• 27/05/2018 18:36 | Adrian Robinson

    Today's Box End Relay results can be found here:

    BTF Relays 2018 Results.pdf

    **Special mention to the 'Lady Bugs' aka Rachel Carling, Jane Britten & Tracey Palmieri who took the women's bronze medal!**

    Well done everyone, what a great day's racing!!




  • 26/05/2018 15:12 | Adrian Robinson

    Angela's troops were out in force on Wednesday showing those running clubs how it's done on Willian's 6 mile course.

    Results:

    Overall Freedom came 3rd out of 7 scoring teams with 9 points.

    Gender Breakdown:

    Men's race Freedom 3rd out of 9 teams (5 points).

    Women's race Freedom 5th out of 11 teams (4 points).

    Vets Breakdown:

    Men's Freedom Vets 6th out of 9 teams (3 points).

    Women's Freedom Vets 5th out of 17 teams (4 points).

    Freedom Vets Overall -men & women- were 4th out of 7 teams (3 points)

    Well done all who ran!

  • 23/05/2018 21:48 | Adrian Robinson

    “Simply stunning” were the words used to describe the venue at the Grafman Middle Distance Triathlon (1.2 mile swim/55 mile bike/13.1 mile run). Located in the heart of Cambridgeshire, near the ancient Village of Buckden & St.Neots. The Grafman is well established within the triathlon community. This event continues to grow, recently being voted National Event of The year 2014 and being selected for the Triathlon England Middle Distance Championships 2015 and British Championships 2016. Freedom Tri despatched a crack team of athletes to fight off the competition and make their mark flying the wings of green. In the women's race Suzy Hawkins who is having a great season so far came an incredible 2nd (1st in AG) with a time of 4:55:40 whilst Amanda Maylin was 76th (12th in AG) in 6:58:22. Over in the men's race Ryan Nicoll was 88th (17th in AG) in 4:58:01; James Thomas was 89th (18th in AG) in 4:59:07.

    Suzy Hawkins & James Thomas at the Grafman Middle Distance Tri.

    Further afield Chris Belcher was racing hard at the European Triathlon Union Sprint Qualifier in Nottingham. The National Water Sports Centre is the perfect venue for testing yourself on a perfectly flat course where the tempo is high and the competition is fierce, but friendly!! Chris was very pleased with 89th place (15th in AG) in a time of 1:03:38.

    Chris Belcher at the ETU Sprint Qualifier.

    Finally Jodie Wilkes had a cracking weekend shaving an awesome (cue drum roll) 11 minutes off last years time at Eton Dorney with Human Race at their 'Sprints Weekend'. She crossed the line in 179th place, an excellent 2nd in age group with a time of 1:24:44. Congratulations Jodie!!


  • 18/05/2018 21:59 | Adrian Robinson

    Now in its 10th year the Hatfield Sports Village Triathlon organised by Active Training World was held last weekend. This was an early season sprint event which proved to be very popular for newbies and old timers alike. The race too was the main focus for Greg Blount’s Tri Triers squad. Over the last few months they have been diligently training and building up confidence to complete their first triathlon. Today was the day of reckoning and to earn those ‘high fives’. The results list reads as follows:

    HSV 2018 Results.pdf

  • 17/05/2018 20:23 | Adrian Robinson

    Inspirational triathlete Ann Tryssesoone was exceptionally pleased to land a fantastic 25th place at the Ashrige Duathlon (10k/44k/5k) last weekend in a time of 3:00:27. She was third placed lady and first in her age group too. As you all know Ann is tuff as nuts and this result goes to prove it! Keep up the hard work Ann!!

    Ann Tryssesoone celebrates 3rd lady at the Ashridge Duathlon.

    With a last minute switch to Grafham Water the St.Neots Standard Tri (1500m/45k/10k) kicked off Nice Tri’s 2018 season, with many athletes competing for a GB squad placing. Back from injury last year, Sean Trimble who is currently in build up to Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire completed the race in 2:39:14 (23rd in AG), whilst Anthony Smith finished in 2:47:11 (39th in AG).


    Sean Trimble relaxes with an energy drink after the St.Neots Triathlon.


  • 02/05/2018 21:43 | Adrian Robinson

    Haverfordwest in Britain's only coastal National Park of Pembrokeshire is justifiably famous for its rugged cliffs, quiet coves and expansive sandy bays. This was to be the setting for the Endurancelife epic trail run event  offering a range of distances for all. Emma Croxon took on the 10km (7.6 mile) distance, completing the race in 2:11:54 (140th). Whilst John & Angela Phillips battled the ½ marathon (15.3 mile) course completing in 3:34:25 & 3:34:26 (239th/240th). It was marathon or bust for self-confessed running fan Liz Aitken who tackled the gruelling cliff top 27.8 mile course, finishing in 7:09:27 (126th), and still with a smile on her face. Race support was cheerily provided by Sara O'Callaghan & Sarah Taylor.

