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Who'll be racing in the Abu Dhabi Triathlon?
Who's jumping ship this weekend to race in Abu Dhabi? Well, defending Ironman China champ Rasmus Henning will not defend his title this weekend as he seeks different title and a bigger pay day in Abu Dhabi. He did very...
New "On the Road" DVD - Louisville, KY Training Ride
Here is a new product for those triathletes looking for a way to preview and train for the Ironman Louisville bike course without having to travel there. Do it from the comfort of your own home with this new DVD...
Being part of the 2010 Timex Multisport Team
The Timex Multisport Team, now in its ninth year, brings together athletes from around the globe, both professional and amateur. The team is comprised of athletes from the U.S.A., Australia, India, Ukraine, Mexico, Czech Republic, Estonia, Canada and the United...
2010 Nautica South Beach Triathlon SOLD OUT
The 3rd Annual Nautica South Beach Triathlon set to take place on April 11th, 2010 on Miami's South Beach is now SOLD OUT! All of the registered athletes are currently training to get ready to conquer this year's Classic distance...
ASTROMAD, New Long Distance Triathlon Event in Spain
Race organizers along with Spain native Javier Gómez Noya have announced a new long distance triathlon event in Robledo de Chavela, Spain called Astromad. The new triathlon event set to take place on September 11, 2010 will be the first...
Ironman 70.3 UK Adds Team Relays
Triathletes who are still hesitant about doing an entire half iron distance triathlon on their own but would like to part take in the race one way or another have a new participation option, doing the event as a Relay....
TRImapper Adds New XTERRA Series Race Map
TRImapper.com, the global triathlon finder site has implemented a new specialty triathlon map called the XTERRA Series Race Map. The new map enhances the search experience when it comes to finding XTERRA off-road triathlons on the calendar in the U.S....
Mayan X-Tri - New Eco Xtreme Off-Road Triathlon
Here is a new triathlon event on the Mexican triathlon calendar. The Mayan X-Tri - The Eco Xtreme Triathlon will feature beautiful scenery in the Mexican Riviera Maya and challenging course. Mayan X-Tri, was an idea developed by MTB Cancun...
New TriGrandPrix Triathlon Series Launched
2010 will be the launch year of a new International Triathlon Series. TriGrandPrix is a bold, exciting and unique World Class Series of Triathlon events for elite professional and age group triathletes. TriGrandPrix mission is to create a safe, professionally...
Two New Triathlons on 2010 Iron Girl Schedule
Iron Girl, the premier all-women's event based brand features a variety of running, duathlon and triathlon events to females of all fitness levels. The Iron Girl event series currently consists of 12 events across the country. Its 2010 event schedule...
2010 Best of the U.S. State Qualifier Triathlons
The Best of the U.S. Triathlon Series shines the spotlight on the talent-rich field of amateur men and women from around the country and brings them together to compete against each other and as a team representing their home state...
11Global Announces its First USA Triathlon Event
11Global has announced its first USA race. The new ELEVEN Reynolds Plantation triathlon is set to take place on May 22, 2010 at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. Triathlon: ELEVEN Reynolds Plantation When: Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 8:00 AM...
Sprint Tri Series Expands, Gets New Name and a Uniform Distance
The National Sprint Distance Series announced last year returns in 2010 with an expanded race schedule, a new name and a new uniform distance of 19.7 miles. The series will now be called the Amica 19.7 Sprint Triathlon Series. The...
Key West Triathlon, End of Season Triathlon set for December
Triathlon: Key West Triathlon When: Sunday, December 5, 2010 Where: Key West, Florida, USA Divisions: Age Group, Relay Distances: Olympic, Sprint Website: www.trikw.com End your 2010 triathlon season in December with the first ever Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons that...
Ironman 70.3 Monaco becomes new TriStar111 Monaco Triathlon
Our story back in October 2010 Ironman 70.3 Monaco Race in Doubt reported the doubt of the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Monaco race and the possibility of a new race in Monaco. Well, the dust has now settled on the Ironman...
Asian Expansion Continues with New Ironman 70.3 Japan
Ironman 70.3's Asian expansion continues with the announcement of the newest race in the series, Ironman 70.3 Japan. This brings the number of Ironman 70.3 events in Asia to 6 if you include the newly announced Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship...
Coming Soon, DZ Nuts Bliss, Pro Grade Chamois Cream for Women
The original DZ Nuts product was designed for Dave Zabriskie (DZ) by a pharmaceutical scientist to reduce and relieve chafing, irritation, and protect fragile perineal skin from bacterial and fungal infections. Formulated for real and synthetic chamois. Ladies have spoken...
New Washington DC Triathlon Announced
The producers of The Nation’s Triathlon have announced a new event set to take place in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. The inaugural Washington DC Triathlon will take place on Sunday, June 20, 2010. The triathlon event will feature Sprint...
SheROX Triathlon Series Returns and Expands 2010 Schedule
December 22, 2009 -- (Philadelphia, PA) -- The SheROX Triathlon Series, the fast growing all-women's sprint distance triathlon series, returns in 2010 with an expanded schedule. The 2010 SheROX Series will include stops in Philadelphia, Miami, Tempe, AZ, Rock Hill,...
Triathlon Australia Cancels the National Challenge Series
Triathlon Australia (TA) has cancelled the national Challenge Series, saying the events were not financially viable following a sweeping review and consultation with numerous industry bodies. Triathlon Australia has dissolved the existing Challenge Series format in favor of established races....
USA Triathlon Unveils New Updated Logo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon (USAT) has created a new logo, which will be unveiled throughout 2010. A reason for the redesign, according to USAT's Manager of Creative Services Chris Didario, is to help better drive brand awareness and...
India's First International Triathlon set for February 2010
The fastest growing sport in the world, triathlon, has reached India with the announcement of the India International Triathlon event. The new triathlon event is set to take place in Goa, India’s no.1 tourist destination on February 14, 2010. Triathlon:...
USA Productions Expands it's 2010 Tri Club Challenge
USA Productions has announced the expansion of its Tri Club Challenge. In 2010, the Tri Club Challenge will include all triathlon races in the USA Productions schedule and will be broken down into four divisions (Elite, Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, and...
New Ultramax Nation Off-Road Multi-Sport Races in 2010
Ultramax Nation (Ultramax Events) has ventured off-road and has expanded its reach with the announcement of its entry into the world of Adventure racing. In 2010, Ultramax will be offering two new events on the same day of racing. The...
2009 Ironman World Championship airs December 19th
Get your DVR's ready because this year's historic and exciting broadcast of the world's greatest endurance event, the Ironman World Championship triathlon race in Kona airs on NBC on Saturday, December 19, from 4:30 - 6:00 PM ET. (Ironman Broadcast...
