<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Beginners - Tri247</title><link>http://www.tri247.com/index.html</link><description>Latest beginners articles from Tri247</description><item><title><![CDATA[Kick-start your season with TRI UK]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6703.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[TRI UK  are once again offering their incredible Foor Wetsuit Hire service for the 2010 race season.  For just &amp;pound;25 you can hire a brand new Foor triathlon wetsuit  from April through to 11th September 2010 - this one-off fee of just &amp;pound;25 would  give you ample opportunity to train for your open water events and to also  enter several open water events - all for the one hire fee.
TRI UK also offer Triathlon Bike Hire for just &amp;pound;110 for the season as well. By hiring a tri specific bike you will be giving  yourself the best chance of those PB&#039;s you are aiming for. Plus it will give  you a good opportunity to see the advantages of riding a tri specific bike  rather than your trusty old mountain bike!
Finally TRI UK also  offer great value-for-money Tri Packages which offer all tri specific, globally  recognised, fully branded goods at amazing  prices. With Tri Package #1 starting at just &amp;pound;589.99 - but contains &amp;pound;887.95  of goods - these Tri Packages are amazing deals not to be missed! On Tri  Package #1 this offers you an incredible saving of almost &amp;pound;300. 
So  contact TRI UK either on 01935  414142 or sales@triuk.com or via www.triuk.com to  grab some of these amazing deals!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-Sport Epping Try a Tri]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6646.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Places for the Tri Sport Epping Try a Tri on Sunday June 21st at Ongar Leisure Centre, Essex, are going fast!!
If you are a wannabe triathlete or novice, the Try a Tri offers you a chance to participate in a grass roots event with a pool swim and a club atmosphere which benefits those who may feel intimidated by high profile open water events and seasoned triathletes with their expensive bikes and equipment. 
This years event,sponsored by Tri and Run (www.triandrun.com) consists of a 300 metre swim with a two lap 21km cycle ride and a flat 4km run to ease competitors gently into their first triathlon experience.

The club first held the event in 1990 as part of the Today&#039;s Runner sponsored series and have continued to hold it every year since.
There are no prizes as all who take part are winners and all participants are treated to a souvenir tee shirt and filling post race breakfast.
The club now offer online entry via entry central or by visiting the club&#039;s website www.trisportepping.co.uk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladies novice triathlon training days]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6606.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s triathlon brand Trigirl has teamed up with the experts from thetrilife.com to bring you training days closer to where you live. All four events are now open for bookings:


	Brighton 27th of March
	Cambridge 11th of April
	London 17th of April
	Sevenoaks 24th of April


These novice training days are aimed at ladies looking to take part in their first triathlon race this season. Covering all three disciplines as well as mastering transitions the days include a pool session, a track running technique session, bike fitting and bike handling. These training days give novices the confidence they need to succeed at their first race. The cost for a full day of professional coaching in small groups is &pound;58.

Enthusiastic triathlete and founder of Trigirl, Patrizia Victor, is organizing these events to appeal to women who like to be coached in a relaxed atmosphere. &ldquo;Women generally train differently from men. They set themselves different goals and they participate in triathlon for different reasons than most men do. I therefore believe that a women specific training day can offer more focused coaching to female triathletes.&rdquo;

For more details and to register for a place visit www.trigirl.co.uk/training  email info@trigirl.co.uk or call 077 3484 6978.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheactive Every Woman’s Duathlon Series]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6603.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Every Woman&rsquo;s Duathlon is in its third year and attracts over 1,500 women of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels and in 2010 there are four venues to choose from, so wherever you live there&rsquo;ll be one not too far away. The series starts in May so there is plenty of time to get yourself involved:


	Cotswolds Country Park, Cirencester - 23rd May
	Bucklers Hard, New Forest - 12th June
	Bristol Downs, Bristol - 26th June
	Bushy Park, Hampton - 4th and 5th September


Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner to running and cycling, there&rsquo;s plenty of time to improve your fitness and distance. And, if you don&rsquo;t have a bike, don&rsquo;t panic &ndash; you can even hire bikes and helmets at the event itself! Races cost just &pound;32-&pound;36 so it&#039;s not expensive.

For more details, visit www.everywomansduathlon.co.uk and go to Challenges or call 07930 624 453

]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[220 training camps]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6602.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[VOTwo and 220 Triathlon magazine are launching two brand new training camps in 2010. May 14th - 17th is the Iron Distance Camp with groups for those aiming to either simply complete or be competitive racing over half and full ironman-distance in 2010. May 21st-24th is the Novice Camp aimed at those very new to the sport or wanting to complete their first triathlon in 2010.

Rather than putting on a full week away the camps offer a long weekend in the Hampshire New Forest; arriving Friday night and departing Monday lunchtime. The camps are based from Sandy Balls Holiday resort with excellent facilities on site and some of the best roads for cycling and trails for running in the country. Swimming will take place in the lake and pool. Coaching on the camps will be led by experts from votwo.co.uk and includes an underwater swim video analysis session, practical training sessions and presentations on key training principles.

