Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2015 race report

Norway’s Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is known as one of the hardest races out there, but the 2015 edition proved particularly tough on Saturday (1 August), with chilly conditions forcing the organisers to take the sensible decision and shorten the swim. Advertisement >>> Pain and suffering on Zombie Hill at the Norseman – blog Water temperatures Read more about Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2015 race report[…]

“Zero tolerance” promised in athletics doping scandal

The sensational claim that a third of recent medal winners in top-level athletics may have recorded potentially suspicious blood tests has prompted the International Olympics Committee to promise a “zero tolerance” approach for any athletes found guilty. Advertisement The scandal began over the weekend with a television documentary by German broadcaster ARD, which claimed to Read more about “Zero tolerance” promised in athletics doping scandal[…]

“Zero tolerance” promised in athletics doping scandal

The sensational claim that a third of recent medal winners in top-level athletics may have recorded potentially suspicious blood tests has prompted the International Olympics Committee to promise a “zero tolerance” approach for any athletes found guilty. Click Here: stormers rugby jersey for sale Advertisement The scandal began over the weekend with a television documentary Read more about “Zero tolerance” promised in athletics doping scandal[…]

Ocean Lava Wales Middle Distance and Wales Sprint Triathlon 2015 race reports

One of the world’s best-know triathletes was in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire last weekend for the Wales Sprint Triathlon – Australia’s Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack, two-time Ironman world champion. Advertisement Also taking place in Fishguard the same day was the Ocean Lava Wales Middle Distance, acting as a qualifier for this year’s Ocean Lava final in Lanzarote. The Read more about Ocean Lava Wales Middle Distance and Wales Sprint Triathlon 2015 race reports[…]

Ocean Lava Wales Middle Distance and Wales Sprint Triathlon 2015 race reports

One of the world’s best-know triathletes was in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire last weekend for the Wales Sprint Triathlon – Australia’s Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack, two-time Ironman world champion. Advertisement Also taking place in Fishguard the same day was the Ocean Lava Wales Middle Distance, acting as a qualifier for this year’s Ocean Lava final in Lanzarote. The Read more about Ocean Lava Wales Middle Distance and Wales Sprint Triathlon 2015 race reports[…]

Scorchio! Brownlee brothers step into testing lab on their Road to Rio

With exactly one year to go until the Rio 2016 Olympics, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have entered the GSK Human Performance Lab for a full day of assessments – including the dreaded heat tolerance test. Advertisement >>> High drama for Brits at Rio 2016 Olympics test event Described as one of the most important tools Read more about Scorchio! Brownlee brothers step into testing lab on their Road to Rio[…]

Scorchio! Brownlee brothers step into testing lab on their Road to Rio

With exactly one year to go until the Rio 2016 Olympics, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have entered the GSK Human Performance Lab for a full day of assessments – including the dreaded heat tolerance test. Advertisement >>> High drama for Brits at Rio 2016 Olympics test event Described as one of the most important tools Read more about Scorchio! Brownlee brothers step into testing lab on their Road to Rio[…]

‘The cramps hit so hard I looked like the girl at the start of Jaws’

So we’ve passed the mid-point of this year’s race season, and it’s throwing up some interesting questions for 220 readers on our forum…. Advertisement 5 foods… that may prevent or ease cramp    Like what causes rust on race medals? How to speed up recovery between heavy training sessions? And what can be done about Read more about ‘The cramps hit so hard I looked like the girl at the start of Jaws’[…]