20 Great Reasons To Do A Triathlon
Have you been thinking about doing a triathlon or are you a beginner wondering what the heck you got yourself into. Hey, it's all good! The sport of triathlon has been steadily gaining popularity over the past couple of years...
New Ironman 70.3 Miami race about to Sell Out
The new Ironman 70.3 Miami triathlon event which was announced a few months ago and is set to take place in October of 2010 is about to sell out. If you were thinking about checking this new late season triathlon...
Say NO To Drafting, Survey Follow-up
The buzz word in the sport of triathlon these days is not "Doping" it's "Drafting". Most triathlons do not allow drafting yet this rule is the most disrespected rule in all of those races. The sport’s popularity in recent years...
Holiday Offer from Endurance Sports Travel for Ironman Races
Ken Glah's Endurance Sports Travel (EST) is the leader in Ironman travel packages. You take care of all the training and racing and they'll take care of everything else when you travel with them to your Ironman event. They offer...
2 New Ramblin' Rose Women Only Triathlon Events in 2010
Incredible demand for highly sought-after slots in Endurance Magazine's Ramblin' Rose Women Only Triathlon Series has inspired organizers to add two new venues for the 2010 triathlon tour. The series will now have a total of five events throughout the...
Ironman Austria Offering 50 More Slots to Sold Out Race
The 2010 Ironman Austria event set to take place on Sunday, July 4th, 2010 was fully booked in 26 minutes when registration opened up the day after the race. Here is an opportunity for you to register for this popular...
Dare to TRI Something New, the Maple Grove Triathlon
Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding area triathletes will now have another triathlon event to look forward to in 2010 and the future with the addition of the new Maple Grove Triathlon: Dare to TRI. The event is intended for avid...
New San Diego Triathlon Set to Take Place on March 21, 2010
IMG Worldwide, the world’s leading sports, entertainment and media company, today announced the launch of a new San Diego Triathlon set to take place March 20-21, 2010, in Mission Bay, the heart of San Diego. San Diego’s ideal climate and...
New Abu Dhabi International Triathlon Unveiled in the UAE
Since the launch of Team Abu Dhabi Triathlon there have been rumors of a new triathlon race in Abu Dhabi or in the United Arab Emirates in general and today those rumors have become reality with the unveiling of the...
Speedo’s New Triathlon Suit, the LZR Racer Tri-Pro
Speedo is launching the LZR Racer Tri-Pro suit, aiming to do for triathlon, what the LZR Racer did for swimming. The suit from Speedo's Aqualab was developed to deliver exceptional performance across ALL sport stages in a Triathlon. The world's...
Great Floridian Triathlon Recession Buster Special
Clermont, Florida - With the entry fees of branded ultra-distance triathlons skyrocketing, the Great Floridian Triathlon thought it was time to give triathletes a break and roll the entry fee back to the race entry fees charged more than decade...
Spirit of Racine Triathlon Becomes Ironman 70.3 Racine
Another race in the popular Ironman 70.3 Series has been announced. The new Ironman 70.3 Racine, formerly the Spirit of Racine Triathlon, will take place on July 18, 2010 in Wisconsin. The event will become one of the 40 races...
2010 Ironman 70.3 Monaco Race in Doubt
Now that racing in the Northern Hemisphere is about over, its time to start planning for next years season. That's a difficult task to do when the race you want to do again or try for the first time doesn't...
The New Zipp VukaR2C (Return to Center) Aero Shifter
The Zipp® VukaR2C™ shifts up to new levels of comfort and aerodynamics. The first shifting component from Zipp Speed Weaponry®, the new VukaR2C (Return to Center) aero shifter is a milestone in Zipp’s efforts to develop cockpit components that combine...
New Olympic Distance Triathlon in Omaha in 2010
On August 1, 2010 the city of Omaha, Nebraska will host a new Olympic Distance triathlon event throughout the downtown area. The Olympic Distance event will consist of the standard 1.5km Swim, a 40km Bike and a 10km Run and...
2010 ITU World Championship Series Calendar Announced
The 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series calendar has been announced. The iconic capital cities of Sydney, Seoul and Budapest have been added to the calendar, joining the existing world class events previously held in Madrid, London,...
Ironman Pain Relief Products Coming to a Store Near You
Here is something just recently announced. The Mentholatum Co. has teamed up with Ironman to launch a topical Ironman Pain Relief products line for consumers. “Partnering with Ironman sets apart our line and formulas, calling out strong, effective formulations in...
2009 Ironman World Championship Coverage
TRIJUICE is on the Big Island of Hawaii for the big race this weekend, the 2009 Ironman World Championship. We will work on bringing you coverage (pictures, interviews and more) all weekend long. The race is Saturday, October 10,...
ITU Bans Brazilian Triathlete Mariana Ohata for 6 Years
Brazilian triathlete Mariana Ohata has been banned for six years by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) after committing her second anti-doping violationan in an out-of-competition doping control test. A former member of the Brazilian National Swim Team, Mariana Ohata shot...
New Half Full Triathlon to Help Support the Cancer Fight
Triathlon: Half Full Triathlon When: Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 7:00 AM Where: Centennial Park, Ellicott City, MD, USA Divisions: Age Group, Aqua Velo, Relays Website: www.halffulltri.org A new late season triathlon event in the Northeast has been announced and...
5430 Long Course Tri Officially Becomes Ironman 70.3 Boulder
Back in June of 2009 the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) purchased 5430 Sports, the leading developer and organizer of multisport events in Boulder, Colorado. The acquisition included five triathlons including the 5430 Sprint Triathlon, Boulder Peak Triathlon, Boulder Kids Triathlon,...
EndorFUN Sports Re-Brands Half's to Ironman 70.3 Series Races
EndorFUN Sports which has been producing events for the last 10 years and already runs two Ironman 70.3 Series races (Timberman 70.3 and Ironman 70.3 Austin) will re-brand it's two remaining half iron distance triathlon events to Ironman 70.3 Series...
Miami to Host New Ironman 70.3 Series Race in 2010
Just the other day we posted the preliminary 2010 Ironman 70.3 Series Race Calendar and now comes word that we have another new Ironman 70.3 series race on the horizon in 2010. We should see the announcement of the new...
2010 Ironman 70.3 Series Race Calendar
Since its inception back in 2006, the Ironman 70.3 Series has become the fastest growing triathlon series in the world and once again it will continue to grow in size in 2010. The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has enhanced the...
