Kingswood Triathlon Club

Ironman 2013

I know 2013 is a long way off, but if you want to do an Ironman next year most events you will need to enter a year in advance.

The Ironman that we’re looking at doing as a club next year is Ironman Regensburg (Germany.)

James has kindly contacted Ironman Regensburg about letting us enter the race early like what we did for Ironman Austria, but they still don’t have a date set yet for next year and they are still negotiations going on with the authorities.

They have said it shouldn’t be a problem to sign us up as a club, so when they have sorted this we will ask again.

If you are interested in racing Ironman Regensburg can you please let me know so we know how many early entries to ask for?

Lee.t.francis@googlemail.com

Website link: http://ironmanregensburg.de/

Thanks Lee

Beach Hill Ride.

6.30pm – 2^nd Wednesday of every month April – September.

April 10^th, May 9^th, June 13^th, July 11^th, August 8^th and September 12^th.

We will meet at the junction of Redfield Hill, Beach Hill and Newpit Lane.

The ride will consist of hill reps of Beach Hill, which are approx. 0.65mile in length with recovery down Newpit Lane and along Golden Valley.  The total loop is 1.4miles including Beach Hill.

This ride is for all abilities with people riding the loop at their own pace as many times as they wish.  When you arrive please wait at the junction, it won’t be long until someone else joins you.  There were 8 of us that did this session last year; everyone enjoyed it and it certainly got the heart rate up!!

I will be leaving Staple Hill (Old MG garage) between 6.05 – 6.10pm going through Warmley Station between 6.15 – 6.20pm if anyone wants to meet at either of those 2 places, if you do please contact me first: Facebook or email lee.t.francis@googlemail.com.  NB – I won’t be at the May session but Rich Hathway will.

Map Link:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=206336028262287489484.0004bc8de44e131a90baa&msa=0&ll=51.436715,-2.453856&spn=0.010286,0.027874

If you are taking part in this ride you will be riding at your own risk, Neither Kingswood Tri Club nor I will be held responsible for any injuries or accidents en route.

Thanks Lee

You are cordially invited to attend our AGM /Social on Friday 10th February at Kingswood Health Centre, at the top of Alma road at 19:00 (prompt)

Please park in car park but come in the front (near the bus stop) entrance.

Please find attached our agenda which can be added to if you have any additional points.

 Please review the minutes of last year so we can approve them this year.

 If you cannot attend this year’s AGM please find attached a membership renewal form.

 Please can I have your nominations for club member of the year and the reason for your choice (if poss) eric@kingswoodtriclub.co.uk

Club 4.2 Mile Run Race. Saturday 18^th February 2012

Venue: Hot Water Lane, Kingswood off of Station Road near SJ Cooks Garage

Time: 9.00am Start.

The run is along the same loop used for the 3 day Tri back in August and Xmas fun run (wood post and back along Ring Road Cycle path.)

Map:http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=206336028262287489484.0004b738e4b28cdb17076&msa=0&ll=51.483387,-2.470508&spn=0.020552,0.055747

This isn’t a serious race, just the chance for some friendly competition between club members.  I hope we can hold this race regularly throughout the year, to serve as a benchmark for people and a way to judge fitness levels throughout the season around the same course.  It will take place on a week night during the summer.

I hope club members are interested – if you can’t run for any reason some help marshalling and/or time keeping would be appreciated.

If you are taking part in this run, you will be running at your own risk, there could be cyclist, members of the public, dogs and general obstacles on the cycle path, so beware of others.  Neither Kingswood Tri Club nor I will be held responsible for any injuries or accidents en route.

Thanks Lee

Coached Running Session

Wednesday 8^th February 2012

The run will start @ 7pm from Page Park, Staple Hill.

The run is a 5mile loop, based on 8 hills of different lengths and gradient.  The loop will be run at a medium pace, with efforts on the hills and active recovery running to the next hill.

We will be running as a group and first to the top will turn round at top run back down then run back up with the slowest person.

I’ve run this session myself to test it and it’s quite intense.

The plan of this session is to improve strength, speed and VO2.

