PSUK Triathlon

12/01/2024

Use the code NEWYEAR to enjoy the 20% discount valid until end of January for the psuk sprint champs

12/01/2024

Happy new year all…we have just sorted out the sprint champs for this year. We are pleased to announce we are going back to Blithfield Sailing club in the heart if Staffordshire. Please enter the police champs incorporated with the Blithfield Triathlon on Sunday 18th August 2024. Make sure you enter your force to be included in the results.
There is a 20% discount applied if you enter before 31st January 👍

22/12/2023

Just forwarding this information on…I have my thoughts about this but will keep them as my thoughts as probably not appropriate for here…
Looking unlikely for a uspe tri champs next year 😟

03/11/2023

Hi all, the psuk standard distance champs will be on 23rd June 2024 as part of the Norwich triathlon. Please enter through the link http://www.norwichtriathlon.co.uk/ and make sure you put your force. Hope to see as many there as possible 👍

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02/09/2023

Apologies for the delay in our race report…
On Sunday 20th August 2023 the PSUK Standard Distance Triathlon Championship took place within the Blithfield Triathlon, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire.
The venue was a large open Reservoir within a rural setting and the water usually the home to a sailing club. The organisers of the triathlon PMA racing kindly accommodated the PSUK race and even allowed our championships the first wave start.
35 police competitors entered the event.
The water temperature was 19 degrees but a low sun made sighting a challenge as the buoys were far spread out on the 750 metre loop which athletes completed twice for 1500 metres. The mass start at 0800 hours got the action underway for the event with the wind calm and air temperature about 16 degrees.
Transition 1 was a short distance from the swim exit on the higher banks of the reservoir. Athletes left T1 on the narrow lanes to join the main route where they completed a two lap course for the 40km bike distance. The route was undulating but quiet roads.
Athletes returned to Transition 2 and prepared for the 10km two lap run out and back along the water’s edge, then along the reservoir bridge. The run surface was a combination of, off road tracks and road but mainly flat. The temperature and wind were now increasing on the final discipline.
Well done to all those who attended and completed this latest championship and thank you to all those who have competed in the other PSUK events this year. Your support is much appreciated.
Well done to our prizes winners. Some impressive performances across the age groups. The results are as follows;
Male
1st – Craig CHAPMAN (GMP)
2nd Andy MOULDEN (MPS)
3rd – Andy WINDETT (MPS)
Female
1st – Janet FLETCHER (HANTS)
2nd – Jane HARRIS (GLOUS)
3RD – Sophie CANTY (Police Scotland)
V40 Male
1st – David WILSON (WEST MIDS)
V40 Female
1st – Libby FREE (MPS)
V50 Male
1st - Sean FLYNN (MPS)

V50 Female
1st – Christine HOWARD (DERBYSHIRE)
V60 Male
Anthony Leslie PRICE (WEST MIDS)
V60 Female
Carol MARSH (MPS)

We are in the process of planning next year’s events by making contacts with potential race events.
The middle distance championships have been confirmed with the race website link below;
https://www.do3.co.uk/on-the-edge-middle-distance-triathlon

Follow PSUK FACEBOOK for any other updates.
Libby Free
Karl Free

On The Edge Middle Distance Triathlon at Park Farm, Compton Verney. A challenging 70.3 distance race in scenic setting with lake swim. Get booked in!

20/08/2023

Fast racing today at Blithfield for the final champs of the year. Well done to everyone who raced and congrats to our prize winners. Thanks for supporting the PSUK champs.
Send us your email address if we don’t already have it so we can send you a prize.
Here are the provisional results…

1st Janet fletcher (Hants Police)
2nd Jane Harris (Gloucestershire Police)
3rd Sophie Canty (Police Scotland)

1st Craig Chapman (GMP)
2nd Andy Moulden (Met)
3rd Andy Windett (Met)

1st V40
Libby Free (Met)
David Wilson (West Midlands Police)

1st V50
Christine Howard (Derbyshire Police)
Sean Flynn (Met)

1st V60
Carol Marsh (Met)
Anthony Leslie Price (West Midlands Police)

17/08/2023

Hope everyone is ready for the final champs of the season. It’s great that we will all be in the same wave. Prizegiving will follow the main presentation at midday. Would be good to catch up with as many of you as possible. Let’s enjoy being out there together 👍

07/08/2023

Breaking news….we have chosen our middle distance champs for next year. This will be on 21st July 2024 at Compton Verney, Warwickshire. The date doesn’t appear at the top of the webpage but this has been confirmed by the organisers. This looks like a spectacular venue for a triathlon. Please enter stating your force. Other distance champs not yet decided.

