Pentland Triathletes

We are an enthusiastic and friendly triathlon club containing a good mix of male and female members of varying ages. The structure of the club supports both the serious trainer and competitor as well as those that are simply looking for an opportunity to exercise and socialising with like-minded individuals. We are based in the South West Edinburgh area where easy access to the Pentland Hills provides us with an ideal training environment (Google Map/Bing Map). We meet regularly to train and compete in triathlon (see the training and events calendar).

News

Santa Try-a-Tri - 3rd December 2011

If you are keen to participate in a triathlon, but are tentative about competing in a full-on event, Pentland triathletes run short, informal events that are a great introduction to this multi-discipline sport. The next event is the Santa Try-a Tri on the 3rd December 2011 and involves a 400 metre pool swim, a 10 kilometre bike ride on quiet roads and a 5 kilometre flat off-road run. The event is based at Balerno High School and you need to be ready at the poolside for a 8:00 am start.

This is fun, non-sanctioned event that is free for all participants who will compete entirely at their own risk. Given the time of year the weather may have an impact so come dressed accordingly. Santa hats are encouraged but you must somehow get it to work with a bike helmet for the cycle. Also your christmas lights must allow you to see and be seen on your bike, as the fast swimmers will be out on their bikes before the 8:22 am sunrise.

The cycle and run routes will be marked but marshalling will be minimal, so pay attention at the race briefing!

We have booked a room in the school for after the event to allow you to socialise and warm up with cakes, tea, coffee and gluhwein.

This event is open to both members and non-members. If you plan to participate, please let us know by sending an e-mail to: events@pentlandtriathletes.co.uk

Autumn Newsletter

Click on the link below to find out the latest club news and read race reports submitted by club members:

Autumn Newsletter 2011

AGM

This years AGM, social evening and award presentations was held on the 25th September. Read all about relevant details in the Autumn newsletter.

2011/12 Membership Fees Due

We are pleased to announce that our close relationship with Pentland Runners is being retained along with the opportunity to take up joint membership at a significantly discounted rate. We are also pleased to report that there has been no increase in these rates from last year.

Please go to the Membership Page for details on membership rates, how and where to pay, and to download your membership form.

All membership fees should be paid by the end of October 2011.

Summer Solstice Triathlon

Pentland Triathletes held their inaugural summer Solstice triathlon this year, and the plan is to make this an annual event that will take place on the evening of the longest day (or as close as we can make it).

The scheduled date for 2012 is - Tuesday 19th June.

The results for the 2011 event are now available to view in both MS Excel and PDF format on the Results page.

Please click on the link below for more information about this event:

Winter Training

Dates and times for coached training sessions can be viewed on the Training Calendar and in the Autumn newsletter.

Swimming takes place at Balerno High School at 7:30 on Saturday mornings. If you make a block booking it costs £4 per session; if you choose to pay per session it is £5 for members and £6 for non-members.

Bike spinning sessions take place at the Ratho International Climbing Centre at 7:45 on Thursday evenings. These are preceded by 20 minutes of core strengthening exercises. If you make a block booking it costs £4 per session; if you choose to pay per session it is £5 for members and £6 for non-members.

Self run cycle rides will also take place at the weekends over the winter - weather permitting. These will be coordinated by Frank Tooley, so contact him if you are interested.

If you are unable to make the spin classes, we are offering our club turbos out for hire for the winter, at a cost of £10, £5 of which will be returned if the turbo is undamaged when it comes back. Catherine Barr is in charge of turbo, hire, etc, so please contact our cycling coordinator, Frank Tooley, if you wish to take up this offer.

New for this season we are piloting coached running sessions led by our coach Karl (http://www.dzfitness.co.uk/). These will take place at 08:45 on Saturday mornings after swimming. The first date is the 5th November. These sessions are free for PT club members and £2 for non-members.

On the Saturdays when there are no coached running sessions we will often have a group of runners participating in the 5K Park Run.

Links

We are sponsored by Pedal Power, and are affiliated to TriathlonScotland and Harmeny Athletic Club