Three new swim/run events for Guildford

A series of aquathlons have been added to the Surrey race calendar. The March event provides an exciting opportunity to swim in the 50 meter Sports Park pool, followed by a cross country run around the university grounds thanks to event sponsors Surrey Sports Park Limited.

For the June and July events, the National Trust have kindly provided permission for the first official swim events to take place along a section of the river Wey, a tranquil waterway running for 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. Participants will enjoy an open water swim in the river before running in Shalford Park. There will also be a fun children’s race.

17 March 2013 – Surrey Sports Park

16 June 2013 – River Wey, Shalford Park

28 July 2013 – River Wey, Shalford Park

You can also visit the Guildford Aquathlon Series facebook page to pick up a few last-minute insider tips and to get to know some of your fellow athletes before race day: www.facebook.com/allabouttriathlons.co.uk.

More info on the events is at www.guildfordaquathlonseries.co.uk.

Matt Baird Editor of Cycling Plus magazine

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Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.