On The Edge Middle Distance Triathlon at Park Farm, Compton Verney. A challenging 70.3 distance race in scenic setting with lake swim. Get booked in!

11/07/2023

The organisers of this event are running this as a just-for-fun police championship. Would be great to have some police representation.

This is not one of our official champs 👍

05/07/2023

PSUK Sprint Triathlon Championships 2023

On Sunday 2nd July 2023 the PSUK sprint distance triathlon Championships were hosted within the Sywell triathlon, Northamptonshire.
The sprint distance is 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run.
The venue was the rural setting of Sywell Country Park which was accessed via narrow country lanes. Within the park was a large reservoir where the water was warm at 20.5 degrees, notably clean, expansive and choppy with the light winds. The sun was out with a slight wind with the air temperature about 14 degrees for the 8.00am start. The field of about 100 athletes across the event consisted of a small but competitive police race list.
Athletes set off two at a time, from the reservoir wall, down a steep ramp into the water for the one loop swim, with four buoys to navigate in a clockwise direction.
Transition 1 was situated on the banks of the reservoir a short run from the waters edge. Athletes were soon onto their bikes once passing through the uneven off road section of the car park which certainly wasn’t easy.
The bike course of two laps on mainly narrow country lanes with left turns but plenty of undulation including the ascent past the park finishing and starting the lap. Due to minor local roadworks the bike route was reduced slightly to 10miles.
Athletes again had to master the off road car park when turning off the final lap into transition 2 before setting off on the run.
The run took athletes around the edge of the Country Park using a gravel footpath on the banks of the reservoir. The setting was beautiful although the pain and aches would be setting in for the final effort which concluded with the last 1km across a long straight reservoir wall to the finishing line.
The male and female race was close and competitive with the lead changing throughout.
The prize winners were as follows,

Male​​​​​​Female
1st – Matt GIBBONS (West Mercia)​​1st – Chrissie HOWARD (Derbyshire)
2nd – Sean FLYNN (Met)​​​​2nd – Libby FREE (Met)
3rd- Kyle Bateman (MOD)​​​3RD Rachel PEARSONS (Essex)

V40
1st – Simon JONES (Lancs)
V50
1st – Tim BOYALL (Met)

Results can be found on the below link
fhttps://www.athlinks.com/event/354264/results/Event/1055447/Course/2380721/Results

Very well done to all those who competed and supported this PSUK championship. It was pleasing to see a few familiar names again competing in one of our championship races and we wish you all the best of luck for the remainder of the season.
It was also exciting to see some new names and we greatly encouraging more athletes across all the forces to reach out or others to promote within their relevant forces. Come along and compete in one of our championship races. We have a range of standards and this is not about elite level only.
We advertise/promote, provide updates on PSUK Triathlon Facebook.
Our final race of the season is the Standard distance within the Blithfield triathlon on 20th August. I expect another competitive race. The link is below

Aug 20 2023 August 20, 20238am Blithfield Sprint Triathlon (Non Drafting) 8am Blithfield Reservoir The Sprint distance will be hosting the 2023 Sprint Distance Triathlon English Championships. Based at the Sailing Club, free camping is provided ensuring a great family weekend with a fast rolling bik...

04/07/2023

1st 3 in the psuk sprint champs 👏👏

04/07/2023

Everyone should have received their prizes from psuk sprint and middle distance champs. Please check junk email in case it’s gone in there. Simon jones please send me your email so I can sort your prize. Thanks

02/07/2023

Our final champs this year is on 20th august incorporated within the Blithfield triathlon. We would love to have as many people competing as possible. Please circulate amongst your forces and get entered 👍

02/07/2023

Fast racing today at the psuk sprint champs at sywell country park. Despite low numbers it was very competitive. Thanks to everyone who turned out. Here are the provisional results. If anyone thinks they have been missed out please let us know…

Female
1st Chrissie Howard (Derbyshire)
2nd Libby Free (Met)
3rd Rachel Pearsons (Essex)

Male
1st Matt Gibbons (west Mercia)
2nd Sean Flynn (Met)
3rd Kyle Bateman (MOD)

1st V40 Simon Jones (Lancs)
1st V50 Tim Boyle (Met)

01/07/2023

Hi all, we have our 2nd champs of the year tomorrow at Sywell country park. Good luck to everyone. As soon as we get the results we will do a presentation near the finish 👍

