The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced the appointment of Dave Scott, 6 x IRONMAN World Champion, and Karen Smyers, Olympic Distance World Champion and IRONMAN World Champion, as USA Team Captains for The Collins Cup.
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The Collins Cup is a first of its kind global competition in which teams of professional triathletes from the USA, Europe and the rest of the World (the “Internationals”) will compete to determine which region dominates the sport of triathlon.
Modelled after golf’s Ryder Cup, The Collins Cup will be a long-distance team competition among USA, Europe and the Internationals. Each team will consist of 12 professional triathletes, six men and six women. (Click here to see The Collins Cup – How It Works.)
Dave Scott commented, “It is an honour to be selected as one of the USA Team captains for the inaugural Collins Cup and Karen and I look forward to helping guide the USA Team. We’ll ensure our team is well prepared for the battle.”
As part of the USA Team, Scott and Smyers will be working with Brett Favre, former Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback. Smyers commented, “As triathlon is normally an individual sport, Dave and I thought it would be helpful to get some guidance on team dynamics and as a truly legendary leader in his sport, it will be a privilege to have Brett as a resource.”
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Over the next 12 months, Scott and Smyers will be looking to add additional support members to the USA Team as well as be in contact with the athletes and their coaches as the places on the USA Team begin to solidify.
Scott commented, “Look, it is very simple: The USA created this sport and the first Collins Cup will be in US waters and on US soil. We will make sure that the USA Team is fully prepared. We know that some people think that Europe may be the strongest team, but as many have learned in the past, you underestimate the power of the stars and stripes at your peril.”
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For more information, head to thecollinscup.com
It was the first official 113km Ironman race in the world and has established itself as one of the toughest middle-distance events on Planet Earth. But its organisers have today confirmed that June’s Ironman 70.3 UK in Exmoor will be the final running of the iconic event.
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After starting life in 2001 in North Wales as Half Ironman UK, Ironman UK 70.3 moved to its current home of Wimbleball Lake in the heart of Exmoor National Park in 2006. Since that day, the event has seen over 20,000 athletes tackle the challenging course famed for its chilly 1.9km lake swim, hilly 90km bike and rolling 21.1km mixed-terrain run route.
On the final event this summer, Kevin Stewart, Ironman EMEA Regional Director, added: “Ironman 70.3 UK Exmoor has been an integral part of the development of Ironman over the last decade. Athletes have loved its unique setting, but its remote location has brought about recent logistical challenges. We have, therefore, made the decision to make 2017 the last year to stage and celebrate this historic Ironman 70.3 UK event. We encourage and welcome everyone who wants to be part of its history to join us in Wimbleball on 25th June.”
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The UK’s other Ironman 70.3 races are Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire (18th June), the new Ironman 70.3 Edinburgh on 2nd July and Ironman 70.3 Weymouth on 17th September. There’s also Ironman 70.3 Dublin on 20th August.
220 PROMOTION!
We’ve teamed-up with the Ironman 70.3 UK Exmoor organisers to offer a ‘220 Promotion’ offering 20 places at the rate of £220.
Head to the race website here and use code 220IMUK703 to secure this short-lived offer.
This will be an age-group only event, as athletes compete for one of 35 qualifying slots to the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. In addition, there will also be the opportunity for tri clubs to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 EMEA Tri Club Championship.
The race weekend will commence on Saturday 25th June at 3pm with an Ironkids fun run for children aged 3-14 followed by a 5km Irongirl run. To find out more and register online, visit here.
IRONMAN 70.3 UK Winners
2016 Andy Greenleaf, Stephanie Knott
2015 Brennan Townshend, Natalie Seymour
2014 (last Pro race) Will Clarke, Eimear Mullan
2013 Ritchie Nicholls, Eimear Mullan
2012 Philip Graves, Eimear Mullan
2011 Mikel Elgezabal, Emma-Kate Lidbury
2010 Fraser Cartmell, Bella Bayliss
2009 Philip Graves, Catriona Morrison
2008 Fraser Cartmell, Bella Comerford
2007 Fraser Cartmell, Julie Dibens
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2006 Chris McCormack, Catriona Morrison
It was the first official 113km Ironman race in the world and has established itself as one of the toughest middle-distance events on Planet Earth. But its organisers have today confirmed that June’s Ironman 70.3 UK in Exmoor will be the final running of the iconic event.
