Open Water events in the North West?

Emma Thomas

yes and yes. Im based in leeds, so that sounds fantastic to me!

legalbeagle

Sounds fantastic and Manchester, although quite a way, is do-able from Wales so I'd be keen

Emma Thomas

Hi Guys



I am new to the whole Triathlon world as my background is predominantly swimming however I am currently in the preliminary stages of setting up a specialised Open Water (and swim specific Tri) training event based in the North West (probably around the Manchester area). The event would consist of 2 sessions - one pool based with under water filming/analysis and session guidelines delivered by GB coaches and GB Olympic and Commonwealth swimmers. There would then be a series of seminar style sessions on nutrtion/stroke analysis/race preperation. There would also be a 'Q&A' session with the panel of GB coaches and Olympic athletes. The day would finish with an open water swim session and a mini-race opportunity.



The research I have done so far indicates that the majority of events like this occur in the South of England - so my question to you Northern atletes would be - is there a demand for something as high profile and as specialised as this in the North West????



Please any thoughts and ideas welcomed......

Emma Thomas

Excellent. Thanks Guys. I will keep you updated with any concrete plans we have. We are currently looking at venues for September this year so will let you know!



Many thanks

Swimfan

Sounds ideal. Based upon the number of similar organisations doing this in and around London I'm sure there'd be enough interest to do something regularly too.