Despite the triathlon season beginning to close ATC members have again been busy throughout the month of September. The first event of the month was the challenging and popular Ironman Wales completed by Dave Wilkin on 9th September; this was an EPIC 2.4 mile sea swim, a 112 mile bike ride topped off by a 26.1 mile run. Dave smashed his own personal record and finished in a time of 12:56:04.
Another Ironman, this time in sunny Italy, saw Stuart Galbraith compete in blisteringly hot conditions making the event even more challenging. Stuart completed the 2.4 mile sea swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.1 mile run in a fantastic time of 13:21:32.
Closer to home on 23rd September ATC members Andy Sedgewick (1:20:15) Ian Readman (1:25:56), Andrew Greathead (1:26:30), Mick Casey (1:41:57), Nicola Darragh (1:42:14), Jim Wilson (1:57:48) and Den Dale (2:03:37) competed in the Teesdale Triathlon which is a 400m pool swim, a 18 mile undulating bike followed by a 5k run. ATC were well represented at this local event.
Finally on 30th September the Hartlepool Big Lime Triathlon saw three ATC members compete in this 750m sea swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run. Andy Richardson, Mick Casey and Jim Wilson represented ATC with Mick coming first in his age category; well done guys!
October is the start of our winter training schedule and we have lots of excellent coached training sessions on offer including strength and conditioning on Mondays, swimming on Wednesdays, swim and spin Fridays and social trail run Sundays. We also have our four club training duathlons and out internal club championships so lots to keep us all busy! If you would like to join this friendly and active club then contact us on facebook or by email: aycliffetriclub@gmail.com