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After starting life in 2001 in North Wales as Half Ironman UK, Ironman UK 70.3 moved to its current home of Wimbleball Lake in the heart of Exmoor National Park in 2006. Since that day, the event has seen over 20,000 athletes tackle the challenging course famed for its chilly 1.9km lake swim, hilly 90km bike and rolling 21.1km mixed-terrain run route.
On the final event this summer, Kevin Stewart, Ironman EMEA Regional Director, added: “Ironman 70.3 UK Exmoor has been an integral part of the development of Ironman over the last decade. Athletes have loved its unique setting, but its remote location has brought about recent logistical challenges. We have, therefore, made the decision to make 2017 the last year to stage and celebrate this historic Ironman 70.3 UK event. We encourage and welcome everyone who wants to be part of its history to join us in Wimbleball on 25th June.”
The UK’s other Ironman 70.3 races are Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire (18th June), the new Ironman 70.3 Edinburgh on 2nd July and Ironman 70.3 Weymouth on 17th September. There’s also Ironman 70.3 Dublin on 20th August.
220 PROMOTION!
We’ve teamed-up with the Ironman 70.3 UK Exmoor organisers to offer a ‘220 Promotion’ offering 20 places at the rate of £220.
Head to the race website here and use code 220IMUK703 to secure this short-lived offer.
This will be an age-group only event, as athletes compete for one of 35 qualifying slots to the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. In addition, there will also be the opportunity for tri clubs to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 EMEA Tri Club Championship.
The race weekend will commence on Saturday 25th June at 3pm with an Ironkids fun run for children aged 3-14 followed by a 5km Irongirl run. To find out more and register online, visit here.
IRONMAN 70.3 UK Winners
2016 Andy Greenleaf, Stephanie Knott
2015 Brennan Townshend, Natalie Seymour
2014 (last Pro race) Will Clarke, Eimear Mullan
2013 Ritchie Nicholls, Eimear Mullan
2012 Philip Graves, Eimear Mullan
2011 Mikel Elgezabal, Emma-Kate Lidbury
2010 Fraser Cartmell, Bella Bayliss
2009 Philip Graves, Catriona Morrison
2008 Fraser Cartmell, Bella Comerford
2007 Fraser Cartmell, Julie Dibens
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2006 Chris McCormack, Catriona Morrison
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Garmin have announced the release of another exciting multisport watch, the Forerunner 935.
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Included are new performance monitoring tools and ‘Elevate’ wrist-based heart rate technology. In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the Forerunner 935 includes new training features, allowing users to fine-tune exercise and recovery to be a better athlete. Easily paired with the new Running Dynamics Pod2, Forerunner 935 users will now be able to see all six running dynamics without the need for a chest strap. What’s more the watch only weighs a tiny 49 grams.
Triathlon watches: 10 of the best
10 of the best running watches
New training features – with technology provided by First beat – make it easier for Forerunner 935 users to monitor performance and better prepare for a race or training cycle. Training status automatically analyses previous exercise and fitness levels to provide insight into how the athlete’s body is responding – letting them know if they are training productively, peaking or overreaching. Training load gives users an overview of their weekly activity and helps them determine if they are training in the right zone and whether their sessions are too easy or hard. Additionally, the new training effect metric tracks and reviews the aerobic and anaerobic benefit of a training session, letting athletes know how their training is improving their ability to push the limits. With these training features available at their fingertips, athletes can make adjustments and improvements to their training to become better, faster and more efficient come race day.
A completely new feature on the 935 is the Running Dynamics Pod, that gives you even more run metrics
The new Running Dynamics Pod clips to the waistband, allowing athletes to see all six running dynamics – including cadence, ground contact time, stride length and more – on a compatible device3 without the need for a chest strap. The Forerunner 935 also features advanced dynamics to help with cycling and swim training. While on a bike (and when paired with Vector power meter), it will track dynamics including power zones, time seated and standing, platform center offset and power phase. In the water5, the Forerunner 935 will track distance, stroke, pace, personal records and more.
