News

138.  Good luck to all those competing in the Ashbourne Duathlon and Thunder 10km run this Saturday.  Remember there are two cycles sessions planned for this Sunday from Barton both starting a 9am.  Keith Dunn is leading a shorter 2 hour ride for Sprint & Olympic racers and Brian Welsh is leading a 100 miler for those doing middle and Ironman distances.

137.  Open water swimming has started at Barton Marina - every Saturday 9-11am and Wednesday 6:30-7pm.  The Meadowside swimming is still going ahead every Saturday morning 7:30-8:30am. 

136.  Results from last weekends races are in.   Well done to Grant McKinlay who completed the National Duathlon Championships (Milton Keynes) in a great time of 2:21:32 and to Henry Gompertz (4:14:31), Colin Rogers (4:20:23), Clare Williamson (6:09:33) and Adrian Williamson (6:09:33) who all completed the London Marathon.  Fantastic results by all. The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click) page.  Please check out the 'Hall of Fame' for any updates.

135.  Due to the requirement of the Saturday morning Meadowside swim session continuing throughout the summer.  The open water swim session time at Barton on Saturday's has now changed to 9am-11am.

134.  We are pleased to announce that the 'Meadowside Swim Session' on Saturday morning will continue throughout the summer.  This is primarly due to the requirements of the junior section and some adults needing the pool training rather than open water swimming. 

133.    Well done to David Hollyoak who finished 32nd overall in the White Horse Half Marathon in a fantastic new club record time of 1:25:50.   David ran under the MVH Tri Club name so now enters the Hall of Fame.

132.     Results from the Burntwood Spring Aquathlon are in.   Well   done to Grant, Ben and especially   Matthew and Helen for completing their first races under the MVH banner!     Also congratulations the Lorna and Andrew McKinlay in competing very well in there respective junior races.   First competative junior races since the formation of the junior section.   Fantastic results by all. The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click)   page.

131.   The next scheduled open water swimming date is   Saturday 26th April 2008.   Please check this website for opening day details (just in case of opening delay, normally due to temperature of water).

130.   We are now accepting junior membership applications.     Details are now available via the 'Junior Section' web page of this website.

129.   Another great weekend for MVH members in the Stafford Half Marathon and the Oakley (Bedford) 20 Mile Run Race.   The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click)   page.   Please check out the 'Hall of Fame' for any updates.   Well done to all who competed.   Keep it up, the season is just around the corner!

128.     Please note that due to all the coaches being engaged elsewhere   this weekend the usual club cycle session on Sunday 16th March is cancelled.

127.   Great results from the Ashby 20 Mile run race - Simon Billson (2:39:18) and Andrew Hyland (2:47:37) and from the Silverstone Half Marathon - Clare Williamson (2:34:55) and Adrian Williamson (2:34:56).   Please check out the 'Hall of Fame' for any updates.

126.   A massive well   done to Keith Dunn, Kate Poxon, Dave Hollyoak, Nigel Elson, Grant McKinlay, Ben Starbuck and Adrian Williamson for completing the 2008 Clumber Duathlon in such fast times!!     The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click)   page.

125.   Please note that due to   a lot of members attending this weekends Clumber Duathlon - 8th march 2008   (including Ben Starbuck), Ben Starbuck will be conducting the 14 mile TT as the Sunday cycle instead of the usual 'long cycle'.   We feel this would benefit people more now that the race season is almost upon us.   Please check your e-mails from Ben Starbuck   on Saturday evening if he is going to cancel due to bad weather etc.   If you want to know Ben's e-mail address or mobile number then please contact Adrian Williamson details.

124.   Good luck to all competing at this weekends Clumber Duathlon.   Please note that traffic gets heavy   about an hour before race start 08:55am therefore please ensure you give yourself enough time to arrive, register and then set up etc.   See you all about 07:30am!

123.   The committee are pleased to announce that MVH have been awarded the 'STAR' Club status from the British Triathlon Federation along with a cash award.   For more information about the STAR award program, please click 'Here'.

122.   Please note that the entry for for the MVH Childrens Triathlon on the 1st June 2008 at noon can be found 'Here'.

121.   Many thanks to everyone who attend the inaugral 'Winter Wonderland' tour on the 10th February 2008.   Hopefully this will be an annual event to kick-off the pre-season training.   A great time was had by all.