This is from Runner’s World:

But hills are good for you and they’re good for your running. Training on hills improves leg-muscle strength, quickens your stride, expands stride length, develops your cardiovascular system, enhances your running economy and can even protect your leg muscles against soreness. In short, hill running will make you a stronger, faster and healthier runner. What’s more, the benefits are relatively quick to take effect. In as little as six weeks of regular hill training you can expect a significant improvement in your muscle power and speed.

The 8 hills we will be running are:

1. bottom section of Gloucester Road
2. Middle Road
3. bottom half of Chiphouse Road
4. top half  of Willis Road
5. Holly Hill Road
6. Lees Hill
7. Bridge Road
8. Mangotsfield Road

Here is a link to the google map of the run.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=206336028262287489484.0004b659963329e7ffc5a&msa=0&ll=51.472536,-2.49454&spn=0.020557,0.055747

If you are taking part in this run, you will be running at your own risk, there will be roads to cross and general obstacles on the path.  Neither Kingswood Tri Club nor I will be held responsible for any injuries or accidents en route.

If you are interested in running could you email me on lee.t.francis@googlemail.com so I know numbers and can determine if I need any help running the session.

Thanks Lee

A celebration event in memory of Gordon Lovell

Saturday 21^st January 2012

 Warmley Clocktower, Tower Road North, Warmley, BS30 8XU

10am

This event is being jointly funded by Kingswood Triathlon Club and South Gloucestershire Council’s Walking to Health project; two organisations that Gordon dedicated a lot of time to as a competitor, coach and volunteer.

The event will start from Warmley Clocktower at 10am (parking available on site).  From here we will proceed to Warmley Station in order to see the renovated signal box and community garden, which has been the focus of a lot of hard work and fundraising by the Warmley and Siston Community Garden group.  Upon hearing about Gordon and his huge commitment to the community, the group very kindly offered some space in which to plant a tree and have a bench in his memory.

From Warmley Station we will then offer a fun run and walk.  The run will not be timed; it will just provide an opportunity for a social and some fresh air.  If you can’t run, why not ride your bike around the loop with the lead runners instead?!

The walk:

Will be approximately 2.5miles in length and will explore parts of the Dramway and Warmley Forest Local Nature Reserve.  The route will take us across grassy paths and as a result may be muddy if we have more rain this week.

The run:

You will have the option of 3 distances to cater for all levels of fitness and ability. 2.8 miles, 5.2 miles and 7.25 miles

Refreshments and donations:

Following the walk and run, we will retrace our steps to Warmley Clocktower for some light refreshments (tea and cake).  All contributions for refreshments (and any donations received) will go to Prostate Cancer Care.  If anyone would like to make something delicious that would be great – all donations of cake, biscuits etc would be very welcome!

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday! – many thanks Lee and Alex

Any questions email Lee at lee.t.francis@googlemail.com

Club Kit – Jerseys, Training Gilet + Tri Suit.

I will be sorting out a club kit order of Bike jerseys 1/4 zip and full zip, Tri-suits and Training Gilets

Prices

Tri Suit = £76 (Minimum of 5 needs to be ordered.)

Short Sleeve Jersey  1/4 Zip = £36.50

Full Zip = £39

Training Gilet= £55 (Minimum of 5 needs to be ordered.)

Size Chart = http://www.carvalhocustom.com/downloads/carvalhocustom_sizing.pdf

If there is any other club kit people are interested let me know (lee.t.francis@googlemail.com) and I will find out prices and see if other club members are interested, but a minimum of 5 items will need to be ordered.

The closing date for the order will be Saturday 25^th February 2012 and it then takes about 4 weeks for the order to be process.

Club running t-shirts, vests, hoodies and polo t-shirts are ordered from a different company. I will sort prices in the next couple of weeks.

Club Kit money and orders need to be sent via PayPal or Cash

PayPal = send money to kingswoodtriclub@gmail.com

Click – personal, then gift, and in the message if you type what item of kit you want and size.

Or Cash in a envelope with you kit order and size and bring it up to swimming on a Thursday.

Club Stock

The club has some items of kit in stock

Short sleeve ¼ zip jersey sizes M, XL and a female cut M =  £36.50

Bib Shorts size M = £54.50

Police are issuing a warning to cyclists using the Bristol and Bath cycle path after a clothes line was strung across the pathway at wheel height.

