Down and dirty
Dextro Energy ambassador Sam Betten came first in the recent Dirt n Dust Triathlon 2012. He tells us why it’s such a special event. The Dirt N Dust Triathlon held in outback Queensland is one of my favourite races and one that I usually use to kick-off my season (this was my fourth year racing at the event). It is a really unique Read the Rest…
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Hervey Bay Triathlon
Dextro Energy’s newest ambassador is a very busy athlete. Merely a week after racing at the Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney, BEN HAMMOND was at it again last weekend. Travelling up to Hervey Bay with his girlfriend and family for what was originally intended as a holiday, Ben just happened to “stumble upon” the Hervey Bay Triathlon. Unable to resist, he Read the Rest…
ITU Icon: Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney
Dextro Energy would like to welcome a new ambassador to its team. BEN HAMMOND is a professional triathlete hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This 24-year-old is the co-founder of BT Cycle Solutions. Planning to compete around the world in 2012, Ben’s focus is ITU format, Olympic distance triathlon. So what better way to introduce Ben, than with his report on Read the Rest…
Tailor your nutrition
Different training and competing conditions will demand different types of sports nutrition. Dextro Energy athlete CAM PERKINS breaks it down for you here. You sweat more than most You need to replace those salts to prevent cramping so simply drinking water will not be enough – especially on a hot day. Make sure you put some Dextro Energy Isotonic or Hypotonic Read the Rest…
Noosa Triathlon Race Report
Dextro ambassador Cam Perkins came second in his AG in the recent Noosa Triathlon – an event he insists all triathletes run at least once in their life. The Noosa Triathlon should be on every triathlete’s “bucket list.” I raced my second Noosa Triathlon last weekend and am already itching to sign up for next year. Everything about this race is Read the Rest…
Winter Swimming
Not all of us are lucky enough to escape the chill of the Australian winter – like our good friend Alex Price. And that means we must endure dark cold mornings – you know when you can ‘see’ your breath, the grass is crunchy and the wind makes you shiver. And the thought of stripping down to your swimmers and Read the Rest…
Sam Betten on the Dirt n Dust Triathlon
This year’s Dirt n Dust festival saw more than 3000 competitors line up on the banks of the Eastern Creek for the Julia Creek Triathlon. The locals against the serious; the hardened competitors against the once a year racers- its all part of the fun in Julia Creek. At the finish line it was Sam Batten (mens) and Rachael Paxton Read the Rest…
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Ironman World Championship kicks-off this weekend
The Ironman World Championship kicks-off this weekend in Port Macquarie; and that means a burst of nerves and eager anticipation for the competing athletes and their families. But what exactly is it about an Ironman event that gets us so excited? And what- if anything should you change from your normal triathlon prep routine for an ironman event? We asked Read the Rest…
The Ups & Downs
Sport sure has its share of ups and downs… Sport sure has its share of ups and downs – and triathlons are no exception. A serious injury can knock you around; dealing with both the physical and mental impact can be equal to the challenges faced during competition. It’s not always doom and gloom though. And this week, one of Read the Rest…
