Laura A's Posts - Forum - Windrush Triathlon Club2024-03-29T05:49:11ZLaura Ahttps://clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk/profile/LauraAhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2530733447?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk/profiles/blog/feed?user=2vof2f9kwk61o&xn_auth=noMonday Spin Session at Brockwell Lido CONFIRMED!!!tag:clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk,2011-02-02:3279285:BlogPost:97722011-02-02T16:03:22.000ZLaura Ahttps://clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk/profile/LauraA
<p>Hello All,</p>
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<p>Due to the huge popularity of the Wednesday spin, we are now also offering a <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Monday spin</span></strong> for a trial period.</p>
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<p>The first session in on <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Monday 7th Feb</span></strong> and will be from <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">20:15-21:15</span></strong> at Brockwell Lido.</p>
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<p>Jonathan Hotchkiss will be leading the hour and the cost will be £5 as…</p>
<p>Hello All,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Due to the huge popularity of the Wednesday spin, we are now also offering a <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Monday spin</span></strong> for a trial period.</p>
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<p>The first session in on <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Monday 7th Feb</span></strong> and will be from <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">20:15-21:15</span></strong> at Brockwell Lido.</p>
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<p>Jonathan Hotchkiss will be leading the hour and the cost will be £5 as usual.</p>
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<p>Anyone can attend, but if it becomes as popular as Wednesday then we will implement a similar booking system. Please bring a towel and a drink.</p>
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<p>Watch for the 'Event' to pop up soon!!</p>
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<p>Laura</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Brockwell_Lido" target="_blank">http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Brockwell_Lido</a></p>Triathlon Training Camp in Spain!tag:clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk,2011-01-23:3279285:BlogPost:95352011-01-23T15:17:16.000ZLaura Ahttps://clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk/profile/LauraA
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Book Now: Triathlon Camp in Spain!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><br></br><span style="color: #0000ff;">Do you want to take your training to the next level? Do you want to boost your fitness and beat those technique gremlins? We have the perfect solution for your race preparation this summer (plus getting you tanned and looking fit in your kit)!!</span> <br></br><br></br>Pro-triathlete and coach Tristan Shipsides, and our…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Book Now: Triathlon Camp in Spain!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><br/><span style="color: #0000ff;">Do you want to take your training to the next level? Do you want to boost your fitness and beat those technique gremlins? We have the perfect solution for your race preparation this summer (plus getting you tanned and looking fit in your kit)!!</span> <br/><br/>Pro-triathlete and coach Tristan Shipsides, and our head coach Stuart Brown are offering Windrush members priority places on a superb training camp this May in Girona, Spain. This camp is run by <span style="color: #000000;">Tristan Shipsides Coaching</span> with 24 places to offer a personal level of coaching over 8 days. See below for full details and Terms and Conditions. Email Laura at <a href="mailto:windrush.chair@hotmail.co.uk">windrush.chair@hotmail.co.uk</a> by <span style="color: #ff0000;">30th Jan</span> to register interest and reserve a place.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Any questions please email Tristan: <a href="mailto:tristanshipsides@gmail.com">tristanshipsides@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p>More info about the camp here:</p>
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<p>Terms and Conditions here:</p>
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<p>Sample Training Schedule here:</p>
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<p><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p>Swim Technique Analysis Offer for Windrush Memberstag:clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk,2011-01-17:3279285:BlogPost:94372011-01-17T08:17:06.000ZLaura Ahttps://clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk/profile/LauraA
<p>Check out this offer below with One-Triathlon:</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Would you like to improve your time and save energy in the swim?</strong></span><br></br>Video analysis both above and below the water, combined with our coaching expertise, provides a complete understanding of your swim stroke and the key areas for improvement. <br></br><br></br>With a maximum of four swimmers per coach and only twelve swimmers on each course, you are assured…</p>
<p>Check out this offer below with One-Triathlon:</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Would you like to improve your time and save energy in the swim?</strong></span><br/>Video analysis both above and below the water, combined with our coaching expertise, provides a complete understanding of your swim stroke and the key areas for improvement. <br/><br/>With a maximum of four swimmers per coach and only twelve swimmers on each course, you are assured personal attention as we cover the following key coaching points:<br/><br/></p>
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<li>Two 60 minutes swim technique sessions with video analysis</li>
<li>Full analysis of your key limiters and areas to improve</li>
<li>90 minute theory session covering swimming fundamentals and multisport techniques</li>
<li>Land based session covering functional flexibility and strength exercises</li>
<li>DVD of your individual stroke</li>
