Press Conference News & Racing A very strong ITU World Cup field racing at New Plymouth this weekend Triathlon royalty is in town and New Plymouth is set to witness one of the strongest World Cup fields in 2014 with the hosting of the Port Taranaki ITU New Plymouth World Cup on Sunday. Leading the way in a stacked men's racing is current world number 1 Javier Gomez (Spain) and the hottest tri By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Mario Mola. Photo: Barry Alsop News & Racing Mario Mola Wins Mooloolaba World Cup While Fisher And Sexton Go Top Ten Mario Mola of Spain produced a strong run to win the ITU World Cup in Mooloolaba, while Ryan Fisher and Brendan Sexton led a new generation of Australians with top 10 finishes. By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
Gwen Jorgensen – Photo credit: Barry Alsop News & Racing Gwen Jorgensen wins Mooloolaba World Cup as Aussies girls go top 10 Australian-based American Gwen Jorgensen said crashing out of last year’s ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final in London had only made her stronger and hungrier to attack the 2014 season with vengeance. And it took her just under an hour today with a stunning victory in the ITU Mooloolaba By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
News & Racing Mario Mola and Anne Haug head the fields at this weekend’s ITU Mooloolaba World Cup Australian triathletes with their eyes on the Commonwealth Games know they face a step up in class with a host of big name international's sure to keep them honest in Saturday's opening ITU World Cup race of the season in Mooloolaba. Big performances in front of the selectors will be dul By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Gillian Backhouse – Credit Emily Dimozantos ITU News & Racing Brisbane Triathlete Gillian Backhouse Adds OTU Oceania And Australian Olympic Distance Champs To Her Resume Backhouse adds the Oceania and Australian Olympic Distance Championship titles to her growing accolades. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Nutrition Managing body heat in extreme race conditions The 4 places we lose heat the quickest are: head, groin, arm pits and hands Do NOT wear a TT helmet – it will greatly accelerate your body core temp rising as your head won't be able to get rid of the heat. Keep tipping water over yourself consistently – this helps to reduce sweat By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Gluten Free baking at it’s best: Banana Muffins Gluten Free baking at it’s best: Banana Muffins Gluten free baking can be a bit hit and miss, especially if you're not familiar with the range of gluten free flours available. When you do get it right, the result can be amazing, as was the case with these banana muffins! No there not paleo, an By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Pecan Bliss Protein Balls This week we have a special treat for our readers, with Meg from The Wholesome Athlete promising us that these little balls of goodness are quite possibly her favourite invention ever. Ever!! In fact Meg forewarned us of the need for control when it comes to gobbling these pecan bliss balls straight By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Wholesome Raisin Coconut Crunch Cookies – Gluten Free and Paleo Goodness Cookies are such a treat, with homemade being 1000 times better than any store-bought rubbish. Fresh out of the oven and dunked into almond milk, it doesn't get much better. Whip up a batch and you'll be everyone's favourite person!! Raisin Coconut Crunch Cookies 1 cup almond meal By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Seeded Rosemary Crackers – Grain Free Goodness This unique recipe and a great alternative to your stock standard highly processed crackers. Make a batch of these next time you bring the wine out. These are quality, home made, grain free, seeded crackers, herbed almond cracker bread & parmesan bread sticks. Easy to make and have an earthy fla By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Choc Coco Chia Breakfast Pudding Choc coco chia pudding – it's like having dessert for breakfast. Win win. People either love or hate the texture of chia pudding; but if your lucky enough to fall into the love camp, it's health benefits are huge, and you can make some great recipes using it. This recipe is great f By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Hemp Cacao Protein Bars These bars might not be suitable for during training and maybe they're on the indulgent side but even still, good fats from the seeds and coconut, protein from hemp, sweetness from dates and antioxidants from cacao. These bars are Impressive. Don't be put off by the list of ingredient; s By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Chai Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Spices are both tasty and nutritious, and are great in both savoury cooking and sweet baking. Make the chai spice mixture and use it in pancake batters, cookies and smoothies. Chai Spiced Pumpkin Loaf 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup pea protein powder 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 tsp baking powder 3 tsp By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Nut free power bars – portable protein for athletes on the run! Nuts aren't for everyone- some people have an allergy or intolerance, some don't like the taste and more recently, schools are becoming nut free zones. These nut free, protein power bars are easy to make and a great way to use up cooked quinoa. I always have the ingredients for these at By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Sweet potato brownies: paleo, sugar free baking Sweet potato – in a brownie? Yes that is exactly right. These brownies are bucket loads healthier than the usual variety of brownie, and super tasty. Of course these sweet treats don't taste like the traditional brownie you're familiar with but then again, those brownies have bucke By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Nutrition Healthy Banana Bread Recipe for Athletes There's nothing more enjoyable than a loaf of freshly baked banana bread following a long ride or run, but be careful before you reach for a piece from your local cafe. Commercial banana bread is far from nutritious, mass produced and full of refined wheat flour, margarine, sugar and more bana By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Charlotte McShane wins gold in the Women’s ITU Under 23 World Triathlon Championship Australia’s Charlotte McShane produced a finishing chute sprint masterclass in London on Thursday to win the 2013 Under23 Women’s World Championship title ahead of Canada’s Ellen Pennock and Amelie Kretz. Working together proved the successful strategy for the women’s Under23 race, which saw a pod o By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Nutrition Raw food for the athlete: Zucchini fritters These zucchini fritters are such a versatile treat – they can be eaten at breakfast with eggs and smoked salmon, a treat for lunch with avocado spread on them and served with a large salad. They also make a filling, delicious snack or even a great accompaniment to a light dinner with soup or g By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Abram competing in Auckland earlier this year. Photo: ITU / Delly Carr News & Racing Felicity Abram Out of ITU World Championship in London Australia has suffered another body blow in the lead up to this week’s ITU World Triathlon Championship Grand Final in London with the announcement today that Felicity Abram has been forced out of the Australian team after being told not to run for five weeks. Abram, at 28, a veteran of over 10 year By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Nutrition Ginger Ninja Bars – Gluten, dairy, sugar free and paleo! For all the ginger lovers out there, this recipe is especially for you. Whether it be grated into stir fries, pickled with sushi, fresh in your morning cup of tea, or powdered in baking; ginger is so versatile and good for you. Ginger is a powerful weapon against inflammation and is packed full of i By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Cameron Good and Charlotte McShane best of the Australians at World Triathlon Series in Stockholm Australia's young band of triathletes have had their final ITU World Championship Grand Final hit-outs in Stockholm over the weekend and showed some encouraging signs. The seventh race of the World Triathlon Series saw an emerging team of Australians take on the best in the world, while the es By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Nutrition Baked Oatmeal – healthy breakfast idea for athletes This is a special winter breakfast idea for when it's cold outside, to warm you up from the inside. This baked oatmeal recipe is filling, delicious and good for the soul on a cold Winter's morning. Baked Oatmeal 1 cup gluten free oats 1 cup berries 2 ripe bananas 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Photo Credit: Janos Schmidt / Triathlon.org News & Racing Alistair Brownlee back to brilliant best in Stockholm WTS win He's already one of the greatest triathletes in ITU history, but Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee added yet another notch to his incredible record in Stockholm on Sunday with his 15th career World Triathlon Series win. In yet another classic display of all-round Brownlee brilliance, he By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
Nutrition Chicken rice paper rolls – simple and delicious Thai food Rice paper rolls are little packages of love – vibrant colours, crunchy vegetables and protein. They're a easy to prepare and make a great activity with friends around. I like to make some for lunch and save some for snacks, stored in the fridge. The best thing about these rolls is you c By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