A 28-year-old Kingswood man fell from his bike after he rode into the cable in the dark at around 8pm on Monday December 12 2011.

A passerby came to his aid after finding him unconscious at about 8.20pm – but his blue and black Trek Madone road racing bike had been stolen. He was checked over by paramedics but did not need further treatment.

It happened as the cyclist was riding towards Warmley, approaching a bridge in the Siston Common area, having just passed Mangotsfield station.

He’s a soldier who has been serving in Afghanistan and was training on a customised bike he uses for races.

Anyone with any information which could help police enquiries is asked to contact South Gloucestershire CID on 101. Alternatively call the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

A Memorial and celebration for Gordon Lovell                                

I am delighted to announce that memorial arrangements for our dear friend Gordon Lovell have finally been agreed.  Warmley & Siston Community group have generously offered some space in the new garden that has been created next to Warmley’s restored signal box on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path.  The space they have offered will include a bench and memorial plaque, together with an opportunity to plant a tree/ shrub in the garden.

Alex has spoken to Gordon’s wife Cynthia about these plans and she is over the moon.  The memorial will be jointly funded by Kingswood Triathlon Club and Walking to Health, both organisations that Gordon was heavily involved in.  In order to celebrate Gordon’s life and give people a chance to see the memorial, we are planning to hold an event on Saturday 21^st January 2012, start time is likely to be 10.30am although this is still TBC.  The event will be for members of both organisations and, in addition to visiting the community garden, will include a circular run/ jog/ walk, followed by coffee and cake at Warmley Clocktower (all things Gordon would have thoroughly enjoyed!).

Alex and I are organising this event on behalf of both clubs.  The two organisations will fund the memorial and room hire/ catering for the event, but will ask people to make contributions for the coffee and cake on the day.  These contributions and any other donations collected will go to Prostate Cancer Care.  Homemade cakes or goodies would be welcome!

I hope you feel this is a fitting tribute to Gordon, it wasn’t until Alex spoke to Cynthia the other day that we found out Gordon actually started his career working in a signal box similar to the one they are restoring at Warmley.  Hopefully this, together with the collaboration of triathlon and walking will make for a very apt celebration of his life.  Cynthia is hoping to come along so we would love as many people to take part as possible.  Confirmation of details to come ASAP.

Club Races 2012

Results from the survey

Sprint Tri = Tockington Triathlon with 38% of votes
30/09/2012
400m Pool Swim
21km Bike
5k Run
Tockington Manor School, cost = £35 (BTF affiliated)
Website =  http://www.k2sports-uk.com/tockington-triathlon-september-2012.php

Olympic Tri = Bath Triathlon with 57% of votes
But they have moved the date forward by a month and it’s now the same date as the Cotswold 113 on the 24^th June 2012. As there are more then 20 people from the club racing the Cotswold 113 we will sort out another vote for the Olympic Tri.

Castle Combe Duathlon chosen date was May 2012
More then likely be 2^nd May 2012 (to be confirmed.)
Distance =  2 Mile Run 10 Mile Bike 2 Mile Run
Website =  http://www.bathamphibians.co.uk/races/castle-combe-duathlons/

Cross Country Race = The Dursley Dozen
Sunday 12th February 2012
10.30am
A multi-terrain race of 12 miles over hillsides, roads, woodland, open country, mud and solid rock. Very tough and scenic.
Dursley Sports Hall, Kingshill, Dursley, Glos. GL11 4BX, Cost = £10.00 affiliated, £12 unaffiliated
Website =  http://www.g4cio.demon.co.uk/ddozen/ddozen.htm

Thank you to Mariano for designing the survey and thank you everyone that completed it.

Not to forget other club races

Bath Half Marathon
11/03/2012
At least 12 from the club racing!!
Website = http://www.bathhalf.co.uk/

Cotswold 113
Middle Distance Tri
1.9KM Swim
56 Mile Bike
13.1 Mile Run
Over 20 people from the club have entered will update the list soon.
Website = http://cotswold113.com/site/