Tristar training.
2022 Training Calendar
This calendar is subject to change – Please check this page regularly.
Summer 2022
Sessions begin on Sunday 24th April and run until Sunday 10th July.
There is no training on the following dates:
1st May (Bank Holiday)
29th May
5th June
19th June (Beachborough Triathlon)
17th July (Andover Triathlon)
24th July (Dorney Family Triathlon)
From the 8th May, track sessions will be run in the park as the stadium will be closed due to the ongoing redevelopment.
There is no track session if it is a Swim Training week - see dates below.
Swimming timings:
TS/TS1 /TS2 at 3.30pm to 4.30pm
TS3 /Youths and 16 + at 4.30pm until 5.30pm
Swim Training at Reading Blue Coats School
If you have any questions or queries please contact: training@thamesvalleytri.com
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the training session starts. Late arrivals disrupt the flow of the session as they miss the introduction and explanation of the session causing confusion and delays. It will be at the discretion of the Head Coach whether to allow entry to the session. Please avoid putting the coach in this uncomfortable situation and disappointing your child.
What Training do we do?
Our main training session is on a Sunday afternoon, normally at Palmer Park stadium in Reading where we focus on run and bike. Once a month we also run a swimming session, currently at Reading Blue Coat School.
In addition, we run 2 weekly swim plus training sessions (optional). See below for details.
During the summer term we run specific open water sessions at Reading Lake.
We also offer dedicated Advanced track bike sessions (see below) for older members developing their group riding and advanced bike handling skill techniques.
We run half day bike training sessions for all levels at Hillingdon Minet Park Cycle Circuit.
We regularly team up with neighbouring junior triathlon clubs for joint training and friendly competition.
Each year the club is able to put forward individual triathletes for inclusion in regional training events and camps.
Swim Plus Sessions - Cancelled Until Further Notice
These sessions are aimed at members looking to develop their swim technique and stamina. They are only suitable for those able to swim 200m continually, normally Tristar 2 or above. They are suitable for those who do not already swim several times weekly with a swim club.
The sessions will be taken by an experienced swim teacher who has been coaching triathletes for a number of years.
Parents are required to stay. They can wait in the viewing area.
Advanced Bike Track sessions
These are additional track sessions to our normal Sunday ones. They will be led by Club head coach, Derek.
These are development sessions for competent riders focusing on group riding techniques and increase in pace & stamina. These sessions are best suited to those with good cycling stamina already, and are for level Tristar 2 (TS2) and above.
Venues
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Palmer Park Stadium, Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LF
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Palmer Park Field, Palmer Park, Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LF (see note 1)
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Reading Blue Coat School, Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading, West Berkshire RG4 6SU,
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Reading Lake, Copthorne Hotel, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 2AG
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Woodford Park, Woodley, RG5 4LY
Note 1: PLEASE NOTE: This is a public field and there will be other park users. We will do all we can to create our own space but the session may need to be adjusted or cut short if the coaches feel it is not safe to continue.
Equipment Needed
Swim Equipment
Swimming costume
Swim goggles
Water to drink
*If you swim for a swimming club, feel free to bring kick boards, swim fins or pull buoy's if you have them*
Bike Equipment
Roadworthy bike
any bike will do to start - mountain or road bike
Cycle helmet
No helmet = no training
Cycling gloves
Tight-fitting clothes
No baggy trouser bottoms that could catch on the chain
Cycling glasses (optional)
Water to drink
Winter Sessions:
Warm clothing, including a jacket and gloves are compulsory
Run Equipment
Shorts & t-shirt
Warmer clothes for winter
Trainers
Water to drink
*Normally the clothes for cycling and running will be the same, but it is good to dress in layers to be able to take some off when running*