Dear Castle Tri fans,
Last weekend was absolutely stunning both on and off the track, and we thoroughly enjoyed basking in the amazing performances and glorious sunshine at Cholmondeley Castle. The heat presents a tough test for racing, but also boosts the festival atmosphere for spectators, and gives the competitors extra bragging rights. On that note, we’ve included lots of hints and tips for racing and training in the heat, below.
We now turn our attention towards the Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle on the 8th July; an atmospheric celebration of sporting excellence and personal (and team) challenge. It’s going to be an incredible day with some epic performances and moments of history which will be captured for a programme to be aired on Channel 4 next month. The event will see over 1,500 competitors, ranging from the hard core taking on The Bastion full iron distance, to Castle Run Half and Full Marathon participants. We will also play host to the British Middle Distance Championships for the Gauntlet competitors, long swims (including a Marathon 10k Swim), Aquabike and Aquathlon.
There is still time to join us for this legendary sporting festival, so don’t miss out!
In the meantime, hope you enjoy the training advice and guides below. Happy training!
All the best,
Brian Adcock
Race Director, The Castle Triathlon Series
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Read the Race Report describing the weekend performances including all about the ‘Happy Mundays' here.
Sign up now for the 2019 event to make the most of the early bird discount, click here.
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Are you looking for a new exciting triathlon challenge? Have you worked your way through the distances from Sprint Triathlon to Iron and are now wondering what to do next?
The Castle Series Mixed Team Relay could be the event to put the thrill back into your life.
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Author of the book “IRONWOMEN”- Iron wish, iron will, ironwoman, Tiffany Jolowicz, shares top tips for ladies taking on an Iron Distance.
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Yellow Jersey Cycling Insurance look at how higher temperatures can effect your performance, the early warning signs of heat exhaustion, and how to keep yourself safe cycling in hot weather.
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Kevin Dawson takes the Gauntlet, AND wins fastest bike split prize of the incredible Wheelscience performance wheels, at Cholmodneley Castle Triathlon. Promising to shave minutes off the cycle leg, the wheels should make Dawson unbeatable!
Who will win the wheels at the Festival of Endurance, this time it’s a race between the ladies?
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When working with athletes and those dedicating their time to some serious sporting efforts, we tend to hear the same questions ‘help, my body is tight’, ‘can yoga help me’, and ‘will flexibility improve my performance’ our time at the Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon last weekend was no different.
You can also sign up to take part in a Castle Triathlon Series event and Read on. |
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We offer a Trading Places volunteer scheme, whereby a free race place up to the value of £80 (or £80 credit towards a longer race) is given in return for a day’s marshalling at any one of the Castle Triathlon Series events.
This role can be undertaken by yourself (the competitor), a friend or family member who would like to support you.
Email Katie to apply. |
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For all of us who are training or competing during this little heat wave it’s even more important that everyone is aware of dehydration and it’s effects with the weather being so nice.
Read on for some expert guidance from High5. |
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Next weekend we will welcome 39 competitors who have not only dedicated their time to training but also to fundraising for Macmillan Cancer. By 2020, almost one in two people will get cancer and it’s the toughest fight most of us will ever face.
With this help, Macmillan can help reach and improve even more people living with cancer because life with cancer is still life – let’s help people live it.
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