Scientists from Brigham Young University in the USA found that pro-inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running. Advertisement Running: how and why it helps fight cancer How to prevent runner’s knee, and four exercises to treat it Why do I get knee pain when running downhill? How can I strengthen my Read more about Running found to reduce knee inflammation[…]
Ironman 70.3 Scotland has been announced as the eighth event in the UK and Ireland’s Ironman calendar today, which include Ironman UK, Ironman Wales, Ironman 70.3 UK, Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman 70.3 Dublin, Ironman 70.3 Weymouth as well as Velothon Wales. The race will take place on 2nd July 2017. Advertisement “The UK has seen a Read more about Edinburgh gets Ironman 70.3 in 2017[…]
Researchers from the University of Arizona compared the brain scans of young male cross country runners to those who haven’t engaged in regular physical activity for at least a year. Participants were aged 18-25 and had comparable body mass index and educational levels. Advertisement Running found to reduce knee inflammation Running: how and why it Read more about Running found to improve brain function[…]
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has named Edmonton in Canada as the host city for the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2020. Advertisement The event will mark the third time Canada has hosted the World Championships with Edmonton having organised the race in 2001 and as recently as 2014. Welcome to the ITU Edmonton Read more about ITU awards 2020 Grand Final to Edmonton[…]
Only two weeks after announcing the launch of Long Course Weekend in Jervis Bay, Australia Activity Wales Events have announced it will have another European event in Alcudia, Mallorca in November 2017. Advertisement The Long Course Weekend, which originated in Wales six years ago, is a three-day sporting festival where athletes swim on Friday, cycle on Saturday Read more about Long Course Weekend comes to Mallorca[…]
A popular pendulum-style ride at an amusement park in India broke suddenly in midair on Sunday, killing two people and injuring dozens, officials said. Video of the incident in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad captured the moment the joyride turned into a tragedy. According to the office of the city’s mayor, two people were Read more about Video shows horrifying moment carnival ride snaps in half, killing 2 people[…]
Alistair Brownlee has come second, behind tennis world number one and 2016 Wimbledon winner Andy Murray, at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In third place was showjumper Nick Skelton who, like the other two, also won gold in Rio. Advertisement The awards were held at a glittering ceremony at the Genting Arena in Birmingham Read more about Ali Brownlee comes 2nd at SPOTY[…]
An American tourist who was being held in Syria has been released in a deal brokered by Lebanon, CBS News has confirmed. Sam Goodwin, 30, was reunited with his parents Friday morning overseas. Goodwin’s family said he had been released with the aid of Abbas Ibrahim, the head of Lebanese internal security. “We are grateful Read more about American tourist released from Syria in deal brokered by Lebanon[…]
Boardman Bikes have been granted planning permission to build a new performance centre near Evesham in Worcesterhire. The centre will include a cycling specific wind tunnel, physiology testing suite, activity area and a concept store with café. The centre aims to offer a unique experience for all cyclists and triathletes of all levels, from Olympic Read more about Boardman gets approval for revolutionary new performance centre[…]
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have just faced their greatest challenge ever – forget going 70.3, forget Olympics, forget SPOTY – the real question is ‘who is the fastest down a waterslide?’ Advertisement Joined by professional triathlete and rising star Lucy Charles and Olympic open-water swimmer Jack Burnell, the group were put through their paces with Read more about Ali and Jonny take on the HUUB Waterslide Challenge…[…]