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December 2019…..what caught our eye?

Not a lot really happens race wise in December locally, so our eyes were turned further afield and indeed all the way to Argentina for the South American IM champs.  Keith Murray had been in touch so we knew he … Continue reading

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November…Christmas Gift Guide Special 2019

Traditionally November is a time to kick back, do other sports or even take a break from it all.  It’s also that time of year when people are asking “What do you want from Santa?” In past years we have … Continue reading

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October 2019, what caught our eye…..?

With the weather becoming colder I like to see October in a positive light, its atmospheric the leaves change colour and it signifies a transitional period of change. Ok ok – it’s when I run round Durham lit up like … Continue reading

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September 2019, what caught our eye…?

Helvellyn Given the nature of this race, it makes me proud that local company “TriHard” put it on.  The water is flat and the rest of the race is not!  taking in the struggle on the bike and a run … Continue reading

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August 2019…..What caught our eye?

Steelman Cleveland Tri Clubs, very popular middle distance race is a jewel in the crown for local clubs races.   Ellerton water park hosts many triathlons, and is an ideal location with clean fresh water, quiet roads and easy access.  Its … Continue reading

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July 2019, what caught our eye…?

ETU – Targu Mures Multi-sport Festival Racing abroad obviously entails the cost of travel and accommodation so if your doing it, you might as well make the most of the location and the experience right? well Tracey Sample, Alnwick and … Continue reading

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Castle and Derwent Tri 2019

Whether an event is “good” or “poor” can be judged on many things and its easy to let some things get in the way such as your result, the weather or even if the course suits your style,  so I … Continue reading

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June 2019, what caught our eye?…….

The season is in full flow and so packed with good stuff, May is spilling over into June! The Quad World Champs 2019, were held in Lincolnshire.  Swim, Bike, Canoe, Run for those not familiar.  Michael Mason, British Champ from … Continue reading

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Lakesman report from Ponteland Tri

3, 2, 1 the crowd counts down, the horn blows and the race starts!   Rewind 363 days, after having just completed the Lakesman half distance triathlon, when myself, Nikki Renton and Elaine Stroud decided that we were going to … Continue reading

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May 2019, what caught our eye….

May brings 70.3 to the UK, and possibly the first bash at  “middle distance” for a lot of us.  What is interesting is all the different views people have on this distance, for some it is the test of what … Continue reading

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