Triathlon Race Report: Tri795 Carlow on 19th May 2019
As regular blog readers may know, as well as writing about animals, Iam an enthusiast about triathlons, and during the summer race season,I post race reports after competing.
Triathlons
Race report from Pete the Vet: TriCarlow795 Sprint Triathlon
Why are triathlons mentioned in a blog about animals?Most of my blog posts are based on my work as a veterinarian, but from time to time, I like to write about another of my life's passions: triathlons.
Adventure race report: Gael Force Dublin from the perspective of a triathlete
IntroductionI am an experienced triathlete, with ten years of regular racing squeezed into my lycra triathlon suit. I still love triathlons, but the race format has lost some of its zing.
Human health matters too: I’m fundraising for Leprosy sufferers in India
My primary interest is animal health and welfare, but sometimes I also write about other issues that are important to me. Leprosy is one example.
Final triathlon race report for 2017: Moby Dick Sprint Triathlon in Youghal on Saturday 30th September 2017
Background to the raceThe triathlon season runs from April to September in Ireland, so this sprint triathlon in Youghal on 30th September was the last race of the year.
Pete the Vet’s race report Pulse Port Sprint Triathlon 2017
Pulse Port Triathlon has become one of my regular racesI’ve been doing triathlons for a decade, which means that I’m at the stage where I’ve done some of the regular races several times.
Race report from Pete the Vet: Ironman 70.3 Dublin 2017
Here's another race report: I've just completed #IronmanDublin 70. 3 and I'm sharing my story in the hope that it might encourage others to have a go next year.
Race report by Pete the Vet – Caroline Kearney Memorial Triathlon 12th August 2017
I did a sprint triathlon last week, and I’m doing a half-Iron distance next week: so this week, I did the bridging distance, competing in the National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships near M ..
Race report from Pete the Vet: Loughrea Sprint Triathlon on 6th August 2017
My first race of the seasonBetter late than never: the Loughrea Sprint Triathlon was my first triathlon of the season. The race took place on a classic west of Ireland summer day.
Pete the Vet’s triathlon season 2017: can a slow start still turn out to be a vintage year?
As well as being a vet and an animal advocate, I'm a triathlete, so if you don't like that topic, don't read on.
Guest post: 2016 Titan Experience Pulse Triathlon race report by Chris McGuigan
AS THE NEW TRIATHLON SEASON KICKS OFF, HERE'S A GUEST POST FROM THE END OF THE 2016 SEASON THAT SOMEHOW ESCAPED BEING PUBLISHED.
A new triathlon season: first dip in the sea and a new Garmin 735XT watch
The triathlon season has startedAs a sure sign that triathlon training is getting serious, I joined my coach and two fellow triathletes for our first open water sea swim of the year this morning.
Last chance for a classic beach-start triathlon in 2016
Titan Experience Pulse Port Beach Triathlon, which is happening this year on the 17th September 2016, is a race hosted by Pulse Triathlon Club.
Ironman 70.3 Dublin – Race report by Pete the Vet
What's so great about this half-Iron distance triathlon?Dublin Ironman 70. 3 happens at the ideal time in the triathlon season, which runs from April to September.
Podcast
A (Half) Ironman vet talks about triathlons, jellyfish, micropigs and answers listeners’ queries | Pat Kenny Show
Ironman racingI completed Ironman 70. 3 Dublin at the weekend - you can read my race report here - and Pat Kenny asked me about my experience on his show this week.
Podcast
Dublin Ironman 70.3 is coming up: two weeks to go and competitors are training hard | East Coast Radio
Dublin Ironman 70. 3 is taking place on Sunday 14th August, and I'll be there, taking part. I did the race last year, and it was the highlight of my season.
Race report: Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon
I'm having a deliberately quiet triathlon season. This is my last year in my current five-year-bracket age group. Next year is my first year in a new age group.