The May 2015 issue of 220 Triathlon has hit the newsstands, featuring exclusive advice from Ironman 70.3 World Champion Javier Gomez on stepping up to middle-distance racing, our big tri-suits grouptest, tips on preparing for your first race, and lots more.
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>>> Javier Gomez wins Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Mont-Tremblant
Other highlights include:
How to return strong from injury: Spencer Smith on coming back to tri
Build peak fitness for race season with Joe Beer’s race-tailored workouts for sprint, Olympic and mid/long
£2.5k tri bike test: Merida Warp Tri 5000 and Specialized Shiv Elite go head to head
More than a race: How did Kona become the race that launched Ironman?
Gear focus: Aero helmets – what are they and do you need one?
PLUS win Outlaw entry and Blueseventy gear worth £1k
Find 220 Triathlon on sale at newsagents across the UK, and the digital edition can be picked up via the iTunes store, Google Play and Zinio.
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Bonus digital content this month includes: Watch Javier Gomez show you how it’s done, with video highlights of his 70.3 Worlds win in Canada; Joe Beer talks you through how to build peak fitness in three exclusive coaching videos; and find out more about this month’s £3.5k tri-bikes on test
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The May 2015 issue of 220 Triathlon has hit the newsstands, featuring exclusive advice from Ironman 70.3 World Champion Javier Gomez on stepping up to middle-distance racing, our big tri-suits grouptest, tips on preparing for your first race, and lots more.
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>>> Javier Gomez wins Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Mont-Tremblant
Other highlights include:
How to return strong from injury: Spencer Smith on coming back to tri
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Build peak fitness for race season with Joe Beer’s race-tailored workouts for sprint, Olympic and mid/long
£2.5k tri bike test: Merida Warp Tri 5000 and Specialized Shiv Elite go head to head
More than a race: How did Kona become the race that launched Ironman?
Gear focus: Aero helmets – what are they and do you need one?
PLUS win Outlaw entry and Blueseventy gear worth £1k
Find 220 Triathlon on sale at newsagents across the UK, and the digital edition can be picked up via the iTunes store, Google Play and Zinio.
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Bonus digital content this month includes: Watch Javier Gomez show you how it’s done, with video highlights of his 70.3 Worlds win in Canada; Joe Beer talks you through how to build peak fitness in three exclusive coaching videos; and find out more about this month’s £3.5k tri-bikes on test
Cardiff’s first ever triathlon look set to sell out soon with over 1,000 competitors already signed up.
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The event, taking place on 28 June, will include both a sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) and an Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) race making it an option for triathletes of all abilities.
>>> Cardiff Triathlon 2015 routes revealed
Talking about the progress of the event, director of Always Aim High Events, Tim Lloyd said: “The Cardiff Triathlon is a brand new race and we are ecstatic with the response it has received.
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“The entries have been flooding in so much so that we expect the event to be sold out well in advance of race day.”
Both races start at the iconic Cardiff Bay and will finish with a run out to Cardiff Bay Barrage while the transition zone and event village will be based in front of the Wales Millennium Centre.
The organisers have also made sure there is plenty on offer for spectators with live music, a wide range of activities and kids entertainment all taking place at the event village.
For more information or to enter the event head to www.cardiff-tri.com.
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Are you going to be competing at the Cardiff triathlon in June? Let us know how your preparation is going in the comments below!
Cardiff’s first ever triathlon look set to sell out soon with over 1,000 competitors already signed up.
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The event, taking place on 28 June, will include both a sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) and an Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) race making it an option for triathletes of all abilities.
>>> Cardiff Triathlon 2015 routes revealed
Talking about the progress of the event, director of Always Aim High Events, Tim Lloyd said: “The Cardiff Triathlon is a brand new race and we are ecstatic with the response it has received.
“The entries have been flooding in so much so that we expect the event to be sold out well in advance of race day.”
Both races start at the iconic Cardiff Bay and will finish with a run out to Cardiff Bay Barrage while the transition zone and event village will be based in front of the Wales Millennium Centre.
The organisers have also made sure there is plenty on offer for spectators with live music, a wide range of activities and kids entertainment all taking place at the event village.
For more information or to enter the event head to www.cardiff-tri.com.
