April 2021 Newsletter
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THE CASTLE TRIATHLON SERIES

Dear Athletes,

Virtual racing has been such a lifeline for so many of us over the past year. And, due to popular demand we have added another virtual race to the calendar and invite you to join us for The Spring Chicken, 16 – 18 April 2021. Same format and more prizes to be won!

It’s been great seeing whole families taking part in our virtual races, as this is the spirit of our live events – individuals, families and friends, competing in different disciplines, distances and age groups but united in challenging themselves and supporting each other.

As we edge closer to our first live event weekend at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire on 19/20 June, we all seem focused on preparing physically and mentally for the return to racing. What a feeling it will be to be back together and seeing you at our events in Cheshire, North Yorkshire, Kent, Chantilly and Galway this summer. We have shared more training, nutrition and equipment tips to make sure you’re race ready.

Best wishes

Brian Adcock

Brian Adcock
Race Director, The Castle Series

NEXT RACE: The Spring Chicken, April 2021

It’s back by popular demand for one last virtual race hurrah before our live event calendar starts. The Spring Chicken will take place from 16 – 18 April.

It will follow the same format, same race distances, more great prizes up for grabs and a brilliant way to stay connected whilst we’re still apart.

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RACE REPORT: The March Hare

Our last event weekend saw competitors (aged 6 to 80 years old!) come together from UK, Ireland, Italy, France, Portugal, German, USA and Canada to run, walk, bike and yes even swim, across 23 race distances.

Our live prize giving was a fantastic celebration of all our community members who took part. Thank you!

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: Caroline Sale

As part of International Women’s Day, we have had a fantastic month celebrating all the brilliant women in our lives.

Special nod this month to Caroline Sale who has raced in many of our live events and has just completed every race in our winter virtual series. She felt under weather after her jab last week but still managed to pull through, race AND came first! Congratulations Caroline.

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FUNDRAISING: Team Macmillan

At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries.

We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can. We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us.

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SAVING: 15% off discount on live events

We're delighted to have a whole series planned for 2021. Our 6 event weekends will kick off on 19/20 June at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire and close on 25/26 September at Hever Castle, Kent.

Have you booked to race with us this summer?

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KIT: Yonda’s most flexible wetsuit EVER!

The all new Yonda Ghost 3 blows other wetsuits out of the water.

It’s lightning fast, features #45 Yamamoto Neoprene and showcases our NEW buoyancy chest panels for maximum support on your swim. Castle Triathlon entrants get 15% off all wetsuits. Use code: Castle15 at checkout.

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COACHING: Are you part of the TTH Training Group for your 2021 race?

Our coaching partners at Tri Training Harder have an incredible offer for all Caste Series athletes!

TTH have launched private training groups for athletes competing at each venue of our 2021 series. They include training plans, exclusive coaching content, live coaching Q&A sessions tailored to your specific Castle series race. Join today to ensure you’re race ready!

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TRAINING: Should you sign up for a long-distance open water swim this summer?

Simon Griffiths from Outdoor Swimmer shares his thoughts on swimming races opening up for this summer and whether we will be physically fit enough to taking on longer swims, given the lack of training options at the moment.

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ON YOUR BIKE: 10% off Timothy Taylor's Cycle Jerseys

Show your Landlord, Boltmaker or Knowle Spring beer love while you train with a Timothy Taylor's Cycle Jersey.

Use code TT-CASTLETRI at checkout for 10% off! FREE UK delivery on all orders!

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STRETCH: Online yoga for runners

There are many ways to stay injury free when you are training. Why not give runners yoga a try? Videos are taught by Tim and Shannon, who are keen triathletes. 25 videos to keep you strong and flexible for just £19.99.

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We hope you’re keeping well and enjoying your training. We look forward to seeing your progress across on our social media channels and we look forward to sharing more news next month.


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