The Triathlon Show 2012 proved to be a great success for TCL Sports.  TCL sports had three stands; 2XU, Newton Running and GU, each of which proving to be a great success.

The show marked the launch on the 2012 2XU collection, and the launch of a new flavour of GU Energy Gels, Chocolate Mint.  Whilst on the Newton stand we had the busiest show to date which is testament to Newton’s increasing presence in the market.

To top it all off we also received for a second year in a row the 220 Run Shoe of the year award for the Newton Isaac.

Come and try the Fastest Swimming Wetsuits in the World at the 2XU Wetsuit Tri-On Event – Windermere on Sunday 21st August, 2011 between 10:30 – 15:00.

Try the best wetsuits for open water swimming from 2XU in Windermere Lake. Find the perfect wetsuit for you, find the perfect size and get wet in Windermere! It’s free!

• Tri-on a 2XU wetsuit, Swim in a 2XU wetsuit
• Open Water swimming tips from our local coach
• On site open water swimming shop
• Meet the 2XU guys
• Its Free, come along between 10.30 – 15.00

Location:

Lake Windermere, Miller Ground Landings, Rayrigg Road (A592)
Bowness-on-Windermere
Parking at Rayrigg Meadow Car Park, follow the flags to the water.
OS Map OL7 Grid ref: NY402988

Sponsored by headtothehills.co.uk and openwaterswimmingclub.com.

2XU Wetsuits available at: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Ambleside, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside. Telephone: 015394 33826 or visit online at: www.headtothehills.co.uk

TCL Sports have spent the last 2 days at the Intersport show in Solihull, Birmingham. The show provides an excellent platform for the TCL sales team to talk to members about the full range of products that will be on offer for 2012.

At the show there has been lots of interest in the Newton MV2 racer. The whole barefoot concept is getting are lot of attention within the Intersport group, as lots of the mainstream brands have copied the natural running movement and are releasing their own “minimalist” style shoes at the show.

Mike Trees will be teaching a further two “Natural Running Form Coaching Certificate” workshops at the Drummond Clinic in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

There will be a maximum of 12 people per course.

Dates:

1. Sat 23/ Sun 24 July

2. Sat 20/ Sun 21 Aug

Accommodation – can be booked upon request.

The courses costs £350 (each participants will receive a pair of Newton Running shoes.) Lunch and refreshments will be provided each day.

For more information or to sign up, contact the Drummond clinic during office hours on 01628 639532 or email alex@drummondclinic.co.uk.

Join the team from Head to the Hills on Sunday 5 June at Lake Windermere for a 2XU Wetsuit Tri-On Event where you are invited to try the Fastest Swimming Wetsuits in the World!

Try the full range of 2XU wetsuits in Windermere Lake and find the perfect wetsuit for you – it’s free!

•Tri-on a 2XU wetsuit, Swim in a 2XU wetsuit
•Challenge your old wetsuit to beat a 2XU wetsuit
•Open Water swimming tips from our local coach
•On site open water swimming shop
•Get wetsuit deals and swimming accessories
•Meet the 2XU guys

Join us between 10:30 – 15:00 at Lake Windermere.

Location:

Lake Windermere

Miller Ground Landings / Lakes Leisure,

Rayrigg Road (A592)
Bowness-on-Windermere
LA23 1BP

Plenty of parking at Rayrigg Meadow Car Park, follow the flags to the water. OS Map OL7 Grid ref: NY402988. For more Info: Call Outdoor Adventure Ambleside on 015394 33826 or visit our website headtothehills.co.uk

The Ski Club of Great Britain’s Dual Slalom returns to Tignes in France on Wednesday 6 April 2011 and taking part for the first time is ex-Olympic skier and Ski Sunday presenter Graham Bell. 2Xu are sponsors of the event.

Teams of four go head-to-head on a specially constructed slalom course, organised by ski school Evolution 2 in Val Claret, Tignes. Teams can enter to win the much coveted Trophy and Plate competitions, as well as other fun categories such as ‘best fancy dress’.

Emma Bebb, Ski Club of Great Britain’s Marketing Executive and event organiser says, “The Ski Club Dual Slalom is really fun and is a great way to meet like-minded snow fans. It’s a chance to add something different to your holiday and even if you don’t want to race, it’s a fantastic spectator event”.

All ages and abilities of skier and snowboarder can enter with a practice course set up throughout the day for anyone wanting to hone their slalom skills or simply have a go before taking to the gates with their team for the event itself.

