Triathlon and Duathlon
* Triathlon Scotland Club Champions 2008, 2010, 2011
* 220 Triathlon magazine 'Club of the Year' 2010
The ERC Tri Squad is Edinburgh RC's multi-sport sub-section, whose aim is to promote the sport of triathlon to all ages and abilities through a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Whether you're a total beginner or racing competitively, we have lots to offer. The club is run by the members through volunteering which means everyone has the chance to get involved - whether you aspire to be a top level coach, or to help collect the swim subs, you will also have something to offer the club!
2012 Info and Training Times »
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Training
Edinburgh RC has several qualified triathlon coaches, and runs regular training sessions, including at least three swimming sessions every week. All the coaches volunteer their time and members are welcome to suggest and help organise new sessions. In addition, every year we organize popular triathlon-specific training week-ends, we have monthly 'Saturday sessions' for skill development, brick sessions and more. Check the What's on? page for the latest times and locations, and for an overlook of club training and activities read the 2012 ERC Tri-Squad Information Newsletter.Racing
Racing can be fun and rewarding, as well as a great way to make sure you keep attending those training sessions! We encourage members of all abilities to take part in races and ERC regularly fields a large team entry in triathlons and duathlons across Scotland. Our members compete at all levels of competition, from local events to international and World Championship level. Each year ERC Tri-Squad has a club handicap championship where you accumulate points by racing and improving on your own previous results. A race calendar focusing on Scottish triathlons is at the bottom of this page, and many other races are listed on EntryCentral.com.Events
ERC club members organise various multi-sport events, including the popular Winter Duathlon series. For 2012, the Tri Squad's race organising body, Edinburgh Racing, has 4 races planned, including the Scottish Championship Sprint race in Lochore Meadows. Details of current club triathlon activities are posted on the What's on? page, and social activities are organized through the erctrisquad Yahoo! group and mailing list. Join the mailing list by sending an e-mail to erctrisquad-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.2012 Race Calendar
Latest Triathlons and Duathlons near Edinburgh listed below. View further events by scrolling down, or choose the 'month' view for more. Click on an event for details or to add to your own calendar.
Photo credits (top to bottom): Graeme K Scott, Louise Smith, Elise Acheson.
Triathlon section of the website maintained by Elise Acheson - e-mail her at elise [ dot ] acheson at gmail [ dot ] com.
News
Guide athlete wanted
Triathlon January Newsletter now out
Featuring an interview with 3 club members who all started triathlon after the age of 40.
Saturday brick session this week
Triathlon December Newsletter now out
With a lovely feature article on the latest Autumn Training Weekend in Callander, plus updates on winter training sessions and more.
ERC Tri-Squad Newsletters
Newsletter December 2011 - Feature article on the fall training week-end, by Jo Tennant.
Newsletter November 2011 - Feature article on doing triathlons after having children, by Jenn Bow.
Newsletter Aug/Sept 2011 - Aberfeldy Triathlon tale, Q&A with coach Rother, Autumn training week-end.
Tri Coaches and Committee
Triathlon mailing list
More information
Please read the Frequently asked questions page and the What's on? page for more information about club activities, or contact the Triathlon coordinator for more information.
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