About Team Walrus

Although established formally in 2011, during an assault on Perranporth Triathlon in gale force winds, Team Walrus - or the Sexy Walrus Triathlon & Adventure Club in full - can trace its true beginnings back to the late 19th century and the adventurers of the age. Nowadays we hope to embody those early pioneers of the Walrus mentality - through triathlon, adventure racing and the occasional wrestle in the mud - and invite you to follow our movements on this website and our Facebook page.

 

Training & Events

Throughout the year we run a number of training sessions - from informal ad hoc training to our organised Spring Training Camp - and participate in a range of events as a club, from triathlons to marathons. Over the course of the season, club members can earn points by competing in club-sanctioned events, which combined form The Championship - learn more here. No-one is quite clear on the unusual scoring system put in place by club data analyst Graeme but it seems to work and gives everyone a faint chance of winning some sort of prize.

Annual Intra-Club Triathlon: The Walrus Run

The cornerstone of the club is the annual end of season intra-club triathlon and dinner - known as The Walrus Run - which sees members of the club converge on the Oxfordshire countryside for a handicapped event that is anyone's game. It's history goes back to the 19th-century adventurers who founded our club though the tale is too long for here. You can learn more about the Walrus Run and its unusual workings here.


The Committee

The club is run by committee, which is elected in a strange and ancient way. Essentially those who are interested get down the pub for an ale and some pie and mash and work out who is willing to get involved. We thank all those who have contributed time over the past years and we hope that many more will volunteer for the future.

  • The Chairman rules with an iron fist, mainly through emails and Whatsapp. They must spend their time promulgating the ways of the walrus and the life lessons left by Sir Walrus.
  • The Club Captain may only serve 2 years. They then must serve at least one year in solitude to think on what they’ve done, traditionally in New Zealand.
  • The Secretary will be the beating heart of the herd with their understanding and ultimately power over the the ungodly internet.
  • The Historical Consultant is an essential post and must be filled, otherwise how are we to know how they lived in the old ways. Luckily for us we have someone eminently qualified for the role.
  • The Keeper of the Silverware is the oldest of the roles. He or she is responsible for hunting for beasts to put on plaques as trophies for the end of year triathlon, as well as other table decorations.