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Open water season is here!

Wednesday evening and Saturday morning open water sessions at King Lear Lake in Watermead Country Park are the highlight of our week once again. Watermead boasts the most beautiful outdoor swimming venue in Leicestershire. Members often enjoy combining the Saturday open water swim with Parkrun at Watermead - a fantastic opportunity for some aquathlon training on a Saturday morning. Watermead is also great for a group run with a meet up at 6:30pm on Wednesdays.

All year our training week includes a coached swim session at Braunstone Leisure Centre and during the winter months it also includes  a spin class at Enderby Leisure Centre and a social run at Victoria Park

Additional activities are arranged by members via our Facebook group.
We have regular Sunday morning ride-outs and Parkrun meet ups at the various local Parkruns

Open Water Swimming
Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings during the open water season, £2 per session
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am - 9:30am

These twice weekly Beyond Swim accredited open water swim sessions boast the most beautiful outdoor swimming venue in Leicestershire.

The 2025 open water season is now here. The lake is open, please join us for a swim.

Thursday Coached Pool Swim


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​​Swim training with coach Craig Twigg,  8pm - 9pm at Braunstone Leisure Centre, £6 per session
Our weekly coached sessions will help you improve your endurance and technique in the water. We have three lanes covering a range of speeds and abilities with sessions designed to improve not only your speed and technique but also consider deep water starts, and moving into transition from the swim in a triathlon event.

What else is happening in 2025?


2025 Brings even more opportunities to develop your triathlon skills
  • Discounted Mallory Park sessions - multisport sessions on Monday evenings, use the club discount code when booking and look out for dates of larger club get togethers.
  • Swim workshops with Intelligent Triathlon
  • Transition coaching with Craig Twigg
  • Additional coached open water opportunities at (King Lear and Mallory sessions) with Helen Atton.

Monday Spin

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​Virtual Spin Class, 7:30pm at Enderby Leisure Centre, £3.50 per session
(Paused for now - back later in the year)
All abilities are welcome at this 45 minute session. You will need a drink, a towel and trainers or shoes with SPD cleats.

Wednesday Run

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​Club Running Session, 6:30pm at Victoria Park
(Paused for now - back later in the year. Why not try open water swimming on a Wednesday evening or meet at Watermead at 6:30pm for a run instead.)​
​Meet other club members and enjoy a run too. Great to keep the motivation up through the colder and darker evenings.

The Facebook Group

The friendly members of Leicester Triathlon Club often our Facebook to post details of group rides or runs, this is a private group but don't be put off, it is open to non-club members you just need to ask to join!