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HITS Triathlon Series Debuts in New York State

2012-05-12T11:32:51Z

The region known for the eclectic sounds of the famed Woodstock and Mountain Jam music festivals and superb northern skiing may soon garner a new reputation as a triathlon hot-spot. HITS Triathlon Series will make its New York State debut in Hunter Mountain, New York June 9-10 and offer local and national triathletes alike a glimpse at what the northeast has to offer.

HITS Triathlon Series released a set of finalized maps this week for all five distances of the Hunter Mountain event. They feature swims in the pristine waters of North/South Lake, which sits within the boundaries of a spacious state park. The Sprint and Olympic distance bike and run courses experience the hills of New York State while still welcoming triathletes of varying levels. The bike and run courses for the Half and Full distance races boast dynamic routes, which include a 15 mile rolling warm-up, plenty of seated climbs and a sweeping decent into the village of Phoenicia.

Course maps for HITS Hunter Mountain are available online and can be viewed here.

"I have been an avid Triathlete and cyclist for more than 40 years and have had many opportunities to travel the roadways that makeup the HITS race taking place at Hunter Mountain," said Greg Seeley, Greene County Sheriff. "They are some of the most competitive and challenging roadways with the most beautiful views that you will ever experience anywhere in the Country."

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Registration is currently open for HITS Hunter Mountain, but will experience a price increase June 2. As an incentive to register early, all athletes who complete their registration by May 15 will receive a free parking pass for the entire weekend.

In an effort to encourage New York City triathletes to experience the swimming, biking and running potential of upstate New York, HITS has developed a ride and race package. The ride and race package offers transportation from New York City to the race site courtesy of Trailways, bike transport and free shuttle service between the race site and various lodging partner locations. For more information on the ride and race package, please e-mail info@HitsTriathlonSeries.com.

"Hunter Mountain is a hometown race for us and we can't wait to show it off to a dynamic group of athletes," said Mark H. Wilson, race director for HITS Triathlon Series. "Our goal is to offer quality, affordable races to triathletes from New York City, the northeast and beyond."

When Hunter Mountain is a wrap, HITS Triathlon Series will be back on the road traveling to Colorado for an event in Fort Collins July 28-29, followed by stops in Cooperstown, New York September 22-23 and Lake Havasu City, Arizona November 10-11. All upcoming events will present qualifying opportunities across all distances for the HITS Athlete of the Year Awards, which will be announced at the HITS Championship in Palms Springs, California December 1-2.

The weekend will also feature a HITS Fitness Festival, which will serve as the gathering place for participants and spectators to interact with local and national sponsors, fitness products, services, as well as event partners. Those interested in participating in the Fitness Festival can visit www.hitstriathlonseries.com/sponsorship, or contact Star Exiner-Walters at Star@HitsTriathlonSeries.com or 845.246.8833.

To register for HITS Triathlon Series - Hunter Mountain or any other upcoming event, please visit www.HitsTriathlonSeries.com.

About HITS, Inc.
HITS, Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing endurance sports events and hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS is dedicated to creating high-quality events in desirable destinations with unmatched, professional operations. For more information about the HITS Triathlon Series, please visit www.HitsTriathlonSeries.com.

Triathlon Pioneers Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame

2012-05-11T20:52:41Z

Three of triathlon's Big Four, two key contributors and a top age-grouper were formally inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Bahia Resort Hotel.

A sold-out crowd of nearly 300 friends, family members and multisport dignitaries gathered to honor pre-2000 elite triathletes Mark Allen, Scott Molina, and Scott Tinley; contributors Bob Babbitt and Sally Edwards; and age-grouper Ethel Autorino.

Plenty of the sport's biggest names were in attendance, including Dave Scott, the first member of the Big Four inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, and two-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack. Even Lance Armstrong, who had planned to attend the event, delivered a video message for the inductees. "Truth is, a triathlete won the Tour de France seven times," Armstrong said.

"It was an amazing night," said Chuck Graziano, chair of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Committee. "This was an incredible experience watching all six of the inductees tell stories that take everyone in the room back and show that these inductees have really shaped where the sport is today."

Sally Edwards
Sally Edwards, who has founded six fitness-related businesses, written 23 books, set a Master's Ironman world record and finished last in every Danskin triathlon so that another woman does not have to, talked about doing your best in all aspects of life.

"I volunteer to finish last, and I went from first to worst. In the USAT rankings, I am the worst triathlete in America," Edwards said. "It's the best place to be, because leading from the back is where we should be leading."

]]> Ethel Autorino
Autorino stands as one of the most decorated age-groupers in U.S. multisport history. She is a 10-time age-group winner at the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship and went on to capture six gold medals and one silver as a member of Team USA at the ITU World Championships.

"I've led an absolutely charmed life," Autorino said. "After winning races and finding out that I really enjoyed it, triathlons got more sophisticated. They even added bike racks."

Bob Babbitt
Babbitt has helped push the sport of triathlon to new heights through a myriad of contributions over the past 25 years. His work in the world of multisport media began when he co-founded Competitor Magazine in 1987 and helped launch Competitor Radio in 1990.

Babbitt spoke of his first Ironman and the nutrition his crew provided during the race, including a Big Mac, fries and a Coke. "I thought this would take me two days. I had no idea I could do it in one day," Babbitt said. "So I thought, 'there's going to be a band. There's going to be all sorts of people cheering for us at the finish. This is a pretty impactful event.' Instead there's chalk on the road and a light bulb. I hear this voice: 'hey you, you in the race? You're done.'"

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Mark Allen
Allen is recognized as one of triathlon's all-time greats, having captured six Ironman World Championship titles between 1989-95.

"This award for me is not so much honoring the accomplishments during my racing career, but the sum of all of [the Big Four's] accomplishments together," Allen said. "If we were all in a race together, there was about a 99 percent chance that one of us would be the champion. And when one of us won, it was a win for all of us."

Scott Molina
Molina stands as one of the most decorated triathletes in the history of the sport. Among his 104 professional triathlon victories are six USA Triathlon Elite National Championships -- including four straight from 1983-86 -- the 1988 Ironman World Championship and a pair of World's Toughest Triathlon titles.

A tearful Molina acknowledged those who had an impact in his career plus his fellow athletes in the Big Four. "To Dave Scott, who set the standard, to Mark Allen, who I chased, to ST [Tinley], who I probably spent a good 10-15,000 hours training with, this wouldn't be worth anything to me if I wasn't being inducted with you guys."

Scott Tinley
With nearly 100 career multisport victories, Scott Tinley ranks as one of the winningest triathletes of all time. After discovering the sport as a student at San Diego State in 1976, Tinley became a two-time Ironman World Championship winner, topping the podium in 1982 and 1985.

Tinley spoke about the first winner of the inaugural modern triathlon, Dr. Bill Phillips, whom he once asked, 'why triathlons?' Phillips told him it's something hard, but it's meaningful. Do what you can. "I never forgot that," Tinley said.

For full bios on all of the inductees, visit the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame page at www.usatriathlon.org/HOF2011

The USA Triathlon Hall of Fame was founded in 2008, and this year's class brings the total number of inductees to 19.

Source: USA Triathlon
Photos: Paul Phillips - Competitive Image

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Triathlon America Renamed Triathlon Business International

2012-05-11T17:20:48Z

Triathlon America, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, today announced it has expanded its organization to companies serving the triathlon industry around the world. As part of this effort, the organization has been renamed Triathlon Business International.

"When we first launched Triathlon America less than two years ago, we believed that US-based businesses serving the triathlon market were underserved and would benefit from their own industry association," said Jack Caress. "But triathlon is a global industry, and if we are truly committed to growing the sport and business of triathlon, it is essential that we expand our membership globally and facilitate opportunities to help our members grow their businesses internationally."

In the past year, Triathlon Business International has rolled out a number of resources and programs including a discount program for members, a certified retailer program and a comprehensive study conducted with Active Network of men and women participating in the sport of triathlon. Additionally, Triathlon Business International held its second annual industry conference and signed an agreement with the country's largest cycling show Interbike to create a 10,000 square foot space dedicated to triathlon.

