Should race organisers provide refunds for cancelled races?
“If you’re going to urinate on me, at least have the decency to pretend it’s not raining.” I’ve paraphrased to lessen the crudity, but it’s still a response that leaves no room for doubt over the mood of one triathlete towards Ironman over the contentious issue of race refunds. Advertisement It’s a highly emotive subject…
WIN! Castle Virtual Race series places, tri kit and 220 subscription!
We’re all struggling with lockdown at the moment – and many of us are missing the motivation and inspiration that having race goals in the diary provides. So for this reason, 220 have partnered with the Castle Virtual Series to bring you a fantastic competition, as well as some early-season races to keep you motivated!…
WIN! Castle Virtual Race series places, tri kit and 220 subscription!
We’re all struggling with lockdown at the moment – and many of us are missing the motivation and inspiration that having race goals in the diary provides. So for this reason, 220 have partnered with the Castle Virtual Series to bring you a fantastic competition, as well as some early-season races to keep you motivated!…
How to survive lockdown as a tri couple
Having lived and worked together for the past 15 years, Helen, an Olympian and world champion triathlete, and Marc, coach and property entrepreneur, are also juggling a family with two young children. But how do they do it, and keep a smile on their face? Here’s their advice… Advertisement Separate work and ‘normal life’ Helen:…
How to survive lockdown as a tri couple
Having lived and worked together for the past 15 years, Helen, an Olympian and world champion triathlete, and Marc, coach and property entrepreneur, are also juggling a family with two young children. But how do they do it, and keep a smile on their face? Here’s their advice… Advertisement Separate work and ‘normal life’ Helen:…
Can you go open-water swimming in England?
Here is the statement, which includes a link to their in-depth guidance document for swimmers, from Swim England, BTF and the Royal Life Saving Society UK: Advertisement The aim is to help prevent swimmers from getting into difficulties in open water – especially as the majority of locations will not have lifeguards – and putting…
Can you go open-water swimming in England?
Here is the statement, which includes a link to their in-depth guidance document for swimmers, from Swim England, BTF and the Royal Life Saving Society UK: Advertisement The aim is to help prevent swimmers from getting into difficulties in open water – especially as the majority of locations will not have lifeguards – and putting…
Norseman publish swim safety code with video Q+A
With lockdown rules changing across Europe and triathletes keen to get back into open-water, Norseman have today released a simple ‘swim safety code’, designed to keep outdoor swimmers safe. Advertisement Formed of a checklist similar to the ‘mountain code’ used in Norway to keep people safe in the mountains, the swim code includes advice on…
Norseman publish swim safety code with video Q+A
With lockdown rules changing across Europe and triathletes keen to get back into open-water, Norseman have today released a simple ‘swim safety code’, designed to keep outdoor swimmers safe. Advertisement Formed of a checklist similar to the ‘mountain code’ used in Norway to keep people safe in the mountains, the swim code includes advice on…
David McNamee’s lockdown tri advice
The UK lockdown has been tough enough but mentally and physically but, until recently, the ultra-strict lockdown in Spain has witnessed all outdoor exercise banned and only ventures to the supermarket allowed. Advertisement One such triathlete experiencing the Spanish lockdown was the Girona-based top pro David McNamee, Britain’s highest-placed male in Ironman World Championship history…