Wick Triathlon Club

Entries for 10K, Mini and Sprint.

2012-02-05T09:15:00.000-08:00

Entries for Easter 10, Mini and Sprint are now open on

www.entrycentral.com

Inverness Open Water Sprint

2011-06-27T12:51:00.005-07:00

Don't know if any of you are planning on going down to this but I'm seriously thinking about it and it would be fine to see some WTC representation there....here's the link.

Expensive business this triathlon carry on, eh?

http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=101191

Updated list

2011-06-20T08:52:00.000-07:00

I've been trawling back through some stuff and thought, seeing as Pete molicated the cycle course record in this year's Sprint, to update the lists showing the fastest in each discipline year by year. Course records are in red.....the more I look at those red times the less I comprehend.....they are so bloody fast.

Well done Pete....fastest in all three disciplines....only Orkney's Bobby Oag in 2006 has completed the "sweep".

SWIM (750m) CYCLE (20km) RUN (5km)
1995 400m swim, J. Dargie 30.48, W. Miller 18.04
1996 R. Mackay 8.30, G.Paterson 29.29, S. Beaven 18.11
1997 R. Mackay 9.15, J. Dargie 29.37 , S. Beales 17.28
1998 S. Beales 11.20, N. McLennan 30.15, W. Miller 17.59
1999 R.Mackay 9.30, A. Pottinger 29.43, A. Pottinger 18.27
2000 F. Cartmell 9.16, F. Cartmell 29.39, S. Beales 17.38
2001 K.Farmer 11.37, T. Clyde 29.22 , W. Miller 18.24
2002 J Dargie 10.10, T. Clyde 30.13, J Dargie 20.28
2003 B. Oag 9.46, G. Walls 31.07 , G. Walls 19.45
2004 B. Oag 9.46, T. Clyde 29.55, B. Oag 18.27
2005 G. Scott 9.17, T. Fay 32.08, S. Wales 17.50
2006 B. Oag 9.18, B. Oag 29.22, B. Oag 17.45
2007 G. Walls 11.17, T. Gallacher 31.34, K. Farrer 20.07
2008 R. Cartwright 9.45, A. Peden 30.24, A. Peden 18.59
2009 G. Scott 9.36, T. Clyde 30.34, P. Fenwick 20.52
2010 G. Scott 9.35, P. Fenwick 30.05, K. Farrer 20.05
2011 P. Fenwick 10.16, P. Fenwick 29.02, P. Fenwick 19.41

As far as I can ascertain, that brilliant race by Bobby in 2006 is a massive course record of 57.32 and that day he was pushed all the way by another Orcadian, Thomas Fay, who also ducked under the hour in 59.47....incidentally both of them were juniors at the time.

If people are willing to have a look at all the different categories that might make further "interesting reading"....volunteers?

Wick Tri Club Sprint 2011

2011-06-18T03:41:00.001-07:00

These photos were taken by a visiting student and were emailed to us a couple of days ago. Thanks very much.

Easter 10K

2011-04-24T11:31:00.000-07:00

Great day out good conditions.

Think the course surprised some as a few people said it was quite tough.

Big thank you to Fiona for organising the Event and Kate and all the Marshals for making it possible and to Jane for the Photo's

1. Martin Duthie (Calderglen Harriers) 36.44
2. Stuart Anderson ( U/A) 39.20
3. Gary Angus (North Highland Harriers) 41.04

Female
1. Joan Henry ( North Highland Harriers) 42.08
2. Melanie Gaff (U/A) 46.40
3. Martine Hughes (Wick Tri Club) 49.42

Inverness Tri Club

2011-04-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

Inverness now have there own club check there website.

www.triathloninverness.co.uk

Inverness Half

2011-03-13T13:53:00.000-07:00

Tri Club members' times

Fiona Bremner 2:05:07
Helen Richard 1:50:51
Robert Cormack 1:46:32
Martine Hughes 1:45:21
Terry Gallagher 1:39:50
Sandy Christie 1.33.04

Well done everyone....hard work today, I understand.

Summer Series

2011-03-09T14:42:00.000-08:00

Summer series run dates

Run #1 - 30.04.11
Run #2 - 28.05.11
Run #3 - 25.06.11
Run #4 - 30.07.11
Run #5 - 27.08.11
Run #6 - 24.09.11

INVERNESS HALF

2011-02-18T10:27:00.000-08:00

Inverness half closes for entry on the 28th of Feb a few members have entered already good luck to them.

Highland Warrior

2011-02-14T07:22:00.000-08:00

Click on the link to see Robin in action at last year's event

The Highland Warrior

Looks very picturesque....and very tough....you'd need a lot of jelly beans to get you through that, me thinks.

