Latest News .......

» Diamond Quest race: Running 15km, kayaking 1km, cycling 45km race on Sat 5th June 2010 in Mourne/Carlingford mountains. Click for more details (doc) (pdf)

» TriLimits race: The first of three races is on 30th Jan 2010. Click for more details (doc) (pdf)

» X-Country 14/11/09: Reg and Andy H raced in round 3 of 10 X-Country races this Sat. A field of 57 braved the weather and hills at Rostrevor for what was a hard 5 mile. Reg finished 11th in 42mins Andy 40th in 49mins. These races are well worth doing and something different check out link for future races. http://www.26extreme.com

» Causeway Coast Trail Marathon : first ever Causeway Coast Trail Marathon....

Bob Davison 29th, 4hr 19min
Andy Payne 50th, 4hr 35 min
Keith Clarke 51st, 4 hr 36 min
Andy Hazzard 73rd 4 hr 54 min

10k results
Joanne Kee 30th 56 mins

This was Big Andys first ever marathon and what a tough one he picked as his first,with those 3oo+ steps out of the Giants Causeway....

» Race around Ireland : Very brief race report for Race Around ireland, with sleep deprivation it was difficult to remember it all! (doc) (pdf)

» Big announcement: Congratulations also to our double Ironman, Bob, who popped the question, over the tannoy at Groomsport, to his better half, Grace, while being interviewed. He would have gone down on one knee if he could have but would still be there trying to get back up.

» Ireman 2009 - Groomsport: Race results(xls). Well done to all that competed in the Ireman 226 Challenge and Half Ireman at Groomsport. What was already a tough course was made more demanding by the elements but all the more rewarding to pass the finish line.

» Carlingford 2009: Race results

» Ironman UK 2009: Read Cathy's report!! (doc) (pdf)

» Slightly different multisport challenge See http://www.roar.ie/

» Double Ironman UK 2009: Read about Bob's epic!! (doc) (pdf)

» A slightly different challenge!! : All club members..... I am looking at doing something different in the winter season instead of biking, swimming and running I would like a different challenge and came across this, it is nothing like Bob & Bryce's idea of a challenge!!!! This is something we could complete, do as a team and is something different, now I'm open to suggestions from all like is there something closer we could do or a different race/idea etc, its just I saw this and thought...... Ill see if anyone would like to do from club, so if interested Ill put a link on forum and we will see if we can get a team over, mixed, all male/female. Its something else, cause if you like me sometimes I get dragged down with all the swimming, biking & running......Reg Swallow

http://www.trailplus.com/helly_hansen.cfm

» Ironman Germany: HiElbow IronMan Tour - Larry, Bryce, Bob, Dickie (doc) (pdf)

» Ironman Germany: Read Bryce's account (doc) (pdf)

» A day in the Lakes: Read how Reg Swallow got on in this 1/2 IM!! (doc) (pdf)

» Lanzarote Ironman Triathlon: Read about how Helen and Stevie got on!! (doc) (pdf)

» Crooked Lake Sprint Triathlon 2009: Some results

» Mud Madness : The third Mud Madness adventure race supporting Marie Curie Cancer Care is just around the corner. It will be taking place again at Foymore Lodge, near Portadown on Sunday 31st May at 1pm . Online entry is now open . As before we will be accepting postal entries. The entry form is on the back of the flyers or available for download from the website itself. Just click www.mud-madness.com to have a wee gander at the website.

» Malaga Triathlon training camp: A must read - find out what happened from start to end - (doc) (pdf)

» Lough Neagh Triathlon 2009: Online entry is now open for this race. More information is available on the race website www.loughneaghtri.com

» Ultra Marathon: (From Reg Swallow) ...... Or as I like to call it 39.2 miles of PAIN. So I don't really know where to start. I took part in this race  18 days ago but what with work and the training camp Ive not been on to write about this horrific experience. . OK im going to try and keep it short and sweet. Starting way Back when our Ultra Man Bob put it on the forum t hen both Kaz and I decided we wanted to do something different training wise. We  decided that  the Connemara Ultra Marathon in Galway was a good idea . This was my 1st mistake, 2nd  aggreeing to do this with Kaz as she can run,  ( is a whippet ) ... and most of all at least she has done a Marathon. Furthest I had run was 15 miles. So months of training go past and Ive run 20 miles as my longest. This was my  3rd mistake I was counting on my endurance from the bike to get me through(It did). Don't get me wrong Ive been pounding the streets getting the miles in as my weight loss will vouch for, Yippee, Anyway 2 months before Kaz gets ill and we have lots of in and outs of hospital, visits,tests etc. Bee all and end all there is no way she is running.... Oh dear not good news in all aspects. She is getting better.
So....First time doing the connemara  Ultra - Weather was brill! Perfect day for the run. Found the hills tough but good going. Legs are still feeling it  now !

