Kona: pro Caroline Livesey on qualifying & inequality
My first Ironman race was at the end of 2010 in Cozumel – a beautiful Island off the coast of Mexico, which my then fiancée (now husband) Mark suggested it as our honeymoon. Anyway, the point is that our first Ironman was not planned for long, came shortly after we got married, and I went…
Could age-group triathletes feature at Glasgow’s European Sports Championships?
With memories still fresh of a sun-soaked Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2014, the city is once again preparing to host a major sporting showcase. And this time age-group triathletes could be invited to join the party. Advertisement Announced in March 2015, the inaugural European Sport Championships have been created by the continental governing…
Antihistamines found to affect exercise recovery
Antihistamines could reduce the body’s ability to recover after vigorous exercise by nearly a third scientists have found. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement About 3,000 genes have been found to be responsible for aiding recovery, by boosting muscles and blood vessels, but in the presence of high doses of antihistamines almost 27 percent of…
Oil prices surge after Iran shoots down American spy drone, Trump tweets “big mistake!”
Global oil prices rose after Iran on Thursday downed an American spy drone over the Strait of Hormuz.A third of all shipped oil passes through the critical waterway, which is off the coast of Iran.Prices spiked even higher after President Trump tweeted Thursday: “Iran made a very big mistake!” Global oil prices jumped after Iran…
Jan Frodeno wins a Laureus World Sports Award
These prestigious annual awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of sportsmen and sportswomen around the world and other great names recognised included tennis players Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, and the Kiwi rugby team the All Blacks. Advertisement The Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year is Jan Frodeno! #LWSA16 #janfrodeno #ironman #laureus #laureus #berlin A…
Hong Kong activists protest annual ceremony marking handover to China from U.K.
The Hong Kong government marked the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony’s return to China on Monday, as police faced off with protesters outside the venue. A flag-raising ceremony, in which the Chinese and Hong Kong flags are raised together, was held under unusually high security. Police used riot shields and pepper spray to…
ITU 2016 Kitzbuehel World Cup cancelled
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) have announced that the elite races at the 2016 Kitzbuehel ITU Triathlon World Cup have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the junior races will continue as planned, and will be organised with the time-trial format that was scheduled to debut at the elite races. Advertisement “Despite our best…
New middle-distance global championship launched
A new global half distance championship triathlon event for professional and age group triathletes alike, organised by Challenge Family, is to take place in Samorin, Slovakia on June 3, 2017. Advertisement Known as ‘The Championship’, the event will take place at the incredible x-bionic® sphere in Samorin, Slovakia. Jan Masek, CEO of x-bionic® sphere said:…
Daily bar of chocolate boosts performance
Dark chocolate has similar performance benefits to beetroot and can give you an extra edge in your fitness training scientists from Kingston University have discovered. Advertisement “Beetroot juice is rich in nitrates, which are converted to nitric oxide in the body. This dilates blood vessels and reduces oxygen consumption – allowing athletes to go further…
Sports nutrition news: omega-3, beetroot, caffeine & nitrates
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. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement The authors also say there’s credible evidence that the following ergogenic aids…