If you're new to the experience of open water swimming, or would simply like to improve your skills and technique, why not come along to the open water training day being held at West Reservoir in Hackney on Sunday 13th July? The training is being delivered in partnership with Swim Smooth, Triathlon England's swimming partner. More details on our website HERE.    

 

The minutes from the London region's latest committee meeting (held at the start of April) can be viewed on our website HERE.

 

This season's London League is now well underway, following the Kingfisher Aquathlon earlier this month. Individual results and updated team standings can both be viewed on the London website HERE.

 

This summer's new series of senior, women's and children's duathlons at the Velopark in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park now have their own dedicated website - check it out HERE and spread the word! 

 

On the subject of the VeloPark Duathlons, don't forget that the first of our Women's 'Introduction to Duathlon' sessions is on 4 May (closing date 2nd May.) The other sessions this year will be on 13 July and 31 August. More information HERE.

 

30 Mar - Hillingdon March Family Duathlon and London Fields Aquathlon

31 Mar - GO TRI VeloPark Duathlon

13 Apr - Kingfisher Aquathlon

21 Apr - Thames Turbo Sprint Series (race 1)

 

EVENTS

27 April - Ful-On Duathlon (London League), Lee Valley Duathlon, Willesden Aquathlon, Womble Triathlon

28 April - GO TRI VeloPark Duathlon (Lee Valley VeloPark) and Hillingdon Duathlon

3 May - East London Duathlon (Lee Valley VeloPark)

4 May - Women's 'Introduction to Duathlon' (Lee Valley VeloPark)

5 May - Thames Turbo Sprint Series (race 2 / London League)

11 May - QEOP Women's Duathlon Series Race #1, Harrow Triathlon (Hatch End)

12 May - GO TRI Hillingdon Duathlon (race 1) and GO TRI VeloPark Duathlon (Lee Valley VeloPark)

18 May - Crystal Palace Triathlon (London League) and Hillingdon Triathlon (race 1)

 

And don't forget your local parkrun - every Saturday morning at 9am. There are now 42 to choose from in Greater London alone!

 

Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee is one of several high-profile athletes taking part in a unique event called the 'Night of the 10,000m PBs' at Parliament Hill on the evening of Saturday 10 May. Three open 10,000m races, aimed at aspiring club athletes, will also be taking place. As if that wasn't enough, spectating at the event is completely free! More details HERE.

 

If you're around on Sunday 11 May, Jetstream Tri is looking for volunteers to help out at the adult / junior Harrow Triathlon (Hatch End).

 

The London region's committee is on the lookout for a new treasurer - if you or anyone you know would be interested in this voluntary role, please contact Tom Chant (London Chair).

 

Finally, don't forget to keep an eye on our website at Triathlon London, and follow us on Twitter at @TriEng_London. If you have any stories or news items please contact James Ruskin (London region communications).