As part of the launch of Triathlon Business International, the organization will explore additional opportunities to benefit members at trade shows and other events around the world. Additionally, Triathlon Business International will expand its board to include members based outside the U.S.

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About Triathlon Business International
Triathlon Business International is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon around the world. Founded by a group of industry leaders, Triathlon Business International advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport. For more information, please visit www.triathonbusinessintl.com.

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TriStar Rio de Janeiro Brings Brazil New Triathlon Concept

2012-05-11T14:08:24Z

Triathlon is rapidly growing and Star Events is offering something unique to the athletes worldwide in the best destinations. A new concept in the organization of high-quality triathlon events is arriving in Brazil this year. Rio de Janeiro, home of the 2016 Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup in 2014, will host the fun and charming TriStar111 and TriStar55.5 triathlon competitions on October 14, 2012.

The race course will be a real City Triathlon with a start from the beach in the bay of Guanabara. The stunning bike course will be on fully closed roads through the heart of the city and leading athletes along some of the most scenic spots in Rio, making them experience a mix of beautiful views on the sea, historic architecture and the modernity of the city. The run part will be held on a 5km loop along the sea. Rio will host a TriStar111 and a TriStar55.5, ideal for beginners and experienced triathletes who want to feel the new spirit of this well-known fun format which offers an easy recovery for the athletes. The TriStar111 Rio de Janeiro (1km swimming, 100km cycling and 10km running) is the premiere of this international triathlon series in South America and will offer a unique chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the world. TriStar55.5 is an easy triathlon format ideal to debut in this sport thanks to its distance: 500m swimming, 50km cycling and 5km running. TriStar's fun-focused format is accessible to both Individuals and Relay teams of 2 or 3.

Triathlon: TriStar Rio de Janeiro
When: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Events: TriStar111, TriStar55.5
Website: www.tristarseries.com

"We are very glad to bring this revolutionary and high-quality event to South America. Brazil is the perfect destination to merge sports and tourism in a perfect momentum for the country and for Rio de Janeiro. TriStar is growing and growing and we are looking forward to setting up in Rio a successful event, as the first step of Star Events in the region" said Star Events Chairman and CEO Georg Hochegger.

The inaugural edition of this race will be StarEvents entry into South America. It's part of the international series also held in other 15 different destinations in the world, such as Monaco, France, USA, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Estonia, the Caribbean or Croatia.

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TriStar is known as one of the most charming and fun triathlon formats in the world. Professional triathletes, former pro athletes from other sports and VIPs are participating in the TriStar events world-wide. Formula 1 drivers, such as Lucas di Grassi, Jenson Button, Bruno Senna or Alex Wurz have adopted some of these events as part of their trainings. Big names of the triathlon world, like the Brazilian Fernanda Keller, Chris McCormack, Olivier Marceau, Lothar Leder and many others are TriStar ambassadors and are taking part in many races.

TriStar is based on three core concepts: Fun, Environmental Protection and Social Responsibility. These events promote a fun and fit atmosphere without the apprehension of intense competition. Designed for amateur athletes and supported and co-developed by professional triathletes, the TriStar Series is making triathlon more accessible than ever.

TriStar Rio de Janeiro (a full weekend of sports and activities) is organized by Star Events South America, and is the result of a partnership between two agencies, ONE International Sport Business and Star Events. Brazilian racing driver Lucas Di Grassi is leading the local organization team of TriStar Rio de Janeiro.

Registration for the new event will opened shortly.

Further information on the new TriStar Rio de Janeiro event visit www.tristarseries.com

The TriStar label is presented by Star Events, a Monaco based company specializing in organizing high quality sports events that are focused on fun, social responsibility and environmental protection. The TriStar Series has grown to 29 races in these 15 destinations in less than three years: Nevis (St.Kitts and Nevis), Mallorca and Madrid (Spain), Lyon, Deauville and Cannes (France), Split (Croatia), Worms-Germany (Germany), Salzkammergut and Kufstein (Austria), Milton Keynes (United Kingdom), Estonia-Otepää (Estonia), Minnesota (USA), Monaco (Monaco) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). TriStar has introduced new distances to the sport of triathlon (A/N: 111km and 222km), officially recognized by ITU, as well as a brand new Team Racing Concept T5. More Info: www.tristarseries.com and www.star-events.cc 

CEO Challenges Acquired by Life Time Fitness

2012-05-10T16:28:47Z

CEO Challenges, the world leader in sport competitions for CEOs based in Boulder, CO, announced that the company was acquired by Life Time Fitness Inc, the Healthy Way of Life Company based in Minnesota, on April 23. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"The acquisition of CEO Challenges enhances Life Time's focus on providing the highest caliber participation experience for all of our event attendees from the C-suite and beyond," said Thomas Link, vice president of Life Time Media. "With the reach and reputation Ted Kennedy and his team have built throughout the industry, the inclusion of his company--and the events he partners with--is a great addition to the Life Time Athletic Events family."

"The knowledge, support, and resources available to CEO Challenges from this new association with Life Time Fitness will result in a better experience for our CEO Challenge competitors," stated Ted Kennedy, President of CEO Challenges. "Our plans for the future include an expansion of the CEO Challenge concept to a number of new sports, and enhancements and upgrades to our current roster of world class events."

CEO Challenge events planned for 2012 include the Race Across America, YPO Triathlon Challenge, Leadville 100, George Hincapie CEO Cycling Challenge, and the inaugural CEO Endurance World Championship that will be made into 'The Fittest CEO' TV show.

]]> About CEO Challenges
CEO Challenges is the world leader in sport competitions designed specifically for CEOs, with the goal to find the world's best CEO in several sports. Founded in 2001 with the CEO Ironman Challenge, CEO Challenges has expanded to include CEO Endurance, Triathlon, Cycling, Driving, and Marathon Challenges in spectacular settings worldwide. Sponsors include Chartis Insurance, Forbes, Zeal Optics, XTERRA Wetsuits, and Boulder Coaching.
www.ceochallenges.com

About Life Time Fitness
As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (NYSE:LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest - or discovering new passions - both inside and outside of Life Time's distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Company's Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of May 7, 2012, the Company operated 100 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands in the United States and Canada. Life Time also operated five additional acquired facilities, which are in transition to become Life Time centers. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at www.lifetimefitness.com.

New Beijing International Triathlon in September

2012-05-09T17:48:17Z

IMG Worldwide, the world's leading sports, entertainment and media company, in partnership with the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing announced the formation of the Inaugural Beijing International Triathlon, set to take place Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Qing Long Lake Park, in the Fengtai District of Beijing, China. Triathletes from around the globe will take part in this all-new Olympic distance triathlon and enjoy the unique culture, tradition and hospitality of China. The race will also draw top professional triathletes who will compete for $100,000 in prize money.

This all-new triathlon will be part of the Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series, as the first qualifying event in Asia for the iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Coveted race slots for the infamous and grueling 2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will be awarded to the top 50 men and women across each group and division of this new race.

The course will showcase the eco-friendly environment and cultural attractions in Fengtai including a 1.5 km swim at the heart of Qing Long Lake Park; a challenging 40 km bike race through quaint villages of Fengtai to Qian Ling Mountain, the highest peak in Southwest Beijing; and a final 10 km run along stone paths, wooded trails and beautiful bridges showcasing the unique architecture of Qing Long Lake Park. This race will be part of an intimate three-day, lifestyle sports event that will showcase all the tradition and warmth China has to offer locals and visitors alike.

"IMG Worldwide is thrilled to support this inaugural event that solidifies Beijing as a racing destination and international sporting hub," said James Leitz, Senior Vice President of IMG. "We have been working closely with the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing and the Fengtai government to ensure that this race is successful in its first year and becomes an important annual event on the international triathlon calendar."

