Loughrea Tri in August

TRIATHLETES from across the region may be interested in competing in the Loughrea Triathlon which is taking place on August 6th with 800 competitors expected. Inclusion not exclusion’ is the motto of Para- Triathlon Ireland, and now, for the first time para- athletes can take part in a para- triathlon relay. The para relay race, which will be staged by Athenry and Loughrea based Predator Triathlon Club, aims to attract para- athletes with an interest in competing in either of the three triathlon disciplines: swim, bike and run. The event, which will be held in conjunction with Triathlon Ireland, is the first of its kind in the country, and will be held in and around the crystal clear waters of Lough Rea Lake. The race will be held over the standard triathlon Sprint distance and consists of a 750m swim in the blue flag Loughrea Lake – in 90 per cent of the route it is possible to stand – a 20km cycle/ handbike and a 5km run/ race chair. The para- triathlon relay will form part of the Loughrea Triathlon Festival, which will be held on Sunday 6 August. Events on the day include the National Junior Championship ( 16- 19 year olds), the senior sprint race, the Para- triathlon National Championship and youth races for triathletes between the ages of 8 and 15. To register visit www.loughreatriathlon.ie and www.predatortriclub.ie or follow on Facebook and Twitter.