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: David Graham (Belfast) wins National Triathlon in The Hell of the West. Colm Quigley leads home NWTC contingent
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Next up...Irish Sprint Championships (Athlone) 18th July followed a week later by the Galway Triathlon (Connemara). North West Tri Club Compete at National Championships The 25th Kilkee, Hell of the West Triathlon was held on Saturday last, 27th June. The race was designated as the National Standard Distance Championships. Limerick Triathlon Club had put in every effort into the race organisation and it showed on the day, with a great display of how to host a National Championships. Of the few elements that were beyond control the most important, the weather, decided that glorious sun shine was the order of the day, and for the first time in a number of years the wind and waves of Kilkee Bay did not present themselves. With over 600 entrants all chasing a national title competition was tough and with a race course dubbed “Hell of the West” it wasn’t going to be an easy race. North West Success at Mullaghmore (20/06/09) Aileen Morrison Update... Across the Atlantic the North West’s Aileen Morrison was racing in her second Dextro Energy Triathlon, World Championships Series which was held in Washington. Again racing against a quality field of Olympians Morrison was determined to race hard. The swim was very physical and fast and Morrison had some difficulty at one of the turn buoys but exited the water in 21mins 14secs. She was feeling the effects of a fast swim on the bike leg putting in time of 1hr 9mins, but undeterred she continued to push through onto the run where a strong effort of 36mins 45sec saw her pull back a few girls and finish in 25th place. Morrison’s time was 2hrs 8mins 9secs. The winner of the race was Olympic bronze medal winner Emma Moffatt of Australia and second place went to Olympic gold medal winner Emma Snowsill also of Australia. Next up for Aileen is the European Championships which will be held in the Netherlands in two weeks time. Camlough Triathlon (13/06/09)
Morrison Wins TriAthy (30/05/09) Recently a few of the North West Triathletes made the long trip to Co. Kildare to race in Athy. The race was Olympic distance of 1,500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run. Aileen Morrision made a welcome return to racing on home soil by winning the ladies race in a time of 2hrs 7mins 45secs. She had a great swim but always knew of the threat of Elana Maslova over the bike leg however Aileen held on to win confortably with a strong run. Next in from the club, posting some impressive splits, was Gary O’Donnell in a time of 2hrs 8mins 36sec. Mickey McBride charged home in 2hrs 16mins 56secs while Joe Doherty made it in on 2hrs 20mins 4secs. Sean Doherty completed the race in 2hrs 38mins 11secs while Frank Roache raced in the Sprint event finishing in a time of 1hr 9mins 38secs. Race Results: [TriAthy Olympic] - [TriAthy Sprint] Great Day for the North West at the North West Sprint/Liam Ball Tri
Quigley is Ulster Triathlon Chapionship (16/05/09) [--read more--] (including Aileen Morrison update) NWTC Race at Buncrana Charity Duathlon
Graham and Mullan Take Honours at Irish Duathlon Championship
In the men’s race David Graham from Belfast, who is part of Triathlon Ireland’s Development Squad, led the way on the 10km run. On to the 40km bike course and Gerry McCabe of Setanta triathlon club (Louth) overtook Graham and headed out into the final 5km run ahead of the pack with Graham and Sean McFadden of Letterkenny triathlon club, 24/Seven, chasing. Graham re-took the lead on the run and finished in a time of 1hour 51minutes to be crowned Irish Champion. McCabe followed in a time of 1hour 52mins and McFadden was 3rd on 1hour 54mins. Photo Album 1 | Photo Album 2 | Photo Album 3 Aileen Morrison Update...
