Now entering its fourth year, #supbikerun returns in 2017 with two events. Unlike a swim/bike/run triathlon, the format combines SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), mountain biking and trail running for an event pitched at all abilities. Advertisement Each race features two course lengths at each event: WARRIOR: 3km SUP/15km bike/5km run BARBARIAN: 6km SUP/30km bike/10km run…
Lance Armstrong to open TBI Conference
Lance Armstrong will be the opening speaker at the Triathlon Business International Conference in Dallas. Advertisement The former pro cyclist will be discussing the future of endurance sports and his initial love of triathlon with Quintana Roo founder Dan Empfield, and there’ll also be a Q&A session where attendees can ask Armstrong – who had…
Frodeno to open 2017 campaign at Chia Sardinia Triathlon
Iron-distance record holder and 2015 and 2016 Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno will start his 2017 season at the Chia Sardinia Triathlon, on April 23, 2017. Advertisement In its second year the race will take place in Chia, a tourist destination in South Sardinia, Italy. Frodeno will be racing the 70.3 distance and his presence…
Ali Brownlee to target Ironman 70.3 Worlds?
In an interview with 220 columnist Tim Heming today, Alistair Brownlee has hinted that he’ll target the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, having successfully defended his Olympic Games title in Rio. Advertisement “I want to win the half-Ironman world champs at some point and that’s the obvious next step to try next year,”…
220 announced as media partner for Triathlon Show: London 2017
Save 10% on tickets for the tri event of the year, the Triathlon Show: London. Just enter the code: 22010 when you book at www.triathlonshowlondon.co.uk (This offer expires 31/01/17 and a booking fee applies). Advertisement Taking place at ExCeL London 16-19 February 2017, Triathlon Show: London is a chance for all triathlon athletes, enthusiasts, retailers,…
Triathlon receives £8.1 million from UK Sport
Despite warnings that there could be a decrease in Lottery funding due to a reduction in players UK Sport, who allocate resources, have given triathlon and paratriathlon a slight increase for the Tokyo cycle (£8,127,753 versus the £7,457,997 given for Rio). Advertisement This funding allows British Triathlon to have 25 triathletes and 16 paratriathletes within…
Running found to reduce knee inflammation
Click:star tracker company Scientists from Brigham Young University in the USA found that pro-inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running. Advertisement Running: how and why it helps fight cancer How to prevent runner’s knee, and four exercises to treat it Why do I get knee pain when running downhill? How can…
Edinburgh gets Ironman 70.3 in 2017
Ironman 70.3 Scotland has been announced as the eighth event in the UK and Ireland’s Ironman calendar today, which include Ironman UK, Ironman Wales, Ironman 70.3 UK, Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman 70.3 Dublin, Ironman 70.3 Weymouth as well as Velothon Wales. The race will take place on 2nd July 2017. Advertisement “The UK has seen a…
Running found to improve brain function
Researchers from the University of Arizona compared the brain scans of young male cross country runners to those who haven’t engaged in regular physical activity for at least a year. Participants were aged 18-25 and had comparable body mass index and educational levels. Advertisement Running found to reduce knee inflammation Running: how and why it…
ITU awards 2020 Grand Final to Edmonton
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has named Edmonton in Canada as the host city for the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2020. Advertisement The event will mark the third time Canada has hosted the World Championships with Edmonton having organised the race in 2001 and as recently as 2014. Welcome to the ITU Edmonton…