Real Triathlon " A 3 way trip past all the limits" News, views, offers, tips and random from the Endurance world.  Early bird opening offer. The Glenarm Triathlon, Glenarm Village, Co.Antrim. Saturday 23rd June 2012 12pm. This year we will have a 375 or 750m swim and the same 24km out & back bike course on the A2 towards Carnlough & the A42 towards Ballymena. A Duathlon option run 3.5km Cycle 24km & run 5km will start at the same time. The run course will be as we originally planned before we we asked to hold our event during the Festival. It will follow the coastal path towards Ballygally for an out and back flat scenic 5km. Overall and category prizes and post event food. A special limited advanced individual entry costs £15 with another £10 on the day or Duathlon £5. Relay one off total cost £54. Includes insurance / licence from under our annual policy. Online entry link :-  27th Feb 5 questions for the Abu Dhabi triathlon 25th Feb Duathlon wins for Anne Paul & Adam Spears at Cookstown (results page) 24th Feb Trail running 22nd Feb Central Governor confidence 21st Feb Ironman champ: Train your brain, then your body 20th Feb How to Optimize Your Economy New studys find what most triathletes already know: Triathlons are addictive 17th Feb Bevan Docherty profile 16th Feb Strength Training: Benefits for Endurance Athletes http://www.trifuel.com/training/triathlon-training/strength-training-benefits-for-endurance-athletes 15th Feb The Truth About Treadmills 14th Feb Magnesium This essential mineral does more for you than you might think 13th Feb Lava Magazine 12th Feb Q&A: Measuring Aerobic Endurance Progress 11th Feb Panama 70.3 coverage Sunday 12th Feb 10th Feb Febuary speedwork 9th Feb Lance Armstrong at Panama 70.3 this weekend. 7th Feb 10 mins of core strenght per day 6th Feb Run Workouts for Triathletes: Breaking Down Long Runs 5th Feb Inside Triathlon Archives: No Fear Mark Allen. 3rd Feb Return on Investment Series, Part II: The Swim 2nd Feb Return on Investment Applied to Triathlon Training, Part I - Introduction 1st Feb Swimming: The Axis 31st Jan How Will The Final U.S. Olympic Triathlon Spots Be Decided? http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/01/news/how-will-the-final-u-s-olympic-spots-be-decided-2_46708 29thJan Tri bike choice & fitting guide Long and low, short and narrow from 08  27th Jan Helen Jenkins Blogs About The Olympic Lead-up 26th Jan Running Lessons http://www.firstoffthebike.com/tri101/2580-the-run-lesson 25th Jan Training Tip: Hill Repeats on the Bike 24th Jan Chrissie Wellington's Motivation tips http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2012/01/chrissie-wellingtons-top-tips-on-how-to-find-your-swim-bike-run-motivation-muse.html#more 23rd Jan Vanhoenacker and Swallow reign in South Africa http://www.firstoffthebike.com/races/2576-vanhoenacker-and-swallow-reign-in-south-africa 22nd Jan Trilimits Duathlon http://trilimits.wordpress.com/results/ 21st Jan Chrissie Wellington takes a break. The interview 17th Jan No Ironman for Chrissie in 2012 16th Jan Dirk Bockel joins new Leopard Trek Triathlon section 15th Jan Irish Pro cycle training data. http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/ryan-sherlocks-data-from-6hrs-with-an-posts-kelly-in-spain-today-nicolas-roche-data/ 12th Jan Marathon runners don't face greater risk of Cardiac Arrest new study finds http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2012/01/marathon-runners-dont-face-greater-risk-of-cardiac-arrest-new-study-finds.html#more 11th Jan Lance Armstrong teases racing Kona in 2012 http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2012/01/lance-armstrong-teases-racing-kona-in-2012.html#more 8th Jan Testing tips 7th Jan 1st of the bike swim tips. 6th Jan Cyclist's Guide to Climbing Hills 5th Jan World’s First Intelligent Cycling Computer helps you achieve that… “Brazilian
