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Loseley 10k and 4k completed

2011-11-12T20:19:00.000Z

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Loseley 10k and 4k - free downloads - Now live

The free digital downloads for the Loseley 10k and 4k run are now live and online here:
http://bit.ly/Loseley10k-2011-official-race-photos

The official race webpages can be found here: www.loseley10k.co.uk as well as the results.

Pre-race huddle

Pre-Race warm up stretches

10k started off competitively

4k start - equally competitive

High levels of family participation and Dad example setting !

The relief of finishing

Team finish !

Until next time !

Anthony SSP

XTTriathlon British Triathlon Cross Championships

2011-09-25T23:10:00.000+01:00

The superb weather and huge support from all our sponsors set the background for the greatest XTTriathlon and British Triathlon Cross Championships 2011.

A free bike mechanic service from Cyclesurgery, try-before-you-buy from Gore Bikewear, café and free massage from Care for Health were just some of the perks for all XTTriathlon competitors on the day.

The pristine calm waters of Hawley Lake and peaceful surrounding forest of Gibraltar Barracks was abruptly disturbed as 400 athletes descended on the Royal Engineers training land just outside London. The full distance event set off at 10:00 with a 2 lap 1500m swim including the exit and re-entry. This mass start swim circumnavigated 2 islands and was convincingly led from the start by Richard Stannard who exited with almost 1 ½ minute lead at 00:17:43. First woman out of the water Jacqui Slack came into T1 at 00:20:30 with over 3 minutes lead on the next woman.

This set the tone for the rest of the race for the men’s category as Stannard convincingly completed the 2 lap 24km off road bike course. The bike route included a mix of undulating heath land and technical forest trails and lapped through the main spectators area. After 24km Stannard had begun to loose some of the advantage as other race favourites Doug Hall, Cedric Lassonde and Graham Wadsworth closed the gap.

The women’s lead narrowed as Kerry Macphee clawed back valuable seconds on the bike route leaving the fight down to the run.

The 2 lap run route saw the men’s leader being chased down as they scrambled through the forest across sand, mud, gravel and various off road obstacles but Stannard held the lead to finish 1:42:17. And Kerry Macphee clinched the women’s title by 7 seconds at 2:00:31.

This year’s XTTriathlon saw the emergence off road triathlon as the next pinnacle of triathlon racing testing stamina and agility on the uneven bike and run routes with some magnificent performances from Richard Stannard and Kerry Macphee.

Longleg Post race report

2011-05-16T20:06:00.002+01:00

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Sportive Post Race Review

15^th May was a busy weekend in the south-east sportive calendar this year. With already 3 to choose from it was with a mixture of anxiety and throwing caution to the wind that led to event organizers allabouttriathlons to hold their first sportive in the Surrey Hills, their own back yard! They say fortune favours the brave….and so it did!

Karen, escaped from organising the CPTri (next sunday), and ignored the EGTri for a nice ride.

Event director Rory Macpherson said “My brother and I have grown up in these hills and have been cycling on and off them for over 30 years. I’d like to think we could offer something a little different to the usual routes that riders follow. If the feedback we’ve had so far is to be believed, mission accomplished!”

The courses on offer were the 100k medium and 65k short with the HQ being on Albury Cricket Pitch, one of the most beautiful spots in the South East.

Back at the start, as soon as riders checked in their electronic time card, the clock started ticking and the bike cogs started turning.

Thumbs up - 1 mile in, all downhill so far

Whilst not offering an epic distance, both the routes on offer proved to be rather intense. Indeed only a handful managed to get gold standard time on the 100k and no one achieving gold on the 65k.

Rolling hills in classic Surrey countryside perhaps lulled people into a false sense of security. Above average speed was being achieved by most on a still, warm day, although some of the road surfaces put paid to that as they deteriorated to an extent that allowed cyclists to sample their very own Strada Bianche – which happened on the same day in Italy…Coincidence? I think not..

Not many stopped at the first feed station as it was only 22k in. They would regret this later on. Local cake baker Debbie Nicholas supplied cakes that many will never forget. “I think we may have just raised the bar for feed stations! I knew they would be good but I’ve never seen a post cake reaction like that before” said Toby Jenkins – fellow allabouttriathlons event director. “Mmmmmm” with a look of sheer pleasure on her face was all that one 100k sportive rider could say.

Getting comfy for the climbs ahead

In a heady atmosphere of anxiety and trepidation, the 100k headed off towards the base of Leith Hill, whilst the 65k towards Winterfold. Signs greeting cyclists at the bottom of both hills confirmed everyone’s fears. Tanhurst Lane: 18%. Bar Hatch Lane: 21%. While the 65k had to deal with Bar Hatch Lane only, the 100k would do both. But the omnipresent motorbike safety marshals were certainly a comfort to most.

And so it was. The LongLeg Sportive has arrived. A spring classic, which will only grow in popularity due to its unique tough courses, thorough organization and great cakes!!

More details www.longlegsportive.co.uk

The Long Leg 10k and 5k Runs are here:
http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=2yhzgoe

The Long Leg Sportive cycle rides are here:
http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=4omzgqn

A few pictures from today...

The Long Leg Run - race page here:http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/events_longleg-run.html

Strong run into the finish

That finished feeling !

Wave in the air like you don't care

XTT

2011-04-21T10:24:00.000+01:00

Registration is now open

Registration is now open for the greatest off road triathlon 2011.

The British Cross Championships XTT off road triathlon is now open for registration offering all athletes, of every ability, to race in the Sprint or Full distance events.

For the 7^th year, based at Gibraltar Barracks, this epic event is now the largest off road triathlon. With some of the UK’s top athletes having already signed up we are planning for a record turn out.

“It’s great to see the UK host to such a great event, which I intend to win this year. Unless Cedric Lassonde pips me at the post!” boasts Sam Gardner

The route includes an open water lake swim, a fun but technical off road bike route through the forest and a stunning trail run across the Army training land.

The event entry fee includes free download photographs, chip timing, results TV display, event village, free bike mechanic service, café, free massage and Forgoodness Shakes recovery.

X Tri Series

Along with Scott bikes the XTT has teamed up with 3 other race directors to create the UK’s first off road triathlon series: Scott X Tri Series. Athletes can enter the series of 4 events for a whooping 30% discount and race to claim their share of the £5000 prize pot.

The first of the X Tri Series is held at Northampton; Mud&Mayhem 22 May. Sign up soon to benefit from the 30% series entry discount www.xtriseries.co.uk

Details:

24 September 2011

Relay, Sprint or Full distance

www.xtfestival.co.uk

Bolt round the Holt

2011-04-21T10:20:00.000+01:00

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Bolt round the Holt

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 06:37 PM PDT

It's a bit of a linktastic blog here tonight. Three events from the weekend are now online and ready for you from the weekend. A bit of a mix with an offroad event, a woodland run and an all day Cycling Sportive.

