Training for an ironman

From Beginner to Ironman

The first time I entered a Sprint Triathlon I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I spent the 5

ITU opens bids for key events 2020-2022 February 22, 2019
The International Triathlon Union has opened the bidding processes for the 2020 Paratriathlon World Series, 2020 Winter World Championships and World Cups and 2022 World Multisports Championships. “Hosting internationally renowned ITU events once again offers major cities the opportunity to showcase themselves to the world thanks to our multisports formats’ unique ability to utilise their […]
F2C Nutrition named Official Nutrition Partner of the ITU World Triathlon Store February 20, 2019
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce that its Official Licensing and Merchandise Partner, Tribe Solutions, has reached an exclusive agreement with F2C Nutrition Inc. to supply the World Triathlon Official Store. The two-year deal with F2C Nutrition was signed to supply nutritional products made from clean, naturally sourced ingredients supported by innovative […]
Young Swiss talent with the spirit of Spirig and a love for the mountains February 18, 2019
Switzerland has a new multisport star in the making, and while Anja Weber looks determined to follow in the footsteps of her home country’s evergreen hero Nicola Spirig and conquer the world of triathlon, the 17-year-old has a few other aces in the hole. There aren’t many athletes who have successfully straddled the worlds of […]
Technical Official numbers continue growing worldwide February 15, 2019
ITU is pleased to announce that, once again, the number of triathlon Technical Officials has increased worldwide, totalling a rise of 11% in 2018 as a direct result of the many seminars and courses that ITU held throughout the year and across the globe. ITU has also increased substantially the number of female Officials, especially […]
Our Tri Love Story: 2019 Edition February 14, 2019
Swimming + biking + running = the perfect equation to fall in love, or at least for Triathletes it is! These ten couples all share and experience Triathlon together as a way to spend time together and grow as a couple. As we celebrate this Valentine’s Day, we also celebrates these Tri Love Stories, because […]
Asia renews the development contract with ITU for 2019 February 14, 2019
ITU is pleased to announce it has signed the Development Grant contract with the Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC) for 2019. A comprehensive and extensive plan to support the athletes and coaches development in the Continent, as well as to increase the participation of women in the sport on all levels. “ASTC’s plan is very robust, […]
Louise Atkinson, Canadian world triathlete with grand ambition February 12, 2019
Triathlon has paved a road to recovery for Louise Atkinson, an age-group triathlete representing Canada. Since 2006 the sport has been a way of life for the 68-year-old, who has competed in every ITU World Triathlon Grand Final since 2013 and also back in 2010. The French-Canadian triathlete has a string of impressive achievements under […]
Italy collects 30 medals in the Asiago Wintertri Age Group Worlds February 11, 2019
More than 350 triathletes from 17 different countries gathered this weekend in the Italian Altopiano di Asiago to compete at the 2019 ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships, with athletes from ages 16 to 85 racing over a 4km run, 7km on their mountain bikes and 7km of cross country, all the legs taking place in […]
Alex Yee and Ai Ueda stride to Cape Town golds February 10, 2019
South Africa’s beautiful capital city was once again the setting for ITU’s now traditional Elite triathlon season-opener, the Cape Town World Cup, where the warm February sunshine was offset by some blustery wind and cold waters to keep the athletes on their toes. With men’s race number one Richard Murray (RSA) and USA’s Chelsea Burns […]
Russia claims the first ever 2x2 Wintertri Mixed Relay World title February 10, 2019
With a dominant performance, the Russian team with both Winter Triathlon World Champions, Daria Rogozina and Pavel Andreev, has won the first ever 2x2 Mixed Relay Winter Triathlon World Championships in Asiago (Italy), with the Italian team, cheered by thousands of spectators, has claimed the silver medal and Team Romania has finished in third place, […]