Published: November 27, 2008
World Championship triathlete joins 'turbo swim' at Burnham-On-Sea pool

Dozens of the region's top triathletes, including one who competed in this year's World Triathlon Championships, were in action at Burnham-On-Sea swimming pool this week.

West Country Triathletes held a 'turbo swim' at the pool in Berrow Road, where the athletes completed multiple lengths of the pool and cycled on static bikes.

Among those in action was Mark Ashurst from Rooksbridge, who recently returned from Florida after taking part in the World Triathlon Championships.

This week's event was organised by Mike Gardner, a long-time supporter of local athletics events.

He told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "This was our first 'turbo' session here for well over 10 years, and it's good to see it's been so well supported with a wide range of athletes, from teenagers to 50 year-olds."

"They completed three tough sessions of swimming and cycling that are superb preparation for the triathlons coming up over the coming months. We hope to hold these sessions every few months from now on."

West Country Triathletes organises Burnham's annual Stert Island Swim.