A strong field of British women turned up today (14 June) for the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Staffs, including housemates Lucy Gossage and Susie Cheetham, Alice Hector, Georgie Rutherford and Jacqui Slack. Advertisement >>> Ironman 70.3 Staffs: Javier Gomez leaves it to the run for winning move Rutherford was first out of the water, ahead of […]
Read MoreStuart Hayes takes Windsor Triathlon 2015 title
Click:wps官网 Past and present British Triathlon royalty adorned the race circuit and sidelines today as Human Race Event’s Windsor Triathlon celebrated its 25th edition. Aptly, a stalwart of the UK tri scene for much of Windsor’s existence, 2012 Olympian Stuart Hayes, was crowned the 25th men’s winner, with Sarah Lewis taking home the women’s title. […]
Read MoreBlenheim Palace Triathlon: Chris Perham and India Lee win round one of British Super Series
A field of 137 elites battled it out today (14 June) at the Blenheim Triathlon for round one of the British Super Series, and it was Chris Perham and India Lee who prevailed despite some tough competition. Advertisement Male elite winner Chris Perham sprinted to victory in a time of 1:35hrs, closely followed by Loughborough […]
Read MoreWorld Triathlon Series lands in Leeds in June 2016
The ITU has confirmed that the World Triathlon Series will arrive in Leeds on 11-12 June 2016, offering the final opportunity to see Team GB triathletes swim, bike and run on home soil before they compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Advertisement Leeds takes over as UK host of the World Triathlon Series after […]
Read MorePost-race interview with Javier Gomez at Ironman 70.3 Staffs (video)
After winning Ironman 70.3 Staffs today, Spain’s Javier Gomez told us at the finish line that he “didn’t want to push it too hard” as he’s in the middle of a tough block of training. Advertisement “It was a very tough bike course, and after all the rain yesterday it was quite slippy out there! […]
Read MoreStephen Bayliss joins top field at Xterra England
Four-time iron-distance champion Stephen Bayliss is the latest big name to sign-up for Xterra England, which kick-off in Cranleigh, Surrey, on 30 August 2015. Advertisement Top Brit racer Bayliss, who counts wins at Ironman UK and Challenge Vichy on his illustrious CV, has entered Xterra England as part of his double bid at both the […]
Read More“I’m not just the support act”
As detailed in this month’s 220 column (issue 314, on sale today), my experience as a novice guide runner tethered to a trusting blind athlete was a steep learning curve, but at least took place on terra firma. Advertisement The same cannot be said for those mastering paratriathlon guiding, who also have to support through […]
Read MoreLucy Gossage ready for Cholmondeley
Formidable British Iron woman Lucy Gossage has confirmed that she’ll be joining the 1,400 triathletes on the start line at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle leg of the Castle Triathlon Series on Sunday 28 June 2015. Advertisement Fresh from a spectacular win at Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Gossage will be back at her happy hunting ground in […]
Read MoreChris McCormack training plan for all Challenge Galway entrants
The international online tri training brand MaccaX, headed up by two-time Ironman world champion Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack, will provide a 12-week training plan to all Challenge Galway entrants, with key sessions created by Macca and fellow pro Belinda Granger. Advertisement The training plan, which is available soon, is designed with the Galway event in mind, […]
Read MoreSport writer Charlie Norton remembered
Earlier this month, the adventure racer, journalist and Vigour creator Charlie Norton, 39, died after reportedly falling from a cliff while walking in Morocco. You can read moving tributes to the father-of-two at the Telegraph and Vigour. Advertisement What follows is a piece that Charlie produced for 220 in October 2014 from the Killarney Adventure […]
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