So - links to the galleries in race order:

Bolt Race Gallery link is: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=2n5zgmx

Suffice to say it's been a busy weekend, with more than 370 miles driven to get to events, and the price of diesel now well over £1.40 from the cheapest (that's £6.36 per gallon for those of you who remember £1 per gallon). I managed to eek out about 47mpg so by my maths that was over £50 spent on fuel alone. Phew !

I'm not saying I'm suffering a bit from tiredness, but on Saturday I drove past the A3 junction by mistake and used the M3 junction instead. That was plain silly, as everything said I should have gone down the A3. It only added 3 minutes to the journey, but I did feel a bit stupid.

The Bolt round the Holt as ever was well attended with about 770 individual finishers. A quick look at the indexing data that we have and we have 774 unique catalogued numbers to search by - so I'm guessing that we have everyone. The next bit of analysis on the spreadsheet can wait, but I'm quite pleased with that given how busy the race is during it's peak time. It would be quite easy to miss people in the mix.

It was however perfect conditions for running, as the lead runner pointed out with his winning gap of 2min40s in the 21km/half marathon time of 1:16:20 Not bad on dusty track surfaces.

positive encouragement

on the last lap - reasons to celebrate

Family help on the 10k finish

focus at the finish

Swim Super Series

2011-04-14T09:12:00.002+01:00

Swim Super Series 2011

All About Triathlons sent us this press release about their Super Swim Series:

Registration is now open for the Swim Super Series 2011.

With the rise in popularity of open water swimming and Team GB's chance of winning medals at the 2012 Olympics, we are excited to announce the event dates for the second Swim Super Series 2011.

Offering 2 race distances and on 2 dates. These events are open to the public and designed for all standards of athlete. There's no restriction on ability, making these ideal for families and friends (although there is a minimum 13 years age requirement.)

These mass start events will follow an easily navigable route around 4 buoys and a finish line on the shore.

Based at Bray Lake, west of London, the 2 event dates will be offering 1500m and 3000m distances.

23 July 2011

13 August 2011

Bray Lake clubhouse also offers a fantastic viewing deck, café, changing facilities and a professional safety crew.

Registration: www.swimsuperseries.co.uk

Clandon Park Run

2011-04-06T08:49:00.002+01:00

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Clandon Park 10k and Sussex Marathon now live

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 04:11 PM PDT

Clandon Park 10k and Fun Run

The Clandon Park 10k and 4k Fun Run race gallery is now online and free to download - available here:
http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=qxgzglh

Donations are invited to the Teenage Cancer Trust as a thank you to the organisers for a great race and for the free downloads - over 200 competitors have downloaded theirs already in the first 24hours. Donations from 1p to £100 are all welcome - please get in and show your thanks for a great event.

Results and race information is available here:http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/results_clandon-park-run.html

Here's a small selection from the weekends action so far:

yes - he did twist his ankle on the tree root - yes it did hurt

Good running in the 4k Fun Run

Always enjoy your running

Race leader at 8k in the main race through Clandon Park

"yes it's nice" said Borat's firends

The Hills were alive...

Superb warm up before the main race

Start of the 10k got underway smoothly.

Brutal run No 3

2011-03-23T15:47:00.000Z

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Brutal 10

The last of the Brutal 10 Races Gallery is now live and online here:http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=4uvzgko

sunglasses always help to finish the camoflage look, now seen on the knightsbridge road

The Bolt made an hounourable appearance

hard work up the last hill

cam-cream doesn't wash off, it just smears ok? Tell your Boss on Monday.

stay hidden from the enemy and approach with care

Great running up some tough hills

Until next time
Anthony

Runners Need G3 March Race 3

2011-03-07T09:42:00.000Z

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Free Download Photos from the Runners Need G3 Race 3 are now available online here:
http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=4jkzgjb

The Final Descent from St.Marthas (Church in the background)

Cold northerly air, but even light clouds made for a very fair course on the third race out of the Runners Need G3 on Saturday. Each race has a different course, all taking in St.Martha's Hill in different directions and loops. This time it was the hardest of the three :http://connect.garmin.com/player/71413062.

Dave Rollins cleaned up, leading the Bike marshal round the course

Full tilt down the hill

A sense of achievement on the day

cool concentration on the fast long descent

Taking it at full speed - no fear

Getting all the way down the hill isn't quite the end of it, there was always the last climb back to the finish - but at least there was a flat part for a bit of recovery

Leader of the gang

mild respite on the last run in

All ok at the end

He did this all the way round...

If you're happy that you've finished - jump for joy

Full race details, results and routes can be found here:http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/events_g3-run.html
as well as details of the next two races in June as an evening and early morning race the next day.

Until next time, train safe, and be careful in the cold days to come.
Anthony

Brutal Run Series II

2011-02-27T12:42:00.001Z

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The Brutal 10 race 2 - now live

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 03:12 PM PST

The Brutal 10 race 2 gallery is now live and online here: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=26pzgi1

The race event website is here: http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/races_brutal-run.html

With two of us covering the course it was a choice of getting as much coverage as possible as well as "find the mud shot". The only problem is twofold. It was very dark and cloudy. Muddy places are very dark. Most of the course is under tree shade.

After a bit of course surveying, the obvious stream "dunk" was ruled out on account of it getting too crowded/tight on the exit and once it has had half the field run through it - the boggyness of it might just get worse.

So it was back to the earlier point, about 150m earlier, the mud looked a little boggy, and it smelt worse, but I could keep out of the way better and the trees wern't in the way.

Sitting for 40minutes waiting for runners next to a stinking bog, in the rain and dark mirk, with no phone or data connectivity can be a bit boring, but on the bright side I did get to spend some time listening to some music. Nicklebacks, "Next Competitor" came on and woke me up a bit, and I only realised later that I clearly wasn't listening to it at the time when I replayed it in the office - the lyrics have absolutely nothing to do with running.

The first runners came through so fast that I checked the bog again with my testing stick. It was still soft and very boggy. The leader had done a very good impression of walking on water, and I was starting to regret my choice of location - I can get nice clean shots on better parts of the course.

However my depression was only short lived as gradually people begun to sink deeper and deeper into the mud - so much so the samaritan in me got me shouting out warnings to the advancing competitors. Things like "don't travel to Libya" were foregone for "mind out the mud does get very deep just, yes - just there where you found it"

I now present a small selection of mud surveying shots, including proof that 4 legs were no better than two at spreading the weight, as well as 403 who had his left shoe eaten by it, and despite a lot of hunting about to find it, didn't.

