Interbike 2014 day 1 highlights
We spot the new PRSix from tri pioneers Quintana Roo, a handmade TT bike from Italy’s Sarto, a potty-mouthed t-shirt and lots more
Jamie Beach
15min recipe: Cannellini bean salad with seared tuna
Quick to prepare and great for staving off illness…
Train with Chrissie Pt 1: Rehab Exercises
As the winner of our exclusive competition to win 12-months’ mentorship with Chrissie Wellington, Katy Campbell’s journey started with physio assessments and run-gait analysis…
Review: Inov-8 Tri-X-Treme 225 women’s run shoes
Some nice features, but pricey and only for those who want a natural feel
Review: Multipower Nature’s Power energy bar
High sugar, but a decent tasting bar for pre- and during exercise
Gordon Ramsay pulls out of Kona 2014 due to injury
TV chef said to be “extremely frustrated” after severe tear of his Achilles forces him out of next month’s Ironman World Championship in Hawaii
Review: Arena Nimesis Polarized swim goggles
Good anti-glare qualities and a comfortable fit, but came up very wide for our tester
Found – your perfect aero position on the bike
New research examines the sweet spot between low drag and efficient power output
Updated: Pro start lists for Ironman Wales 2014 confirmed
British middle distance champ Fraser Cartmell tops men’s line-up that also includes Outlaw Half winner Paul Hawkins
K-Edge Mounts
Collaboration with two-time Kona winner Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack brings new set of blue bike computer mounts for Garmin, SRM and GoPro
Javier Gomez wins Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Mont Tremblant
Spanish athlete holds off Jan Frodeno to cross the line in 3:41:30, while Britain’s Tim Don puts together a solid race to take bronze
Master the taper
It’s a ubiquitous term in tri, but what does tapering actually involve? We look at race-week rest, training and psychology
Challenge and Rev3 saddle up together for long-distance triathlon in North America
Organisers to merge their two North American race series from 2015, with Rev3 events to add nine instalments to the Challenge calendar
Australia’s Gold Coast added to 2015 WTS calendar
Nine cities confirmed for next year’s World Triathlon Series, while a tenth city “could be added” later in the year, says ITU
Neil Pryde Bayamo tri bike review
An award-winning design named after a squally wind in Cuba that holds speed well, but takes a while to build it up – lovely to ride when it’s up to clip, says our tester
Review: Endurance Junkie Olympic tri-suit
High quality and sure to make you stand out in transition with its ‘Carbon Power Lycra’, but better suited for those racing short course
Review: Asics GEL-DS Trainer 19 women’s run shoe
For overpronators looking for a race-day shoe, these tick all the boxes
Sub-1hr session: Boost bike power
Get those leg pistons firing with these progressive intervals for advanced athletes
Review: Lazer Genesis bike helmet
Not the lightest, but stylish design and a big tick for Rollsys
In pics: Eurobike highlights, day two
Lots of new bike bling from Campagnolo, disc-equipped road bikes from Scott, new Fizik shoes – and an incredible triathlon concept bike from BMC
Vegetarian fuelling for an Ironman
Vegetarian but planning to do an Ironman? Here’s some nutritional advice from Lucy-Ann Prideaux for vegetarian Ironman athletes, including what protein sources to target and why getting enough iron is vital
Explained: plantar fasciitis
We look at the causes, symptoms and cure for this common runner’s injury, which starts out as pain around the heel and can quickly lead to an acute tear or rupture if ignored
Newton Kismet running shoes
Beginner-friendly trainers boast a broader platform but retain Newton’s famous lugs
Iran’s first female triathlete endures a nervous wait for her WTS Grand Final paperwork
For the second year running, top age-grouper Shirin Gerami sees it go right to the wire despite earning her spot on the starting line in Edmonton – can she get there in time?
