Trigirl UK is gearing up for its nationwide tour! Beginning this week we will be showcasing all of our high performance tri gear at events near you. First stop – Sunday 27th June at Dartford Bridge Triathlon! We will have all of our collection available for you to try before you buy with trisuits, tri tops, shorts, jackets, tankinis, crop tops and accessories in the most gorgeous summer sizzling colours and fitted style.
Trigirl representative Stephanie tells us about her experience at Blenheim Palace Triathlon;
“On entering the grounds of Blenheim palace I was overwhelmed by the jaw-dropping beauty of the lush green countryside and the regality of the palace. Over 5,900 people filed in to the fields surrounding the competitor village and yet it was the most calm and collected registration I have ever come across! With the family in tow we were all directed in to the transition area, set within the pebbled courtyard in the centre of the palace and suitably carpeted for the event.
Team Trigirl member Inga tells us about her middle-distance Challenge Kraichgau event in Germany which she completed in under 7 hours! Well done Inga!
“Hooray! I did my first ever half Ironman last Sunday at Challenge Kraichgau. It was really tough but amazingly fun too!
I really enjoyed the swim completing it in 45min, which is a good time for me. It also helped that the water was a temperate twenty degrees and surprisingly clean! I was really impressed that I wasn’t the last one out of my wave to exit the water!
It always gives us great pleasure to hear from our Trigirl community across the globe. This week we received a delightful race report from Jill Buckenham, living across the continent in Spain, who took part in her very first triathlon at the end of May, the Madrid super sprint run by the Spanish Triathlon Federation. She not only completed the distance but managed to win her age category! Well done Jill! A fantastic achievement!
We still have a few places left at our Trigirl novice training day in Brighton on 17th of July.
This training day is ideal for you if you are planning to race the South Coast Classic Triathlon on 14th of August, the Hever Castle triathlon on 25th of September or the Brighton Triathlon on 26th of September.
We only take a maximum of 15 ladies on this course, so don’t delay and sign up now.
Our Sandra trisuit received a fantastic review in the July issue of 220Triathlon magazine.
The 220 Test Centre comments “…the colouring helps flatter the body. Not only is it distinctive but we also loved the clever piping detail that helped slimline the body – great for those new to the whole Lycra-wearing experience. The suit also includes an integrated bra made from power mesh lining that felt supportive, while there’s plenty of cushioning for the bike, without that nappy-like bulk that interferes with comfort.”
Thanks 220Triathlon for this excellent verdict.
Just when you thought you had heard of every triathlon event under the sun! Eurostar are holding the first ever triathlon event across three cities in one day! The newly organized Tri-City-Athlon includes a swim in Paris, bike in Brussels and run in London and it is left to Trigirl’s triathlon star Katharine Vile to bring home some Tri glory but not before she gains enough support to enter!
Trigirl fully supports Katharine Vile in her quest to take part in the race, this is what Katharine has to say for herself; “ My first triathlon was after I’d suffered from the illness ME for many years – to see if I could manage the challenge and I took the opportunity to raise money for the ME Association. I survived the race and caught the tri bug! The Tri-City-Athlon would be an incredibly exciting challenge.
Yippee! The open water swimming season is upon us! Even those of you extremely scared of cold water (like me!) could enjoy a lovely 17°C in lakes around London this morning. Fantastic! You have no excuse not to dive in and enjoy the lovely open water.
If you haven’t swum in a lake for a long time and prefer to get used to your wetsuit in a safe environment, you might want to start swimming in one of London’s lidos that welcome wetsuit swimmers. However, remember that chlorinated water will eventually damage the wetsuit neoprene material. Make sure you rinse your wetsuit well after you’ve been using it in chlorinated water. Best to leave it to soak in clear water in your bath tub before hanging it up to drip dry on a coat hanger.
Social Media, PR and Marketing Internship at London based
Trigirl – triathlon and running clothing for women.
We are looking for a graduate intern for the duration 6 to 8 weeks, start date end of May 2010.
Excellent communication skills and a keen interest in social media (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr) are essential requirements for this role. Ideally we are looking for a graduate who is a hobby triathlete and is therefore familiar with triathlon media and events.
A great start to the season. Trigirl ambassador Lizzy Brama won the ladies sprint East Grinstead triathlon today in a fantastic 1:14:15. This result is even more amazing considering Lizzy has not been in top form recently.
She has been suffering from a pinched nerve which seriously affecting her run training. However, this would not stop her from racing today.
Trigirl will be exhibiting at the East Grinstead sprint race this Sunday. Come and visit us for all your triathlon clothing needs and for some extra show specials. Try on different sizes, feel the superior quality of our materials and ask anything you’ve always wanted to know about us.
when: Sunday 16th of May
where: Olympos Leisure Centre, Moat Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3LN
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.
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 15th 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 20th of June.
Whichever you decide to do, we still have a few places left at our Ladies Novice Training Day this Sunday, 11th 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
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
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 27th of March. Be quick to register before the last places go.