I left it in here somewhere...

There was a happy ending - Very fortunately the poor chap with the twisted ankle after the bogs had the same sized shoes - and kindly lent his left one to the chap who lost his so he could finish the race.
The Brutal Brotherhood lives on...

iron man turns mud man

pushing on through

up to your waist in it. Full Mud jacket.

eeeuuuuwwww

yummy muddy

crazy - both of them, all the way round

run to the left

along a dry bit

and run to the right

Tomorrow it is the Roding Valley Half marathon , and I've got to get up in 5 hours time and mission imposible 3 is looking quite possible at the moment on the telly, so night night, apologies for the brief bloggage and until next time.

Anthony

Runners Need G3 February Race 2

2011-02-13T09:39:00.002Z

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Runners Need G3 February Race 2 - now live

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 02:57 PM PST

The Free Download race photos from the Runners Need G3 Race 2 are now live and online here: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=28czgh8

A slightly different race course for Race 2 in the Series.

This time it's straight out of the carpark, head for St.Marthas Hill, don't turn up it and then go south for little while.

Down from Newlands corner and round the field south of St.Marthas Church

Enjoying the flat bit before the hills bit at the lowest point of the course

After that it's turn north, and head straight up the steepest path to the top of St.Marthas itself. I mean, who wouldn't want to do that ?

It was a bit Misty, so the view from the top wasn't as good as it can be, but still worth the effort.

Why ? Why, Why, Why ? I honestly don't know.

Some people didn't seem to suffer up the hill

Up the top, turn left, and then - down the other side - just a bit sandy


floating over the soft sand at the top makes it a lot easier

Once you're up at the top, You ahve done a whole 2 miles, and apart from catching your breath and looking out over the North downs and the pilgrim way, it's back down the hill for 1.5 miles to the water stop, and then back round through the woods climbing back steadily to the top of St. Marthas. You will have done just over 5 miles at this point.
To give you some idea of how you should look if you're giving it everything - here's the winners, you can see the church in the background to add context:

Mens Winner at 5.1 miles

Ladies winner at 5.1 miles

Alternatively, you can look like this instead - which is far more fun (I mean, you might as well enjoy yourself!)

Raaaar !

Seriously ?!

lalalalala...

yaaay!

Big Yaaay !

Oh Yay !

After this, it's downhill all the way, except of course for the final uphill back to the finish and the car park - but we took photos there on the last race didn't we - so no point in covering that one again.

Mens winner down that last sandy hill from the top

Finally - check out the sponsors website - Runners Need - they did pay for your free race photo downloads after all !

Runners Need G3 Series January 2011

2011-01-31T07:46:00.001Z

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Runners Need G3 - free downloads

Posted: 30 Jan 2011 04:12 PM PST

The Runners Need G3 race gallery is now live and ready for you to collect your free downloads:
Click here for the gallery: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=2khzget

The first race of a Five race series (three in winter and two in June) - the G3 courses have been established for five years providing a testing off road hilly course - covering sand, pathways, fields, mud and gravel. These are not for the fainthearted - a good 40minute 10k runner can expect to add 25% to their normal race time - and that's on a good day.

More information on the G3 events can be found here:
http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/events_g3-run.html

Saturday morning 8.30am. Race starts. Technically - its' very dark - ISO 1250 f3.2 1/320th, physically, it's cold - about -1degC. The race route, round and then a gradual down the hill and up another one, then along a path towards St.Martha's Mount.(here's a course map: http://connect.garmin.com/player/22589911 ) 1.5 miles in and this is what it looks like:

Solid pathways at 1.5miles

Newlands Corner and the start in the distance behind you

A string of runners following behind into the distance

The next stage of the course is - up St.Martha's - Zola Budd used to train up this hill track - it's that hard.

You can see the course winding away down the sandy slope behind

The wide angle shot doesn't do the slope justice.It's hard.

Having too much fun

Eventual winner of the Female Race, hot-toeing it up the hills

off the ground and flying up the hill

Looking good in aat fashion technical tops

This is the highest point in the course at 2miles. Then follows another 1.6miles of gradual downhill, in pretty woodland paths and then another 1.6miles of gradual uphill to be up at the church once again. At this point you're probably wide-eyed with oxygen deprivation.Or you're taking in the lovely view, if you can take your eyes off the tree roots.

Steely eyed determination helps with these hills

There's St.Martha's Church in the background

Race numbers help us to catalogue the images so you can find them easily

Once you have run down from this - you think it's all over. It's not. Whilst it's half a mile downhill - which is rugged and hard and tough on the quads, and then it's another half mile uphill - just as steep. By which point you should be near dead.
Finally you get a 200m run in on the flat back to the finish at the end of the car park - where you can look good and all together much more with it. And warm up a bit.

Flying along on the flat at last

This chap won, see - nobody in sight behind him. Awesome. I think the magicians' gloves help.

More flying in to the finish - with a runners need tshirt too.

Just remember - there are only two faces you should have when you have your running photo taken - happy elation and smiling (ref 177 above) or grim hard work and concentrated pain (ref all the others).

I often get comments from people saying "but I don't look my best." of course you don't if it's a beauty contest. You didn't spend an hour in makeup in front of a mirror and you didn't shave and you're running your heart out in a race. If you looked your most beautiful - then you're a freak of nature, or you have different tastes, or you just aren't trying.
You did however look your best (i.e. not necessarily beautiful) - you looked exactly how someone striving to be all that they can be should look like - and someone striving for that is - looking their best.

So when you look at your pictures of the G3, remember this. You are there doing your thing. This is great. Download them for free, and share them with the world. You looked your best !

Click here for the gallery: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=2khzget
and collect your free downloads now.

Until next time - train safe, and keep warm.
Anthony

Sussex Sport Photography.com - News Blog

2011-01-05T22:27:00.003Z

Sussex Sport Photography Blog

The Brutal 10

The Brutal 10 race gallery is now live and online here: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=34pzge7

A nice way to spend a bank holiday is not the way most people would describe the Brutal 10 race. However faced with a choice of going and doing the race or going to work in an office with the commute - what would you do ?
I know even I would have chosen doing this race on the last day of the new year holiday freedom. Having long ago eschewed the corporate world and being self-employed unfortunately means I get no holiday (pension, bonus or sick leave...), so opted to work and couldn't do the run... which is just as well really.

Let's be honest here - it was cold. There were mild snow flurries even before the race started. They broke the ice on the two water "features" in the morning - and by the look of the pieces - it was about an inch thick in places.

Water "feature" 1 at 2k

Some people managed to look dynamic and unruffled by the ice, which is why he (below) was in second at the time probably, others meanwhile

seemed to enjoy the whole situation in a crazy last days of freedom style.

