6th October
Vote for Lucy
Farnham Triathlon Club's Lucy Chittenden has been nominated by BT for the Junior Female Triathlete of the Year 2010.
Lucy won elite silver at the European Championships in Athlone in July and went on to the World Championships in Budapest.
If you are a member of BT and would like to show your support to her and coaches, volunteers and tri/duathletes, now is your opportunity to vote here.
22nd July
Club Race News
At the latest club committee meeting it was agreed to hold the postponed Club Sprint Championship on 8th August in place of the Anniversary Tri and to hold the Club Olympic Championship on 12th September. Both races will take place starting from Farnham Sports Centre. Details can be found on the Racing page.
It was also agreed to hold another Open Water Aquathlon at The Quays, Mytchett on 29th August subject to agreement with Martin Allen.
Cathy will be sending out a request for timing volunteers for the races.
5th July
Elite Silver for Lucy
Congratulations to Lucy Chittenden who gained a silver medal in the elite junior women's race at the ETU European Championships in Athlone. With the only other GB medal going to World Number 1 Alistair Brownlee, Lucy is keeping exalted company in the elite ranks and promises to have a successful future in the sport.
Full results can be found here.
7th June
Another race win at Forestman
Congratulations to Debbie Shaw, overall winner of the ladies race at the Forestman Iron Distance Triathlon for the second year in succession. A tremendous achievement, particularly on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Backed up by top 3 places for Brian Henderson (3rd M45) and Mike Billups (2nd M50) and a top half finish for Steve March in his first iron distance race, this was an impressive result for the club. Well done to all.
Full times, splits and positions can be found on the results page.
7th June
FTC's Angie Epps wins at Crondall Tri
Congratulations to Angie Epps, winner of the ladies race at the local Crondall Triathlon. Podium places were also achieved by Mike Rix and Jeremy Thomas, 2nd and 3rd in the men's race.
A race report from the Farnham Herald can be found on the 2010 Press Clipping page.
8th May
Kershaw and Bosher at the ETU Duathlon Champs!
Apologies and belated congratulations to FTC's Lucy Kershaw (Female 25-29) and Fiona Bosher (Female 35-39) who also finished 5th and 6th in their respective age-groups at the European Duathlon Championships held at Nancy, France.
Lucy's time was 2hr 16mins 33secs while Fiona clocked 2-20-56.
4th May
Rix and Gray at the ETU Duathlon Champs
FTC's Mike Rix and Barnaby Gray finished 10th and 17th respectively in the Male 40-44 category at the European Duathlon Championships held at Nancy, France.
Racing over the standard distance of 10k run, 40k bike, 5k run, Mike clocked 1hr 52mins 27secs with Barnaby just behind in 1-55-02.
Full results can be found here.
21st April
May Club Aquathlon and Sprint Races Cancelled
Unfortunately the second club aquathlon and sprint triathlon races of the season, scheduled to take place on 9th &16th May, have had to be cancelled due to the ongoing work at Farnham Sports Centre.
We will therefore be holding a duathlon instead from the same venue with the aquathlon on 9th May being replaced by a sprint duathlon (4k run/18k bike/4k run) and the triathlon on 16th May being replaced by the standard distance duathlon of 4km run, 28km bike, 7km run.
12th April
FTC Training Week Lanzarote 2011
Christian Vaughan is again organising a club training week at Club La Santa, Lanzarote for 3rd March - 10th March 2011.
Latest
Info.
Bookings are now being taken for the 2011 Lanzarote Training Camp. Run along similar lines to a very successful one in 2010, we are hoping to hold the costs on accommodation. Flights will be broadly similar, but cannot be confirmed at this time. Early booking is essential, especially for the large sports apartment--we have only been able to secure one!
As per the attached, we need your £100 deposit to secure your place.
The camp was such a success this year that I'm sure most will be back again!! - Christian
Details can be found here.
The Club La Santa Website can be found here.
Further information will be posted as and when received on the "What's On" page here.
9th April
Tristars Tops
Eight of the Farnham Tristars Triathlon team along with their coaching team, all sporting their new tops sponsored by East Street cycles.
29th March
National Elite Silver for Lucy, Bronze for Ellie
Congratulations to Lucy Chittenden and Ellie Walton (Farnham Tri/East Street Cycles) for gaining silver and bronze medals respectively at the National Elite Duathlon Championships on Sunday at Loughborough.
