Sports And Health

The cross-border half-Ironman is the TV chef’s first since a bad bike crash in 2024.

Hradec Králové is once again gearing up for an unforgettable sporting event. This August, the city will host the IRONMAN 70.3 Hradec Králové triathlon race, aiming to build on the success of last year’s premiere and attract visitors from around the globe to Eastern Bohemia.

Most people know Marcela Joglová as a top marathon runner, but now she’s taking on a new role as ambassador for the IRONMAN 70.3 race in Hradec Králové. How did this connection come about?

Strava, the app for active people, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Runna, a UK-headquartered tech company developing personalized running training plans and coaching. The acquisition unites the world’s largest fitness community with a leading app in the fiercely competitive running training space, creating compelling value for users and shareholders of both companies.

With a historic third consecutive marathon win by Mark Kiptoo, course records in the half marathon for both women and men, a lively finish at Sechseläutenplatz, and a record number of participants, the event turned into a true celebration of running.

NHL legend and championship-winning captain Zdeno Chára has found a new passion after retiring from his hockey career. After hanging up his skates, he embraced running and triathlon. This year, he will compete in the prestigious IRONMAN 70.3 event in Hradec Králové. How did he get into triathlon, and what fascinates him about this sport?