Training at altitude is a popular method for athletes wanting to improve their physical performance as the low oxygen causes the body to produce more red blood cells. in turn these help transport the reduced oxygen around the body more efficiently. This enables an enhanced performance at lower altitudes because the greater numbers of blood…
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It will be the GB’s Paralympic triathlon team’s final racing opportunity ahead of the 2016 Paralympic Games, taking place in Rio in September. In addition there will be competitors looking to qualify for the 2017 ETU Paratriathlon European Championships in Kitzbuhuel, Austria will have the chance to add points to their tally. Click Here: liverpool mens…
The course of victory was set when she broke away from the leading group of 15 women on the bike leg and laid out a pace that nobody could match as she broke away from the group. Advertisement Teammate Taylor-Brown attempted to go with her, while the chase followed 25 seconds behind, but on the bell lap…
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We caught up with the Brownlees to talk about their fitness ahead of their ITU homecoming in Leeds, their Rio Olympics prep and what tips they have for us age-groupers… Advertisement JONNY ON… THE WTS IN LEEDS Leeds being part of the ITU WTS Series in June is something we’re incredibly proud about and supportive…
Spaniard Mario Mola has earned his third WTS victory this season with a win at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama in Japan. While silver went to Mexico’s Crisanto Grajales and bronze to Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt, both of whom graced the WTS podium for the very first time. Advertisement Their medals also meant that Mexico and Norway were represented on…
It is gold for USA’s Gwen Jorgensen at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama, her first WTS victory of 2016. Advertisement Producing a consistently strong performance throughout the whole competition that saw her among the leaders in the swim and bike that set her up for her signature unbeatable run execution, Jorgensen was able to reclaim…
Would you like the chance to race with Chrissie Wellington at Challenge Galway? Challenge Ireland are giving 2 very lucky athletes (1 male and 1 female) the once in a lifetime chance to race with this triathlon legend on her Half Distance relay team at Challenge Galway this coming June Advertisement Four-times Ironman world champion…
Flying in the day before from Gatwick with a complexion translucent enough to make the Invisible Man jealous makes attempting a half-iron distance race in Antigua as sensible as facing local fast bowler Curtly Ambrose without wearing a helmet. In other words, it can do your head in. Advertisement SoI don’t. I throw in the…