BRUCE TRIATHLON CLUB

OPEN WATER SWIM TRAINING – LOCHORE MEADOWS, FIFE

Dates:             Saturday   8 June 2002          1000

                        Thursday 13 June 2002         1830

                        Sunday    16 June 2002         1000

                        Tuesday  18 June 2002          1830

Venue:                        Lochore Meadows Country Park, by Lochgelly, Fife.   Follow Signs off the M90/A92 (from south) or off the M90 motorway at Kelty (from North)!

When:                         Pre race dates as above, post race dates as below.   Meet at the Outdoor Pursuits Centre building for 1830 start on weekdays and at 1000 for a start shortly after 1000 start on weekends.

Why:                           To get open water swim training in a benign and safe venue prior to the start of the open water triathlon race season in Scotland.   The above dates have been chosen to give everyone a chance to get one or more training sessions in at Lochore before the Bruce Sprint (Scottish Sprint Championships – 2002, British Junior Championships (U19) -2002 and Police Athletic Association Triathlon Series race- 2002) at the ‘Middies’ on Sunday June 23.   Take the plunge before your first race!

Who:                           The sessions are aimed at everyone from expert to first time open water swimmer.   It is an ideal place to learn with good safety cover, a friendly non-intimidating environment, options for different courses to minimise the effect of bad weather.   Advice and coaching are available and first timers will be fully briefed.    AND HOT SHOWERS!   In 2001 the pre-race Sunday session attracted at least 36 punters – the STA social event of the year!

Kit:                              You need a wetsuit and, early days, either a wetsuit cap or a couple of swim caps.     Your own triathlon wetsuit is strongly recommended but general purpose wetsuits can be hired daily from the Outdoors Pursuits Centre or the Windsurfing School.  (01592 860264)

Other Activities:        There is an excellent choice of running options post the swim and equally an excellent choice of cycling options on the quiet rural roads of Fife.   Scenery is pretty good too.    For the non triathlete there is a fitness trail in the park, windsurfing, birdwatching, and a kiddies play area.    If you were brave enough you could book a Barbie but that will cause the weather to be wet and windy!

Post Bruce Sprint Triathlon: Training every Thursday (at 1830) into August until it gets too cold!

Cost:               All Sessions                  Everyone £2.00

                                                            other than

                                                            Juniors (U19) and Students £1.00

Payable on the day – please bring change!!