120.   Junior Section News - Please note that Grant McKinlay is looking around for safe areas to train the kids.   Once a location has been found then we will release details of training and subscriptions etc.

119.   Please remember - Subscriptions are now due.   To renew your membership via on-line please click 'Here' or to download the application forms and renew by post please download the forms from the membership page 'Here'.

118.   Don't forget.   Its the rearranged Winter Wonderland 80 mile bike tour this Sunday (10th Feb).   Starting from Barton Marina prompt at 9am.   This could take anywhere up to 6 hours.   I will send out details via the weekly 'Notice Board'.   Please make sure that you are ready to start at 9am.   Please note - this could be cancelled at 24 hours notice (due to weather or conditions of roads etc), please keep an eye on your e-mails up to 5pm Saturday.   Please remember this is in place of the usual Sunday cycle ride.  

117.   Well done to Paul Jurczuk and Grant Mckinlay who completed the first race in the 'Chase Race Duathlon Series'.   The race results will be published via the weekly 'Notice Board' e-mail.   For the results click 'Here'.

116.   Well done to all who cycled and raced at the Alsager 5 mile run race yesterday.   A great days training was had by all.   The race results will be published via the weekly 'Notice Board' e-mail and there will be some new entries into the 'Hall of Fame'.   For the results of the race click 'Here'.

115.   We now have an official link to another club.     MVH and 'Plan B' Cycle Racing Team have agreed to create an official link in order to share some training facilities and knowledge.   We are very welcome to attend any of Plan B's reliability rides and TT's and they can join us at our training including our Sunday cycling.   Note - Only MVH members are qualified to compete in the MVH Club Championship and any other competition that we may arrange.   Also, only MVH members can wear our coveted MVH race kit and colours.

Link -   Click here - 'Plan B'

114.   Apologies but due to the weather, the official Winter Wonderland cycle tour is cancelled.   The provisional date to re-schedule this is the 10th February 2008.

113.   Don't forget.   Its the Winter Wonderland 80 mile bike tour this Sunday (20th Jan).   Starting from Barton Marina prompt at 9am.   This could take anywhere up to 6 hours.   I will send out details via the weekly 'Notice Board'.   Please make sure that you are ready to start at 9am.   Please note - this could be cancelled at 24 hours notice (due to weather or conditions of roads etc), please keep an eye on your e-mails up to 12 noon Saturday.

112.   A big thank you to Kate Poxon and Paul Allsop for arranging the 'Basic Life Support' training yesterday (13th Jan), it was well worth arranging and attending and I believe gives everyone more confidence if anything does happen (touch wood!).   Thank you to all who attended, I believe we all gained something extra from this training.

111.   Almost time to renew that membership (current membership ends on the 31st January 2008).   To renew your membership, please 'Click' .   You can renew by post or online 'Here' .

82.   This weekend is another big weekend for the club, as numerous members are competing in the Derby Triathlon.   Some committee members will be on site at Etwall from 6am so please find us so we know your there.   The club tri-mobile (Rav 4) and club banner will be at   Etwall from approx 6am Sunday 16th September.   If you cannot find us please contact   07747 100688 or 07810 467593 when you arrive to arrange a place to meet up.   Please note, hopefully Burntwood Tri Club will bring there gazebo which I have arranged to share as a meeting place on the day.

81.   Well   done to Paul Jurczuk, Nigel Elson, Grant McKinlay and Desiree Cowie for completeing the Vitruvian Middle on the 8th September, all   producing fabulous!     Also a massive congratulations to Matthew Nell for finishing second overall at the Warwick Sprint Triathlon on the 9th September 2007.  

80.   End of Season Aquathlon, Barton Marina, 900 meters (approx) – 5km, 10:30am - 29 September 2007

This is an end of season race designed to get everyone together at open water swimming for one last hurrah before we move into the ‘Winter Training Schedule’. Everyone is welcome, irrelevant of standard and a few members will be in the bar afterwards for lunch. There are no prizes for the event this year (just the title of Aquathlon Champion), but results with splits (accurate as possible) will be published on the website. The late time is to give the water as much opportunity as possible to warm up!!