Standard 2010

2010-09-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

Well done too Robin

2010-09-12T12:57:00.000-07:00

Well done Robin for completing his first half Ironman in 5 hrs 40 mins.

Northern Triathletes in Worlds.

2010-09-11T03:08:00.000-07:00

Well done to all the North of Scotland Triathlete's in the world championships in Budapest they all done really well.

Firstly our own David Sutherland finished in 22nd place with a time of 1.11.16

Gemma finished a fantastic third in age group with a great time of 1.11.01

Lynsey from Shetland Tri club was 6th in her class with another great time 1.12.04

Pete finished 16th with a time of 1.06.37

Elaine Rutherford was 17th in 1.16.01

I'm sure you'll all agree a really good showing from them all.

World Champs in Budapest

2010-09-10T05:30:00.000-07:00

David Sutherland is competing in the Sprint World Championships in Budapest tomorrow I'm sure we all wish him the best of luck.

Also competing Gemma Scott and Pete Fenwick best of luck to them both, it's great to have Caithness represented by three athletes at the Worlds.

Vurtuvian

2010-09-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

Well done to Brian and his brother completed Virtuvian half in under 5 and a half hours one of the toughest half's this country has to offer.

Our Friendly shark filmed in Thurso bay

2010-08-16T11:51:00.000-07:00

Sprint Winners

2010-08-11T03:13:00.000-07:00

Ironchick

2010-08-10T15:05:00.001-07:00

Sprint 2010

2010-08-10T07:09:00.001-07:00

Ironman UK updates

2010-08-01T00:30:00.000-07:00

Helen and Terry have completed there swims Terry in 1.08 and Helen in 1.16

Terry has started his run after a 6.29.43 bike leg

Helen has started her run 7.41.32 bike leg well done to both.

Helen done first 3 miles 9 min mile pace great work.

Terry started at 7 min miles but dropped to 9 min miles at next check praying foot injury isn't playing up.

Terry now past the 19 mile mark but slowed to almost 11 min miles still going though.

Have just spoken to Pete Fenwick who finished in 10.16.17 he seen our Terry and says he looked like he was going well.

Terry finished in 12.09.42 and 46th in his age group well done big guy.

Well Done Cubby 14.29.11 a brilliant effort all them turbo and treadmill hours paid off.

IRONCHICK

2010-07-20T08:16:00.000-07:00

Helen is doing Ironman UK on 1st of August I'm sure we all wish her the best of luck.

She is doing it for Parkinson's as her father has it, if you'd like to sponsor her the website is

www.justgiving.com/helen-richard. Wick Tri Club member Terry Gallacher is also competing has had a little trouble with a running injury we wish him well.

May Mini

2010-05-04T08:00:00.001-07:00

I've adapted Fiona's timesheet so it will fit in here.

Well done everyone....sad I missed it.

2010-05-02T13:26:00.000-07:00

May Mini 2010

2010-05-02T13:22:00.000-07:00

Great day made better by having quite a few first timers.

Round Britain Coastal Run

2010-01-09T03:01:00.000-08:00

I have been approached to ask for volunteers to run in this event see link.http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?dt=1&UTN=151122&last=1&V=6&SP=

Lorn recommended us on runners world forum, it starts in Blackpool on 9th of May not sure yet when it will arrive here I know some of us have a busy May but if you fancy it I'm sure all help will be appreciated.

Junior Triathlon

2009-09-30T12:41:00.000-07:00

Well done to all that took part in Junior triathlon 63 took part lets hope there's a few future members amongst them.

Well done to Valerie for organizing the event and thanks to all who volunteered to marshal.

JUNIOR TRIATHLON- SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

2009-09-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

This Sunday Wick Tri Club will be holding its annual junior triathlon at Wick High School. This event is open to S1-S4 pupils and will consist of the following
- 250m swim
- 1200m cycle
- 800m run
The event can be done individually or as a team of three.
Entry forms are available from the PE department or Miss Laing rm3. tel 01955 605164 for more info.

Huntly sprint/standard

2009-08-31T05:56:00.001-07:00

Think that myself and Brian are heading down to compete in the Huntly Standard on the 20th of September if anyone else would like to spread their wings and come along.. there is also a sprint distance event the same day, both pool swims..
Both events are open for entry on www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Ironchick

2009-08-15T10:03:00.000-07:00

Well done Helen Richard for completing your first 70.3 in 6hrs 23 mins dead and coming second in the British Police championships to boot.

