Last week Alistair Brownlee and Kristian Blummenfelt announced the bike pacers for their Sub7 attempt, and now it’s time for Kat Matthews and Nicola Spirig to announce theirs for Sub8. If you’re not sure what we’re on about, the Sub7 and Sub8 projects will see four of the world’s top triathletes attempt to set new … Read more
That huge Sub7Sub8 showdown in Germany is now less than three weeks away, and we have another piece of the jigsaw in place with news of which bike pacers Kat Matthews and Nicola Spirig will deploy on June 5. Last week we found out who will be helping Sub7 chasers Alistair Brownlee and Kristian Blummenfelt, … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. Brits take top steps at WTCS Yokohama Great Britain’s Georgia Taylor Brown and Alex Yee won the … Read more
British triathlete Ruth Astle made a statement when she won the age-group race at the Ironman World Championship in 2019, turning pro just one year on. Now, she’s lining up for the Ironman World Championship again, only this time Astle, who’s sponsored by INCUS Performance, is doing so as a pro. What’s more, she’s doing … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. LA ProAm line-up announced As part of the Pro Triathlete Organization’s (PTO) new 2022 schedule of events, … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. Nicola Spirig announces retirement Olympic gold medalist Nicola Spirig, of Switzerland, will hang up her racing kit … Read more
When Lucy Charles-Barclay was ruled out of both the IRONMAN World Championship in St George and that Sub8 bid, it was a big blow for both events. Lucy would have lined up as favorite for the women’s title in Utah, and likely the same for that head-to-head with the great Nicola Spirig in Germany in … Read more
Nicola Spirig is still on course for that eagerly-awaited Sub7Sub8 bid in June, but the road to Germany is proving to be quite a rocky one for the Swiss superstar. The 2012 Olympic gold medallist broke her collarbone and two ribs as well as suffering a punctured lung in a bike crash in early February. … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. Lucy Charles-Barclay, one of the favorites for the Ironman world title in St. George next month, is … Read more