]]> The Beijing International Triathlon will also feature a Corporate Challenge Division to introduce the thriving corporate community in China to the sport of Triathlon. Companies will compete in a relay team format for the coveted Corporate Cup and the chance to return to the 2013 Beijing International Triathlon and defend their title.

In addition to the triathlon on Sunday, September 16, the weekend will include a welcome reception and dinner for all participants on Friday, September 14, as well as an all-day Fitness Expo showcasing products and services for health conscious consumers on Saturday, September 15. Participants and their families will also have the opportunity to enjoy pre-race city tours and course tours throughout Beijing and Fengtai.

Additionally, IMG will partner with Beijing Television (BTV) to produce a one hour program featuring the Beijing International Triathlon that will broadcast throughout Beijing as well as Austral-Asia, Americas, United Kingdom, Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.

"We are thrilled to host triathletes from around the world for the Beijing International Triathlon," said Fengtai District Vice-Governor Li Junhui. "Our goal is to develop the Fengtai District into an international sports, convention and leisure tourism destination that takes advantage of the area's eco-friendly environment and showcases the hot-springs resorts and cultural attraction."

The Beijing International Triathlon is owned by the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing and produced by IMG Worldwide. Interested participants are encouraged to register online early as space is limited at www.beijinginternationaltriathlon.com

Book Review: A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey

2012-05-09T12:45:47Z

In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii as a newcomer to the sport...

Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington shares her life story with American fans in her soon to be released biography A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey published by Hachette Book Group. Her story is not that of your typical Olympic-class athlete. She didn't live for sports growing up. Rather, sports were an outlet for life for Chrissie. And somehow along the way she discovered that sports could propel her life's ambitions and passions farther than she ever imagined.

Ask any average American triathlete the backstory on Wellington, and you will get a remarkably strange tale. Here's the most common version: "Oh, yeah, she mountain biked around Nepal, entered a triathlon and has never lost since." This book finally adds the layers of richness to the story that one would expect for a person who would eventually rewrite possibilities for women in the sport.

Chrissie did not dominate sports in school. She swam, she biked, and she ran, but never all in the same day. She did clearly excel in the pool. In high school, she rose to the top ranks of her local swim team. She even attracted enough notice to be recruited to one of the elite programs. However, joining the group meant leaving her friends on the team. In typical Chrissie fashion, she opted to hang with her mates and leave the elite competition for others.

]]> Passion drove most of her other important choices. She really wanted to make a difference for people living in poverty around the world. After graduating from college, she first worked for a small charity before landing a plum job at the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra). She quickly worked her way up the NGO ladder and found herself organizing a major conference on world development and leading negotiations with the Nigerian government. Heady stuff for a young woman just starting out in a promising career.

However, road races, long open water swims, and bike treks continued to beckon her time and passion. And probably most importantly, she began recording surprisingly strong performances for a woman who would just casually enter some very tough endurance events. Strong finishes in local half-marathons started to hint at the promise endurance racing held in store for her. Still, her most memorable athletic events seemed never to involve a timing clock - like completing a 2,000 mile bike ride with friends across Nepal.

The pivotal moment seems to be the Salford Triathlon. At that race, she qualified for the ITU Age Group World Championships in Lausanne. The pride and joy she felt in representing her country leaps from the page. Her performance at the event ultimately convinced her that she could turn professional. Through a web of connections, she ultimately put her professional fate in the hands of fabled (and controversial) triathlon coach Brett Sutton.

Her memoir offers a vivid picture of one of the most successful programs in forging talented athletes into world class competitors. The reader can feel the heat and humidity of Subic Bay as Chrissie and a group of household triathlete names do brutal workouts about as far from the glamorous race locations as they could find.

The book includes some great training advice for burgeoning triathletes. She includes an entire section on how she regularly trained for the long distance events. More importantly, though, the reader walks away with a sense of the passion required to be just that good at anything.

Chrissie may have stepped away from serious racing, but I will bet we'll hear a lot more from her on different topics in the coming years.

The hardcover book A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey from Hachette Book Group is due out in the US on May 15th. You can pre-order your copy at Amazon now.

Author: Paul Tyler

Paul Tyler is the founder of Triessential.com and a contributor here at TRIJUICE. Triessential offers an iPhone application that provides training tips and motivation every day throughout the entire year. Follow Paul on Twitter @triessential
www.triessential.com

Trismarter Athlete, Danielle Kehoe, 3rd at Ironman St. George

2012-05-08T18:34:06Z

Trismarter Triathlon Coaching & Nutrition is proud to announce that sponsored triathlete Danielle Kehoe finished 3rd overall female at the 2012 Ironman St. George triathlon, in St. George, Utah on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Kehoe, age 25 from Arvada, CO, competed among more than 1400 athletes who raced the Ironman event.

Kehoe raced in the Female 25-29 Age Group Division, however, by mile 40 of the bike, she led the entire amateur female field and was beginning to overtake the professional athletes who started 15 minutes prior to the amateurs.

"I was confident in my training and felt really good going into this race. I gave everything I had, and I am very pleased with the results," said Kehoe.

As the day progressed, she found herself running down the pro women, with the closest amateur female nearly 50 minutes behind her. Kehoe finished the day with the third fastest overall female time of 10:45:33, including the third fastest bike split, and the fourth fastest run split for all female competitors, including professionals.

"We came to St. George to make a statement," said Trismarter Coach Lee Gardner. "Danielle and I have been working hard all winter for today, and I think it shows. I knew from our training results that she would be competitive on a high level, and I'm glad that we were able to prove it today."

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Founded in 2006, Trismarter is on the cutting edge of current advances in triathlon training and sports nutrition. Trismarter's leadership in the industry is proof of our commitment to providing athletes with personalized triathlon coaching that incorporates both the art and
science of performance.

Contact: Lee Gardner, President, Trismarter.com LLC
917-825-1451
lee@trismarter.com

Toughman Triathlon Inaugurates a Closed Bike Course

2012-05-08T13:21:08Z

Race director and owner Dr. Richard Izzo spent a few minutes with us this weekend talking about changes this year made to the Toughman Triathlon bike course. In just 5 short years, Izzo has built one of the largest 70.3 distance races in the country held on the shores of the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson. Rich isn't about to rest on his laurels, though, as we learned. This year, he created a closed bike course that adds a completely new dimension to the race.

Paul: Looking back on 2011, what was the biggest improvement to the race?

Rich: I would say that every aspect of our race has improved over the last 4 years. But one of the things we are so proud of is our army of volunteers. In 2008, we had 50 volunteers whereas in 2011 there were 800 volunteers. We are on target for 1100 this year. This is a virtual army of people out there to cheer for the athletes.
We added more infrastructure for the 2011 race, from a VIP tent, spectator stands and 15 foot wind wing flags that lined the last mile of the race to an information center. Also our logistics team is up there with the best in the business having several key people that have been in the race organization business for over 30 yrs.

Paul: How many people participated?

Rich: Last year we had 1100 athletes register which made the race a sellout for the third consecutive year and mind you that was with increasing the amount of racers by 400 from the year before. For 2012 we expect a sellout again with an additional 300 racers.

Paul: Did the community appreciate the support for the 911 remembrances and memorial?

Rich: Our team debated if it was appropriate to have Toughman on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. After giving it much thought and with lots of input from the first responders who come out and race, we came to the conclusion that having the race on this date made it more special with the message being "We will persevere". This was the theme of the prayer done by Rev Anthony Stephens...who races every year.

Plus the race raised over $270,000 for 50 charities with the 9/11 Memorial at Croton Landing made from a piece of steel from the World Trade Center receiving a portion of every entry. This year we will be doubling the amount of charity money raised. We will also directly contribute funds to the 9/11 Memorial as well as the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption through the Toughkid's triathlon series Championship on Sept 8th. Our race allows racers as well as volunteers to fundraise for whatever charity they choose through the Toughman Community Fund.

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Paul: What are your goals this year?

