The third Ironman 70.3 triathlon race of the weekend was the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Boise race in Boise, Idaho. Over 1,000 triathletes took on the 1.2 mile Swim, 56 mile Bike and 13.1 mile Run course.

Terenzo Bozzone of New Zealand and Kate Major of Australia claim the victories today in Boise at the inaugural running of the triathlon race. Terenzo lead out of the swim had to chase down Chris Lieto on the half marathon to claim the victory. Kate's overall solid performance on the course today lead her to victory over second place Desiree Ficker.
 
2008 Ironman 70.3 Boise Results:

Triathlon: Ironman 70.3 Augusta
When: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Where: Augusta, Georgia, USA
Divisions: Professionals, Age Group,
Website: www.ironmanaugusta.com

The Ironman 70.3 Series expands into Georgia with the addition of the Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon race, the 31st race in the ever expanding series. The race will take place in the classic southern city of Augusta, Georgia on Sunday, September 27, 2009 with a field limit of 2,000 triathletes.

The 1.2 mile swim will be a point-to-point course in the Savannah River exiting at the Augusta Rowing Club Complex. Ironman 70.3 Augusta will offer athletes the unique opportunity to race in two states, as the single loop 56 mile bike course will take athletes into the great state of South Carolina through the beautiful countryside before returning to Augusta. Athletes will then run a two loop 13.1 mile course through the downtown community of Augusta finishing near the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

The race will offer a $25,000.00 professional prize purse and 50 age group slots to the Ironman World Championship 70.3 race in Clearwater, Florida.

According to a story in The Des Moines Register (Hy-Vee Triathlon to be held in West Des Moines) the Hy-Vee Triathlon will be relocated to West Des Moines because of flooding in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. The 2-day event is scheduled for June 21-22. The move could cause havoc in the USA Olympic Triathlon Team selection process.

At this point as a result of the move, the age-group triathlon race will be turned into a Duathlon which will consist of a 10km Run, a 40km Bike and another 5km Run.

Officials have not determined the final details for the Des Moines BG Triathlon World Cup. Without a swimming stage, the Hy-Vee Triathlon may not meet the requirements as a USA Olympic qualifier event. Hy-Vee Triathlon officials and the International Triathlon Union will decide whether to include a swimming stage or not.

The Hy-Vee Triathlon is part of an Olympic qualifying system that will determine the final male and female representatives for the team representing the United States in August in Beijing, China.

Officials will be working feverishly to finalize all details especially with USA Triathlon to determine whether it will be part of the USA Olympic qualifying process or not. Things could still change if the weather conditions in Iowa don't improve. For further details, check the event website: Hy-Vee Triathlon

A new Fall 1/2 iron distance triathlon event has been added to the 2008 triathlon calendar in northeast tip of Florida. The new Atlantic Coast Triathlon is set to take place on Amelia Island in early October and is being setup by DRC Sports.

Triathlon: Atlantic Coast Triathlon at Amelia Island
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 7:30 AM
Where: Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA
Divisions: Age Group, Relays
Website: www.drcsports.com

The triathlon will consist of a 1.2 mile swim in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean from the main beach in Fernandina Beach. (Wetsuits will most likely be optional as expected water temperature is around 76 degrees.) Then a 56 mile bike ride thru scenic Amelia Island on a flat and fast course and finish with a 13.1 mile out and back run that should have plenty of shade.

The race will be limited to 800 triathletes and will feature relay teams.

Superior, WI (June, 12, 2008) - If you are planning on participating in the 2nd annual Burrito Union 10-hour Triathlon at Pattison State Park in Wisconsin, you better bring your swim, bike and run stuff as well as your grill, cooler and lawn chair; this race is a party!

Here’s how it works. The triathlon consists of a 600 meter swim, 14 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. The person or team that does the most triathlons in the quickest time in 10 hours wins. You can do the race solo, as a 2-person relay, or 3-person relay.

Co-race director, Rod Raymond says, “The BU 10-hour is for partiers with an exercise problem! We’ll have a hot tub at the park, karaoke, open mic w/ guitar and bongos, and tons of food and beverages. Last year we had some teams do one triathlon, then stoke up the grill and cheer the rest of the day. It was hilarious! So while your teammates are out pounding it out on the bike, you could be behind the microphone singing ‘Blowin in the wind.’”

Co-race director Clayton Keim states that, “while this race is fun and laid back, the organization is top notch. We have a great timing crew, water safety team, road officials, great give-aways and sweet awards. This is a great course with a down home crowd. You will leave different than you were when you arrived!”

If you are looking for a unique experience, rustle up some other crazy and wacky friends and check out the Burrito Union 10-hour triathlon on September 6, 2008 in Superior, Wisconsin.

Website: www.BurritoUnion10HourTri.com

This year’s Ironman European Championship / Ironman Germany is still 10 days out but registration for this popular European Ironman event will open early for next year race.

Because of the tremendous demand during the past years and also to give those athletes who will leave for holidays after this year´s race a chance to register early.

Next year’s Ironman Germany triathlon is scheduled to take place on July 5, 2009. Registration will open tomorrow June 25, 2008 at 10 AM Frankfurt time (4 AM EDT, 1 AM PDT). As is the case with all the European Ironman events, entries are expected to sell out in just a matter of hours so if you hope to compete next year set your alarm clocks!

Visit the event website for additional information: www.ironman.de

Another new half iron distance triathlon event has been added to this year's calendar of events, this time in New York. The 1st Annual Toughman Half Ironman triathlon will take place in beautiful Croton Point Park, in Westchester County.

Triathlon: Toughman Half Ironman
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 7:00 AM
Where: Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, New York, USA
Divisions: Age Group, Clydesdales / Athenas, Relays
Website: westchestertoughman.com

The triathlon will consist of a 1.2 mile swim in a protected area of the Hudson river, a 56 mile rolling bike course throughout scenic Westchester County and a 13.1 mile run with some challenging hills in and around the Croton Dam. Course maps have not been posted on the race website as of this posting.

A prize purse of $3500 will be awarded as follows, $1000 - 1st place Male / Female, $500 - 2nd place Male / Female and $250 - 3rd place Male / Female. Awards will also be presented to:
- Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female for each 5 yr age group
- Top 3 Clydesdales (Men 200+ lbs)
- Top 3 Athenas (Women 140+ lbs)
- Top 3 Relay Teams