Entry £3.00 for everyone members and non-members. Entries on the day only. Registration will be at the normal registration point at Open Water Swimming (the car!).

79.     The last day for open water swimming this season is Saturday 29th September 2007.  

The winter schedule starts from the 1st October and therefore the pool sessions are as follows:  

Monday 8-9pm - Cost £3.00 per member per session (£4.00 per non-member per session) at Friary Grange Leisure Centre, Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EU.   This session is shared with Burntwood Triathlon Club.

Saturday 7:30-8:30am - Cost £2.50 per member per session (£3.00 per non member per session) at Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton-on-Trent.   This may incorporate the new junior section swimming but will primarily concentrate on adults until the new coaches have qualified and the junior section has been started.

Therefore the swimming on Wednesday evening with Burton Swimming Club is now cancelled as one lane is now not enough for our expanding club.

Please, please, please, please use the Saturday session it or we may lose it.   Swimming time is a premium at Meadowside and I know some of you go to other clubs swimming sessions, but please support your club.

78.   Congratulations to all who completed the ITU Triathlon World Championships last weekend.   Dan Hawksworth, Abbey Norman, Stacey Eccles, Steve Elliot and Brian Welsh competed in the Olympic and Sprint   races and produced some great times and I've heard a fabulous time was had by all and the atmoshere was electric.

77.     The normal Sunday ride this weekend is cancelled (2nd September 2007) due to the Audax.   All the people competing in the Audax 107km cycle this Sunday,   please meet in Rosliston latest 9:00am (hurrah, a lie in!!) ready for starting at 9:30am in Rosliston.   It looks like its going to be dry weather!       This will be a very comfortable ride at a pace we all can handle. This is not meant to be a race but an exercise on time in the saddle. We should be back by the very latest 2-3pm, even if we have a really long lunch. If anyone wants to race it, then please bring your own map.

76.       Congratulations to all who completed the Rugby Sprint and Blithfield Olympic last weekend.   Glynis Yates (Rugby), Dave Hollyoak, Paul Jurczuk, Nigel Elson, Rachel Hall, Ben Starbuck, Adrian Williamson, Warren Simms, Andy Hyland, Sam Johns, Kate Poxon and Melanie Bridgen   competed in the races and a great time was had by all.

75.   Times for Blithfield will be published via e-mail Yahoo Groups by Thursday 22nd August 2007.

74.   Please remember that the usual MVH cycling session this Sunday (26th August) is cancelled due to all the current MVH coaches competing in either Paris-Brest-Paris, Blithfield or Rugby this weekend.

73.     A massive congratulations to Paul Allsop for completing his first Ironman at Sherborne in the Ironman UK on the 19th August.     Party hard, Paul!     A fab 41% of the club are now Ironman finishers.    

Many Congrats to all who completed the Belvedere 10km run on the 19th August.   Dave Hollyoak, Nigel Elson, Ben Starbuck, Abbey Norman, Rachel Hall and Keith Dunn all competed in the race.

72.   Please note that all club coaches and some MVH members will be attending the London   Triathlon   this weekend (4-5th August 2007).   Therefore the Sunday Cycle this weekend (5th August) is cancelled.   This does not effect the Open Water Swimming this Saturday (4th August) as this will continue as normal.

71.     Well done to   Matthew Nell who finished the Trentham Big Half in an astonishing time.   Although this was not a Club Championship race, Matthew now tops the Hall of Fame in the 'Middle Distance' catagory as he entered as an 'MVH Tri Club'   member.      

70.     Well done to   Sam Johns and Melanie Bridgen who completed the Lincoln Sprint Triathlon in great times.   Although this was not a Club Championship race, both   put in great performances.      

69.       Well   done to David Hollyoak, Rachel Hall, Stacey Eccles and Brian Welsh for completeing the Wakefield Olympic on the 8th July, all   great finishing   times!     Also a massive congratulation to Grant McKinlay for completing his first Ironman in Austria on the 8th July.     His message to us this morning is that he did'nt drink to much beer after the race but he is going to make up for this today.   Party hard!!!    