Butt?” http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/01/04/velocomp-world%e2%80%99s-first-intelligent-cycling-computer-you-can-have-brazilian-butt/#more-38588 4th Jan Saddle Theory: Part II 3rd Jan Get Low ? 2nd Jan The key to speed: building an injury resistant body 1st Jan Strangford 8.2 km trail run 1st Male Michael Hutchinson 35.38 1st Female Trudy Brown 37.48 1st Athletic Club Murlough AC Strangford 4.1km trail run 1st Gary Stitt Ballymena & Antrim  31st Dec Short Course Focused Repeats For Long Course Athletes: “PPTs” 22nd Dec Racing vs Training shoes explained 21st Dec Triathlon training and cortisol levels 20th Dec Leg strenght in the off season 19th Dec International male Triathlete of the Year - 2011  18th Dec Quote of the day "One man with courage makes a majority" 17th Dec 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship 16th Dec Racing Weight: The Benefits Of Eating A Big Breakfast 15th Dec Why your nutrition is as individual as you are 14th Dec Breakthrough in Regulating Fat Metabolism 13th Dec Chip timing provided by http://www.elitetiming.co.uk/index.html What We Have Noticed: Cervelo, PocketToolX 12th Dec The Core Diet Challenge: Juicing Your Way Through the Holidays 11th Dec Castleward Trail race results added Results page. 11th Dec Breaking All the Rules at Runner's World http://m.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267--14082-0,00.html 10th Dec How Chi Running Can Improve Your Stride 9th Dec 3 Tips for Training in the Cold 8th Dec Hardest Ironman Course? Easiest? RunTri's 25 Toughest Ironman Races Bridgepoint To Take-Over Wiggle 5th Dec Age-Old Remedies Using White Tea, Witch Hazel and Rose May Be Beneficial 3rd Dec What Are Some Quick Swaps I Can Make To Improve My Diet?  1st Dec Top Workouts To Improve Your Swim This Winter  The wetsuit 30th Nov Trail Running Tips 29th Nov Not-so-healthy health foods Omega 3 again link to lower inflamation 28th Nov Comparing output & input by Joe Friel for Aerobic Endurance Rest versus Not Training 27th Nov Barefoot running overview 26th Nov 2012 Cannondale slice tri bike 25th Nov Podium4sport Friday Facebook deals Base2Race Triathlon store funky swimwear 24th Nov The Fix racing & fashion 23rd Nov Principle of Specific Training 21st Nov Enenko Llanos and Leandra Cave win Ironman Arizona with PB's 20th Nov ‘Monumental Reduction’ of Doping within Professional Cycling – CONI 19th Nov Effect of Fatigue on Landing Biomechanics following ACL Reconstruction Surgery Lisburn 2 day Triathlon training camp with Oliver Harkin 3rd & 4th Dec.  18th Nov What the pro bikers drink? 17th Nov Saul 10k road Race Sat 27th Nov 12pm St Patricks Rd, Raholp near Downpatrick Advanced QUB weather station  15th Nov The ITU mixed relay, the beginning of the end? 14th Nov Energy Systems and VO2 Max Finger Length Predicts Mental Toughness in Sport 13th Nov Triathlon Ireland cycle coach Tommy Evans talks fixed wheels 12th Nov A Triathlete’s Guide to Overcoming Genetics Feel for the water  Sidi T3.6 triathlon shoe and pic speedplay direct mount 10th Nov Bicycle Chain Stretch Test & Results 9th Nov Asics Gel Nimbus 13 (2012) 8th Nov Individualization: Coaching Intensity 7th Nov Conquering Cold Weather Riding 6th Nov Biomechanics of running: From faulty movement patterns come injuries 5th Nov Are Crunches Worth the Effort? 4th Nov Tips for Successful Triathlon Training and Racing 3rd Nov Chris 'Macca' McCormack - punching hard  The late John Mcavoy with son David, a proud father and inspiration. Along with Ron mcKnight, Peter Jack and Derek Patterson made up the founding Directors from NI of the Irish Triathlon Association LTD presently trading as Triathlon Ireland.  31st Oct Next up 5th Nov Mountain bike day training and 3 lap 12km time trial 5th November – M.T.B Time Trial ,8:30am Registration, 10:00am Race Start, Blessingbourne Fivemiletown, £15.00 single online entry, 3 Timed laps to give a total, ENTER ON THE DAY! 29th Oct Spookathon duathlon tomorrow by at Cookstown Co.Tyrone http://trilimits.wordpress.com Reg 9-10am Race 1am 2miles, 10miles and 2 miles. 22nd Oct Chrissie Wellington's Kona race report - "Beyond my wildest dreams"  5th Oct Sat 8th Oct NI Relay Championships Victoria Park Belfast. 4th Oct Hawaii Ironman this weekend live video at www.ironman.com  9th Sept John Lindsay memorial cycle Ballygally Sunday 19th Sept 10.30am 7th Sept 2 Bikes stolen at Ironman Galway from Cylbuan hotel, Salthill. Red and white Argon E122 tri bike and black Specialized Tarmac with red stripes. Owned by Irish athletes Rodney Young & Kevin Murphy. 