Learned a lot from the race however - I under trained and thus found the experience far tougher going as a result. Thanks to all helping out at the water stations and support on the route.
The experience of the race for me, was pure hell. I had set off ice and steady as not to blow with Andy P, Bob had shot off . 9 min mile pace going to about 8:30, not too sure when we hit the 13 mile point , was about 1:50. Was feeding good and felt OK. Mile 18 - 20 went through my 1st little wobble. 20-26, OK but slowing. This is where it all when Pete Tong...........

To give you an idea here's what happened to me:Crossed the line- shattered, dizzy and legs in bits! Blood-sugar levels seriously low when I crossed the line was very close to passing out! -Completely disorientated.
Was desperate for energy -no bananas, no chocolate, no energy drink even available at finish line - hadn't the energy to walk to bag area/figure out where it was or even to get my medal and t-shirt. Thank god Kaz was there- life saver.
Thank god there were such sound people in the race. Really helped lift my spirits afterwards.
So what happened at the 26 mile point, there were various feed stations around where you could leave food and drink. You guessed it my major feed/re-fuel was at this point to help me cover the last 13 miles. Somebody had nicked my stuff. I hit this point at 3:58. So was still on my target time of sub 6 hrs. I mean 2 hrs to cover a half..... how hard could it be. 2hrs 49 minutes later I crossed that finish line to my amazement. Basically I BLEW. I had not eaten anything of substance from 18 -32 miles. I had put fluids in. I was now down to a shuffle and walk. By the end it was a walk and rest. I had power walkers doing the half flying pass me. I am so glad I have done it though and have got the t-shirt. Now the days have passed I'm picking up the positives from this challenge the major one being I have the inner strength to keep going. A MASSIVE well organised event. Glad Kaz was there with me I needed the support especially after when I was in bits. Reg Swallow

» Antrim Triathlon and Kid's Aquathon : Details have just been finalised for this event. Click here for more information.

» Club Kit: Just a little update for you Ref the Club kit. Its Here....... Yes you are reading correctly our Club kit has finally arrived. So for all that ordered can you please collect from me. I will take to swim with me if you let me know when you are down or can pass on to people etc etc etc. Im guessing after the long wait we have had you will be rushing to get off me and I can get rid. I have a list of what everyone ordered if you have forgotten. Please get in touch and let me know. Ref the final payment for the kit it is going to be finalised at next meeting. Please all note you may have to pay a cost in region of £20 depending on outcome, still a great deal as the kit does look the bizz. 

Also the next batch of hoodies should be with me 5th onwards these will be for Larry, Tommy, Dickie, Stevie A, Andy C & Gary Mc. I have had all money so once got I will dish out..... Reg

» Club Kit: To all Club Members.
I have had e-mail from Spiuk. Club kit is being despatched to moi with correct website on it and all in the right sizes. Well I certainly hope so. When I have in my possession and we have sorted out the final payment/compensation etc. I will send an email to all that have placed an order. Reg

» Adventure racing 29/11/08 : HiElbow took the Adventure Racing field last weekend at Bluestacks one day race, hosted by Causeway Coast Adventure Racing. This included Kayaking, Mountain Biking (bike Bog Snorkelling on some occasions!), orienteering/running (thankfully Bryce can do both very well) and a number of checkpoint tasks. Well done to Bryce and Cathy who were 2nd mixed pair home and 10th overall.

» Mud Madness 16/11/08: Andy Payne and Reg Swallow completed in this race: Reg, 8th place in 38:42, Andy, 50th place in 44:44 in a race with well over 250 competitiors. Based in Portadown and somewhat different from the normal triathalon scene. Approx 4.5 miles through neck high bog, over obstacles, through knee high mud and under cargo nets etc. Well done guys!!