68.         Dont forget, there are a few members competing in the Wakefield Olympic Triathlon and Ironman Austria this weekend (8th July 2007).   We wish them all the best of luck and hope that they come home safe and injury free.

67.         A massive well   done to Warren Simms, Nigel Elson, Adrian Williamson, Alex Arrowsmith, Simon Billson and Des Cowie   for completeing the Ironman Switzerland on the 24th June 2007, all in fantastic times!   Sadly Paul Jurczuk had to pull out due to an accident he suffered on the run, but he is ok and already planning his next Ironman!    

Also a big thanks to all the supporters who attended in Switzerland as there encouragement was a great help and was heard by everyone who competed, not just MVH!   Many thanks to Ben Starbuck and Rachel who looked after the OW Swimming and Sunday Cycling respectively and thank you all to everyone who watched the Ironman Live broadcasts and supported us from back home in UK.   The support from UK and every member and non-members was greatly appreciated and brought many an Ironman to tears on several occasions.  

I know that some members competed in some non-club championship races and a great big well done to them all.   I beileve this includes Melanie, Sam, Ben, Paul, and Keith (I apologise if I have missed anyone.   Grant McKinlay also competed in the European Duathlon Championships in Edinburgh   and recorded a very decent and respectable time, well done to him.    

Please see the results page for the times and updated Championship Standings.   Please also note that there have been a few changes to the 'Hall of Fame' web page.

65.     Please note that the Redditch Triathlon - 20th May 2007 (Race 6) has been dropped from the MVH Championship and has been replaced with the Burntwood Triathlon - 20th May 2006 (now Race 6).   This is due to nobody from the club taking part in Redditch but two members, Paul Allsop and David Hollyoak, are taking part in Burntwood.   Good luck to both.   Results to follow next week.

64.   A massive well   done to all who competed at Stratford (Melanie Bridgen, Sam Johns, Clare Williamson, Ben Starbuck, Warren Simms, Adrian Williamson, Andy Hyland, Des Cowie, Alex Arrowsmith   and Nigel Elson).   A great big congratulations to Melanie Bridgen who won her   race in her first ever race!   Everyone enjoyed the day despite the bad weather, (only when then girls were all racing).   Also a big well done to Grant McKinlay who competed in the Skinfit Triathlon in Derby.   Please see the results page for the times and updated Championship Standings.   Please also note that there have been a few changes to the 'Hall of Fame' web page.

63.   For all club members attending the Stratford Sprint and Super Sprint this weekend the club 'Tri mobile' and club HQ will be attending the   from approx 06:30am, Sunday 13th May 2007.     Any questions please call Adrian Williamson on 07810 467593.

Registration - Please note that some member will be registering on Saturday.   Please contact Adrian Williamson for more details..

62.   Cancelled - Usual Sunday Cycle Ride - 13th May 2007.   Due to all the club coaches being at the Stratford Triathlon this Sunday or getting ready for the Ironman Lanzarote (and the usual replacements Ben Starbuck and Rachel Hall being either at Stratford or away in London), I am afraid that we will have to cancel this weekends club cycle ride from the Meynell.

61.   Well done to Warren Simms and Glynis Yates for completing the Southwell Sprint Triathlon in such fabulous times.   Please see the results page for the times and updated Championship Standings.

60.   Congrats to Grant McKinlay (above picture), Ben Starbuck and Nigel Elson for completing the Ashbourne Duathlon in such good times.   Please see the results page for the times and updated Championship Standings.

70.     Please note that the 'Open Water Swimming' is now open.   Every Wednesday evening 6:30pm-7:30pm and every Saturday morning 8am-10am.   The location can be found here at 'Barton Turns Marina' .     Our first training session will be this Saturday 21st April 2007   8am-10am.   Please keep yourself updated on the 'Training ' page for details but you must understand and agree to the code of conduct and complete the form before entering the lake.

69.   MVH Tri Club member Grant Mckinlay has qualified for the World Duathlon Championships at the Cambridge Duathlon last Sunday 15th April!   I believe this may also qualify his automatically for the European Championships.   His times were:   Grant Mckinlay Position=88th / Cat Position=9th.   First Run = 00:28:54 (7.5km) Bike = 01:13:51 (40km) Second Run = 00:30:1canceled (7.5km) Overall = 02:12:55.   I'm sure that you will join me in congratulating Grant in his success.