Photo's and Video to follow

How They Do Time Trials in Turkey

2009-08-14T09:01:00.000-07:00

There are no secrets in this game Mike......Just wonder how far you managed to go on that little beauty?
In case you're wondering Mike is modelling the latest in clipless flip-flops.........seat could go up a touch, don't you think?

Sprint Pics

2009-08-12T14:41:00.000-07:00

The suits look great.

Comments on the Sprint

2009-08-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

We have received some very encouraging comments regarding Sunday.....

Just wanted to say thanks for a great event on Sunday I am glad the 5 of us were able to make it across and having 41 in the race made it a very competitive race for everyone. As normal a very well run, slick race. It will be great to have the Inter-county in Wick next year.

Many thanks

Mark( Harrison)

Both Kirsten and I enjoyed the Wick experience and will certainly be keen to return.

I will look forward to spreading the word on future Caithness events and mentioning how triathlons should be run with both a competitive and fun element.

Kind Regards

Peter (Ness)

Really enjoyed myself at the Sprint triathlon yesterday and hope to return again.
Goodness knows how the bike course seemed to be uphill both ways but still enjoyable nonetheless.

Cheers Steve (Chalmers)

Thanks for those comments folks, much appreciated by everyone involved.

What Your Well Heeled Triathlete is Wearing

2009-08-11T14:56:00.000-07:00

Nice one girls....there are many others which will follow tomorrow....trying to get lots of reports written for paper, think I've missed the deadline for this Friday now.
We should thank Michael Sutherland for the pics.

Sprint 09.......Printout

2009-08-10T05:58:00.000-07:00

Trying out this wee programme called embedit. This is the excel spreadsheet from the sprint....the first two pages are all you need to look at for results. Sorry it's a bit small but I'm just trying it out at the moment.....I'm noticing that there are zoom functions and a "full screen" option so maybe that will help those of you, like me, who struggle with the small print.

Feedback on it would be good so that I know if it works okay.

Category Winners....Wick Sprint 09

2009-08-10T05:01:00.000-07:00

First Overall/ Senior Male Peter Fenwick 1.03.54
First Senior Female Gemma Scott 1.09.04
First Junior Ranald Cartwright 1.14.13
First Veteran Male Mark Harrison 1.04.02
First Veteran Female Beccy May 1.13.23
First Local Male Robin Aitken 1.13.21
First Local Female Laura Laing 1.15.47
First Male Supervet Robert MacDonald 1.10.23
First Female Supervet Sarah Shaw 1.14.48

First Team Deirdre Aitken, Kait Farmer, Wendy Laurie 1.25.14

Well done to everyone who took part. We were blessed with decent weather and the healthiest turn out of individual competitors for many a long year. Hopefully we'll see you all back for the Mini, Standard and Sprint in 2010.

Lorn Pearson

2009-08-03T15:08:00.000-07:00

Lorn has chosen our sprint as her first triathlon and is doing it for leukaemia care you can donate to this worthy cause at www.justgiving.com/lornpearson/.

Lorn has already raised over a £1000 and has a target of £1500.

Further Good News

2009-08-03T11:58:00.000-07:00

Found out yesterday that David Sutherland has, once more, qualified to represent Team GB at the ITU Triathlon Sprint World Championships on the Gold Coast in Australia.

This information had to be squeezed out of him....not one to blow his own trumpet, David.

I also notice that Peter Ness, who is registered to do the Wick Sprint on Sunday, has qualified also. Peter is the Vice President of Triathlon Scotland so it'll be nice to have someone from the executive visiting us and sampling our Caithness hospitality.

WELL DONE BRIAN

2009-08-03T07:55:00.000-07:00

Brian completed his IMUK debut in 13.59.04..What an achievement..
Rob spoke to Brian today, who said that he really enjoyed the event.
Only 363 days to my IM in Switzerland, think I'll be needing plenty advice Brian!
Brian would like to thank everyone for there wishes of support and good luck.
Photos courtesy of his brother Kevin to follow!

Bealach na Ba

2009-08-02T11:29:00.000-07:00

Me and Phil at the summit of Bealach na Ba.

We had a great day weather held out till 10 miles from the start, then the heavens opened but this never dampened our spirits. Climb done and back to the hotel for food and beer end to a perfect day.

We will have to do it again next year with more wheelers.

Brian doing well

2009-08-02T06:46:00.000-07:00

So far our Brian has completed the 2.4 mile swim in 1.24.16, with a 12.11 transition and has now gone on to do a 6.47.14 bike and 7.35 transition.. good luck for the marathon.....

http://ironman.com/events/ironman/uk?show=tracker - if you want to follow he is number 836

Our Brian

2009-07-28T13:23:00.001-07:00

Brian is competing in Ironman UK this weekend I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing him the best of luck.