Rich: Our goals for 2012 are threefold: first and foremost to give the age groupers a safe, great race experience. In that regard we have a CLOSED BIKE COURSE for 5 hrs. This is unprecedented in half iron circles. In fact we are one of the ONLY half iron race in the U.S. that will have this feature. This will enable all racers - especially first timers - to race hard without worrying about car traffic. Plus the new bike course will be faster with only 4 left turns and a lot less climbing. This will reduce climbing by 50% from the older course.

Next our goals are to grow an additional 20% which has been our annual growth rate since inception while at the same time giving the racers a big race feel.

Lastly, it is to get the public more involved in viewing the race. With this in mind, we will be doubling the amount of shuttles on race day with a dedicated shuttle that will take spectators into the town area during the event. As an added feature of our half trail run, we will be detouring the beginning of the run course through the Historic Van Cortlandt Manor trails so that runners can experience more of the natural beauty of Westchester.

Paul: Tell us more about the bike course?

Rich: This year's bike course will be closed to traffic with a scenic view of the Hudson River for more than 28 miles. This is safer, more scenic and will be much faster than in years past. With the dramatic growth of Toughman over the last 4 years it was necessary to make this change in order to make sure that racers were safe and to accommodate our present and future growth. This way racers will ride directly onto and off of the new bike course with no interactions with any cars. Our primary focus is first and always the safety of our age group athletes.

Paul: What will happen to the average bike speed on the course?

Rich: It will be much faster than last year as the amount of climbing will drop from 3800 to 1900 feet. Plus it is only 4 left hand turns.

Paul: How should people train differently this year? Fewer hills, more intervals?

Rich: We have a training clinic on Aug 18th that will take you on the old bike course. If you can ride that, the new one will be a piece of cake.

Paul: Do you have any other surprises in store for us this year?

Rich: First, expect all the same things that have made our race the "MUST DO NY Half Iron" the last 4 years: the 35 foot sailboat at the swim turn around, the 18 aid stations on the run, a volunteer crew that includes: cheerleaders, angels, cross country running groups, community groups, marching band, bagpipers, and "The Devil and Superman", a post race BBQ with chicken, beans, corn on the cob, post race massage by 50 therapists and over $25,000 worth of age group awards.

We have several other new additions this year that will add depth to our team as well. This allows us to give the racers a "big race feel" at an event that is only 30 minutes from NYC, NJ, CT, LI being the largest half iron within 3hrs of NYC.

But one thing you can bank on is that we have many new "surprises" for you racers on the run!

Paul: Thanks for your time, Rich. We're sure this year will be an even bigger success than last year.

Also New for 2012: TOUGHTEEN Triathlon!
The inaugural TOUGHTEEN Triathlon will take place in Croton Point Park Sunday September 9, 2012 as part of the Toughman Triathlon weekend festival. It features a Swim: 300 yards • Bike: 6 miles • Run: 2.5 miles

Potts Outruns Armstrong, Naeth Sets Course Record in St. Croix

2012-05-07T02:31:26Z

Rain was the theme, leading up to the race and on race day but that didn't dampen the spirits of the triathletes racing or the spectators coming out to see the 7-time Tour de France champ racing around their island. Under wet conditions on the island of St. Croix, Andy Potts and Angela Naeth get the victories at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 St. Croix triathlon. Both Potts and Naeth win their second Ironman 70.3 title of the year, while Naeth also sets a new course record.

Last minute entry Lance Armstrong, who's was looking for his first win since coming back into the sport and valuable points toward qualifying for Kona earned the third sport on the podium today.

Potts pretty much arrived under the radar before the start of the race, arriving on Friday on the island. Potts led the men's field out of the swim with France's Stephane Poulat on his tail. Armstrong was nearly a minute thirty behind out of the swim. On the slick roads Poulat bike his way to the lead with Potts, Armstrong and others closing in on him. Coming up to around mile 45, Armstrong closed the gap and passed Poulat for the lead. Armstrong reached T2 first and had built up a minute forty five lead over Poulat and Potts before heading out for the 13.1 mile run.

Potts patiently cut the gap on Armstrong who pushed hard and hung tough, holding onto about a minute lead on Potts at the end of the first loop. Potts made his move early into the second loop, reaching Armstrong and passing him around mile 8. Poulat did all he could do to catch Potts and Armstrong but only managed to pass Armstrong to take control of second while out on the run. Potts finishes the day with a 1:12:50 half marathon and the win. Poulat holds onto second place, while Armstrong gets third.

Defending champ Maxim Kriat was back but just didn't have what he needed to be in contention for the win or the podium, he finishes in seventh.

2012 Ironman 70.3 St. Croix Results:
St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - May 6, 2012

Pro Men Results	Time	Place	Pro Women Results	Time
Andy Potts	4:03:31	1	Angela Naeth	4:28:12*
Stephane Poulat	4:05:25	2	Mary Beth Ellis	4:33:34
Lance Armstrong	4:07:08	3	Sara Gross	4:46:43
Alessandro Degasperi	4:08:53	4	Nina Kraft	4:47:44
Terenzo Bozzone	4:10:04	5	Tamara Kozulina	4:47:51
Oscar Galindez	4:12:31	6	Kim Loeffler	4:49:24
Maxim Kriat	4:15:41	7	Jenny Fletcher	4:59:40
Frederik Van Lierde	4:16:41	8	Stephanie Jones	5:01:01
Andres Castillo	4:16:48	9	Marie Danais	5:01:50
Eliot Holtham	4:24:59	10	Karen Smyers	5:08:07

]]> Germany's Nina Kraft led the women's field out of the water followed closely by USA's, Mary Beth Ellis. Canadians Sara Gross and Angela Naeth exited the water in third and fourth and found themselves spotting 2:45 to the lead pair.

It was Naeth who showed her usual dominance on the bike as she raced into the lead. Ellis managed to keep leader within 2:00 for the last half of the race, however, that was as close as Ellis would get to the front today. Neath, despite riding a flat tire for last 6-miles of the bike, managed to hold a 1:58 lead as the pair entered the transition.

On the run, Naeth extended her lead to 3:58 at the completion of the first loop of the two loop run. Naeth put her run on cruise control for the closing half, and won her second Ironman 70.3 race of the season with a 5:23 winning margin over Ellis. Even with a flat tire for the last 6-miles, Naeth manages to set a new course record, beating the one previously held by Julie Dibens. Naeth finishes the day in 4:28:12, a minute faster that the old mark of 4:29:11. Gross put together a solid run that thrust the Ironman specialist into third place.

Additional coverage:
- Ironman 70.3 St. Croix Race Coverage and Athlete Tracker [via Ironman.com]

Check out our 2012 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Results Grid where at a glance you can see the top three professional triathletes that made the podium at each of the Ironman 70.3 Series races around the world. See how Lance Armstrong stacks up in our Ironman 70.3 Podium Scoreboard
www.trijuice.com/2012-ironman-703-results.htm

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Fast Runs Help Bennett & Williamson Win Rev3 Knoxville

2012-05-07T01:01:39Z

Perfect conditions greeted triathletes this morning in Knoxville for the Revolution 3 Triathlon, which featuered HalfREV and OlympicREV races. Fast runs propelled Greg Bennett and Kelly Williamson to victory in today's OlympicREV event.

Cameron Dye initiated the chase on the men's side, exiting the water first with Kyle Leto and Brian Fleischmann right behind him. Out on the bike, Dye maintained his lead on the 40km bike course, he was being pushed by Andrew Yoder, who had to make up precious time from the swim. Yoder finishes the day with fastest bike split of the day; he averaged 26.75 MPH on the bike and entered T2 right behind Dye. Bennett was third into T2, about 1:10 down on Dye. Dye maintained the lead on the run, but Bennett was in hot pursuit and cut the lead down to 15 seconds by mile 4 on the 10km run. Bennett, who is 40 and who can run, passes Dye for the lead and the eventual victory, edging out Dye by forty second. The same thing happened to Dye last year when Matty Reed passed him on the run for the win. Yoder hangs on for third.