Athletes can easily transition between sports with the press of a button utilising the auto or manual multisport feature. Additional built-in activities include hiking, trail running, skiing, paddle sports, golf and more. The Forerunner 935 is also compatible with the full line of Variacycling awareness accessories and Vectorpedal-based power meter system. Users can also track body composition data – such as weight, BMI, body fat and more.
Available on the Forerunner 935, Strava Live Segments allow users to view real-time results on a run or ride, leaderboard rankings and how their current effort compares to their PR. A new TrainingPeaks app allows users to download free workouts directly to their watch, then view the workout in real time, complete with intensity targets and interval durations. Newer apps even include an Uber ETA function and accurate weather forecasting.
Andrew Silver, Garmin EMEA Product Manager, said: “As a top-of-the-line GPS smartwatch, the Forerunner 935 is super lightweight and comfortable to wear around the wrist, and provides users with insight into how their body is responding to fitness, as well as offers data for every activity. It allows users to automatically upload to Garmin Connect, and is customisable with free apps, data fields and more from the Connect IQ store.”
The Forerunner 935 features up to 24 hours of battery life in GPS mode, up to 60 hours in ‘UltraTrac’ battery saver mode without optical HR and up to two weeks in watch mode. It is available in black for £469.99. A tri-bundle option – which includes a black watch face with force yellow strap, HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, Quick Release Kit and additional strap in black – is available for £589.99.
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Look out for our upcoming issues, as 220 will be looking to test the watch very soon!
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Garmin have announced the release of another exciting multisport watch, the Forerunner 935.
Click Here: liverpool mens jersey
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Included are new performance monitoring tools and ‘Elevate’ wrist-based heart rate technology. In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the Forerunner 935 includes new training features, allowing users to fine-tune exercise and recovery to be a better athlete. Easily paired with the new Running Dynamics Pod2, Forerunner 935 users will now be able to see all six running dynamics without the need for a chest strap. What’s more the watch only weighs a tiny 49 grams.
Triathlon watches: 10 of the best
10 of the best running watches
New training features – with technology provided by First beat – make it easier for Forerunner 935 users to monitor performance and better prepare for a race or training cycle. Training status automatically analyses previous exercise and fitness levels to provide insight into how the athlete’s body is responding – letting them know if they are training productively, peaking or overreaching. Training load gives users an overview of their weekly activity and helps them determine if they are training in the right zone and whether their sessions are too easy or hard. Additionally, the new training effect metric tracks and reviews the aerobic and anaerobic benefit of a training session, letting athletes know how their training is improving their ability to push the limits. With these training features available at their fingertips, athletes can make adjustments and improvements to their training to become better, faster and more efficient come race day.
A completely new feature on the 935 is the Running Dynamics Pod, that gives you even more run metrics
The new Running Dynamics Pod clips to the waistband, allowing athletes to see all six running dynamics – including cadence, ground contact time, stride length and more – on a compatible device3 without the need for a chest strap. The Forerunner 935 also features advanced dynamics to help with cycling and swim training. While on a bike (and when paired with Vector power meter), it will track dynamics including power zones, time seated and standing, platform center offset and power phase. In the water5, the Forerunner 935 will track distance, stroke, pace, personal records and more.
Athletes can easily transition between sports with the press of a button utilising the auto or manual multisport feature. Additional built-in activities include hiking, trail running, skiing, paddle sports, golf and more. The Forerunner 935 is also compatible with the full line of Variacycling awareness accessories and Vectorpedal-based power meter system. Users can also track body composition data – such as weight, BMI, body fat and more.
Available on the Forerunner 935, Strava Live Segments allow users to view real-time results on a run or ride, leaderboard rankings and how their current effort compares to their PR. A new TrainingPeaks app allows users to download free workouts directly to their watch, then view the workout in real time, complete with intensity targets and interval durations. Newer apps even include an Uber ETA function and accurate weather forecasting.
