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Lizzy Brama – First Time Trials of the Season

May 4, 2010 No Comments

While I love being a triathlete I’m also very fond of time trialling. There are several reasons for this.

Cycling is my strength, so in the more local events I often stand a chance of winning. I know we always say it’s the taking part that counts, but winning is lots of fun, too.

Time trials are cheap. Open events are normally about £8, evening club events £2.50, and usually there’s tea and cake for a few pence donations afterwards.

They are good training. Try as you might, race intensity is always higher than training. Plus I love to race my bike and share my sport with others.

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Introduction to Goal Setting

April 22, 2010 No Comments

Have you ever set goals and then not achieved them? Did you have the best of intentions to do something about them, yet somehow, did not get there in the end? Maybe you started something yet got side-tracked with work commitments, kids and other family responsibilities?

Well, you are not alone and are in good company with many athletes! To help you stay on track and keep you going, the first step is to clearly identify what it is you want to achieve, before exploring your motivation and making a detailed plan as to how you are going to get there.

This article will help you set your goals so you do achieve them.

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Lizzy Brama – Mallorca Training Camp

April 16, 2010 No Comments

On the 31^st of March myself and two friends flew to Mallorca for a 10 days of cycling, cycling, cycling, a little running, and even some swimming. We also did this 2 years ago, only I was significantly less fit then.

Mallorca is Spain’s largest island and is located in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s very popular with tourists, and especially Germans. In Germany people often refer to it as Germany’s 17^th state. In spring however, it’s not quite warm enough for a beach holiday and the island is taken over by cyclists and triathletes. With countless miles of quiet country roads, long but commonly not too steep climbs with breathtaking views in the mounaineous North, it really lends itself to getting the bike miles in. One is however served well, especially in March and early April, to pack arm and leg warmers.

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Cambridge Triathlon Training Day

April 8, 2010 No Comments

Do you live in or around Cambridgeshire and are you thinking of entering your first triathlon in 2010?

The wonderful and always excellently organized Cambridge Triathlon is being held on August 15^th this year and entries are still available. Alternatively, for those of you who prefer the comfort of a pool swim, the Walden Triathlon in Saffron Walden will take place on 20^th of June.

Whichever you decide to do, we still have a few places left at our Ladies Novice Training Day this Sunday, 11^th of April to prepare you for your new challenge.
Our expert coaches will ensure you can dive into the adventure of triathlon with confidence. For details see our booking page: Cambridge Ladies Triathlon Training Day

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Lizzy Brama – Trigirl Brand Ambassador

March 26, 2010 No Comments

I’m a 26-year-old triathlete, and I live and train in sunny Brighton. I was born and bred in Kiel, in Northern Germany. As a child I spent many hours counting the tiles on the bottom of the pool, and whizzing around town on my bike just as a means to get to places. Only running and Lizzy were never friends. In fact I remember many many excuses to get out of P.E./Games just because I disliked running so much.

You may wonder how I ended up in the UK. There is no other reason than that I found myself at boarding school in Devon when I was 16 for a year abroad rather accidentally. I say accidentally because I didn’t really want to go away. But as many of the other kids at my school were going away for a year, I thought I was missing out… However, when I left Kelly College a year later I felt like I had unfinished business in this country resulting in my return to attend university in Brighton. And I’m still there 6 ½ years later!

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Words of Advice from Chrissie

March 24, 2010 No Comments

Chrissie Wellington recently gave this fabulously encouraging advice to everyone starting out in triathlon. This was part of her regular column in 220 Triathlon Magazine. We think it’s so wonderful that it is worth repeating here, just in case you missed that issue.

Have self believe, boldness and confidence; don’t doubt yourself
Always give 100% to sessions, never let your concentration flag
Be patient and see every day as a step towards a bigger goal
Don’t concern yourself with what others say and do

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Brighton Triathlon Training Day

March 19, 2010 No Comments

Calling all sporty ladies in and around Brighton, Worthing, Newhaven and Eastbourne. If you would like to give the fabulous sport of triathlon a go this season, then you have come to the right place. We still have a few places left on our full day Trigirl Novice Triathlon Training Day in Brighton on 27^th of March. Be quick to register before the last places go.

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Introduction to Mental Peak Performance

March 8, 2010 No Comments

Imagine you are swimming, biking and running powerfully, confidently and easily. Everything is flowing smoothly and effortlessly, and you are feeling on top of the world. You know, with absolute certainty, that this is a fabulous and fantastic race.

Or, do you imagine your race more like one where you are fearful and full of nerves at the thought of what you are about to do? Do you have doubts whether you can actually ‘do it’ and go the distance? Do you wonder what you are doing here?

Many women may be successful, competent and confident in certain areas of their lives, yet, not so confident in other areas.

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Triathlon Training Log

February 26, 2010 No Comments

Whether you are training for your first sprint triathlon race or are an experienced ironman distancer, you really should keep a training log for your entire training and race season.

At a minimum you should record basic details about each training session such as type, time and distance covered. Ideally you also want to record particularities such as your personal form, mood, weather or any other factor that would have affected your training experience that day.

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Trigirl TCRshow Competition Winner

February 25, 2010 No Comments

Winner Announced
Congratulations to Jessica Church from Nottingham on winning Trigirl’s TCR Show competition held over both show days 13th to 14th of February. Jessica won a free entry to one of our Ladies Novice Triathlon Training Days of her choice. Her name was selected as the winner after a random draw from all entries. Jessica was thrilled about winning and opted for our training day in London. We are looking forward to welcoming her on the 17th of April.

Thank you to everyone who entered our competition. We hope you enjoyed the TCR show as much as we did and we look forward to seeing you all back again next year.