Fernando Alarza captured his first World Triathlon Series victory in Cape Town today, with pre-race favourite Mario Mola of Spain, looking to claim a 3rd straight WTS victory, unable to catch up after failing to get in the lead bike group. Advertisement With Alistair Brownlee sitting out due to illness, it was down to brother…
It wasn’t just a good weekend for British triathletes in Cape Town as the paratriathlete squad won two gold and two silver medals at the ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Penrith, Australia. Advertisement The course was a sprint distance (750m swim, 20km run, 5k run) and the two golds were won by George Peasgood (PT4)…
The difference between elite athletes and the ‘almost’ greats is their internal drive to overcome adversity a new study has discovered. Advertisement The research found elite athletes approached training with a “never satisfied” attitude, whereas ‘almosts’ might avoid challenging training exercises, while following an injury or a failure to perform, high performers were determined to…
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A single minute of very intense exercise produces health benefits similar to longer, traditional endurance training researchers have found Advertisement “This is a very time-efficient workout strategy,” says lead author Martin Gibala, a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada. “Brief bursts of intense exercise are remarkably effective.” The team of scientists set out…
Jan Frodeno, the current World Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion, will take the start of Ironman Lanzarote on May 21st 2016. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement Frodeno is only man to have ever won both the Olympic gold medal and the Ironman World Championship, and also won another honour last week with the Laureus Action…
Ronaldo, Gerrard, Mansell, Baird… the shortlists for the 2016 Cross Sports Book awards have been announced, with two triathlon titles on the list. Advertisement Our features editor Matt Baird’s debut book Triathlon! (Aurum Press) has been selected for an Illustrated Book of the Year nomination, while Lucy Fry’s Run, Ride, Sink or Swim (Faber &…
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…