Weekend Race Roundup
The Rossendale Triathlon was the North West action today. In the men’s race, Matt Rung (Mersey Tri) took the win over Andrew Mellor, with Karl Krystek completing the podium. 
In the ladies race, Janet Grint topped the podium, with Tanya Vengrinova and Joanne Graham taking 2nd and 3rd. Full results are HERE
What’s on this Sunday?
There’s plenty of middle distance racing this weekend with EpicMan middle and standard distance, A Day in the Lakes and Chester Middle Distance (English National Champs).
What’s on locally this week?
The Endurance Store is based in Wrightington near Wigan/Chorley. Here’s a list of things going on local to us that are open to everyone.
Monday:
6:15PM RUN TRAINING WITH WIGAN PHOENIX: Wigan Phoenix are a local running club who cater for ALL ABILITY LEVELS. On Monday evenings, they have an interval session, meet 6:00pm at Britannia Hotel Standish.
Tuesday:
6:30PM CYCLE TIME TRIAL RAINFORD BYPASS: The 10 mile Cycle TT organised by Liverpool Phoenix starts tomorrow. It’s £3 (ish) to ride, all abilites welcome, riders start from 7pm at 1 minute intervals. There’s a 3 miles run loop if you want to do some ‘brick training’. For more information ask on HUB Facebook page, start location Bickerstaffe FC near Rainford.
Wednesday:
6:30PM COACHED SWIM SESSION WIGAN LIFE CENTRE: Coached junior and adult swim, Wigan Life Centre, Wigan town centre, WN1 1NJ. Organised by WTC. Contact Ste Hilton: stehilton@gmail.com
7:00PM COACHED OPEN WATER SWIMMING AT 3 SISTERS: You need to register in advance by GOING HERE. There are 4 groups from novice through to advanced, it’s perfect for novices as you can stand up and have a coach to teach you front crawl. Intermediate and Advanced will swim 2500-3500m of structured swimming, each group is coach lead.
Thursday:
6:45PM RUN TRAINING WITH WIGAN PHOENIX: Wigan Phoenix are a local running club who cater for ALL ABILITY LEVELS. On Thursday evenings, they have an interval session, meet 6:45pm at Britannia Hotel Standish.
7:00PM Hill reps with Wigan Triathlon Club, meet 7pm at Plantation gates, Haigh Hall.
7:00PM RUN TRAINING WITH WIGAN HARRIERS: Interval training with Wigan Harriers running club, all abilities welcome, more info HERE
8:00PM COACHED SWIM SESSION NYE BEVAN: organised by West Lancs Tri, £7 on the night, coach and contact Neil Thomson.
9:00PM COACHED SWIM SESSION NYE BEVAN: organised by West Lancs Tri, £6 on the night, coach and contact Neil Thomson. *There are 2 separate swim sessions Thursday evening, 8:00pm & 9:00pm
Friday:
Rest day….
Saturday:
8:30AM SATURDAY TRAIL CLUB AT THE ENDURANCE STORE. There will be 2 groups covering 10-13 miles each Saturday. The route is posted on The Endurance Store FB page every Thursday morning. If you’re not up to running 13 miles of hilly terrain, there is a novice group Sunday morning, see below.
9:00AM WIGAN HAIGH HALL PARK RUN: The Wigan Park Run takes place at Haigh Hall, starting close to the cafe / children’s play area at the top end of the park. All abilities are welcome, this is a times 5k but very much aimed at novices. You must register in advance via the Parkrun website and print / bring your barcode.
9:00AM ORMSKIRK PARK RUN: The Ormskirk Park Run takes place at Edge Hill Universtity, from sporting edge leisure centre. All abilities are welcome, this is a times 5k but very much aimed at novices. You must register in advance via the Parkrun website and print / bring your barcode.
3:30PM WIGAN TRIATHLON CLUB coached swim session at Hindley Pool in Wigan. Contact Ste Hilton: stehilton@gmail.com
Sunday:
8:00AM HUB Sunday ride from the Stag Pub in Orrel: There’s a weekly ride from the Stag based on demand, please arrange and check on the HUB Facebook page if you’re interested in riding this Sunday to see who’s out.
9:00AM NOVICE TRAIL RUNNING GROUP: Novice trail running group every Sunday 9am at Hilldale Village Hall. This group is very much aimed at novices and fitness, all abilities are welcome and there are multiple groups to suit ability level. The cost is £2, it’s a great way for your friends or family to start trail running safely! For more details GO HERE
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