2009 Ironman World Championship by the Numbers
Every October many of the world’s best professional and amateur iron-distance triathletes from all over the world find themselves on the Big Island of Hawaii for one thing and one thing only, the Ironman World Championship race. Why? Why Not?...
superTRIA Piriápolis, Uruguay's First Iron Distance Triathlon Event
South America is not immune to the popularity of the sport of triathlon as seen by the influx of new events added over the last couple of years in various countries. The demand for additional events and bigger challenges is...
2009 Ironman Wisconsin Coverage
TRIJUICE will be in Madison, WI this weekend to cover the Ironman Wisconsin triathlon race taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m. CST. We will be working on bringing you coverage (pictures, interviews and more) all weekend...
WTC Reverses Compression Sock Ban for Kona
Just as news about the compression sock ban at the Ironman World Championship spreads around the world comes an update from the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). According to a post on Slowtwitch.com: "In response to athlete feedback, World Triathlon Corporation...
No Compression Socks in Kona Continued...
The saying "No News is Good News" doesn't seem to apply here as many athletes have been caught off guard by the recent news that the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) plans on banning compression socks and sleeves at the upcoming...
Lisboa International Triathlon Becomes TriStar111 Lisboa
Triathlon: TriStar111 Lisboa When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 8:00 AM Where: Parque das Nações, Lisboa, Portugal Divisions: Age Group, Relay Website: www.tristar111lisboa.com S4a, the company which brought the sport of triathlon to the capital of Portugal back in 2006...
Don't Expect to Wear your Compression Socks in Kona on Race Day
Those of you racing next month in Kona at the Ironman World Championship race take note, the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has thrown a curve ball at you. Read the excerpt below written by Brian Brode at the Examiner.com: Despite...
UK's New Iron Distance Event will be The Outlaw Triathlon
A couple of weeks ago we reported the news about a new iron distance triathlon race in the UK to be held in Nottingham on August 8th, 2010 (Another Iron Distance Event in the UK Announced). At the time, there...
Germany Lands Another Long Distance Triathlon Race
Just the other day Germany landed it's 2nd Ironman race and now comes word that Worms, Germany will host the inaugural TriStar111 Germany triathlon race in June 2010. The city of Worms is no stranger to the sport of triathlon...
Competitor Group Launches TriCenter Weekly News Show
The Competitor Group which publishes both the Triathlete and Inside Triathlon magazines has just launched TriCenter, a new weekly video news show that will take you inside the world of triathlon. See the latest triathlon news and analysis of the...
Germany To Host 2nd Ironman Race Starting in 2010
Regensburg, Germany, one of the oldest cities of Bavaria will play host to the second Ironman race venue in Germany in 2010. The city on the banks of the Danube river is known for its numerous historical buildings in the...
New Ironman 70.3 Syracuse Race Added to 2010 Schedule
The World Triathlon Corporation has announced that Syracuse, New York will play host to one of 35 events in the 2010 in the Ironman 70.3 Series. The late season inaugural race will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2010 and...
First Annual San Diego Triathlon Classic set for October
A new late season triathlon event has been added to the schedule for later this year in California. The San Diego Triathlon Classic set to take place in October and will feature San Diego's only USAT sanctioned Olympic Distance race...
Another Iron Distance Event in the UK Announced
If you want a fresh, independent Iron Distance challenge in the UK, here is your chance. One Step Beyond Promotions, a company that has been organizing triathlon events since 1991 is proud to announce a new premier long distance triathlon...
Branson, Missouri to Host New Ironman 70.3 Race in 2010
The newest addition to the ever growing Ironman 70.3 Series will be Ironman 70.3 Branson. This will be the 34th race in the half iron distance triathlon series and the 20th triathlon event in the series in North America. The...
Jason Lester Wins 2009 ESPY Award
According to an aritcle posted on Slowtwitch, Jason Lester is the ESPY upset winner. Jason Lester is an Ironman athlete who has the use of only one arm, and his story of triumph over tragedy has become an inspirational message...
New Rudy Project TT Wingspan Helmet
The new Rudy Project Wingspan helmet debuting at the 2009 Tour de France is simply a work of art! After years of development and wind-tunnel tests with the legendary aerodynamics guru, John Cobb, Rudy Project is set to release the...
Rev3 Rounds Out Series, Adds Olympic Distance Tri in Knoxville
Revolution3 Triathlon has rounded out it 2010 race series with the addition of a new Olympic distance triathlon event in Knoxville, TN. This dynamic venue will serve as the Kickoff event for the new 2010 Revolution3 Triathlon Series. Just last...
Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya Race Postponed Due to H1N1 Epidemic
Due to the recent outbreak of the H1N1 epidemic, both internationally and locally, the inaugural 2009 Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya triathlon originally scheduled for July 26, 2009 has been postponed to Sunday, October 4, 2009. Race management regrets the decision to...
Challenge Series to Debut New Austrian Race in 2010
Roth/Walchsee - The worldwide Challenge family is welcoming a new member. On September 5, 2010, the Kaufhaus Tyrol Challenge Walchsee-Kaiserwinkl will debut at the foot of the Kaisergebirge mountains in Austria. The beautiful Kaiserwinkl region, only a stone's throw from...
SkirtSports Introduces SkirtPerks Customer Membership Program
SkirtSports, the creator of the original running / fitness skirt founded by Ironman Champion Nicole DeBoom introduces a new customer membership program called SkirtPerks. SkirtPerks is an annual membership program filled with sweet perks & savings. As a special bonus,...
Rev3 Full Iron Distance Triathlon Event Announced
Rev3 Full Distance Event takes place September 12, 2010; Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH Revolution3 has officially announced that Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, OH will serve as the host venue for its newest event, a full iron distance triathlon...
New Ironman 70.3 Branson Race is a Possibility
It seems likely that we will see at least 2 new Ironman 70.3 triathlon races in 2010 in North America, one in Missouri and the other one in Colorado. The Ironman 70.3 Series currently consists of 33 half iron distance...
Inaugural Revolution3 Triathlon Preview
The inaugural Revolution3 Triathlon (Half-Rev) takes place this weekend (June 7, 2009) in Middlebury, Connecticut at the Quassy Amusement Park. The inaugural triathlon will feature the largest professional purse prize of any regular season half iron distance event of its...
Triathica Invites You to "Train Like a Triathlete"
New training center officially opens its doors to the public It was a landmark occasion for multisport athletes in Orange County on May 31st as Triathica, a one-of-a-kind "triathlon training center," opened its doors to the public in a Grand...
