NewsIronmanlife: Another Fast Mom
How'd you like to have your child go to kindergarten with Sandra Wallenhorst's son, Philip? "My daddy's an Ironman," or "My daddy runs every day," junior might say. "My mommy's the fastest Ironman ever and she swims and runs and bikes almost every day. She trains 40 hours a week. According to your dad's bosses, that's more than your ol' man works," Philip could reply, ending any further attempts at one up-manship. Read the story »
Getting Ready for Frankfurt
There are a few people who consider the Frankfurter Sparkasse Ironman European Championship here in Frankfurt, Germany, to be the second most important Ironman race in the world. First on the list, of course, is a no-brainer - Kona's where it all began, Kona serves as the World Championship ... Kona is, well, Kona. Read the story »
Another Big Day Coming to Ironman Austria
Athletes from 49 nations will take part in the 11th Kärnten IRONMAN Austria on Sunday. The race features Marino Vanhoenacker after his fourth straight win, while Bella Bayliss, hopes to improve on her runner-up finish in Klagenfurt a year ago. Read the story »
Other Stories
Fran Arfaras profiles 2008 Kona Women's 65-69 Age Group Winner Louise McGonigal, Elmvale, Ontario, Canada »
Danish champion forced to quit the sport by heart malfunction »
Gaylia Lynn Osterlund recaps the 20th Anniversary Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake »
Kevin Mackinnon recaps an exciting day of racing at Ironman France »
Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake happening for the 20th time tomorrow »
Ford Ironman World Champion and Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Champion set to race at Vineman Ironman 70.3 »
Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Frankfurt, Germany
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2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 DVD
Relive the November 10, 2007 race with this DVD. Watch as Andy Potts, a highly decorated athlete with short-course success, sprinted to a first place 3:42:33 finish, while Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae broke the course record and claimed victory finishing at 4:07:25. In addition to the competitive professional field, more than 1,400 other triathletes ranging from 19 to 82 years old crossed the finish line, including Mark Rothbaum, manager of country music legend Willie Nelson, and Stacey Junio, who celebrated her recent weight loss in preparation for the event. $34.95 Available now.
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Official Ironman Louisville Camp Coming this July
After rave reviews in 2008, the Official Ironman Louisville Camp is back! The camp has been selling quickly and also offers an option for a combined camp/entry spot to Ford Ironman Louisville for those still looking to race an Ironman this summer. Highlights from the camp last year included cycling a loop of the beautiful rolling course in the countryside, a guided swim practice in the Ohio River, building nutrition plans for the race, planning strategies to deal with the heat and an overall fun and social atmosphere in a great city.
