Front crawl technique: S-stroke or I-stroke?

    The S-stroke in front crawl could be more effective for triathletes, rather than the I-stroke, new research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan shows. Advertisement  The scientists investigated which stroke was more effective in the water; the S-stroke when the arm draws a curve in the water or the I-stroke when it moves straight, and…

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      Challenge Wanaka attracts top line up for 2016

      Defending champions Gina Crawford (NZL) and Dylan McNeice (NZL) are just a few of the international pro triathletes lining up for the 10th anniversary of New Zealand’s long distance triathlon, taking place on 20 February. They will be looking to secure their seventh and fourth titles respectively and the lion’s share of the $80,000 prize fund….

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        Ironman buy Lagardère Sports’ endurance division

        Ironman have announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Lagardère Sports’ endurance division, which includes races in three continents and eight countries, including ITU races. Advertisement The long-course race organiser will now own and/or operate an additional five International Triathlon Union (ITU) events, four marathons, six cycling races as well as a number…

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          Think you’ve got what it takes to survive SAS selection?

          The men will undergo the most psychologically demanding and physically challenging endurance mission of their lives – the jungle selection phase. As with the first series, the course is designed and run by ex Special forces soldiers and based on their experience of the Special Forces selection process. Click Here: sea eagles shirt Advertisement This is…

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            Video: meet Ironman pro Joe Skipper

            Five years after doing his first triathlon self-coached Joe is one of Britain’s most exciting talents in Ironman for 2016. Watch the video below, produced by Recon, to hear his thoughts on the upcoming season and how he is preparing. Last year’s season highlights for Joe included coming second in Ironman Texas and third in ITU Long Distance…

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              Sport nutrition: could carb-loading be at an end for triathletes?

              Endurance athletes who restrict carbohydrates burn more than twice as much fat as high-carbohydrate athletes.’ The headline-grabbing study from Ohio University made news as ‘fat expert’ professor Jeff Volek proclaimed it the highest fat-burning rates he’d ever seen. Advertisement The study involved 20 top-end ultra-endurance runners. One group of 10 were habitual low-carb consumers, their…

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                Adidas considers withdrawing its sponsorship of IAAF

                The sportswear giant is IAAF’s largest sponsor and it is believed that the decision is a direct result of the doping scandal sweeping the sport. Advertisement Neither organisation would confirm the split to the BBC, but both issued short statements referencing the “reform process” under way. Click Here: cheap newcastle knights jersey An statement from…

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                  Wearing helmets increases risk taking

                  Wearing helmets could make cyclists more likely to take risks, new research from Bath University shows. According to their results, rather than making cyclists more safe, helmets could actually increase the wearer’s likelihood of taking risks. Advertisement The scientists, led by Dr Tim Gamble and Dr Ian Walker, measured sensation-seeking behaviour and analysed risk taking in adults…

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                    New 54km Swimrun event to be held in Ireland

                    County Donegal on Ireland’s beautiful northwest coast will be home to a new Swimrun event, the first of its kind in Ireland, on 20 August. Click Here: cronulla sharks team jersey Advertisement Organised by Breca Swimrun and named the Breca Árainn Mhór it will be taking place across the stunning Árainn Mhór Island and The…

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