STC Main News Feedhttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/en-GB2012-02-11T13:30:55ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Important announcementshttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/2/10/important-announcements.htmlJulian McCarthy2012-02-10T15:11:09Z 

MORE IMPORTANT THAN USUAL – 3 important points I would like you to read, plus the weekly newsletter below

1 Club kit – we are ordering club kit which I hope to be here around 1 April.  There will be a subsidy.  I only have a small number of replies.  Please see here http://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/2/2/club-kit.html  and reply asap.

2 Andrea Reynolds is leaving.  I am very sad to announce that Andrea will be relocating to the Midlands at Easter.  This is a big loss to the club – a much loved and very enthusiastic club member, a great coach, and what is even more amazing, she talks more than me!  Thanks for being a great friend and really sorry you are going.  We will arrange a leaving drinks evening.

3 Winchester swimming.  When we set this up it was on a trial basis.  Numbers have never been high, and have dropped slightly with the cold weather.  We will continue until Easter, but unless we are convinced there is stronger demand (average of 8-10+ per session) we have to consider value for money.  Please let me know any comments about it asap so we can make a decision.  Please note, business as usual until Easter! Come and give it a try

Newsletter:

 

SATURDAY BIKE RIDE – Poppy's cycle training session will this week be a 3 hr ride starting from Eling as usual at 1045. see here http://tinyurl.com/m84t4c for map.

SUNDAY BIKE RIDES Ride from Winchester will be 3 hours this week at 0845. Darryl will be in touch for the Ashurst ride. See bottom of the page for details on how to join these rides.  We will contact those on the mailing list directly.

TUESDAY TOTTON TURBO TRAINING.  We have taken over the informal session on Tuesdays and this will run 1830 to 2030. (90 mins of pedalling)  Ideal for any level of cyclist as you can go at your own pace.  Jo will be setting a programme.  Location is here http://tinyurl.com/tottonturbo

POOL SWIMMING (for maps see below)

  • ·         Friday 10th 2000 at Applemore coached by Kathy Read
  • ·         Saturday 11th swim 0900 at the Quays coached by Kathy Read
  • ·         Monday 13th swimming at 1900-2100 with Jo Haley at the Quays
  • ·         Wednesday 15th swim 2030-2130 at Oaklands coached by Mike Ballard
  • ·         Thursday 16th swim (coached by Andrea Reynolds) 2100 to 2200 at Kings School Winchester

Julian

 

Turbo location

http://tinyurl.com/tottonturbo

Pool locations

http://tinyurl.com/kingspool

http://tinyurl.com/applemorepool

http://tinyurl.com/oaklandspool

http://tinyurl.com/thequays

 

Sunday cycle rides: for 2012 the plan is that we have two Sunday rides each week.  One from Winchester/Durley (alternating each week) and one from Ashurst (New Forest).  These will be led by Julian McCarthy/Peter Jordan for Winchester/Durley and Darryl Marcus-Hanks/Linda Connor for Ashurst.  We will hold a separate mailing list for each ride so that only interested cyclists get the email.  If you are not on the mailing list and want to be then contact Julian at stc@jmhr.com or darryl@marcus-hanks.co.uk

]]>Winter Merit Table updatedhttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/2/5/winter-merit-table-updated.htmlLen Such2012-02-05T18:53:27ZThe Winter Merit Table has been updated with all events notifed up until the end of January 2012.

]]>Club kithttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/2/2/club-kit.htmlJulian McCarthy2012-02-02T11:03:31ZWe are about to order club kit.  As before this will be cycle jerseys/shorts, and we are looking at trisuits again.  If we order these, there needs to be a minimum number, so please email me asap particularly if you want a trisuit.  We can then select a supplier who will do a suitable minimum number

 

Julian

]]>Weekly news 2 Februaryhttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/2/2/weekly-news-2-february.htmlJulian McCarthy2012-02-02T10:54:08ZSATURDAY BIKE RIDE – This is the first Saturday of the month so Poppy will be leading the group ride round the New Forest course approx this: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/924321 . START LOCATION here http://tinyurl.com/6cjcvql at 1100

SUNDAY BIKE RIDES Ride from Winchester will be 2.5 hours this week at 0830. Darryl will be in touch for the Ashurst ride. See bottom of the page for details on how to join these rides.  We will contact those on the mailing list directly.

TUESDAY TOTTON TURBO TRAINING.  We have taken over the informal session on Tuesdays and this will run 1830 to 2030.  Ideal for any level of cyclist as you can go at your own pace.  Jo will be setting a programme.  Location is here http://tinyurl.com/tottonturbo

POOL SWIMMING (for maps see below)

  • ·         Thursday 2nd TONIGHT swim (coached by Andrea Reynolds) 2100 to 2200 at Kings School Winchester
  • ·         Friday 3rd 2000 at Applemore coached by Kathy Read
  • ·         Saturday 4th swim 0900 at the Quays coached by Kathy Read
  • ·         Monday 6th swimming at 1900-2100 with Jo Haley at the Quays
  • ·         Wednesday 8th  swim 2030-2130 at Oaklands coached by Mike Ballard
  • ·         Thursday 9th swim (coached by Andrea Reynolds) 2100 to 2200 at Kings School Winchester

Julian

 

Turbo location

http://tinyurl.com/tottonturbo

Pool and lake locations

http://tinyurl.com/kingspool

http://tinyurl.com/applemorepool

http://tinyurl.com/oaklandspool

http://tinyurl.com/thequays

 