Entrants can sign up for this year’s event during the Ski Club Leader’s social hour, between 6.15-7.15pm at the Alpaka Lodge in Tignes le Lac or at the Alexandra Bar in Val d’Isère between 6.45-7.45pm from 3-5 April.

Entry costs €20 per team (€5 per person) for Ski Club members and seasonnaires and €30 per team (€7.50 per person) otherwise.

Bib collection takes place from 9.30am until 10.30am with racing between 10.45am and 2pm and prize giving in the Evolution 2 restaurant, Le Coffee, from 3.30pm.

Visit the Ski Club of Great Britain website skiclub.co.uk for details.

The 220 Triathlon Annual Awards saw a double win for TCL Sports distribution brands Newton Running and 2XU.

The prestigious event held during the annual TCR show at Sandown Park saw Newton Running receive the award for ‘Running Shoe of the Year’ for the Newton Sir Isaac Guidance Trainer. 2XU won the ‘Innovative Product of the Year’ award for the Project X:1 wetsuit.

Mike Trees, managing director of TCL Sports accepted both awards on behalf of the brands and was joined by Newton Running ambassador and seven times Adventure Racing World Champion Ian Adamson to collect the Running Shoe of the Year award for Newton Running. Ian paid tribute to Mike for his work in raising the profile of natural running and Newton Running in the UK.

In addition to the two awards for Newton Running and 2XU, TCL Sports sponsored athlete Sky Draper (who runs in Newton Running Shoes) won the Youth Triathlete award, our congratulations to Sky – well deserved recognition for an outstanding junior athlete.

TCR 2011 saw the launch of the 2XU Project X:2 wetsuit that builds upon the award winning X:1 with even more industry-leading features.

You can now purchase Newton’s ‘Running Shoe of the Year’, the Isaac Guidance Trainer at a special offer price of £99 – click here for full details.

The first Natural Running Form Clinic held at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Windsor on Friday 11th February was hailed as a “great success” by organiser and co-presenter Mike Trees. With bookings closing at 70 and a waiting list on places at the first session there was great interest in the event. The atmosphere at the Running Form Clinic was fantastic, with those attending eager to find out more about Natural Running and how it could aid their running. Presenter Ian Adamson didn’t disappoint them with a wealth of technical knowledge and an abundant supply of personal experiences and anecdotes to bring Natural Running to life.

In addition to an informative presentation on the origins and physiological benefits of Natural Running and how running footwear has evolved, attendees were also invited onto the indoor running track where Mike and seven times Adventure Racing World Champion Ian Adamson assessed the groups running styles and how they could modify their techniques to benefit from the advantages of a more natural style of running.

We received some great feedback from those attending:

‘I am new to running and was worried this would all be a little over my head. The presentation Ian Adamson gave was great, so easy to understand and made total sense. I will defiantly work on running more naturally the drills we were shown were simple to follow and defiantly easy to add to a training programme – a great seminar and for FREE!!!! ’ Sarah Morris
 
‘I usually just put my trainers on and run without thinking. Ian Adamson did a fantastic job of highlighting the benefits and logic of natural running. I will be sure to think about how I run from now on’   Terrence Zengerink

Newton Running shoes are developed to aid a more natural running style with a range of shoes to suit existing forefoot runners as well as those looking to transition from a heel-midfoot style to a more natural style – see www.newtonrunning.co.uk for details.

To find out more about Natural Running and where you can find a local Natural Running Form Clinic near to you – visit www.tclsports.co.uk/natural-running/ and register free today!

TCL Sports are pleased to announce the UK launch of three new product lines from the popular GU Energy family at the TCR 2011 show at Sandown Park this weekend. The new products are GU Electrolyte and Recovery Brew, GU Chomps and GU Roctane.

GU Electrolyte & Recovery Brew

GU Electrolyte Brew is water’s new best friend. The fact is, when you work out you sweat more than just water. So when you drink you gotta have a special Brew with the right amounts of sodium, potassium and carbohydrates to bring your system back into balance. Used consistently, GU Brew will help you perform better and go longer. No gimmicky additives here. GU Brew is as simple as they come – with just a handful of key ingredients, meaning the product is easy on your stomach and will keep you focused on reaching your goals in training and racing.

The premium quality ingredients in GU Recovery Brew help you quickly replenish energy stores and rebuild muscles after an intense workout. You’ll notice a difference when you compare us to the competition. GU Recovery Brew relies on whey protein isolate – not cheaper whey protein concentrate. Arginine and Glutamine promote recovery by mitigating the effects of intense training and supporting a strong immune system. Both simple and complex carbs in optimal balance will re-fuel your competitive fire and get you back to training and racing on schedule. There is also over 100% of daily allowances of vitamins C and E in every serving.

