1. Triathlon Ireland will reserve the right to remove any result which it deems to be lacking in evidence or athletic history on behalf of the competitor (for instance anyone running sub 35mins for 10km can expect us to check their history to see if this is consistent with past performances).

2. All Zwift ride results must be carried out solo - ie on a TT bike with drafting disabled.

3. Triathlon Ireland reserves the right to remove any run or Zwift ride result which was recorded on or includes a long downhill section of Zwift course, IRL road or IRL trail.

4. Triathlon Ireland reserves the right to remove any result which is not backed up by sufficient data or evidence of completion.

5. Triathlon Ireland will reserve the right to remove any result which it deems was not completed by the registered participant.

6. Activities recorded outside of the weekly challenge period will not be eligible for inclusion in that week's results.

*IRL = In Real Life

Safety Tips for Training On Your Own

• Use pre-exercise screening to identify whether you are at a higher risk of experiencing a health problem during physical activity. This is a filter or ‘safety net’ to help decide if the potential benefits of exercise outweigh the risks for you. 

• When deciding if any exercise is safe, you need to consider the technique used as well as your individual condition, such as injury history and fitness level.

• If you have a pre-existing injury or medical condition, consult a sports medicine doctor, exercise physiologist or physiotherapist.

• Be aware that increasing the speed of any exercise can increase the risk of injury.

• Avoid or modify any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort. Don’t ignore your body’s signals of fatigue, discomfort and pain.

• Cross-train with other sports and exercises to reduce the risk of over training.

• Make sure you have at least one recovery day, preferably two, every week.

• Remember that injuries need rest – trying to ‘work through’ the pain will cause more damage to soft muscle tissue and delay healing.

• Avoid starting exercise dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids for several hours prior to exercise.

• Always tell someone where you will be and what time you expect to return 

Equipment

• Wear protective equipment during training, not just for competition and games.
   
• Make sure your equipment is appropriate to your size and age.

• Wear appropriate shoes for your sport and replace them before they wear out.

• Check equipment regularly and replace if worn out. If you are unsure how to maintain or check your equipment, consult with your coach or sporting association.

Route

• Plan your route in advance and pay attention to avoid possible hazards or accidents that could cause you or any third party injury

• Identify and evaluate possible risks 

Stop exercising and seek medical help if you experience symptoms such as:

• discomfort or pain

• chest pain or other pain that could indicate a heart attack, including pain in the neck and jaw, pain travelling down the arm or pain between the shoulder blades

• extreme breathlessness

• a very rapid or irregular heartbeat during exercise.