When I was 14 I was given my first triathlon magazine in a Christmas stocking. Advertisement The centre page spread was an article on Julian Jenkinson, the only professional triathlete in the U.K. (according to the tax man). Jules had one foot on a gallon drum of sports drink and was holding onto a yellow…
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Tickets on sale now for the 220 Awards
The great and the good of the triathlon world will be descending on a venue in London in just a few days’ time for the star-studded event that is the annual 220 Triathlon Awards. What’s more, tickets are now on general sale, so if your triathlon club fancy a night to remember, you have the…
Gwen Jorgensen wins ITU World Cup in New Zealand
American triathlete Gwen Jorgensen continued her dominating winning streak with a win at the 2016 ITU World Cup in New Plymouth, with Kiwi triathlete Andrea Hewitt coming second and Kirsten Kasper (USA) coming third. Advertisement “I have been in New Plymouth for a couple weeks now because my coach is originally from here and it has been great,…
British Duathlon Champions crowned at inaugural Windsor Duathlon
Horton celebrated victory after completing the sprint distance course in 54:16 to finish 10 seconds clear of Calum Johnson in 54:26, while former Commonwealth Games representative, Liam Lloyd, clocked 54:35 to take the final podium spot. Advertisement Horton said: “Being crowned national champion feels really good, it’s taken a while to become a senior champion…
Ice swimming considered for Winter Olympics
With a one-mile ice swim event being considered for inclusion at future Winter Olympics researchers at Winona State University in Minnesota and the International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) have investigated the performance and human physiological response in water -5° Celsius or less. Advertisement The scientists analysed more than 80 ice swimmers ((71 male, 17 female)…
Improving anaerobic fitness could be key to faster run times
Increasing your anaerobic capacity in addition to your aerobic capacity help long distance runners improve their times new research shows. Advertisement The researchers from Simon Frasier University (SFU) in British Columbia measured aerobic and anaerobic capacity in 10 male mountain marathon runners and found a runner’s pre-race anaerobic fitness capacity is a key factor in…
Daily Update: NWA, Shawn Michaels, Dark Side of the Ring
DAILY UPDATE Latest News: Impact Wrestling ratings up slightly for Sacrifice go-home show Jungle Boy vs. Limelight to be first-ever AEW Dark: Elevation match Molly Holly to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame WWE Hall of Fame ceremony set for April, two classes to be inducted New Japan Cup: Updated results, brackets & schedule …
Top 9 UK triathlons for challenging open-water swims
we decided to take a look at some of the other difficult open-water swims around the UK, starting with a brisk dip north of the border in the Firth of Forth. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement Rat Race City to Summit What it is: A newish point-to-point triathlon that starts outside Edinburgh and finishes…
Grandstand tickets now on sale for Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds
Grandstand tickets for the 2016 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, are now on sale. Ticketholders will be able enjoy unsurpassed views of the thrilling racing action from seats overlooking the finish-line in the heart of Millennium Square. Advertisement The much-anticipated Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, will provide the British public with a once in a…
Helen Jenkins wins WTS Gold Coast in Australia
The USA athlete Gwen Jorgensen unbeatable run is over and she has to make do with silver as Brit Helen Jenkins wins WTS Gold Coast, her first WTS win since 2012. The New Zealand athlete Andrea Hewitt took third. Fellow Brit Jodie Stimpson finished in 12th, about three minutes behind Jenkins. Advertisement “I can’t quite…