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<p><br/><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Dates and venue</strong></span><br/><br/>Dates are on Saturday 22 January 2011 and Saturday 26 February 2011. They run from 1:00pm to 4.30pm.<br/><br/>Our venue is Ernest Bevin College in South West London which has a newly built 25m pool and changing areas as part of the exceptional facilities which have led it to be named a London 2012 Olympic Training Venue.<br/><br/><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Offer for Windrush triathlon club</strong></span><br/><br/>Book on our 22 January 2011 course using code LASTMINJAN11 and get 10% off.<br/><br/><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Bookings</strong></span><br/><br/>To book your place on the course, please visit:<br/><a href="http://one-triathlon.co.uk/index.php/coaching/swim-video-analysis-coaching/" target="_blank">http://one-triathlon.co.uk/index.php/coaching/swim-video-analysis-coaching/</a><br/><br/><br/><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>About the Coaches</strong></span><br/><br/><strong>Stuart Brown</strong> represented Great Britain as a professional Triathlete at the Europan and World Championships. He has been involved in competitive Swimming for 19 years and Triathlon for 15 years, during which time he has been fortunate to work with some of the top coaches and sports scientists in both Swimming and Triathlon. <br/><br/>As a fully qualified ASA coach, fully qualified BTF Triathlon Coach and with a degree in Sports Performance and Coaching from the University of Bath, Stuart has a tremendous breadth of coaching knowledge and experience. He has coached over 1500 first-time triathletes, two Triathlon World Champions, Ironman qualifiers, Channel Swimmers and Olympic competitors. <br/><br/><strong>Will Usher</strong> has competed in over 100 triathlons and duathlons ranging from local sprint distance to two World Championships, placing third in the British team on both occasions. Originally a swimmer, Will competed to National level and then moved over to triathlon at university, quickly establishing himself in the sport. Will has now been competing at a high level for over 10 years</p>BTF Level 1 Coaching Coursetag:clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk,2011-01-12:3279285:BlogPost:93722011-01-12T10:30:00.000ZLaura Ahttps://clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk/profile/LauraA
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<p>Windrush have 2-3 places fully funded (worth £400) for club members to attend the British Triathlon Federation Level 1 Coaching Qualification course. The course will be run at the Crystal Palace sports centre and will provisionally be on the 26th and 27th Feb and 19 March.</p>
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<p>If you would like to go on this course you will need to attend all three days of sessions and pass the exam (fairly straightforward) and commit to coaching 20 hours in the next year at the club. …</p>
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<p>Windrush have 2-3 places fully funded (worth £400) for club members to attend the British Triathlon Federation Level 1 Coaching Qualification course. The course will be run at the Crystal Palace sports centre and will provisionally be on the 26th and 27th Feb and 19 March.</p>
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<p>If you would like to go on this course you will need to attend all three days of sessions and pass the exam (fairly straightforward) and commit to coaching 20 hours in the next year at the club. This will be monitored by our BTF liaison Jenny. Progression to doing the Level 2 coaching course is then possible though the club.</p>
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<p>More information can be found here:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.britishtriathlon.org/coaching/page.php?article=15&category=/coaching/&folder=coachingqualificationinformation/" target="_blank">http://www.britishtriathlon.org/coaching/page.php?article=15&category=/coaching/&folder=coachingqualificationinformation/</a></p>
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<p>Please get in touch with me if you have further questions or would like to go on this excellent course and contribute more towards the club and your personal development.</p>
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<p>Laura</p>
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<p>Hi Guys,</p>
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<p>So the event we have all been waiting for - the Brockwell Lido winter swim is this Saturday (8th)!! You will be allowed to 'swim' from 12-1pm so I thought if all those hardy Windrushers who want to attend meet at 12 on the pool-side, we can all have a chat and jump in together!! Entry is free but there will be a collection for charity. I am also informed that there will be a BBQ and the lido cafe will be open to get some warm food in after the event!! No…</p>
<p>Hi Guys,</p>
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<p>So the event we have all been waiting for - the Brockwell Lido winter swim is this Saturday (8th)!! You will be allowed to 'swim' from 12-1pm so I thought if all those hardy Windrushers who want to attend meet at 12 on the pool-side, we can all have a chat and jump in together!! Entry is free but there will be a collection for charity. I am also informed that there will be a BBQ and the lido cafe will be open to get some warm food in after the event!! No wetsuits...</p>
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<p>Come along and meet the other crazy souls at the club and have a great story to tell your friends!!</p>
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<p>Here is a rather dramatic video from last year... <span style="font-size: 14px; color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"><a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #085f98; font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;" href="http://vimeo.com/11403133">http://vimeo.com/11403133</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Yours in hypothermia...</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Laura</span></p>Christmas Trainingtag:clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk,2010-12-17:3279285:BlogPost:91782010-12-17T10:40:40.000ZLaura Ahttps://clubhouse.windrushtri.co.uk/profile/LauraA
<p>Hello All,</p>
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<p>Here is an update about training sessions over Christmas and New Year:</p>
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<p>Wednesday Spin at Brockwell Lido - Lido is closing at 4pm from 20th so NO SESSIONS ON 22 AND 29 DECEMBER</p>
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<p>Thursday Swim at Ernest Bevin College - Pool closes today so NO SESSIONS ON 23 AND 30 DECEMBER</p>
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<p>Friday Swim at JAGS - Pool closes next week so NO SESSIONS ON 24 AND 31 DECEMBER</p>
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<p>Saturday ParkRun in Brockwell Park - Run on 18 Dec is…</p>
<p>Hello All,</p>
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<p>Here is an update about training sessions over Christmas and New Year:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Wednesday Spin at Brockwell Lido - Lido is closing at 4pm from 20th so NO SESSIONS ON 22 AND 29 DECEMBER</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thursday Swim at Ernest Bevin College - Pool closes today so NO SESSIONS ON 23 AND 30 DECEMBER</p>
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<p>Friday Swim at JAGS - Pool closes next week so NO SESSIONS ON 24 AND 31 DECEMBER</p>
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<p>Saturday ParkRun in Brockwell Park - Run on 18 Dec is ON, no information yet about Christmas Day run, although runs in other parks are occuring.</p>
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<p>All sessions will resume from Wednesday 5th Jan 2011.</p>
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<p>Have a great Christmas and New Year everybody and look out for some exciting updates at the start of 2011.</p>
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<p>Best Wishes</p>
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<p>Laura</p>
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