» Club AGM 8th November 2008: We ended of the season nicely with our end of season bash and AGM. Congratulations to everyone for another great year, here's to another twelve months of training, racing and most importantly having fun!

Congratulations to the following for the awards this year, well deserved by all:

• Best Newcomer - Hugh Loughrey
• 1st Place Triathlon - Reg Swallow
• 2nd Place Triathlon - Brian Campbell
• 3rd Place Triathlon - Claire Connor
• 4th Place Triathlon - Helen Murray
• 5th Place Triathlon - Stephen Atcheson

» Club hoodies: Reg has a few more names that want one and will be putting another order in very soon. Anyone that wants one should contact him ASAP on regswallow@hotmail.com. Its £25 a hoodie. Please see attached pics for the design. The quote on the back says "Triathlon doesn't build character it reveals it".The sizes they will come in are S-36" M-38/40" L-42" XL-44/46" & XXL 48".

» Armagh 10 mile race:

» London to Brighton ultra: Yet again our endurance athletes outperform for HiElbow. Bob Davison recently (last sunday when most of us were in bed with a hangover) competed in the london to brighton 60 mile run. The folllowing gives some indication of how 'easy' it was!!!

'Very,very tough,very very wet,very very muddy are you getting the picture. Anyway the race went off as planned and was sticking to my game. Arrived at checkpoint 1 in about 12th place which I couldn't believe but that was only 10 mile in so had to keep my mind on the game. Reached first marathon in 4hr 20ish and still feeling good but after this the game started to get real tough with the rain making the trails hard to walk on never mind trying to run also having to climb over fences (60) was starting to take its tole on the legs and then we come to the map reading which I thought I was good enough at but now I know i'm not that great....but then again there was alot of us running around in circles which in my case I ended up with an extra 6mile in (according to my gps which we were not to use for guidance) total on my legs on top of the 56 they said it should have been not to mention getting chased by bulls which had a few of us diving through hedges..Anyway after 6 changes of clothes,countless gels,salt tabs coke and red bull I could now see the lights of Brighton at this stage we were told there was now no cut off time as only 30 had made it in 12hrs out of the apparently 200 odd who started so now I just had to get to the finish line as the hard work was done....crossed the line in 12hr 55 and 50th overall.. and to join the 81 to have finished the first L2B cross country Ultra'

» Triathlon Ireland National Series : HiElbow Club Results

» Stenaline sprint Triathlon: Results

» Groomsport half ironman : Results

» Ironman UK : Results

» Club Kit: To all Club Members.
1. Tri kit: I have e-mailed Spiuk and am waiting response on delivery date. Hoping for something in the next 2 weeks.
2. Club Hoodie: finally agreed on Logo and colour of hoodie, awaiting response from Company on whether they can do or not.
Both I have got in hand and am trying to finalise ASAP. Thanks .... Reg

» Carlingford Olympic distance: Results

» Dublin City Triathlon: Results

» Half Ironman, ABERFELDY, Highlands Scotland: First it was Wales, next it was England, now the third installment of Reg's Home countries tour. Race Report (doc) (pdf)

» European Cup Results: Last weekend saw HiElbow's Claire Connor travel to Turkey to race in the European Cup in Egirdir. This was Claires debut race at this level and she placed 9th overall, fantastic result!

» Alternative Club Kit: To all Club Members. I have recently had a lot of enquiries regards our club getting hoodys. Now as you are aware of the problems I had with the Club Kit I didn't want to take this on. But as usual no one else has stepped forward!!!. So I have scoured the Internet and come up with what I believe to be the best quality Hoody. Now the cost will be £26 this does not include postage. The company reckon a week from order being placed to getting package???? The company are over in England. Please see attached pics for the design. The quote on the back says "Triathlon doesn't build character it reveals it" The sizes they will come in are S-36" M-38/40" L-42" XL-44/46" & XXL 48". If you like and want to place an order please let me know ASAP regswallow@hotmail.com . I will wait a few days before I place the 1st order. So if you want one please let me know ASAP that's not in 2 weeks or 3 weeks time. After the 1st order you pay the P&P on your own. Reg

» Mourne Olympic triathlon: Results

» Half Ironman, Trentham Gardens, England: Last time it was Wales, now the second installment of Reg's Home countries tour. Race Report (doc) (pdf)

» Lisburn triathlon 27th July 2008:

