Coniston, wetherlam and Swirl How. Good luck Tim have a great race Stirling Triathlon 6th June. Matt Donald in contrast is going short and fast, competing once again in the biggest traithlon in Scotland at Stirling University. 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run...go Matt we want to see some great split times and a PB Open Water Easdale swim Sunday June 6th The OW arm of the club are heading to Easdale on Sunday 6th June to swim in the fantastic old slate quarries. There are several crystal clear pools, and some great spots for diving etc. Its a great place and very well suited to families too, meet at 1.45pm ish for 2 pm ferry. Contact Lorna MacGregor and check the OW swim page on the web site for more info Anyone else doing anything? Mull of Kintyre 1/2 Marathon and 10K 30/05/10Liz & Peters race stories now posted- great read New Photos of 10K & 1/2 marathon now in the Gallery and a great set of pictures at this link; http://www.johnmcfadyenphotography.com/displayAlbum.asp?album=41 Results now on the MoK web site. Great performances by club members topped by Peter Robertson winning the first Veteran Prize in the 10k in a time of 40.01. A few photos in the Gallery but we need more and race reports...What a great event and a great day, well done everyone The Kinyre running festival always attract a good turn out from club members and a whole host of us going down on Sunday. Good luck to everyone in your race goals, be it sub 40, 50, hour or just hanging on to try and finish the last 3 miles of the 1/2 m in good order ......dont forget race reports and photos required! Cycling TT Thursday 27 May - 7.00pmSecond of the year. Remember to particpate you need to be a club member. Start will be 7pm sharp at the swimming pool car park. Can you beat last months time? Photos from tonights TT now in the Gallery under road cycling. And results now available under the Cycling / Results page. Many thanks to Richard for running the show and timekeeping. Who is doing what this weekend?Edinburgh Marathon 23/05/10 Tim Jackson heading over to the Capital and the word on the street he is thinking about how close he can get to IM John marathon time. Good luck Tim and let us have a race report. Tims split times now available- great run: 10k: 00:46:37
Half: 01:39:26
30k: 02:25:36
Marathon: 03:30:16 Solway Sportive results Kirsty and Dave both completed the 115km cycle route in a prelim time of 5:02:00 and 4:44:00. Well done folks my bums just sore thinking about all that time in the saddlle! Open water Swim tonight Loch Coille Bharr Meet at 6.30pm just beyond Barnlusugan- should not be to cold, bring a hot drink & Chittery- bites. Photos from last Tuesdays OW swim in carsaig now in the Gallery under swim section. Etape Caledonia- Results Kevin (4:39:18), Joe (4:13:04) and Eamonn (4:08:37) succesful negotiated the perthshire countryside and it looks like from the times that there were some breakaways near the end. Whats the story boys? 10 under the Ben Andrew Wylie posted a really impressive run to complete 7 laps in 9:42:31 (54th overall). Great cycle Andy - full results at http://www.nofussevents.co.uk/- tell us how it was for you on the forum! Crinan Puffer 8.5 - Results Results now posted on the Crinan Puffer Tab. Great performances by all the athletes, everyone set a PB!. First set of photos now on the Gallery under the running section. We Look forward to seeing everyone next year Who is doing what this weekend - What a busy weekend!10 under the Ben 15/05/10 This top mountain bike endurance race sees teams and individuals competing to see who can complete the most laps under the shadow of Ben Nevis in the 10 hours. Andrew Wylie is competing in the Solo category, have a great ride Andy look forward to hearing all about it. Solway Sportive 16/05/10 Dave Taylor and Kirsty Young will be competing in this timed event - there is a 30km hilly route and a 115km taking in a beautiful section of the north Solway coast in south west Scotland. Good luck folks, get us a photo. Caledonian Etape 16/05/10 81 miles of the rolling pertshire coutryside and hopefully no carpet tacks this year. Eamonn, Joe and Kevin (i think - let me know if this is wrong) are taking part- have a good one guys and dont forget to take some photos. Crinan Puffer 16/05/10 Looks like a good turnout from the club for the first running of this event. Also looks like a strong field assembled. Good luck everyone...fingers crossed for the wind blowing in the right direction MacQueen Bros Mid Argyll Triathlon 26/09/10With the entry opened less then a week- there are now only 23 individual places left (as at 13/05/10). So if you want to be on the start line better hurry.... Wild Water Swim Isle of Jura Some Photos of the fun had by the swimmers now posted in the Gallery Selkrik Triathlon 09/05/10Whizzers race story now posted inTriathlon news- official results still not available...just what was the gap?- update elevation profile of the bike and run course now posted in the forum MacQueen Bros Mid Argyll Triathlon 2010Entry for this years race now open. entry is on line via EntryCentral. If you do not want to be disappointed get your entry in ASAP. Don't Forget - Tuesday Night 10 - Results now posted on Cycle Results page As everyone enjoyed the TT on Thursday evening so much, I thought it was time for the 1st "10" of the year, meet at the substation south of Inverneill at 7pm on Tuesday 11th May. Same rules as last year, details can be found on the forum. This will be a self timed event, so make sure you have a computer on your bike. Inveraray Jail Break 09/05/10Photos now on the web site, full results to follow but notable performances from :FS Naomi Dixon 3rd, FS Kerry MacKay Hubbard 4th, FV Dinah Bosomworth 1st, FV Liz Feeney 2nd, FV Fee Corner 3rd, MJ Toby Corner 2nd, FJ Freya Corner 1st - Great run folks, well worth all your efforts re pain on your faces re the climb - need some race stories from club members?- RESULTS NOW ON THE RUN RESULTS PAGE Selkirk Triathlon 09/05/10 Matt and Stephen great performances yesterday, unoffical timing 2:36 & 2:34 respectively -highlights, huge hill and Matts demon descent on the single track road and hairpins hitting 39mph  , Stephen sub 29min swim- race story & official results to follow- a few photos in the gallery. Who is doing what this weekend 8 & 9th May Inveraray Jail Break 09/05/10The second year of what is now a classic hill running race. Only 900+feet of climbing from the start line to the top. weather gods are looking great again- good luck everyone, remember to enjoy the view at the top. 9as you get your breath back) Who is doing it this year? Slekirk Triathlon 09/05/10Stephen and Matt are heading to the Boarders to take part in this olympic distance event and it is understood that Stephen is quaking hearing about the hilly bike course and his fear of demon descents, unlike Matt who drops like a stone Oban Hospital ABCD 10kRichard & Tina (time up date- Richard 45.45, Tina 54.10) and Matt and Kirsty took part in this hospital 10k and recorded some very respectable times. Matt posted a sub 40 min, just missing 3rd place and Kirsty in her first run over the distance for some time did a very good 53 minutes. Tina and Richards times not yet in, although Richard put the best sprint finish in of the day, Well done folks Tuesday Night 10As everyone enjoyed the TT on Thursday evening so much, I thought it was time for the 1st "10" of the year, meet at the substation south of Inverneill at 7pm on Tuesday 11th May. Same rules as last year, details can be found on the forum. |
