London Triathlon race tips for this weekend
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With a deep-water start in the Docklands, long transitions and a tricky run section, the world’s largest triathlon has hazards that can catch out even the experienced multisporter.
Be warned – there are some important changes to this year’s route, with all athletes on Sunday to pass Canary Wharf. Make sure you’re familiar with the 2015 course (map right here). The full race information guide is here.
So, read on for Joe’s advice…
Deep-water start
“The moment you are allowed in the water you should get your head under, get moving and keep moving,” says Joe. “As the start time approaches, give yourself enough room behind to let your legs float up, scull in place with a light kick. You can now get away quickly as the gun goes off, as leg drag is low and your arms are ready to catch the water.”
Transition length
“The length of transitions may wreak havoc for those used to putting on their cycle shoes and running with the bike. If you cannot jump on the bike and put your cycle shoes on as you ride then don’t try it for the first time in the race.
“Instead, at T1 hold your cycle shoes in one hand and wheel the bike with the saddle or handlebar stem. At a wide enough point after the mount line, pop your cycle shoes on then mount the bike. Then after the bike leg as you approach T2 you should dismount, move to the side, take your shoes off and run back to your waiting run shoes.”
Bike route
“With multiple roundabouts you need to be sure you use a safe approach – check over your shoulder to see if you are about to be overtaken. Adjust your speed if necessary and ensure your pedal position will not clip the floor. It’s better to be safe, stay upright and get to T2 with no road rash or broken bike parts. The bike is the controlled leg, not a flat-out time trial where every second counts.”
Run route
“Plenty of changes of direction and corners make this run route one that really challenges athletes, who find themselves constantly trying to relax. With that in mind, you should find the best tempo for the particular section of the turn you are in and keep the most economical line. If you have to slow down then be sure to accelerate smoothly back up to race pace.”
If this is your first triathlon then take a look at our Beginners section, where you’ll find advice on common issues such how to negotiate transitions, the kit you need and more. Good luck!
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The Welshwoman finished over a minute ahead of fellow ITU racer Charlotte McShane (AUS), and almost five minutes ahead of bronze medallist Emma Pallant (GBR).
Jenkins has had a tough run of luck in recent times, only returning to racing last year after a two-year absence due to injury. She was forced to pull out of the Rio 2016 triathlon test event last weekend after a tumultuous swim.
After crossing the line today in 1:56:32, Jenkins said: “It’s been a tough few months and I had a bad result in Rio last weekend so it’s fantastic to be back and to have had such a great race.
“I had a bit of aggression to let out but me and Charlotte worked really well together; we played to our strengths, kept our heads down and it paid off. I didn’t feel great in the swim, but pulled through on the bike and run and it felt amazing to finish how I did.”
Men’s race
Providing another gripping race, the men’s elite title was taken by Australian Peter Kerr who was on Welsh triathlete Liam Lloyd’s tail for much of the race. Eventually passing Lloyd on the final lap of the run, Kerr finished with a time of 1:48:27, followed closely behind by David Bishop.
Peter Kerr enthused: “It’s my first time here, but I’ve absolutely loved the event! The crowd were spectacular and there were loads of Aussie chants as I went round the course so the whole experience has been great for my confidence.
“I was really happy with how the race went; I was hoping to be in the front pack in the swim and was in second for a long portion, but played cat and mouse with Lloyd and managed to catch back up.”
Today’s proceedings also saw the British Super Series come to a conclusion with Sophie Coldwell and Morgan Davies being crowned as overall champions, following strong rounds earlier in the season.
The London Triathlon sees participants swim, bike and run around London’s iconic Docklands. The world’s largest triathlon with its 13,000 participants, caters for all levels and abilities, and features Super-Sprint, Sprint, Olympic and Olympic Plus distances as well as the option to participate as part of a Team-Relay.
Participants wishing to take part are encouraged to register their interest for 2016 at www.thelondontriathlon.com.
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Reuters has quoted a person ‘familiar with the matter’ as saying that Dalian Wanda Group, best known for its real estate holdings, outbid other potential buyers and is now in negotiations with WTC owner Providence Equity Partners.
Gary Roethenbaugh, founder of industry news source Triathlon Business, told us that if such a deal were to go ahead, it would probably preserve the status quo in terms of the existing M-Dot calendar, with Kona to remain the pinnacle for WTC’s athlete community.