2012 Revolution3 Triathlon Knoxville Results:
Knoxville, Tennessee - May 6, 2012

Pro Men Results	Time	Place	Pro Women Results	Time
Greg Bennett	1:47:02	1	Kelly Williamson	2:01:47
Cameron Dye	1:47:44	2	Lauren Goss	2:03:06
Andrew Yoder	1:48:13	3	Laurel Wassner	2:05:30
Kaleb VanOrt	1:49:16	4	Becky Lavelle	2:05:47
Chris Foster	1:49:34	5	Nicole Kelleher	2:05:53
Viktor Zyemtsev	1:50:48	6	Jessica Meyers	2:06:08
Ivan Kalashnikov	1:50:49	7	Sara McLarty	2:06:47
Richie Cunningham	1:51:06	8	Jennifer Spieldenner	2:07:08
David Thompson	1:51:09	9	Malaika Homo	2:07:17
Matty Reed	1:51:45	10	Sarah Gray	2:07:26

Click here to check out all the results from the 2012 Revolution3 Triathlon

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The pro women started a minute behind the men but it was Sara McLarty who was exiting the swim with the last of the pro men and well ahead of the other women. Like in the men's race, McLarty was out in front in the women's race, initially 50 seconds ahead of Williamson, Becky Lavelle, Malaika Homo and Lauren Goss. The gap narrowed as they approached T2, but it was McLarty who still maintained a 35 second lead. Homo and Lavelle right behind her into T2 with Williamson about a minute down. McLarty was caught and faded against the fast women runners. Williamson gradually narrowed the gap, eventually taking the lead and extended it by well over a minute for the win.

Notable DNF's included Bree Wee who unfortunately called it a day after the swim.

Visit www.rev3tri.com/live to catch up on additional race coverage, videos and photos from the race.

Photo Credits: Revolution3 Triathlon

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Ironman Australia & Ironman 70.3 Busselton Results

2012-05-06T17:22:39Z

The other Ironman event that also took place this weekend was the 2012 running of Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. With commanding leads, Australian's Paul Ambrose and Michelle Mitchell win their first Ironman Australian titles.

It was the perfect day for Ambrose who led from start to finish over the 140.6 mile course, beating out fellow and hometown hero Tim Berkel.

On the women's side Hillary Biscay, who's husband Maik Twelsiek was racing Ironmna St. George, led the women's out of the swim, with a small lead. Biscay maintained her lead on the bike course but Nicole Ward and Michelle Mitchell eventually caught her. The trio the stayed together out on the bike course but it was Biscay who led the women into T2 with a 15 second lead. Biscay eventually lost the lead to Ward and Mitchell out on the run. Ward and Mitchell stayed together but it was Mitchell who slowly pulled away from Ward on the second lap and never looked back, eventually running 12 minutes faster than Ward to claim the victory. Ward hung on for 2nd, with Biscay rounding out the top three.

2012 Ironman Australia Results:
Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia - May 6, 2012

Pro Men Results	Time	Place	Pro Women Results	Time
Paul Ambrose	08:17:38	1	Michelle Mitchell	09:34:57
Tim Berkel	08:21:11	2	Nicole Ward	09:44:40
Jason Shortis	08:40:02	3	Hillary Biscay	09:58:19
Leon Griffin	08:55:54	4
Chris Dmitrieff	09:24:21	5

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Picture: Top 3 Women's Pros on the podium Hilary Biscay (3rd), Michelle Mitchell (1st), Nicole Ward (2nd)

Additional Coverage:
- 2012 Ironman Australia and Athlete Tracker [via Ironman.com]

2012 Ironman 70.3 Busselton Results

A record field was on hand for the second running of the Ironman 70.3 Busselton triathlon in Western Australia. First across the finish line in the Men's professional field was 20 year old James Hodge of Tasmania who beat out South Australia's Matty White who takes 2nd place for the second year in a row. Callum Milward of New Zealand rounded out the podium.

On the Women's side it was a West Australian own Felicity Sheedy-Ryan who gets the win, beating out Kate Bevilaqua and Lisa Marangon.

2012 Ironman 70.3 Busselton Results:
Busselton, WA, Australia - May 5, 2012

Pro Men Results	Time	Place	Pro Women Results	Time
James Hodge	3:55:08	1	Felicity Sheedy-Ryan	4:21:27
Matty White	3:56:33	2	Kate Bevilaqua	4:22:19
Callum Millward	3:58:07	3	Lisa Marangon	4:24:46
Luke Mckenzie	4:00:51	4	Belinda Granger	4:28:39
Graham O'Grady	4:01:28	5	Michelle Wu	4:28:50

Check out our 2012 Ironman Triathlon Results Grid & Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Results Grid where at a glance you can see the top three professional triathletes that made the podium at each of the Ironman & Ironman 70.3 races around the world.
www.trijuice.com/2012-ironman-results.htm
www.trijuice.com/2012-ironman-703-results.htm

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Hoffman & Kessler Win Final Ironman St. George

2012-05-06T02:54:20Z

Today, American's Ben Hoffman and Meredith Kessler won the third and final Ironman St. George triathlon set to be staged by the World Triathlon Corporation. After three years of declining participant numbers, the event next year will be converted to and Ironman 70.3 distance event.

It was kind of fitting, much in line with it's characteristic of being probably the hardest Ironman race in the series, that this year race proved to even be a tougher challenge than normal, even with the much easier run course that was put in place this year. The swim which is normally chilly, was cold but the winds made the 2.4 mile very challenging and down right scary for some as the swells made it quite a challenge. Heath Thurston, the pro from Utah started things off being the first one out of the swim in 51:18, followed by Maik Twelsiek and Hoffman.

The wind continued to gust and made conditions on the bike course even more challenging for Hoffman and Twelsiek who went back and forth on the bike out in front. The wind was so strong out between Gunlock & Veyo that Hoffman was blown off the road and had to unclip and remount his bike. Twelsiek who finished in 2nd place last year, had a lead on Hoffman some 90 miles into the bike, but Hoffman made up the difference and arrived first into T2, with Twelsiek right behind him. Last year Twelsiek, who is strong on the bike, rode a 4:36 and today he only was able to manage a 5:10 split, almost 35 minute slower. Hoffman on the run gradually extended his lead on Twelsiek and wins the Ironman St. George title in 9:07:04, he wins his 2nd career Ironman title. Twelsiek again finished in second place.

After the race Hoffman was quoted saying "that was hands down the hardest thing I've ever done".

2012 Ironman St. George Results:
St. George, Utah - May 5, 2012

Pro Men Results	Time	Place	Pro Women Results	Time
Ben Hoffman	09:07:04	1	Meredith Kessler	10:12:59
Maik Twelsiek	09:25:58	2	Jessie Donovan	10:37:30
Axel Zeebroek	09:35:33	3	Uli Bromme	10:53:20
Thomas Gerlach	09:49:00	4	Gillian Clayton	11:15:38
Matthew Sheeks	09:52:03	5	Erin Spitler	11:16:42

]]> On the women's side, Kessler led the women out of the swim with a five minute advantage over the next pro women Jessica Smith. Kessler was doing the race for the third time, her best finish was in the inaugural year, 2010, when she finished in 2nd place. Last year she DNF'd while on the run. Her previous rides on the course helped her dominate the day on the bike course, even under the windy conditions. He bike splits in comparison for all three years 2010: 05:37:48, 2011: 05:22:03, 2012: 05:57:14. She entered T2 with a commanding 20 minute lead. With nobody close to her, she coasts to a 3:18:23 and finally wins her first and last Ironman St. George title. Jesse Donavan took second, while Uli Bromme came in third.

Notable DNF's for the day inclide Chris McDonald who decided to call it a day at the hot corner while running in 4th place.

