Channel 4 are looking for a group of ordinary men to take part in the most psychologically demanding and physically challenging endurance mission of their lives. Advertisement The course is designed and run by ex-Special Forces soldiers. Every part of it is based on the authentic SAS selection process.  This is the closest you will ever get to experiencing SAS selection for real.  We are looking for 40 men, who are willing to undergo seven intense days of gruelling psychological and physical tests, which are designed to play on the mental weakness that come to surface when people are pushed to the edge. Will anyone have what it takes to…

Following the release last week by the UCI of its latest Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC) report, we wanted to get a read on the implications for triathlon and triathletes. So we asked Clean Protocol founder Teague Czislowski, together with his head of science Dr Mike Puchowicz M.D, for their thoughts… Advertisement The recent UCI CIRC report is a reminder of the choice that athletes face; accept the current state of anti-doping which has enabled the culture of doping in countless sports or recognise the need for change and action. The report confirms to us again that with each new sports doping scandal inquiries are held and reports are written…

Are you racing Windsor Triathlon this June? It’s going to be a big one – the 25th time organisers Human Race have held a triathlon along the Thames in Berkshire, and they’re planning a big celebration. Advertisement Over two and a half decades the race has seen some of UK triathlon’s biggest names take podium honours, including Vanessa Raw, Tom Bishop, Richard Stannard and Emma Pallant, to name just a few. In recognition of that history, we asked tri coach and commentator Steve Trew to help us compare some of the past winners in the (highly scientific) form of trump cards – see what you think…  Click Here: Argentina soccer…

Ironman has announced the 100 lucky age-groupers who have won a spot at this year’s Kona via its lottery programme, along with the 100 age-groupers who have earned their spot through its legacy programme. Advertisement This year’s lottery-winning athletes range in age from 20 to 74 and represent 16 countries, with seven of them Brits:  George Banks, 26, from LondonGabriela Rendekova, 33, from LondonLuis Arosemena, 41, from Kingston Upon ThamesRobert Clarkson, 48, from Godalming in SurreyJohn Krumins, 50, from LondonNicola Walker, 52, from Largs in Scotlandand Jennifer Tait, 53, from Oxford. The lottery programme was set up by Ironman founders John and Judy Collins in 1983, and also has slots…

One of the UK’s most anticipated season openers, the Oulton Park Spring Duathlon took place last Sunday 15th March at the famous motor racing circuit in Cheshire, featuring a sprint and a standard distance race.  Advertisement The race was a qualifying race for both the 2015 ITU World Duathlon Championships and the 2016 ETU Standard Distance Duathlon European Championships and attracted a large field of elite athletes as well as amateur and novice racers. 279 athletes crossed the finish line in the standard distance race and 190 completed the sprint distance race.  The Oulton Park Spring Duathlon is held at one of the country’s finest motor racing circuits and offers…

With less than five months to go until the new Para Tri Series holds its first event, we speak to ambassador and star British Paralympian David Weir about his paratri debut, and his search for teammates. Advertisement So you are taking on your first triathlon, which is a bit of a departure for you. Why have you decided to get involved in Para Tri?  I was over the moon when I heard about Para Tri. At last there is a mass-participation sports event dedicated to people with disabilities. Anyone who considers themselves to have a disability – any disability – can join in and have a go.  You don’t have…

The University of Nottingham is to host its first ever sprint triathlon this coming weekend, organised by students to raise money for dementia research project Life Cycle 5. Advertisement The Varsity Triathlon will be held on the University Park Campus on Sunday 22 March and will be open to students, staff and the general public, involving a 400m indoor swim, 15km cycle and 5km run. “The Triathlon Club is thrilled that our dream of hosting our very own triathlon is coming to fruition this March,” said Ben Beranek, president of the University’s triathlon club and co-director of the Varsity Triathlon. “We look forward to welcoming the general public as well…

The waiting is nearly over – this year’s British Duathlon Championships will be held tomorrow (Saturday 21 March) at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, with over 1,000 athletes expected. Advertisement The event is part of the 12th Clumber Park Duathlon, which features both sprint and standard distance duathlon races, the latter acting as the British Championships. Set within Nottinghamshire’s National Trust Country Park, the run sections for both races take place on fully closed tarmac roads, featuring a slow incline on the way out before a fast decent into transition and the finish area.   The bike course in Clumber Park takes place on a mixture of open and closed roads,…

This year’s first Ironman regional champs will get underway in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday (22 March), with a furious battle expected in the women’s race between Kona 2014 winner Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) and defending champ Caroline Steffen (SUI). Advertisement Held since 2012, Ironman Melbourne begins with a one-loop 3.8km sea swim off the coast of Frankston, a town south of Melbourne, followed by a 180km two-lap bike route along the Eastlink Tollway, a major expressway closed for race day. The point-to-point 42.2km run also starts in Frankston and finishes in the beachside neighbourhood of St Kilda.  Steffen has reached the podium for the past three years running, winning twice (2012…

There were some moments of high drama yesterday at the 2015 Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne, with winner Melissa Hauschildt (AUS) stopping to tend to painful blisters on the run and Yvonne Van Vlerken (NED) overtaking defending champ Caroline Steffen (SUI) within sight of the finish line for second place. Advertisement Annabel Luxford (AUS) led out of the water with a 1:22mins lead over Steffen and Aussie compatriot Bree Wee. Steffen caught Luxford and the pair pushed clear on the bike while Hauschildt, who enjoyed one of her best swims, powered up to third. She was 3:17mins behind at the 90km mark and 4:13mins back on to the run.  Hauschildt…