Ironman South Africa 2010 Limiting Number of Entries
Triangle South Africa, organizers of the Ironman events, have set a limit of 1800 entrants for the 2010 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa which will be held for the sixth time in Port Elizabeth on the April 25th. NOTE: The Ironman...
Galindez to Debut the Merida Time Warp Carbon TT at Ironman Brazil
Three time Ironman Brazil champion and 2007 Ironman 70.3 World Championship runner up Oscar Galindez will help debut the new Merida Time Warp Carbon TT bike in a few week at Ironman Brazil. Not only will he help at the...
Ironman Charitable Auction Nets $31,000 for VIP Entry
It seems some people aren't affected by the economic crisis as seen here with a winning bid of $31,000 for a VIP Charitable entry to the Ironman World Championship race in Kona later this year. This eBay auctioned closed on...
New Challange Series Triathlon Headed to Copenhagen in 2010
The challenge is on as TEAM Challenge expands with the selection of its newest city to host an Iron Distance triathlon event. The series continues its reach in Europe and heads to Scandinavia with Copenhagen, Denmark being selected for a...
New Western Colorado Triathlon Event in the Grand Valley
A new Olympic distance triathlon in Colorado has been announced, the Western Colorado Triathlon. Triathlon: Western Colorado Triathlon When: Saturday, September 19th, 2009 @ 7:30 AM Where: Highline State Park, Mack, Colorado, USA Division(s): Age Group Website: www.ascentproductions.net The Highline...
Slowtwitch Providing Live Coverage of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series
Slowtwitch has been selected to be the provider of live internet race coverage of the the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series. Slowtwitch.com will be on site at each of these races that make up the Race to the Toyota Cup,...
Ironman Switzerland Opens Again Due to Economic Crisis
Does and Ironman race have to be Sold Out to be successful or profitable??? It seems that the sport of triathlon is not immune to the global economic crisis after all. Here is a news posting from the Ironman Switzerland...
Buffalo Triathlon Snags 70.3 World Champ Terenzo Bozzone for Race
Unlike other cities, Buffalo, MN which is about 40 miles NW of Minneapolis is not a Mecca for professional triathletes. Understandably, the city is not host to an Olympic Distance ITU event, a popular 70.3 race or even an Ironman...
Macca: Ironman 70.3 China - Toughest Triathlon Day of my Career
Here is an excerpt from Chris McCormack's latest blog post on his race at Ironman 70.3 China, it sounds like it was a tough day for him as well... "I have raced for 13 years as a professional and almost...
XTERRA World Tour Headed to Malaysia
For the first time ever the XTERRA World Tour is headed to Southeast Asia with the inaugural XTERRA Malaysia Championship race on the beachfront of Teluk Cempedak in Kuantan, Malaysia on June 7, 2009. Triathlon: XTERRA Malaysia When: Sunday, June...
ZumTri to Deliver Interactive Triathlon Race Results
After a race, have you ever wondered how far ahead or behind you were? Have you ever tried to analyze your triathlon race against the entire field, your rivals or friends by reviewing the splits provided in the spreadsheet format...
Washington, DC - ITU World Championship Series Race Info
Triathlon: Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series When: Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 6:00, 6:30 & 11 AM Where: West Potomac Park, Washington, DC, USA Division(s): Professional, Amateur Age Group Distance(s): Olympic, Sprint Website: www.washingtondc-triathlon.org The Dextro Energy Triathlon...
StarTribune Article: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks
Here is an article published in the StarTribune today about how triathlons can pose deadly heart risks for athletes in the sport. A stressful job or shoveling snow can do the same thing. No one is forcing anyone to participate...
New Weight Management Product Designed Specifically for Athletes
PacificHealth Laboratories, the maker of Accelerade and Endurox R4 has launched a new product call FORZE GPS, the first scientifically proven appetite management tool created specifically for athletes. The key to getting leaner is appetite regulation. The objective is to...
2009 Escape to Bermuda Triathlon Postponed
Tough economic times impact a late season triathlon, the Escape to Bermuda Triathlon. The triathlon, which has attracted some of the world's leading professional triathletes to the island over the last two years, is a casualty of the local Government...
New Lavaman Triathlon Set to Take Place in September
Triathlon: Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon When: Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 7:30 AM Where: Keauhou, Big Island, Hawaii, USA Division(s): Elite, Age Group, Relays Website: www.lavamantriathlon.com Race organizers of the annual Lavaman Waikoloa triathlon on the Big Island of Hawaii have...
New Ironman Race in 2010 in Utah, Ironman St. George
It's official, today the World Triathlon Corporation announced a new Ironman race set to take place in Utah in 20010. The host city for this new event would be St. George. This would be the 8th Ironman race in North...
Utah Gets Another Shot at Hosting an Ironman Race
Tomorrow we will see the announcement of the new Ironman St. George race set to take place the first weekend in May 2010. Back in 2002 the city of Provo, Utah was hosting it's innagural Ironman Utah triathlon event. The...
Challenge Series Gets New Logo & Portal Site, Adds New 1/2 Iron Race
New era begins for the Challenge Family and the Challenge Series. A new logo and the addition of a new online portal will herald the new era for the well known Challenge Family. The series expanded last year with the...
Liverpool Set to Host New Triathlon This Summer
Triathlon: Liverpool Triathlon When: Sunday, June 21, 2009 Where: Kings Waterfront, Liverpool, United Kingdom Division(s): Age Groups, Teams Distance(s): Olympic, Sprint, Super Sprint Website: www.liverpooltriathlon.co.uk The iconic city of Liverpool, England will host its first mass participation triathlon this summer,...
WTC Announces New Finish Line Policy
World Triathlon Corporation will implement a new finish line policy for all domestic Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events. Beginning with Ironman 70.3 California, friends and/or family members will no longer be permitted to cross the finish line or enter the...
New Off-Road Triathlon with Éireman X in Ireland
Late last year came an announcement that a new Long Distance and Middle Distance triathlon event was set to take place in Wexford (Ireland Lands Another Full and Half Distance Triathlon Event). Well, it didn't take long for organizers to...
New Western Pennsylvania Triathlon - The Dam Tri!
A new triathlon event for those of all skill levels is set to take place in June at the Colonel Crawford Park in Western Pennsylvania in Meadville. The Dam Tri triathlon will feature two race distances to choose from...
New National Sprint Distance Series Announced
A new national triathlon series has been announced. The inaugural Amica Triathlon Series is a Sprint Distance series of events held throughout the country. The series will features 7 qualifying races and culminates with the Amica Championship on November 1,...
