When the Mets signed Taijuan Walker to a two-year deal back in February, pitchers and catchers had already settled into spring training as camp got underway. Then, the front office envisioned Walker sliding into the rotation behind Marcus Stroman and Carlos Carrasco. With the latter pitcher out so far this season with a hamstring injury, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The half-distance triathlon will take place on 23 July in the stunning ‘Bay of Whales’ and the athletes will swim 1.9km in an untouched crystal clear glacial lake left by the glacial melt of the Ice Age 10,000 years ago. Click Here: New Zealand Rugby Shop Advertisement The one loop 90km bike race with rolling […]
The March issue of 220 Triathlon magazine went on sale today, featuring a guide to the world’s toughest triathlons and a feature with long-course legend Rachel Joyce. Advertisement Other highlights in this month’s issue include: Gear focus: Tri suits We look at the latest tri suit tech Performance The latest sports-science research, a pyramid bike set and the benefits […]
2015 was the year we saw new races launch, iconic races celebrate milestone anniversaries and innovative products released. But which were best? Advertisement It’s time for you to vote in the second round of the 220 Triathlon Awards 2016. Simply pick from the shortlisted names in each category. How to vote Following round one which […]
The study into changes in running biomechanics in runners aged 20 to 60 found stride length and running speed, two important markers of performance, decreased 15% over the 40 years. Advertisement However the studies found only ankle calf muscles had reduced function, while hip and knee muscles actually remained unchanged. This could suggest that strength or […]
As well as the 1,000-year-old castle, the sights along the route of the first ever Windsor Duathlon include the iconic Long Walk, historic statues and monuments, beautiful parkland and the Guards Polo Club. Advertisement Age groupers Click Here: Brazil National Team soccer tracksuit The 10km Age-Group course starts on the Long Walk and takes in […]