Only one person expressed a wish to retire from the race after the first water, but reconsidered when the option to go round was suggested at the next. I was mightily impressed by the lack of swearing generally, but then most people seemed to have lost the ability to feel their feet (a common question was - where are my feet ? still on your legs! we replied) let alone swear out loud properly !

The second bit of water was a lot easier, and shallower (mostly) and just as icy, but at least everyone had warmed up a bit by then. One of the Canine runners decided that going for a swim wasn't such a good idea, and didn't take the scenic route...

A bit of uphill to the peak and then downhill through the woods to the sandpit for a kilometer of hard graft. Going up the dunes wasn't the only hard bit

as coming down them was also hard work on the soft sand.

Here's looking to another great Brutal Run over towards Pirbright camp next February

For full details of the next Brutal run - click here: http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/events_brutal-run.html

In the meantime - enjoy the memories from this one here:http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=34pzge7

until next time
Anthony the photographer!

Brutal Run Series

2010-10-14T15:39:00.000+01:00

Brutal run series teams up with Fitstuff.net and Brooks Running.

The race directors are very happy to be working with 2 big names in the industry, offering great prizes for the Brutal run series.

1st place winners get Brooks Running shoes
2nd and 3rd places get vouchers redeemable at Fitstuff the running specialists.

What is Brutal? The next big thing in mass participation running, utilising some of the Armed Forces toughest terrain. These three 10k routes will sap every drop of energy from you as you charge across the rolling hills and forests.

Sign up here

8 days to go

2010-09-16T10:09:00.002+01:00

For Goodness Shakes XTFestival 2010

25-26 September

Registration closes Wednesday midnight. Sign up Click here

Off road triathlon Click here
Off road duathlon Click here
Swim only Click here
Run only Click here
4hr Enduro, mountain bikes Click here

There's something for everyone at the Army base venue near Camberley, Surrey.

Swim Super Series No3

2010-09-04T22:25:00.000+01:00

The final instalment of the 2010 Swim Super Series came to an end today with over 80 athletes battling it out at the superb Princes Club.

Swimmers chose between 1.5k or 3.8k in a bid to win one of the many blueseventy prizes on offer.

Many thanks also to For Goodness Shakes for providing post race recovery in the form of scrummy milkshakes.

Video youtube and results are live Click here

Next up: XTFestival.
Including triathlon, duathlon, swim, bike or run only events.
www.xtfestival.co.uk

Swim Super Series

2010-08-30T09:38:00.000+01:00

Final details for the swim super series are now posted on the website
www.swimsuperseries.co.uk
Last chance to sign up before this Saturday's final race.

Finishers Series II 2010

Chip timing
For Goodness Shakes recovery
Bananas
Blueseventy vouchers for winners

Photo Shoot

2010-08-25T11:43:00.000+01:00

All are welcome to our Photo Shoot
Where: meet in Hawley Lake car park, Camberley Google maps
When: 2pm. Sunday 29th August
What: We'll be taking photos for the upcoming Brutal run series promotions.
Join the team for a light jog around one of the venues. The terrain is hilly, woodlandy and traffic free.

XTFestival Bike Route

2010-07-21T20:30:00.002+01:00

The all about triathlons team had a lesson in how to ride a mountain bike when we invited Sam Gardner and Billy Whenman to pre-ride the XTFestival bike route.

Both professionals cycled up hills and down single-track as fast as an Armstrong in Nevada. Us mortals struggled behind trying to keep up, as we checked out the new MTB route of the off road triathlon and new XTM Enduro event.

Our group of riders on the day represented some of the sponsors including, For Goodness Shakes, Cyclesurgery and Whyte Bikes and our chief route planner Rory.

With good weather and sack of camera equipment we set off. The route takes in all the best aspects of the Army training land including the forest trails, woodland tracks, open heath land and technical single tracks. The course has been designed to allow enough technical riding and fun single track but also allowing for overtaking. Although some areas are technical, less confident riders will still manage to navigate the course.

Sam assured us that there were enough short sharp climbs and technical single-track to throw most cyclists off and Billy said that his legs were going to burn after 4hrs Enduro riding.

The route got the thumbs up from the professionals so we now look forward to the biggest ever XTFestival in September.

Race dates 25-26 September 2010

Full details here www.xtfestival.co.uk

Events XTT 1500 swim - 26k MTB - 10k run

XTD 5k run – 12k MTB – 2.5k run

XTS 1500m swim

XT5k 5k run

XT10k 10k run

XT21k 21k run

XTM 4hr Enduro

For Goodness Shakes XTFestival 2010

2010-07-21T20:07:00.001+01:00

I knew that agreeing to ride the FGS XTFestival bike route with pro cyclist Billy Whenman and Sam Gardner was going to be tough but I seriously under estimated by how much.

We’d arranged to ride the upcoming XTM event [select which race for specific media], a 4hr MTB Enduro, on Army training land near London. Billy Whenman, UK’s ranked No2 MTB rider and Sam Gardner UK’s No1 off road triathlete joined us on a blustery morning to give their verdict on the new MTB course.

Only moments after starting I new that keeping up was going to be mildly impossible as I saw the pro’s ride up an incline that most mortals would deep very steep indeed. From this point on I assumed the ‘cameraman role’ and hid in the trees.

The route? 6k off road, though woodland trails and forest tracks with sharp inclines and enough overtaking tracks to make this race perfect for all types. Sam and Billy agreed that the hills are going to burn, especially after 3hrs, but with spectators able to cheer from most parts of the course and recovery drinks supplied by For Goodness Shakes, everyone will have a great day of racing.

More details click here

Videos and all things social networky

2010-07-16T18:40:00.000+01:00

new youtube videos are now posted for the XTF bike route after a grueling ride with Billy Whenman and Sam Gardner.
Youtube

facebook is also being filled up with mini vids on wetsuit exit strategy and all things triathlon
Click here

For Goodness Shakes XTFestival: run

2010-06-16T23:35:00.000+01:00

New XTT XTD XT10 run route

Untitled by jenkinstoby at Garmin Connect - Details

www.xtfestival.co.uk

For Goodness Shakes XTFestival: bike

2010-06-16T23:32:00.001+01:00

XTT XTD XTM New bike route planned

For Goodness Shakes XTFestival: bike by jenkinstoby at Garmin Connect - Details

www.xtfestival.co.uk

Open Water Swimming

2010-06-11T16:36:00.002+01:00

The new craze

As a keen follower of fashion allabouttriathlons is now organizing 2 open water swim events.

o Swim Super Series – 3 lake swims at Princes club, Middlesex

o XTS – 1500m lake swim, part of the For Goodness Shakes XTFestival

Hoping to encourage our customer base to either try something new or offer the triathletes a race training environment, both these events will meet the essential ingredients to any fun race organized by allabouttriathlons. A plethora of water safety boats, precision chip timing and friendly marshals will guarantee a great day out.

