An analysis of nearly 2m results from 131 marathons staged around the world found that women are better pacers than men when it comes to marathon running. Advertisement “Although men are faster marathon runners than women they are not the smartest,” concluded study author Jens Jakob Andersen of RunRepeat.com, who estimates that women are 18% better…
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Poll: 55% of Brits in favour of cash for cycling
According to a YouGov poll of over 2,000 British adults, more than half of respondents think the UK government should be investing in cycling. Advertisement Nearly a third (31%) of respondents said they were more likely to get around by bike if more cycle lanes were separated from traffic on busy roads. Over a third…
220 Awards 2015 shortlist up
Here they are – the nominees for this year’s 220 awards, as chosen by you, our readers! Advertisement With twenty categories and thousands of votes cast, we had a bumper haul of strong contenders to trawl through this year. Many congrats to all those shortlisted – we’ll be announcing the winners at the 220 Triathlon…
Emma Pallant: “Triathlon has taught me I always have to fight”
For fans jaded by overt professionalism in sport, decisions made without a business motive, or, at least, one that will not pay instant dividends, are not merely refreshing, but strike at the heart of what makes it so captivating. Click Here: mayo gaa jerseys Advertisement In the summer of 2012, Michelle Dillon was at a…
Rebecca Preston joins Brett Sutton’s tri squad
Triathlon coach Brett Sutton has announced that Australian athlete Rebecca Preston is joining his superstar squad after a long hiatus, in a bid to wrap up her tri career on a high. Advertisement Preston was at her peak in 2006 and 2007, when she claimed back-to-back victories at Ironman Switzerland. She also placed fifth in…
Alistair Brownlee to speak at 2015 Keswick Mountain Festival
Cumbria will again play host to the country’s biggest outdoors festival this year, taking place on 14 -17 May. Keswick Mountain Festival will offer an exciting smorgasbord of adventure-themed activities, live performances and high-profile speakers, including Alistair Brownlee. Advertisement Brownlee, arguably Britain’s top triathlete and certainly one of the world’s best, will be giving a…
British triple whammy at Ironman 70.3 South Africa
These girls can – British females dominated the podium at Ironman 70.3 South Africa last weekend, with Jodie Swallow claiming her fifth win in a row, followed by Susie Cheetham and Parys Edwards. Advertisement Swallow swooped through the swim to take a commanding lead of 2mins over Emma Bilham (GBR) by T1, with Lucie Reed…
Roderick Strong On Winning ‘Worlds Collide’ 20-Man Battle Royal
The Undisputed Era’s Roderick Strong has commented on his Battle Royal win at WWE’s Worlds Collide.The latest edition of the WWE Network special took place on May 1, where Strong won the Men’s Battle Royal in the main event. Strong outlasted 19 other men to win the match, eliminating Tyler Bate in the closing moments….
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live Preview: New Tag Team Champions To Be Crowned, Ali vs Andrade, More!
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will be an action-packed episode that will see new SmackDown Live Tag Team Champions crowned, and much more. After the Hardy Boyz had to relinquish their titles last week due to Jeff Hardy’s injury, Shane McMahon is set to crown new champions on tonight’s show, but which team will gain the…
Velvet Sky On Comparisons Between The Allure and The Beautiful People, On Her Inspiration, More
Ring Of Honor’s Velvet Sky recently spoke with TV Insider about a range of topics, including The Allure and working for ROH. On comparisons between The Allure and The Beautiful People: Click Here: newcastle knights rugby store “Everyone keeps comparing The Allure to the Beautiful People. It’s not the same concept. Adding Mandy to the…