Iron-distance record holder and 2015 and 2016 Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno will start his 2017 season at the Chia Sardinia Triathlon, on April 23, 2017. Advertisement In its second year the race will take place in Chia, a  tourist destination in South Sardinia, Italy. Frodeno will be racing the 70.3 distance and his presence…

In an interview with 220 columnist Tim Heming today, Alistair Brownlee has hinted that he’ll target the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, having successfully defended his Olympic Games title in Rio. Advertisement “I want to win the half-Ironman world champs at some point and that’s the obvious next step to try next year,”…

Save 10% on tickets for the tri event of the year, the Triathlon Show: London. Just enter the code: 22010 when you book at www.triathlonshowlondon.co.uk (This  offer expires 31/01/17 and a booking fee applies). Advertisement Taking place at ExCeL London 16-19 February 2017, Triathlon Show: London is a chance for all triathlon athletes, enthusiasts, retailers,…

The Long Course Weekend (LCW) is coming to Jervis Bay in New South Wales, Australia, 27-29 October 2017 and is open to individuals and teams of all standards. Advertisement The triathlon legs are spread over 3 days, instead of just the one, with the open water swim taking place Friday evening at Jervis Bay. There will…

Despite warnings that there could be a decrease in Lottery funding due to a reduction in players UK Sport, who allocate resources, have given triathlon and paratriathlon a slight increase for the Tokyo cycle (£8,127,753 versus the £7,457,997 given for Rio). Advertisement This funding allows British Triathlon to have 25 triathletes and 16 paratriathletes within…

Scientists from Brigham Young University in the USA found that pro-inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running.  Advertisement Running: how and why it helps fight cancer How to prevent runner’s knee, and four exercises to treat it Why do I get knee pain when running downhill? How can I strengthen my…

Ironman 70.3 Scotland has been announced as the eighth event in the UK and Ireland’s Ironman calendar today, which include Ironman UK, Ironman Wales, Ironman 70.3 UK, Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman 70.3 Dublin, Ironman 70.3 Weymouth as well as Velothon Wales. The race will take place on 2nd July 2017. Advertisement “The UK has seen a…

Researchers from the University of Arizona compared the brain scans of young male cross country runners to those who haven’t engaged in regular physical activity for at least a year. Participants were aged 18-25 and had comparable body mass index and educational levels. Advertisement Running found to reduce knee inflammation Running: how and why it…

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has named Edmonton in Canada as the host city for the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2020. Advertisement The event will mark the third time Canada has hosted the World Championships with Edmonton having organised the race in 2001 and as recently as 2014. Welcome to the ITU Edmonton…

A mother from New Rochelle, New York, died while undergoing plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic, CBS New York reports. She is the third American to die in a month during a cosmetic operation in the Caribbean nation. According to her sister, Maxine David, Alexandra Medina was unhappy with her appearance, and asked doctors in…