15th Aug Message from Bob and Keith at www.trilimits.co.uk who just completed a triple Ironman ! A big thanks to everyone who sent messages over the 56hrs 41 min of Irelands toughest race the triple Ironman here in Cookstown and big thanks to all who came out and joint in on the very wet and windy laps. 12th Aug 1km swim from Strangford to Portaferry Sunday 14th August 2pm. For Portaferry Triathlon 27th Aug and Strangford Lough Triathlon 24th Sept entrants only. Swimmers should be able to complete a 1km swim using front crawl in under 25mins.  5th Aug Top tips from world no 1 Macca 1st Aug Alistair Duffield qualifies for the Hawaii Ironman world championships after finishing 30th overall in 9hr 45 mins. 27th July Crawfordsburn Country Park Aquathon Wed 10th August 7pm 750m swim & 5km trail run Registration from 6pm. Email realtriathlon@gmail.com. Crawfordsburn country park link 19th July Downpatrick 10km 27th July http://www.niathletics.org/Calendar/default.asp?id=3250&itemid=502 19th July Real Triathlon Club Aquathon 10th August Swim 750 metres Run 5 km. 18th July Preview of Belfast 24 hour running race Friday 22nd July : 11th July Peninsula Triathlon next Sunday 17th July Ballywalter CoDown, their 1st for 20 years Race details and entry. http://kennethirvine.com/
9th July Cookstown Half Marathon next Saturday from our friends at www.tri-limits.co.uk Belfast Triathlon race information Sunday 3rd July 12pm Belfast Harbour Estate Location Airport Road West Holywood Exchange End Competitors can park on the Road outside the gates near B&Q which will be closed to vehicles. Pedestrian and cycle access only. The registration and main transition area will be near the Anchor and the gates to Kinnegar Military logistics base. You can collect your swim hat and race number and rack your bike etc. from 10.30 to 11.15 and train on the course. We will be swimming there on Saturday at 11.30am. The swim will take place from the slipway beside Holywood Yacht Club. This is approx 15 minutes walk just bring your wetsuit goggles drinks etc and running shoes we will bring all this back to the finish area. There will be a 1 or 2 lap option. The 1 lap swim will start after the last 2 lap swimmer rounds the buoy.Water temperature on Wednesday was 14.6c. If you get into difficulty during the swim please turn on to your back and raise an arm. If you want to or can bring helpers, Kayakers or Marshall's we can pay them or donate. After swimming the competitors will run 1.5 k on the private path and on the private Military base Rd which will be closed to traffic and which we have permission to use. Proceed into the Harbour estate. We had planned to cycle on this Road but the situation has changed as a track cut in the road has not been filled and it may damage wheels..You can then collect your bike and complete 4 clockwise laps of a 5km circuit. The route is Airport Rd West turn left into Heron Rd this Road continues on to Moscow Rd and back on to Airport Rd West to return past the finish area. We had hoped to allow drafting but only a few seem to want to so just use your triathlon bikes and bars and stay 7 metres behind or overtake. Athletes at the fast end of the race should adhere to these rules There are some traffic speed ramps but they are okay to cycle over at speed but take care at these and during the 4 corners and when mounting and dismounting your bike. The final run will be approx 4.5k on the footpath and grass beside Airport Rd West. There will be snacks and drinks at the finish and please bring fold up seats for your friends and to use at the finish area and a picnic. Until new timing chip stuff arrives our new timing partner will provide a finish time. Full spilt timing will be at Portaferry and the other races. We will award small cash prizes in the 750 swim event only and trophies 123 male and female and 123 vet male and female In this area and showers will be available nearby.
25th June Belfast Triathlon swim training  .15th June Glenarm Triathlon. Competitors can pick up their race numbers swim hats etc on Friday @ 6pm before the Festival opening parade from the Schoolhouse or on Saturday from 8.30am.