Additional Coverage:
- 2012 Ironman St. George and Athlete Tracker [via Ironman.com]

Check out our 2012 Ironman Triathlon Results Grid where at a glance you can see the top three professional triathletes that made the podium at each of the Ironman Series races around the world.
www.trijuice.com/2012-ironman-results.htm

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2012 Ironman 70.3 National Harbor Cancelled

2012-05-06T02:15:58Z

Almost four months after the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and Washington Sports & Event Management LLC (WSEM) announced the addition of the new Ironman 70.3 National Harbor triathlon comes word that the event has been CANCELLED!

The inaugural Ironman 70.3 National Harbor race which was set to take place only 3 months from now on August 5, 2012, has been cancelled by WSEM, the race organizer.

"Dear Ironman 70.3 National Harbor Athlete,

The inaugural Ironman 70.3 National Harbor Triathlon has been cancelled. Athletes registered for the event will receive a full refund of their entry and processing fees.

Refunds will be issued within 30 days and will be credited to the card used for registration through the Active Network."

UPDATE:

The Ironman 70.3 National Harbor Triathlon was cancelled because not enough athletes were registered for the event.

Ironman asked us to stay silent, not post anything on social media and not send out any press releases so that the damage to Ironman's brand would be minimized. We were fools to agree and that was a big big mistake on our part.

We should have communicated immediately and told you the reason from the start. We were definitely wrong not to do so and apologize. The six figure financial loss from the event was more than we could manage.

This is the second triathlon event in Washington DC Metropolitan Area to be cancelled by WSEM this year, the other race which also has ties to the WTC was the Washington DC Triathlon, which was a race in the 5150 Triathlon Series. The event cancellation was related to the National Park Service denying a permit for the race.

These two highly visible triathlon event misfortunes have taken place since the Competitor Group annouced a multi-year partnership with Washington Sports & Event Management back in February.

]]> Athletes registered or training for the Ironman 70.3 race have some options if they want to continue training and do a race.

Ironman is committed to helping participants reach their goal of racing an Ironman 70.3 in 2012 and will further offer each athlete impacted by the cancellation a $50 discount to one of the events listed below:

• Ironman 70.3 Mooseman - Newfound Lake, NH - Sunday, June 3
• Ironman 70.3 Boise - Boise, Idaho - Saturday, June 9
• Ironman 70.3 Kansas - Lawrence, KS - Sunday, June 10
• Ironman 70.3 Syracuse - Syracuse, NY - Sunday, June 24
• Ironman 70.3 Muncie - Muncie, IN - Saturday, July 7
• Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island - Providence, RI - Sunday, July 8
• Ironman 70.3 Racine - Racine, WI - Sunday, July 15
• Ironman 70.3 Timberman - Gilford, NH - Sunday, Aug. 19
• Ironman 70.3 Steelhead - Benton Harbor, MI - Sunday, Aug. 19
• Ironman 70.3 Muskoka - Huntsville, ON (Canada) - Sunday, Sept. 9
• Ironman 70.3 Augusta - Augusta, GA - Sunday, Sept. 30
• Ironman 70.3 Austin - Austin, Texas - Sunday, Oct. 28

Ironman will email each Ironman 70.3 National Harbor athlete a unique discount code within one week. The discount and code are non-transferable and for one-time use only. The discount is restricted to new registrations and will not be offered on existing entries. Entries will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and if an event closes during this time, it will no longer be available. This offer will expire on Oct. 1, 2012.

For reference purpose, this race was not owned by the Ironman or the World Triathlon Corporation, WSEM had the license to put on the event, thus they are the ones to blame.

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Alaska TeamTBB Philippines Launched

2012-05-02T18:08:19Z

Two weekends ago, at the inaugural Samui Triathlon in Koh Samui, Thailand, David Dellow and Caroline Steffen showed off what's in store from the new Alaska teamTBB Philippines group that was recently launched. The pair from the new team captured the wins in the long distance triathlon race (Dellow & Steffen Win Samui Triathlon in Thailand).

With the goal of not only supporting the sport of triathlon but also helping promising young, local athletes develop into world class triathlon professionals, Alaska Milk Corporation has become the title sponsor of Team Bike Boutique which shall be named Alaska teamTBB Philippines. It's an extension of the original team in Singapore.

Alaska teamTBB is composed of 10 members of four foreign professionals and six promising Filipino athletes. The pros include Caroline Steffen, David Dellow, Ali Fitch and Mathieu O'Halloran.

The team will compete in major triathlon races in the Philippines such as Century Tuna 5i50 Subic Bay and Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Cebu. They will also carry the Alaska brand in major races in Asia and other international races which include the Ironman Asia Pacific Championship in Melbourne, the European Ironman Championship in Frankfurt and the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

"We are very pleased to have top foreign athletes like Caroline Steffen, Ali Fitch, Matt O'Halloran and David Dellow," said Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, President and CEO of Alaska Milk Corporation. "But we also want to augment these pros with promising young Filipino athletes that will hopefully be able to represent the country at international competitions in the near future. Obviously, having a top caliber coach in Brett Sutton helps make this goal a real possibility."

Uytengsu added that Alaska Team TBB's professional athletes will not only race for the team but also act as role models to improve the lives of people around the world by providing hope and opportunity through sport.

Caroline Steffen is a 33-year old professional triathlete from Switzerland. She stands at 178 cm and weighs 65 kg. After going pro in 2009, she won various Ironman 70.3 events in 2010 and was 1st Runner Up the 2010 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. After this amazing first year at teamTBB, she subsequently in 2011 became the Ironman European Champion in Frankfurt, Ironman Champion Australia and Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific champion (Phuket). Since the start of Alaska teamTBB Philippines in January 2012, Caroline was then crowned the 2012 Ironman Asia Pacific Champion (Melbourne) and won the largest prize purse event in Asia (Samui International Triathlon).

David Dellow is a 32-year-old Australian triathlete. This 6'2" tall man has been a pro since 2002. He has participated eight times in the World Cup and has run over 100 races around the world. He was also member of the Australian Elite World Champion team in 2007 and 2008.

]]> Ali Fitch is an Australian professional triathlete standing at 5'6" and weighing 58kgs. This 39-year-old woman has been a pro since 2005. Ali has scored several victories in major races including second place finishes at the 2007 Ironman Malaysia and 2008 Ironman Canada. She also won first place the 2008 Coeur d'Alene Olympic.

Mathieu O'Halloran, a 26-year-old professional triathlete from Canada. He has been a pro since 2007 and has participated in more than 100 races in the world. He represented Canada in three World Championships. Recently, he won 1st Place both in the Zambales Beach Games Triathlon and Bantayan Beach Games Triathlon.

More than just winning races the Alaska Team TBB program hopes to develop a generation of Filipino champions in the sport of triathlon. This will be accomplished through an athlete development program. Filipino scholarship athletes will be provided spots in the team so that they follow in the footsteps of the team's pro athletes.

"The opportunity to be the title sponsor for Alaska Team TBB Philippines professional triathlon team is a natural progression as Alaska Milk extends its support to triathlon and the development of the sport and promising triathletes in the country," said Uytengsu

The six scholars include Dhill Anderson Lee, Martin Torres, Nena Torres, Marc Altura, Banjo Northe and Loren Dale Echavez.

Anderson Lee is a 21-year-old swimmer and runner from Manila. He has won multiple medals at international meets and has set numerous records in the Philippines. Last 2010, he was the 1st relay swimmer out of the water in Cobra Ironman 70.3 in Camsur.

Seventeen-year-old Martin Torres hails from Cagayan de Oro. He placed second in Cagayan De Oro Super Tri Kids in 2009, 7th in the Junior SUBIT mini-sprint in 2010 and won 1st place in the 2010 Cagayan De Oro Tri Kids Aquathlon.

Nena Torres is a 16-year-old triathlete from Cagayan de Oro and she is the younger sister of Martin Torres. She has multiple wins in local swim meets and run races including: 1st place in Super Tri Kids Cagayan de Oro 2008, 1st place in Cagayan de Oro KidsAquathlon 2009, 2nd place in Super Tri Kids Cagayan de Oro 2009, and 1st place in the 13-15 SUBIT mini-sprint in 2010.

