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Virgin Active London Triathlon opens ballot
By on 07/01/2013 09:14:00
Ballot entry opened today (Monday 7 January) for the Virgin Active London Triathlon 2013, this year being held 27 - 28 July at London Docklands.Billed as the world’s largest triathlon, distances range from Super Sprint (400m swim, 10k bike, 2.5K run
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Take it away
By on 08/02/2013 12:53:48
Your best meal is probably the one you cook yourself, but sometimes you have to make do with takeaways, which can be something of a nutritional minefield. We asked Dr Kevin Currell, Performance Nutritionist for British Triathlon, for advice on 10 high-street takeaway options, from the not bad to the perfectly awful.
CHINESE“There has been a lot of negative publicity about the use of the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) in Chinese food and there are now fewer places using it as an ingredient,” says Currell. However, it’s worth asking if it is used when you’re ordering. Try to avoid it...
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Triathlete saves his Lucky reward
By Annie Rice on 02/01/2013 12:02:51
persuading Ollie Watts, the English owner of his Triathlon training camp, Kinetic PB, it was agreed that Lucky would remain at the camp as the official mascot.Things are looking up for the fortunate little pig who fits right into camp life. “Lucky is already
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Gear Pick: BioEars and ClearEars
By Annie Rice on 17/12/2012 15:50:38
BioEars and ClearEarsAnnie says: Waterlogged ears are a common but frustrating hazard facing triathletes. They can be enough to distract focus and frankly drive you a bit crazy. Cirrus Healthcare have launched two new products to help with such ear-related issues.BioEars are the ...
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Triathlete's World Christmas Gift Guide 2012
By on 22/11/2012 11:31:31
If you're scratching your head over what to buy the triathlete in your life - or looking for a wish list to give family and friends - then we're here to help with our edit of the year's latest cycling, swimming and running gifts.Image credit: Tooga/ Getty Images
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TW interviews: Helen Jenkins
By on 07/02/2013 17:27:15
Q) What tips would you offer to runners wanting to move into triathlons?A) It’s good to link up with a triathlon club if you’re starting from nowhere, then you’ve got a few swim and bike sessions to go to and you'll get used to training with people
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Gear Pick: Under Armour Cold Gear Compression Mock Top
By Lucy Trevallion on 07/01/2013 13:02:48
Under Armour Cold Gear Compression Mock TopPrice: £40As soon as you put the Compression Mock top on it perfectly shapes to the contours of your body, keeping a tight (but not uncomfortably tight) fit, even after a few washes. The fabric is smooth and soft, with a brushback knit t...
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January competition winners
By on 06/02/2013 16:50:53
Find out whether you’ve nabbed any of the great prizes up for grabs from triathletesworld.co.uk last month
competition were:Dawn ThompsonJohn KellyMark RichardsThe winners of tickets to The Manchester Bike and Triathlon Show competition were:Tom HowardStuart PrestonSteve GriggsRob GilbertDavid PearsAdam WoodwardSteve DickinsonMike GrimshawJason Roberts
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Five Valentine's races
By on 05/02/2013 11:36:18
Our pick of five Valentine's races taken from our race listings
taken from our events listings:The Valentine 10KWhen: Sunday, 10 February 2013Where: Norwich, NorfolkWhy: "An excellent race with a challenging incline half way," says an RW reader. Featuring hills, plus tea and cake on the finish line, what
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Stretch yourself
By on 06/02/2013 11:56:55
If you want to go faster on the bike you need to be flexible. Follow this five-minute post-ride routine to increase your mobility.
Reclining Pigeon PoseSTRETCHES: Hips and lower backBENEFIT: Eases hip and knee pain by opening hips and stretching the IT (iliotibial) bandDO IT: Lie on your back. Cross your right ankle over your left thigh. Extend your right arm through your legs and your left arm around the ou...
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