North West Triathlon Club Awards 2008 Senior Athlete Male: Colm Quigley World Duathlon Championships, Italy
Paddy and Big Doc’s Ironman Adventures (Part 3) Ironman UK (07/09/08) “An Exercise in Character Building!" Account by Paddy Mclaughlin
Timberman Half-Ironman - August 2008 Account by Paddy McLaughlin
It’s easy to see why this is voted as one of the best races! It’s made into a whole triathlon festival and attracts a large pro field with many of the “Big Names” turning up. The Friday before the race there was a Dinner with the Champions, where Andy Potts, Chrissie Wellington, Simon Lessing, Mick Lovato, Karen Smyers and Terenzo Bozzone all gave talks about being pro athletes, and gave out a few tips to the mere mortals! Aileen Morrisson Diary - "BG World Cup, Lorient " Aileen Morisson Diary - "ITU European Cup Vienna " So to my 6th and last European cup race. This was to be my toughest race as there were 42 on the start list, many of whom were seasoned tri-athletes. Having done tests in Sports Institute NI a week previous my iron levels came back low, and my run treadmill test was poor compared to what Chris had expected of me. This had played on my mind and I lacked confidence and motivation going into the race... Aileen Morrison Diary - "ITU Turkey"
Before we make it to the airport Mark has already lost his sunglasses. But in his defence he had done some organising to get us there with the bikes in a 7seater. During the 12 hour travel day poor Claire has to pay more at customs as she has a British passport, the control guys says ‘because she English she pay more’. As you can imagine Mark does not let her away with this and she is reminded a thousand times over the weekend. Friends back from turkey tell Claire its 50degress, and so we drink lots. It’s not as bad as they make out and when we get there a strong wind across the lake greets us- happy days (but it’s still 35 degrees). Final Outing for NWTC at Carlingford Triathlon (30/08/08) Last Saturday saw five members of the NWTC travel across to Carlingford, Co. Louth to compete in what would be their last triathlon of the season. Good weather conditions and a flat course made it a fast race for all competitors. Colm Quigley blasted home in a time of 2hrs 1min 18 secs. This placed the North West’s club captain in 5th place overall and was good enough to win the Male 35-39 age group. Eimear O’Brien was next to stop the clock on 2.10.13 and saw O’Brien continue her winning streak by taking top spot in the women’s race and also in the F25-29 age group. For all the rest, check the Archive page... |
Last Saturday the North West Triathlon Club was back in action. This time they travelled to Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo for another sprint distance triathlon. The club came away after a successful day's racing with three age group wins and two athletes placing third in their age groups. In the men’s race Colm Quigley led the way being one of the first to emerge from the water. Quigley put in a strong bike and run leg against tough competition to eventually place 4th overall and winning the M35-39 age group. His time was 1hr 5mins 30sec. Paul McConnellogue was the next North West man to finish and comfortably winning the M40-44 age group in a time of 1hr 7mins 25secs. Jarlath Fearon was next across the line for the club in 1hr 10mins 42secs. Fearon also picked up first prize in the M45-49 age category.
Last Saturday the focus turned to the Camlough Triathlon, Co. Armagh where the NWTC were again in action racing over sprint distance (750m, 20km cycle, 5km run). Colm Quigley was the first North West man across the line in 1hr 30secs. Quigley also picked up the prize for 3rd place in the M35-39 age category. Paul McConnelogue made it a sprint to the finish to clock 1hr 3mins 2secs, taking 3rd place in the M40 – 44 age category. Gary O’Donnell was in action again this time over the shorter distance and came in on 1hr 4mins 26secs. Jarlath Fearon took 3rd place in the M45 - 49 age category finishing in a time of 1hr 6mins 9secs while James Beattie finished on 1hr 7mins 43secs. Patrick McLaughlin raced well to a time of 1hr 12mins 10secs while Aoife Logan made it in on 1hr 16mins 42secs and Joe McLaughlin was home in 1hr 24mins 1sec.
Last weekend the North West Triathlon Club and the Derry City Council co-hosted the North West Sprint incorporating the Liam Ball Triathlon. With the race being a complete sell out it was sure to turn out some great performances from all athletes. It was a National Series race so athletes were also competing for all important points in the league. 
The Ulster Sprint Triathlon Championships were held in Limavady at the weekend and saw a great turnout from the North West Triathlon Club. With a change to the bike course and some unfavourable weather the athletes knew this course would prove more difficult than in previous years. However this didn’t stop Colm Quigley from winning the race and be crowned Ulster Triathlon Champion. Quigley race hard from the gun in what was a closely fought race. He blasted out the swim in 9 mins 45 secs. With Andrew Lee of Queen's Tri Club and Peter Savage (Newry Tri Club) chasing, Quigley put the hammer down on the bike and finished strong on the run to snatch the win with 4 seconds to spare coming in on 1hour 3mins 12secs. 
Sunday morning saw a great turnout of local athletes for the Buncrana Charity Duathlon. The race which is organised by Mickey Bradley was in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and Scoil Iosiagan Special Needs Class. The course consisted of a 3km run, 20km cycle and finishing with another 3km run. This race always proves popular as it is a flat, fast course.
On a cold but dry Sunday morning conditions were good in Burnfoot for the Irish Duathlon Championships. With the course being mostly flat throughout it promised to be a fast race. The turnout included a good mix of locals and travelling athletes all wanting to be crowned National Duathlon Champion 2009. 
The North West’s Aileen Morrision, who is also part of Triathlon Ireland’s Development Squad, was in action recently at the Limerick Sprint Duathlon where she powered home in a time of 53mins 45seconds and set and new course record on the way. This weekend saw Aileen racing in Portugal at the ITU Triathlon European Cup. Aileen had a fantastic race to finish in 6th place in a time of 2hours 3minutes and 58 seconds, under 2 minutes behind the overall winner Radka Vodickova of the Czech Republic and well ahead of Olympic silver medallist, Portuagal’s Vanessa Fernandes. Well done Aileen!
Sean Mc Fadden recently represented Ireland at the World Duathlon Championships in Italy.
Sean had a great race finishing 12th in his age group.
After the severe heat and hills of Nice for Ironman France last year, I vowed that my next race over the distance would be in more “suitable” climates. 
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