Sunday, August 30, 2015
Frodeno and Ryf take Ironman 703 Worlds
Dominant wins for longcourse stars as Europe welcomes 703 worlds
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Five mental tricks to boost race confidence
Become unflappable with this excellent advice from a sports psychologist
Friday, August 28, 2015
Opinion Ironman buyout offers chance of quick PR wins for owners
Contrary to widespread groans of Plus a change positives could come from Chinese takeover says 220s Tim Heming
Canyons Speedmax prototype surfaces at Eurobike
German brand targets Plasma 5 with new raceproven trispecific rig
British brothers first to swim length of Cumbrias River Eden
Wild Swimming Brothers survive ear infections and cold Cumbrian water to cover all 145km from source to sea
Sub1hr run session Boost recovery
This 60min workout for beginners cuts the chances of injury and leaves you fresh for the next workout
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Three smoothie recipes from British Cyclings Nigel Mitchell
Boost your health and vitality with these speedy ideas from 220s resident nutritionist
SRAM Red eTap ushers in wireless shifting era
Electronic 11speed group with remote Blip shifters available and on complete bikes for spring 2016
Camelbak Circuit hydration pack review
Pleasing looks and fine function an excellent run buddy for offroad jaunts
World Triathlon Series 2015 points update Spain and USA whitewash
Two countries hold the top three spots in mens and womens leaderboards with two races to go
Highs and lows on debut at The Outlaw 2015 blog
Race day arrives for agegrouper Andrew Keetley on his longdistance initiation and it proves a day of extremes
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Five quick easy ways to test your health and fitness
Try these simple ways to assess your fitness to race from resting heart rate to the brownie point deficit
Vodafone Dublin City Tri Media
Check out some of the stunning images captured from the Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon.
Garmin Edge Explore 1000 joins bike computer range
Cyclingspecific maps and incident detection capabilities added to Garmins topoftherange cycling computer
Volunteer Training Programme
The Irish Sports Council are running a range of Volunteer Training Programmes
How much does alcohol affect race performance
We take a look at whether a few jars on Friday night can ruin a week of diligent training
Best swim training tools review 2015
From paddles to ear protectors we put four of this years best pool aids to the test
Dates confirmed for Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2016
Iconic race to be held slightly earlier than previous years entries go on sale next month
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Lucy Gossage takes silver at Challenge Walchsee 2015
British athlete races hard in glorious conditions in Austria battling fellow Brit Catherine Jameson on the bike
Monday, August 24, 2015
National Relay Championships 2015 report
Successful weekend for Loughborough Triathlon and Arragons Cumbrian Triathlon Club
Sunday, August 23, 2015
White & Hayes claim National Title
Close to 1000 triathletes braved heavy rain at the Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon.
WTS Stockholm 2015 Javier Gomez finally takes elusive gold
Spaniard closes in on five world titles after winning in Sweden for the first time
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Sarah True wins Stockholm World Triathlon
American defeats compatriot Katie Zaferes to claim victory again in Stockholm
Friday, August 21, 2015
Nine of the worlds most amazing swimming pools
With incredible photos of Londons new sky pool breaking cover we take a look at the rest of the worlds biggest boldest and scariest baths
Paratriathlon Development Day
This Development Day is open to anyone over the age of 10 years and is primarily aimed at people who have little or no experience in the sport of Paratriathlon
Sub1hr bike session Dye hard
Improve your speed surges passing power and lactate threshold with US pro Cameron Dye
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Dave Scotts strength and conditioning training plan for triathletes
Designed to fit around a busy schedule with minimal equipment these exercises come highly recommended by the most successful Ironman athlete ever
Paratriathletes Impress in Detroit
Catherine Walsh with pilot Fran Meehan finished 4th in their first International triathlon in a time of 1:15:52.
An eightyearolds account of becoming a triathlete blog
Leo Riggs recounts this years baptismbytri from his debut in Dorset to a birthday aquathlon jellyfish blooms and more
Ras an Spídéil Triathlon
Ras an Spídéil Triathlon took place in lovely sunny conditions on Saturday with a field of 100 eager triathletes.
