Want to get fit for free in 2017?
Here’s a link to the Facebook group with details for the dates / times / sessions.
In 2016, I couldn’t run a kilometre without having to stop and start. To get back in shape me and my pal entered the Brighton & Hove Triathlon to get a goal in the diary for 2016 and off we went.
We couldn’t fit in regular coached sessions as we both work and have a small family of wee nippers (not to mention the cost), so we decided to go it alone and get out training together. And that we did. Two sprint triathlons and one Olympic distance complete, we were hooked and most importantly we enjoyed it together!
Our ethos was all about having fun and having a life outside of training. If you aren’t having fun, what’s the point right?
So this January, I am starting a free to join training group, three Saturday mornings a month starting in the Saltdean Lido car park. Each week will have a theme, run/bike/swim, though we may wait until the lido opens or winter finishes before jumping in the sea. If there’s appetite for it, we could do regular pool sessions too!
If you’re thinking about entering your first triathlon in 2017, this would be a great way to start. If you fancy only taking part in the run sessions, that’s cool too! Whatever you want to do, if you just want to get out there and train with some local pals, that’s what we are here for!
We blogged about our progress as well as other random topics and interviews with some of the countries best triathletes, to help give us some inspiration. Have a look www.tripals.co.uk
These sessions are not coached, they are purely a group of pals getting together to train. Within the group already, we have fast runners and some slow too. Experienced cyclists and newbies as well. Sea loving swimmers and water wing splashers, so you’ll never feel alone. There will always be a back marker to chat with out and about.
Timing
Sessions will typically last up to an hour to start with. Beginning at 8am. We’ll aim to go ahead whatever the weather, but if it’s really nasty, we will postpone.
Location
Saltdean Lido Car Park, unless otherwise stated.
Kit
You don’t need the most expensive kit in the world to start out in triathlon. As long as you have some trainers and a bike and a swimsuit you can join in. Don’t worry about not having a fast bike when you start, see if you like it first! Do wear clothing that’ll keep you warm in the winter months though!
Dates for January
Saturday 7th 8am – Run
A simple 5km on the undercliff. Walk / running is absolutely fine! We could have a cake after at Whitecliffs too for completing our first session 😉
Saturday 14th 8am – Bike
We’ll aim for a fairly flat 15-20km Out to Brighton and back.
Saturday 21st 8am – Swim
We’ll aim to go for a swim at Newhaven Wave Leisure for 8am. We will confirm plans closer to the time as we could offer shared driving to the venue. We’ll aim for a 40 minute swim together.