Nigel Mcknight helped to dismiss the theory that duathlon’s not just a winter sport, by taking part in the very popular duathlon series at Kirkstown on a very hot Saturday morning. Well done Nigel. The heat was also a factor for all concerned at the Sheephaven middle distance triathlon, Co Donegal. The beautiful scenery wasn’t…
Riada TC were out in force at Lough Eskragh, Dungannon, for the Tri Limits events this weekend. Hall Booth raced the super fast sprint distance race on the Friday evening, while on Saturday, Eddie Hampton, Susan Brown, Heidi Clarke, Paul Esler, Mark Alison, Kyle Leckey, Simon Evans, Janine Gordon and William Neill raced the half…
Riada TC were particularly busy this week. Lots of racing to report! Mid week we had Ross Armstrong at the Lisburn Half Marathon. Ross’s excellent running skills were put to use pacing the 1:45 group. And did someone say he biked from Bushmills to Lisburn to do it??? Also on Wednesday Hall Booth, Chris Millar…
The thought of only doing a triathlon at the weekend wasn’t enough for Ross Armstrong. Accompanied by Paul Esler they took part in the Boom 10k road race in Coleraine on Thursday evening. This event was in aid of The Boom Foundation. Well done lads. Clive Robinson and Neil Ramsbottom ventured south to the Mullaghmore…
Last weekend saw Paul Esler tackle the Walled City Marathon on what proved to be the hottest day of the year so far. As if a marathon wasn’t tough enough! The heat didn’t stop Paul getting a PB!! Brilliant running Paul! Meanwhile in Ballymena, Hall Booth achieved a PB at the Ernie Magwood Super 6…
Last weekend saw the ever youthful Chuck Russell take on the Liam Ball Triathlon, hosted by the North West Triathlon Club. Elsewhere Clive Robinson and Neil Ramsbottom raced at the Manchester half marathon in some truly hot conditions. Well, hot for us Co. Antrim folk. This weekend.Today……Easy like Sunday morning ???? Nope, not for A…
Riada triathlon club members went to WAAR!!!! On Saturday 12th May, Riada club members Jim Blee, Ben Goode, Gareth and Sonia Knox, took part in the very scenic Wild Atlantic Adventure Race in Mullaghderg, Co.Donegal. Rachel Blee and Ursula Goode also competed. Yes, it may be in a beautiful part of Ireland but it is…
On Saturday 28th April,Paul Esler and Johnny Graham took part in the annual 5k Swimathon at the Joey Dunlop Centre. Also participating was Johnny’s son, Stuart, a Riada Minnow member, who completed his first ever 400 m Swimathon! Well done. Meanwhile, on Sunday 29th, Nigel Mcknight travelled to Letterkenny where he completed the Super sprint…
On Saturday 21st April Charles Russell and Kyle Leckey showed their support for the 1st Ballymoney Church sportive to raise funds for the Zimbabwe school project. Then, up on Sunday we had Janine Gordon in action at the Mid Ulster GP, with no mechanicals this time and a great, well-earned 6th placed female! Also in…
A busy week, started off with Karen Neill and Donna McConkey at the Ballymena Belle’s 5 mile road race on Tuesday evening. Well done both of you and a special mention for Karen getting a cracking 42:07 PB! Wednesday night saw team members, Janine Gordon, Eddie Hampton, Chris Millar, Rob Lawrence and Hall Booth, in…