Five needed to help at Burntwood Aquathon – 10th March – Morning only

Burntwood Tri Club are asking if MVH Tri Club could provide some assistance with the running of their aquathon on 10th March.

The Aquathon is for Juniors & Adults

The Aquathon is being held at Burntwood Leisure Centre, High St, Chasetown, Staffs, WS 3XH

5 Volunteers needed.  Usually finished by 1200hrs

If you are able to help at what is always a great fun event, please contact:

Ann Brooks on burntwoodrace@hotmail.co.uk or call on 01543 472609.

An early response will help with the planning.

Many thanks

Burntwood Tri Club.

3 Aquathon Qualifiers dates announced for the 2013 London World Championships

Hot off the press….   It looks like a no brainer… but … places will fill.

So read below, choose the event, register at BTF and go for it!

British Triathlon has announced 3 Aquathon qualifiers events for the London based 2013 London ITU World Championships “Aquathon”. This will be held on 9th September.

All the qualifiers are Sprint based distances – 750m open water swim + 5km run.  Top 7 in each age group at each event will qualify for London 2013.

To qualify for this event athletes must take part in one of the three specific qualification races detailed below.

Athletes only need enter one race to qualify although can enter more if they wish.

As the host nation we are allowed to enter more athletes than other nations. There are 25 places available per age-group.

There are 7 automatic places available at each of the three qualification races (21 in total). The remaining 4 places will be allocated via pre-qualification places, discretionary places and then roll down places, in that order.

To be eligible for qualification athletes must have registered (£10) their intent to qualify by 5pm on the Friday before their qualification race. To register follow the links on the following BTF page.

To qualify all athletes are expected to complete their qualification race in a time within 115% of the winner in their age group.

Places will be offered automatically to the highest placed registered athletes finishing within the appropriate percentage of the winner and that have not already qualified at a previous race or via pre-qualification.

Qualification Races

Box End Aquathlon, 5 May 2013.  Cost £30
Crosby Lakeside Aquathlon, 19 May 2013   Cost £18!
Tri It Aquathlon, 25 May 2013.  Cost £20

Prior to your qualification race you must register with British Triathlon your intent to qualify.

This BTF registration is £10 and is completely separate to any additional notification, fees or ticked boxes on a race entry form.

Come on MVH!!!

*UPDATED: Running Coaching – Shobnall Track – Tuesday evening 5th March

Running Coaching with Steve Herriman – as part of his programme to qualify as a Triathlon Level 2 coach.

Using Shobnall Leisure Centre running track

The first coaching session was held on Tuesday 26th Feb.  25 enjoyed a coolish evening focussing on running form drills + sets of 6 minute track running sets.  A really enjoyable run session and was undoubtedly popular with a range of  abilities from novice runners to those gifted with a bit of pace.  

The 2nd session – not to be missed.  All welcome.

When: Meet at Bannatynes at 6pm on Tuesday 5th March and a moderate jog to Shobnall or alternatively meet at Shobnall track at 6.15pm

The running coaching session will include:

  • Good running form – part 2
  • Drills to assist in improving your running form
  • Interval running session

The coaching will last until 7pm followed by a run back to Bannatynes

Cost is £2.85 per person for using the running track

All welcome – whatever your running ability.  Guaranteed good fun and some great learnings to promote improving your running.