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The 2019 Ironman World Championships in pictures
Ready for the off: swimmers nervously wait for the buzzer Advertisement The long road ahead: cyclists out on the 180km bike leg Beautiful Kona – there’s nowhere quite like it for triathletes Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Matthew Brumby of Australia out on the road The evening sun: runners competing as the Kona sun sets …
Calling all triathletes in/near Edinburgh!
Triathletes of Scotland! Do you want to: Advertisement – Train in a professionalised squad with 121 coaching up to 9 times per week from an award-winning coach? – Receive sponsorship from companies like CLIF Bar, Aquasphere, MP swimwear and Forth edge? – Get regular mentoring, education sessions, socials, free facility usage as well as accessing…
Testosterone: increased levels found to improve a female athlete’s performance significantly
Allowing female triathletes with testosterone levels in the male range (as a result of rare inborn conditions) to compete against women with normal levels has caused international controversy. Advertisement In the first study of its kind, scientists investigated just how much an increased testosterone levels impacted athletic performance. They randomly assigned 48 physically active and healthy…
Huub launch the Anemoi + tri-suit
Not content with hogging our TV screens in September in Channel 4’s Sink or Swim, Huub kept the exposure coming this week with the launch of two key new products at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. Advertisement The Agilis swimskin was used by Alistair Brownlee for his maiden 3.8km Kona swim leg, while the Anemoi…
TORQ reveal new Brexit bar
TORQ says: “The new TORQ Brexit Bar contains 52% crispy leaves and 48% succulent remainsins. Formulated by TORQ’s Performance Nutrition team to give the UK population the energy they need to cope with the stresses and strains of the Brexit process. These bars can be purchased by our European friends too, as long as we…
Promoting painkillers sets dangerous precedent
The idea of popping a few painkillers before an Ironman is becoming commonplace. One study showed that as many as 60% of triathletes were taking medication such as Ibuprofen before or during races, and Ironman recently announced Aleve – “the pain relief brand trusted by millions” – as a new sponsor for its 2019 world…
Winter triathlon training: what to concentrate on
Top tri coach Andy Bullock shares his top tips for off-season training, and says now’s the time to maximise recovery. Advertisement 220: Can you share your top advice for the off-season? Andy: Maximise recovery. Very little in nature flourishes all year round and this is certainly true for athletes. Take your time to relax and…
Brownlee brothers awarded honorary doctorates
In recognition of their achievements over the last decade or so Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have been honoured with an award by Leeds Beckett University. Since 1982, the university has each year recognised individuals who have excelled in their chosen field or made a significant contribution to public life with an honorary award. Advertisement Peter Mackreth,…
Black Tri Day: Black Friday deals for triathletes
On 29 November triathlon retailers all over the country will be slashing their prices and offering deals on all tri-related kit, and we will be collecting the best of the best here. Advertisement Sign up to 220’s twice weekly email newsletter. A US shopping phenomenon that made its way across the pond a few…