Junior Female
In what looks like a well paced race, Lucy came out of a group of four battling for 4th place on the opening 5k run into T1 to post the fastest 20k bike split, and after a quickfire T2, clocked the second fastest closing 2.5k run to take second place and a silver medal, less than a minute behind the winner.
Youth Female
Another strong 10k bike leg saw Ellie move from fourth after the opening 2.5k run to second coming out of T2. Despite being overhauled for the silver nearing the finish of a suspiciously long looking 1.25k second run, Ellie comfortably held onto 3rd for a bronze medal.
Ellie Walton and Lucy Chittenden - National Elite Medallists
Full results here.
23rd March
Tristars Tops
Tristars technical tops now available for training, racing and supporters. A bargain at £10. Sizes for 8 year old to adults. Contact Steve Wallace.
Steve & Rosanna Wallace sporting their new tops.
15th March
Club Duathlon Champions
Female Senior - Lucy Chittenden
Female Vet - Kate Devereux
Female Super Vet - Helen Kennedy
Male Senior - Andy Tomkins
Male Vet - Barnaby Gray
Male Super Vet - Bill Gallon
14th March
April Club Sprint Race Cancelled
Unfortunately the first club sprint race of the season, scheduled to take place on 18th April, has had to be cancelled due to the ongoing work at Farnham Sports Centre. The committee considered using an alternative swim location, bike and run routes but concluded that there was insufficient time to measure and appropriately risk assess a venue from the options available. We will therefore be holding a duathlon instead from the same venue and date over the standard distances of 4km run, 28km bike, 7km run.
With the likelihood of
further delay to the refurbishment, the club sprint race scheduled for May is
also in jeopardy, although the committee will endeavour to source a suitable
alternative location and route by that time. Subsequent events will be dealt
with on a race by race basis.
Finally, it is hoped to host the swim section for the Ironman Training
Weekend from the Lord Wandsworth pool in Long Sutton. Stand by for further
announcements.
22nd February
Tristars Duathlon 21st February 2010
The second Tristars Duathlon took place at Wavell-Cody Campus on Sunday 21st February 2010. The adult race had to be cancelled earlier in the day due to the inclement weather and safety concerns on the roads. Seven tough athletes aged from 10 to 15 years old shrugged off the cold winter air and tough biking conditions on a grassed field. They all completed run laps according to their age group and then hopped on their bikes for laps around the Wavell-Cody campus. The indoor bike ‘turbo’ training had clearly reaped dividends for some, as the biking stamina of several athletes had clearly improved. With tired legs the last challenge was a shorter run section and all the athletes finished their distances tired but elated.
23rd January
Join FTC before 1st April for £5
New members
wishing to join Farnham Triathlon Club now for the year ending 30th March 2010
can gain all the benefits of the club coaching sessions for a reduced joining
fee of £5 (or £3 for Junior membership).
13th January Box
Hill Knacker Cracker - New Year's Day FTC's
Barnaby Gray started 2009 on a winning note with victory in the Longmoor
Lollop and repeated the feat in 2010, this time in the notoriously hilly Box
Hill Knacker Cracker, labelled Britains Toughest 10k race.
Barnaby's winning time of 49mins 10secs saw him finishing nearly half a
minute clear of the second place man. The
performance was made even more impressive as Barnaby completed the race in
fancy dress!
Also
racing for Farnham were Ian and Alexandra O'Brien and Tom Rogers. Full
results can be found on the
results page.
1st January
Happy New Year! Mountain bike ride - The annual FTC New Year mountain bike ride will be on Saturday 2nd Jan 2010 this year!!
It will be a 2 ½ to 3 ½ hour ride on some of the best trails and technical stuff around, with a cafe stop!
There will be hills, mud, sand, fast descents, so you will need to be reasonably competent.
We will go from the Pavilion on the Green in Lower Bourne at 10.00 so plenty of time to get up and get sorted.
There is plenty of parking near the green in Dene Lane.
Don't forget a pump and tube(s)!
2010 Session Fees - As you will have seen in David's email, session fees are going up with effect from 1st January 2010.
The new fees will be:
- Adult Swim: £4
- Youth Swim: £2
- Turbo: £2
Track sessions will remain at £3.
