Llangynwyd resident Geraint Rowlands recently cycled 688 miles in six days through Poland, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania for blood cancer research charity Bloodwise in preparation for a gruelling triathlon later on this summer. The 37 year old, who overcome acute…
Written by Ben Price In early May I raced in the European Middle Distance Elite Duathlon Championships hosted by Powerman Denmark in Vejle. I placed a very pleasing 8th and absolutely loved the race, but that was only a small…
Waiting on the start line of a race is always nerve-wracking. The moments before the horn sounds can last an eternity. Sunday was no exception. Although I had trained incredibly hard for it and was in the running and cycling form of my…
What an awesome race! If you like your run bike run events you should definitely get involved in Powerman. It’s a middle distance format involving a 10k run, 60k bike then another 10k run. They take place all over the…
If there’s one thing that I’ve learnt in endurance sport it’s that you should never limit what you believe you can achieve: often it’s a mental barrier that stops us when the body is definitely capable of more. This is…
One of the great things about endurance sport is what I call the, ‘pain – pleasure phenomenon’. Let me give you a few examples: The wetter and colder you get on your long run: the more enjoyable the hot shower afterwards.…
What better way to celebrate your 40th birthday than taking part in your first triathlon – and if you are going to do it, you may as well do it properly – so I entered the Inferno, with 5500m of…
Four open heart surgeries nearly killed Nick Green but his dedication to triathlon helped save his life and boost his recovery. Words: Fiona Duffy Photos: London Triathlon/Marathon photos
Ben Price offers a unique take on getting the psychological edge over competitors: 1. Being tanned Feeling fast rating: 4/5 (2/5 if legs unshaved) When you’re cycling along and you look down to see tanned legs, especially in full sunshine, you always…
Yesterday was one of those great days. My family, friends and I are camping near Vaison la Romaine, 10km or so from Malaucene. Mount Ventoux is towering over us – you often see cycling enthusiasts slowing to a stop on…