Yankees, and their fans, get first look at Astros since news of sign-stealing scandal broke
Just before 5 p.m. a guy dressed up in a trash can with a “Trashtros,” jersey walked up 161st Street toward Jerome Avenue. The small gathering of Yankees fans outside, waiting for the gates to the Stadium to open cheered and high-fived him. It was the beginning of what would likely be a long three…
Francisco Lindor snaps 0-for-26 slump with single in ninth inning vs. Cards
Francisco Lindor got the monkey off his back. The shortstop snapped his 0-for-26 slump at the plate with a two-out single to right field in the ninth inning of the Mets’ 4-1 win over the Cardinals on Thursday. Lindor’s teammates in the Mets dugout were noticeably happy for him as he took first base, raised…
Mudman race focus : 6 tips for a successful conquest
As the name suggests, expect to get very muddy and messy at the third and final event in Human Race’s popular off-road series. Advertisement Taking place in March on Army military training ground, the Mudman duathlon, “won’t trouble your PB collection but is guaranteed to give you an adrenalin-fuelled ride,” claim the organisers. 1 Nutrition…
5 of the latest sports science research stories
1) A meta-analysis of nine studies revealed that cold-water immersion is more effective at reducing muscle soreness than passive recovery (where you exercise at a low intensity to flush out exercise-induced toxins). The therapy is said to constrict blood vessels, helping to reduce swelling and tissue breakdown. Prof Aryane Machado and his team also concluded…
Routes announced for World Triathlon Leeds
The World Triathlon Series is coming to Leeds over the 11th-12th June, and the full route maps for both elites and age-groupers have been released today. Advertisement The much-anticipated event, which has replaced London as the UK stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series tour, will see the world’s finest triathletes and over 5,000 amateurs…
Reigning Ironman world champions conquer in Dubai
2015 ironman Champions Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf have won Ironman 70.3 Dubai, the first race of the Nasser Bin Hamad Triple Crown series. Advertisement Blustery conditions and ocean swells forced organisers to move the swim and shorten the course to 1,200 meters, with an additional 750 meters to run to transition. The 90-kilometer cycle…
New Icelandic race for Challenge Family
The half-distance triathlon will take place on 23 July in the stunning ‘Bay of Whales’ and the athletes will swim 1.9km in an untouched crystal clear glacial lake left by the glacial melt of the Ice Age 10,000 years ago. Advertisement The one loop 90km bike race with rolling hills and short climbs in the…
March issue of 220 Triathlon now on sale
The March issue of 220 Triathlon magazine went on sale today, featuring a guide to the world’s toughest triathlons and a feature with long-course legend Rachel Joyce. Advertisement Other highlights in this month’s issue include: Click Here: nrl jersey sale Gear focus: Tri suits We look at the latest tri suit tech Performance The latest sports-science research, a pyramid…
Second round of 220 Awards voting live now
2015 was the year we saw new races launch, iconic races celebrate milestone anniversaries and innovative products released. But which were best? Advertisement It’s time for you to vote in the second round of the 220 Triathlon Awards 2016. Simply pick from the shortlisted names in each category. How to vote Following round one which…
Strengthening calfs help runners maintain performance as they age
The study into changes in running biomechanics in runners aged 20 to 60 found stride length and running speed, two important markers of performance, decreased 15% over the 40 years. Advertisement However the studies found only ankle calf muscles had reduced function, while hip and knee muscles actually remained unchanged. This could suggest that strength or…