68.   Please be aware that we will be trying to set up the open water swimming venue this Wednesday 18th April 2007, therefore the Meadowside pool session is suspended.   All current MVH members are welcome to attend the open water set up this Wednesday FOC! 6:30pm to approx 8pm.   Possible pub afterwards??

67.   A big thank you to all who have been training hard over the last 6 months.   Each member has been training for various distances and turning up most weekends to slog it out over the winter and getting in that vital base training.   Although the duathlon season has started, it is now only couple more weeks before 'Southwell' which is our first Championship Triathlon.   Also, many thanks to all those who have recently joined us and are training for triathlons throughout the summer.   Good luck to all and lets hope for a   fabulous season.  

66.   The next Audax has been confirmed as the 28th April 2007, starting in Droitwich.   This will be a 207km bike ride.   For details, please contact any of the club committee or Adrian Williamson.

65.   Please note that the   'Open Water Swimming' is currently suspended due to the low temperature of the water.   Please   take a daily look at the 'Home' page or this   page for any updates of when the lake temperature is high enough to swim in.

64.     There will be a late addition to the Club Championship Races, which I completely forgot about.   The Ironman UK will be added from today (19th March), no more will be added after today.   My apologies to Paul Allsop.

63.   Excellent News - The club has a new 'Club Member Discount Sponsor'   for 'Advanced Massage Therapist' - Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Injuries & Medical Conditions, plus Relaxation Massage.   For details please see 'Sponsors Link' page.

62.   The next Audax will take place on Sat 28th April 2007.   Details to be confirmed.

61.   Many thanks to all who competed in the Audax 200km yesterday (18th March), despite the bad weather at the end, everyone kept a good sense of humour to the end.

60.   Congrats to Grant McKinlay (above picture), Ben Starbuck and Paul Allsop for completing the Clumber Duathlon in such good time.   Please see the results page for the times.

59.   The list of all the 2007 MVH Tri Club Championship races can be found 'here' .

58.   Well done to all those who competed at the 'Alsager 5' road race on the 4th February 2007.     A list of results can be found 'here' .  

57.   Please note that pre-season training is now taking place every Wednesday at Meadowside 8:20-9:10pm (swimming -   £2.50), and every Sunday at either 8am or 9am (depending on your abilities) from the Meynall and Ingram Arms pub in Hoar Cross (Cycling and running - free). All welcome.

56.   Brian Welsh is offering various triathlon holidays and weekends on his web page 'here' .

55.   Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

Training over the festive period will be limited to individual swimming (see my e-mails from Yahoo Groups) and two cycle rides on Sunday 24th December and Sunday 31 December (again, please see the Yahoo Groups for details).

See you all over the festive period and in the New Year, have a good one!

54.   More fabulous news from National League.   Something else to celebrate come the Xmas Party. Quote from Kevin Robinson - Organiser of the National Triathlon League.

53.   Great news.   We have been awarded the funds to buy equipment for exclusive use by MVH Tri Club!! How great is that!!

52.     In our first season, MVH Tri Club has finished 13th in the National Triathlon League! Grant McKinley finished 44th, Alex Arrowsmith 76th and Adrian Williamson, 82nd.

51.   There will be a club cycling/training session this Sunday 26th November 2006 starting from two places this week:

1. The Meynell Pub in Hoar Cross - 8:00am. See map link (DE13 8RB )

2. John Port School, Main Street, Etwall, Derbyshire - 9:00am. See map link (DE65 6LU )

Its up to you where you start from but the start from Hoar Cross will add approx 20 miles (Hoar cross to Etwall and back) to the journey. Therefore, it will take us approx canceled hour to get to Etwall from Hoar Cross and this is the reason we are starting at 8am. The reason we are going via Etwall is to pick up the Derby Triathlon Club who will just be getting over there hangovers from their annual do the night before!!

To confirm:

1. From the Meynall - Cycling session approx 4.5 hours (approx 60-65 miles-ish) followed by a 15-30 min run (only if you want to!). Max heart rate, not above 70% (hurrah!) therefore this should be comfortable for most people.

