Triathlon
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Ironmanlife: Kim Pace and the IronDames
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Yesterday
What would you do if you were given this choice by your doctor: undergo dramatic "salvage" surgery (including a hysterectomy along with removal of your lymph nodes and colon) or die in a year. How many of you would choose neither and, instead, start training for an Ironman? That's what Kim Pace did. Diagnosed with cervical cancer on December 17, 2007 (Merry Christmas!), Pace was initially… Full Story »
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'12 Olympic triathlon will run through Hyde Park
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Sep 2, 2010
LONDON (AP) -- Triathletes at the 2000 Olympics had to negotiate Sydney's shark-infested harbor, so the ducks and geese of London's Hyde Park seem unlikely to cause much fear in 2012. Revealing their plans for the first "downtown" triathlon since… Full Story »
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Santa Rosa Island Triathlon: Swim, Bike, Run and Party!
Cool Running News &bull Sep 2, 2010
Santa Rosa Island Triathlon: Swim, Bike, Run and Party!Beautiful Pensacola Bay beckons! Enjoy the warm, clear waters, white sand beaches and tropical paradise that is Santa Rosa Island. And participate in one of the most enjoyable triathlons in the USA. Are you looking for one good reason to compete in the 15th annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon (SRITRI) on October 2nd? Here's four great reasons-the swim, the bike, the run and the after party. With a 600-yard swim in the warm waters of the Gulf, an 18-mile bike ride through white sand dunes and a fast and flat 5K run… Full Story »
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Ironmanlife: Hall of Fame Athlete Jim MacLaren Dies
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Sep 1, 2010
As one of the first paratriathletes to complete the Ironman World Championship, Jim MacLaren inspired the world with his incredible determination and drive. The Ironman Hall of Fame inductee died on Monday night at the age of 47. Hit by… Full Story »
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Lava Magazine App now available
Ironman.com News &bull Aug 31, 2010
For those wishing to get their dose of "serious triathlon" on their phones and tablets, LAVA magazine is now available on the iTunes app store. The application provides access to the same bi-monthly digital magazine that's being offered to international… Full Story »
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Jason Lester Publishes Running on Faith
Ironman.com News &bull Aug 31, 2010
Four-time Ironman finisher, Jason Lester, celebrated the release of his first book on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. The book is called Running on Faith: the Principles, Passion and Pursuit of a Winning Life. Running on Faith begins with an account of Lester's 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship race. Other chapters recount other races, including his first Ironman - the 2007 Ironman Arizona, the 2007 Ironman Western Australia Triathlon, the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship and the 2009 Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, as well as his Ultraman Canada Championships… Full Story »
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Squat 5x3 @ 60kg
Go Hard &bull Aug 30, 2010
Chicago Triathlon RR - I've done a lot of things at races; knocked on someone's door to ask if I could use their bathroom, stopped to fix someone's flat, crashed into another com... The flashing wings of kingfishers and the… Full Story »
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Fretta, Haskins take Chicago Triathlon titles - Chicago Tribune
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 30, 2010
Fretta, Haskins take Chicago Triathlon titles Chicago Tribune Eric Weiss was among the thousands still on the course in the 2007 Chicago Marathon when officials halted the race after 3 ... and more Full Story »
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Jez Bragg, Lizzy Hawker Win Truncated 2010 Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc
A Trail Runner's Blog &bull Aug 29, 2010
Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultrarunning, and triathlon racing in the USA. I enjoy the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of outdoor events and the chance to meet cool people. This blog contains interviews, research, original fiction, new product… Full Story »
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Morales and Gianinn victorious in Ironman 70.3 Brazil
Ironman.com News &bull Aug 29, 2010
Argentina's Ezequiel Morales let his feet do the talking at the Ironman 70.3 Brazil today while winning the fifth edition of the Ironman 70.3 Brazil in Penha, Brazil. Morales ran more than eight-minutes faster than his closet rival and second… Full Story »
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Ironmanlife: Brittany Banker's Incredible Journey
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Aug 27, 2010
Determined? Doesn't even begin to cover it. Crazy? That's what her doctors think, but she doesn't care. Inspiring? Definitely. She's 25. She has a six-year-old daughter. She has overcome two bouts of cancer. Last year she did her first 70.3 distance race ... Sunday's Ironman is going… Full Story »
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Ironman 70.3 Brazil Preview
Ironman.com News &bull Aug 26, 2010
The Ironman 70.3 series heads to South America this weekend. Ironman 70.3 Brazil will be held in the town of Penha, located 120 km's north of Florianopolis, home of Ironman Brazil, both located in the State of Santa Catarina. Penha, know for… Full Story »
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Running notebook: Marathon returns to Galveston - Houston Chronicle
Google News: Marathon &bull Aug 26, 2010
Online registration is now open for the Galveston Mardi Gras Marathon and Half Marathon, which will debut Feb. 20 in that city. It will be the first time a marathon has been run in Galveston since the mid '90s. We… Full Story »
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Looking forward to Louisville
Ironman.com News &bull Aug 25, 2010
They don't do anything "halfway" in Louisville, Kentucky - which becomes immediately apparent to the competitors almost as soon as they arrive for the Ironman. Now entering its fourth year, Ford Ironman Louisville has already become a unique stop in the Ironman series and this year promises more of… Full Story »
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Triathlete Survey Results
Frayed Laces &bull Aug 25, 2010
Recently a big-name triathlon magazine conducted their annual survey. They had over 3,000 US residents respond, and generated some interesting statistics. Due to confidentiality I can't publish the whole report, but I would like to share some of the highlights with you. Demographics The… Full Story »
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Youth Olympics: U.S. basketball falls to Greece
SI.com Wires: Track and Field &bull Aug 23, 2010
SINGAPORE(AP) -- The United States boys basketball team ended a disappointing run at the Youth Olympics on Monday by losing to Greece 34-24 in the bronze medal game of a new 3-on-3 format. The inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore features… Full Story »
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Jacobs and Tisseyre Reign in the Philippines
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Aug 22, 2010
In its second year, Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines dished up challenging hot and humid conditions, with Australian Pete Jacobs and Canadian Magali Tisseyre reigning supreme over challengers and nature. Over 800 competitors started on Sunday morning at the Camsur Watersports Complex, with temperatures and the humidity rising from there. That didn't… Full Story »
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Ironmanlife: Can you help us out?
Ironman.com News &bull Aug 20, 2010
I always have to take a deep breath as I hear Mike Reilly get ready to introduce the Ford Everyday Hero at the Ironman races sponsored by Ford. Us hardened journalists are supposed to stay at an arm's length from the stories. We're supposed to remain objective. Dry eyes and steady voices are required when it's time for us to ask questions.… Full Story »
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Changes to World Championship On-Course Photography Process
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Aug 20, 2010
World Triathlon Corporation announces changes to the on-course photography process for this year's Ford Ironman World Championship and Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, Presented by Ford. To reduce the volume of on-course vehicles and traffic, increase safety and further enhance the athlete experience, the following changes will be implemented: A new photography site (www.EnduraPix.com) will launch the first week of October, offering high quality on-course imagery and, in its first year, will feature photos from both World Championship events for purchase. Motorcycle and vehicle access to the bike and run… Full Story »
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Champion Returns For Second Ironman 70.3 Philippines
IronmanLife Radio Podcast &bull Aug 20, 2010
Twelve months ago, history was made in the Philippines with the success of the inaugural Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines event. This weekend, with double the number of competitors, strong local support and the first IronKids Philippines, the bar looks set to… Full Story »
