Our Women’s Only Novice Training Days dates have been updated. We are now offering your choice of three locations: London, Bristol, and Reading. Book now to guarantee your choice of venue and date!
This is your chance to receive expert coaching in a small group, giving you confidence for your first (or next!) triathlon race. Our training days cover practical sessions in all disciplines including transitions as well as training theory, nutrition and what to wear – and you’ll leave with a training plan for your chosen race!
Women’s Novice Training Day in London
21 April 2012, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm
Women’s Novice Training Day in Reading
28 April 2012, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm
Women’s Novice Training Day in Bristol
29 April 2012, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm
Still not sure if our training days are for you? Read a training day review on our website here: Training Day Review
So, you’re considering a triathlon. What’s next? What is triathlon, how do you sign up, how do you train, and most importantly, can you do it? Yes you can!
- Which race distance is right for you?
- How do you find a race near you?
- Should you join a triathlon club?
- How much do you need to spend on new kit?
- …
So many questions! Read our new Beginner’s Triathlon Guide for Women on our Trigirl website here to find all the answers.
Trigirl is excited to introduce monthly special offers on our women’s-specific triathlon gear. A great opportunity for you to try some of our top-selling kit for less or to stock up on your favourites!
Visit us regularly or bookmark our special offers page to make sure you don’t miss out on this month’s great deal.
Until the end of January, get our Victory Trisuit in Passion Red for just £68– that’s 20% off the original price!
Check out our training tips for spring.
It’s not too soon to start planning for your 2012 season. Most races are open and filling fast, so it’s time to get to work, decide your goals, and get started on focused training!
Read about the importance of goal setting, how to choose a race and what base training is all about. Check the Training section of our website here.
What are your goals for 2012? Let us know your feedback or email us your triathlon training questions…
Jo Friel tweets on 3rd November 2011: “A dream becomes a goal when you prepare a plan. It’s time to turn your dreams into goals”
Goal setting and a good training plan is your key to triathlon success. We still have a few places left at our Goal Setting Workshop. Sign up now.
When: 28th of January 2012, 3-6pm
Where: South Kilburn Studios, London NW6 5SW
Cost: £30 per person
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Chrissie Wellington yesterday at the launch of her audio program Tri Harder. A very inspirational evening. Thanks Chrissie! We were even treated to a demo of Chrissie on the treadmill. Whow, I have never seen anyone run that fast on a treadmill before, absolutely amazing! However, I have a feeling that she might always be that quick, not just when her audio program is playing in the background…
Did you know that Chrissie never goes into a race to win, but only to give her very very best? Something to remember for your next race. It may help with pre-race nerves …
Keeping a triathlon journal or log has always kept me accountable – to myself. I love looking back and seeing accomplishments – weeks where I’ve followed my plan, completed my goal, or set a personal record. I don’t love looking back at a journal that is blank, or filled with excuses.
Writing down your workouts is a great way to stay motivated (and keep results measurable).
Download our FREE triathlon training log 2012 here.
Have a great start into the new season!
Still looking for the perfect gift? Don’t worry, Trigirl can help! We are processing holiday orders through the evening of Tuesday the 20th, so there’s still time!
Wishing you a Happy Christmas and all the best for a healthy, fit 2012!
Trigirl Triathlon Training Days are back!
Book now for:
Goal-Setting Workshop in London for Girls and Guys;
28 January 2012, 3:00-6:00 pm
Goal setting is an essential for your training motivation and drive. 
Shape your goals for the next season and create your plan to achieve them with the help of our expert coaches.
Women’s Novice Training Day in London
18 March 2012, 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Your chance to receive expert coaching in a small group.
The training day covers practical sessions in all disciplines including transitions as well as training theory, nutrition and what to wear- and you’ll leave with a 4 week training plan for your chosen race!
Women’s Novice Training Day in Bristol
29 April 2012, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm
Expert coaching to give you the confidence you need for your first race.
This training day covers theory on training and nutrition as well as dedicated practical sessions on all four areas of triathlon. You will also receive a 12 week training plan for your chosen race!
Numbers are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!
Look out for Swimming Technique training days, coming soon…
Looking for that last-minute gift or something extra for a holiday stocking? We have an idea…
New for tri girls and tri guys, our versatile Trikit tubular headscarf makes a great gift!
The Trikit headscarf is warm and cosy, no matter what winter brings. Available in four colours: Fluo Pink, Royal Blue, Mud and Flame.
