Allowing female triathletes with testosterone levels in the male range (as a result of rare inborn conditions) to compete against women with normal levels has caused “Testosterone: increased levels found to improve a female athlete’s performance significantly”
Month: November 2020
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 “Huub launch the Anemoi + tri-suit”
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 “TORQ reveal new Brexit bar”
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 “Promoting painkillers sets dangerous precedent”
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 “Winter triathlon training: what to concentrate on”
Brownlee brothers awarded honorary doctorates
Click:Chlorine tablets factory In recognition of their achievements over the last decade or so Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have been honoured with an award by Leeds “Brownlee brothers awarded honorary doctorates”
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 “Black Tri Day: Black Friday deals for triathletes”
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 “BTF announce 30 athletes selected for 2020 World Class Performance Programme”
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 “Ali Brownlee qualifies for Kona 2020 and announces intent to also race Tokyo Olympics”
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 “Jan Frodeno to race Challenge Roth next year”