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What's more rewarding: making the journey or reaching destination? For triathletes who have participated in the ultimate test of endurance known as Ironman, the answer might surprise you. Read the story »
It's a problem that confronts the North American long-distance triathlete every winter: what to do during the offseason. Take a couple weeks off, then plow right back into heavy mileage? Hang the bike in the garage rafters, don't look at it for months, pack on 15 pounds, then start shedding the winter coat? Or maybe step outside your swim-bike-run comfort zone and sample something completely different, keeping the mind and body sharp? Read the story »
The race started with a grand celebration seaside alongside the dazzling Caribbean Ocean. The temperature was just right and the water was calm and crystal clear. Pre-race activities were highlighted by several acrobatically trained dolphins in the setting of a beautiful national treasure called Chankanab Park, where some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world is located. Hearing the Mexican National Anthem was, I admit, a little odd, but hearing the enthusiasm from the locals gave me a feeling that the race was going to be memorable. They did not disappoint. Read the story »
There's a certain editor at Ironman.com who proudly holds the record for last minute shopping - one year he completed his list on Christmas Eve in the duty free section of Frankfurt Airport, literally arriving home, just in time, with presents in hand. Read the story »
At Vineman 70.3 in July I was at the rolldown to hear the words "you are going to the World Championships" said to others in younger age groups. As the awards reached my age group, 40 to 44, I heard the organizer announce that there were 10 slots for the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida. Within the top 10 finishers, only one slot was taken, which meant that for the first time in my life, the words "you are going to the World Championships" were being said to me, despite the fact that I had finished well back in the age group field. It was a great reminder that it's always worth going to the rolldown after an event. Read the story »
It's time for our annual gift to all Ironman and 70.3 spouses and significant others! In this, the first of our multi-story Christmas Toys series, we offer some gift ideas sure to bring a huge grin to the face of the Ironman in your life this holiday. Today we outline the oh-so-relaxing Ironman Inversion Tables, Timex's impressive Ironman Race Trainer, our favorite running shoes (the K-Swiss K-Ona) and the CompuTrainer Real Course Videos, which you can pick up for half price until Christmas. Read the story »
Designed to provide the ultimate Ironman experience to the world's top business leaders, in just one year the Ironman XC Executive Challenge has become both a popular, and competitive, venue for top level executives to participate in an Ironman race and to compete for a slot at the Ford Ironman World Championship. Read the story »
Getting into and out of your wetsuit in competition doesn't have to be a huge challenge. Ironman partner, Aquasphere, provides this video of Katya Meyers demonstrating how to change into and out of a wetsuit in competition. Read the story »