GU Chomps

GU Chomps offer a change of pace from gels and an answer to that moment in your run, ride, ski, swim, hike when you’ve just got to have something to chomp on!

GU Chomps deliver the premium ingredients and performance benefits you’ve come to expect from GU Energy products:

• Amino acids for added focus, rippin’ energy and speedy recovery.
• Vitamin C + E, those mighty antioxidants that combat tissue breakdown.
• Sodium and potassium to restore electrolyte balance.
• Exclusive blend of complex and simple carbohydrates.

GU Roctane

Roctane comes from years of testing scientifically-proven formulas with thousands of elite athletes training for and competing in the most physically-demanding sports in the world. Roctane’s advanced formula amplifies GU’s original Energy Gel recipe and adds new ingredients to boost your chances of success. Now it’s your turn to fill your tank with premium Roctane and compete like a pro.

See the new products at the TCR show or ask your local sports store for GU Energy products. You can find current UK GU retailers on the GU Energy UK website: www.guenergy.co.uk

2XU is proud to offer athletes the finest triathlon wetsuits in the world launched in the UK this week at the TCR Show.

Engineered with world leading Japanese Yamamoto neoprene and 2XU’s highly acclaimed family of proprietary wetsuit creations; from Floating Zip Panels, Velocity Strakes, Lower Leg Propulsion Panels and Roll bar through to 39 Cell Front Buoyancy Panel, 520% Stretch Lining and Hydrodynamic Silicone Coating, all the fundamentals of open water swimming have been addressed.

Not only do all 2XU wetsuits feature the most buoyant 39 cell neoprene on the market, but incredibly flexible lining and intelligent design lines to ensure swimmers move through the water with unparalleled efficiency and speed.

No imposing coloured panels, seams over zips or hype. Just reliable performance materials and the simple, clever principles required to deliver exceptional results time and time again.

X:2    PROJECT X

The X:2 exists in an ultra high performance category of its own.

Promising to reset the global benchmark for triathlon wetsuits, this supreme piece is engineered to encourage a more efficient flex and body roll. The V:2’s X-Flex Front Panel incorporates seamless inserts with triple the buoyancy of regular neoprene to promote speed through the water like never before.

Additional proprietary 2XU features include Transition Front Buoyancy Panel, Titanium Alpha Coating, X-Flex for improved hip rotation technique and CWEZ X catch panel for unprecedented surface area on the forearm.

V:2    VELOCITY

The fastest swim/bike transitions and the world’s best materials are just the beginning.

The super slick new V:2 takes the award-winning 2XU V:1 to even greater heights. Upgraded for 2011 to feature Titanium Alpha Coating for enhanced blood flow in the lower limbs, the wearer will enjoy a faster swim to bike transition than ever before.

Propriety 2XU features include Velocity Strakes for improved hydrodynamics and increased forward motion, Concave Water Entrapment Zones on the forearm and Propulsion Panels on the lower legs for greater power out of the kick. 2XU’s outstanding Rollbar, Floating Zip Panel and Transition Panels are also included.

R:1    RACE

Utilising 2XU’s new Silicone X Skin (SXS) coating plus world class Yamamoto neoprene across the entire suit, the new R:1 also features 3D print Catch Panels and 2XU’s proprietary Rollbar, Floating Zip Panels and Velocity Strakes. Engineered from world class materials, the R:1 also comes with 1.5mm Underarm/Shoulder Panelling for maximum flexibility and a 4.5mm Front Buoyancy Panel.  With a two year warranty and the price point of a mid-level suit, the R:1 represents exceptional value.

T:2    TEAM

Boasting 2XU’s new Silicone X Skin(SXS) coating alongside world class Yamamoto neoprene, the T:2 is engineered for triathletes demanding superior buoyancy and flexibility, without the expense.

Additional proprietary 2XU features include Rollbar, Floating Zip Panel, Transition Panel and 39 Cell Front Buoyancy Panel.  Updates for Summer 2011 include graduated Velocity Strakes in the front chest panel to offer heightened body positioning and streamlined tracking through the water like never before. Complete with a two year warranty, the T:2 represents exceptional value.

To find out more visit the 2XU stand (F12) at the TCR Show.

www.http://www.2xushop.co.uk/swim/index.html