We were recently reminded by a reader that sometimes acts of kindness by total strangers are the only reason we can finish what we started on race day. Advertisement With that in mind, we asked our readers on Facebook – who was your good Samaritan this season and why? Here’s what we got back: Advertisement … Continue reading "Who was your good Samaritan this triathlon season?"

The December 2014 issue of 220 Triathlon went on sale this morning, featuring a 20-page Kona special, 6-month training plan to get you ready for your first Ironman and lots more: Advertisement 20-page Kona special: including men’s and women’s race reports, and we chat to Dave Scott and Mark Allen about Iron War Race your first … Continue reading "New issue of 220 Triathlon out now!"

This year’s Triathlon England Cross Duathlon Championships were hosted by the Evil Sheriff Off Road Duathlon in Sherwood Pines, Nottingham last weekend, with wet and challenging conditions greeting more than 300 athletes. Advertisement Held on Saturday 8 November, the race involved one 5km run loop, followed by a 10km bike stage, finishing with a 3.4km … Continue reading "Gallery: Evil Sheriff Off Road Duathlon"

Britain’s Tim Don claimed top honours at the UWC Bahamas Triathlon last Sunday, but it was tennis stars Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki who were turning heads. Advertisement Had a lot of fun @Bahamas_UWC w these guys @CaroWozniacki @serenawilliams @WillStevens_ & our coach Mike Click Here: cheap nrl jersey sale

In 2013, Holly Lawrence was set on strengthening her Ironman 70.3 resume and put in a superb second place finish at Wimbleball despite a hip injury. Then she was picked for Wales’ Commonwealths Games team, and her 70.3 ambitions had to take a back seat. Advertisement “It was such an amazing thing to be part … Continue reading "Wimbleball 2015 beckons for Wales’ Holly Lawrence"

Around a year ago a new triathlon racing team was dreamt up over a few pints in a Yorkshire pub. Called Jackpot Racing, its founders wanted athletes aiming to “compete rather than complete”. Advertisement Early success included a silver medal for Jonny McLean at the European Sprint Championships in Kitzbühel, and elite brothers Tom and … Continue reading "Profile: Jackpot Racing goes from pub to podiums"

Good news Xterra warriors – next year’s Xterra England will double up as the Xterra European Championship, with more prize money for the pros and a chance for the amateurs to stake their claim as the best off-road duathletes in Europe. Advertisement The race will be held at the Vachery Estate in Surrey on 29-30 … Continue reading "Xterra England to host 2015 Xterra European Champs"

British Triathlon has confirmed that Rockingham Circuit in Corby, Northamptonshire will play host to next year’s British Elite Duathlon Championships on Sunday 29 March 2015. Click Here: Manchester United soccer tracksuit Advertisement The event will feature races for elite youths, juniors, seniors and an open paraduathlon, with many athletes expected to test their winter training … Continue reading "Rockingham to host 2015 British Elite Duathlon Championships"

(This article was originally published on BikeRadar) Advertisement In mid-December the first BSXinsight wearable lactate threshold monitors will begin shipping. Announced back in March via a Kickstarter campaign, the US$369 devices slip inside a calf compression sleeve, where data is recorded for post-workout upload via a smartphone app. The end result, the company claims, is … Continue reading "BSXinsight wearable lactate threshold monitor on sale soon"

Race organisers Challenge Family have confirmed that they are hosting a closed Pro Athlete Forum for athletes racing Challenge Bahrain next month, in which they will be invited to discuss key elements of the sport in a relaxed environment. Advertisement An incredible field of athletes has been assembled for the middle distance race (1.9km swim/90km … Continue reading "Challenge Bahrain elites invited to Pro Athlete Forum"