British Club Relay Triathlon Championships

Last weekend I took part in the British club relay Triathlon championships. The LINEBREAK team consisted of Mark Sykes, Katie Silke, Samantha Anderson and myself, and we races in this order. The distances were 500m swim - 15km bike - 5km Run. The format is very particular, each member has got to do each discipline first before proceeding to the next. This was a big race for us as it was very important to perform at our best for our sponsor who supported us during this year.

We all had a great performance. I was particulary pleased with my swim and bike, a little bit less with my running since my back decided to go in spasm after 2k but this did not stop me from pushing till the line. In the end we managed to place 10th overall out of 15o teams. It was great fun racing in that atmosphere!

A big thank-you goes to our sponsor LINEBREAK, team manager Bill Livingstone and official photographer Pam Batchelor. Also a big well done goes to my team mates who really gave their best on the day.

Dermot

Linebreak Team

Dear All,

Its been now 4 months that I've been studying at Loughborough University. It wasn't easy to settle but now things have fallen into place. I'm now back to a good training routine and looking forward to some strong races in the next few weeks.

I have been given a sponsorship by Linebreak - Compression Clothing. This has been a great boost to the start of the season. I shall be joined on the LINEBREAK TEAM by 3 other athletes, Sam Anderson, Katie Silke & Mark Sykes . For more details you can visit http://www.linebreak.co.uk/

For more information about Linebreak Compression clothing read the following:

Compression clothing is very important both during and after training.

During Training:

- Tights increase blood flow reducing the build up of lactic acid;

- During Sprint sessions tights give extra support and power to legs;

- Tights reduce vibration which is a cuase of muscle tearing and soreness;

- They actually keep your muscles cool in the heat and warm in the cold;

- Reduced chaffing - items are designed to move with you offering complete comfort;

After Training:

- Put on immediately after training or a match the tights help get rid of the lactic acid and waste

product build up in the muscles - making your legs fresher;

- The tights reduce muscle and joint swelling;

- Worm prior to training Linebreak helps prepare hte muscles for exercise

Travelling:

- An ideal aid to recovery when driving home, flying abroad or on the bus home from a race