WTS Stockholm 2015 preview Gomez Zaferes the ones to beat
Javier Gomez could lose top spot on leaderboard this weekend while Katie Zasferes will battle compatriot Sarah True and Olympic champ Nicola Spirig for ascendancy
Joe Friel Fast After 50 book review
Get an edge with this detailed look at the science behind ageing stuffed with advice on how to resist declines in performance
September 2015
We hear from GBs future superstars including Ben Dijkstra boost your physical and mental endurance for Ironman smash your Arace
September issue on sale now train like a future champ
We hear from GBs future superstars including Ben Dijkstra boost your physical and mental endurance for Ironman smash your Arace
Entries for The Bastion 2016 now open 25 discount for early birds
Bag your place at next years longdistance triathlon at Hever Castle in Kent
World Triathlon Leeds 2016 entries now on sale
Over 3500 spots available to the general public across beginner sprint and Olympic distance events
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Going back for more at the Triple Brutal Extreme Triathlon blog
After completing a doubleiron distance triathlon UK agegrouper James Page is having a crack at Snowdonias whopping Triple Brutal Extreme next month
Monday, August 17, 2015
Kona 2015 Gordon Ramsay wants to improve on the bike and run
TV chef reveals Hawaii ambitions after completing Ironman 703 Lake Stevens in sub6hrs
Woman’s Try-a-Tri - Letterkenny
Triathlon Ireland with support from 24/7 Triathlon Club will run their Woman’s Try-a-Tri Programme.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Lough Neagh Triathlon
Irish International, Russell White stormed to victory in Round 4 of the Triathlon Ireland Super Series in Ballyronan
Friday, August 14, 2015
Group bike riding etiquette explained for triathletes
With the arrival of draftlegal racing for agegroupers imminent we look at what you need to know when cycling in a pack
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
DCT Tented Village
I invite you and your fellow members to participate in a Tented Village at the finishing line for Dublin City Triathlon on Sunday, August 23rd.
Calling Irish Kona Qualifiers
Calling all Irish athletes who have qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona!
Get better at tumble turns and touch turns
Not just useful in the pool a well executed turn is a good weapon to have in the locker
Icelands Jarnmadurinn Triathlon 2015 in pics
Britains Nick Saunders takes honours in first edition of openwater middledistance race
Rolf Prima Ares4 ES bike wheels review
Sparse spoke lacing means riding them is a test of faith but they deliver in spades
Enter our survey for a chance to win a Garmin Forerunner 15 run watch
Tell us what you think of our MyTri service and you could win a running watch worth 119
Entries open for Ironman 703 UK and 703 Staffordshire
Get ready folks spots for both events go on sale at 1pm today
London Triathlon 2015 in pics
The best images from this years race which pulled more than 13000 triathletes to the nations capital
Plain Lazy release new cycling tshirt range
UK lifestyle brand launch mens and womens cyclingthemed leisure tees for when youre off the bike
Potential World Triathlon Corp takeover could drive yet more Ironman expansion
Rumoured 850m acquisition by Chinese property and investment group could see Asia become the next Mdot stronghold says industry watcher
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
European Champs Bidding Open
ETU seeking bids for Aquathlon and Cross Duathlon European Championships.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Loughrea Sprint Triathlon
Darren Dunne and Lisa Horan took the major honours from the 10th anniversary Loughrea Triathlon on Sunday last August 2nd.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Polyanskiy picks up Tiszy World Cup title
Igor Polyanskiy (RUS) claimed the top podium position in a thrilling race, winning the elite men´s triathlon final in Tiszaujvaros, clenching his first ever World Cup title. In front of his home crowd, Gabor Faldum (HUN) took second place and Andreas Schilling (DEN) grabbed the last spot on the podium.
The Russian kept calm and collective during the entire race, despite the constant attacks from Faldum (HUN) to get away from him.
“I sat back in the pack and had a bit of a rest so I could attack in the end, and I managed it,” Polyanskiy said.
The Russian started the day with a strong swim, which saw him get away with a trio of Frenchman that included Anthony Pujades, Raoul Shaw and Aurelien Raphael. The foursome owned a 20-second advantage onto the bike, but their lead was short-lived as a pack of 18 men quickly caught up.
Faldum (HUN) was the most unsettled in the leading pack. After exiting the water in 11th place, Faldum and Schilling both tried several times to get away from the pack, which they managed on the last two bike laps.
“It was really tough race for me, I was not so good in the swimming,” Faldum said. “I reached them on the third lap, and after I realize how it looks like, I was at the front and just tried to break away with Andreas but it didn’t work.”
“Last year I was third and now second, my family was here which is big a motivation for me and I am very happy with my result.”
Schilling set the fasted time for the cycling but that might have cost him in the final run. The Danish could not keep up with Polyanskiy and Faldum and was forced to settle for the bronze medal.
“It was a great race, I worked together perfectly with Gabor (Faldum) and gave everything to try to escape with him, but couldn’t do more in the end. You pay the price for that but it´s something really fun to do,” Schilling said.
Schilling held on by merely six seconds to deny Tamás Toth (HUN) the last spot on the podium after the Hungarian’s excellent performance with a second fastest time on the 5k run.
All files by Miguel Gomes.
London Triathlon Helen Jenkins had a bit of aggression to let out
Twotime ITU world champ bounces back from Rio DNF to take convincing win
Thornton Claims Ironman 70.3 Podium
Ireland’s Kevin Thornton overcame a puncture during the 90 kilometre bike leg to claim 3rd at Ironman 70.3 Dublin today (Sunday).
