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Group 1

(Tristar 1 - born in 2009 or 2010)

train for two hours from 8.30am to 10.30am on Saturdays during school terms. From Sept 2018 the group is for those who were born in 2009 or 2010 who will race in the Tristar 1 age group in 2019.

The aim of the group is to develop good technique, discipline and all round coordination skills in a fun competitive environment differentiated so suit all abilities.

Elaine Bramley is the Group Leader and can be contacted at Group1@waldenjnr.co.uk. Elaine  is supported by Richard and Laura.

You will find details of how to apply to join Group 1 on the membership page.

       

Elaine Bramley

Club Secretary and Group 1 Leader

(Level 2 Triathlon & RTO)

Elaine Bramley

Elaine joined the coaching team for Group S in Spring 2013 and started coaching Group 2 in Sept 2014. She gained her BTF Level 2 qualification in March 2015 and completed the BTF Regional Technical Race Officials Course in October 2016.

Elaine is the Junior Club Secretary on the Management Team and Assistant Race Director.

Elaine's previously rowed for Cambridge 99s and used to help with coaching the junior and development squads. In Sept 2016 Elaine completed the Dart 10km swim.

You can contact Elaine at group1@waldenjnr.co.uk

Richard Redfern

Group 1 Coach

(Level 1)

Richard Redfern

Richard joined the coaching team in 2016 and gained his Level 1 qualification at the beginning of 2017. A keen runner, Richard has competed in a number of races over a the years including half marathons, trail runs and the London Marathon. Richard's son Archie trains with Group 2.

Weekly Schedule - Group 1

The Group 1 weekly schedule of training on Saturdays for Spring Term 2019 is set out below.

VenueTimeActivity
12-JanCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
19-JanCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.00amBike and Run
26-JanCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
02-FebCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
09-FebCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
16-FebHalf TermHalf TermHalf Term
23-FebHalf TermHalf TermHalf Term
02-MarCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
09-MarCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
16-MarCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
23-MarCarver Baracks8.30am to 10.30amBike and Run
30-MarRedbridge Cycling CentreAfternoon time TBCBike

TriStar 1

Aged 9 or 10 at the 31 December of the year race is held.

This is the second youngest age group and is based on age at the end of the year. TriStar 1's belong to Group 1 of our Saturday morning training groups.

Races are usually held on school playing fields on grass. Open water races are rare and if cycling on tarmac it will be on roads with traffic. Because of the short distances, quick transitions are very important.

TriStar 1's can compete in our Club Championship and in the Eastern Region Children' League and there is asummary of all races on our East Region Race Calendar. On these pages the links tell you about each race and how and when to enter.

The standard race distances set out in the BTF rulebook for this age group are:

Triathlon
  • Swim 150m (pool) 150m to 200m (open water)
  • Bike 2km (grass) 4km (tarmac)
  • Run 1.2km
Duathlon
  • Run 1.2km
  • Bike 2km (grass) 4km (tarmac)
  • Run 400m
Aquathon
  • Swim 150m (pool) 150m to 200m (open water)
  • Run 1.5km