Altura is a 17-year-old triathlete from Manila with multiple victories in his age group. He placed 2nd Overall in the Anvayan Cove Triathlon in 2011 and placed 5th in the Junior Elite SUBIT 2011.He finished 2nd on the second leg of the 2012 Alaska Ironkids Run race. He also joined the 2010 Alaska Ironkids Aquathlon and finished 3rd on the first and second leg of the competition.

Nineteen-year-old Banjo Northe hails from Cagayan de Oro. He placed 1st Overall in the Cagayan de Oro NAGT, 1st place in the Cagayan de Oro off-road 2011 Duathlon, 2nd place in the Philippines National Games Junior Division in 2011 and 3rd Overall Val Naga Triathlon in 2010.

Finally, there is 19-year-old Cebuana Loren Dale Echavez who has won multiple medals and set various records in swimming. She electrified was first overall out of the water in X-Terra relay which included international professional athletes in Cebu 2011.

Through passion, training and instilling Alaska's values of Discipline, Teamwork, Hard Work and Determination to each member, and Alaska's commitment to a healthy lifestyle for every Filipino through quality nutrition partnered with world-class sports programs. Alaska team TBB Philippines is not only geared to become a world-class competitive team but it will be their destiny to pave the way for the Philippines' next generation of Triathlon Champions!

To learn more about the team visit: www.teamtbb.com.ph

Henning's New Book "PRO Chasing the Dream" Available in English

2012-05-02T12:23:09Z

The Great Dane Rasmus Henning has been one of the top male triathletes in the world for over 10 years. He recently won the 3rd edition of the prestigious Abu Dhabi International Triathlon - an emphatic win where he ran down Faris Al-Sultan on the 20 km run (3:18/km pace!) to take a great win. Not long ago Henning released a book "PRO Chasing the Dream" and now it's available in English as an E-book on Amazon. Book website: www.prochasingthedream.com

"When I arrived in Hawaii in September, I was more than confident that I could win the Ford Ironman World Championship - or at the very least, a spot on the podium. - I couldn't help but feel the pressure to deliver a top performance - a lot of people saw me as a medal contender. My 2009 debut in Hawaii certainly piqued many experts' interest, placing 5th - with a broken hand, no less."

The book follows professional triathlete Rasmus Henning life for a full year in his attempts to win the biggest race in triathlon - the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

They follow him while training, in competition and balancing a family life.

After 8 years of Olympic Distance racing with numerous big results to his name, he switched back to iron distance racing in 2009 and immediately became a success. He won Ironman China in April 2009 with a 30 minute margin and qualified for Ironman Hawaii. In August the same year he became European Long Distance Champion and thus became the second male to have won both short and long course European Championships.   

After a perfect build up to Ironman Hawaii, Rasmus crashed on his bike 17 days before the race and broke his right hand. He decided to be at the start line anyway despite the broken hand and managed a fifth place finish in his debut in Kona.  

]]> In July 2010 came the biggest iron distance result of Rasmus Henning's career: In fashionable style he demolished the run course and ran a 2:39:42 marathon to take the Challenge Roth 2010 title with the fifth best ironman time ever: 7:52:36 hours - only two minutes short of Luc van Lierdes world record from 1997.

He went on to Ironman Hawaii in October as one of the main favorites, only to experience a devastating day of embarrassing mistakes, major misfortunes and huge disappointment - and ended up in 23rd place.  

A picture of Rasmus Henning crossing the finish line at the 2009 Ironman World Championship

In 2011 Rasmus struggled with severe cramps in several races during the season. He came into Ironman Hawaii in good shape but only managed to finish 14th on a day where the body didn't co-operate as it should.   

His goal for 2012 is the same as always: To become Ironman World Champion in Hawaii this October.

The book was translated into English and now is available an E-book on Amazon
PRO Chasing The Dream
MSRP: $9.99

Check out the TRIJUICE Triathlon Book Store at: www.trijuice.com/triathlonbooks.htm

Sunapee Triathlons, New England's New Triathlon Event

2012-04-30T12:10:44Z

New England and Sunapee State Park will once again host a long distance triathlon with a spectacular day of racing with the new Sunappe Triathlons in September. Reminiscent of the days of the Endurance Ironman Sunapee events from the early 90's that famed race director Dave McGillivray and his DMSE staff produced.

Triathlon: Sunapee Triathlons
When: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Where: Newbury, New Hampshire
Distances: Half, Intermediate, AquaBike
Website: www.sunapeetri.com

The inaugural Sunapee Triathlon on September 23rd will have both a Half Iron and Intermediate Distance triathlons for individual athletes or relay teams to conquer. The Half will consist of a 1.2mi Swim, 56mi Bike and a 13.1mi Run, the Intermediate race will have a .9mi Swim, 28.4mi Bike and a 6.2mi Run. The event will also have both a half and intermediate AquaBike races.

The "70.Three" and "35.Five" triathlon event will begin with a spectacular swim in crystal clear Sunapee Lake (avg Sept. temp 65 deg). Athletes will then take to the roads that surround the lake for riding and running that will lift the spirit and please the soul with views and vistas that only this region of New Hampshire in early fall splendor can deliver. You've done the "Moose" and the "Timber", the "Patriot", "Cranberry, "Pumpkin" and "Lobster", come now and "Do the Dot", one of the Sunapee Triathlons "Dot" distance races!

]]> The Mountain Edge Resort & Spa is the host hotel and is extending 20% off to all Triathlon Participants.

Registration is open for the USAT sanctioned Sunapee Triathlons events. For more information or to register visit: www.sunapeetri.com

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Ospaly & Haskins Defend St. Anthony's Triathlon Titles

2012-04-29T19:43:39Z

Filip Ospaly and Sarah Haskins today successfully defended their St. Anthony's Triathlon titles amongst and impressive field of professional triathletes. Some 80 pros were on hand for the 29th running of the St. Antony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida which included a $65,000 prize purse and points for the 5150 U.S Championship in Des Moines, IA.

New this year was a new swim start location to help combat the rough swims the event has experienced over the last years. The event had sunny skies and warm temps at the start of the race.

On the men's side, Joshua Amberger was the first to emerge from the 1.5km Swim with Cameron Dye close behind. Amberger, Dye, plus Ben Collins stayed out in front on the 40km Bike, entering T2 together. Collins had the overall fastest bike split of the day, a 53:09. Heading out of T2 Ospaly was nearly down two minutes on the lead group with Timothy O'Donnell about a minute and a half back, both in hot pursuit. Ospaly and O'Donnell chased down the leaders on the 10km Run and erased the gap. Ospaly had a slightly faster run than O'Donnell and enough to stay ahead of Collins for the victory. Collins holds on for second with O'Donnell taking 3rd and Amberger taking 4th.

Quoting Greg Bennett's day in St. Petersburg via Twitter "My day with race #13 , skin suit zip stuck = loose 30secs, bottle pops out = loose bottle + 1+min penalty, hit squirrel = dead squirrel!"

]]> 2012 St. Anthony's Triathlon Results:
St. Petersburg, Florida - April 29, 2012

Pro Men Results	Time	Place	Pro Women Results	Time
Filip Ospaly	1:45:50	1	Sarah Haskins	1:56:55
Ben Collins	1:45:59	2	Alicia Kaye	1:59:16
Timothy O'Donnell	1:46:04	3	Jodie Stimpson	1:59:37
Joshua Amberger	1:46:20	4	Annabel Luxford	2:00:07
Cameron Dye	1:47:01	5	Kelly Williamson	2:00:13
Terenzo Bozzone	1:47:16	6	Angela Naeth	2:00:19
Stuart Hayes	1:47:22	7	Jillian Petersen	2:00:48
Kaleb Vanort	1:47:30	8	Nikki Butterfield	2:01:35
Paul Matthews	1:47:43	9	Mirinda Carfrae	2:02:02
Chris Foster	1:47:47	10	Radka Vodickova	2:02:16

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On the women's side, Sara McLarty showed she's still fast in the swim, exiting the water first with a 19:10 swim. Defending champ Haskins was right behind her, only 3 seconds back. Alicia Kaye exited T1 nearly 1:30 down on the lead women but made up the difference with her fast bike split of the day, 0:58:44. Angela Naeth was the other woman to go sub 1 hour on the bike with a 0:58:44 split, but her four minute difference on the swim still had her two minutes down exiting T2. As in the men's race, it came down to the fastest runner towards the front and that was Haskins who was two minutes faster that Kaye. Haskins ends up crossing the line with a commanding lead for her fourth consecutive St. Anthony's Triathlon title. Kaye hangs on for second and Jodie Stimpson grabs third. Kelly Williamson had the fastest women's run split with a 34:26 but was farther back in the field due to a slower bike split compared to the lead women.

