Month: May 2021

An American documentary, The Triumph Project, is aiming to showcase the ups and downs triathletes face when training and competing in the sport. Advertisement Jeff Fairbanks, who’s producing the documentary, hopes that this will inspire people to take up triathlons, trying to reassure newcomers that the sport isn’t as daunting as it can look. Before…

This weekend (25-26 July) saw another fantastic venue open its gates to the sport of tri, as 2,200 competitors took part in the annual 2015 Castle Howard Triathlon. Click Here: factory direct kids products Advertisement The Castle Series pride themselves on being newbie friendly and all levels competed from starter sprint level (200m swim, 13k…

This weekend (25-26 July) saw another fantastic venue open its gates to the sport of tri, as 2,200 competitors took part in the annual 2015 Castle Howard Triathlon. Advertisement The Castle Series pride themselves on being newbie friendly and all levels competed from starter sprint level (200m swim, 13k bike, 2.5k run) upwards, with 500…

The Professional Triathlon Union was launched today, a not-for-profit global body formed entirely by pro and ex-pro triathletes in an effort to grow professional non-drafting triathlon. Advertisement Initially formed in 2014, the Board of Directors is made up of 15 current pro triathletes and one salaried executive director, former pro Rich Allen. He is advised by…

The Professional Triathlon Union was launched today, a not-for-profit global body formed entirely by pro and ex-pro triathletes in an effort to grow professional non-drafting triathlon. Advertisement Initially formed in 2014, the Board of Directors is made up of 15 current pro triathletes and one salaried executive director, former pro Rich Allen. He is advised by…

The Brutal Extreme Triathlon is a super-tough event that takes in Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon. It’s renowned for it’s low-key and friendly vibe and every athlete – whether it’s their first triathlon or 21st – will feel the massive support from both the event crew and other competitors too. Advertisement The challenging terrain and breathtaking…

The Brutal Extreme Triathlon is a super-tough event that takes in Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon. It’s renowned for it’s low-key and friendly vibe and every athlete – whether it’s their first triathlon or 21st – will feel the massive support from both the event crew and other competitors too. Advertisement The challenging terrain and breathtaking…

The hotly-anticipated Rio 2016 triathlon test event saw Brits Non Stanford and Vicky Holland secure two automatic spots for GB after taking silver and third respectively, while Alistair Brownlee finished tenth after struggling with an ankle injury. Advertisement As many expected, it was current WTS title holders Javier Gomez and Gwen Jorgensen who reigned supreme…

The hotly-anticipated Rio 2016 triathlon test event saw Brits Non Stanford and Vicky Holland secure two automatic spots for GB after taking silver and third respectively, while Alistair Brownlee finished tenth after struggling with an ankle injury. Advertisement As many expected, it was current WTS title holders Javier Gomez and Gwen Jorgensen who reigned supreme…

Norway’s Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is known as one of the hardest races out there, but the 2015 edition proved particularly tough on Saturday (1 August), with chilly conditions forcing the organisers to take the sensible decision and shorten the swim. Advertisement >>> Pain and suffering on Zombie Hill at the Norseman – blog Water temperatures…