2. From Etwall - Cycling session approx 3.5 hours (approx 45-50 miles-ish) followed by a 15-30 min run (only if you want to!). Max heart rate, not above 70% (hurrah!) therefore this should be comfortable for most people.

3. There may be a smaller bike session organised by Clare Williamson for approx canceled hour (approx 15-20 miles) in the Hoar Cross area. Please contact or text 07976 240198 for more details.

The sessions will finish approx 13:00-13:30am ish (for sessions canceled and 2). Session 3 TBC (depending on when it starts). Remember to bring money for the café at Carsington and food to eat on your bike to keep you going.

If you want to see what the weather is going to be like for Sunday click below:

Weather

Sunday looks like its going to be really sunny but cold! However, things may change, so I suggest you all keep you eyes on your e-mails and I will confirm if it is cancelled by 5pm on the SATURDAY evening. If you don’t receive anything then it is going ahead as planned. If you don't get e-mails then send me a text message and I will reply straight away (see my mobile number below).

50.   Please note that the usual MVH Tri Club swimming session is CANCELLED next Wednesday (8th Nov) as Burton Swimming Club are holding a children's gala night.   The next swimming at Meadowside in Burton is on Wednesday 15th November from 8:20pm to 9:10pm.

49.   Well done to Grant McKinley for completing the 'Hellrunner Up North' 10 miler in a gutwrenching 1:23:33 and finished 81st out of 952 competitors.   Click on 'Hellrunner'   for the website.

48.   This weekends (Sunday 5th November) training will be taken by Alex Arrowsmith from the Meynell Pub in Hoar Cross at the usual time of 09:00am.   This is due to Adrian Williamson being on official family duties   this weekend.

This session will be split into two:

1. Long cycling session approx 2 hours (approx 30-35 miles-ish) followed by a 15-30 min run (only if you want to!). Max heart rate, not above 70%, therefore this should be comfortable for most people.

2. Cycle session for the more inexperienced of riders (novice types), lasting approx 1-1.5 hours, followed by a short run (again, if you want to!).   Clare will not be at this session, so hopefully someone else will lead this.

47.   Well done to Desiree Cowie who completed the Abingdon Marathon if a PB busting time of 4hrs 15mins (exact time tbc) taking 8 mins of her previous PB and also to Simon Billson, who completed his half marathon in a very respectable 1hr 38 mins.   Both are now in training for the Swiss Ironman, therefore it was good base training!!   Well done to the both of you, yet another fantastic effort from   club members as usual.

46.   The club AGM took place on Sunday 15th October 2006.   The minutes of the meeting and the Chairman's report can be found on the 'Committee'   page of this website.   Anyone who requires a copy of the accounts, please contact the club treasurer, details of which can be found on the 'Contact Us'   page of this website.

45.   Stacy Eccles has provided a link to the website which shows pictures of her competing in the ITU World Age Group Championships Her   bib number was 1905.   http://www.asiphoto.net/europe.html.   I can't post them on the website as they are encrypted, which is a shame as they are really good.

44.   The final results of the 2006 club championships table can be found 'here'.   The names of the winners for the male and female catagories will be confirmed at the AGM.

43.   There will be a club cycling/training session this Sunday 15th October 2006 at 9:00am starting from the Meynell Pub in Hoar Cross (there is too much construction work happening at Barton Marina for my car's comfort).

42.   Due to the new open water swim session on Wednesday evenings now finished.   We have now moved back to Meadowside pool (Burton-on-Trent) starting this Wednesday (11th Oct 2006).   Cost is still £2.50 per session per member from 8:20pm to 9:10pm.

41.   After a long hard season we now have something to shout about and claim as the club's first title and honour!   We unexpectedly won the relay event at the Carsington Duathlon!   A fabulous effort was made by the team and held off the late challenge from the runners up.   The winners prizes are currently be sampled in celebration (wine)!   This now means that we are a competative club! Therefore we will have to at least defend our title next year.   Don't think you won't be picked for the team as the quickest does not necessarily mean automatic choice.

