Italy’s first full-distance Ironman triathlon is to take place on September 23 2017 in Cervia, a seaside town in the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna, Ironman have announced. Advertisement Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna will be Italy’s second Ironman event with the country previously hosting the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Pescara, located 300 km south of Cervia. “We are…
Month: March 2021
Gwen Jorgensen and Richard Murray win Island House Invitational Tri
Olympic gold medallist Gwen Jorgensen and fourth-place finisher in Rio Richard Murray have rounded out their 2016 season with victories at the Island House Invitational Triathlon – a unique three-day, pro-only event that, as the name suggests, is invite-only. Advertisement Made up of three races over three days, the multisport extravaganza started on Friday 28…
Ironman 70.3 Weymouth to go it alone
Ironman have today confirmed that the full 226km distance Ironman will not be hosted in 2017. The Ironman 70.3 distance race will return to Dorset, however, taking place on Sunday 17 September 2017. Entries opening on Wednesday 9 November at midday. Advertisement Following speculation on the future of the full-distance race, Kevin Stewart, Managing Director…
How the Hartree JETS train for triathlon success
The process of planning/periodising the JETS training has, I believe, been one of the central factors in our collective success, as it improves the likelihood of accurately targeted, individualised, progressive training. Advertisement I wanted to provide an idea of the process, to help illustrate what we do. Other coaches might also want geek-out over why…
Cervélo P5X: European launch and first ride
Over three years; 180 hours in the wind tunnel; 14,500 photos; countless interviews, comparisons and deliberations… it took all this and much more for bike giants Cervélo to launch the P5X, which they have proclaimed ‘the ultimate triathlon bike’. Advertisement Cervélo P5X launches at Kona With the top-specced Sram Red eTap version coming in at…
Triathlon science: 4 of the latest research news
1. SOFT AND STRONG Spent time on the physio’s couch due to a run-related injury? According to Harvard professor Irene Davis, it’s down to stomping rather than floating. Davis and her team recruited 249 female athletes who each ran over 20 miles a week. They investigated the participants’ strides by having them run over a…
Rio stars recognised at BTF awards
Double Olympic Champion (2012 and 2016) Alistair Brownlee was named Olympic Athlete of the Year and Elite Male Athlete of the Year at the British Triathlon Federation’s annual awards dinner. Advertisement “This year was all about the Olympic Games, so to achieve that goal was fantastic – and this award is just the cherry on…
New run venue needed for 2018 Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire
After two years Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire will finish for the last time at Shugborough estate next year, as the event’s finishing line will be moving to a new home in 2018. However those wanting to race against the stunning backdrop of Shugborough there is still time to book your place. Advertisement In 2016 it is expected more than 2,000…
Unstoppable Flora Duffy wins 3rd world title of 2016
ITU World Champion Flora Duffy from Bermuda has won her third world championship this year, the 2016 Snowy Mountains ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship in Australia. Advertisement As the defending champion, reigning ITU World Champion, and Xterra World Champion Duffy was the clear favourite to win the race, and led from the start. She increased…
Lionel Sanders sets new Ironman record at IM Arizona
Lionel Sanders stormed to an incredible victory at Ironman Arizona on Sunday 20th November, finishing in 7:44:29 to record the fastest ever time at an Ironman-branded event. Advertisement His countryman Brent MacMahon was second in 7:50:15, the only other finisher to go under 8hrs, and also recorded the fastest run time of 2:40:17; however the…