New Abraham Lincoln Triathlon Series in Illinois
A new triathlon series has been announced by the Petersburg Triathlon Group in Illinois. The Abraham Lincoln Triathlon Series will be part of the activities endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission which will be celebrating the 200th birthday of...
Erin Baker's Accepting Applications for All New Triathlon Team
Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods, creators of the Official Granola of Ironman, is now accepting applications for its all new 2009 Erin Baker's Triathlon Team. The team will be comprised of 24 U.S. amateur athletes with Ironman and 70.3 Half...
Northwest to waive bike fees for triathlons in Saipan
Northwest Airlines has agreed to waive the bike fees for those participants traveling to Saipan for the XTERRA Saipan Championship and Tagaman Triathlon. The XTERRA Saipan Championship will be held on April 18 and the Tagaman is set a week...
Aflac Iron Girl Series Add New Race in Syracuse
January 27, 2009 (Syracuse, NY) – Today, Iron Girl announced the addition of a new triathlon to the 2009 Aflac Iron Girl National Women’s Event Series calendar. The Aflac Iron Girl Syracuse Women’s Triathlon will take place on Sunday, July...
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Getting New Triathlon Event in August
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the new host city for a new triathlon event being setup by Lake Geneva Extreme Sports. The First Annual Milwaukee Bradford Beach Triathlon will be held at Bradford Beach, which lies on the western shore of Lake...
New Race Venue and Division for Ironman 70.3 Kansas
The second running of the Ironman 70.3 Kansas race will get a new race venue and brand new, fun division. Don't worry, the race is still taking place in Kansas, it's just moving closer to the city of Lawrence. It...
Receive Free Endurance Films Training DVD with USAT Membership
USA Triathlon membership certainly has its perks and USAT and Endurance Films are pleased to announce another member benefit for those who join or renew by January 31. USAT supplier Endurance Films is offering all new and renewing members during...
Portland, Oregon Gets an XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon
Triathlon: XTERRA Portland When: Saturday, August 15, 2009 Where: Hagg Lake, Forest Grove, Oregon, USA Divisions: Professional, Age-group Website: www.xterraportland.com The popular off-road triathlon race is headed to Oregon in 2009 with the inaugural XTERRA Portland race scheduled to take...
Looks like Providence Equity Bought Most of North America Sports
Back at the end of November rumors were a brewing that Providence Equity was going to buy North America Sports the race organizer of 5 Ironman races across North America and 2 Ironman 70.3 races. North America Sports setup and...
Belgium Lands an Iron Distance Triathlon Event
Final course details are being worked on but it seems that everything else is now in place for the brand new Iron Distance triathlon event scheduled to take place in Belgium in August. The new Limburg226 triathlon is scheduled to...
Ironman UK Organizers Set to Unveil New Race Venue
For the last several month, uncertainty loomed over the running of the 2009 Ironman UK triathlon event. People assumed next year's race would still take place in August in Sherborne. Rumors started popping up that something might change, like the...
"Best of the U.S." 2009 State Qualifiers Announced
The 50 state qualifier triathlons for the 2009 Best of the U.S. National Championship race have been announced. The fastest male and female resident amateur at each of the triathlons earns the right to represent themselves and their state at...
Ireland Lands Another Full and Half Distance Triathlon Event
Earlier this year came the announcement that an old iron distance race was going to be revived after a long hiatus. (New Ireman 226 Challenge Triathlon Event in 2009) Now comes news that another new Iron Distance race will take...
2009 Ironman Louisville Sells Out
Ironman announces that Ford Ironman Louisville, taking place on August 30, 2009, has reached capacity. Registration for next year's race officially opened on September 1, 2008. The event serves as one of 22 official qualifiers for the Ford Ironman World...
30th Anniversary Ironman World Championship airs on December 13th
Get your TiVo ready! This year's inspirational and exciting broadcast of the world's greatest endurance event, the Ironman World Championship triathlon race in Kona airs on NBC on Saturday, December 13, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET. (Ironman Broadcast Trailer...
Comolake MAN, New Iron Distance Triathlon in Northern Italy
ASD Triathlonlecco / Spartacus have announced a new Iron Distance Triathlon, Comolake Man, set to take place in and around Lake Como in the Lombardy region or Northern Italy. The inaugural race is set to take place in the city...
New Commonwealth Triathlon Series Launched in Massachusetts
Bill Burnett, Race Director of the Cohasset Triathlon in Cohasset, Massachusetts has launched the Commonwealth Triathlon Series, an exciting, high quality sprint distance series in the Boston metro area consisting of three races. The series will feature 2 new high...
Danskin Women's Triathlon Series to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Danskin gears up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series, the largest and longest running multi-sport series in the world. Female triathletes of all ages (14 & up) from first timers to advanced competitors are encouraged...
New Scenic, Bike Challenging Triathlon in Southern Minnesota
There are few places on this planet that are more perfectly suited to host a triathlon than Winona, Minnesota. With every stroke, pedal and stride, you’ll encounter incredible views and beautiful terrain. Following the swim, you will begin your journey...
Si! Ironman Cozumel Sold Out!
If you were still on the fence waiting to registering for next year's new Ironman race in Mexico in sunny Cozumel, you waited too long. Yes, the newly announced inaugural Ironman Cozumel race has now reached its capacity and is...
New TREK Women’s Triathlon Series Announced
Trek Bicycle Women’s Specific Design division has signed up to be the title sponsor of a new nationwide Women’s Triathlon Series. The TREK Women's Triathlon Series will consist of sprint distance races which will consist of a 1/2 mile Swim;...
Ironman Pioneer Henry Forrest Passes Away
Henry Forrest, one of the original 15 men who started the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii back in 1978 has passed away (Thursday, November 6, 2008). He was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in August of 2007. Henry went on to compete...
Great Illini Challenge Drops Full Iron Distance Event
We will have one less Iron Distance triathlon event to choose from next year in North America as a result of Mattoon Beach MultiSport dropping the event from the Great Illini Challenge. The Iron Distance event was added to the...
Great Floridian Economic Stimulus Race Entry Promo!
Hurry, this offer ends on November 5, 2008. With the price of iron distance triathlons increasing every year, the Sommer Sports and the Great Floridian Triathlon thought it was time to give triathletes a break and roll the entry fee...
Tom Evans Wins Ironman Florida, Shatters Course Record at Age 40
Today in Panama City Beach, Florida at Ironman Florida Tom Evans was on the verge of breaking 8 hours. He fell short of this accomplishment half way into the marathon race but that doesn't matter because he still managed...
Ironman 70.3 Continues Asian Expansion with New Race
Not many details are available at this time but it appears certain that we will see an announcement in the near future of a new Ironman 70.3 Series triathlon race in Asia. The 70.3 series already has races in Singapore...
