Aura Navan’s Indoor Triathlon challenge returns by public demand

News released: 27th March 2009

Fitness enthusiasts and those looking to get in shape for the summer have the perfect opportunity thanks to a special ‘Aura Navan Indoor Triathlon’ gym challenge, which is scheduled to take place at Aura Leisurelink on Friday, May 8th.

The event is returning for its second year at the request of Aura members and ‘Pay As You Go’ customers of all ages and fitness levels, who are all interested in a fresh individual or team fitness challenge this summer.

“We held the indoor triathlon here at Aura Leisurelink in May last year and close to 50 members and customers participated and had a great time. Since the New Year, everyone has been asking our gym instructors when this year’s challenge would be taking place,” explained Lorna Donegan, Operations Manager at Aura Leisurelink Navan.

“We have all different levels of fitness here at Aura so while our indoor triathlon will give serious athletes the chance to prepare properly for a similar outdoor event that they might be targeting, it will also give those people who are not so fit the opportunity to take part, get in shape and have some fun at the same time.”

‘Aura Navan Indoor Triathlon’ will consist of a 500m swim in Aura’s 25-metre swimming pool, 12km on the stationary bike and a 5km run on the treadmill. Individuals or teams of three can enter the event, allowing one person to complete the swim, the cycle or the run.

“We have received a great response from both members and customers and we believe that several teams have already been formed and are in training. Everyone is looking forward to it and there is a friendly rivalry building up already,” added Lorna.

“As an added incentive, we will be awarding a number of special prizes to the winners, once all the times have been tallied.”

Those interested in competing in ‘Aura Navan Indoor Triathlon’, can sign up now at reception for a personalised training programme which will help them to get in shape for the event. The entry fee is €10.

Meanwhile, local school children are continuing to enrol for Aura Navan’s Easter Fitness Camps, which are scheduled to take place over nine days from Monday, April 6th to Friday, April 17th.

The camps have something for children of all ages and abilities, including ‘Intensive Swim Sessions’ from Monday, April 6th to Friday, April 10th and Intensive Swims and Lane Coaching running from Tuesday, April 14th to Friday, April 17th. Classes will take place each morning for the two weeks from 10 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. and costs €50 for the first week and €40 for the second week.

Children who want to learn some water life-saving skills can enrol in the Rookie Lifeguard camp which runs from Monday, April 6th to Friday, April 10th. The course takes place from 10 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. each day and costs €80 for the week.

Parents can also enrol children in the Fun Camps where daily activities include a hip hop dance class, team games, arts and crafts and a fun swim. The camps take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cost €75 for the first week and €60 for week two.

Parents who wish to enrol their children in the Easter camps are advised to contact Aura reception on 046-9079950.