Just as we are starting to come out of a long winter, it is announced that finally the lockdown restrictions are going to be lifted. It’s been a time of spending time with some members of the family, not seeing others and generally being more cautious than we would normally be around others. The one hour of training outdoors has encouraged more people to take up running and cycling rather than sit watching the TV all day. Let’s hope these new athletes remain with the healthy lifestyle after the lock down ends…..and what a day that will be.

How’s your training been? Have you been able to continue as normal as possible? Have you started something new or just carried on as usual?

LincsQuad members have entered into the three week Zwift Super League Triathlon Club Series competing against clubs from all over the UK.

The series comprises of a virtual run and cycle each week. Everyone completes individually within the race claiming at least 1 point for the club. Racing is fast but you can also ride at your own level and still be eligible to claim a point.

After week one the club sits at 10th position in the men’s events with a total of 11 points. Good luck to the ladies team who kick off their claim on points from the 26th Feb.

Our youth members were given the recent half term to complete a series of challenges over the course of a week which ranged from cycling 4 miles, running a mile, going for an hours walk and completing some Strava art. For those who completed six challenges a small prize and medal was awarded.

Our club mascot Racey Raccoon even got in on the act demonstrating how to correctly do the Burpees, Squats, Plank, Star Jumps, Sit Ups and making his own Strava Art

To keep the club camaraderie strong throughout the pandemic, LincsQuad have been running various challenges including one recently with a wintry theme.

Following receipt of updated guidance from our governing bodies on the 3rd December and as we remain in tier 3 at this time, all sessions remain suspended and will be reviewed in the new year for a return to training.

Inline with the lockdown in England, all activity and coached sessions are now suspended until at least the 3rd December. We look forward to welcoming you back when it is safe to do so.

Swim sessions will start again on Sunday 4th October. As with running, we have to adhere to current COVID/BTF coaching ratios guidance, which means we will have to restrict numbers. For this first session we will only be able to allow 30 ‘lane 3 swimmers and above’ (we will look to reintroduce lanes 1&2 later). This will allow us to test our COVID plans at The Pods.

Changing facilities at The Pods are available however restrictions are in place limiting the number of cubicles and showers available.

Following the government announcement limiting groups to a maximum of 6 , British Triathlon confirm that swim, bike and run activity and events in England are exempt from the new guidelines.
Full article here

Good news! Quibell Park is ready for us to resume Monday night run coaching once again from the 7th September.

However we will be adhering to BTF Covid guidance and to test out our plans we are opening up our first session on 7th September to ADULTS only. This will help us to ensure our coaches are familiar with new procedures and ensure our risk assessment plan is robust.

From 14th September onward we will open up to both youth and adults but please be aware that the numbers we can allow onto each session will fluctuate due to BTF Covid coach to participant ratios and coach availability. Bookings will continue to be online via the link in the email sent out to you each week.

We continue to make progress with The Pods to resume Sunday swim coaching- bear with us we are nearly there on this one!Thank you for your patience and continued support, we look forward to seeing as many of you as is safely possible over the coming weeks.