About Us
Y Fenni Triathlon was formed in March 2013 by local athletes and is open to adults. We are affiliated with Welsh Triathlon which is the National Governing Body for triathlon in Wales. We are on Facebook and Twitter. We have swim training every Sunday morning and are based at Abergavenny leisure centre. Additionally, strength and conditioning, running or cycling are organised every 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month.
Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the 2018 Y Fenni Triathlon.
Rain doesn’t stop play here at the Level 2 Tri coaching course in Cardiff. Great run session this morning. #coacheducation #coach
Elite Tom Bishop explains what to focus on during the winter and spring if you want big run gains come race season. It's finally time to leave base-phase and start to build up to the coming season...
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After our first club running session in 2021 we are now looking forward to our first club swim on Sunday. Great to see everyone again.
We are delighted to have been asked to deliver a test event at Pembrey Country Park, 6th September. We hope you are as excited as we are to get back to racing. Keep an eye out for more information coming next week & don't miss out on the chance to race!
The answer to some of those questions you may have always wondered about. What.......? The beginners guide to Triathlon #what #triathlon #guide #beginner #swim #bike #run
While at home why not practise your Transition skills, the whole family can get involved with this ⬇️⬇️
Here is a great clip from @TriTrust
#TriAtHome
Please see the latest update, based on the latest government instruction around Coronavirus/COVID-19, and in line with other national governing bodies.
Stay healthy & positive everyone and look out for those around you during this scary & challenging time 💕
In light of the current COVID 19 Yfenni Tri has suspended club training until further notice. We look forward to carrying on with our wonderful sport as soon as it is safe to do so.
Join us behind the scenes at the National Triathlon Performance Centre in Cardiff and take part in an exclusive high-performance experience day alongside elite athletes. #experience #learning #training #skills
Y Fenni Triathlon - Promoting our wonderful & inclusive sport in the local media. https://www.focusmagazinesltd.co.uk/2020/01/y-fenni-triathlon/
The clubs Wednesday night run sessions have become increasingly popular as last night’s procession of head torches for the Parc Bryn Bach hill rep session in foggy, damp conditions demonstrated.
Monmouth Triathlon Club will be the setting for the 2020 Welsh National Aquathlon Championship on Sunday 21st June and it will be the first river swim aquathlon to host a Welsh National Championship event. #aquathlon #swim #run #race
Winner TdF 2018
Double Olympic Gold Medallist.
Commonwealth Games Road Champ.
3x World Champ.
And now looking towards Triathlon
Hey @GeraintThomas86 get in touch if you fancy giving triathlon a go
Nutrition plays an important part in being active, whether you’re a novice taking your 1st steps in the sport, or competed in triathlon for many years.
Here are some useful meals that will help you with maintaining energy, recovery and performance.
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/training/nutrition-hub/eating-for-triathlon
Wishing all Yfenni Triathlon members & fellow triathletes a fabulous season in 2020.
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Stretching those aching, weary limbs on 1st January can be a test for the best of us. With the lighter nights still a few months away, the motivation to pull on some lycra and embark on the New Year resolution that we’ve promised ourselves will come once the frivolities of December are over.
The challenge for many of us is finding a group that offers us the 3 F’s (fitness, fun and friends) that holds our interest long after the resolution has faded.
In 2013 Mike Hill and his team of devoted committee members started Y Fenni Triathlon, extoling the virtues of swimming, cycling and running in the Black Mountains and beyond. Sharing the joy that is ‘Triathlon’ and arranging sessions locally that offered training, development and camaraderie to those who attended. Those early days attracted a handful of regular members. Roll on 6 years and we now have almost 60 people turning up to our sessions…in all-weathers too.
We’re often asked why we embark on this road. What makes us take up three sports when one would be so much easier? How do you find the time to fit it all in? Some would say you need dedication, drive and determination. We all have them in varying degrees, but a little bit of madness definitely helps. The things which keep us returning week after week are the people, the community, friends, and those individuals that have made our journey in Triathlon easier by being supportive and encouraging when things are tough. We are not all Olympic athletes, but we still feel that way when crossing the line, when we know we’ve prepared and succeeded. That’s the thing with Triathlon, it’s not a race, it’s about setting your own personal goal over three disciplines and doing your best.
At Y Fenni Triathlon our goal is to make the sport of triathlon accessible to all levels of athlete and have fun along the way.
Abergavenny Focus Jan 2020
In 2013 Mike Hill and his team of devoted committee members started Y Fenni Triathlon, extoling the virtues of swimming, cycling and running in the Black Mountains and beyond. Sharing the joy that is ‘Triathlon’ and arranging sessions locally that offered training, development and camaraderie to those who attended. Those early days attracted a handful of regular members. Roll on 6 years and we now have almost 60 people turning up to our sessions…in all-weathers too.
We’re often asked why we embark on this road. What makes us take up three sports when one would be so much easier? How do you find the time to fit it all in? Some would say you need dedication, drive and determination. We all have them in varying degrees, but a little bit of madness definitely helps. The things which keep us returning week after week are the people, the community, friends, and those individuals that have made our journey in Triathlon easier by being supportive and encouraging when things are tough. We are not all Olympic athletes, but we still feel that way when crossing the line, when we know we’ve prepared and succeeded. That’s the thing with Triathlon, it’s not a race, it’s about setting your own personal goal over three disciplines and doing your best.
At Y Fenni Triathlon our goal is to make the sport of triathlon accessible to all levels of athlete and have fun along the way.
Abergavenny Focus Jan 2020
What motivates busy people to spend their time grappling with three sports when many struggle with one? In other words why are triathlons becoming so popular?
For some it is the thrill of battling waves, swell, current and the cold while swimming in open water. For others it’s fixing a puncture in a remote place, miles from help during a race. And for some, it’s posting a personal best in the run after already swimming and cycling further than most would think possible.
For many it is the sheer joy of overcoming sometimes intense anxiety to complete a first triathlon or open water swim after months of following an exacting training program.
For a few it is simply the fun of doing something different to become very fit with like minded triathlon friends in a beautiful natural environment.
Y Fenni Triathlon is a friendly club affiliated to Welsh Triathlon with qualified coaches, led by Head Coach Mike Hill and catering for aspiring triathletes aged 18 to 70 ish. We train, compete and support each other at events. Occasionally of course we treat ourselves to fancy dress runs and hold several social events each year as a break from training. So if you have survived the January fitness frenzy and caught the exercise bug and would like a unique sport challenge, triathlon could be the answer. The club would love to hear from you if you’d like to join, would like to learn more about the club, or if you simply want some information for beginners.
Abergavenny Chronicle Feb 2020
Abergavenny Chronicle Feb 2020
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