Inaugural Beach2Battleship Triathlon Takes Place on Saturday
The inaugural Beach2Battleship triathlon is set to take place tomorrow, November 1, 2008 in and around the Wilmington, NC area. The event will feature and Iron Distance race and a Half Iron distance race. The name of the event symbolizes...
TeamTBB Exodus, Wellington, Granger, Biscay Leave
Triathlete Magazine is reporting that 2008 Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington along with TeamTBB teammates Belinda Granger and Hillary Biscay are leaving TeamTBB. The super trio will be joining forces with Samantha McGlone and Canadian coach Cliff English to create...
2009 Ironman 70.3 Race Schedule
As expected the Ironman 70.3 Series race schedule changed a bit for 2009. As of now the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Series consists of 31 triathlon races up from last year’s number of 29 race. This year we saw the addition...
2008 Ironman World Championship Coverage via TRIjuice
TRIjuice is on the Big Island for the big race this weekend, the 30th Anniversary of Ironman World Championship and we will work on bringing you coverage (pictures, interviews and more) all weekend long. The race is Saturday, October...
New Onsite Registration Procedures for North America Sports Races
Due to the tremendous growth of onsite registration, North America Sports will be implementing new onsite registration procedures. These new procedures will launch at Ford Ironman Florida and will be as follows: • Each athlete will fill out a form...
2008 Ironman World Championship Preview
Every October many of the world’s best professional and amateur iron-distance triathletes from all over the world find themselves on the Big Island of Hawaii for one thing and one thing only, the Ironman World Championship triathlon race. Why? Why...
New Ireman 226 Challenge Triathlon Event in 2009
Nine years after the original Ireman, the long distance version will return in 2009 as the Ireman 226 Challenge. A simple 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42km run will now be available to be tackled along with the Half Ireman,...
Date Set, Registraion Open for 2009 Ironman 70.3 Muskoka
Mark your calendars, the date for the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Muskoka triathlon in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada has been set. The race will take place Sunday, September 13, 2009. When this new race in the Ironman 70.3 Series was announced last...
New Half Iron Distance Event in Connecticut in 2009
Revolution3 has announced a new Half Iron distance triathlon event in Middlebury, Connecticut that is designed to take the sport of triathlon to the next level. The overall focus of this event and future events will change the way athletes,...
Ironman 70.3 Steelhead is Open, Smaller Capacity in 2009
Registration is open for the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Steelhead triathlon Triathlon: Ironman 70.3 Steelhead When: Saturday, August 1, 2009 @ 7:00 AM Where: Jean Klock Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA Divisions: Professionals, Age Group, Relay, Clydesdale / Athena Website: www.steelheadtriathlon.com...
Hi-Fi Triathlon in Holding Pattern After Hurricane Ike
The 2008 Hi-Fi Tri scheduled to take place next month on Galveston Island in Texas is in danger of getting canceled after Hurricane Ike. The island took a direct hit with powerful Hurricane Ike and it's unclear what the total...
UCLA Triathlon Launches Scholoarship for Triathlon
UCLA Triathlon is proud to announce the launch of the first ever scholarship program for Triathlon in the USA. This program provides support, resources and expertise to talented Triathletes who wish to develop their athletic ability to its maximum while...
MORE Slots Available for 2009 Ironman Canada, Tomorrow!
UPDATE: The additional entry slots for the 2009 Subaru Ironman Canada have SOLD OUT, again! Historically, Ironman Canada has sold out on-site on registration day for a long time. I'm not sure if they have ever had online registration for...
Bye Bye Newfoundland 70.3, Off To Greener Pastures
Well it's finally official even though the writing has been on the wall for a while. The Ironman 70.3 Newfoundland race is gone. Just recently Ironman.com had pulled the race off its listing page of Ironman 70.3 triathlon events and...
Ironman 70.3 Singapore Moving to March in 2009
The 2nd Annual running of the Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore race just took place and again was very successful. Normally next year’s race is scheduled a year out, but now the next Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore triathlon race is only...
New "On the Road" DVD - Madison Wisconsin Training Ride
Ironman Wisconsin just happens to be taking place this weekend and just in time for those registering for next year’s Ironman Wisconsin race comes a new DVD from Troy Jacobson. From the Spinervals "On The Road" virtual reality series comes...
Entry Slots Available for 2009 Ironman Canada
UPDATE: Additional Entry Slots for 2009 Subaru Ironman Canada have SOLD OUT! The 400 registration slots available were gobbled up in less than 10 minutes. If you didn't travel to Penticton to register for next year's Ironman Canada triathlon you...
Look KéO Bicycle Pedals Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with LOOK Cycle USA have announced / initiated a voluntary recall of the Look KéO Bicycle Pedals. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized...
Rising Fuel Prices Cancel Great Lake Escape Triathlon
The 2008 running of the Great Lake Escape Triathlon has been cancelled. The event originally scheduled for September 7th, 2008 in the East Harbor State Park in Marblehead, Ohio is a victim of the rising fuel prices. The event put...
Ironman Cozumel Rumors Are True!
Several weeks ago rumors and media reports on Mexican TV about a new Ironman race on the island of Cozumel were circulating. It was known that a group from Mexico was working on bringing an Ironman race to Mexico, they...
Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Austin Close to Selling Out
The Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Austin is still accepting entries but it's nearing it's capacity. Only about 100 race entries are available at this time. The triathlon was expected to draw nearly 2000 participants. The inaugural race in Austin, TX is...
New Ironman 70.3 Series Race Coming to Calgary
We have another new Ironman 70.3 Series race being added to the schedule in 2009, this time it's the city of Calgary getting a new race. Calgary is nestled in the foothills of Western Canada’s Rocky Mountains in the providence...
Tagaman Triathlon Celebrating 20th Anniversary in 2009
Triathlon: Tagaman Triathlon When: Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ 6:00 AM Where: Micro Beach, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Divisions: Age Group, Relays Distance: 2km Swim, 60km Bike, 15km Run Website: www.tagaman.com History of the Tagaman Triathlon The Tagaman Triathlon was...
Registration For Ironman Austria and Switzerland Opens Tomorrow
Registration for two popular European Ironman triathlons opens tomorrow July 14th, 2008, Ironman Austria and Ironman Switzerland. If you hope to compete next year at one of these events make sure to register early! The 10th Annual Ironman Austria race...
Donner Lake Triathlon Canceled
Dear Athlete, It is with deep regret that I write to inform you that the 2008 Donner Lake Triathlon has been canceled due to poor air quality caused by the recent and ongoing fires in the Sierras and Butte County....