More information can be seen at on the VOTwo website or you can call 01427 674955
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladies Novice Camp]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6589.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[There are still spaces available for anyone wanting to come on the fifth Women&#039;s Novice Camp in Tidworth on April 10th - 11th. Contact Janet Whiting (jan@whiting1.plus.com) to find out more about the weekend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New triathlon club launches in Worcester]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6463.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading West Midlands triathlon &amp;amp;  running retailer Runaround Sports are launching a brand new Triathlon Club at  Top Barn Farm Activity Centre in Worcester  in conjunction with Level 3 Triathlon Coach Steve Lloyd.  The club, named Absolute Triathlon, will  offer expert training across the 3 disciplines and will feature both junior and  adult sections catering for beginners and experienced triathletes.
The new club will be holding an  opening event between 10.00 and 11.00 am on Saturday 30th January  where anyone interested in joining or wanting more information can come along  and meet the team including Head Coach Steve Lloyd, this will be followed by  the very first swim session taking place at 11.30 am at Abberley  School.  Complete beginners will be welcome at the  club with the only requirement being the ability to swim 50 mtrs. Coach Steve  Lloyd said &amp;ldquo;I want to make sure that our new club is open to anyone who has  considered taking up this fantastic sport and anyone is welcome regardless of  age, ability, shape or size and no previous experience is necessary.  We&#039;ll also be providing the opportunity for  experienced triathletes to access high quality coaching designed to develop the  skills and techniques needed to improve their performance and complete a faster  triathlon time.&amp;rdquo;
Runaround is already a hugely popular  destination for open water swimming throughout the summer and alongside their  weekly running groups launching a specific Triathlon Club was a natural  progression. Oli Davey from Runaround commented: &amp;ldquo;We recognise that Triathlon  is a growth sport and our venue is excellent; it boasts off road running and  bike trails and a clean and clear lake perfect for open water swimming.  Along with our specialist running and  triathlon shop, on site caf&amp;eacute; and the expertise from Coach Steve Lloyd we are  offering the whole package to anyone interested in starting triathlon or  experienced triathletes looking to breathe some new life into their training&amp;rdquo;
Steve Lloyd is a freelance Level 3  Triathlon Coach who has worked with athletes of all levels, he also runs a  hugely successful club in Nottingham also  called Absolute Triathlon which launched in 2009. &amp;ldquo;I am really looking forward  to the challenge of creating a brand new club in the West  Midlands; we&#039;ll be offering quality coaching and training in a  friendly and supportive environment.   Members will also have the opportunity to access workshops and training  camps including a summer training week in France  as well as getting plenty of open water practice.&amp;rdquo;
The club will be holding a specific  Junior Club every Saturday morning for children aged 8 &amp;ndash; 16 years as well as  adult sessions throughout the week. The club will operate on a not-for-profit  basis.  Anyone interested in joining is  welcome to contact Runaround Sports on 01905 622288 or visit the website at www.absolutetriathlonworcester.co.uk  for further details.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Triathlon Club Novice Training Day]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6413.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[On Saturday 17th April 2010 Manchester Triathlon Club will be holding it&#039;s annual Novice Training Day for anybody interested in the sport of triathlon.

Is it for you?

The day is aimed at anyone interested in the fast growing sport of triathlon and will be ideal for anyone new to the sport and looking to improve. You don&#039;t need to be an MTC member (although it&#039;s cheaper if you are).  To prove it here are the prices:

Prices:

MTC Gold Members: &pound;10
MTC Bronze Members: &pound;20
Non Members: &pound;25*

* However if you subsequently join MTC before the 1st May 2010 (two weeks following the Novice Day) you will receive a partial refund on the &pound;25 you have paid.  If you join as a Gold member you will receive a &pound;15 refund. If you join as a bronze member you will receive a &pound;5 refund.
 
Learn from the best:

Run by the British Triathlon 2008 Club of the Year and without doubt one of the biggest and best multi-sports clubs in the country, all sessions will be lead by qualified and experienced British Triathlon Coaches. There will be plenty of opportunity on the day to ask questions.

The day will cover:

Selecting and entering the right event
Preparing for the big day: training, equipment, organisation
Setting up on the day: registration and transition setup
Practical sessions for swim, bike, run, transitions
Q&amp;A: get simple answers to all your triathlon questions
Learn about MTC and what we can do for you


For more information and to book online visit: www.man-tri-club.org.uk and follow the link on the left hand side of the homepage.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-Sport Epping Try a Tri  entry now on line ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6411.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tri-Sport Epping will once again be holding their annual  Try a Tri on June 20th at Ongar Leisure Centre, Essex .

Now in its 16th year, this popular and friendly event  gives novices and newbies the chance to get a taste of triathlon with a 300m  pool swim, scenic 2-lap 21k bike and an off road flat 4k run.
To get you  prepared for the big day all entrants are invited to attend two &amp;quot;train  before you Tri&amp;quot; coaching days which will include theory and practical  sessions to guide you in your first steps into the rapidly growing sport that  is Triathlon.
This years event is sponsored by local Triathlon retailers Tri and Run (www.triandrun.com) who will be  supplying goody bags to all competitors!
For on line entry via entry central visit the clubs  website www.trisportepping.co.uk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[StrideUK online gait analysis]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_6403.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[StrideUK have found a unique way to support all those looking for an alternative, less time consuming option for a gait analysis. 

After many trials and tests, StrideUK Online can now successfully offer the service to have your running gait analysed by a StrideUK Performance Analyst by simply emailing a movie file of your running technique.

Could it be that easy?
All StrideUK need is 10 seconds of video &lsquo;footage&rsquo; time for our motion
analysis systems to be able to assess your footshape running technique,
performance and trainer suitability to help you injury proof your body,
participate in your sport... and enjoy it! A full report is sent to you
by email.
Needless to say...
This test can&rsquo;t compare against a full StrideUK Premium 360 degree
Module, but if you are not completely satisfied with the information
StrideUK provide relevant to your running technique, they will offer a
full, no quibble money back guarantee.
What&rsquo;s more...
If you then wish to then upgrade to a Full Body Premium Module at
StrideUK, StrideUK will refund the charge of this online service!

How to film your own gait analysis




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    Find out more at StrideUK online&amp;nbsp;
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