All those training with Kinsale Triathlon Club must be members, you will be asked to produce your Membership card – so please bring it with you to club organised sessions. If you are not a member, visit our membership info page for more details. You must also be a member of Triathlon Ireland (TI) for training sessions, this is for insurance purposes.

We will often post ad-hoc training notices to Facebook - this is a public page, so you do not need to have a Facebook account to view it. Please keep an eye on the news section on the home page of the site for updates and new sessions.

Swimming

Open Water Swimming
  • When:  From 1st May to 31st September -Dates to be notified
  • Where:  Sandycove or Castlepark Beach
  • Cost: Club session no charge.
  • Lead : Una Macintosh /  Eoin O'Riordan
About the session: The session begins with dry-land stability and mobility exercises for the shoulders and core-line before swimming. The leader of the session will inform the swimmers as to the session for that day either stamina, speed, aerobic or open water techniques. With large numbers the group will split into smaller packs based on ability. Swimmers must sign-in and out, wear brightly coloured hats, be highly aware of other water users i.e. boats and stay within the course set out by the leader.

Running

Run drills - Winter
  • When: Tuesday 7pm – Begins Nov 1st  to  30th April.
  • Where: Meet at Kinsale Community School
  • Cost: Club session no charge.
  • Coach/Lead: Siobhan Devlin / Aidan Looney
About the session: For safety reasons (due to poor lighting)  the group will jog to Castlepark and then carry out drills along the lit section of road. This session focuses on running technique by performing high quality drills and activation exercises important for an efficient running style. These sessions will include high intensity drills to build a base level of aerobic fitness for the race season. All levels of ability welcome. Please wear Hi-Vis clothing and head-torches if you have them. 

Run Hill and Aero - Summer
  • When: Tuesday 7pm – Begins 1st May– 30th October.
  • Where: Meet at Kinsale Community School
  • Cost: Club session no charge
  • Coach/Lead: Siobhan Devlin / Aidan Looney
About the session: This session offers members an easy long run over rolling trail. Coaching is offered on technique for hill running. The pace is dictated by working in aerobic zones sub threshold. However, the hills do kick in to develop strength-endurance and offer variety to your training. The course will change each week with short and long course options available depending on ability and training needs.  All levels of ability welcome.”

Biking

Club Cycle
  • When: Sunday morning 8:30am
  • Where: Duggan Bridge (Bandon river bridge)
  • Cost: Club session no charge - bring some money for the coffee/refuel stop
  • Lead: Andrew Lockington / Greg Reid

About the session: The only objective of this session is to build on your aerobic base. This is a group cycle and a strict cycling ethic is applied helping to ensure people ride safely and enjoyably. Sprinting, and race pace work should be kept to your own individual sessions. With large numbers the group separates into smaller packs dictated by different fixed speeds. The course for each week will be posted before hand on the Kinsale Tri Club Facebook page. Depending on group size, available time and ability levels a long and short course option will be available. All ability levels welcome.

Intro to cycling.
  • When: Wednesday evenings April-May
  • Where: Meet at Supervalu carpark, The glen, Kinsale
  • Cost: Club session no charge.
  • Lead: Oisin O'Diomasaigh
About the session:“These sessions aim to improve a beginner cyclist’s bike handling skills and confidence when riding a road bike on their own or in a group. Oisin will practice cornering, signalling, riding in a group  etc before leading the group out onto the main roads for an aerobic spin. This session is dependent on demand. If you are interested please e-mail Kinsaletriclub@gmail.com

Tri Specific sessions / BRIC sessions
  • When: TBD Spring/Summer
  • Where: Castlepark
  • Cost: Club session no charge
  • Lead: Bermuda Greg
About the session: This session will be used to simulate race conditions and in particular transitions. After spending  the winter running, cycling and swimming it is good to start putting them all together and practicing one of the key skills of our sport which is the transitions, both in terms of kit changes and more importantly, the transition of muscle groups and energy usage. This session is highly recommended for beginners to practice in a non-race environment and learn from the more experienced club members.
These sessions will be posted in more detail as we get closer to the summer season.