2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Preview
The first race in the 2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series is set to take place this weekend with the Life Time Fitness Triathlon scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Lake Nokimis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. What...
New Start Time For Ironman 70.3 Boise, Starts at 2:00 PM
The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Boise event drew more than 1,200 triathletes from around the world this past June. Now the date for the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Boise has been set, the triathlon will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2009....
2nd Chance to Register for Ironman Germany 2009
Registration opened on June 25th, 2008 for the 2009 running of Ironman Germany (Registration for Ironman Germany 2009 opens June 25, 2008), earlier than normal, actually even before this year’s race which takes place this weekend. It didn't take long...
New End Of Season Benefit Triathlon, City of Angels Triathlon
A new end of season Sprint distance triathlon has been added to the 2008 triathlon calendar. The 1st annual City of Angels Triathlon encourages students, alumni, and the community at large to “throw down the gauntlet,” as all proceeds from...
Another New Half in the Northeast, JerseyMan Half Iron
There is another new Half Iron distance triathlon in the Northeast, this time in New Jersey. The event is being put on by the New Jersey Multisport Association and will also feature a Sprint distance triathlon. The course was carefully...
Toughman, New Half Iron Distance Race in New York
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:...
Registration for Ironman Germany 2009 opens June 25, 2008
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...
New Fall Triathlon Announced in Florida, Atlantic Coast 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...
Officials Relocate Hy-Vee Triathlon to West Des Moines
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...
Ironman 70.3 Series Expands into Georgia in 2009
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...
Zipp Introduces PowerTap Discs Wheels
Zipp and CycleOps Power have partnered to introduce the first and fastest disc wheels with PowerTap technology. PowerTap is the leading power measurement technology in cycling. It measures torque/velocity 60x per second and is scientifically accurate (+/-1.5%). Zipp will offers...
Ironman Coeur d’Alene Swim Course Concerns
If you are racing Ironman Coeur d’Alene on June 22 make sure to look into getting a neoprene swim cap and aqua socks because the water is and probably will be COLD! Usually those types of items are not allowed...
St. Croix Ironman 70.3 to offer Kona slots in 2009
The St. Croix Ironman 70.3 will offer both Kona and Clearwater slots in 2009. The race recently agreed to a multi-year extension with World Triathlon Corp., to continue to be one of the few Ironman 70.3 races to give its’...
New Prize Incentives for Record Breakers at Ironman South Africa
R100,000 Up For Grabs For Record Breakers At Ironman South Africa. Record breakers at the 2009 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa will receive a R10,000 bonus for any record broken in either the swim, cycle or run. If a new course...
British Triathlon Grand Prix Launched
A new triathlon series has been launched by the British Triathlon Federation, the British Triathlon Grand Prix. It will be combining the most prestigious and elite triathlon events in the country. The Grand Prix will consist of six triathlon races....
New Family Oriented Triathlon Event in Eastern Iowa
A new triathlon event has been announced in Eastern Iowa. The first annual Peregrine Charities Triathlon will originate from the popular George Wyth State Park, located just off Highway 218 between Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa. Triathlon: Peregrine Charities Triathlon...
Shark kills triathlete training at California beach
UPDATES Shark Kills Triathlete at California Beach [via Inside Triathlon] CNN's Larry King interviews a spokesman for the victim's family about the fatal shark attack off the California coast. [via CNN Video] Tragedy has been reported out West in the...
New Zealand Olympic Team Confirmed
New Zealand's Olympic Committee confirmed the final selections for the men’s and women’s Triathlon team for the Beijing Olympic Games which will be held in August. Andrea Hewitt and Shane Reed will now join Sam Warriner, Debbie Tanner, Bevan Docherty...
Ironman Arizona Interactive Real Course Video Released
RacerMate has release its 3rd CompuTrainer Interactive Real Course Video. The just released training DVD is for the Ironman Arizona bike course. RacerMate filmed in high definition video a number of Ironman courses on race day. The new CompuTrainer Interactive...
New YWCA of Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
A new all women's only triathlon has been added to the 2008 Minnesota triathlon schedule. The YWCA of Minneapolis Women's Triathlon will take place in August at Lake Independence in Maple Plain, MN which is located about 20 miles west...
Ironman 70.3 Brazil Venue and Title Sponsor Changes
It appears that the rumored changes that were being talked about have taken effect. The Ironman 70.3 Brazil race schedule to take place in September will now be moving to a new city and will have a new title sponsor....
Ontario's Other New Half Iron Distance Event
Only 30 miles and one month separates’ two of Ontario's new Half Iron distance triathlons this summer. The two new races are the Bracebridge Half IronDistance Triathlon in Bracebridge and the sold-out Ironman 70.3 Muskoka in Huntsville, Ontario. Triathlon: Bracebridge...
2009 Ironman Arizona Registration Information
A unique registration situation lingered for the November 2009 Ironman Arizona race and now we have the answer. Typically registration for the following year's triathlon race takes place the day after the race. But now that the race in April...
New Iron Distance Race in France and Future Series/Tour
We have another new Iron distance triathlon event, this time in the south of France in 2008. Not only is it a new race, but it appears to be the kick-off race of a new Iron distance series/tour which organizers...
2008 Prospect Lake Triathlon Cancelled
Race organizers of the sprint distance Prospect Lake Triathlon and Kids Tri in Colorado Springs, CO have announced that this year's race has been cancelled. This year's race was to scheduled to be the 3rd Annual. "This decision was a...
Shimano acquires Pearl Izumi
Nautilus, Inc. has agreed to sell Pearl iZumi, it's cycling apparel and footwear subsidiary to Shimano American Corporation, which is a division of cycling and fishing equipment maker Shimano, Inc. “The acquisition brings together two companies started by Japanese families...
Ironman Born 30 Years Ago Today
30 years ago today (February 18, 1978) in Honolulu, Hawaii 15 people gather together to compete in what was billed as the toughest human challenge event ever conceived. The idea came about after an argument about who's in the...
RacerMate Releases 1st Interactive Course Video
The first CompuTrainer Interactive Real Course Video DVD from RacerMate has been released. The first video training DVD in the new series is from and for Ironman Coeur d'Alene. For a true interactive experience RacerMate filmed in high definition video...
SheROX Triathlon Series Adds 2 New Races
Triathlon: SheROX Triathlon Series Race 1: May 10, 2008 - Tempe, AZ, USA Race 2: August 3, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA, USA Race 3: September 14, 2008 - Charlotte, NC, USA Website: www.sheroxtri.com Two new all-women's triathlon races have been...