Tri Suits at last

2009-07-26T13:15:00.000-07:00

Triathlon suits here at last it's been a long wait but worth it they look very good.

Looking forward to getting a group photo at sprint.

Many thanks to Barnies for sponsorship.

Norman Bremner

2009-07-14T15:02:00.000-07:00

Just a wee note to wish Norman well, he was involved in a motorbike accident yesterday and sustained two broken legs and pelvis.

I don't know all the facts but I am in Inverness tomorrow so hopefully will get to see him.

Hawick Triathlon

2009-07-05T13:05:00.000-07:00

Wick Triathlon Club's Team GB age-grouper David Sutherland was on his travels again this weekend. David is trying to qualify for the National Team again this year for the "Worlds" on the Gold Coast in Australia....to this end he needs to travel far and wide picking qualifying races in which to compete.

Today, in Hawick, he finished 2nd in his category ( MSV) and 19th overall. He told me via text that he was overhauled, by his nearset rival , on the run section. That's a bit of a pity but David has been carrying a wee injury so completing the race in one piece may have been higher in his mind.

I think he'll be heading for Oz.

BRORA 10K

2009-07-04T10:09:00.000-07:00

Ok if your planning going down the road to Brora for their 10k you should know about it by now, but for those of you who don't know- its on tommorow(Sunday 5th July).
Personally i will be happy with whatever time, as i've not done any speed training at all!
Lets just hope that its not 25 degrees....

Vitamin D overdose

2009-06-30T06:02:00.000-07:00

As you can see I forgot to put suntan oil on.

Standard Video

2009-06-30T04:21:00.000-07:00

Ironman Pete 2

2009-06-28T10:38:00.000-07:00

Peter Fenwick the winner of our May mini completed his first Ironman in Nice France in 10 hours 59 minutes and 49 seconds, which is I'm sure you'll agree is an amazing achievement for a man in full time employment.

I will try and get him to write a wee ditty on this site on his return.

Well done Peter from Wick Triathlon Club if you get much better we might even let you join.

Our First Standard Open Water Triathlon

2009-06-28T07:47:00.000-07:00

What an event I don't think it could of gone much better largely down to our illustrious leader Kate(Mrs Farmer) and the glorious weather.

Our previous worries about water temp was all for nothing as the 14 degrees was positively bath like compared to our training swims.

17 individuals and 6 teams took to the water watched by spectators all round the harbour creating a fabulous atmosphere.

First out of the water was Gemma Scott in an impressive time of 0.14.21, the swim fell quite a bit short of the 1500m but an impressive swim non the less.

The bike leg started with a rather cruel slog up long shore road then straight out to old hall and back. There was a stiff breeze on the way back which didn't help the running legs any.

Fastest bike leg went to Angus Peden 1.04.26.

Then on to what turned out to be a tough run the steps going up the hill shortly after run start were murder on the hamstrings and they had to be traversed twice.

This didn't seem to bother Angus though as he a

lso recorded the fastest run time 0.40.42 which was even quicker than the team runners.

First senior male : Angus Peden 2.05.00

First senior Female : Gemma Scott 2.25.56

First Veteran male : Terry Gallacher 2.16.02

First Veteran Female : Yvonne Pollard 3.05.44

First Team : Scott Mackenzie 2.12.02

Thanks to all marshals, Kate and all the wick tri club members who got up early to set up the scaffold and Marquee and to Plum and Brian for putting out bike race signs.

This turned out to be an enjoyable and succesful day that I for one am looking forward to repeating.

A special mention has to go to our oldest competeter 67 year old Jane Askey who not only completed the event in 3.29.32 but also stayed for curry and beer, helped dismantle the marquee before cycling off in the sunset to pitch her tent for the night.

Ironman Pete

2009-06-28T02:22:00.000-07:00

Thurso's Pete Fenwick is competing in Nice Ironman track his progress by clicking on link and typing his surname in search box. At time of writing this he was through 105 km checkpoint on bike in 4.36 with a 1.01 swim time.

Update 5.40.09 for bike split bib no.509.

Good Luck Pete

Swimmer's Nipple

2009-06-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

The curse of the open water......you peel off the wet suit to find that your nipples have been switched off and the blood has been transferred to some other part of your anatomy which is more in need of the supply.

Here, as you can clearly see, Robert is suffering.

Will "Body Glide" do the trick and prevent further discolouration....tune in on Wednesday....

David Does Us Proud in Stirling

2009-06-08T00:30:00.000-07:00

Just got the results from the Stirling Sprint Triathlon online...