Andrew Silver, Garmin EMEA Product Manager, said: “As a top-of-the-line GPS smartwatch, the Forerunner 935 is super lightweight and comfortable to wear around the wrist, and provides users with insight into how their body is responding to fitness, as well as offers data for every activity. It allows users to automatically upload to Garmin Connect, and is customisable with free apps, data fields and more from the Connect IQ store.”
The Forerunner 935 features up to 24 hours of battery life in GPS mode, up to 60 hours in ‘UltraTrac’ battery saver mode without optical HR and up to two weeks in watch mode. It is available in black for £469.99. A tri-bundle option – which includes a black watch face with force yellow strap, HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, Quick Release Kit and additional strap in black – is available for £589.99.
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Look out for our upcoming issues, as 220 will be looking to test the watch very soon!
Find our training advice and gear reviews online useful? Then take a look at the refreshed 220 Triathlon magazine, which features even bigger performance and gear sections. Available in print or as a digital edition, it is dedicated towards helping you reach your goals, whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned Ironman.
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The first new-look issue (number 337) is is packed with more content than ever before, including a special feature on open-water swimming written by some of GB’s best athletes, as well as a guide to avoiding injury and bigger bike test and race coverage features. The new training section has swim, bike and run sessions as well as an eight-week ‘couch to super sprint’ training plan targeted at beginners. The issue also welcomes tri legend six-time Ironman champ Dave Scott as lead coaching expert.
In the gear section more pages have also been added to meet demand. All products are independently reviewed by the magazine’s expert team and this issue includes tri-suits, open-water goggles and clipless pedals, as well as a guide to converting your road bike into a triathlon race machine.
Helen Webster, Editor of 220 Triathlon, said: “We’ve been helping triathletes smash their goals for 28 years – and much like our readers, we’re all about performance. We wanted to make sure we continued to give triathletes the very best advice in the sport and that they would find everything they needed each issue to help them perform at their very best.”
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Find our training advice and gear reviews online useful? Then take a look at the refreshed 220 Triathlon magazine, which features even bigger performance and gear sections. Available in print or as a digital edition, it is dedicated towards helping you reach your goals, whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned Ironman.
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The first new-look issue (number 337) is is packed with more content than ever before, including a special feature on open-water swimming written by some of GB’s best athletes, as well as a guide to avoiding injury and bigger bike test and race coverage features. The new training section has swim, bike and run sessions as well as an eight-week ‘couch to super sprint’ training plan targeted at beginners. The issue also welcomes tri legend six-time Ironman champ Dave Scott as lead coaching expert.
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In the gear section more pages have also been added to meet demand. All products are independently reviewed by the magazine’s expert team and this issue includes tri-suits, open-water goggles and clipless pedals, as well as a guide to converting your road bike into a triathlon race machine.
Helen Webster, Editor of 220 Triathlon, said: “We’ve been helping triathletes smash their goals for 28 years – and much like our readers, we’re all about performance. We wanted to make sure we continued to give triathletes the very best advice in the sport and that they would find everything they needed each issue to help them perform at their very best.”
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The redesigned 220 Triathlon is on sale now and costs £4.99. You can also subscribe here
The President’s campaign to ‘Make Kona Great Again’ has been met with derision from the political sphere, with insiders puzzled as to how the POTUS will cope with the demands of training for a 2.4 mile sea swim, 112 mile cycle and 26.2 mile marathon run with no previous experience of racing endurance events, while simultaneously governing the United States.
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Morgan Biers, supposedly a close personal friend of Mr. Trump, commented: “They say that transition is triathlon’s fourth discipline… but for my pal Donald being in charge of the world’s largest economic superpower surely has to count as a fifth. If anyone can do it though, *blushes*… the President can!”
As entry to the World Championships is by qualification only, it is currently unclear how the President managed to secure his entry. Rumours that Mr. Trump actually travelled to one of Ironman’s new 70.3 races in China to qualify were dismissed as “fake news” by the President himself, via a caps-locked Twitter post.
