Improving strength and stamina Some of the world’s most acclaimed nutritionists, including Louise Burke of the Australian Institute of Sport and Team Sky’s James Morton, have joined forces to formulate sports-nutrition strategies for training in Olympic year. Advertisement The authors also say there’s credible evidence that the following ergogenic aids improve strength and stamina: caffeine, … Continue reading "Sports nutrition news: omega-3, beetroot, caffeine & nitrates"

WTS Gold Coast victor and current leader of the WTS rankings, Britain’s Helen Jenkins, won’t be competing but her Rio team mates Non Stanford and Vicky Holland will be there, along with Jodie Stimpson, whose disappointing run in Australia ruled her out of a place on the British team. Holland won her first WTS race in Cape … Continue reading "WTS Cape Town: Who’s competing"

Brit Non Stanford pulled off a stunning victory in the Cape Town leg of the World Triathlon Series 2016, putting down a marker ahead of the Rio Olympics and showing her return to full fitness is almost complete despite doubts before the race. Advertisement Non Stanford and Vicky Holland secure spots for Rio Click Here: … Continue reading "World Triathlon Series Cape Town – Non Stanford claims stunning victory"

Fernando Alarza captured his first World Triathlon Series victory in Cape Town today, with pre-race favourite Mario Mola of Spain, looking to claim a 3rd straight WTS victory, unable to catch up after failing to get in the lead bike group. Advertisement With Alistair Brownlee sitting out due to illness, it was down to brother … Continue reading "World Triathlon Series Cape Town: Fernando Alarza claims first WTS victory"

It wasn’t just a good weekend for British triathletes in Cape Town as the paratriathlete squad won two gold and two silver medals at the ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Penrith, Australia. Advertisement The course was a sprint distance (750m swim, 20km run, 5k run) and the two golds were won by George Peasgood (PT4) … Continue reading "British paratriathletes medal at ITU World event in Australia"

The difference between elite athletes and the ‘almost’ greats is their internal drive to overcome adversity a new study has discovered. Advertisement The research found elite athletes approached training with a “never satisfied” attitude, whereas ‘almosts’ might avoid challenging training exercises, while following an injury or a failure to perform, high performers were determined to … Continue reading "Attitude splits elite athletes from the ‘almosts’"

Take an in depth look at our new kit for #Rio2016 #100DaysToGohttps://t.co/A8l0VuR7gX pic.twitter.com/7HdUV6C7g2 — Team GB (@TeamGB) April 27, 2016 The Brownlees with Lizzie in the new kit Yorkshire GB contingent are suited and booted ready for Rio @adidasUK @AliBrownleetri @jonny_brownlee Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement

A single minute of very intense exercise produces health benefits similar to longer, traditional endurance training researchers have found Advertisement  “This is a very time-efficient workout strategy,” says lead author Martin Gibala, a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada. “Brief bursts of intense exercise are remarkably effective.” The team of scientists set out … Continue reading "1 minute of intense exercise = 45 of moderate .."

Jan Frodeno, the current World Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion, will take the start of Ironman Lanzarote on May 21st 2016. Advertisement Frodeno is only man to have ever won both the Olympic gold medal and the Ironman World Championship, and also won another honour last week with the Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, … Continue reading "Jan Frodeno to race Ironman Lanzarote"

Ronaldo, Gerrard, Mansell, Baird… the shortlists for the 2016 Cross Sports Book awards have been announced, with two triathlon titles on the list. Advertisement Our features editor Matt Baird’s debut book Triathlon! (Aurum Press) has been selected for an Illustrated Book of the Year nomination, while Lucy Fry’s Run, Ride, Sink or Swim (Faber & … Continue reading "Tri titles nominated for Sports Book Awards"