The perspective of Craig Evans
Craig Evans was the runner-up at the recent ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, but unlike the winner Conrad Stoltz, this Tennessee resident has a full time job. Find out more about him here. 5.24.12
Craig Evans was the runner-up at the recent ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, but unlike the winner Conrad Stoltz, this Tennessee resident has a full time job. Find out more about him here. 5.24.12
What We Have Noticed: Nuun, Kask ...We looked closer at the Nuun All Day tabs, the Kask Mojito helmet, the Zegama Aizkorri trail marathon, The Road Back book and the Drop The Hammer t-shirt. 5.23.12
Wrenched by the Boulder SC
The Service Course is a service-and-repairs-only shop located in Boulder, CO. Founded by two former ProTour mechanics, they offer a unique service that gives the rest of us access to repair quality and speed typically reserved for the elite. 5.23.12
The Service Course is a service-and-repairs-only shop located in Boulder, CO. Founded by two former ProTour mechanics, they offer a unique service that gives the rest of us access to repair quality and speed typically reserved for the elite. 5.23.12
The Brownlee domination
The Brownlee brothers Alistair and Jonathan have been putting on quite a show of domination the last few years, and more is still likely to come. Sal Farruggia takes a closer look at these fast young Brits. 5.22.12
The Brownlee brothers Alistair and Jonathan have been putting on quite a show of domination the last few years, and more is still likely to come. Sal Farruggia takes a closer look at these fast young Brits. 5.22.12
Ironman Texas recapJordan Rapp and Mary Beth Ellis were the champions of the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas, but there was much more going on - nicely captured in this video from Ironman. 5.22.12
Meet Danielle Kehoe
Age grouper Danielle Kehoe was the 3rd overall female at the 2012 Ironman St. George and is now looking to step up to the Pro ranks. We had a few words with the Colorado Springs, CO resident. 5.21.12
Age grouper Danielle Kehoe was the 3rd overall female at the 2012 Ironman St. George and is now looking to step up to the Pro ranks. We had a few words with the Colorado Springs, CO resident. 5.21.12
Ospaly, Gajer take 70.3 Austria
Filip Ospaly took his third Ironman 70.3 Austria title in 3:54:45 and held off a pretty stellar field in the process. Julia Gajer ran down Natascha Badmann and held off Erika Csomor to take the women's title. 5.20.12
Filip Ospaly took his third Ironman 70.3 Austria title in 3:54:45 and held off a pretty stellar field in the process. Julia Gajer ran down Natascha Badmann and held off Erika Csomor to take the women's title. 5.20.12
Jones, Bennett take 5i50 Kansas City
Jordan Jones of Golden, Colorado edged Jon Bird of Canada by 22 seconds and Laura Bennett of Boulder, Colorado topped Jillian Peterson by 2:37 to win the elite crowns at the 5i50 Kansas City Triathlon. 5.20.12
Jordan Jones of Golden, Colorado edged Jon Bird of Canada by 22 seconds and Laura Bennett of Boulder, Colorado topped Jillian Peterson by 2:37 to win the elite crowns at the 5i50 Kansas City Triathlon. 5.20.12
Lance wins IM 70.3 Florida
Seven time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong blew away the field with a dominating 2:01:13 bike and a race best 1:15:56 run to win Ironman 70.3 Florida by a wide margin. Jessica Jacobs took the women's title. 5.20.12
Seven time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong blew away the field with a dominating 2:01:13 bike and a race best 1:15:56 run to win Ironman 70.3 Florida by a wide margin. Jessica Jacobs took the women's title. 5.20.12
Matthews, Kaye win Memphis
Paul Matthews of Australia and Alicia Kaye of Clermont, Florida won the men’s and women’s overall titles at the 5i50 series Memphis in May Triathlon on a new course in Robinsonville, Mississippi. 5.20.12
Paul Matthews of Australia and Alicia Kaye of Clermont, Florida won the men’s and women’s overall titles at the 5i50 series Memphis in May Triathlon on a new course in Robinsonville, Mississippi. 5.20.12
Dye, Luxford win Columbia Tri
Cameron Dye’s 2nd-best swim and race-best bike gave him a 2:37 margin of victory over Andrew Yoder; Annabel Luxford’s race-best bike propelled her to the win over Leanda Cave at the 5150 Columbia Triathlon. 5.20.12
