Some races are not about times or PBs. Ironman 70.3 Goa was one of thoseraces for me. More than five years ago, my first attempt at this distance ended in theheart failure ICU, not at a finish line. Coming...
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A nice end-of-year-race to close out the first half of the triathlon season and first time to race in Qatar. I have had some health and fitness issues this year, arthritis in my knees, and in June I was...
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We were asked this week: "How should I fuel for the elite swim at OceanMan?" It’s a great question - and one that many endurance swimmers underestimate. At OceanMan, athletes will complete 6 laps of 1.25 km, exiting the...
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We were very fortunate to catch up with Julie Derron, winner of Dubai T100 last weekend and get a few insights into the world of a professional triathlete. Julie is coached by Brett Sutton, one of the leading triathlon...
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Every second counts on race day. Whether you're chasing a personal best, a podium spot, or simply a smoother, more enjoyable T100, small improvements - known as "marginal gains" - can add up to meaningful results. Here’s how to...
Read moreUse this planner to calculate and organise your fueling strategy for the T100. Practise this plan in your longbricks and race simulations. Adjust based on heat, tolerance and training feedback.
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Having completed my first Ironman 70.3 in Mossel Bay, South Africa, last year, I was eager to sign up for another - partly driven by a growing passion for the sport, and partly by the need to justify the...
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When it comes to selecting the best wetsuit for swimming one can easily be overwhelmed with all the options out there. Blueseventy alone has 8 gender specific models (of which Sported stocks 4). Add in different brands and styles...
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Athletes often ask us what's the difference between a full and a sleeveless wetsuit? Easy: full suits are faster and warmer. In the past, full suits were often only used for very cold swims, as they had a reputation for reducing...
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Attracting more than 2000 runners the atmosphere at the Mai Dubai City Half Marathon was lively and it was great to see so many athletes of all abilities participating. There was plenty of parking just a short walk to...
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Dubai Parks & Resorts played host to the first Giant Duathlon of the season and, in my opinion, was an excellent venue for this race. Held early in the morning before the park officially opened for the day it...
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