I have a new obsession. It’s not running, swimming or cycling – it’s not even strength and conditioning. It is frequently and feverishly checking the weather forecast. The Ben Nevis Braveheart Triathlon is just five days away and, as autumnal…
In 15 day’s time, I will be entering a sea loch at the start of the epic Braveheart Triathlon, writes Malcolm Bradbrook. All being well, sometime later that day I will cross the finish line having swum 1.9km, biked a…
Malcolm Bradbrook outlines what has finally inspired him to take the mountain tops and challenge his limits in triathlon. Ever since I completed my first triathlon I promised myself that one day soon I would push the boundaries and go…
It’s not always easy to stay active, even if you train hard when you do exercise.., We all know that an hour or two of exercise a day isn’t necessarily enough to counter the ill effects of sitting down at…
Don’t let your size or age put you off taking up running. Age is just a number and body shape doesn’t need to be a barrier, says Christina Neal, Editor of Outdoor Fitness magazine and author of the book, Run…
Race date: 11.5.19 Ben Price, who came fourth in the event, reveals the highs and lows of taking part. The Powerman organisers like to hype it up, create an atmosphere, build-up the anticipation and swell the tension on the start…
Written by Dan Chabert Triathlon can easily and quickly become a complicated sport, with all the gear and the requisite number of training hours you should post before competing, but at their core, the sports that comprise triathlon are…
No matter how well you have prepared, there are always nerves on the start line. Especially when you’re lined up beneath the starting banner of Powerman Spain, recognised as one of the most demanding duathlon events in the world. Standing…
‘It’s not all about the result’. That was the title of my last article on here. And it’s definitely true! I’m writing this on the flight back from Mallorca where I’ve just taken part in Powerman Spain. The aim was…
As athletes, we often become focused on the potential result in our upcoming races. It’s totally natural to dream of that great position, train our backsides off, then frantically scan the start-list for potential rivals! But it isn’t all about…