Tiszaujvaros World Cup heats up
Action got underway at the 2015 Tiszaujvaros ITU World Cup on Saturday with some blistering heats of semifinals action.
The day began with two waves of semifinals for the women, the first of which was won by Sara Dossena (ITA) in a packed race. The Italian raced smart, completing a comfortable race in the middle of the group to take advantage of the fast pace by the Americans, who were much stronger on the swimming segment.
“It was really tough, really hard race,” said Dossena.
The second of the women´s semifinals saw Arina Shulgina (RUS) claim the victory ahead of Emmie Charayron (FRA) by some 15 seconds.
“I come from a cold country and this is really hot weather for me, so it was really difficult,” said Shulgina of Saturday’s race. “I will try do the same as I did today and finish well (tomorrow).”
Click here for tomorrow start list for the women’s final.
In the men’s first semifinal, Igor Polyanskiy (RUS) led comfortably for the victory, only to be bothered by a late effort of Raoul Shaw (FRA) on the 5km run.
“I felt well, and feel strong for the final,” said Polyanskiy.
Felix Duchampt (FRA) took the first spot in the second semifinal in showing the French squad is here to contest the top podium positions, as the Federation saw all of its athletes through to finals in both the women’s and men’s races.
“We have a very strong group with a lot good swimmers, I am a stronger runner, so will see what will happen tomorrow,” said Duchampt. “I felt strong today, and will do my best tomorrow.”
Anthony Pujades (FRA) and Gordon Benson (GBR) shared the same time on the finish line, proving how close the third semifinal was for the qualification to the final.
Benson (GBR), the Baku European Games winner, said, “I had fun out there today and I’m happy with my performance”.
When questioned about the strategy for the final, the British remained confident saying, “You will have to wait until tomorrow and see.”
Gabor Faldum (HUN) claimed victory on the last semifinal of the day on a very tight group finish, giving the home crowd a strong reason to come back tomorrow.
“I really enjoy this format of racing two times in two days and I look forward for tomorrow,” Faldum said. “I think it will be hard because of the hot weather, but I will do my best to do as well as last year.”
Click here for the start list of the men’s final.
The women will get the racing started on Sunday at 3:45pm, while the men will compete at 5:10pm....
Tiszy World Cup Semi Finals
It was a mixed bag of results at the Tiszaujvarous World Cup and Junior European Cup Semi Final today.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Three easy speed tweaks for your swim technique
From adjusting your head position to minimising splash and more these will get you gliding
Thursday, August 6, 2015
19th Tiszy World Cup features semifinals action
In its 19th edition, the Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup showcases a talented lineup for two days of semifinals and finals action. The finale to TriWeek, which is a week-long festival of multisport events including concerts and street fair, Tiszaujvaros, which has been nicknamed “Tiszy”, is an athlete favoruite on the World Cup circuit.
In the men’s races, four heats of semifinals will be conducted on Saturday, with each wave going off in 20 minute intervals, while the women will be divided in two starts of a sprint distance triathlon every 22 minutes.
The top seven men in each semifinal will go on to compete on Sunday in another sprint distance race, while the fastest 14 women in each heat will qualify to continue racing on Sunday.
Women’s Preview
The women’s races feature Hungary’s own Margit Vanek, who finished second in front of a roaring crowd here last year. Zsofia Kovacs, also representing Hungary, just missed out on the podium last year and will be hungry for a medal in front of a home crowd.
Chelsea Burns and Jessica Broderick represent the top chances of the US continuing its female medal streak at triathlons this year.
The 2014 Junior World Championship medallists, youngsters Audrey Merle and Cassandre Beaugrand continue to hone their skills this weekend in Tiszy. Both women are fierce down the back half of a 5km run.
Women’s Semifinal 1
Women’s Semifinal 2
Men’s Preview
The men’s races boast a crowd of men that have been shaking up the European circuit as of late, with European Games winner Gordon Benson slated to start. The bronze medallist in Baku, Rostyslav Pesvtsov raised eyebrows with an incredible run, will also line up this Saturday. Pesvtsov also took second here last year after Hungary’s own Akos Vanek and Gabor Faldum, both of whom will contest the event again this weekend.
Andrea Salvisberg (SUI) has been making waves as of late with his swimming and biking skills, which saw him in the lead group in both Baku and the European Championships in Geneva.
France has been a mainstay on the podium this year, which looks to be the case again this weekend as both Aurelien Raphael and Anthony Pujades will toe the line in a heat laced with talent.
Igor Polyansky (RUS) heads up semifinal No. 1 just a week after swimming and riding with the best athletes in the world, as he made it into a lead pack of eight men that broke away at the 2015 World Qualification Event.
Men’s Semifinal...