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Are you going to be competing at the Cardiff triathlon in June? Let us know how your preparation is going in the comments below!
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Blenheim Palace Triathlon have teamed up with Endomondo to offer all entrants the opportunity to join a triathlon challenge which is to be hosted on the fitness app.
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The challenge has been created to help prepare participants for their journey to the finish line by tackling their fitness goals.
>>> Best triathlon training apps
It also represents an opportunity for participants to win prizes from the official footwear partner, Sketchers, while training. Every active minute that is logged into the app will act as an entry into a prize draw meaning the more they train, the more likely they are to win something.
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All Blenheim Palace Tri entrants will receive free annual premium membership to the Endomondo app via a unique reference number in their confirmation email. Participants can redeem their free premium membership by visiting www.endomondo.com/premium.
The event offers triathletes the opportunity to take part in a variety of distances including super sprint (400m swim, 13.2km bike, 3.1km run) and sprint (750m swim, 19.8km bike, 5.7km run).
There are also 20 weekend warrior spots which challenge entrants to complete as many super sprint or sprint distances as possible across the weekend.
General entry places for the event are sold out but athletes still wanting to compete can do so by taking a charity pledge place with blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
For more information, the latest news or to take a charity pledge place at the race head to www.theblenheimtriathlon.com.
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Will you be racing at Blenheim Palace in June? Let us know in the comments below!
Blenheim Palace Triathlon have teamed up with Endomondo to offer all entrants the opportunity to join a triathlon challenge which is to be hosted on the fitness app.
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The challenge has been created to help prepare participants for their journey to the finish line by tackling their fitness goals.
>>> Best triathlon training apps
It also represents an opportunity for participants to win prizes from the official footwear partner, Sketchers, while training. Every active minute that is logged into the app will act as an entry into a prize draw meaning the more they train, the more likely they are to win something.
All Blenheim Palace Tri entrants will receive free annual premium membership to the Endomondo app via a unique reference number in their confirmation email. Participants can redeem their free premium membership by visiting www.endomondo.com/premium.
The event offers triathletes the opportunity to take part in a variety of distances including super sprint (400m swim, 13.2km bike, 3.1km run) and sprint (750m swim, 19.8km bike, 5.7km run).
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There are also 20 weekend warrior spots which challenge entrants to complete as many super sprint or sprint distances as possible across the weekend.
General entry places for the event are sold out but athletes still wanting to compete can do so by taking a charity pledge place with blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
For more information, the latest news or to take a charity pledge place at the race head to www.theblenheimtriathlon.com.
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Will you be racing at Blenheim Palace in June? Let us know in the comments below!
Did USA triathlete Katie Zaferes get an illegal tow behind lapped compatriot Kirsten Kasper at WTS Auckland last weekend? 220 readers have been asking this question after watching the live coverage and seeing Israel’s Amitai Yonah being disqualified for doing the same thing in the men’s race a few hours later.
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As one 220 reader pointed out, this could potentially mean that third-placed Andrea Hewitt deserved silver instead – despite serving a 15sec penalty for littering on the bike with an energy gel wrapper.
Zaferes crossed the line behind winner Gwen Jorgensen in 2:10:41, with Hewitt taking bronze just 16secs later. Kasper finished last (38th) in 2:20:32.
We asked the ITU for their views on the issue, and were told by a spokesperson: “There was one moto [official] on the course and he simply didn’t see this. Several National Federations did raise concerns though and they spoke to the US federation after the race.
“Katie understood her mistake and took responsibility for it. However with Andrea’s 15 second penalty they didn’t believe this issue took silver away from her.”
>>> Jonny Brownlee takes outstanding win at WTS Auckland
We also asked BBC Sport commentator Steve Trew for his opinion, after he watched Amitai disqualified for slotting in behind winner Jonny Brownlee (GBR) after being lapped. Germany’s Franz Loeschke was also warned by race officials after apparently doing the same thing once Jonny had lapped him.
“Yohan was stopped by a marshall, Loeschke wasn’t,” Trew told us. “Neither were helping Jonny in any way at all; my comment was that it was outside fairplay and morality of the sport. I guess that begs the question, why Yohan and not Loeshke?
“Perhaps because Yohan was seen to do it in and through the end of lap where he would have been seen by a lot of spectators, while Loeshke was hanging on during rather than at the end of a lap.”
