1st of Jan and my first ever Sprint Triathlon. The swim at the start was surprisingly the easiest section (and the one I had stressed about the most prior to the race). Was a bit of a push cycling 3 times round Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh in a blustery side wind. At the flat bit at the top where it was ‘meant’ to be easy the side wind meant it was hard to stay on the bike but I did it. By the time I got to the run section I was relieved to be back on my own two feet. So Im now officially a triathlete (albeit it a very slow one). Big thanks to the support from Neil, Gilly and Sean. It was great having people shouting for me. (Didnt realise I didnt wear my goggles over my eyes in the pool til Sean mentioned it in the car on the way home! Great bit of bling. Next year its a husband and wife team.
Training Sessions
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Tue, 20 May 2025 7:00 pm
Intervals - Beeslack
Arrive at 7pm for a warm up run or at 7.15pm warmed up and ready to start the session
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Thu, 22 May 2025 7:00 pm
Group Trail Run
Meet at Old English Lane at 7pm
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Tue, 27 May 2025 7:00 pm
Handicap at Harpers Brae
Warm up run to here for handicap starting at 7.15pm
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Thu, 29 May 2025 7:00 pm
Hill Interval Session
Arrive warmed up for a prompt 7pm start
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Tue, 03 Jun 2025 7:00 pm
Timed Distance Intervals - coach led
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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 7:00 pm
Leaders Choice Session
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Tue, 17 Jun 2025 7:00 pm
Intervals - Coach led
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- Weather in Penicuik7°Feels like: 4°CSunny05:5220:30 BST
Wind: 19km/h ENE
Humidity: 70%
Pressure: 1026.8mbar
UV index: 09 pm10 pm11 pm6°C
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Very inspiring Vicky (I didnt even leave the house on the first the weather looked so bad), maybe one day I will Tri one too 🙂
Well done Vicky- sounds like hard work! I’d like to try one but am such a rubbish swimmer. Thinking of trying some adult lessons first or I would still be swimming by the time folk had completely finished! Great effort and happy new year
Vicki,
Happy New Year. Aye, it was a wee bit breezy yesterday. A major achievement, well done.