Our official swim sponsors blueseventy will be providing wetsuit rental services and prizes for all events in 2010.

www.swimsuperseries.co.uk and www.xtfestival.co.uk

SSS 10 July – 1500 and 3800m
SSS 7 August – 1500 and 3800m
SSS September – 1500 and 3800m
XTS September – 1500m

Snow+Rock G3 2011

2010-06-09T09:45:00.004+01:00

Registration for the infamous Snow+Rock G3 is now open

And excitingly announcing 2 new dates, to extend the series to 5 races.

With the creation of a new forth route we'll be racing back to back on a Saturday evening and Sunday morning in June.

Click here

This event sold out 3 months in advance last year so please register soon to avoid disappointment.

Swim Super Series update

2010-06-02T19:48:00.002+01:00

The newest event from allabouttriathlons and set to be the most exciting is the new Swim Super Series. Open water swimming at the Princes Club, Middlesex – offering 1500 or 3800m races for all standards of swimmer.

To compliment the allabouttriathlons fixture list; of cross country running, biking and triathlon, the new Swim Super Series offers a fun and exciting racing experience in the relaxed and comfortable setting of Princes Club, just near Heathrow Airport. Princes Club offers high class changing facilities, café and bar and excellent spectator facilities for all the family.

For all those considering an open water swim you can be reassured, that with over 5 years experience of race organizing, allabouttriathlons guarantees a great time for all.

Prizes and a wetsuit rental service are also on offer and supplied by our official swim sponsor blueseventy. Click here

Competitors are encouraged to enter early via www.swimsuperseries.co.uk

XTfestival route planning

2010-05-28T18:50:00.000+01:00

Race director and Course Planner Toby and Rory explored the Hawley Lake area to deisgn this year's Forgoodnessshakes XTFestival 2010.

GPS route Click here

Athletes are encouraged to check out the land anytime over the summer and see the lay of the land. The army training land is free to public access.

Amended LongLeg results

2010-05-20T22:32:00.002+01:00

After a thorough investigation undertaken by the allabouttriathlons board of race referees and long drawn out meetings going on into the night, the actual results for the 5k are now as follows:
Mens:
1st Fabio Musucemeci
2nd Isaak Johnson
3rd Jason Thornton

Womens:
1st Anne Davidson
2nd Sara Ward
3rd Julie Bourne

Thanks for your patience.

The referees are a little tired now and need a night cap.

Swim Super Series update

2010-05-20T22:27:00.002+01:00

Dear Athlete

New Event - Swim Super Series
The all new Swim Super Series, open water swimming, is now open for registration. Click here

What: open water swimming 1500m or 3800m

When: 10 July - 7 August - 4 September

Where: Based at Princes Club, near Heathrow airport, this superb venue with proper showers, restaurant and fancy changing facilities will ensure that everyone enjoys themselves.

We're very happy to have blueseventy as prize sponsors to the events and to help deliver another quality event.
Full details Click here

www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk

LongLeg Post race report

2010-05-17T12:20:00.004+01:00

Those who got up early on the 16th May and travelled to Albury Cricket Club witnessed the dawning of a new allabouttriathlons event, renown for their races such as G3 and the XTFestival to name but a few.
The LongLeg event was a testing 5k and 10k trail run through the enchanted bluebell forests of the Tillingbourne valley in the Surrey Hills - with hills very much the theme! Runners in the early morning brilliant sunshine chose 1 lap or 2 and were confronted with their first climb after only 500m. Not a steep climb but very sandy. Interspersed with beautiful scenery along the way, the second hill arrived at the 2.8k mark. Longer, steeper but firmer, it’s sting in the tail being a sudden increase of incline and reverting back to energy sapping sand.

The men’s LongLeg10k was won by new kid on the block Nick Druce, in 43:33, whose usual time for this distance is sub 40minutes. “That was harder than I expected! I’ll definitely be back next year though!” He was followed by Tim Butler and then Paul Galley of FitStuff, the sponsor of the event.

The women’s LongLeg 10k was a closer competition with Michelle Roberts coming in a few seconds in front of Sue Wallage. Joanna Bourne came in third, her race preparation clearly paying off!

The men’s ShortLeg 5k was dominated and won by Fabio Musumeci in 24:41 – which was relatively sluggish for him. But as he had competed in a bike race the day before we let him off! He was followed by Gary Adams and then Mick Goodwin.

The women’s ShortLeg 5k was won by Anne Davidson in 26:30, who only decided to enter at the very last minute! Joanna Chandler came in 2nd with Sarah Ward shortly behind her.

All of the above each received gift vouchers supplied by FitStuff and a jar of locally made jam for their well earned breakfasts.
With an outstanding venue in the heart of the North Downs, a tough course and allabouttriathlons’ reputation, this race will only grow and grow.

Long Leg 2010 results

2010-05-16T16:40:00.003+01:00

Provisional results are now live and photos being uploaded by tonight.

Bacon butties and For Goodness Shakes recovery drinks helped the gasping and wheezing athletes complete the first LongLegRun. www.fitstuff.net prizes are being dispatched as we speak.

Check out the new www.swimsuperseries.co.uk races coming up soon.
1500m or 3800m open water swimming at Princes Club, Middlesex

New website LIVE

2010-05-13T12:54:00.002+01:00

www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk

Easier to navigate
Easier to search for events
Easier to register
New gallery too

Let us know what you think.

Goggles Dirt divering it up

2010-05-04T19:22:00.001+01:00

Dirt Divas April 2010
Originally uploaded by dirtdivas

Girls MTB training rides

Sponsor my Ironman cousin

2010-04-30T09:14:00.004+01:00

Simon my cousin is raising money for MND Association.

Help reach the £10,000 target and help Simon get around the Utah Irnoman

Check out the details here http://www.ironmanstgeorge.com

Simon Weller is fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association - JustGiving

2010-04-30T09:14:00.001+01:00

Simon Weller is fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association - JustGiving

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Clandon Park Run results live

2010-04-24T18:47:00.003+01:00

Check your results and photos from today's race.

We hope you all enjoyed the 10k and 4k and Junior Fun runs today. All proceeds are going towards the George Abbot School charities. Full details on the website.

If you enjoyed today's race, you'll love the new Long Leg Run. 10k and 5k cross country runs

Swim Super Series

2010-04-21T11:54:00.009+01:00

Entry now open for the Swim Super Series.

