2015 ironman Champions Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf have won Ironman 70.3 Dubai, the first race of the Nasser Bin Hamad Triple Crown series. Advertisement Blustery conditions and ocean swells forced organisers to move the swim and shorten the course to 1,200 meters, with an additional 750 meters to run to transition. The 90-kilometer cycle…
Read moreNew Icelandic race for Challenge Family
Click:tall corner cabinet with The half-distance triathlon will take place on 23 July in the stunning ‘Bay of Whales’ and the athletes will swim 1.9km in an untouched crystal clear glacial lake left by the glacial melt of the Ice Age 10,000 years ago. Advertisement The one loop 90km bike race with rolling hills and…
Read moreMarch issue of 220 Triathlon now on sale
The March issue of 220 Triathlon magazine went on sale today, featuring a guide to the world’s toughest triathlons and a feature with long-course legend Rachel Joyce. Advertisement Other highlights in this month’s issue include: Gear focus: Tri suits We look at the latest tri suit tech Performance The latest sports-science research, a pyramid bike set and the benefits…
Read moreSecond round of 220 Awards voting live now
Click:Peptide Inhibitors USA Supplier 2015 was the year we saw new races launch, iconic races celebrate milestone anniversaries and innovative products released. But which were best? Click Here: Bape Kid 1st Camo Ape Head hoodie Advertisement It’s time for you to vote in the second round of the 220 Triathlon Awards 2016. Simply pick from…
Read moreStrengthening calfs help runners maintain performance as they age
The study into changes in running biomechanics in runners aged 20 to 60 found stride length and running speed, two important markers of performance, decreased 15% over the 40 years. Advertisement However the studies found only ankle calf muscles had reduced function, while hip and knee muscles actually remained unchanged. This could suggest that strength or…
Read moreFirst ever Windsor Duathlon route revealed
As well as the 1,000-year-old castle, the sights along the route of the first ever Windsor Duathlon include the iconic Long Walk, historic statues and monuments, beautiful parkland and the Guards Polo Club. Advertisement Age groupers The 10km Age-Group course starts on the Long Walk and takes in Snow Hill, the statue of King George…
Read moreGreg James five-day triathlon challenge
Into Day 3 and halfway through his amazing Sport Relief Challenge of doing an Olympic length triathlon every day for five days (in freezing temperatures) the BBC Radio One DJ Greg James is in Glasgow and feeling it after the swim… Advertisement The hardest challenge so far. Please show Greg your support. Donate online: https://t.co/ucFRLzOvxP…
Read moreJan Frodeno to go for world record in Roth
Beijing Olympic gold medalist and reigning Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno wants another title this year, the full distance triathlon world record holder, and has declared he will attempt to achieve this at DATEV Challenge Roth. Click Here: sydney roosters shirt Advertisement The current world record of 7:41:33 was set by Andreas Raelert at Challenge…
Read moreReader offer: £10 off entry to Leeds
Taking place on 12 June 2016, the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds represents the pinnacle of triathlon competition in the UK, providing recreational triathletes with the unique opportunity to compete on the same course as the world’s best. Advertisement Here are 5 reasons why you should book your place on the start line: 1) Follow…
Read moreNew helmet science could protect brain better
The new shock-absorbing helmet technology, called Mitigatium, effectively dissipates the energy from impact. Advertisement “Current bicycle helmets offer protection to the skull and the brain by dissipating energy through fracture of the helmets in some collisions, but that may be their only energy dissipating mechanism,” said Ellen Arruda, professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering….
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