“Beyond this, the Ironman brand has built a strong profile in core territories such the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific,” he adds. “Although, if the deal were to happen, it could open up opportunities for yet more Ironman expansion, particularly in Asia where there is further growth to be had.”
Dalian Wanda has acquired a number of Western media and event companies in recent years, including Switzerland-based Infront Sports & Media last February for $1.14bn. InFront’s CEO is Philippe Blatter, nephew of the former FIFA president, and a multiple Ironman finisher.
More on this story as soon as we have it…
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>>> Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire 2015 – in pics
>>> Ironman 70.3 UK 2015 – in pics
Entering its second year, the next Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire will take place on Sunday 12 June 2016, and Ironman 70.3 UK will take place a fortnight later on Sunday 26 June. Each event will involve a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run.
Both events sold out very quickly indeed this year – in fact, Ironman 70.3 Staffs sold out in a matter of minutes earlier this year.
For further information please visit ironman.com/staffordshire70.3 or ironman.com/uk70.3
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>>> The state of duathlon – feature
The 2015 Human Race Off-Road Series will begin with the WildMan, bringing some testing trail racing to the military range of Ash Ranges near Aldershot, Hampshire on Saturday 21st November. The organisers say it will present a gruelling, undulating course that “does not relent”. Trail runners can choose from 10km or 15km options, with a duathlon (10km run, 18km bike, 5km run) also available.
Next up on Saturday 5 December is IceMan, held at the Army Training Ground in Frimley. The weather is likely to play its part, with it traditionally being treacherous underfoot and very muddy. Those who want to attempt the trail run can choose from 11km and 16km courses, whilst the duathlon will be a 10km run followed by 18km on the bike and a 5km run to finish.
The finale of the 2015/16 Human Race Off-Road Series will be MudMan on Saturday 5 March. The event returns to the Ministry of Defence in Camberley known for its hilly course and 50ft water section. Here you can choose from the duathlon (7.5km run, 15km cycle, 7.5km run) or from the 10km and 15km trail run courses.
Everyone brave enough to take on all three events can sign up for the series at a reduced cost, and will be included on the off-road leaderboard giving them the opportunity to win a trophy and cash prizes. Dogs will again be welcome to join trail runners with a special ‘canicross’ wave for those who love to jog alongside their four legged friends.
A limited number of entries into the Human Race Off-Road Series are now available. Visit www.humanrace.co.uk/off-road to secure a place in any of the three events, or the entire series, at the special early-bird rates.
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>>> Britain’s pioneering approach to elite paratriathlon training
Andy Lewis follows on from his medal-winning performance at the Rio Test Event earlier this month by racing this weekend. Former footballer Ryan Taylor joins him in the PT2 event.
George Peasgood and Stefan Hoggan line up in the men’s PT4 event, and Clare Cunningham goes in the women’s PT4. The race will be held over sprint distance (750m swim/20km bike/5km run).
Detroit marks the final World Paratriathlon Series event before the World Championships in Chicago next month (15-19 September). Brits feature highly in the 2015 points race, with Phil Hogg (PT1), Lauren Steadman (PT4) and Alison Patrick (PT5) all leading their respective categories.
Paratriathlon will make its Olympic debut next year in Brazil, with six medal events confirmed for Rio 2016:
Men’s paratriathlon medal events
– PT1 (wheelchair users)
– PT2 (athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement)
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– PT4 (as above, with less severe impairment)
Women’s paratriathlon medal events
– PT2 (athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement)
– PT4 (as above, with less severe impairment)
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– PT5 (athletes with a visual impairment)
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A small group of British paratriathletes had a weekend to remember at the ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Detroit, USA yesterday (17 August), with two golds and two silvers in the bag.
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Ryan Taylor won gold in the PT2 category, finishing just over a minute ahead of second-place finisher Andy Lewis (GBR). George Peasgood won silver in the PT4 category, and Stefan Hoggan finished sixth.
good to b back home 4 easy couple of days,great results from all GB athletes always learning from every1 around me at training good weekend
— Ryan Taylor (@RyanTay93) August 17, 2015
On the women’s side, Clare Cunningham picked up gold in the PT4 category – her third ITU medal for 2015, having won the Buffalo City ITU World Paratriathlon event last March and picked up silver in London.
