Help for Heroes’ latest Arch to Arc weekend ‘not for fainthearted’

Help for Heroes recently ran their third training weekend for the upcoming Arch to Arc challenge, with around 30 wounded, injured and sick service person heading to Yorkshire for a weekend that was ‘by no means for the fainthearted’. Click Here: Atletico de Madrid soccer tracksuit Advertisement >>> Help for Heroes trains hopefuls for Arch …

Norway’s new Coastman event promises epic iron-distance racing

If iron-distance racing in Norway appeals, new event Coastman may be worth a look – the organisers describe it as an ‘epic’ triathlon along the coast of western Norway, near Bergen. Advertisement >>> Ironman: how many hours of training a week do you need? The Coastman will take place on 9 August in some of …

British women flock to Ironman 70.3 Pays d’Aix 2015

With Ironman 70.3 Pays d’Aix just over two weeks away, British athletes will make up an impressive third of the 18 female pros on the start line, including 2013 winner Susie Cheetham and 2014 Ironman Lanzarote winner Lucy Gossage. Advertisement >>> Lucy Gossage cruises to victory at Ironman Lanzarote The other four Brits are Alice …

Cannes International Triathlon: Surprise win for Italy’s Giulio Molinari

Pre-race hype for this year’s Cannes International Triathlon centred around the return to racing of Kona 2014 champ Sebastian Kienle (GER), but it was Italy’s Giulio Molinari who romped home first, while Britain’s Leanda Cave took gold in the women’s race. Advertisement The race is quickly building a reputation as one of the most beautiful …

More Challenge Roth 2015 spots up for grabs – get tweeting!

With Challenge Roth slots selling out in a matter of seconds each year, this will be welcome news for everyone dreaming of taking part in arguably the world’s best-spectated triathlon – the organisers have put 25 new race spots up for grabs. Advertisement >>> Bracht and Carfrae take Challenge Roth 2014 There are 10 slots …

WTS Cape Town: Vicky Holland claims spectacular victory

Vicky Holland had the race of her life in Cape Town today, claiming her first WTS title to continue her remarkable comeback from injury. Advertisement The race began in very chilly 11c waters, meaning the swim was reduced to one lap (750m). The cold waters had little effect on the pace and Katy Zaferes in …