An analysis of nearly 2m results from 131 marathons staged around the world found that women are better pacers than men when it comes to marathon running. Advertisement “Although men are faster marathon runners than women they are not the smartest,” concluded study author Jens Jakob Andersen of RunRepeat.com, who estimates that women are 18% better…
Month: July 2021
Poll: 55% of Brits in favour of cash for cycling
According to a YouGov poll of over 2,000 British adults, more than half of respondents think the UK government should be investing in cycling. Advertisement Nearly a third (31%) of respondents said they were more likely to get around by bike if more cycle lanes were separated from traffic on busy roads. Over a third…
Emma Pallant: “Triathlon has taught me I always have to fight”
For fans jaded by overt professionalism in sport, decisions made without a business motive, or, at least, one that will not pay instant dividends, are not merely refreshing, but strike at the heart of what makes it so captivating. Advertisement In the summer of 2012, Michelle Dillon was at a crossroads in her career. The…
Rebecca Preston joins Brett Sutton’s tri squad
Triathlon coach Brett Sutton has announced that Australian athlete Rebecca Preston is joining his superstar squad after a long hiatus, in a bid to wrap up her tri career on a high. Advertisement Preston was at her peak in 2006 and 2007, when she claimed back-to-back victories at Ironman Switzerland. She also placed fifth in…
Alistair Brownlee to speak at 2015 Keswick Mountain Festival
Cumbria will again play host to the country’s biggest outdoors festival this year, taking place on 14 -17 May. Keswick Mountain Festival will offer an exciting smorgasbord of adventure-themed activities, live performances and high-profile speakers, including Alistair Brownlee. Advertisement Brownlee, arguably Britain’s top triathlete and certainly one of the world’s best, will be giving a…
British triple whammy at Ironman 70.3 South Africa
These girls can – British females dominated the podium at Ironman 70.3 South Africa last weekend, with Jodie Swallow claiming her fifth win in a row, followed by Susie Cheetham and Parys Edwards. Advertisement Swallow swooped through the swim to take a commanding lead of 2mins over Emma Bilham (GBR) by T1, with Lucie Reed…
WWE Adds Two Months To Dash Wilder’s Contract Due To Injury
According to a report by Bodyslam.net, WWE had added two months to the contract of Dash Wilder due to his time out for injury with a broken jaw. This is becoming a trend of WWE’s after they added several months to Luke Harper’s contract as well due to him having time away injured, despite the…
Bray Wyatt On The End Of Ramblin Rabbit, Gives Clues For His Cryptic Game
Last night on the Firefly Fun House the Ramblin Rabbit was eaten by Mercy The Buzzard and Bray Wyatt has commented on the moment on social media. Wyatt shared an image of Ramblin Rabbit on social media, using a quote from Game Of Thrones, stating “What Is Dead May Never Die,” with the Firefly Fun…
Becky Lynch Comments On The WWE Raw Double Contract Signing
Tomorrow night on WWE Raw will see a double contract signing take place for Becky Lynch and her two title matches at Money In The Bank. Both Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans will be in attendance on Raw as the contracts will be signed for both matches which will see Lynch defend both titles. She…
Cody Rhodes Thanks Fans For AEW Support
Fresh off a historic upfronts presentation in New York City, which saw wrestling return to TNT. Executive Vice President of All Elite Wrestling Cody Rhodes took to YouTube to post a thank you message to fans. “The real purpose of me sitting here today is simple, I want to take a moment to thank you. Thank you…