3 dates
10 July
7 August
4 September

Choose either 1.5k or 3.8k

Prizes sponsored by Blueseventy

www.swimsuperseries.co.uk

New swim races coming soon

2010-04-16T08:46:00.003+01:00

A leaked press release reveals that allabouttriathlons is launching the new Swim Super Series.
3 races held at the Princes Club lakes, near Heathrow
3 dates July, August and September
1.5k or 3.8k chip timed races

More details to follow!

New website coming soon

2010-04-11T15:10:00.004+01:00

The long awaited and much talked about new allabouttriathlons website, is due to be launched soon.

In comparison to long build-ups from the Xfactor silence to big brother evictions, allabouttriathlons is really milking this one. Having talked about it for years and finally done something about it, we're now very close to launching the new site.

Easier to navigate
Easier to search for events
Quicker to register

Here's a snap shot of the new site just to get you excited

XTF early bird discount

2010-03-28T21:08:00.003+01:00

Register NOW to get 10% discount on registration to any of the ForGoodnessShakes XT Festival events.

XTT - Triathlon
XTD - Duathlon
XTS - Swim only
XTM - 4hr Enduro
XT10 - 5k, 10k or 21k xc running

UK's LARGEST OFF ROAD TRIATHLON and off road festival.

www.xtfestival.co.uk

The Early bird discount will expire in April so avoid disappointment and sign up soon.

Bolt round the Holt results

2010-03-27T21:18:00.000Z

Provisional results are posted

RESULTS

Please email with any queries

Bolt results

2010-03-27T14:36:00.000Z

Results will be published by 9pm.

Results

Bolt race route published

2010-03-24T20:41:00.000Z

Using our fancy GPS we've measured the route.
Check out the profile and map plotted on google maps

See route here

www.boltholt.co.uk

allabouttriathlons + Sport relief

2010-03-22T20:07:00.001Z

Last weekend allabouttriathlons teamed up with Kenny Jones and the Hurtwood Polo club to raise money for Sport Relief.

This local run for local people drew a crowd of about 150 athletes competing in one of 3 races: 1, 3 or 6 miles xc run around the fields of Surrey.

Newbies and experienced runners took part in this fund raising effort and all enjoyed the BBQ and free cups of tea offered by the Polo club.

Mr Jones ducted out of the 6 mile race early on due to 'other business' afterwhich local athlete Nick Druce led the pack for the remaining 5.9mile race.

Many thanks to all those who contributed to organising this race including the land owners, volunteer marshals and all runners.

Newsletter March 2010

2010-03-16T10:19:00.000Z

Dear Athlete

The Snow+Rock G3 series finished last week end.

The for first time athletes can download their photos for FREE. Did you get yours? Sussexsportphotography

We hope your training and racing is on track and look forward to seeing you at one of our next races. Below are details of what's happening:

The much talked about Long Leg Run is now open for registration. 5k or 10k xc running set on the North Downs. If you liked the G3 series then this race is just for you!
Capacity of 400 so please sign up soon.
Enter now 16 May

The Hard as Snails xc 10k is also now open for registration. A 10k loop around St Martha's Church and the Pilgrims Way.
Hilly and breathtaking.
Over 450 athletes last year! This too will sell out. Enter now 14 Aug

The For Goodness Shakes XTFestival introduces 2 new events for this 2 day festival.
MTB Enduro and Swim only along with triathlon - duathlon - running - swimming
Enter now 25-26 Sept

Look out for our new website going live soon. It will be:
Easier to navigate
New calendar of events
Simple registration
So don't be surprised if it looks unfamiliar.

Lastly: follow us on facebook for the latest updates from allabouttriathlons

Snow+Rock G3 March results

2010-03-09T19:17:00.000Z

What a great finish to the 2010 series.
We hope you all enjoyed the racing and the free digital photos.

Please feel free to offer any feedback on any aspect of the races.
Chip timing, prizes, car parking, registration, photos, results...

Report from Sussex Sport Photography
A weekend of good bright weather and great running on Saturday near Guildford at the last of the Snow and Rock G3 races saw Sam Gardner clean up across the series. All three race galleries are online now and with free screen resolution (800px long) images ready to download and use wherever you want to i.e. facebook, blogs, emails etc.

The Gallery can be found here, as can links to the other two G3 races:

Snow+Rock G3 #march : http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=26tzff3
as well as links to the race page and results.

Long Leg 2010

2010-02-23T19:53:00.000Z

Measured route map now live here

Garmin Connect -
Activity Details for Untitled

Long Leg 2010

2010-02-19T09:31:00.000Z

Long Leg Run - 5k &10k

New race

The same organisers of the Snow+Rock G3 Series have designed the new Long Leg Run, across the magnificent North Downs in Surrey. Located near to Guildford the 5k xc run route takes in the pine forests and woodland trails synonymous with breathtaking country running.

Choose from the 5 or 10k option to take part in the inaugural race 16 May 2010 and sign up online.

Chip timing, refreshments, prizes, bag drop, online registration and free parking are all available.
The local running shop Fitstuff sponsors prizes and offers great deals for those needing to upgrade their equipment.

Prizes www.Fitstuff.net - Guildford, Surrey
Race details / registration www.longlegrun.co.uk
Contact: Rory Macpherson 01306 731 305

Free digital photos for G3 athletes

2010-02-15T08:50:00.001Z

All athletes can download thier photos for free!

Just follow the links from the results page, enter your bib number and hey presto!

You can then send these to your facebook profile, friends and family

Sussex Photography blog

Snow+Rock G3 February results

2010-02-13T22:07:00.000Z

Results now live for Feb 2010
We hope you all enjoyed your race!

RESULTS

TCR show

2010-02-12T21:48:00.000Z

See you all at the TCR Show Esher Racecourse.

all about triathlons has it's own stand!

We'll be hot footing it over to the show after the Snow+Rock G3.

Snow+Rock G3 February route

2010-02-05T13:35:00.000Z

Here's the race route for the February 2010 G3

Garmin Connect -
Activity Details for Untitled

Snow+Rock G3 February

2010-02-04T07:04:00.000Z

This race is now sold out and there's no registration on the day - I'm afraid.

We hope you all enjoyed your free digital photos. Have you posted them to your facebook profile yet?

Free digital photos for G3 athletes

2010-01-28T20:47:00.000Z

Download your free photos from the results page

It's included in your entry fee!

http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/gallery.tlx?containerid=120080

Sussex Sport Photography blog released

2010-01-25T21:21:00.000Z

Get the latest write up from Sussex Sport Photographers here

Snow+Rock G3 Jan results live

2010-01-23T14:40:00.000Z

Live at www.g3series.co.uk
Download your free digital photos from the website too!

