Huub launch the Anemoi + tri-suit
Not content with hogging our TV screens in September in Channel 4’s Sink or Swim, Huub kept the exposure coming this week with the launch of two key new products at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. Advertisement The Agilis swimskin was used by Alistair Brownlee for his maiden 3.8km Kona swim leg, while the Anemoi…
TORQ reveal new Brexit bar
TORQ says: “The new TORQ Brexit Bar contains 52% crispy leaves and 48% succulent remainsins. Formulated by TORQ’s Performance Nutrition team to give the UK population the energy they need to cope with the stresses and strains of the Brexit process. These bars can be purchased by our European friends too, as long as we…
Promoting painkillers sets dangerous precedent
The idea of popping a few painkillers before an Ironman is becoming commonplace. One study showed that as many as 60% of triathletes were taking medication such as Ibuprofen before or during races, and Ironman recently announced Aleve – “the pain relief brand trusted by millions” – as a new sponsor for its 2019 world…
Winter triathlon training: what to concentrate on
Top tri coach Andy Bullock shares his top tips for off-season training, and says now’s the time to maximise recovery. Advertisement 220: Can you share your top advice for the off-season? Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Andy: Maximise recovery. Very little in nature flourishes all year round and this is certainly true for athletes. Take…
Brownlee brothers awarded honorary doctorates
In recognition of their achievements over the last decade or so Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have been honoured with an award by Leeds Beckett University. Since 1982, the university has each year recognised individuals who have excelled in their chosen field or made a significant contribution to public life with an honorary award. Advertisement Peter Mackreth,…
Black Tri Day: Black Friday deals for triathletes
On 29 November triathlon retailers all over the country will be slashing their prices and offering deals on all tri-related kit, and we will be collecting the best of the best here. Advertisement Sign up to 220’s twice weekly email newsletter. A US shopping phenomenon that made its way across the pond a few…
BTF announce 30 athletes selected for 2020 World Class Performance Programme
Rio 2016 Olympic medallists Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee and Vicky Holland remain on the podium programme and are joined by world medallists Jess Learmonth and Georgia Taylor-Brown. Advertisement The Paratriathlon World Class Programme remains unchanged at the podium level but World Champion Hannah Moore (PTS4) and Michael Taylor (PTS4) have been included at podium potential…
Ali Brownlee qualifies for Kona 2020 and announces intent to also race Tokyo Olympics
For a period Alistair was on Tim Don’s Ironman world record pace, but with discretion being the better part of valour, he cooled his jets and concentrated on getting safely across the line and grabbing his Kona qualification. Alistair set a new time of 7:45:20, lowering the old mark by more than six minutes. Advertisement “I…
Jan Frodeno to race Challenge Roth next year
After his triumphant third victory at Ironman Hawaii in October, triathlon legend Jan Frodeno has announced he will return to Challenge Roth on 5 July 2020. Advertisement Jan Frodeno last raced Roth in 2016, when he not only convincingly won the race, but also set a new Iron-distance world record time of 7:35:39 which remains…
Does Tokyo’s heat make conditions too tough for triathlon?
Sergio Parisse had a point. The forward’s final bow in an Italian rugby jersey had been cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis in Japan, with the contingency simply being that the World Cup group game with New Zealand on October 12th 2019 was called off and the points shared. Advertisement Italy needed victory to progress and…