Thank you and well done to all those who competed in the Talkin Tarn Triathlon today. I hope the loss of the swim didn't spoil your enjoyment of the race too much. Please find the results attached here. Steve from 'athletes in action' was at the race today and his images can be found by visiting www.athletesinaction.co.uk

Once you get your breath back you may wish to consider the Hartside Duathlon on 14 October as a way to round off your multi sport season. Featuring the 'classic' climb up Hartside during the bike leg this will be a true multi sport challenge. Further details can be found via link above. Entries are not open yet but you can reserve a place by following the link.

TALKIN TARN TRIATHLON

Regrettably I have taken the decision to cancel the swim and convert the race into a duathlon. I've measured the temperature at the tarn today in several places and it is barely 10 degrees, someway off the 11 degree minimum needed to meet BTF guidelines. To run the swim would put people at risk, especially as the air temperature at 0900 is likely to be low too. It would have also invalidated the event insurance. This decision has been taken by the organiser but it has been supported by the BTF accredited Race Official for the event. Talkin Tarn Country Park is still a great place to hold an event and I hope that a duathlon will be just as challenging. The race will start with a run consisting of one lap of the tarn (2.5K), followed by the triathlon bike and final run. The race will still have 2 waves at 0900 (men) and 0905 (women and relay teams). The funds set aside for the safety boat will be converted into a couple of cash 'spot' prizes to be awarded randomly at the presentation. Those of you registering on Saturday may notice swimmers in the tarn and wonder why they are allowed to swim. They are part of a 'wild swimming' group and do not operate under the same guidelines as triathlon organisers. Once again, I am sorry to have had to make this decision and hope that everyone will understand it has been made with the athletes best interests and safety in mind.

Talkin Tarn Race Information is available here. List of entrants here.

Triology Multi Sport Solutions will be attending the event to promote their range of wetsuits and their 'Retul' bike fit service. They will also offer pre and post race massage.

TALKIN TARN TRIATHLON IS COMPLETELY FULL.

Event Fundraising with Rotary Club of Carlisle Castle

Sport in Action is pleased to announce that the Rotary Club of Carlisle Castle is supporting the Talkin Tarn Triathlon 2012 event to raise funds in aid of The Calvert Trust and Life Education Centres. If you would like help raise funds for these charities by raising sponsorship from your own Triathlon efforts then please either download an INDIVIDUAL or TEAM sponsorship form or contact Jennifer Scott - Fundraising Officer, Rotary Club of Carlisle Castle, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.carlislecastle.rotary1190.org

Well done to everyone who competed in the Carlisle City Aquathlon today. A big thank you to all those people who gave up their time to help time keep, marshal, count swim laps etc. Results for the race can be found here. If you are looking for another event Carlisle Triathlon Club are organising their annual duathlon (4K/25K/4K) on Sunday 1 April 2012 at Kirkbampton Village near Carlisle. Just adults though. Details can be found at www.carlisle-tri.co.uk.

Final race information for the Carlisle Aquathlon can be found here. Please read in conjunction with the original information here and wave starts here.

TALKIN TARN TRIATHLON IS NOW FULL
A reserve list will operate in case of withdrawls. This can be found at www.entrycentral.com

Sport in Action is pleased to announce that Lloyd Volvo, GDM Hosting and CRAFT have been added to the list of sponsors for this years Talkin Tarn Triathlon. The sponsorship will help provide quality prizes for the event.

Carlisle Aquathlon update. If you have submitted an entry and your cheque has been cashed then you have a place. The race is about 40% full but entries will be restricted due to limited pool time.Race details will appear on this site with about 4 weeks to go.