Along with Joe Skipper, David McNamee was the break-out Brit Ironman male of the 2015 season. McNamee came through the British Triathlon set-up before leaving for the long-course world in late 2014. The next year saw him take the Ironman UK title and finish 11th at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, the best male…
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From short-course wins to Olympic qualification heartbreak and instant Ironman success, Aussie racer Liz Blatchford has experienced a long and colourful triathlon career. Advertisement We caught up with the Cheshire-born 34-year-old at a BMC Etixx pro team camp to discuss racing ITU for GB, her Ironman world championship podiums and what essential advice she has…
The S-stroke in front crawl could be more effective for triathletes, rather than the I-stroke, new research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan shows. Advertisement The scientists investigated which stroke was more effective in the water; the S-stroke when the arm draws a curve in the water or the I-stroke when it moves straight, and…
Defending champions Gina Crawford (NZL) and Dylan McNeice (NZL) are just a few of the international pro triathletes lining up for the 10th anniversary of New Zealand’s long distance triathlon, taking place on 20 February. They will be looking to secure their seventh and fourth titles respectively and the lion’s share of the $80,000 prize fund….
Ironman have announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Lagardère Sports’ endurance division, which includes races in three continents and eight countries, including ITU races. Advertisement The long-course race organiser will now own and/or operate an additional five International Triathlon Union (ITU) events, four marathons, six cycling races as well as a number…
Click:gemini api使用 The men will undergo the most psychologically demanding and physically challenging endurance mission of their lives – the jungle selection phase. As with the first series, the course is designed and run by ex Special forces soldiers and based on their experience of the Special Forces selection process. Advertisement This is the closest you…
Five years after doing his first triathlon self-coached Joe is one of Britain’s most exciting talents in Ironman for 2016. Watch the video below, produced by Recon, to hear his thoughts on the upcoming season and how he is preparing. Last year’s season highlights for Joe included coming second in Ironman Texas and third in ITU Long Distance…
Endurance athletes who restrict carbohydrates burn more than twice as much fat as high-carbohydrate athletes.’ The headline-grabbing study from Ohio University made news as ‘fat expert’ professor Jeff Volek proclaimed it the highest fat-burning rates he’d ever seen. Advertisement The study involved 20 top-end ultra-endurance runners. One group of 10 were habitual low-carb consumers, their…
The sportswear giant is IAAF’s largest sponsor and it is believed that the decision is a direct result of the doping scandal sweeping the sport. Advertisement Neither organisation would confirm the split to the BBC, but both issued short statements referencing the “reform process” under way. An statement from the sportswear giant says: “As you…