Belfast hosted the 1985 European Team relay championships won by the Dutch elite team of Barel, Koenders, Hellemans and Huls now we have an open water event on closed roads. a 1 lap 375 metre swim option is also available Individual entry £25 and relay £36. Real Triathlon
13th June Ballymena legend Sam Gordon testing the water @ Glenarm Friday 10th.   10th June  9th June  9th June Real Triathlon Series points 1st 140, 2nd 120, 3rd 110, 4th 100, 5th 90, 6th 80, 7th 70, 8th 60, 9th 55, 10th 50 and all finishers 40. 3 races to count. 1st place £250 and sponsored 2012 entry. We have set aside private funding to assist those not receiving support from their governing body but have been National overall champions and record holders. This will be for attending our trainingcamps and events. Please email for application realtriathlon@gmail.com 8th June Belfast Triathlon Swim 750 metres cycle 22km and run 5km Flat closed road circut in Belfast Harbour Estate The first ever open water Triathlon in Belfast. Entries available from 8pm today 7th June Cycling legend Graeme Obree, world hour record holder, world track champion and innovator will be awarding the prizes and starting the Triathlon 10th May Details one one of the big early season races 21st May Galway http://www.galwaytriathlon.com/  8th May RIP Tom Senior & Junior, May 2007  1st May Belfast Marathon photos on our facebook site 23rd Apr 4th June Dungannon Half Ironman www.trilimits.co.uk 18th Apr Irish female pro Eimear Mullan win Tristar Majorca  10th Apr Max Hurzeler Sportive during Marjorca training camp.  24th Mar Strangford Triathlon & Duathlon Challenge announced. A new event, a new ratio a new adventure.  18th Mar Ulster Television announced as official partner for the Dalriada Festival and Glenarm Triathlon.
17th Mar All race entrants and members will receive a discount voucher for up to 50% of XTerra wetsuits  16th Mar Ulster Television covering the Dalriada festival and Glenarm triathlon launch on Fri 18th @ 11.15am Cornmarket, Belfast. Xterra wetsuits added as co-sponsor discounts code for all competitors. 14th Mar Ballywalter Co.Down 17th July http://www.peninsulaseasprinttriathlon.com/ 11th Mar Downpatrick 10km this Sunday 13th March, fast scenic course organised by East down AC. http://www.spanglefish.com/eastdownac/ 10th Mar Indoor Triathlon @Esporta Belfast Julie 02890 730600
 13th Feb Ironman UK update http://www.tri247.com/article_8173_All+change+at+Ironman+UK.html?region_id=&category=
10th Feb Glenarm and Portaferry Triathlon entries now online
9th Feb Maryland Wheelers Lisburn cycling event Sun 13th Feb
8th Feb NI half Ironman 4th June Dungannon. Great new venue organised by Double Ironman finishers and the tri limits team.http://trilimits.co.uk/events.html#cookstownhalfironman
25th Jan Setanta tri Dundalk Duathlon series starts Sunday 29th Jan. 3.2k 16k 3.2k
24th Jan Downpatrick race course 5k and kids events Sat 29th Jan by East Down Athletic Club http://www.spanglefish.com/eastdownac/index.asp?pageid=110835
16th Jan Glenarm Triathlon
Saturday 18th June 2011 1pm. Swim 500 m Cycle 24km and run 5km
Spectacular new event
Swim in Glenarm bay, Cycle on the famous A2 Coast Rd then a gradual climb on the A42 then descent back down to Glenarm.
Run in Glenarm
 15th Jan Victora Pendleton tips and secrets.
7th Jan Portaferry girl Ciara signs with New Balance
3rd Jan Forthcoming Duathlon series starts 30th Jan.
25th Dec
 24th Dec 2010 Hawaii Ironman http://www.youtube.com/user/psyrixx#p/u/9/6BkcpSopGv0
23rd Dec Portaferry Triathlon date 27th August 2011
New swim route to Marina as per orginal race to finish in
Town centre. Swim 1.1km cycle 30km run 8km,
8th Dec Race2Base, New Triathlon store with endless pool opens today Ballymount, Dublin J11 M50
Cain McGrath "The Mastermind"
 1st Dec Gawlay Triathlon launched at Spiddal 21st May 2011
26th Nov Eimear Mullan interview on http://www.irishtriathlon.com/index.php/2010/11/eimear-mullans-report-from-the-ironman-70-3-world-championships/
21st Nov Chrissie sets new world record 8.36 @ Ironman Arizona. Partener Tom Lowe, former bronze medalists at euro duathlon 3rd in mens 8.11 behind Timo B and Ramus H.