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Did USA triathlete Katie Zaferes get an illegal tow behind lapped compatriot Kirsten Kasper at WTS Auckland last weekend? 220 readers have been asking this question after watching the live coverage and seeing Israel’s Amitai Yonah being disqualified for doing the same thing in the men’s race a few hours later.
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As one 220 reader pointed out, this could potentially mean that third-placed Andrea Hewitt deserved silver instead – despite serving a 15sec penalty for littering on the bike with an energy gel wrapper.
Zaferes crossed the line behind winner Gwen Jorgensen in 2:10:41, with Hewitt taking bronze just 16secs later. Kasper finished last (38th) in 2:20:32.
We asked the ITU for their views on the issue, and were told by a spokesperson: “There was one moto [official] on the course and he simply didn’t see this. Several National Federations did raise concerns though and they spoke to the US federation after the race.
“Katie understood her mistake and took responsibility for it. However with Andrea’s 15 second penalty they didn’t believe this issue took silver away from her.”
>>> Jonny Brownlee takes outstanding win at WTS Auckland
We also asked BBC Sport commentator Steve Trew for his opinion, after he watched Amitai disqualified for slotting in behind winner Jonny Brownlee (GBR) after being lapped. Germany’s Franz Loeschke was also warned by race officials after apparently doing the same thing once Jonny had lapped him.
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“Yohan was stopped by a marshall, Loeschke wasn’t,” Trew told us. “Neither were helping Jonny in any way at all; my comment was that it was outside fairplay and morality of the sport. I guess that begs the question, why Yohan and not Loeshke?
“Perhaps because Yohan was seen to do it in and through the end of lap where he would have been seen by a lot of spectators, while Loeshke was hanging on during rather than at the end of a lap.”
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What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
Zone3 are taking their kit on the road for their 2015 demo tour and have just released the dates of each event which take place between April and September.
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The triathlon brand will be visiting a series of open-water swim venues across the UK where athletes will be able to try on and test out their latest kit.
>>> What to look for in a tri wetsuit
Speaking of the demo tour, owner James Lock said: “It’s important that swimmers know that the fit and feeling in the water is a much more important factor than any ‘tech’ gimmicks, athlete endorsements, branding or colours when choosing a wetsuit.
“We hope that these demo sessions will help give each swimmer some detailed advice on the styles of wetsuit available and how to make sure they get the best fit so they can feel confident ahead of the race season.”
Zone3 caters for all levels of athlete from the established veteran to the complete beginner. As such, the demo is designed to offer first time triathletes the opportunity to pose questions about all aspects of open-water swimming such as sizing, fit and feel.
Various dates will be added to the tour throughout the season and there will be opportunities to win Zone3 products and get freebies at each session.
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To see a list of dates and to find out which is your closest event visit www.racezone3.com/demotour. You can also suggest an extra venue for the tour or book a wetsuit test session by emailing [email protected].
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Be sure to head to our gear pages for plenty of wetsuit reviews and news.
Zone3 are taking their kit on the road for their 2015 demo tour and have just released the dates of each event which take place between April and September.
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The triathlon brand will be visiting a series of open-water swim venues across the UK where athletes will be able to try on and test out their latest kit.
>>> What to look for in a tri wetsuit
Speaking of the demo tour, owner James Lock said: “It’s important that swimmers know that the fit and feeling in the water is a much more important factor than any ‘tech’ gimmicks, athlete endorsements, branding or colours when choosing a wetsuit.
“We hope that these demo sessions will help give each swimmer some detailed advice on the styles of wetsuit available and how to make sure they get the best fit so they can feel confident ahead of the race season.”
Zone3 caters for all levels of athlete from the established veteran to the complete beginner. As such, the demo is designed to offer first time triathletes the opportunity to pose questions about all aspects of open-water swimming such as sizing, fit and feel.
Various dates will be added to the tour throughout the season and there will be opportunities to win Zone3 products and get freebies at each session.
To see a list of dates and to find out which is your closest event visit www.racezone3.com/demotour. You can also suggest an extra venue for the tour or book a wetsuit test session by emailing [email protected].
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Be sure to head to our gear pages for plenty of wetsuit reviews and news.
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