» Update on Club Kit: Dear members, For all of you that have ordered the Club Kit for 08 are now well aware of the problems I have encountered and would like to thank you all for being patient and understanding regards to the terrible service we have received. So you know I have sent the whole kit back to Spiuk who will hopefully correct the issues we had and have  given me an 8 week turn around, so what 12 maybe!!!! I will let you all know when I have in my possession(some time in 09). Regards Reg

» Ironman Austria: Race report by Byrce Irvine (doc) (pdf)

» Ironman Roth :

» Ironman Austria:

» Kilkee triathlon 30th June 2008: Kilkee Thirteen - read all about this year's club tour - (doc) (pdf)

» Rat Race - Belfast:

Urban Adventure Racing is the hottest sport to test your limits of fitness, nerves, teamwork and stamina. Entering its fifth year, the Rat Race invites to its metropolitan playgrounds an eclectic mix of runners, mountain bikers, tri-athletes, extreme sport junkies, outdoor-types, alternative city-break tourists and adventure racers from around the world. The Rat Race is an international acclaimed physical and mental adventure challenge that uses the cityscape as its playground. Teams of two or three race in a multi-disciplined challenge of navigation, endurance, skills and guts. You will bike, hike, kayak, abseil and navigate your way around a course set in Belfast city that is only revealed hours before you begin, hunting for checkpoints and completing adventure challenges along the way. This event is designed for all level of ability. It's fast, fun and extremely entertaining. So why not challenge yourself in a number of different ways by joining in, this August 9th !

Belfast is the first Rat Race to be run in Ireland , and what better city to run it in. With its compact size, picturesque location between mountain and coast coupled with a fascinating history both modern and ancient, Belfast is a defiant city that has recently undergone an epic transformation into the beating heart of the vibrant, invigorated Northern Ireland . The scope for the Rat Race is untapped here and with the enthusiastic support of Belfast City Council and a team of excellent and knowledgeable local planners we are setting about throwing the doors open on an urban adventure like no other! Expect the unexpected as a team of Rat Race old hands and a selection of young and enthusiastic local planners liberate the adventure in Belfast city for the first truly international event in the Rat Race's calendar. Full entry details, training tips and full event information can be found at www.ratraceadventure.com or telephone the Rat Race Ireland office on 098 28324/ 098 28316. Email Siobhan at the Rat Race Westport office at info@ratraceadventure.com

» Half Ironman Report - Number 1 :

Reg is completing a Half in every Home Country this Year and this is the 1st Race report from Wales. Read about it here (doc) (pdf)

» Dambuster Triathlon 21st June:

» Lisburn 10K and Half Marathon - 18th June:

10K

Half Marathon

» Open Water swim: Next session at Ballygalley (car park beside spar) Sunday 22nd June, meet 5.45pm in the water for 6pm.

» Queen's Duathlon 14th June 2008:

» Update on Club Kit :
To all that have ordered the Club Kit. I have again been in touch with Spiuk UK. Who have come back with a date(they hope) that Spiuk Spain are sending kit to us. This is 20th June. I informed them we have a club outing on 27th and would be nice to get for this race if not we will be pulling out of the deal and seeking a full return of funds paid. I was also informed that if we do get the kit in time we will  be receiving some form of compensation. I'm still in process of working out what this would be. Fingers crossed and I'm sorry for the delay..... Reg

» Switzerland 70.3K triathlon 2008:

'Congratulations to Andrew Connolly who completed his first half ironman , a fantastic achievement considering he's never even done an Olympic sized event..........I fear we have another 'Bryce and Bob' in our midst! '

» Camlough Sprint distance triathlon 7th June 2008:

» Triathy Olympic distance triathlon 31th May 2008:

» Newry marathon 26th May 2008:

» Belfast marathon 6th May 2008:

» Roe Valley Triathlon, Limavady: Results -> Saturday 24th May 2008 - Sprint distance

» Fingal Triathlon Results: Sunday 18th May 2008 - Sprint distance

» Interested in the sport of triathlon?
We have some resourses that will help you understand more about the sport of triathlon - Click on our Guide To Triathlon or History Of Triathlon.
See Club Information for information on the HiElbow Triathlon club.

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Race Calendars

» Northern Ireland Athletics Federation See NI athletic website for the Race Series Details.

» Triathlon Ireland race calendar - See www.triathlonireland.com for the latest version of this calendar.

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