 20th Nov Chrissie Wellington is back live coverage tomorrow http://live.ironmanlive.com/Event/Ford_Ironman_Arizona
19th Nov Tristar Mallorca events launched at Porto Colom. 17th April 2011. http://star-events.cc/site/tristar-mallorca/race-details/course-description111
15th Nov "Recycled Memories" book launch by Irish cycling time trial legends at Ramada hotel, Belfast Wed 17th nov 7-11pm.
14th Nov Ironman 70.3 World Triathlon Championship 13th Nov
Irish girl Eimear Mullan finishes 8th overall and 2nd in her age group in Florida.
Bryan Mccrystal 23rd, Matt Molloy 8th and Robert Wade 2nd in their age groups also represented for Ireland.
12th Nov www.ironman.com World 70.3 Ironman championship live coverage this weekend.
10th Nov Portaferry girl Ciara Mageean voted sportswomen of the month.
8th Oct Liam Curran who recorded the fastest bike split at Portaferry wins World Brompton cycle champs http://www.brompton.co.uk/bwc/2010/
6th Oct www.ironman.com Follow Hawaii Ironman live this Sat night.
5th Oct www.ironman.com launch new world non drafting series 5150
28th Sept Portaferry action from our official Photographer
19th Sept Alistair Duffield 2010 Roe Valley winner & 09 Ireman champ wins the Portaferry Triathlon 20 years after competing the 1st one as a 17 year old in 2hr 01min 40secs. Alistair former elite Irish triathlete recently completed the UK Ironman in 10.17 and finished 20th in this years Belfast marathon in 2.42
Former Strangford resident Trudy Brown the only Irish athlete ever to represent Ireland at elite short and long course Triathlon and elite cycling wins her 44th Triathlon and her 6th victory this season finishing 11th overall in 2.13.50.
19th Sept Adam Speers and Rachel Hughes win the shorter race at Portaferry with local girls team Lauren Quinn, Melissa Cleary and Louise Gilmore winning the relay.
James Taylor and Charles Russell both Peninsula, fastest over 50's
19th Sept Lots of photos on our facebook page
16th Sept Registration Portaferry Sports Centre,Cloughey Rd Friday 7-8pm
Saturday 8.15-9 am Transition area Cook St Jetty Shore Rd from 8.45- 9.30 am, Estimate start time at high tide Strangford 10.30am. Ferry leaves Portaferry 9.45 and 10.15am Journey time approx 5 mins. Return bag transport available.
Local map link http://www.portaferry.info/Map.html
9th Sept Notify us if competing in shorter distance by Monday evening to update timing company. Lough actually getting warmer.
8th Sept 2010 Roe Valley winner and 09 Ireman winner Alistair Duffield racing. Alistair raced Portaferry in 1990 as a teenager and finished top 20.
7th Sept Race full, maximum total of 140 swimmers allowed reached.
4th Sept Some entrants times from today 1st Chris Speers 11.49, Trudy Brown 13.45, Desi McHenry 13.45, Julie Stewart 14.48, Hollie Kirwan 15.15, Hamilton Coulter 16.15 , Paddy Heaney 16.50,
Brendan McNamara 17.20, Kathryn Bell 18.09, Andrew Hassard 18.20, David Calvert 18.20, Lauren Quinn 18.30, Ken Vance 18.45,
Mark Lennon 18.45, Neill Grainger 19.25,
Brian Kane 19.30, Jason Thompson 20.30, David MaConnell 20.30, Hugh Ross 20.30, Andy Bridge 20.35, Kevin MaGarthy 20.40,
Bright 16c. Choppy conditions and 39 finished. View from safety boat
Deli-licious Cafe, Castle St Portaferry will be providing complimentry pre race breakfast to athletes from 6.30-8.30am. Please support when visiting or training in area.
Competitors Kathryn Bell, Chris Speers & Trudy Brown post swim today
 3rd Sept Eugene Galbraith, one of the all time greats and Multi Irish Triathlon Champion announced as race day commentator.
2nd Sept http://www.defencesenseuk.co.uk/ Appointed as on site security and race referees. Try them for Personal or Corporate training
31st Aug The prize presentation / social gathering will be at the Sports centre Cloughey Rd before 3pm. The invaluable Portaferry ladies will be providing Food, Tea & Coffee. Showers are available here.
We are paying for competitors and volunteers and will be £5 for guests. please ask you friends and family support it to help raise funds for the Towns valuable projects.