Cameron Dye’s 2nd-best swim and race-best bike gave him a 2:37 margin of victory over Andrew Yoder; Annabel Luxford’s race-best bike propelled her to the win over Leanda Cave at the 5150 Columbia Triathlon. 5.20.12
Rapp, Ellis supreme in Texas
Jordan Rapp stormed to the win at the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas in 8:10:44 thanks in part to a race best 2:46:55 run. Mary Beth Ellis grabbed the women's title in course record time of 8:54:58. 5.19.12
Jordan Rapp stormed to the win at the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas in 8:10:44 thanks in part to a race best 2:46:55 run. Mary Beth Ellis grabbed the women's title in course record time of 8:54:58. 5.19.12
Stoltz, Paterson win ITU Cross Worlds
Conrad Stoltz held off Craig Evans to defend his ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship and Lesley Paterson ran down 2011 champ Melanie McQuaid to take the women’s crown at Pelham, Alabama. 5.19.12
Conrad Stoltz held off Craig Evans to defend his ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship and Lesley Paterson ran down 2011 champ Melanie McQuaid to take the women’s crown at Pelham, Alabama. 5.19.12
Del Corral, Vesterby in Lanzarote
Victor Del Corral passed fading long time leader Philip Graves halfway through the marathon to take the win at Ironman Lanzarote Canarias. Michelle Vesterby took charge of the women's race early on and earned the win. 5.19.12
Victor Del Corral passed fading long time leader Philip Graves halfway through the marathon to take the win at Ironman Lanzarote Canarias. Michelle Vesterby took charge of the women's race early on and earned the win. 5.19.12
A few words with Will Kelsay
XTERRA Pro Will Kelsay is racing the ITU Cross Tri World Championships in Oak Mountain State Park Alabama this weekend and we had a chat with him to see what he is up to and if he is ready. 5.19.12
XTERRA Pro Will Kelsay is racing the ITU Cross Tri World Championships in Oak Mountain State Park Alabama this weekend and we had a chat with him to see what he is up to and if he is ready. 5.19.12
What We Have Noticed: skratch labs, clif ...
With another busy week coming to an end, we take a look at the new skratch labs nutrition brand, the clif Gary's Panforte bar, the Prologo Zero PAS Nack saddle and the I am the motor t-shirt. 5.18.12
With another busy week coming to an end, we take a look at the new skratch labs nutrition brand, the clif Gary's Panforte bar, the Prologo Zero PAS Nack saddle and the I am the motor t-shirt. 5.18.12
2012 USAT Hall of Fame USAT Hall of Fame inducted worthies Ethel Autorino, Bob Babbitt and Sally Edwards, while the addition of Scott Tinley, Mark Allen and Scott Molina reunited triathlon’s Big Four. 5.16.12
Watch out for James Hodge
Aussie James Hodge took the win at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton, and suspect there is more to come along those lines for this 20-year old Pro, and Hodge actually still raced as an age grouper in Beijing last year. 5.16.12
Aussie James Hodge took the win at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton, and suspect there is more to come along those lines for this 20-year old Pro, and Hodge actually still raced as an age grouper in Beijing last year. 5.16.12
WTC Sells Lava Magazine
Lava Magazine, the brainchild start-up of Ironman executive, and former Triathlete Magazine owner, John Duke, was sold by WTC to four investors, including its founder John Duke. 5.16.12
Lava Magazine, the brainchild start-up of Ironman executive, and former Triathlete Magazine owner, John Duke, was sold by WTC to four investors, including its founder John Duke. 5.16.12
Kahlefeldt weathering TB scare
Brad Kahlefeldt, Australia’s top Olympic men’s triathlete, awaits one more test to be cleared of tuberculosis scare after suffering stabbing lung pains at ITU World Triathlon Series race in San Diego. 5.15.12
Brad Kahlefeldt, Australia’s top Olympic men’s triathlete, awaits one more test to be cleared of tuberculosis scare after suffering stabbing lung pains at ITU World Triathlon Series race in San Diego. 5.15.12
Macca's Specialized VengeToday we take a closer look at the Specialized Venge ITU race bike of 2-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack. 5.22.12