So well done to Alex Arrowsmith, Rachel Hall and Adrian Williamson who blazed the trail in a time of 1:37:01 for 5k-30k-5k.   The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click)   page.

39.   Forgot - because of the Carsington Duathlon, there will be no usual weekend group training as all the coaches are at Carsington, sorry.

38.   This weekend is the last 'Target Race' weekend for the club, as a few members are competing in the Carsington Duathlon.   Some committee members will be on site at Carsington from approx 7am so please find us so we know your there.   The club tri-mobile (Rav 4) and club banner will be at   Carsington from approx 7am Sunday 8th October.   If you cannot find us please contact either 07747 100688 when you arrive to arrange a place to meet up.

37.   Well done to all who completed the 'Cat & Fiddle' charity bike ride.     It was hard work but an excellent (hard) course.  

36.   Please note that the Open Water has now finished until next 2007.   Next swim Wednesday 4th April 2007 - time TBC.

35.   Well done to Simon Billson who completed the Halesowen Sprint Distance Triathlon all in a great time for this hilly course.     A   mention should also go out to Sarah Pairman who although not yet a member of MVH   took approx 10 minutes of her previous PB.   The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click)   page.

34.   Please note that the MVH Tri Club Annual General Meeting, will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 15th October 2006 at the following address: Fleetapple Lodge, Maker Lane Farm, Maker Lane, Hoar Cross, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8QR - Tel - 01283 575448

The current committee have decided this due to the landlord of the 'Meynell Pub' being on holiday and therefore cannot commit to a date and we cannot let this linger on any further.

Everyone is invited (however it is not compulsory to attend) and drinks and bites will be provided.   We don't expect this to drag on all afternoon as   we propose that we all go to the pub afterwards………etc. Please confirm your attendance to the Chairman so   we know how much food and drink to buy.

There will probably be some cycle training prior to the AGM to make it a bit more worthwhile attending, however this will be decided closer to the time.

Please note that if anyone would like to be elected onto the committee then please make yourself known to the Chairman soonest. All are welcome however the posts up for re-election are: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Welfare Officer - A job description can be provided if required.

Please click 'agenda'   (Word) 'agenda'   (PDF)   for the format of the meeting, however if you have anything you would like to add then please let me know soonest.

33.   Well done to Grant McKinlay, Alex Arrowsmith, Adrian Williamson and Desiree Cowie who completed the Derby Sprint Distance Triathlon all in fantastic   times.     A special mention for Desiree Cowie who completed the course in a club record 1:29:46 and is now entered into the 'Hall of Fame'.     Desiree beat many 'other clubs' seasoned triathletes and came an impressive 24th out of 44 in her age group!     The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click)   page.

32.   This weekend is a big weekend for the club, as numerous members are competing in the Derby Triathlon.   Some committee members will be on site at Etwall from 7am so please find us so we know your there.   The club tri-mobile (Rav 4) and club banner will be at   Etwall from approx 7am Sunday 17th September.   If you cannot find us please contact either 07747 100688 or 07976 240198 when you arrive to arrange a place to meet up.

31.   The 'Meynell Valley Hunters Triathlon Club' is proud to announce we now have an extra 'Pool' swim session   at Friary Grange Leisure Centre, Lichfield every Monday evening.     This is normally a Burntwood Triathlon Club training session, but they have agreed to let us use the facility.   Our first training session will be Monday 2nd October   8pm-9pm.   Please keep yourself updated on the 'Training ' page for details but you must understand and agree to the 'Burntwood Triathlon Club' code of conduct   before swimming.

Prices will be £4.00 per session for MVH club members.

30.   Well done to Grant McKinlay, Alex Arrowsmith, Adrian Williamson who completed the Vitruvian Middle Distance Triathlon and Simon Billson who completed the Cotswold Triathlon all in excellent times.     The results of all the races can be found on the 'results' (click)   page.

19.   A note to all club members - The club tri-mobile (Rav 4) will be at the London Triathlon exhibition from approx 1pm Friday 4th August and will be at the hotel from approx 5-6pm onwards.   We will have all the new club t-shirts with us, so please contact either 07747 100688 or 07968 699168 when you arrive to arrange a place to meet up.

