Cheetham and Gossage podium in Ironman African Championships in South Africa
What a great weekend for British women triathletes – not only did Helen Jenkins win WTS Gold Coast but there were two Brits on the Ironman Port Elizabeth podium; Susie Cheetham in silver and Lucy Gossage in bronze. Kaisa Lehtonen won. Advertisement British triathlete Jodie Swallow was the early leader, with an expected strong swim…
Running: how and why it helps fight cancer
Although it is commonly believed that exercise helps fight, and prevent cancer, scientists have been unable to explain quite why until now. However University of Copenhagen now believe that have found a link that explains why running can reduce cancer risk and tumour growth. Advertisement They discovered that training mice regularly on a wheel (the…
Runner-up Tsunoda hails ‘great feeling’ of finishing on a high
AlphaTauri rookie Yuki Tsunoda concluded the final day of testing in Bahrain as the second fastest driver, just 0.093s behind pace-setter Max Verstappen, proving not only his speed but also his remarkable ability to adapt to F1. The 20-year-old was among the field’s most impressive runners on Sunday, in terms of both performance and assiduity…
Running: how and why it helps fight cancer
Although it is commonly believed that exercise helps fight, and prevent cancer, scientists have been unable to explain quite why until now. However University of Copenhagen now believe that have found a link that explains why running can reduce cancer risk and tumour growth. Advertisement They discovered that training mice regularly on a wheel (the…
220 Triathlon Awards 2016 gallery
The annual shindig, that is the 220 Triathlon Awards were held last weekend at Stratford Town Hall in London, with Olympic legend Derek Redmond on hand to give out trophies to the winners. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement In his speech Derek spoke about the impact sport has had on his life, and that iconic…
220 Triathlon Awards 2016 gallery
The annual shindig, that is the 220 Triathlon Awards were held last weekend at Stratford Town Hall in London, with Olympic legend Derek Redmond on hand to give out trophies to the winners. Advertisement In his speech Derek spoke about the impact sport has had on his life, and that iconic moment when his hamstring went…
Kona: pro Caroline Livesey on qualifying & inequality
My first Ironman race was at the end of 2010 in Cozumel – a beautiful Island off the coast of Mexico, which my then fiancée (now husband) Mark suggested it as our honeymoon. Anyway, the point is that our first Ironman was not planned for long, came shortly after we got married, and I went…
Kona: pro Caroline Livesey on qualifying & inequality
My first Ironman race was at the end of 2010 in Cozumel – a beautiful Island off the coast of Mexico, which my then fiancée (now husband) Mark suggested it as our honeymoon. Anyway, the point is that our first Ironman was not planned for long, came shortly after we got married, and I went…
Could age-group triathletes feature at Glasgow’s European Sports Championships?
With memories still fresh of a sun-soaked Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2014, the city is once again preparing to host a major sporting showcase. And this time age-group triathletes could be invited to join the party. Advertisement Announced in March 2015, the inaugural European Sport Championships have been created by the continental governing…
Could age-group triathletes feature at Glasgow’s European Sports Championships?
With memories still fresh of a sun-soaked Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2014, the city is once again preparing to host a major sporting showcase. And this time age-group triathletes could be invited to join the party. Advertisement Announced in March 2015, the inaugural European Sport Championships have been created by the continental governing…