Kingfisher Aquathlon

Our local triathlon club is organising an Aquathlon (swim then run) on 14 April. It’s perfect timing if you want to get some practice in for a triathlon later in the season. Or if you just fancy a different type of challenge or trying something new.

Start with a swim in the brand new Morden Leisure Centre pool. Then run through the beautiful, traffic-free Morden park.

DISTANCES

Standard distance (17+ yrs): Swim 300m (12L), Run 9k
GoTri distance (17+ yrs): Swim 200m (8L), Run 4.5k
TriStar Start (8yrs): Swim 50m (2L), Run 500m
TriStar1 (9-10yrs): Swim 100m (4L), Run 1k
TriStar2 (11-12yrs): Swim 200m (8L), Run 2k
TriStar3 (13-14yrs): Swim 300m (12L), Run 3k
Youth (15-16yrs): Swim 300m (12L), Run 4.5k
Junior (17-19yrs): Swim 300m (12L), Run 4.5k

CHIP TIMING
Swim splits, run laps and run splits (incl T1), and finish times will be available.

RACE SERIES
The Kingfisher Aquathlon Standard distance race will be part of the London League Series 2019
The Kingfisher Aquathlon TriStar/Youth/Junior races will be part of the London Junior Series 2019

EXTRAS
Free cake for all race finishers
Free parking

Entry closes 10th April 2019 at noon. Head over to the Kingfisher Triathletes website to book your place!

Last Call For BootCamps!

Now that half term is nearly over and the signs of Spring are starting to peek through, it's time to come out of hiding and treat yourself to a BootCamp!

We've got 4 great courses coming up. Head over to our BootCamp page for all the details. From BoxFit to Cardio Pilates, and Body Sculpting to SkiFit, there's something for everyone.

All of our Fit In The Park classes (except for our postponsed Monday nights) and Buggyfit sessions are running as normal.

The forecast promises some lovely spring weather next week, so do join us in the park!

Time To Shape-Up Your Relationship?

GUEST BLOGGER, Sue Saker, The Couples Coach, gives us some top tips to help you put a bit of sparkle back into your relationship:

Holiday time is approaching which often means spending more time than usual with our loved ones.  In theory that’s great but it can also highlight tensions or show that all you ever talk about is the kids, logistics and work - not the most stimulating topics! Here are 3 quick tips from Life Coach Sue Saker help get the love party going again.

1. Sort out your ratios.  Healthy, supportive relationships have far more positive interactions (‘I like that tie on you’) than negative ones (‘Yuck, that’s a really big boil’) and 5:1 is a good ratio to aim for.  Look for ways to appreciate your partner - thanking them for doing everyday things, complimenting them and acknowledging where they’ve tried.  It might feel one sided but gradually you should see an improvement in how you are relating to one another.
2. Think positive thoughts each day about your partner.  Set a daily reminder and think of as many great things as possible - do they shop / cook for lovely meals?  Do they make you laugh?  Do they book great holidays?  Are they kind? Are they an enthusiastic parent?  Keep choosing to focus on the good stuff and you’ll find yourself loving them more.
3. Book up date nights.  It sounds simple but spending time together is so important. If you can’t afford a babysitter then offer to swap with a friend. Or declare one night a week as an indoor date night.  Switch off the gadgets (yep that does include the ipad!) and have fun talking, playing, connecting.

Enjoy yourselves!

Sue Saker
The Couples Coach
www.thecouplescoach.co.uk