30th Aug Sunny and calm but strong currents in 3.3 metre tide height for what is in reality was a 1km sea swim 5pm tonight. John Coulter (son of former Mourne Triathlon winner and former Olympian chairperson Liam) Fastest 11.59, Chris Spears 12.18, Chris Coulter 13.18, Desi McHenry 14.54.
Girls Trudy Brown 15.14, Claire Louise Scott 16.20 KathrynBell 17.18.
28 made it across, 2 in boats near finish. Sat 4th Sept approx 9.30am tide height 2.9 metres same as race day so longer slack water period Triathlon entrants only.
Ards Cycle club 60 mile event on 12th Sept 9.15am http://www.ards-council.gov.uk/events//cycle-touring-event_203766836586090177.php
28th Aug Shorter race option added which might suit the fundraisers and speed merchants. Timing company very flexible so athletes can choose by 9th Sept.
27th Aug 850 metre swim booked Monday 30th August 5pm sign on Strangford 4.30pm. Please book 24 hrs in advance as unfortunately no entries on day.
Triathlon entrants only.
23rd Aug Swim Strangford to Portaferry Sat 4th Sept approx 9.35 am. Sign on Strangford Jetty 9am
Triathlon Entrants only. Book in advance by text or email by Wed 1st. Unfortuantely No entries on day. Min open water swim standard 800 mts 18 mins. Briefing 9.20am. Entry limit applies. Post race refreshments. Return on Ferry or bags can be transported. 21st Aug 28 completed the swim today calm and sunny 20c water 15c. Fastest Chris Speers and Claire Louise Scott, Peninsula Tri club. Approx 800 mts straight across.
David Hewitt, Norman Wilson, Chris Speers, Claire louise Scott, Derek, Hamilton and Joye Coulter.
20th Aug Over 30 requests to run sprint race at same time 2 lap cycle out and back 5km run. Any takers ?19th Aug 14 of the race entrants have signed up for Sat swim. forecast good. 16th Aug Time Practice Swim Sat 21st Aug Start at slack water 11.45am. Shortest route approx 800 mts. 9th Aug Cuan FM Broadcast today 4th Aug Belfast 24 Hr running race this Friday 6.45pm. http://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?ID=1903&itemId=219&topicId=&va=0 4th Aug 1990 article on www.irishtriathlon.com website. 31st July Former Strangford resident Trudy Brown wins her 5th Sligo Triathlon, her 43rd career victory. 29th July Practice swim and cycle on course dates in August email for places. 27th July Former Irish International Rugby star Paddy Johns has entered. 26th July Strangford man Michael Hutchinson breaks Bradley Wiggins 10 mile cycling record with a 17.57 http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/492802/hutchinson-beats-wiggins-10-mile-tt-record.html 25th July Portaferry girl Ciara Mageean wins silver at World Junior athletics champs in 4.09.56. New NI record. http://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?ID=1906&itemId=219&topicId=&va=0 25th July Portaferry swimmer Sycerika McMahon wins silver at European Championship. http://www.newtownardschronicle.co.uk/pages.asp?sid=3&ssid=35&pid=379 20 th July 4 Irish Triathlon champions have now entered along with former Irish international cyclists also athletes from Scotland and England. 13 th July http://www.portaferrygala.com/ full week of events from 17th July including 10 mile run Tue 20 th @7.45pm sponsored by http://www.upandrunning.ie/ 7 th July Ulster Cancer foundation announced as nominated charity. They celebrate 40 years this year and have a long history with local sports and challenges. The Organiser will donate £5 per entry to the charity and sponsorship forms will be available.  History The original Portaferry International Triathlon was organised by Desi McHenry and Neill Granger, both should be competing this year. It was held 4 times from 1990 and was an ITU world Cup race. The 1st year the swim was at low tide approx 1.1km. The other years at high tide approx 1.3km. Slack water lasts around 25 mins. Irelands Garret McGarthy and Alison Hamilton two of Irelands greatest ever Triathletes won the first event. ITU elite and Hawaii Ironman world pro champion Karen Smyers won in '91. World no1 Brad Bevan won the mens in 92. Many of the worlds greatest Triathletes raced here including ITU and Ironman World Champion Greg Welch Robin Brew, Spencer Smith, Richard Hobson, Melisa Mantak and Carol Montgomery. To promote the area, support charity and to celebrate 20 years, One of Irelands greatest races returns. We are indebted to the orginal organisers letting us stage this event again and for the support of both Towns.
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