How long will it take to complete your first Ironman
Use our guidelines and a simple formula involving your PBs for Olympic distance and marathon to work out your predicted finishing time
Pulse Aquathlon Open
Fancy a 750m swim in the calm waters of Dublin Bay followed by a 5km run along Dollymount Strand?
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Scorchio Brownlee brothers step into testing lab on their Road to Rio
British triathletes measure heat tolerance at GSK Human Performance Lab
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Key training sessions from Viceroys Triathlon Club
Founder Mark Yeoman talks us through some of the workouts that have helped his Surrey club reach topflight success
From weightlifter to triathlete via the SuperHero programme blog
Agegrouper James Stammers signs up for the London Triathlon in a bid to push what his body is capable of in new directions
Powerbar Natural Protein Bar review
A very different eating experience from most protein bars thanks to the use of whole foods including pea protein
Zero tolerance promised in athletics doping scandal
International Olympics Committee responds to allegations by German broadcaster ARD
Monday, August 3, 2015
Brazil catches triathlon mania with top athletes
Following the Triathlon & Paratriathlon Test Events on Saturday and Sunday, US and British athletes joined local swimmers for a workshop to offer training tips on Copacabana Beach in an initiative to connect with the local community ahead of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
With a massive crowd and media in attendance, the day opened with a Q&A session filled with tips from the USA’s Katie Zaferes, Tommy Zaferes, Kevin McDowell, Erin Jones, and Chelsea Burns, as well as Great Britain’s Alison Patrick, Andrew Lewis, Joseph Townsend and Lauren Steadman. The athletes covered everything from technique to training tips to sighting and more.
Doctor and amateur triathlete Feliciano Azevedo said: “It was a wonderful initiative to bring elite athletes to talk to us. This brings the event closer to local people.”
After the session, Jones and McDowell got the crowds warmed up and ready for a dip in the sea with a few land drills.
Then they were off for a swim in the ocean!
High fives aplenty, this crowd couldn’t get enough of the athletes.
Luiz Lima, a coach who represented Brazil in swimming at the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Games, was also present, and said: “It was a joy to share experiences with the best triathletes in the world, who are fighting for a place at the Rio Games or are already Olympians. It’s a real gift for us.”
Challenge Weymouth race advice
We ask 2014 winner Eleanor Haresign how to succeed in this longdistance race
Five essential stretches for triathletes to stay injuryfree
An essential but oftomitted part of triathlon training stretching is key to staying supple and injuryfree says our resident physio
Saucony Kinvara 6 running shoes review
If Carlsberg made running shoes Probably one of the best you can buy
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Paratriathlon Start List
The start list for Sunday's Paratriathlon National Championships is as follows. This represents the largest ever Irish Paratriathlon field.
Lazer Solid State S1 sports glasses review
Superb value for money and great fit but the colour scheme might jar with some
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Athletes amaze at Paratriathlon Test Event
In preparation for paratriathlon’s debut next summer at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games, paratriathletes tested the course on Saturday and scored points that go towards making their Paralympic dreams come true.
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Great Britain’s George Peasgood took a commanding lead in the men’s race, dominating both the swim and the bike legs. Remaining in a consistent second-place position through the first two disciplines, Martin Schultz (GER) exited the second transition down by 43 seconds as he entered his run. Gaining speed on Peasgood, Schultz was able to capitalize on his competitor’s weakest discipline to close the gap and take over the lead position, setting himself up for victory. Stefan Daniel (CAN) followed close behind and was able to secure the silver. Taking the bronze was France’s Yannick Bourseaux, who also competed as a Paralympic skier, proved he can excel at both winter and summer sports.
“I’ll try to make the Paralympic team next year, and it’s exciting, it’s a cool city, fast course,” Stefan Daniel said of paratriathlon’s debut at the Paralympics in 2016. “I’ll be excited to compete.”
In the women’s race, Lauren Steadman (GBR) commanded the course and was the frontrunner from start to finish. She led out of the water and the bike, which gave her a comfortable last leg all the way to the gold medal finish line. Behind her, Grace Norman (USA) stepped up for silver, while Faye Mcclelland (GBR) followed two minutes later for bronze.
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After being down in the swim, Bill Chaffey (AUS) forced a change in the leaderboard after a phenomenal bike leg that ultimately carried him through to the finish line. The four-time World Champion displayed a standout race that proved he is going to be the one to beat next summer in the Paralympic Games. Earning the gold medal with a time of 59:41.
“I loved it, I could hear people shouting ‘Go Aussie’,” Chaffey said of the crowds. “I think Copacabana Beach, with all of the tourists around anyways, and then you have more people coming to support the race and it’s really, really good. I wanted to get an idea of this course. I knew it was going to be flat and fast, but there are multiple turns. Having that knowledge and knowing what I need to train for is one of the benefits, and the competition is so strong.”
Setting himself up with a slight edge after his quick transition after the bike, Geert Schipper (NED) positioned himself into second place entering the...
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