Nutrition Protein for Triathletes – Why is it so Important? We all now know that adequate protein consumption is vital for your health, in this article from Endura we explore why adequate protein consumption is especially important for Triathletes, and how best to consume the protein your body needs. "Your connective tissue, cell membranes and muscle c By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Bennett and Naeth dominant in Buffalo Springs Canadian Angela Naeth and veteran Aussie Greg Bennett have both recorded sound victories at the 2013 Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 race in Northwestern Texas. After some fast swims up front, both winners recorded blistering bike splits to take control of their races against quality competition. In the w By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Raelert and Csomor take victories at Ironman Austria Andy Raelert, 36, has added the 2013 Ironman Austria title to his already impressive resume. The dual-Olympian turned long-distance superstar excited the water in 5th place with a 44:25 swim before riding a 3rd-best 4:30:40 bike split. After dismounting, Raelert turned on the afterburners and ran a By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Tim Reed at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 Canberra. News & Racing Aussies taking on the Wild West: Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 Race Preview 36 pros, including fast Aussies, gear up for the esteemed Buffalo Springs 70.3 race in Texas. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Liz Blatcford wins Ironman Cairns on debut Australian based Liz Blatchford has won Ironman Cairns on debut after one of the great women’s battles to be seen in an Ironman. Four weeks ago Blatchford had made a decision that she was not well enough to race at Cairns. “After winning Busselton 70.3 I was very sick and run down. I raced Busselton By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Aaron Farlow Celebrates a great win – (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) News & Racing Ironman v. Challenge Battle heats up with WTC acquiring Challenge Copenhagen Organiser After WTC acquired Australia's USM Events in February 2012 the fallout was immediate with Challenge Family withdrawing the license to produce Challenge Cairns from USM. The next major step in the battle front of iron distance triathlons was Challenge Family acquiring the rights to stage an iro By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Exercising more than the legs… Gear & Tech Elevation Training Mask – Bicep Curls for your Lungs It is the old adage, and we have heard it a thousand times. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Now there is a product that can help build the inside, and if the adage is anything to go by, the Elevation Training Mask will become part of By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Swen Sundberg loves the winning feeling News & Racing Swen Sundberg and Camilla Pedersen win KMD Challenge Aarhus titles after great battles Swen Sundberg claims first KMD Challenge Aarhus win; Camilla Pedersen secures second consecutive victory, outpacing Swallow. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Christie winning Cancun 70.3 Interviews A potential career ending injury – How pro triathlete Christie Sym is dealing with it Christie Sym, who burst onto the Ironman scene in 2009, shares her emotional and physical battle with a severe foot injury as she aims for a comeback to professional triathlon after nearly a year on the sidelines. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Aaron Royle on his way to the U23 win at Auckland last year – Credit: Janos Schmidt / ITU News & Racing Australian triathlete Aaron Royle released from hospital Australian triathlete Aaron Royle is hopeful of returning to full training in two weeks after being released from a Spanish hospital earlier today. The ITU Under 23 World Champion had spent 10 days in isolation in a clinic in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, after falling ill following a Grand Prix By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Erin Densham, Andrea Hewitt & Helen Jenkins – Sydney ITU 2012 News & Racing Triathlon World Cup circuit returns to Edmonton with Peter Kerr and Erin Densham favourites This weekend, Edmonton will welcome an ITU World Cup race to its city for the ninth time. The familiar host city will break from the standard race format in favor of a super speedy sprint 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run course. The fast and furious race will see top athletes like Erin Densham and [&he By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Cameron finishing one of his most epic races in Melbourne 2012 News & Racing Ironman legend Cameron Brown heads up Pro-field for MetaMan Bintan When the second edition of the MetaMan splashes off on August 31, both defending champions will be among the starters on the beach in Bintan, Indonesia, but Brett Carter and Candice Hammond will have their work cut out to repeat as a strong field of pro athletes has been assembled to chase the glory By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
