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Articles by Kristin Duffy

WTC offers sponsorship opportunity

January 12, 2023 Kristin Duffy 0

Willesden Tri Club is thrilled to be offering a sponsorship opportunity to someone keen to try (or continue in) triathlon in the Brent area. Are […]

Willesden Triathlon Beer!

September 10, 2017 Kristin Duffy 0

Did you know that Willesden Triathlon Club has its own beer? Head brewer, Graham Davies, assistant brewer Dan Fisher, and an array of other WTC […]

willesdentriclub

WEEK 50 AT WTC!!! That time of the year again… an WEEK 50 AT WTC!!! 
That time of the year again… and 2025, we’re already missing you! ✨

True to WTC tradition, festive spirits were high at our annual Xmas party at @thecarltontav 
All covered once again: Secret (evil) Santa stealing, tri-mendous quiz courtesy of @mschmidttens, and of course… the WTC annual awards!!! 🏆

- Triathlete of the year: our very own Madame President, @marionswimsacross , setting the tone from the top!
- Community spirit: @trilinsey , aka our behind-the-scenes web wizard
- Friendliest / Team cheerleader: @Walter .. pure Argentinian spirit there..
-Lost in transition: @Pops… POPSSS?? where are you?!
- Goal setter & smasher: @Camille : 12 half marathons planned, 12 run!
- Best welcome to our newest, tiniest members: @mschmidttens , organiser and push-leader of the very first Ricky Run Buggy Edition - Legends in the making
- Most improved: Ros & Pieranna ...getting there… getting there…
- Grumble & groan award: @Abi ... come on Abi 😅

Huge congrats to everyone!! 🙌🔥

2026 is just around the corner… what’s next for the friendliest tri club in town? 👀
Stay tuned and come join us!!! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️
WEEK 49 : RICKY RUN 2025 • Special Edition!!!📣📣🔥🔥 WEEK 49 : RICKY RUN 2025 • Special Edition!!!📣📣🔥🔥

WTC hit the trails around Rickmansworth yesterday, not missing yet another opportunity to enjoy the less-dry-than-usual weather!!!!☔🌦️

It was our annual Ricky Run "Special edition", wrapped up, as ever with a group breakfast in town!!☕🥞🍳🥛

3 classic distances + a brand new buggy-special!

- Epic: three naturally waterproofed legends, @libgeeksgirl , @Raphael and @Sebastien, waltzed through the drizzle and conquered the 17-Mile Epic in style!!!💃🕺
- Massive: the fab four, Ellen, @Erika, @Kristin, Simon unfazed by the occasional tears from the sky, smashed the 10-Mile Massive!!!!🤸🏃
- Magic: four steadfast intrepids, @Leo, @Marion. @Pieranna, @Walter sledged over mud and leaves, completing the 11,265.4Mt Magic (aka 7-Mile) and made it first to the breakfast table!!!!!🛷🏂
- Buggy edition: shoutout to @Des, @Emily, @Helen, @Laura, @Matt, @Sarah, who kept the pace with the newest WTC entries/legends in the making, pushing through the brand new Ricky Run Buggy Edition!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Same time next year?????🔥🔥

#wtctriathlon , #rickmansworth, #trailrunning , #triathlon
WEEK 47 UPDATE ❄️🔥 Racing season may be winding WEEK 47 UPDATE ❄️🔥 

Racing season may be winding down but the People of WTC’s energy is still very much up!

Massive shoutout to @libgeeksgirl smashing the Donostia/San Sebastián Marathon and flying through those Basque seaside streets in style. Qué bien!!!! 🏃‍♀️🔥👏

Back home the club's end-of-year fun (and weirdness 👀) is only just getting started… coming up:

🏃‍♂️ Ricky Run: Rickmansworth trails, 7 to 17 miles + buggy edition!
🎅 Xmas Bingo: 25 days of challenges (testing quads and dignity😅)!!
🎉 WTC Christmas Party 🎉!!!

More updates soon!
Curious about the club? All links in bio.

#WillesdenTri #WillesdenTriathlonClub #SwimBikeRun #SanSebastianMarathon #maratondonostia
WTC . WEEK 45 . THROWBACK !! Another fantastic wee WTC . WEEK 45 . THROWBACK !!
Another fantastic week of racing, pacing and sharing from the People of WTC!