Snow + Rock G3 January

2010-01-17T19:31:00.000Z

Route published here.
10.16km

Garmin Connect -
Activity Details for
Snow+Rock G3 January

Snow + Rock G3 2010 sold out

2010-01-12T20:40:00.001Z

Thanks to all the support from our athletes the Snow+Rock G3 series is now fully booked.

There's no registration on the day and only volunteer marshals can get free entry to any race, in return for helping on one or other events. PLease just email or call for details.

Toby

Snow + Rock G3 - February Sold out March almost full

2010-01-06T18:14:00.000Z

All spaces will be taken for all Snow+Rock G3 series races by next week.

Only volunteer marshals can get entry for free.

Next races are www.boltholt.co.uk and clandon park races

Snow + Rock G3 - February

2010-01-03T21:40:00.000Z

Entry closing this week. Only 20 spaces left.
www.g3series.co.uk

G3 series

2009-12-26T15:55:00.000Z

G3: The January races is completely oversold and no more entries are being taken. Spaces for February and March also are now running short.

Bolt: race date released and entry now open - 27 March 2010

Clandon Park Run: entry opening very soon - 24 April 2010

Hard as snails: Entry opening soon -date set 14 August 2010

Winter Walk

2009-11-22T20:42:00.000Z

All are welcome to join the aat team for a Winter walk up St Martha's back passage.

2pm
6 December 2009
Halfpenny lane Car Park, Guildford

RSVP

bring friends and family

Regards
Toby

hard As Snails 10

2009-11-17T20:54:00.001Z

Provisional date 14 August 2010 set for the 2nd hardassnails 10k raising awareness of the Surrey Wildlife Trust

www.hardassnails.co.uk

The Loseley Park 10k 2009

2009-11-03T11:28:00.000Z

The Loseley Park 10k 2009

Official Pictures from the Loseley Park 10k and 4k are now live and online http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=34pzf1d

On a sunday that we would all probably rather forget about the rain and the wind, and remember the guts, determination and the fun had by everyone it was a good turn out at Loseley Park to raise funds for the CHASE hospice care for children charity.

A map of the route plotted by one of the runners can can be found here http://connect.garmin.com/activity/17744346

Very well done to everyone who a)decided to get out and do it regardless of the weather forecast and b)completing the course. Fingers crossed we'll see you at more of the AAT cross country events through their winter race series the G3's

The Loseley Park 10k 2009

Loseley 10k and 4k completed

2009-11-01T13:34:00.000Z

No amount of rain and wind could turn away 1000 determined runners.

As sponsorship money pours in for the Chase Children's Hospice over 1000 runners braved the elements and hills to complete the 4th Loseley run.

The charity hope to raise over £35,000.

A special thanks to the marshals who helped with the race and who stood in the driving rain for over 2hrs.

Photos can be downloaded soon from the results page.

Vote for your favorite xc triathlon here

2009-10-21T16:56:00.001+01:00

Vote for the XTT here on the 220magazine poll

http://www.220triathlon.com/webform/220-triathlon-awards-2010

Sporstwoman of the year Chrissie Wellington

2009-10-21T10:17:00.000+01:00

Vote now for Sporstwoman of the year

Chrissie is up for Sunday Times Sporstwoman of the year. You can vote for her on line but need to register for Times on Line first. www.timesonline.co.uk/sportswomen

Sussex photo race round up

2009-10-06T21:09:00.000+01:00

http://sussexsportphotography.blogspot.com/2009/09/fgs-extreme-terrain-festival-photos-now.html#comment-form

Callards Orientator 09

2009-10-03T15:26:00.000+01:00

Another fine day and another fine race. The Callards Orientator dispatched 70 athletes across Guildford town centre and over the surrounding hills.

Some athletes ran 10k and some 14k - you can guess who won!

Results to be posted soon.

The last racers can be seen here

Prizes from Asics, Fitstuff and Suunto are in the post too.

Please send your pictures and GPS routes in on email here

Sam Gardner

2009-09-28T17:00:00.000+01:00

Winner of the XTD sprint

More great photos from Sussex Sport Photography coming soon here
http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=advzev3

XTF report Roger Fowkes

2009-09-28T12:52:00.000+01:00

http://www.tri247.com/article_5941.html

FGS X Terrain Festival

2009-09-27T14:46:00.001+01:00

What a race day?! and congratualtions to everyone that took part: not least the 25 volunteer marshals who helped organise the whole event.

819 entries, 450 free hot dogs issued, 700 bottles of For Goodness Shakes

Results and split times will be posted on Tuesday meanwhile provisional results are now live. www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/results.php

Prizes are posted out Tuesday.

Did you enjoy the event? Have you any feedback? Just email or comment on this blog.

Check out your photos on this site www.gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=advzev3

Regards
Toby , Race Director

Orientator 10k

2009-09-05T22:05:00.001+01:00

Orientator race being designed by Dave Rollins

Orientator 10k

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Bike + Run route XTF - we ran 11k today phew!

2009-09-05T13:51:00.001+01:00

Garmin Connect -
Activity Details for
Bike + Run route XTF

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Race organising

2009-09-02T22:10:00.000+01:00

Planning XTF. Meeting man about catering. Ordered big signs. Sold over 550 tickets already.

Hard As Snails 09

2009-08-25T19:13:00.000+01:00

354 athletes completed the awesome new hardassnails xc run, raising awareness of the Surrey Wildlife Trust. (The guys who manage the land and keep it looking fantastic)

Runnersworld ratings proved that the event was a huge success, with the 9.6k race being completed in 35 minutes.

Results are now online and photographs are ready for download

Next 10k is the XT10k, 26 September. Part of the X Terrain Festival www.xterrainfestival.co.uk

Guy Jenkins completes Long Distance

2009-07-17T09:29:00.000+01:00

Guy finished Roth Long Distance in a shocking sub 15 hrs and ends up on a drip. What a drip! but well done guy for getting a photo of him with Chrisse Wellington who had finished the same race, but about 6 hrs earlier

Life after St Martha’s back passage

2009-03-17T18:20:00.000Z

Snow + Rock G3 run series

The Surrey hills, undulating countryside and woodlands were home to the final of the Snow+Rock G3 run series, which came to an end this weekend. Over 950 athletes completed one or more of the gruesome 10k runs made only slightly more bearable by the fancy new electronic chip timing system and For Goodness Shakes recovery drink waiting at the finish line.

The knee trembling back passage, sandy paths and long slippery fields didn’t deter the athletes as they scrambled across the line wishing they’d never taken up running in the first place. Regular G3 runners including Jake Moran, Andy Ward, Dave Rollins, Sarah Rollins and Louise Curtis dominated the races, some of which were seen racing the next day in another 20k xc race!