David Sutherland (Super Vet) finished in 33 place in a field of over 250...his splits were as follows

Swim 12.24 (first in category)
T1 1.02
Cycle 35.46
T2 0.53
Run 22.48

Overall 1.12.56

Well done David, a nice marker for Ayr this weekend.

New skill...

2009-06-02T10:08:00.000-07:00

Wooo im getting good at this now... done a link and now a photo!! haha

ps.. check that sun and no wind!!

Pete wins Inverurie Sprint

2009-06-02T01:42:00.000-07:00

A quick well done to Thurso's Pete Fenwick for winning Aberdeenshires's Inverurie sprint triathlon on Sunday. He bet a formidable field( including a professional triathlete) to win the course in 1hr 21.52.
Also well done to Wick tri's Elaine Rutherford who was 6th female, with the fastest run split for the women.

Edinburgh Marathon

2009-06-01T09:22:00.000-07:00

Arrived in Falkirk Travelodge switched on telly yo have the nice weather lady promise 18 degrees and and a cool sea breeze.

She lied it was hotter than that when we woke up at 0600.

We had a plan to run the first half in 1.45 - 1.50 giving us a bit of leeway for second half, all looked like it was going to plan when we went through 13 miles in around 1. 50.

At 15 miles the temperature rose and the average speed fell, at 19 miles we really started to struggle but hung on to finish in 4. 21 but at least we ran the whole way, and in temperatures that reached in excess of 20 degrees we were happy with our lot.

Helen smashed her last years time by 40 minuets so well done to her.

Roll on Brora 10k 20 miles less :)

Sunday Becons

2009-05-29T15:10:00.000-07:00

I am now officially in panic about the impending marathon...
predicted temperatures of 19 degrees... not good
but hopefully the crowds and Rob nagging away like an old wifie will get us round in the much sought after 4hours, although on such i warm day i think i'll be happy to get round at all.
Wish us luck please....

Flying Scotsman

2009-05-23T12:40:00.000-07:00

Check out the gearing on his bike I couldn't turn that gear going down dunne hill.

New Authors wanted

2009-05-22T13:48:00.000-07:00

Kevin had the very good idea of having multiple authors of the site, so anyone who would like to contribute drop me a line and I will add you as an author.

New blogger!!!

2009-05-21T17:05:00.000-07:00

The Cub has access to the blog... so we finally may get some decent photos of pink bikes, semi-clad men and fashionable lycra!

Oh that is once i learn how to use my new found hobby!

How long will this access last...... :)

Turiff Sprint

2009-05-17T12:31:00.000-07:00

Well done to Helen who completed the Turiff Spint today in 1hr 27 mins she told me the cycle was quite hilly and there was a 400m run from swim to transition.

Well done also to Peter Fenwick our May Mini winner who got third with a time of 1hr 9 mins, Peter is doing an Ironman in June in France I'm sure we all wish him the best o' luck.

Mey 10k Results

2009-05-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

Well done to all Tri club members that took part in the Mey 10k.

A lovely sunny day saw six members take part all finishing under the 1 hour mark.

Val 55.21

Elaine 42.13 (first senior lady)

Fiona 58.51

Micheal 39.40 (Third Vet and fifth overall)

Lisa 57.49

Helen(cub) 48.48 (First local lady)

Me 46.39 (Quicker than first local lady)

Duathlon

2009-04-12T13:05:00.000-07:00

First easter duathlon today glorious weather,

Thanks go to Brian and michael and to Kate,Kev and Deirdre for tea and buns afterwards great day.

Triathlon entries

2009-04-12T12:56:00.000-07:00

May mini available to enter online at www.entrycentral.co.uk could all local entrants still enter via myself or Kate as we get charged for online entries.

Inversnecky half

2009-03-11T14:44:00.000-07:00

Four members of wick Tri club took part in inverness half marathon this weekend.

George Ewing 1hr 43.15

Rob Cormack 1hr 46.02

Alan cook 1hr 47.05

Helen Richard 1hr 51.48

Triswim

2009-02-02T07:58:00.000-08:00

Wick tri club is holding its first standard this year thought you might like to see the proposed swim venue

2009-02-01T12:40:00.000-08:00

Our illustrious Leader

2009-02-01T12:28:00.000-08:00

One of our new members shes not very fast but i wont be overtaking her.

2009-01-28T04:20:00.000-08:00

Some of our members before a wee run round the river course

2009-01-28T04:02:00.000-08:00

Transition area outside Wick swimming pool.

Must be tens of pounds worth o bikes there.

2009-01-27T09:44:00.000-08:00

August 2008 Sprint

2009-01-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

This is my new TT bike outside my new workshop just working on some new legs to power it.