Training Schedule
SWIM
Coached Swim sessions The coached swim sessions entered their fourth week this week. Most sessions are now full, but a few people have been offered places from the waiting lists. Please contact the swim team at [email protected] if you can no longer attend your sessions or if you have any queries. Any new members who have joined this week looking for swimming slots please contact the swim team directly. If you missed out on these sessions another term will start in March/ April so don’t despair!
RUN
The run sessions continue below as follows:
Mondays – Meet and Train Sessions (i.e. not led by a GTC member)
Renmore – Leaving car park of the Huntsman @ 6pm for approx 8k. Salthill – Meeting on the prom at traffic lights at Galway Business School @ 6.30pm for 11k or on the prom at the shelter opposite the Salthill Hotel @ 6.40pm for 8k route.
Tuesdays – Track with John Cunniffe Meet at Dangan Track @ 6.30pm with warm up done.
Thursdays – Intervals with Matt Lockett Alternates weekly between Dangan hockey pitch and Salthill (bus stop near Blackrock). Meet @ 6.20pm with warm-up done. This weeks location will be posted on the Forum and Facebook
Fridays – Long Run A new 10 mile run will take place every Friday starting @ 6pm from the Claddagh Hall – Pace will be around 8:30 minutes per mile, but depending on numbers may break into a faster group (c. 8 minute miles) and a slower group (c. 9 minute miles).
A number of upcoming road races may be of interest to GTC members:
Maree 8k Run:10th Feb Rock & Road Half Marathon 2nd March Craughwell 10 mile: 24th March (The Craughwell 10 mile is a GTC Club Race and early registration at €20 is available on runireland.com until Feb 24)There should be a great turnout from GTC at this race with plans in place for a club night out after the race! Connemarathon: 7th April.
BIKE
***Guided/Coached Weekend Cycles*** NB: Special Notice: Please take note of the distance and average pace outlined for each cycle group and choose the appropriate group for your level of experience and fitness. If you have never cycled in a group or cannot maintain the pace outlined below, it is difficult for the group leader to manage the group safely and therefore we strongly encourage members not to take part until your pace and experience matches the group. However do not fear as we are re-launching our Beginner/Novice cycle to help you along your way. See below for more details.
Level 1 Sunday morning
9am
P. Benson
60KM
25k – 27kmph
Level 2 Sunday Morning
9am
NUIG King Fisher GBCC/WCW
60km – 100km
28kmph pace
Level3 Sunday Morning
9am
NUIG King Fisher GBCC/WCW
100km +
30kmph +
*** NEW – Beginner/Novice Start-up Cycle *** We are delighted to announce the re-launch of our Beginner/Novice cycle which will begin this Saturday 10th February @ 9:00. This cycle will be led by an experienced cycle coach and will be leaving from Kingfisher NUIG every Saturday morning for the next few weeks @ 9:00am sharp. The average speed of the group will be leisurely (less than 25km/hr) and nobody will be left behind. The routes will be varied with an average distance of 30k that will include varying terrain.
This Saturday spin is ideal for the beginner/novice cyclist who doesn’t have any experience cycling in groups. We will go through all of the cycling etiquette and techniques associated with group cycling.
Important: Safety is crucial in group cycling! Make sure your bike is in perfect working order, if in doubt get it checked out. As with all cycling events, helmets are mandatory, No helmet no cycle! Please remove aerobars from the bike. Also bring a spare tube/pump/puncture repair kit, a multi-tool, a phone and a small amount of money in your saddle bag. Finally please dress in line with the weather forecast and wear hi-vis where possible.
*** Meet and Train Cycling***
Meet: 9:00 AM Sharp Blackrock
· Option 1. 100km (Avg Pace: 28-30km/h).
· Option 2. 60km (Avg Pace: 28-30km/h).
*** Turbo Training ***
In partnership with MBW Moycullen, we have a limited amount of Cycleops Turbo Trainers to bring along to the turbo session for people who are interested in trying it out. No obligation to purchase but MBW are offering a rent to buy if people are interested and also a pay over a month option. The Turbo class would be a pay-as-you go option. Contact [email protected] ***Upcoming Charity/Challenge/Sportive Cycles***
There are many notable Charity and Challenge Cycles/Sportives during the year which we would encourage. Some of them are for a worthy cause and some are easier than others!! Below is a list of some of the more popular cycles. We will be adding to this list over the next few weeks as we become aware of more.
March 2nd: The Ronan McCormack Charity Cycle in aid of Jack and Jill (42k and 85K options)
http://www.facebook.com/TheRonanMcCormackCharityCycleChallenge
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