Our Trikit tubular headscarf is the perfect cold-weather accessory for running or cycling; pull it up as a hat, wear it low as a scarf, or cover head and neck on winter’s coldest days! In soft brushed Lycra, the breathable headscarf features high-viz colours and reflective details for added safety.
And with FREE UK shipping, what’s not to love?
Already December. Crikey Riley.
I’ve done a couple of non-race-races recently, first was a sportive around Devil’s Punchbowl in Surrey. Well it was named the Devil’s Punchbowl but it didn’t actually go past any of the view points of the geological feature and so on finishing the ride I did feel slightly robbed! Next up was Bath Hilly Half marathon which was a trail run in and around Landsdown racecourse which was STUNNING in terms of the scenery and pretty brutal in terms of the gradients!
So first off, the sportive. For those of you who aren’t aware, sportives are organised rides, signposting and feedstations are provided and generally speaking they are timed events. However they are STRICTLY not a race… apparently!
Looking for the perfect present for the Trigirl in your life? Or maybe it’s time to treat yourself after a hard season of training and racing?
For a limited time, our Victory trisuit is just £55.00. That’s over 35% off of regular price!
The Victory trisuit is available in two colors- ocean blue and passion red- and delivers the high-performance details that you’ve come to expect from Trigirl. With a super-supportive mesh bra lining, soft silicone leg grippers, and Xtra Live LYCRA to decrease muscle fatigue, the Victory trisuit almost guarantees speed. But speaking of speed, you better act fast- this offer is only good for until December 23rd!
Trigirl Training Days are back for Autumn/Winter 2011-2012. Now is your chance to get a head start on your 2012 season, gain skills and confidence, and have fun doing it!
Save the Date(s)!
Mark your diaries to include our 2011-2012 series of women’s-specific triathlon training days and workshops in conjunction with the excellent coaches from Tri50 and Energised Performance.
Goal Setting Workshop 1. (London)
Sunday 4 December 2011, 3.00- 6.00 pm
More information
Click here to book
Goal Setting Workshop 2. (London)
Saturday 28 January 2012, 3.00 – 6.00 pm
Click here to book
Earlier in the year when I raced at Antwerp 70.3 I met with another Trigirl ambassador Maryvonne van den Berg and her recent blog was 10 Things I Love about Triathlon (or something along those lines – my Dutch is not great) and it got me thinking. I often write lists and am constantly thinking of “10 Things” when I am out on my bike, in the pool or out running, (10 things I love about swimming, top 10 favourite adverts, 10 favourite dinners etc.) so it was amusing to see her doing the same thing. Perhaps we’ll set a Trigirl trend; here are my latest “10”
Firstly I need to explain that I’m a fighter. I don’t mean this in the sense of ‘not giving up’ or of the ninja variety*, I mean that I look like I’m battling my way though the swim, bike and run, even though I might be doing quite an easy session or feeling quite relaxed. I look tense; I look like I’m using brute force to barge my way through the race. Although it does me ok (!) it’s not particularly efficient and my first 3 technical corrections relate to trying to “relax” more in each discipline.
1. Relax my shoulders on the bike. I have a tendency to hunch up my shoulders, creating tension in my neck and down my back, as well as restricting the function of the muscles that help to expand your lungs – thereby restricting my lung volume. NOT HELPFUL!
2. Relax shoulders on the run. Again, hunching my shoulders is not going to benefit my run. Relaxed shoulders, relaxed arms, relaxed stride. BETTER!
The Kona Diaries – Days 1-4
We arrived on the big island of Hawaii on Thursday night after a draining 24 hours of travel. It was pleasantly warm, the sweating started the moment we stepped of the plane. But to be fair this year it hasn’t seemed as hot as two years ago. Much felt like coming home, we are even in the same apartment block as last time, about 2 miles down Alii Drive from the pier.
After a uncharacteristically good first night – I slept from half 11 at night till 9am, we just took it easy the next day to recover from the travel, collected our hire cruiser bikes, shopped for groceries, visited the farmer’s market for yummy local pineapple, passion fruit, papayas, avocados, apple bananas, and mangos. After lunch we put the bikes back together and I headed out for a first ride to check everything works and to spin out the legs. It was warm and windy. Not a surprise then. I didn’t feel particularly strong but that was to be expected, 24 hours of travel don’t pass you by without leaving some sort of mark.