We start 2007 with a fantastic announcement: our sports drink supplier for the next three years will be Gatorade, which many of you will already know from events in other countries. We’re always looking for ‘best in class’ equipment suppliers and so the world’s most researched sports drink and the preferred choice of most of the world’s triathlon events was the obvious option. Put simply, we reckon nothing else works better to rehydrate and refuel your body, which means you should all be going stronger for longer in 07!

Gatorade will be provided at all hydration stops before, during and after the race and scientists from the Chicago-based Gatorade Sports Science Institute (www.gssiweb.com)will be providing key nutrition and hydration tips throughout the months ahead.