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Darren Smith Dsquad European Age Group Triathlon Camp Report
Tri Dynamic has sent in their camp report from the Darren Smith European Dsquad Age Group Tri Camp in Morzine. This was the first ever tri camp for age group athletes in Europe with Elite Coach Darren Smith following on from their first Age Group tri camp collaboration in Canberra back in January. T
New Shimano ULTEGRA 6800 ‘TRUE SPIRIT OF THE SPORT’
Shimano Ultegra 6800, featuring Dura Ace technology, offers serious road cyclists high-end, race-proven performance, ergonomic design, and enhanced control with an expanded 11-speed gearing range.
Coeliac Disease: The simple (but important) facts to help your training and racing
You’ve been diagnosed with coeliac disease, now what, and how will this affect your training and racing? Firstly, let’s differentiate between coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. Both scenarios’ warrant following a gluten free diet, although someone with coeliac disease does this not by choice, b
Age group Triathlete Laura Siddall second overall at the recent Ironman 70.3 Honolulu
You could be forgiven for confusing the name Laura Siddall as a professional on the female long course circuit after finishing second overall at the recent Honolulu 70.3 to seasoned professional Belinda Granger. In reality Laura is an age grouper juggling a demanding career as a qualified chartered
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
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 wRaelert 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 aAussies 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.
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 BusseltonIronman 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
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 every athlete’s training routine. The Elevation Training Mask simulates the effects of high altitude training, enabling conditioning and increased lung capacity by creating pulmonary resistance while strengthening the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. This