22/06/2023

On Sunday 18th June 2023 the PSUK Middle Distance Triathlon Championships took place within The Lakesman Triathlon, Keswick, Cumbria.
The venue was stunning and picturesque all centred on the Town of Keswick with the backdrop of Mountains and Derwent water Lake. The organisers of the Lakesman Triathlon kindly accommodated the PSUK championships and added some appreciated touches to the transition area and race t-shirts amongst other things which made the event feel special.
Approximately 65 police competitors entered this popular event of the middle distance.
The water temperature was 21.5 degrees in the shallow calm waters of Derwent Water. The route of 1.9km was relatively straight forward with a long outward section followed by two right turns before coming back to the finish. The mass start of many athletes at 6am made this discipline challenging and rough at times as people looked for clear water.
There was quite a long mainly uphill run from the lake exit towards Transition 1. The crowds including families and local residents gave the athletes plenty of noise and support. This demonstrated how supportive the local population were of this event which hugely benefitted the local economy.
Athletes set off on their bikes from the large Transition 1 which was a car park on the banks of Derwent water. The route initially took athletes through Keswick before setting off on a 90km course out towards Cockermouth, including a loop then back towards Keswick.
The scenery was described as amazing, with smooth roads surfaces and little traffic. Somehow the route was largely flat however coming back there was a stiff head wind on this course well suited to time trialling.
As athletes returned to Keswick on their bikes the crowds were now even greater in numbers. Athletes set off from Transition 2, now quite well strung out, but the air temperature was now up to about 22 degrees making for a tough run.
The 21km run included 3 laps taking in Keswick and the surrounding areas but each lap took in the finish line field of Keswick rugby club. This was where all the entertainment was established with marquees, food stalls, race commentators, supporters and even cheerleaders on the finish straight preparing to welcome each Lakesman finisher.
This was a well-supported event and generated plenty of positive feedback from our police athletes. It’s pleasing after a few years of managing the triathlon section how we got to speak with many friends and new faces afterwards from many of our police areas. We are always looking to generate and attract more people into our events and can see police from different areas now building friendships after competing in the sport of triathlon which takes people across many beautiful places around the world proving memorable experiences.
The Provisional results are as follows. Well done to our prize winners who produced impressive performances in competitive fields.
Male
1st – Craig CHAPMAN (GMP)
2nd – Jack SKELTON (LINCS)
3rd - Andy WINDETT (MPS)
4th – David WILSON (WMP)
5th – Ross MELDRUM (Police Scotland)

1st VET 50 – Andrew LAWLESS (LANCS)

Female
1st – Beth WILMOTT (LINCS)
2nd – Janet FLETCHER (HANTS)
3rd Danielle JACKSON (FORCE10)
4th – Libby FREE (MPS)
5th – Jane HARRIS (GLOS)

1ST VET 50 – Jen MILSOM (Cleveland)

Thank you to all for travelling to the venue for this event. Your efforts are much appreciated. Hopefully see you all at the next two events.

PSUK Sprint, SYWELL, NORTHANTS – 2ND July
PSUK Standard, BLITHFIELD – 20TH August

18/06/2023

Special mention to Jamie Meldrum (centre) winner of the overall Lakesman half who is son to Ross Meldrum from police Scotland 🎊

18/06/2023

Congrats to our winners Beth Wilmott, Lincolnshire police and Craig Chapman GMP…full results will be on the website…one prize per person as usual. Prizes will be emailed out…if you haven’t sent me your email please do. Well done to everyone that finished…great race 👏

17/06/2023

If you don’t see your name here please let me know…..good luck tomorrow everyone

12/06/2023

Hi all, looking forward to the 1st champs of the year…hopefully we will manage to get results on Sunday after the race and we can have a prizegiving…usual catagories for prizes….as usual prizes will be emailed following the event. If you think we might not be able to identify you as police (for example if you entered the event early) please message with your details so we can include you in the results. Thanks

07/04/2023

Hi all,

Here is a message from the organisers of IM 70.3 turkey. If anyone is interested let me know I can send you contact details for the organisers…

I just wanted to reach out and wanted to know if you think a special package for the police for the IRONMAN 70.3 Turkey would raise any interest in your club.
Our race date for 2023 is October 29th so it should be easier from the travel perspective and we do have quite a few hotels that would be happy to give us a package deal.

We can do 3, 5 or 7 nights or anything in between and it would take you from the airport to the airport and anything in between.
Would you have the chance to send something like that out to your teammates and if yes, what do you think would be the most requested (luxury or budget, longer or shorter stays?)

20/01/2023

https://www.northamptonshiresport.org/type/events/sywell-sprint-triathlon-race-2-sunday-2nd-july/

We have now sorted our sprint champs for this year…we are heading to Northampton on 2nd July. We have been warmly welcomed to compete in the Sywell sprint triathlon. Please enter yourselves and put your force name on the form if you want to be part of the police champs. Thanks

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30/12/2022

Hey everyone…merry Christmas and happy new year when it comes…we have chosen our standard distance champs for next year…we are going to Blithfield triathlon in Staffordshire on 20/08/2023. Please enter yourselves at https://www.riderhq.com/events/p/zkaz94tb/enter and make sure you put your force name on the form.

