The American music producer and award winning DJ is adding a whole new meaning to the term “fun run” with Diplo’s Run Club Photo from Diplo’s Run Club/Instagram Multi-award winning producer Diplo isn’t just making music these days, he’s also organizing runs.  Dubbed Diplo’s Run Club, the producer, DJ, and frontman for Major Lazer, is setting his sights on what’s likely to be the most interesting running event of the year.  Diplo’s Run Club is a 5K event that combines what the musician has become known for: running and party music. The event starts with a scenic 5K route and is immedi ..read more

Tinman 10 gave nearly 250 participants a race filled with energy and nostalgia On Mar. 16 and 17, Trisports Solutions, Inc., in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, hosted the annual Northern Waves Open Water Swim and the much-awaited 10th year of Tinman: Tri Ilocos Norte, the most scenic triathlon event at the northernmost part of the Philippines, at Playa Tropical Beach Resort. With a total of about 245-strong triathletes and three relay teams, the gun started at exactly 6:10 a.m. for the 113K (1.9K swim – 90K bike – 21.1K run) distance followed shortly by the standa ..read more

The Seine may be a scenic choice for the Paris Olympics triathlon and marathon swimming events but water safety and quality remain hindrances By Pierrick Yvon, Peter Berlin, and Nalini Lepetit-Chella | Photos by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP Organizers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris may be feeling a little queasy over their commitment to hold open-water swimming in the scenic but often polluted Seine. Last August, the marathon swimming test events were canceled because the water was too dirty, as were the swimming legs on two of the four days of triathlon and paratriathlon tests. The city ..read more

Federal Land’s Riverpark Trails boasts 1.8 kilometers of pure exhilaration for bikers of all skill levels Adventure bikers get another playground to pump up the adrenaline and ride offroad with the opening of Federal Land’s Riverpark Trails in General Trias, Cavite. Located at the heart of Riverpark, Federal Land’s largest township development yet, the attraction boasts a 1.8-kilometer bike trail for bikers of all experience levels to ride to their hearts’ delight.  Formally opened in a special event held last January 20, the welcoming loop, set against relaxing and inviting green fields ..read more

The T100 race series features eight 100-kilometer races, with each having a $250,000 prize fund Photo from T100Triathlon/Instagram London (Reuters) – A new “T100” race series for longer distance triathlon was launched on Jan. 30, with eight star-studded 100-kilometer races featuring a prize pot that looks certain to tempt the best of both Ironman-distance and Olympic distance athletes. Jointly launched by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and governing body World Triathlon, the T100 will feature races comprising a 2K swim, 80K bike, and 18K run that will last around a TV-friendly ..read more

In Siberia, 38 runners competed in “very scary” marathon and half marathon events Oymyakon, Russia (Reuters) – A group of hardy Russians took part on Friday in one of the world’s most extreme running contests—a marathon held at -52 degrees Celsius (-62 Fahrenheit). Runners underwent medical checks before the start of the event in Oymyakon, a settlement in Siberia, and were provided with broth, hot tea, and snacks at refreshment points along the route. Wrapped up from head to foot against the cold, a total of 38 people competed in the marathon and half marathon events, local media said. Alisa M ..read more

Learning how to be comfortable alone teaches athletes an all-important lesson Photo from Flyingdonv/Instagram When people first meet me, they usually think of me as somewhat of an extrovert. I find it easy to talk to, relate to, and mingle with people no matter what their background or personality is. My time in the academe exposed me to all sorts of people such that I was trained to relate to each person better. It’s also one of the reasons why I find it easy to be a coach. I enjoy hearing people’s stories and helping them with their personal goals. However, when I’m by myself or with my imme ..read more

Jenny Hoffman said the feat was “something she’d always dreamed about” Photo by Jill Yeomans You know the old saying about if you want something, you should just go and do it? That’s exactly what Jenny Hoffman did when she crossed the US on foot—all 3,000 miles of the Lower 48—in a little over a month and a half. Earlier this month, Hoffman, a 45-year-old American physicist and Harvard physics professor, arrived in New York City after setting out from San Francisco. She completed the cross-country run after 47 days, 12 hours, and 35 minutes. Though the feat itself is impressive enough, what’s ..read more

Despite a grayish brown smog settling, some 30,000 marathoners set off at the 2023 Beijing Marathon By Liz Lee | Photos by Tingshu Wang/Reuters Beijing (Reuters) – Runners undeterred by thick smog engulfing the Chinese capital ran the Beijing Marathon maskless on Sunday, many wearing shorts in one of the warmest Octobers on record. Despite a grayish brown smog settling, some 30,000 marathoners set off at 7:30 a.m. (2330 GMT) from Tiananmen Square on the route through four districts of the Chinese capital over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Beijing was the second most polluted major city in the world ..read more

From a high heart rate to cramps, here’s how to troubleshoot your way out of these common race day scenarios Lead photo by Getty Images/Unsplash+ Multisport races, specifically triathlons, have the understandable reputation of being hard to plan around and manage. As an athlete, not only do you have to learn and train for three sports, the logistics for each are also complicated by themselves. Pool access, a decent cycling route or indoor setup, and a run venue are all important but often not easily addressed. On top of that, traveling to a race is a large production number; most of which revo ..read more