WTCers showed up in full force at the iconic London Cross Country Championships @ Parliament Hill on November 8th!!🙌🙌
Steep uphill start and views over London to forget the pain! Huge performances from @Lucy, Jono, @Erika, @Des powering through yet another "nice day out"! 💪

Different latitude same attitude: @Jamel took on the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella last Sunday!! Sunshine, Mediterranean vibes and a seriously tough course.. delivering a stellar result!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

And in a slightly less lactate-driven performance, WTC gathered last week for the 2025-AGM , taking stock, celebrating and planning ahead... as always only good vibes!

Plenty still to come in the final weeks of 2025… and even more brewing for 2026...!

Stay tuned!!!

@willesdentriclub #willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #LondonCrossCountry #parliamenthill
#IRONMANtri #IM703WC #Marbella2025
🏆🏆 Medal Monday!🏆🏆 WTC members have been having a 🏆🏆 Medal Monday!🏆🏆

WTC members have been having a fab autumn so far!

Here are a couple highlights!

🔴 We enjoyed our annual spooky run on Hampstead Heath to celebrate Halloween! 🎃

⚫ David went international, racing at @ironmantri 70.3 Barcelona! 🚴‍♂️

⚪ Tom, Ros and Camille took part in the @runthroughuk  London Aquathlon! 🏊🏻

🔴 Abi, Raphael and Richard smashed the @royalparkshalf !  🏃‍♀️

⚫ Camille completed her 12th half marathon of the year in Brussels! 12 in 12 months, Kudos!💪

Well done everyone! 

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #royalparkshalf #brusselshalf #halfmarathon #triathlonengland #ironman #londonaquathlon #runthrough
🏅🏅 Terrific Tuesday!🏅🏅 It's been a fantastic few 🏅🏅 Terrific Tuesday!🏅🏅

It's been a fantastic few weeks for WTC!

WTC's endurance queen, Marion, took part in the @t24_xtrem_triathlon at the end of September. This is a mammoth feat onsisting of 13k swim / 220k bike / 50k run and Marion came away in a fabulous 3rd place! 👑 

WTC were out in force at the @vitalitylondon10k on Sunday 28 September, with excellent running from Anja, Tom, Claire, Abi, Jono, Des and Ellen! (Sorry if we missed anyone!) 🏃‍♀️

Our very own WTC triathlon and aquathlon took place on 28 September, with competitors racing around our lovely course in Willesden. There were smiles, gritted teeth, personal bests and most important lots of cake! Sign up is open for our next race in April - see the link in our bio! 🔗

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #aquathlon #willesden #vitality10k #t24extremetriathlon
🏅🏅 Fantastic Friday 🏅🏅 It's been a fantastic week 🏅🏅 Fantastic Friday 🏅🏅

It's been a fantastic week for WTC. A couple of highlights below!

Lucy and Leo took part in the Coniston Swim Run in the Lake District and came 2nd! 🥈

Des, Jono and Raphael fought it out at the Eton Dorney Triathlon on Sunday. Jono was 5th, Des 9th, and Raphael was 4th in his age group and 9 mins quicker than last year 💪 🚴

Nick and Anya completed @swimserpentine , with Nick getting his London Classics medal! 🏊🏻

If this has inspired you, there are still some spots  in our aquathlon and triathlon which is taking place THIS SUNDAY at Willesden Sports Centre. 

Sign up via the link in our bio - hope to see you there! 🔗

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #aquathlon #londontriathlon #dorneylake #swimserpentine #swimrunconiston #swimrun
🏅🏅 Fab Friday 🏅🏅 We had an absolute blast at the 🏅🏅 Fab Friday 🏅🏅

We had an absolute blast at the Hampstead Heath 26th Duathlon (aka the Pondathon) last Sunday.

Three teams from WTC embarked on a gallivant around Hampstead Heath, swimming in the lido and all three ponds, and running between each.