Dan Hedgecock of Minneapolis won the Men's' Elite race 1:53:15while Linda Robb of Florida won the women's division in a time of 2:09:38

Notable DNF's for the day include Bevan Docherty and Rebeccah Wassner.

Guillaume & Pelletier Red Carpet Winners at TriStar111 Cannes

2012-04-29T15:07:04Z

The inaugural edition of the TriStar Cannes triathlon was a great experience for over 1,000 athletes. The winners of this 'movie triathlon' in one of the most important European Cinema capital were two French 'actors': Romain Guillaume and Delphine Pelletier, the great protagonist of the day. The swim start was cancelled by the marshals because of high waves for security reasons. So triathletes started the race from the swim exit.  

Romain Guillaume takes the win in the first TriStar111 Cannes (3:31:03) in a very challenging bike course. Daniel Fontan, one of the best Italian long distance athletes placed second (3:33:32). Swiss Olivier Marceau, winner of three TriStar races (Monaco, Mallorca and Nevis) fighted hard trying to overtake Fontana, but the Italian pushed hard on the run and keeped the second position. Guillaume, second in TriStar Lyon 2011, showed a big smile after this important day. "It was my first victory ever as a profesional. I felt great since the begining of the race, beside Fontana. At the first hills I realized that I should ride faster to beat him. I pushed during the downhill and got more tan 4 minutes! After the second transition I tried to maintain the advantage running. I was very confident, and now I can only say thanks to all the supporters and to this organization; I love this format". 

2012 TriStar111 Cannes Results:
Cannes, France - April 29, 2012

Top 10 Men Results	Time	Place	Top 10 Women Results	Time
Romain Guillaume	3:31:03	1	Delphine Pelletier	4:00:07
Daniel Fontana	3:31:35	2	Lisa Hütthaler	4:02:37
Olivier Marceau	3:32:03	3	Jeanne Collonge	4:02:38
Patrick Jaberg	3:35:09	4	Gabriella Zelinka	4:15:32
Till Schramm	3:35:27	5	Constance Mochar	4:15:59
Joe Skipper	3:37:07	6	Marie Dessart	4:18:39
Benoit Augueux	3:38:22	7	Adeline Rausis	4:20:16
Frrederic Gauthier	3:38:46	8	Georgie Rutherford	4:21:25
Christophe Halleumieux	3:39:32	9	Andrea Haslebacher	4:24:10
Julien Plumer	3:42:57	10	Beatrice Richard	4:27:42

]]> Full results and pictures at: www.tristarlive.com

In the women's field, Delphine Pelletier (FRA) won for the inaugural edition of TriStar Cannes in the female category (4:00:07) before Austrian Lisa Hütthaler and Jeanne Collonge (FRA). It was a very exciting race with a great final sprint between Hütthaler and Collonge. "The cycling segment was quite tough and beautiful with some technical descents and hard ascents. It's a great pleasure to win in Cannes!" said Pelletier, exhausted from the effort.

Overall, the TriStar111 race featuring unique distances was well received for the first time in Cannes in the Côte D'Azur.

Italian Rodolphe Jr Von Berg and French Marjory achieved the victory on the TriStar55.5 Cannes triathlon.

When there is a triathlon close to Monaco, the famous Formula 1 drivers cannot be absent. The fastest pilots today were Alex Wurz who ranked 33th with 2:12:55 in the TriStar55.5 and Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi who finished 50th with 2:18:53. Jenson Button finally decided not to start the TriStar111 race.

Actor and driver Paul Belmondo, the TriStar Cannes Ambassador (314th overall) finished in 4:43:09 and achieved his goal: finish under 5 hours. Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg participated as a member of a team relay.

Romain Guillaume interview , winner of the inaugural TriStar111 Cannes 2012

ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship Team USA Elite Squad

2012-04-28T18:00:50Z

Twenty-two of the nation's absolute best off-road triathletes will represent America on Team USA at the 2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship / XTERRA Southeast Championship at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on May 19th.

Leading the way for the elite men is Josiah Middaugh, a 34-year-old from Vail, Colorado. The 7-time XTERRA National Champ has been the most successful and consistent American in the sport for nearly a decade. As testament to his prowess, fellow pro Cody Waite (who's also on the elite squad) said "to help me improve my training and racing performance this year, my 2012 motto is WWJD - What Would Josiah Do?"

It's a motto that could serve the entire team well. Other headliners include Branden Rakita and Craig Evans, both of whom finished in the top 10 at the inaugural ITU Cross Tri World Champs in Spain last year. Rakita showed great form at the XTERRA West Championship earlier this month, and Evans has had his career-best showings in Alabama, finishing in the top six in each of the last five years (and placing third twice). More than half the squad is from Colorado, with former Mr. XTERRA Will Kelsay, Jason Michalak, and Patrick Valentine joining the ITU Cross Tri crowd for the first time.

Ryan DeCook will be making his return to the sport after battling knee injuries/surgeries the last couple seasons. Other team members - Adam Wirth, Will Ross, and Damian Gonzalez - all have a race under their belt having taken on the Nevada desert for the XTERRA West Championship earlier this month.

The American squad will certainly have their work cut out, with reigning champ Conrad "the Caveman" Stoltz determined to defend his ITU World Title. Other international notables include Aussie Chris Legh and Brit Richard Stannard. More details on the entire elite field will be released shortly.

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Team USA Elite Men	Hometown	Team USA Elite Women	Hometown
Josiah Middaugh	Eagle-Vail, CO	Shonny Vanlandingham	Durango, CO
Branden Rakita	CO Springs, CO	Emma Garrard	Park City, UT
Craig Evans	Hendersonville, TN	Suzie Snyder	Fredericksburg, VA
Cody Waite	Lakewood, CO	Sara Tarkington	Boulder, CO
Ryan DeCook	Rochester Hills, MI	Kim Baugh	CO Springs, CO
Damian Gonzalez	Stockton, CA	Courtenay Brown	Boulder, CO
Will Kelsay	Boulder, CO	Caroline Colonna	Taos, NM
Jason Michalak	Lakewood, CO	Tamara Donelson	Edwards, CO
Will Ross	Anchorage, AK	Heather Holmes	Atlanta, GA
Patrick Valentine	CO Springs, CO	Kathryn Ross	Boulder, CO
Adam Wirth	Boise, ID	Shae Vaughn	Austin, TX

The 2010 XTERRA World Champion Shonny Vanlandingham will lead the women's elite squad into battle. This will be Shonny's first race back from ACL surgery but she proved she's already in fine bike shape by posting the third-fastest split among women at the XTERRA West Champs where she did the bike stage as part of a relay team.

Emma Garrard had one of her all-time top performances at ITU Worlds in Spain last year, finishing third overall just 42-seconds behind the winner - Canadian Melanie McQuaid (who will be vying to keep her ITU crown on May 19).

Suzie Snyder and Sara Tarkington return to Team USA, and their experience is sure to be a boon for the seven first-time ITU Cross Tri competitors on the squad.

The international field for the women is stacked, with reigning XTERRA World Champ Lesley Paterson racing for Great Britain, four-time XTERRA European Tour champ Renata Bucher racing for Switzerland, and Canadian super-mom Danelle Kabush all joining the fray.

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