With nights drawing and autumn appearing it’s the perfect time to settle down in a comfy chair with a coffee and consider winter training plans & read our August newsletter ! This month we have details on the new training block, some Fusion member adventures, a social to get involved in and a request to help out at a Fusion event among some other gems !
We had a bunch of people up at the Aberfeldy triathlon weekend competing in the Saturday sprint, the run middle distance and middle distance relay.
Started off well on the Saturday with great performances from Richard and Jo to take the top steps in the sprint races !! Well done peeps. Sunday just got better with a few people from the club competing and doing amazing in both the middle distance and the middle distance relay.
- Well done to Richard Thurlow-Begg and Jo Patterson for racing 2 days in a row!! Hardcore !!
- Brilliant efforts also from Alex Rogers, Hans Forhaug, Chris Calvert, Kate Rowley, John Dargie, Stewart Barnett and last but not least our Scottish middle distance champion Ali Rainey! Richard also stepped up on the podium for the second day in a row with silver in the team relay alongside Han
With the Balfron Aquathlon coming up soon there’s an ask from the club to help volunteer at this event – please see below and get involved !!
This month has seen a trio of interesting posts on the website
- An end of season celebration is in the offing with a Fusion entry into some dragon boating racing – have a look and get signed up !!
- Chris Calvert completed the Aberfeldy Middle Distance with some style and grace – read more in his race report !!
- The relaunch article for the Fusion Yoga sessions – the last session in this block is on the 6th Sept – watch out for the next block kicking off in a few weeks and get along !
Interested in writing a block for the site, or a race report? Then let us know at info@fusiontriathlonclub.co.uk !
A few other shout outs for people doing amazing things this month !!
- Hans Forhaug banging out a 52:44 25 mile TT.
- Kate Rowley completes the marathon at portishead running festival – 5k, half marathon, 10k and 6.1k races over 2 days
- Louisa Oram was 11th Female at Aviemore off road triathlon.
- Graeme Neagle was 4th in Aviemore in the championship race.
- Former member Sally Nisbett swimming the length of Loch Lomond (22 miles) at just 16 yrs old raising £3.5k fit charity.
- Colin Forbes returned to racing after injury at Haddington sprint with a solid effort.
The Georgetown TT was a favorite for many club members – in particular the ladies section was a bit of a take over the Fusion taking 3 out of the top 4 slots in terms of overall results for the year.
The ladies winner this year was Jo Patterson from Fusion. Just as an indication of how good Jo was this season. Her time of 1:02:47 (top four TT results) would have been fast enough to win the overall Georgetown Shell award on six out of the nine times the competition has been held. Outstanding!
- Jo Patterson Fusion Tri 1:02:47 Lady (15:46, 15.45, 15:29, 15:47)
- Natalie Stevenson Fusion Tri 1:08:28 Lady (17:31, 16:55, 17:08, 16:54)
- Patricia Baird Ecosse Performance Cycle Coaching 1:09:27 Lady (17:16, 17:17, 17:29, 17:25)
- Donna McHugh Fusion Tri 1:13:12 Lady (17:57, 18:33, 17:57, 18:45)
- Julie Fitzpatrick Nightingale 1:13:17 Lady (17:57, 18:33, 18:20, 18:27)
- Deirdre O’Reilly Lanark R T 1:14:40 Lady (18:37, 18:46, 18:33, 18:44)
- Alexandra Michnowicz GGCC 1:15:12 Lady (18:24, 18:56, 18:42, 19:10)
- Liz Wisdish Glasgow Whs 1:15:42 Lady (18:53, 18:44, 18:58, 19:07)
- Georgia Young Glasgow Cycle Team 1:15:53 Lady (18:46, 18:51, 19:14, 19:02)
- Janette Hazlett Glasgow Ivy 1:16:48 Lady (19:08, 19:06, 19:04, 19:30)
- Jaqui Thomson Fusion Tri 1:17:19 Lady (19:51, 19:10, 19:14, 19.04)
End of August saw a club member Steve Ellison organise a cheeky saturday morning bike ride from Strathblane / Lennoxtown / Crow road / Fintry / Killearn / A81 back to Milngavie. Coffee and cake was mandated. Well done to Julie, Jacqui, Audrey, Beth, Gillian, Isla, Dave & Chris for getting out there and keep an eye on the facebook site for further cake filled two well adventures.
New 4 week block of training has just started – block 13 taking us through to end of training year – how time flies.
KEY DATES:
- Tuesday 17th September. The Tuesday night end of season urban orienteering / west end knowledge run.
- Sunday 22nd September- club social dragon boat racing!! Let’s get a boat or two sorted for end of season fun – info on the event page through the members group.
- MONDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER- START OF 2019-2020 TRAINING PLAN.
SESSIONS THIS BLOCK:
- Monday PM bike – 6:15-7:15pm at bellahouston bike track aka the Belladrome!! Please sign up here and if you can’t make it please try to delete your sign up.
- Monday PM swim: 8-9/9:30pm Scotstoun leisure centre. Sign in from ~7:35 first come first served. Mixed session with aerobic development and race pace swimming.
- Tuesday AM swim: 7-8am Scotstoun. Longer aerobic work to get going then some strength and power work.
- Tuesday PM run 6:45-8pm departing front gates of botanic gardens. Heading up the river / canal with structured fartlek intervals.
- Tuesday PM swim 8:30-9:30pm Scotstoun. Two sessions – speed development in the fastest two lanes – long warm up and recoveries with super fast speed work between. Or back to the start of a revamped 20 week tech development block – body position and easy swimming
- Thursday PM Run – 6:45-8pm from reception at Scotstoun- parlauf 400’s. If late meet us at the front gates of Victoria park at 6:55.
- Thursday PM Swim – 8:30-9:30pm – Scotstoun. Some aerobic and strength reps, short open water tech training and a few fast fun elements.
- Friday PM Yoga. 6-7pm – the yoga extension sign up for this progressive yoga class – invaluable for all sport / life.
- Sunday PM Swim 7:30-8:30pm Allander Leisure Centre. New 20 week block of technical development – 20 mins of training with progressive work at body and head position, breathing basics and relaxation / control in the water.
Sessions have been busy and a fair few swims full – lets keep it that way and keep the banter flowing.
We have lots of 10th Anniversary t-shirts left !
- if you ordered one but haven’t picked it up yet get in touch to organise collection.
- if you didn’t order one but would like one ask Donna at one of the sessions or contact info@fusiontriathlon.co.uk
- if you’re a numpty and ordered a size that doesn’t fit, get in touch as above so we can have a chuckle at you and then try to sort you out with one that’s more you !!
