"6 Weeks To Try" is our campaign to encourage people of all ages, sizes and fitness levels to take on the challenge of a first beginner friendly triathlon - the TryAthy. We have chosen 5 people from across Ireland to champion this campaign and over the course of the six week build-up we share our knowledge and experience through online training programmes and tri camps.

Our "TryAthletes" will be blogging and sharing the experience along the way. Myths are dispelled, confidence is instilled and fun is had all leading to that goal of a completed triathlon on 1st June. We invite all would-be triathletes to join in this campaign. "6 Weeks To Try" could well be the start of a new life-long-love of triathlon.

If you're curious and excited by the challenge of a first triathlon sign up for TryAthy on 1st June - we promise you won't regret it.

Join Us on our dedicated "6 Weeks to Try" Facebook page to share stories and insights about our campaign. On Twitter use the hashtag #6weekstotry

Check out the latest blogs from our triathletes below:

Deirdre Clancy

Age: 32

Lives:
Athy, Co. Kildare

Blog:

• Lessons In Determination
• Big Difference between this week and last...
• A Year Of Firsts

About:
Mum of 3 busy little boys. A slimming group helped to shift some pregnancy pounds but the eureka moment was that a healthier lifestyle is not just about weight control, it's also about fitness. The wetsuit is bought. The tyres are pumped. First triathlon, here we come.

Susie McManus

Age: 22

Lives:
Glasnevin, Dublin

Blog:

• Praying to the weather Gods!
• In the middle of the night...
• I made it to the Otherside

About:
Celebrating health and life after a diagnosis of depression 2 years ago. A strong will to reclaim life led to a qualification in nursing and a renewed desire to get fit. TryAthy is a stepping stone to a bright future full of zest and determination.

Ciaran Johnson

Age: 47

Lives:
Castleknock, Dublin

Blog:

• The life of a triathlete
• Not All Highs!!
• Love The Training!
• Ciaran's Blog #1

About:
Call it a mid-life crisis? Call it madness? Call it what you will, it's time to tick the box on the to-do list. A regular commuter, a fledgling swimmer and a 10k runner. The finishing line beckons.

Martin O'Keeffe

Age: 30

Lives:
Clondalkin, Dublin

Blog:

• Working around injury... but making progress
• Guilt is a terrific motivator
• It's a Juggling Act
• Girlfriend, Fiancee, Swim Coach.. Thanks Kathy.

About:
Engaged to a budding triathlete, who will play lead support role over the next 6 weeks. Completely new to triathlon, lots to learn but eager to get started. Walking down the aisle 3 weeks after TriAthy.

Rebecca Mullin

Age: 31

Lives:
Mullingar, Westmeath

Blog:

• Making Progress...
• Tests of Strength, Fitness and Endurance.
• Come on Guys and Dolls!
• Taking On The Challenge...

About: 
Busy mum of two, aged 5 and 2. Graduate of a Couch to 5km programme. Crossing the finish line of the 1st 5km run ignited a fire and passion for fitness. Ready to step up to the challenge of triathlon.

Week 1

Welcome To The Programme!

Week 2

Stepping Up A Gear 

Week 3

Transition Time!

Week 4

Recovery & Good Technique

 Week 5

Focus on Form

Week 6

Coming Soon

Camp 1 took place on 2 May last.

Click here for news story 

Paul Bissett

Sharon Ashmore

Rachel Masterson

Gareth McIntyre

Antoinette Butler

Wendy Kavanagh

• hasnt time flown
• Jelly Legs
• a cold beer and a warm glow
• I have swimmer's ear, saddle sores and jogger's nipple,am I a triathlete yet?
• FIRST WEEK OVER...
• Hello Everyone!

• swimming in a cup of tea
• juggling and squeezing
• BAGGED A PB
• breaking red lights
• GETTING IN TO IT
• Introducing Myself

• OMG SWIMATHY!!
• Bright, shiny, yellow new bike
• exam stress making me go faster
• Trying to stick to schedule
• Jelly Legs
• I Can't Believe I was Chosen!

• 6 weeks have flown
• keeping up the good work
• well chuffed
• Back in the Saddle
• hope after injury

• no badgers around here!
• Shock of a Cracked Heel
• minor disaster
• soul destroyed this week!
• Injury Concerns
• Busy Mum, Wife, GP and NOW..TRIATHLETE

• brought the sun home
• New wetsuit, a wedding and a few 5kms!
• This sport is addictive!

• in the swing of things now
• Training did not go to plan this week
• Training Camp DONE!!
• WEEK ONE FINISHED!!!
• Setting the record straight & laying my heart on the line!!