The Wales Triathlon Sunday, June 15, 2025
About the Area

About the Area

If you are looking for a race with an enclosed stunning sea swim; sea views, fantastic village support, topped off with one of the most breathtaking scenic runs on the circuit... read on!

The swim takes place in Fishguard bay which is protected by a breakwater on both sides. The two lapped swim enables swimmers to exit the water to large crowds before entering the water for a second and final lap.

Wales Triathlon Swim

The Bike course begins with a steady 3 mile ascent allowing you to fuel, before a fast section all the way to St.Davids, the Country's smallest city. Here you will have a huge reception as you pass the square and on towards Trefin. On leaving St.Davids you will again enter another quick section offering stunning sea views of the atlantic, before climbing into Trefin and Mathry. Here you turn for St.Davids once again to experience the great atmosphere and then head back to T2.

Wales Triathlon Bike Course

The run course is simply breathtaking! A stunning paved coastal run which takes you out on the town's breakwater as part of a 4 lap loop with great sea views. On the fourth loop you'll head back to The Parrog, before entering the famous Activity Wales Events red carpet Finish!

Wales Triathlon Run Course

It is advised if you would like to camp to call the office and book early.

Fishguard and Goodwick both have a great selection of small shops and great places to eat and the Parrog in Goodwick offers a great location to spectate.

Bishop and Byram Prove Dominant at 2XU Challenge Wales

Wales shone in all its glory this weekend providing perfect conditions for an all-British victory with Tom Bishop and Lucy Byram taking the

Pro Athlete Line Up for Challenge Wales 2023

Who will be this year's champion?

Training the Swimming Energy systems Training the Swimming Energy systems

As triathletes were all familiar with the 5 training zones but in swimming, we like to make things more scientific and slightly more technical. This month I will be explaining the Swimming Energy systems with an easy-to-follow guide to help you put together your own swim session plan.

Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing?? Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??

Top Tip - Start with a sprint tri early in the season. Swansea is a good one to get your confidence up as the swim is in SA1 Dock which is a great environment as you don’t have to battle the seas tide and currents.

‘Plan some regular swim sets’ ‘Plan some regular swim sets’

It’s important to keep your threshold swimming going over during the ‘off’ season. Below you find two swim sessions which will help you going into the winter months. Try these twice a week and record your times. You can adjust the rest times and distances according to your ability. Feel free to reach out to the coaches at Heathwood swimming in Cardiff for extra help or any questions you may have regarding swim sets or drills.

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