What a fab event! Looking forward to next year already! 🏊🏻 🏃‍♀️ 🌳

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub @kronosportsuk @colhampsteadheath

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #aquathlon #pondathon #hampsteadheath
Entries are OPEN for our triathlon and aquathlon o Entries are OPEN for our triathlon and aquathlon on 28 September 2025! 🏁

Place: Willesden Sports Centre 

Time: 9am

Distance: 400m swim, 10km bike (triathlon only), 5km run

Whether this is your first race or you are seasoned triathlete, this is the event for you! Expect fun competition, friendly support and cake at the finish line! 🏆

Enter via the link in bio 🔗

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikefun #triathlon #swimbikerun #aquathlon #londonrace #swimbikefun
🏅🏅 Fab Friday 🏅🏅 The triathlon season is in full 🏅🏅 Fab Friday 🏅🏅

The triathlon season is in full swing and the last few weeks have seen some amazing performances from our members. Just a few highlights:

🔴 Lucy and Erika took on the @eventsatw @fullsteam_sport Castle to Coast triathlon, most of it in the pouring rain! ☂️

⚪ DJ smashed the brand new (and very difficult) Leeds @ironman_uk ! 🏁

⚫ Des came 1st in his age group at the @castleraceseries Belvoir Castle triathlon! 🏆

🔴 Ellen, Camille and Lucy raced in the @windrushtriclub Aquathlon, battling a surprisingly choppy lido swim before completing a 5km run around Brockwell Park. 🏃‍♀️ 

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #aquathlon #leedsironman #castletocoast #windrushtri #brockwellpark #belvoircastle
🏅🏅 Medal Monday 🏅🏅 Anja absolutely smashed Outlaw 🏅🏅 Medal Monday 🏅🏅

Anja absolutely smashed Outlaw Holkam on Sunday 6 July. It was her first middle distance and she crossed the line in a blistering 6:03!

Fellow WTC member Katy also had a fantastic race! 💪

Well done Anja and Katy! 

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #outlaw #holkam #70.3 #halfironman #middledistancetri
🏅🏅 Today is going to be a bumper Medal Monday 🏅🏅 🏅🏅 Today is going to be a bumper Medal Monday 🏅🏅

First up, huge congrats to everyone who joined us for our Track PBs Race on 3 July!

It was a fab night of 1 mile, 3km and 5km racing and we were delighted so many of you got the PBs you were looking for! 🏆

If you'd like to take part in our next race, entries for our aquathlon and triathlon in September are now open! Link in bio 🔗

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #trackrace #pbrace #5kmrace #1mile race #willesdensportscentre #3kmrace
🏅THROWBACK THURSDAY🏅 Some highlights from a bumpe 🏅THROWBACK THURSDAY🏅

Some highlights from a bumper weekend of WTC racing:

🔴 Marion and Linsey took on @ironmantri @lessablesdolonne. With hot temperatures, a puncture and a tough course, it was a tough day out but they both did brilliantly! 🚲

⚪ Raphael smashed his first middle distance triathlon in Cardiff - finishing in 5hrs 40 and 4th in his age group 💪 @triathloncymru

⚫ Camille completed her eighth half marathon of the year! This time in @denbies_wine_estate on one of the hottest days of the year - thankfully there was a hosepipe every mile! 💦

🔴 Des took part in the @tracksmithrunning Solstice 3k on Friday night - an urban race around @coaldropsyard🏃‍♀️

⚪ Jamel bagged himsel a spot to the @ironmantri 70.3 World Championships in Marbella after a fantastic qualifying race! 🏆

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #ironman #ironman70.3 #middledistance #denbies #coaldropsyard #3krace
📢 Race announcement 📢 Mark your diaries for Thurs 📢 Race announcement 📢

Mark your diaries for Thursday 3rd July as our PB track race returns! 🔔

This year we're offering three distances: 1 mile, 3km and 5km! 🏃‍♀️

All at our home track - Willesden Sports Centre - from 7pm. 📍

This is a great chance to try and beat your personal best!  Prizes will be given for speed and the best PB improvements. 🏆

Enter via the link in bio 🔗

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikefun #triathlon #swimbikerun #trackrace #milerace #londonrace #londonrunning
🥳 Terrific Tuesday 🥳 What a weekend for WTC! So m 🥳 Terrific Tuesday 🥳

What a weekend for WTC! So many amazing achievements:

🔴  Lucy and Erika took part in the @challengerunning Backyard Ultra, where you run 4.167 miles (known as a yard) every hour for as long as you can. Erika did 15 yards for her first 100+k run, and Lucy managed 20 yards! Amazing work ladies!🏆

⚪ Biscuit and Leo smashed it at @blenheimpalacetriathlon. Biscuit had a brilliant race, finishing 1st in her age group. Leo took part in the weekend warrior, where you do as many triathlons as you can over the two days. Leo managed FIVE, despite losing her wetsuit to another participant part way through - very impressive! 💪

⚫ Tom had an amazing time at his first sprint triathlon at @dorneytriathlon. Always great to get the first one under your belt - huge congrats! 🎉

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikefun #triathlon #swimbikerun #dorneytriathlon #weekendwarrior  #blenheimpalacetriathlon #backyardultra #suffolkbackyardultra #challengerunning
🎊 Medal Monday 🎊 It's been an amazing weekend for 🎊 Medal Monday 🎊

It's been an amazing weekend for WTC members, with more achievements than we have space to mention! A few highlights:

⚪ 16 WTC'ers took on the @eventsatw mixed triathlon relay at Box End on Saturday.  Every team member completed a 350m swim, 7.7km bike and 1km run. Fantastic day out and Team Walruses even took home silver in the British Champs! 🥈

🔴 Marion returned to Box End on Sunday to take part in the Centurion 100km triathlon. After already smashing the relay the day before, Marion took 1st place overall! 🏆

Katy also had a brilliant race in the standard distance triathlon!  🎉

⚫ Abi completed the Moonwalk Marathon, walking overnight around London in aid of @walkthewalk 👣

⚪ Linsey completed @outlawtriathlon Nottingham on Sunday in a brilliant time of 5:39:24! 💪 

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikefun #triathlon #swimbikerun #atwevents #boxendtriathlon #boxend #mixedrelay #moonwalk #outlawnottingham #outlaw #walkthewalk #moonwalklondon
Huge congrats to Anya and Leo who took part in the Huge congrats to Anya and Leo who took part in the @hatchendtri on Sunday!

Anya was 3rd female and Leo was 5th, and they both came 1st in their age groups! 🏆

Well done on the medal haul ladies!!

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikefun #triathlon #swimbikerun #hatchendtriathlo
🪅 Fab Friday! 🪅 We had a bumper weekend of WTC fa 🪅 Fab Friday! 🪅

We had a bumper weekend of WTC fab-ness!

Many club members took on the @londonmarathon —well done to Jenn, Becca, Felix, Danny and DJ! Special mention to Kristin, who casually ran a reverse marathon the night before (as you do!)

Camille and Pierrana had an amazing time at the Magna Carta Half Marathon. This was Pierrana's first half marathon, and Camille got a PB!

Ellen took part in the @peak.divide, a 77km trail run between Manchester and Sheffield!

Walter and Tom were representing WTC further afield - Walter in Mallorca at the @mallorca312 167km road cycling race, and Tom at the @ironmantri Valencia 70.3 half ironman.

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikefun #triathlon #halfmarathon #londonmarathon #peakdivide #magnacarta #mallorca #runningrace #halfironman #valencia70.3
🪅 Woohoo Wednesday! 🪅 Last Sunday, four of our in 🪅 Woohoo Wednesday! 🪅

Last Sunday, four of our intrepid members set off on a cycle tour of London's best cobbles, to celebrate the infamous Paris-Roubaix race in France (which involves lots of cobbles!) 🚵‍♂️

Have you got any favourite cobbled sections in London? Let us know for next year's ride!

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikefun #triathlon #parisroubaix
#cobblemonster #cobbles #cycling #londoncycling
We had a wonderful time at Hillingdon bike circuit We had a wonderful time at Hillingdon bike circuit on Sunday polishing our cycling skills with coach Kristin. 🚴‍♀️

Drills, games and a TT were the order of the day - accompanied by glorious sunshine and the odd bunny or two (no bunnies were harmed)! 🐇

❤️🩶🖤

@willesdentriclub

#willesdentri #swimbikerun #swimbikefun #triathlon #triclub #biketraining #hillingdoncyclecircuit #cycleskills
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