“Happy days!!!” We all raced well here, great success! @BritTri @TriClare @RyanTay93 @Bladerunnerandy @stefanhoggan pic.twitter.com/nUURqTQoZE
— George Peasgood (@george_peasgood) August 16, 2015
Detroit ITU World Paratriathlon Event: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Men’s PT2
1. Ryan Taylor, GBR, 1:05:32
2. Andrew Lewis, GBR, 1:06:51
3. Lionel Morales, ESP, 1:07:45
Men’s PT4
1. Chris Hammer, USA, 56:58
2. George Peasgood, GBR, 58:10
3. José Abraham Estrada Sierra, MEX, 58:42
6. Stefan Hoggan, GBR, 1:02:01
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Women’s PT4
1. Clare Cunningham, GBR, 1:06:07
2. Grace Norman, USA, 1:07:15
3. Kate Doughty, AUS, 1:08:59
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>>> Kona 2014: how the British pros got on in Hawaii
As expected, Joyce led the women out of lake Winnipesaukee in a time of 27:19mins, with Katy Blakemore (USA) hot on her heels. Behind them, Kaitlin Anelauskas (USA), Jeanni Seymour (RSA), and Kristen Marchant (CAN) exited the water in a pack 1:10mins back.
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Pre-race favourite Angela Naeth (CAN) left the water 1:25mins back of the leader in seventh, with Heather Jackson (USA) 2:28mins back at the head of a chase pack.
Super-bikers Naeth and Jackson made their mark early on, and by the half-way point, Naeth had taken the lead of the race just ahead of Joyce, who’s no slouch in any of the three disciplines, and Jackson. Jackson passed Joyce late in the race and entered T2 second.
Disappointed to get my first ever drafting penalty and that it was from a pro male. #fairstarts @triequal
— Rachel Joyce (@RJoyce09) August 16, 2015
Naeth followed up her race-best bike (2:18:26) with a solid run to hold onto first with a winning margin of 4:27mins over Jackson—who had only a slightly slower run—and 8:52mins over Joyce, whose swim and run splits were both the fastest on the day. Naeth’s winning time was 4:16:14.
Potts battles Dye for the win
Recent Ironman Coeur d’Alene winner Andy Potts continued a strong season today with a win in New Hampshire’s classic race. The American was fifth out of the water in a steady stream of athletes spaced out by 10-second intervals behind swim leader Dylan McNeice (NZL). That lead pack also contained short-course specialist Cam Dye (USA), Tim O’Donnell (USA) and Jake Montgomery (AUS).
Once on the bike, Dye – who would go on to clock a race-best bike split of 2:06:06 – powered to the front, with O’Donnell, Montgomery, Potts, and Paul Matthews holding steady behind him. Behind them, somewhat weaker swimmers Leon Griffin (AUS) and Trevor Wurtele (CAN) began to put a dent in.
As the bike progressed, Dye sped away to enter T2 three minutes ahead of the chase pack, which included Potts, O’Donnell, and Montgomery. Two minutes behind them McNeice soloed his way into transition, with Wurtele, Griffin, and Taylor Reid (CAN) two minutes back of McNeice and seven minutes behind the leader.
Happy with the day, executed my plan, just beaten by faster boys! https://t.co/k6J4PYn5SL
— Cameron Dye (@camdyetri) August 16, 2015
With a race-best run of 1:15:30, Potts began to dig into Dye, and ultimately crossed the finish line first in a time of 3:50:24.
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Get ready for some swearing, Hawaii – it looks like Gordon Ramsay is making a return to Big Island for this year’s Ironman World Champs.
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>>> Gordon Ramsay: The adrenaline ‘never stops’ at Ironman 70.3
The ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ star raced Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens on Saturday (15 August) and posted a sub-6hr time with splits of 42:11mins for the 1.9km swim, 3:06hrs for the bike and 1:51hrs for the run.
Lake Stevens 70.3 IRONMAN….Done ! http://t.co/FQBr2rPMtp
— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) August 16, 2015
Asked by Ironman afterwards if he’s working on anything specific in preparation for Kona, Ramsay said: “I’d say efficient riding and climbing to help with smooth power output.”
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He added that at this year’s Kona, he wants to “improve on the bike and improve on the run without any hamstring issues”.
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Ramsay finished Kona 2013 in a time of 14:04:48, but injury woes scuppered his plans to take part last year. More recently, he raced Ironman 703. Staffordshire, finishing in a time of 5:53:49 as part of his GR100 squad.