As dawn broke at the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, news travelled around the crowds and competitors that Chrissie Wellington had withdrawn from the race. Our first reaction was disbelief, followed by sadness for the super
.Q. What are your race plans in 2011?A. This will be my last race of 2010. I'll have a short break after the race then start training for races next year. I'm hoping to run the World Championships next year and qualify for the Olympics. I've already
that the only way is up.Stronger For LongerHill running offers a great total-body workout that will protect against stresses and strains. "I pick up fewer injuries when I train on hills," says Angela Mudge, Buff Skyrunner World Champion in 2006 and 2007. "The
It was 1987. Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up was at number one, the world’s stock markets were on their way into a tailspin and 26-year old Mark Kleanthous was racing at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.Fast-forward 23 years – many
for a summer of racing. Knowing he’s capable of running faster helps him maintain focus. Last year he was disappointed to come fifth in the 1,500m in the World Outdoor Championships in San Sebastian in Spain. "It would have been nice to come higher
heat with the humidity in the UK."Tim Don, 2006 ITU World Champion"At the 2005 World Championships in Japan I collapsed on the run through heat exhaustion. The lake was about 30°C, which I didn't take into consideration. Also, the bike was harder than I