    It was some-what warmer over in the Costa del Sol where the Mediterranean city of Marbella was hosting the inaugural Ironman 70.3 triathlon. 2500 triathletes descended on Puerto Banŭs all vying for 50 qualifying slots for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships coming up in South Africa later this year. Veteran endurance athlete Suzy Hawkins along with Rachel Kelley took on the mighty challenge of a 1.9km sea swim (shortened due to windy conditions) followed by a 90km bike, including two 25km climbs, topped off with a half marathon. Suzy was overjoyed to step onto the podium with 3rd place in her age group in a time of 5:21:56 (426th) whilst Rachel also did very well with a 16th place age group position in a time of 6:31:51 (1301st). Well done ladies on an excellent day of hot & humid racing.

    Meanwhile Matt Cotter was breaking a personal record by 5 minutes at the Wimbledon Half Marathon crossing the line in 1:53:07, 42nd in Cat, 260th overall. Looks like he's all set for a cracking season to come!

    John & Angela Phillips at Endurancelife Pembrokeshire.

    Suzy Hawkins & Rachel Kelley celebrate at Ironman 70.3 Marbella.

  • 22/04/2018 21:11 | Adrian Robinson

    Well done to Tracey Palmieri who completed the Brighton Marathon in 1084th place with a time of 3:32:02 - a splendid 46th in Cat.; Michael Mullender was not far behind in 1116th place with 3:32:42 (659th in Cat.); whilst Rachel Carling also turned in another great women's performance in 2210th place with 3:49:38 (76th in Cat.)

    Over at the London Marathon in record temperatures of 23.2C Steffan Ford crossed the line in an impressive 2,287th place with a time of 3:13:44 (449th Cat.); Jenny Cotter also had a great run in 7,068th place with a time of 3:47:24 (170th Cat.); Thomas Sauka was in 11,467th place in 4:09:38 (1693rd Cat.); Amanda Smith in 26,370th place in 5:15:48 (4,658 Cat.); whilst Sara O'Callaghan was in 34,133rd place with a time of 5:58:27 (1709th Cat.) Awesome performances all round. Well done Freedomites for flying the wings at running's most gruelling long distance race.

    Tracey Palmieri and Rachel Carling at the Brighton Marathon

    Sara O'Callaghan at the London Marathon. Photo credit: Emma Croxon.

  • 29/03/2018 16:24 | Adrian Robinson

    The '20' is the perfect race distance for long distance runners to test their fitness in quality race conditions as was the case at Bedford. It was a nice, flat scenic course on a mixed terrain of path, trail and grass. If you were after a PB - this was the place to do it! Freedom Tri has some excellent runners amongst its ranks. None more so than Michael Mullender who came over the line in 2:37:17; Rachel Carling in 2:40:21; Tracey Palmeiri 2:40:21; with Gareth Sharp, Liz Aitken & Sara O'Callaghan in a joint time of 4:08:55. Sara is en-route to London in April whereas Liz is in full training mode for the Pembrokeshire Ultra in May. Gareth is keeping it local and will be toeing the start line at the Milton Keynes Marathon also coming up in May. We wish them well!


    Rachel Carling & Tracey Palmeiri at the Bedford 20.

  • 14/03/2018 19:43 | Adrian Robinson

    Wasn't it only last week the country was battling blizzards and covered in a thick blanket of snow? Well before you know it the multisport season has arrived! Keen to blow away the winter cobwebs and put all that winter training to good use was Freedom's Chris Belcher and Peter Carpenter. Nice Tri's annual Bedford Autodrome Duathlon is always a popular early calendar race, run on the slick professional motorsport track. The race format comprised 5k run/20k bike/2.5k run and was a hotly contested ITU age group qualifying race too. Chris crossed the line in 107th place, 13th in AG with 1:01:17 and Peter 231st place, an impressive 3rd in his AG with 1:38:04. Chris awaits the results from Clumber Park to see if he was successful in his bid to join this year's GB squad in Denmark. Good luck Chris!

    Over at the Barcelona Marathon James Parsons & Chris Clark crossed the finish line together in 1076th & 1077th place in a very impressive 3:12:29.

    Chris Belcher at the Bedford Autodrome Duathlon. Photo credit: Nice Tri

  • 07/03/2018 22:30 | Adrian Robinson

    XC Club Captain Paul Fairchild writes:

    Well done to everyone who took part this season, it was great to see so many of you. Some special mentions to Rachel Carling, Richard Pitcairn, Tracey Palmieri, Bettina West and Jenny Cotter who came 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 10th in age group respectively. Huge congratulations to Rachel and Richard who have each won a trophy to be presented at the AGM in April which you are welcome to attend if you wish.

    League running continues with a series of 5 x 10k races in the mid-week league organised by Angela Phillips during May/June/July. As with the XC league, ALL are welcome. Don't be shy, come and try it, they are fantastic events with free cake at the end!


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