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June 8th 2021 - Epic Racing By Team PTC
Finally Team PTC has been back in action! Liz and Jackie both completed the Epicman Windermere Middle Distance Triathlon in challenging...
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2nd May 2021 - Xendurance – Something Worth Shouting About
For those of you that know me, you will already know I am sceptical of everything until shown/proven otherwise and if I recommend...
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1st January 2021 - Bike Maintenance – Save Yourself £250
Being a professional bicycle mechanic (as well as a Triathlon Coach), I’m often asked what the most common problems are that I see with...
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21st November 2020 - Roger's Epic Solo Lockdown Ironman
Roger should have been racing his first Ironman in Portugal earlier this month (and only his second triathlon ever) but because of...
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11th October 2020 - Epicman, Outlaw X, Virtual London Marathon and a Group Ride
It’s great when races actually happen (under the circumstances) enabling me to report back on some results from Team PTC. First up was...
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21st September 2020 - Bikes, Bikes and More Bikes Serviced
It’s been a busy few months in the workshop, fixing and servicing a whole variety of bikes including wheel building, wheel servicing, tub...
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10th September 2020 - Capenwray, Hellvellyn and Shropshire Triathlon Results
And just as we thought things were getting back to normal… Anyway, there’s been a few more races, and a few more results: Karen had a...
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14th August 2020 - Website and Athlete Update
As PTC continues to grow, I thought it was time to update the website – I hope you like it. If anyone has any feedback or suggestions...
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14th August 2020 - So You Bought A Heart Rate Monitor- What Now?
So everyone keeps telling you that you need a heart rate monitor and how it will change the way you train and make you into a better...
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12th April 2020 - Coping When Locked Down
With no immediate end in sight, COVID-19 is proving to be quite challenging for all of us. Hopefully though, we should have fallen in to...
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18th March 2020 - PTC and COVID-19
Hi All, I know this is a really hard time for all of you with races getting cancelled left right and centre and with no end in sight it’s...
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27th February 2020 – UCAN: Ironman Nutrition Simplified
There are not many products that I whole heartily endorse unless I’ve seen the benefits myself and to others, the science and research...
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12th January 2020 - Petzl Night Runner
Last night, despite the wind and rain, 421 crazy people gathered at the start line in Rivington Pike for the annual Petzl Night Runner...
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24th November 2019 - Monday Night Run Club
PTC's weekly Monday Night Run Club will start in Bury on Monday the 2nd December 2019 at 7pm. These runs will start with a 45 minute...
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2nd October 2019 - PTC Success Continues.
As the Triathlon season comes to an end for 2019, there were a few more achievements for PTC athletes last weekend. First up was Chris...
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24th September 2019 - Another busy month for PTC athletes.
Barry and Ian both completed a 5km swim in Lake Windemere. Perfect mental preparation for their Ironman debut next year. Barry finished...
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3rd September 2019 - POWER - How to use it to train and race effectively.
I always ask new clients if they have a power meter on their bike. For those that say no, then heart rate training it is. For those that...
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16th August 2019 - Another Sub 5 Half Ironman for Team PTC
Another race and another PB for Team PTC with Adam breaking the 5 hour barrier for the first time at Challenge Turku Half Ironman in...
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30th July 2019 - Team PTC at it again...
Well what an eventful few weeks – in fact, it’s been pretty hard to keep up with everyone from Team PTC. First up was Adam racing at the...
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18th June 2019 – More fantastic results for Team PTC.
In Staffordshire, undertaking their very first ever 70.3 triathlon (half distance), Barry and Ian both proved that anything is possible...
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