Triathlon

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We have a thriving Triathlon section catering for all abilities from GB age groupers to complete novices, for adults and children. Membership gives access to a wide range of coached and group swimming, biking, and running sessions.Our various training sessions and events cover all 12 months of the year, come along and give us a try.

WSW & TC are affiliated to Triathlon England and new and existing club members are encouraged to join to take advantage of the benefits that membership offers.

For more information about our junior triathlon activities and contact details, click here

For information on training, click here

Suffolk Winter Cross Country League

Run by Suffolk Athletics this is series of five races across Suffolk from Oct - March, There are points & trophies for all ages categories and overall club points to compete for. You have to wear club colours to run. Open to all abilities.

GO TRI

We arrange Go Tri races during the year which are very short distance events, great as an entry into multisports or to fund tune your transition or race practice. Races will be published when arranged.

FRITTON LAKE SWIM CENTRE NEWSLETTER – JULY 2011

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 05:53 |

Dear All

Up Coming Events
Just a reminder about a number of events coming up over the next month or so:

17th July – North Walsham “Victory” Triathlon. This is the very first “Victory” triathlon and will be held at the Victory Swimming and Fitness Centre in North Walsham. This is being put on by Active Outdoor Sport and is an ideal event for novices and a great introduction to triathlon with a 300m pool swim, 17km bike and 3km run. Enter online via Entry Central at www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=100858 or complete and return the attached entry form.

28th July – Fritton Lake Mid week Aquathlon. This is the third mid-week aquathlon of the season. If you’ve not done one of these before then come and give it a go – fast and furious racing in a great atmosphere. Enter online via Entry Central at www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=100471 or complete and return the attached entry form.

14th August - Sea Palling Sea Swim. A 1-mile swim alongside the reefs at one of Norfolk’s Blue Flag beaches. Still considered by many to be their most enjoyable event last year. I can’t guarantee the same conditions as last year but it’s still a great challenge. Once again this event will be supported by the local RNLI Beach Lifeguards so you will be in good hands. Enter online via Entry Central at www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=100225 or complete and return the attached entry form.

Long Distance Triathlons

Ironman Wales: If you are interested in doing an Ironman race this year then why not consider IRONMAN WALES on the 11th September. The RNLI have a July special offer on Ironman Wales triathlon places with a limited amount of places at the reduced entry cost of £200 - if you pledge £100 sponsorship to their volunteer lifeboat crews. This is a massive saving of £172 on the official entry price of £372! To register and take advantage of this special offer, please visit www.rnli.org.uk/events to find the 'Ironman Wales RNLI July Offer' or call the RNLI events team on 0121 780 6960.

Your Fritton Lake team are also looking at putting on a pilot middle distance/ half ironman event later this year – more details to follow.

Wetsuits

Need a new swimming wetsuit then let us know. We are one of the few places where you can try out your suit before buying and our prices are just as competitive as online.

All the best

Simon

Simon Edwards
Active Outdoor Sport - Director
Tel: 07962 430136

Last Updated (Wednesday, 06 July 2011 19:45)

European Triathlon Championships

Wednesday, 29 June 2011 09:14 |

Written by Paul Callow |

Pontevedra, Spain 25^th / 26^th June 2011 Anne and Grayhame Fish, members of West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon Club, have just returned from the European Triathlon Age Group Championships in Pontevedra (Spain).

Anne competing in the Sprint distance of 750 metres swim, 19 km cycle and 5 km run picked up the Silver medal after overtaking the bronze medal holder in sight of the finishing line. All three medals in the female 60 to 64 age group were won by GB triathletes and it was Anne’s first medal at such events. Anne’s time was 17:04 for the swim, 44:14 for the hilly cycle and 26;00 for the run, with transition 1 and 2 making a total of 1 hr 32 mins 18 secs. Grayhame came 11^th out of 14 triathletes in the male age group sprint, in a time of 1:27:24.

Last Updated (Saturday, 27 August 2011 06:37)

Splash & Dash - Part 2 Splash & Dash on 20 August has been cancelled due

Monday, 27 June 2011 08:12 |

Written by Paul Callow |

Splash & Dash on 20 August has been cancelled due to lack of response

Swim / Run Event at Moreton Hall to be held on Saturday 20th August at 6.30pm

at the Moreton Hall health club for a 300m swim followed by 3.5k run finishing up mount road as before to test the legs...

£3 to compete which will go towards a well earned drink at the bar afterwards if you wish to stay and find out how fast you went.........

Will need helpers and stop watches too so please email jjulia10@googlemail.com if you wish to compete or help out.

Last Updated (Saturday, 27 August 2011 06:32)

British Gas Great East Open Water Swim, Alton Water

Sunday, 19 June 2011 07:38 |

Saturday 11th June dawned a beautiful sunny day, calm and warm, just right for the ***Tuesday Swimming Club of West Suffolk Wheelers and Tri* *Club*** to test their muscles in Open Water at Alton Water.

Everybody had a degree of nerves, some more than most. Marc Verzijl, one of our most competent swimmers (1 mile - 2^nd in his ‘wave’ and 4^th in his age group) admitted he had never done open water in a wet suit before – baptism of fire, fun getting it on and off isn’t it Marc?

Congratulations Julia Jepson

Sunday, 19 June 2011 07:37 |

Although not competing under 'Wheelers' colours this time around a special congrats to Julia Jepson who was also racing in the Dambuster. Julia crossed the finish line in 2:34:23, 355th overall and a fantastic 3rd in age group and took away a comemorative silver platter, bronze medal and most importantly a bottle of red wine not to mention age group honours. Julia will be representing her GB age group at the ETU Triathlon Championships in Eilat in 2012.

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Last Updated (Friday, 24 June 2011 06:57)

Dambuster Triathlon 2011

Saturday, 18 June 2011 17:44 |

West Suffolk Wheelers had three triathletes registered in the 2011 Dambuster at Rutland Water. This British Triathlon Championship race was a feature race in the triathlon calendar this year being both a World and European Championship qualifier and attracted the best triathletes in the country outside the elite stage.

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