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According to an insider President Trump is confident of clinching another surprise victory in the 70-74 age category on the Big Island, although he has secretly expressed concerns about hitting the wall.
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Triathlonologist Timmy Tri said: “Pulling off one of the biggest shocks in modern political history counts for nothing when you’re 18 miles into a sweltering hot marathon at one of the world’s toughest endurance events. The President needs to ensure he stays on top of his nutrition and hydration, keeping a nice steady pace throughout… if he does hit that wall he’s definitely going to be paying for it.”
The President’s campaign to ‘Make Kona Great Again’ has been met with derision from the political sphere, with insiders puzzled as to how the POTUS will cope with the demands of training for a 2.4 mile sea swim, 112 mile cycle and 26.2 mile marathon run with no previous experience of racing endurance events, while simultaneously governing the United States.
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Morgan Biers, supposedly a close personal friend of Mr. Trump, commented: “They say that transition is triathlon’s fourth discipline… but for my pal Donald being in charge of the world’s largest economic superpower surely has to count as a fifth. If anyone can do it though, *blushes*… the President can!”
As entry to the World Championships is by qualification only, it is currently unclear how the President managed to secure his entry. Rumours that Mr. Trump actually travelled to one of Ironman’s new 70.3 races in China to qualify were dismissed as “fake news” by the President himself, via a caps-locked Twitter post.
According to an insider President Trump is confident of clinching another surprise victory in the 70-74 age category on the Big Island, although he has secretly expressed concerns about hitting the wall.
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Triathlonologist Timmy Tri said: “Pulling off one of the biggest shocks in modern political history counts for nothing when you’re 18 miles into a sweltering hot marathon at one of the world’s toughest endurance events. The President needs to ensure he stays on top of his nutrition and hydration, keeping a nice steady pace throughout… if he does hit that wall he’s definitely going to be paying for it.”
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Double Olympic and two-time ITU Triathlon World Series champion, Alistair Brownlee, is to make his long-awaited middle-distance triathlon debut at this year’s Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria. Taking place on 22 April 2017 the 70.3-mile race will provide Alistair’s first opportunity since claiming double Olympic glory to compete in a middle-distance triathlon
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The announcement that the current Olympic triathlon champion will join the line-up comes after the Yorkshireman first hinted at the end of last year that he will gear his training towards other goals outside of the Olympics.
“We are thrilled that Alistair Brownlee has decided to choose a Challenge Family race to debut his long-distance triathlon career,” said Zibi Szlufcik, Challenge Family CEO. “Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria is a testing and diverse course with steep mountains that climb above a rugged coastline.The bike course in particular is unique, varied and technical, which will suit Alistair.”
Alistair said: “I’m delighted to be racing my first middle distance triathlon race at Gloria Challenge Gran Canaria on 22 April. I’ve made no secret that I am going to spend the next couple of years racing some different distances and I’m really looking forward to the process of preparing for some longer distance races and of course, competing at them. I can’t think of a better place for my first one.”
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The celebrated Olympian’s participation will provide excitement both for fellow competitors and spectators lining the course. The 28-year-old, who last year famously became the first ever triathlete to retain an Olympic title, will use Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria as his first foray into long-distance triathlon racing and will compete in other long-distance triathlon events.
Race director of Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria, Jordi González, said: “Last year was a dream come true for me when, after 25 years of being involved in the sport, I was asked to organise the international triathlon event with Challenge Family in Gran Canaria, where I was born. Now with Alistair Brownlee among those who are confirmed to race this year’s Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria, the dream has evolved and it’s an honour to welcome the legendary triathlete to Mogán.”
At a distance of more than double that of an Olympic triathlon, Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria is the first Challenge race in the European season. Exceptionally beautiful with dramatic terrain, bathed in a subtropical climate, Mogán in Gran Canaria should provide great conditions for Alistair’s first major middle-distance triathlon.
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For more information on the race, the course, the full start list, and what to look out for during the event, please visit: www.challengegrancanaria.com
Alistair Brownlee’s key triathlon training sessions