18.   Just a quick note to inform everyone that the Open Water Swimming at Barton Turns Marina, Barton-under-Needwood (nr Burton-on-Trent) is cancelled this Saturday 5th August 2006, due to construction plans for the site which need the use of the area we currently use for car parking. Therefore for health & safety reasons we do not want any broken triathletes or cars in mid-season!

16.   Training this week (w/c 24 July 2006) will include Open Water Swimming on Wednesday and   Saturday morning.   Bike training if you require it on Saturday morning and distance running on Sundays.   All from Barton Marina at the times stated on the 'Training ' page.

15.     Please note that all club coaches and athletes will be attending the London   Triathlon   next weekend (4-6th August 2006).   Therefore all   training on this particular weekend, including open water swimming to other clubs   is cancelled.   The next club traing session after London will be at Barton Turns 'Open Water Swimming' on   Wed 9th August 2006.

14.   Normal training this week including Open Water Swimming tonight and this Saturday morning.   Bike training if you require it on Saturday morning and distance running on Sundays.   All from Barton Marina at the times stated on the 'Training ' page.

13.   DONT FORGET - We now have our   own private 'Open Water Swimming' training venue at 'Barton Turns Marina' .     Our first training session will be this Saturday 8th July 2006   8am-10am.   Please keep yourself updated on the 'Training ' page for details but you must understand and agree to the code of conduct and complete the form before entering the lake.

12.     Please note that all club coaches will be attending the Beaver   Middle Distance Triathlon   this weekend (9th July 2006).   Therefore all   training on this Sunday is cancelled.   The next club traing session will be at Barton Turns 'Open Water Swimming' on   Wed12th July 2006.

11.   Due to the new open water swim session on Wednesday evenings.   This will now replace the Wednesday evening swimming session at Meadowside.   The pool session at Meadowside will return in the 'winter' training schedule October-March.   The open water venue will only be available to us between April and September each year.

10.   The 'Meynell Valley Hunters Triathlon Club' is proud to announce we now have our   own private 'Open Water Swimming' training venue at 'Barton Turns Marina' .     Our first training session will be Saturday 8th July 2006   8am-10am.   Please keep yourself updated on the 'Training ' page for details but you must understand and agree to the code of conduct and complete the form before entering the lake.

Prices will be £2.00 per session for MVH club members and £3.50 per session for non MVH club members.   Want to save?   Join the club!

9.     The 'Meynell Valley Hunters Triathlon Club' is proud to announce we now have our   own private 'Open Water Swimming' training venue.   We are hoping to have two sessions per week at this venue.   Details will follow once we have confirmation of times, however we are hoping to have our first session on Wednesday 5th July at 7pm.   Please keep yourself updated on the 'Training ' Page for details.

8.   This Wednesdays (14th June) club swim session has been cancelled due to an 'open water' opportunity.   More news to follow on confirmation.

7.     Please note that due to the club coaching co-ordinator being away for summer holidays, the usual 'weekend' club bike and swim sessions are cancelled.   Until the 3rd July 2006 Alex Arrowsmith will be co-ordinating any run or cycling session (07968 699168).  

6.     Normal training resumes this week (5th May 2006) please see the 'Training ' Page for details.

5.     Date to remember - The next 'Mammoth 10 Miler' TT will be on Saturday 8th July 2006, 9am sign in.  

4.   For all club members attending the Bala Middle Distance Triathlon this weekend the club 'Tri mobile' and club HQ will be attending the camping site (Bala) from approx 2pm on Saturday and staying overnight (camping).   All are welcome to join in the frivolity but bring your own tent, food and sleeping bags!   Any questions please call Adrian Williamson on 07747 100688.

3.   Please note that all club coaches will be attending the Bala Middle Distance Triathlon Bala this weekend (3/4th June 2006).   Therefore all the usual training is cancelled.   The next club traing session will be at Meadowside on the 7th June 2006.

2.   Please note that due to the club coaches being away this weekend (27th and 28th May) the usual club bike and swim sessions are cancelled.   If you are attending the open water swim session at Market Bosworth then please contact Alex Arrowsmith for directions or even a lift (07968 699168).   The next club session will be the pool swimming session at Meadowside in Burton on the 31st May 2006.

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