Perfect time to take on the triathlon
TRIATHLON
GRAEME COURTNEY SO the festive season is over and some people’s thoughts turn to New Year resolutions. One of them could be getting fitter, losing a bit of weight, running a marathon or completing a triathlon. Well Rossendale Triathlon Club could be just the place to help you achieve those goals.
Even if you’ve never thought of taking part in a triathlon, running, swimming and cycling are fantastic exercises to help you lose weight, get fit and tone up. They don’t have to cost the earth and they get you out and about in the fresh air and glorious Rossendale countryside.
On Thursday 16th January 2020, Rossendale Triathlon Club are opening their doors to prospective new members with an open training session at the club’s base at Marl Pits sports centre, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall BB4 7SN.
This is a great opportunity to come along and meet the coaches and members and if you fancy joining in the run or swim session or both it’s completely free. Don’t forget your kit!
The run session starts on the track at 6pm and lasts one hour.
The swim session starts poolside at 7:10pm and lasts one hour.
All we ask is that you are over 16 years of age
●● but other than that all abilities are welcome.
Should you decide to join the club your annual membership will provide you with access to coached run and swim training sessions and coached indoor bike sessions in the winter. A small fee is payable at each coached session which covers the hire of the running track, swimming pool or hall. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like.
We meet weekly for a social run and have active cyclists who organise weekly social rides which cater for all abilities.
We arrange additional activities such as an evening at the Manchester Velodrome.
As an affiliated club we receive a discount at the excellent open water swim organised by USwim at Dock 9 Salford Quays.
We are a well established, friendly sports club who can offer advice and encouragement, we have members who are first timers, others are ‘Ironmen’, some are long distance cyclists or marathon and fell runners. Come along and give us a try, who knows you may even fancy the challenge of completing the Rossendale Triathlon this May!
There is further information on the clubs Facebook page or website www. rossendale triathlonclub.com