In a mixture of beast and beauty, the Lanzarote Ironman Press Conference of 2012 introduced the Elite athletes to the attending press. [Read more…]
Lanzarote Ironman 2012 edges closer
The Lanzarote Ironman 2012 edges ever closer. Saturday the 19th May, 2012, will see the 21st ‘running’ of this event and after this last week’s heatwave, the competitors will be happy to hear that cooler weather is expected. [Read more…]
Aquaphor sponsors NYC Triathlon
Aquaphor announced today its role as the new title sponsor of the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon. This partnership, with race organizer Korff Enterprises, is a three-year agreement that includes naming rights, as well as a variety of marketing and promotional components for the Olympic-distance race. [Read more…]
Alonso-McKernan, Badmann win Ironman South Africa
The eight edition of the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa provided a true test of character today as athletes were faced with trying weather conditions. Spain’s Clemente Alonso-McKernan came out on top after a long battle with Andi Boecherer (GER) and Cyril Viennot (FRA) while Natascha Badmann (SUI) completed her comeback by winning at the place where she last won a title. [Read more…]
Vitamin C and its suspected harmfulness explained
In response to the article [ vitamins explored Vit C ] on the harmfulness of Vit C inre kidney stones. The article on Vitamin C regarding its benefits in ridding kidney stones and its overall antiviral/antibacterial effects with megadoses, by Robert McHeffey. There are five types of kidney stones: 1. Calcium phosphate stones are common […]
Vitamin C and its suspected harmfulness explained is a post from: Time-to-Run Nutrition
mega Fatty Acids – What are Omega fatty acids?
There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part of the so-called “omega” grouping. Linoleic acid is one of the omega-6 fat family, and alpha-linolenic acid is a member of the omega-3 fat family. Both of these fats are PUFAs, and have appeared in the news for their […]
Omega Fatty Acids – What are Omega fatty acids? is a post from: Time-to-Run Nutrition
7-Member Teams for Challenge
Anticipation builds as multi-sport athletes country-wide prepare for the awe-inspiring Totalsports Challenge, presented by New Balance and REHIDRAT® SPORT. Taking place on Saturday, 14 January 2012 this much loved event will celebrate its 10th anniversary on the day. [Read more…]
Dive in for 2012 Great Swims
Swimmers should get ready to dive in for the British Gas Great Swim Series 2012, Europe’s largest open water mass participation event, as online entries are now open for the following three events: [Read more…]
World 70.3 2011
Firstly thanks so much for the overwhelming support….. what a tough day/race it was, but I suppose I knew it was never going to be easy, just had no idea it would be as tough as that. [Read more…]
The Riddle of the IronMan
Alec Riddle Ironman Race report and Background
Background
My late Stepson Reece Walton was the catalyst to me getting going again in sport (having let myself go and hit the Ton Up…. not a pleasant Ton believe me). When Reece passed tragically after being in a coma for 7 weeks, I committed myself to getting back into shape. [Read more…]