A winning smile Interviews Trizone talks to Ironman 70.3 Cairns fastest female overall – Age Grouper Kym Jaenke Brisbane native Kym Jaenke recently clocked the fastest time over the Cairns Ironman 70.3's course on a tough and windy day. Kym's 4:38:28 was almost a minute faster than Professional race-winner and multiple-Ironman Champion Samantha Warriner. Kym's performance isn't a surpr By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Vitoria-Gasteiz local and course designer Eneko Llanos talks Challenge Vitoria Leading triathlete, Vitoria-Gasteiz local and course designer Eneko Llanos talks Challenge Vitoria and why it’s a race worth travelling to plus gives his tips for the course. Q: What makes Challenge Vitoria so special? The courses, the nature, the city, the warmth of the public. We live in a By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Aaron Royle redlining in Sydney ITU 2012 News & Racing Aaron Royle update – Will remain isolated in a Spanish hospital Aaron Royle, cleared of tuberculosis, awaits clearance for exercise amid hospital recovery. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Skitterphoto / Pixabay How To Choosing the Correct Triathlon Saddle Finding a comfortable triathlon bike seat is no easy feat, but the rewards are great. The problem… What is the best tri bike seat? This is one of the most common questions I get asked in the workshop. It’s a difficult question to answer. The most important thing to know is that there is not [& By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing The Ultimate Triathlon Cycling Camp – Noosa 2013 Join Henk Vogels, Patrick Jonker and Ben Johnson as they ride with you through sunny Noosa and it's beautiful surrounds. The VOGELS.TS Noosa training camp for cyclists and triathletes includes organised and supervised rides captained by Henk Vogels, Patrick Jonker and Ben Johnson, resort/share By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Cairns Airport Adventure Festival Quicksilver Reef Swim Green Island Press Conference The Cairns Wildlife Dome & the Cairns Zoom © 2013 Barry Alsop Photographer Eyes Wide Open IMAGES Tim Berkel and Clayton Fettell Ironman Cairns wrap-up Tim Van Berkel put together a stella run to set a new course record of 2:44 into a serious headwind, Tim has copped his fair share of flack lately so I am bloody proud of his effort on the day despite losing 4mins to a penalty he very nearly got there. Clayton Fettell 5th, […] By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Aaron celebrates becoming the U23 World Champ “Credit: Triathlon.org | Delly Carr / ITU News & Racing Australian ITU triathlete Aaron Royle in Spanish Hospital Australia’s reigning under 23 ITU World Triathlon Champion Aaron Royle remains in a Spanish hospital today undergoing tests after doctors diagnosed a 12 millimetre cyst on his left lung. The 23-year-old from Wollongong was admitted to a hospital in Vitoria where his Australian team is based for the European By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
James Hodge taking his 2nd 70.3 title at a very young age. News & Racing Australian James Hodge goes big in Japan at the Ironman 70.3 21 year old Tasmanian James Hodge has added another title to his newly acquired professional triathlon resume. In a big weekend of long course triathlon around the world, Hodge, in just his second year as a professional, took on Ironman 70.3 Japan in Tokoname. The 2012 race saw Chris McCormack and T By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Boris Stein and Yvonne van Vlerken win Sparkasse Challenge Kraichgau 2013 Boris Stein (GER) and Yvonne van Vlerken (NED were today crowned the champions of Sparkasse Challenge Kraichgau presented by KraichgauEnergie with Stein also taking out the German National Half Distance Championship title. The day started with an hour's delay due to bad weather and wasn' By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Liz Blatchford wins her inaugural Ironman in Cairns, 2013 News & Racing Liz Blatchford wins Ironman Cairns on debut Australian based Liz Blatchford has won Ironman Cairns on debut after one of the great women’s battles to be seen in an Ironman. Four weeks ago Blatchford had made a decision that she was not well enough to race at Cairns. “After winning Busselton 70.3 I was very By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Luke McKenzie is ecstatic as he crosses the line News & Racing Luke McKenzie wins Ironman Cairns 2013 Luke Mckenzie has won his first Ironman on home soil after he put together a race that played to his strengths. McKenzie has earned five previous Ironman wins around the globe, but his last came three years ago, and today he stamped his class on a top-notch field including two-time Ironman World Cha By Karl Hayes • 7 min read
Sam Warriner was pumped about this win News & Racing Samantha Warriner wins Ironman 70.3 Cairns 2013 In the women's race it was a wire to wire win for Kiwi super mum Samantha Warriner, with a fast finishing Kiyomi Niwata from Japan in second and Australia's Ange Castle in third. This is my 5th race in five weeks and I'm glad I held in there for the win. I love racing in […] By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
