Degree for Haile Gebrselassie |
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Haile Gebrselassie received an Honorary degree at the University of Birmingham to celebrate his incredible achievements. Haile, the Greatest distance runner of all times has 2 Olympic Gold medals, won 9 world championship titles and broke 27 world records!
Check the photos (by John James)! and look at this video link to BBC news
UPDATED 14 July 2010 |
Flying visit to the Tour de France |
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On July 11, I flew over to Tour de France for an amazing day in the Tour. It was a very exciting stage with crashes, Armstrong losing significant time, a long break. and a new wearer of the yellow jersey. We followed it first in the car in the middle of the race, then by helicopter over the peloton, then back in the car in the direction of Morzine-Avoriaz. Check the photos!
UPDATED 13 July 2010 |
New home, new training ground |
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We moved a couple of months ago and it is a beautiful place for training. We step out of our gate and immediately we are on beautiful paths to run and incredible lanes for cycling. I had a big weekend of cycling so took my camera on a gentle 15km recovery run along the canal. Check the photos!
UPDATED 26 April 2010 |
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Tour of the Peak District |
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On Sunday we rode the 165km Tour of the Peak District. A cyclosportive in one of the most beautiful areas of England. As the name suggests: it was not flat. Can I just recommend that if you are going to an event like this: bring your cycling shoes. Have a look at Nick Horton's very special bike shoes in the photo gallery! (Photos courtesy of Rick Robson). For route, elevation, power and heart rate data, check: TrainingPeaks
UPDATED 25 April 2010 |
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On competitor Radio with Bob Babbitt and Paul Huddle |
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In San Diego I did a radio interview with legends Bob Babbitt and Paul Huddle. They have a great and unique radioshow aimed at endurance athletes. Check out some of these interviews on www.competitorradio.com
UPDATED 30 March 2010 |
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Another new book! |
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In March 2010 a new book entitled Sports Nutrition : from Lab to Kitchen came out. This edited work is not a cookbook as some may think, it is a book that translates the science (lab) into something practical (the kitchen). The world's experts have written chapters on their area of expertise. Check it out on Amazon
UPDATED 28 March 2010 |
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New Edition of SPORTS NUTRITION ! |
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The new edition of Sports Nutrition is out. The first Edition was published in 2004 so it was time for an update. Mike Gleeson and I worked hard together with Human Kinetics to get the book ready for the beginning of 2010, and here it is!
UPDATED 3 March 2010 |
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New York City marathon 2009 |
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Only three weeks after Ironman Hawaii I was at the start of the New York City marathon, my first big marathon! Read more.
UPDATED 3 NOVEMBER 2009 |
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Photos from the Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2009 |
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Photos that describe my race on the big island can be found here. This is a small selection on many photos taken during the day. See the photos.
UPDATED 11 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2009 |
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Race day. A report of a long and hot day on the Big Island. Read more.
UPDATED 11 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Ironmanlive.com |
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For those of you who want to follow me on Ironmanlive.com I have posted my splits from previous years here. Read more.
UPDATED 9 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Jo's perspective |
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Jo has written a blog about the day before the race Read more.
UPDATED 9 OCTOBER 2009 |
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My predictions for the pro race |
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The pro race is going to be more exciting than ever. The men's race is wide open and who can Challenge Chrissie?. Read more.
UPDATED 9 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Analysis and race plan |
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One day to go. Time to analyse previous races and share the plan for this race. Also photos from the last day before the race. Read more.
UPDATED 9 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Underpants run, breakfast, PowerBar Panel and Welcome party |
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The day started with the Underpants run for Jo, a swim for me and then a breakfast. In the afternoon I did the usual sports nutrition panel at the expo Read more.
UPDATED 8 OCTOBER 2009 |
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A relaxed day with a swim a bike, a run and reception |
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Wednesday was a day with few obligations. I had time for a swim, a bike and a run. We also took Adrian and Rebecca to the Energy Lab for a run and to the Aloha reception Read more.
UPDATED 7 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Sports Medicine Conference
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On Tuesday I was speaking at the Sports Medicine Conference and this was also Adrian and Rebecca's first day. Read more.