Failing and Flying
After posting my speech following Ironman Canada 2011 here, I was stunned by the reception it received. While I can't promise to fill my own shoes, I hope this resonates with at least some of you. 5.21.12
After posting my speech following Ironman Canada 2011 here, I was stunned by the reception it received. While I can't promise to fill my own shoes, I hope this resonates with at least some of you. 5.21.12
Not without a banana
Many of us have distinct rituals before a race and this author insists to have at least one banana as part of his pre-race meal. We also inquired about the rituals of various professional athletes. 5.21.12
Many of us have distinct rituals before a race and this author insists to have at least one banana as part of his pre-race meal. We also inquired about the rituals of various professional athletes. 5.21.12
Laura Bennett's BMCToday we take a closer look at the BMC Teammachine SLR01 of US Olympian Laura Bennett. Bennett grabbed that coveted spot in San Diego. 5.17.12
Zoot Kalani 2.0 (2012)
When you see a heel loop, and a tongue loop, for fast and easy entering, the shoe was designed with triathletes in mind. The laces can be tightened in one pull. A lace lock and you're good to go. 5.16.12
When you see a heel loop, and a tongue loop, for fast and easy entering, the shoe was designed with triathletes in mind. The laces can be tightened in one pull. A lace lock and you're good to go. 5.16.12
Specialized Trivent unveiledMaster shoe builder Rob Cook and his team at Specialized debuted a shoe at the San Diego WTS ready to meet the demands required of ITU’s blazing fast transitions. 5.16.12
Giant TCX Advanced SL buildWith more cyclocross bike features on the way we are starting today with a special Giant TCX Advanced SL build. 5.15.12
Tire Sealants
This is, to date, your definitive overview of tire sealants, for training and racing, for all types of tires, and tubes, and tires without tubes. Including how to make your own home brew. 5.15.12
This is, to date, your definitive overview of tire sealants, for training and racing, for all types of tires, and tubes, and tires without tubes. Including how to make your own home brew. 5.15.12
Helen Jenkins' Giant TCR Helen Jenkins came to San Diego with a big number 1 on her back but did not let pressure get to her. Here is a look at her race winning Giant TCR Advanced SL. 5.15.12
J Brownlee's Boardman AiR Today we take a closer look at the Boardman AiR 9.8 of ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego winner Jonathan Brownlee. 5.13.12
Rappstar's Specialized Shiv TriJordan Rapp will be competing on a Specialized Shiv Tri S-Works this year and we had a closer look at his very clean setup, and we mean clean in more than one way. 5.08.12
For Some, the Race Most Sublime is That Which is Yet Uncontested
One former pro triathlete has moved onto a new challenge: the longest solo swim in history. Paul Lundgren will attempt the first solo Sea of Cortez crossing, which would set an unassisted world record. 5.07.12
One former pro triathlete has moved onto a new challenge: the longest solo swim in history. Paul Lundgren will attempt the first solo Sea of Cortez crossing, which would set an unassisted world record. 5.07.12
Objects Of DesireOpinions will clearly be divided when it comes to objects of desire and that is actually a good thing. Here though are 6 of the most desirable triathlon bikes in the opinion of this editor. 5.07.12
Patents' Effect on Tri Products
We examine several patents held by cycling and triathlon companies, and the competitive boxing match that ensues. Are the original products still the best, or is newer always better? Read on. 5.04.12
We examine several patents held by cycling and triathlon companies, and the competitive boxing match that ensues. Are the original products still the best, or is newer always better? Read on. 5.04.12
A day with SRM USAWe visited the US Service Center of Germany-based SRM in Colorado Springs, CO to see what is going on behind the doors of this popular power meter brand. 5.01.12
A look at the new SRAM RedSome refer to it as a 2013 SRAM Red group while others call it a 2012 edition, but no matter what name you might want to call it, we are having a closer look at the newest high-end group from this brand. 5.01.12
