Five years after doing his first triathlon self-coached Joe is one of Britain’s most exciting talents in Ironman for 2016. Watch the video below, produced by Recon, to hear his thoughts on the upcoming season and how he is preparing. Last year’s season highlights for Joe included coming second in Ironman Texas and third in ITU Long Distance … Continue reading "Video: meet Ironman pro Joe Skipper"

Endurance athletes who restrict carbohydrates burn more than twice as much fat as high-carbohydrate athletes.’ The headline-grabbing study from Ohio University made news as ‘fat expert’ professor Jeff Volek proclaimed it the highest fat-burning rates he’d ever seen. Advertisement The study involved 20 top-end ultra-endurance runners. One group of 10 were habitual low-carb consumers, their … Continue reading "Sport nutrition: could carb-loading be at an end for triathletes?"

The sportswear giant is IAAF’s largest sponsor and it is believed that the decision is a direct result of the doping scandal sweeping the sport. Advertisement Neither organisation would confirm the split to the BBC, but both issued short statements referencing the “reform process” under way. An statement from the sportswear giant says: “As you … Continue reading "Adidas considers withdrawing its sponsorship of IAAF"

Wearing helmets could make cyclists more likely to take risks, new research from Bath University shows. According to their results, rather than making cyclists more safe, helmets could actually increase the wearer’s likelihood of taking risks. Advertisement The scientists, led by Dr Tim Gamble and Dr Ian Walker, measured sensation-seeking behaviour and analysed risk taking in adults … Continue reading "Wearing helmets increases risk taking"

County Donegal on Ireland’s beautiful northwest coast will be home to a new Swimrun event, the first of its kind in Ireland, on 20 August. Advertisement Organised by Breca Swimrun and named the Breca Árainn Mhór it will be taking place across the stunning Árainn Mhór Island and The Rosses.   Teams of two will … Continue reading "New 54km Swimrun event to be held in Ireland"

The new half-distance race will take place on the spectacular Caribbean island of Aruba. Advertisement The 1.9km swim is a single lap course in the clear warm Caribbean sea, while the undulating 90km bike course is over four laps along the coastline. The run is entirely along the island’s stunning white beaches. A sprint distance … Continue reading "Caribbean venue for Challenge Family’s latest long-distance triathlon"

As the name suggests, expect to get very muddy and messy at the third and final event in Human Race’s popular off-road series. Advertisement Taking place in March on Army military training ground, the Mudman duathlon, “won’t trouble your PB collection but is guaranteed to give you an adrenalin-fuelled ride,” claim the organisers. 1 Nutrition … Continue reading "Mudman race focus : 6 tips for a successful conquest"

1) A meta-analysis of nine studies revealed that cold-water immersion is more effective at reducing muscle soreness than passive recovery (where you exercise at a low intensity to flush out exercise-induced toxins). The therapy is said to constrict blood vessels, helping to reduce swelling and tissue breakdown. Prof Aryane Machado and his team also concluded … Continue reading "5 of the latest sports science research stories"

The World Triathlon Series is coming to Leeds over the 11th-12th June, and the full route maps for both elites and age-groupers have been released today.  Advertisement The much-anticipated event, which has replaced London as the UK stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series tour, will see the world’s finest triathletes and over 5,000 amateurs … Continue reading "Routes announced for World Triathlon Leeds"

2015 ironman Champions Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf have won Ironman 70.3 Dubai, the first race of the Nasser Bin Hamad Triple Crown series. Advertisement  Blustery conditions and ocean swells forced organisers to move the swim and shorten the course to 1,200 meters, with an additional 750 meters to run to transition. The 90-kilometer cycle … Continue reading "Reigning Ironman world champions conquer in Dubai"