Full credit is due to the 38 volunteer marshals who helped bring this race together and with whom the races would not work. Further gratitude is also accredited to Surrey Wildlife Trust who manages the land throughout the year for walkers, cyclists and runners alike.

Full results can be found on the website www.g3series.co.uk

Dear Marshal

2009-03-17T18:19:00.001Z

Dear Marshals

We can't say thank you enough for all your help with this years G3, but thank you all the same! Over 913 athletes completed one of the 3 events, each of which were brilliantly managed by the 38 marshals who helped out.

With our new timing system the pressure was off, which freed up valuable worrying time for me to talk to the athletes. Yet again the feedback mostly centered around the enthusiastic marshals and how great the all about triathlon events are. Runner's world ratings were over 93%!! So let's all pat ourselves on the back.

Everyone gets free entry to any race so please just let me know. (Upcoming event's details can be found on the website.)

Please offer feedback on your experience of marshalling so that we can improve things for next time. We're very aware of the importance of marshals to the races without which we'd be scuppered.

Thank you again and we hope to see you all again soon.

Toby and Rory

Technical training top

2009-02-24T10:00:00.000Z

We've decided not to sell cotton t-shirts for each event, but instead offer these fancy training tops. What do you think? The idea is that because few people wear the cotton t-shirts, we hoped instead athletes might invest in something a little more stylish and useful.

You can follow the link on the home page to make a purchase.

Snow+Rock G3 February 09

2009-02-16T14:11:00.000Z

The crisp frost and clear blue skies made for another excellent day of xc running.

After a brief health and safety talk from the race director, 320 runners charged off towards St Martha's back passage and the church.

First athletes [D Rollins M and S Rollins W] cruised the course in just over 40 minutes.

The new chip timing system is proving accurate and very proficient. This, along with free recovery drinks and bananas, now sets the G3 apart from another 10k as a UK top race.

And for those who've pushed themselves to far and need help contact Vida Health for their 20% discount on treatments. more info here

Results can be viewed here
Photos by Sussex Sports Photography can be bought here
Training tops can be purchased here

2009-02-04T15:42:00.000Z

Dear Athlete,

Happy new year from the all about triathlons team.

We hope that your training plans are going to schedule and we look forward to providing you a great year of racing.

To keep up with technology we've started to using electronic chip timing for some events. This frees up our volunteer marshals' time and ensures a more accurate and speedier results service.

Bolt round the Holt: 5k, 10k and half marathon distance. All proceeds for this event go to the GUTS and St Luke's cancer charities. The half marathon distance is an ideal practice for all London marathon runners. 9 April 2009 www.boltholt.co.uk

Surrey Wildlife Trust and all about triathlons are proud to be launching a new
"Why, what, when and what?" again, I hear you say. Basically a summer G3 back-to-front. 22 August 2009

Details coming soon

Entry now open and date released for the FGS X Terrain Festival.After a record breaking 2008 we now offer a relay team race for those looking to share the racing with your friends. 26 September 2009

The January race was masterfully completed by John Dewey [39:49] and Sarah Rollins [44:32.] Over 320 athletes turned up for the first of the series where we experimented with chip timing. all about triathlons will now be offering electronic timing for all G3 10ks. Note: February and March races will sell out imminently.

events and stuff

all about triathlons has designed a super cool training top made from the high quality technical fabric to wick away sweat.
Sales of these have proved very popular and supplies are just keepig up with demand.

more events...

www.boltholt.co.uk
Alice Holt Forestry land. 5k, 10k or 21k. The choice is yours.

www.clandonparkrun.co.uk
Over 1000 athletes xc racing across a private estate. Choose from 10k, 4k or kids fun races. Perfect for all the family.

all about triathlons

Snow+Rock G3 sells out

2009-01-09T15:04:00.001Z

The famous G3 10k race is soon to sell out. The first date with exhaustion is 24 January. Entry for this will close this weekend.

If you do manage to enter please share a lift, walk or bike to the race. Car parking is limited

Regards

Xtreme Terrain Festival 08

2008-09-29T16:13:00.000+01:00

The FGS! Xtreme Terrain Festival is special. Why?

Firstly it is the largest day of cross country racing. Where duathletes, triathletes, aquathletes and 10k runners converge on one area to race in their chosen event during the course of a morning and only 40 minutes from London. Along with the usual (optional) wetsuits for the open water swim, mountain bikes and off road running trainers is the order of the day.
Secondly no matter what the weather during the prior days / weeks, the sun always seems to shine on this day of racing.

Sure enough, right on cue on Saturday 27th September the mist burned away to reveal the lake in all its sparkling splendor. Divine intervention? Possibly. But whatever the trick was, the out, back, round the island and exit and re-entry swim course was devoured by the aquathletes and triathletes. On land the course also did not fail to satisfy. The bike course was a 6km lap combining endurance, adrenaline surging downhill and short, sharp, lung-busting climbs! The bikers got quicker and quicker as the course became more and more familiar. However, for some cramp had something to say about that!
The run was a 5k lap which started off pleasant enough but soon descended into muddy tracks. However all mud soon dried off on the stretch across the open heath land bathed in sunshine. Although for those racing in the10k earlier in the morning it was more like running on misty moorland and through foggy forest!

Race organisers all about triathlons say that x country aquathlons, duathlons and triathlons are fast becoming serious race propositions. Athletes now train specifically for these events. No longer are they considered a race to do as a “nice way to finish off the season”.

Snow + Rock G3

2008-01-17T14:24:00.000Z

268 people arrived for the first Snow + Rock G3 run. We hope you enjoyed the race and now would love to hear back from you. Please leave any comments here:

FGS Xtreme Terrain Festival

2007-11-21T16:42:00.000Z

New date released: 27 September 2008

Callards Orientator

2007-06-27T10:08:00.000+01:00

Enjoy running frantically across unmade woodland tracks? This could be the iedal event for you!

News

2007-05-07T18:59:00.000+01:00

Our new funky website is now live. What do you think?

The site now shows loads of images from our past events using flickr and includes this blog - so athletes can keep in touch.

Let us know what you think

Clandon Park

2007-04-18T17:58:00.000+01:00

10k, 4k and fun run raising money towards building and equipping the newPerforming Arts & Sixth Form Centre at George Abbot School, Guildford.
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Orientator

2007-04-11T08:58:00.000+01:00

Hawley Lake, Camberley, Hampshire, 18 November 2007, 9am

Fed up with running in the same direction as everyone else? The 10K Orientator combines a 10k mass start running race with electronic check points and a map. No compass or previous orienterring experience required!

Using the map provided and the electronic widget, visit each of the check points in any order.

You will invariably be running the same route as other athletes and in the same direction but, will you be able to keep up with them and are they going the right way?

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