Online sports event and club management

08/11/2022

We have until the end of this month to enter the Lakesman half. After that, if it sells out we won’t have priority. Please enter to avoid disappointment 👍

28/09/2022

We have just sorted out our middle distance champs for 2023…we are being hosted by the lovely people at the Lakesman triathlon which takes place in Keswick on 18th June 2023.

There is a specific entry for the police champs on the entry page. The link is below.

This is a really popular race and has almost sold out. We have been guaranteed places until end of November. After this, if it’s sold out then you won’t be able to get entered. Please enter asap so you don’t miss out.

I just signed up for The Lakesman 2023. You can register or find more information on https://www.resultsbase.net/event/6359

07/09/2022

Updated results from Sunday. Bear with me whilst I sort prizes. Sorry it’s not the best photo 😬

06/09/2022

PSUK Middle Distance Triathlon Championships 2022

On Sunday 4th September 2022 the Police Sport UK Triathlon Middle Distance Championships were incorporated within the Bowood Outlaw Triathlon. This was located in the undulating, rural Bowood House grounds and estate, Wiltshire. Home to the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne.

The swim over the distance of 1900 metres was a rolling start with two athletes at a time entering Bowood lake every five seconds from 0730 hours with the fastest swimmers first. The route was one large lap of the lake. The air temperature was a humid 18 degrees and dry although there was a threat of rain throughout the day. Water temperature was good at about 20 degrees. The overall field was 600 in numbers with about 50 police entries starting the event.

The bike route over 90km was one large lap around the Wiltshire Countryside taking in locations such as Devizes and Salisbury plain. The initial route away from Bowood Estate was undulating and the route continued with rolling hills on largely quiet rural roads. However the last few kilometres featured Derry Hill, a steep ascent of up to 13 per cent in places which really tested the legs prior to the run, on this challenging course.

The run route of 21km was three laps of the Estate grounds which were hilly, including a few steep climbs and predominantly off road. This route was described by many as brutal to conclude a middle distance race. Those who finished this race have certainly achieved one of the toughest middle distance races on the UK circuit and should be proud of their efforts.
The race was extremely well organised by the Outlaw triathlon events team who again accommodated another PSUK event which is appreciated. This is a special event and one to thoroughly recommend to all who would like a tough endurance challenge.

The race was competitive as always amongst our police athletes with some close racing as the event progressed through the three disciplines. The gaps between positions were close in places as many of the regular names completed another PSUK event. Special mention again to, firstly our furthest travellers, Police Scotland, managed by Ross Meldrum who travelled over 10 hours to this event with an entry of 11 and secondly Craig Chapman (GMP) who performed to a high standard after recovering from a recent broken toe.

The first 3 overall and category winners are detailed below, with one prize awarded per athlete.

MALE

1st, Dan Harbridge - NCA
2nd, Andy Windett - Met
3rd, Craig Chapman - GMP

FEMALE

1st, Libby Free - Met
2nd, Gabi Kennedy-Hill - Met
3rd, Lisa Rushton - WMP


1st V40 Male
David Wilson - WMP

1st V40 Female
Louise Mandefield - WMP

1st V50 Male
Derek Simpson - Police Scotland

1st V60
Gary Goacher Derbyshire Police


The full results can be found on the link below.

https://www.outlawtriathlon.com/bowood/results/

Finally planning will now commence for the 2023 Championship events which also includes the selection only USPE (European Police Championships). Please keep in touch with your force contacts for any circulation updates, Facebook for PSUK Triathlon and the TeamPolice triathlon website.
We look forward to seeing all our regular competitors next season plus hopefully some new faces. Well done everyone this season and stay healthy.

06/09/2022

Apologies…I have been updated that Gary Goacher from Derbyshire police is our V60 winner in a time of 5:39. Well done!

05/09/2022

Congrats to all our finished such a challenging course yesterday. These are the top 3 and prize winners…

1st Dan Harbridge NCA
2nd Andy Windett Met
3rd Craig Chapman GMP

1st Libby Free Met
2nd Gabi Kennedy-Hill Met
3rd Lisa Rushton. WMP

1st V40
David Wilson WMP
Louise Mandefield WMP

1st V50
Derek Simpson Police Scotland

1st V60
Paul Harbridge Cheshire

If you haven’t already given me your email, send it through for your prize 😀

04/09/2022

Hi all, thanks again and well done to all those that competed today at the middle distance champs. Excellent performances on a really tough course. Congrats to overall winners, Dan Harbridge and Libby Free. I think this photo might be a bit blurred, apologies, I will sort it when I can.