Harry Wiltshire remembers Julian Jenkinson
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…
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…
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,…
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. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement Horton said: “Being crowned national champion feels really good, it’s taken a while…
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)…
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…