Sunday cycle rides: for 2012 the plan is that we have two Sunday rides each week.  One from Winchester/Durley (alternating each week) and one from Ashurst (New Forest).  These will be led by Julian McCarthy/Peter Jordan for Winchester/Durley and Darryl Marcus-Hanks/Linda Connor for Ashurst.  We will hold a separate mailing list for each ride so that only interested cyclists get the email.  If you are not on the mailing list and want to be then contact Julian at stc@jmhr.com or darryl@marcus-hanks.co.uk

 

]]>Lost Zoggs PullBuoy 30/01/12http://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/1/30/lost-zoggs-pullbuoy-300112.htmlMike Zollo2012-01-30T22:41:08ZHi Guys and Girls

I appear to have misplaced my Zoggs yellow and blue pullbuoy this evening after the earlier 7-8 Quays swim session. Not sure if anyone picked it up by mistake but it is quite likely as I had failed to re-write my name on it after it washed off 18months ago! The only distinguishing feature being a small circle of foam missing off the yellow top middle edge on one side (don't ask!)

Any info leading to it's safe return much appreciated.

Cheers

Mike

]]>Goggle swap or sell ?http://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/1/29/goggle-swap-or-sell.htmlNicole Johnson2012-01-29T22:22:11ZI hate buying new swimming goggles, do you ? I find it hard to find some that fit and don't leak. I was wondering if anyone out there has goggles that they have bought that leak because they don't fit their face but might be good for someone else. How about a google swap or sale at one or all of the swimming sessions that we run?

I'm interested. Is anyone else? If I get some response I will publish the sessions that the swaps or sales will take place.

]]>I liked this poemhttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/1/29/i-liked-this-poem.htmlNicole Johnson2012-01-29T22:11:20ZMe vs Me
 

Me versus darker mornings
Me versus my duvet
Me versus damp running shorts (forgot to put the dryer on)
Me versus the front door
Me versus the slanting rain
Me versus those mulchy leaves (the jogger's nemesis)
Me versus cowpats
Me versus that man on a bike
Me versus the ruts in the farm track
Me versus the barbed wire fence
Me versus the hill back into the village
Me versus my PB
Me versus all of you
And I'm home

]]>New 50m pool in Winchester?http://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/1/26/new-50m-pool-in-winchester.htmlJulian McCarthy2012-01-26T17:04:50Z 

Exciting news....A campaign group has been set up to try and promote the building of a new 50m competition pool, with shared use between the community and more serious swimmers.  A lead person in this is Emma Back whose email is emma@fit4thefuture.org

 
The website (just set up) is here http://www.fit4thefuture.org/
 
I have met with her and promised to put her in touch with people locally who might be interested in/benefit from such a facility.  If you can offer support or encouragement, get in touch!
 
Julian
]]>Weekly news 26 Januaryhttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/1/26/weekly-news-26-january.htmlJulian McCarthy2012-01-26T15:58:27ZSATURDAY BIKE RIDE – Poppy's cycle training session concentrating on intervals, sprints and hills will be starting from Eling as usual at 1045. see here http://tinyurl.com/m84t4c for map.

SUNDAY BIKE RIDES Ride from Winchester will be 2 hours this week at 0845. Darryl will be in touch for the Ashurst ride. See bottom of the page for details on how to join these rides.  We will contact those on the mailing list directly.

TUESDAY TOTTON TURBO TRAINING.  We have taken over the informal session on Tuesdays and this will run 1830 to 2030.  Ideal for any level of cyclist as you can go at your own pace.  Jo will be setting a programme.  Location is here http://tinyurl.com/tottonturbo

POOL SWIMMING (for maps see below)

  • ·         Thursday 26 Jan TONIGHT swim (coached by Andrea Reynolds) 2100 to 2200 at Kings School Winchester
  • ·         Friday 27 Jan 2000 at Applemore coached by Kathy Read
  • ·         Saturday 28 Jan swim 0900 at the Quays coached by Kathy Read
  • ·         Monday 30 Jan swimming at 1900-2100 with Jo Haley at the Quays
  • ·         Wednesday 1 Feb swim 2030-2130 at Oaklands coached by Mike Ballard
  • ·         Thursday 2 Feb swim (coached by Andrea Reynolds) 2100 to 2200 at Kings School Winchester

Julian

 

Turbo location

http://tinyurl.com/tottonturbo

Pool locations

http://tinyurl.com/kingspool

http://tinyurl.com/applemorepool

http://tinyurl.com/oaklandspool

http://tinyurl.com/thequays

 

Sunday cycle rides: for 2012 the plan is that we have two Sunday rides each week.  One from Winchester/Durley (alternating each week) and one from Ashurst (New Forest).  These will be led by Julian McCarthy/Peter Jordan for Winchester/Durley and Darryl Marcus-Hanks/Linda Connor for Ashurst.  We will hold a separate mailing list for each ride so that only interested cyclists get the email.  If you are not on the mailing list and want to be then contact Julian at stc@jmhr.com or darryl@marcus-hanks.co.uk

]]>How triathlon keeps you healthyhttp://www.southamptontriclub.co.uk/journal/2012/1/25/how-triathlon-keeps-you-healthy.htmlJulian McCarthy2012-01-25T22:12:09ZWith the inspiration of Dave Murchie, Brian Grierson, and youngsters like Peter Gillott, Jerry Jerome, Maria Bunce and Derek Bennett, I found this article to be of great interest http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2012/01/at-74-years-oldthese-are-your-legs-on-triathlon-these-are-your-legs-without-triathlon.html

Basically, triathlon keeps you young. As I hit 50, glad to hear it!

Keep it up.....

 

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