UPDATED 5 OCTOBER 2009 |
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A swim and a ride with Chrissie
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On Monday I did a 45 min swim and a 4h bike with Chrissie. She is looking incredibly strong, I am glad she is not in my age group! ;-). In the evening we picked up my students Adrian and Rebecca from the airport. Read more. Also check Chrissie's web site.
UPDATED 4 OCTOBER 2009 |
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From Maui to Kona
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We left Maui behind and make the small hop to the Big Island with Hawaiian Air. We had dinner with Bob Sallis, Bob Laird and the rest of the sports medicine conference crew. In Kona the programme is a little busier. Read more.
UPDATED 3 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Maui day 5-6: Enjoying Lahaina
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Jo and I explored Lahaina, did a bit of training and also enjoyed the hotel pool. Read more.
I just want to see pictures of Lahaina
UPDATED 2 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Maui day 4: Conquering Haleakala
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One of the nicest bike rides on the planet. From sea level up to the top of Haleakala (3000m). Read more.
I just want to see pictures
UPDATED 1 OCTOBER 2009 |
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Maui day 3: an adventurous drive
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A nice run, a relaxed day and then an unexpected adventurous drive!! Read more.
I just want to see running pictures
UPDATED 30 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Maui: the road to Hana
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It was going to be a big day of cycling it ended up being a nice day in the car because I forgot my cycling shoes. This turned out to be a blessing!!! Read more.
UPDATED 29 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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First day in Maui
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The first day in Maui was a day of relaxing and checking out the town of Lahaina. Ah and we also did a nice run in the heat of the day. Read more.
UPDATED 28 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Body weight
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In the last few months I have lost weight in the lead up to the race in Hawaii. The changes are almost identical to last years. Want to know the secrets? Read more.
UPDATED 26 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Conference Mallorca
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I am organising a sports nutrition conference, together with Zibi and Daniel, in Mallorca. It is the 5th version of this conference. Previous conferences were in Birmingham (2x), Indianapolis (USA) and Munich (Germany). This one will be at the Robinson Club (photo) in Cala Serena Mallorca. Go to conference web site.
UPDATED 22 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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New Books
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Two new books are coming out in 2010. Jo has made it to the cover of one of them. Read more
UPDATED 22 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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The Great North Run is Great
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An elite start at the Great North Run is not something you experience every day. The sun was shining and 55,000 runners were line up for the biggest half marathon in the world. A last preparation race for Kona Read more
UPDATED 22 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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A great race in Monaco
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I had a great Ironman 70.3 in Monaco. After a shocking swim and transition, I had a good bike and my fastest ever run in a 70.3. Read more
UPDATED 7 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Traveling to Monaco
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With a little over 4 weeks to go to Hawaii, Ironman 70.3 Monaco seemed an ideal preparation race. I did the race before in 2006 and did really well, onloy just missing out on one of the Hawaii qualification slots that time. Read more
UPDATED 6 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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More testing in Addis Ababa
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It was only a couple of weeks ago that I was in Addis Ababa to work with Haile Gebrsealssie but I had to go back again to perform some more testing. A quick visit as I would only be there 1 night, and two half days for testing. Read more
UPDATED 5 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Haile Gebrselassie
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In July 2009 I went to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to work with Haile Gebrselassie. This was not my first time in Addis, nor was it the first time I met the holder of 27 World Records but it was certainly the first time I performed a treadmil test like this.... Read more
UPDATED 4 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Luzern Athletics |
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Our friend Hilary Stellingwerff was running in Luzern, Switzerland. We were there to watch Hilary (in orange) run a season's best. The race was won by Lisa Dobriskey (watch race on YouTube) Check it out the photos.
1 Lisa Dobriskey GBR 4:08.35
2 Morgan Uceny USA 4:09.95
3 Deirdre Byrne IRL 4:10.35
4 Hilary Stellingwerff CAN 4:10.70
UPDATED 20 JULY 2009 |
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TrainingPeaks
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TrainingPeaks now has a section with users of the software. I got the honour of having a spot next to Cadel Evans. Check it out.
UPDATED 4 NOVEMBER 2008 |
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