David McNamee on tackling Ironman
Along with Joe Skipper, David McNamee was the break-out Brit Ironman male of the 2015 season. McNamee came through the British Triathlon set-up before leaving for the long-course world in late 2014. The next year…
Dimond launches two new beam-shaped frames for 2016
Dimond Bikes has released two new beam-shape models for the 2016 season, a lower price bike, the ‘Dimond Xpress,’ at $5,950 and the ‘Brilliant’, at a pricier $9,879. The frameset for these are $4,000 and $6,850…
Liz Blatchford’s career recap & Ironman tips
From short-course wins to Olympic qualification heartbreak and instant Ironman success, Aussie racer Liz Blatchford has experienced a long and colourful triathlon career. Advertisement We caught up with the Cheshire-born 34-year-old at a BMC Etixx…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sport nutrition: could carb-loading be at an end for triathletes?
Click:全国楼凤论坛 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…
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,…