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 […]
Read MoreITU awards 2020 Grand Final to Edmonton
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has named Edmonton in Canada as the host city for the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2020. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey 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. […]
Read MoreAt least one American among the dead when terrorists storm Somalia hotel
Twenty-six people were killed, including at least one American and several other foreigners, when terrorists stormed and took over a hotel for more than 14 hours. Al-Shabaab, which is allied with al Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The U.S. State Department confirmed at least one American was among the dead and said they […]
Read MoreLong Course Weekend comes to Mallorca
Only two weeks after announcing the launch of Long Course Weekend in Jervis Bay, Australia Activity Wales Events have announced it will have another European event in Alcudia, Mallorca in November 2017. Advertisement The Long Course Weekend, which originated in Wales six years ago, is a three-day sporting festival where athletes swim on Friday, cycle on Saturday […]
Read MoreTriple bombing rocks Afghan capital as top U.S. officials visit
Kabul — Three back-to-back explosions in the Afghan capital left at least 11 people dead and dozens more wounded on Thursday. The attacks, at least one of which was claimed by the Taliban, came amid visits by two senior U.S. officials to Kabul, to “check the pulse” of the war there, and push forward political […]
Read MoreAli Brownlee comes 2nd at SPOTY
Alistair Brownlee has come second, behind tennis world number one and 2016 Wimbledon winner Andy Murray, at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In third place was showjumper Nick Skelton who, like the other two, also won gold in Rio. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Advertisement The awards were held at a glittering ceremony at […]
Read More“Not for sale”: Danish officials unanimously reject Trump’s interest in buying Greenland
Greenland is not on the market, officials there reassured the public, after President Trump expressed interest in buying the world’s largest island. “We’re open for business, not for sale,” Greenland’s foreign ministry tweeted Friday. CBS News confirmed Mr. Trump asked his aides and the White House counsel to look into the possibility of buying the island, […]
Read MoreBoardman gets approval for revolutionary new performance centre
Boardman Bikes have been granted planning permission to build a new performance centre near Evesham in Worcesterhire. The centre will include a cycling specific wind tunnel, physiology testing suite, activity area and a concept store with café. The centre aims to offer a unique experience for all cyclists and triathletes of all levels, from Olympic […]
Read MoreAli and Jonny take on the HUUB Waterslide Challenge…
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have just faced their greatest challenge ever – forget going 70.3, forget Olympics, forget SPOTY – the real question is ‘who is the fastest down a waterslide?’ Advertisement Joined by professional triathlete and rising star Lucy Charles and Olympic open-water swimmer Jack Burnell, the group were put through their paces with […]
Read MoreWin a framed Brownlee-signed tri-suit
Thanks to Sony our competition package for the 220 Awards prize draw now includes a framed signed Brownlee tri-suit, worn by Jonny at WTS Cape Town as well as £100 worth of triathlon kit. Advertisement Jonny came second at WTS Cape Town 2016, just five seconds behind the winner Fernando Alarza from Spain. To enter and […]
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