2008 U.S. Women's Triathlon Series Schedule
Triathlon: U.S. Women's Triathlon Series Race 1: June 21-22, 2008 - Naperville, IL, USA Race 2: September 6-7, 2008 - Federal Way, WA Race 3: September 20-21, 2008 - San Antonio, TX Race 4: October 18-19, 2008 - San Diego,...
Plymouth Rock Triathlon Festival Race Details
The Plymouth Rock Triathlon Festival website is up and running now. This new triathlon event in Massachusetts will feature both an Iron Distance triathlon and an International Distance triathlon race on August 31, 2008. The events are set to start...
3 New Triathlons in Northern California in 2008
TriFREAK, a leading producer of triathlons in the Northwest, has announced the debut of three new triathlon events in Northern California for 2008; the DiabloMan Triathlon in March, the Golden Bear Triathlon in May and the Golden Gate Triathlon...
Ironman BV3 New Iron Distance Triathlon in Norway
The Bergen Cykleklubb is organizing a new Iron Distance triathlon in Norway. The inaugural Ironman BV3 - Bergen Voss Triathlon is set to take place on June 7th 2008. Triathlon: Ironman BV3 - Bergen Voss Triathlon When: Saturday, June 7,...
Inaugural Beach2Battleship Triathlons Sold-Out
Registration opened on January 2, 2008 for the new Beach2Battleship triathlon event scheduled to take place in the Wilmington, NC region on November 1, 2008. Even with no past history it didn't take long for both the Iron Distance and...
Granite Man, New 1/2 Iron on the Island of Guernsey
A new Half Iron distance triathlon is scheduled to take place this August on the island of Guernsey, which is part of the Channel Islands in the English Channel, northwest of France. This year the Guernsey Triathlon Club is upgrading...
Island Triathlon Series Postponed Again
The new but yet to be tested Island Triathlon Series has had a tough time getting to the starting line. The Island Triathlon Series features a new triathlon distance which they are calling The Island Eighty, it consist of a...
Austin To Get an Ironman 70.3 Series Race
As expected, Austin, TX will get an Ironman 70.3 series race in 2008. The event will take place on October 5, 2008 so it will offer qualifying slots for the 2009 Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida and not...
Longhorn Half Becomes Next Ironman 70.3 Race
If you skip the ads in the triathlon related magazines you miss a lot. On page 133 of the February 2008 issue of Triathlete Magazine there is ad for the Ironman 70.3 Series, is shows the 2008 Event Schedule. If...
The Plymouth Rock Triathlon Festival
A news flash on the Fast Forward Race Management website gives some details about the new Iron distance and International distance triathlons in Plymouth, MA at the new Plymouth Rock Triathlon Festival. A press conference was supposed to take place...
Spudman Triathlon and Active.com Infrastructure
This time it wasn't an Ironman event that brought the Active.com registration servers to their knees, it was an ordinary, gaining in popularity Olympic distance triathlon in Burley, ID, specifically the Burley Lions Spudman Triathlon. The race normally opens for...
Winter Season Triathlon Options
Off-season training for a triathlon can get quite boring especially when there are no events scheduled for months for us to participate in besides triathlons in the Southern Hemisphere. If you enjoy the multisport concept then here is a winter...
Ironman Japan and Ironman Korea News
Ironman Japan is unlike other Ironman events around the world where they announce and open registration for the following years race the day after the current year’s race, maybe because it doesn't sell out like other popular Ironman races. The...
2008 Iron Girl Schedule Includes New Las Vegas Triathlon
Iron Girl, the premier all-women’s event based brand, has posted its 2008 schedule of events and it includes a new triathlon event in Las Vegas, Nevada. They currently have a schedule consisting of 10 events across the country. Iron Girl...
2 New Olympic Distance Triathlons in California
Two new Olympic distance triathlons in the San Francisco bay area have been added to the 2008 California triathlon race schedule. The races will mark both ends of the racing season with one triathlon at the beginning of the season...
"Best of the U.S." 2008 State Qualifiers Announced
The 50 state qualifier triathlons for the 2008 Best of the U.S. National Championship race have been announced. The fastest male and female resident amateur at each of the triathlons earns the right to represent themselves and their state at...
November 2008 Ironman Arizona Race Sells Out
Uncertainty loomed when the second Ironman Arizona race was announced, would triathletes embrace the new fall triathlon event, would it sell out and if so how long would it take. Ironman Arizona in not like other North American Ironman races...
eBay Auction for 15 Nautica New York City Triathlon Entries
Here is another option if you missed your chance to register for the now sold out 2008 Nautica New York City Triathlon, which sold out in six hours this year. The Nautica New York City Triathlon is a premier Olympic...
New Half Iron Distance Triathlon for Puerto Rico
A new race option has been established on the island of Puerto Rico for triathletes. The main focus seems to be on the new Half Iron distance triathlon, but the event will also feature a Half Iron Duathlon and a...
Timberman 70.3 about to Sell Out
The Timberman 70.3 race scheduled for Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Gilford, New Hampshire is close to selling out. Registration for this race opened on October 1st, 2007. This popular race in the Northeast has a race limit of 1,800...
Ironman World Championship TV Broadcast
This Saturday NBC Sports will broadcast the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship race. This is our one chance a year to see how the professional race truly unfolded along the way. As usual it's bound to show us the excitement...
2008 Ironman 70.3 Race Calendar
So far the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Series will consist of 28 triathlon races up from last year’s number of 21 races. So far this year they have added 8 new triathlon races around the world to the schedule, the new...
Rochesterfest Triathlon Added to Minnesota Tri Schedule
Rochester, Minnesota's third-largest city, gains a new triathlon. The new event will be part of the activities of the annual Rochesterfest celebration, which is set to celebrate 25 years in 2008. Triathlon: Rochesterfest Triathlon When: Sunday, June 29, 2008 @...
Island Triathlon Series Adds New Race Distance
The inaugural Island Triathlon Series which was rescheduled a few months ago has added a new race option for athletes to choose from. They already have the signature race distance called The Island Eighty which consist of a 1 mile...
Ironman Arizona Moving to November Rumor is True
For the last couple of years, there has been a rumor going around that Ironman Arizona would move from April to November or that Arizona might host 2 Ironman races, one in April and one in November. It seems that...
Kansas Will Also Host a New Ironman 70.3 Race
Just yesterday came the announcement of the Ironman New Orleans 70.3 race, the 27th triathlon race in the Ironman 70.3 Series and today we have the 28th race added to the series with the addition of Ironman 70.3 Kansas. The...
2008 XTERRA Global Tour Calendar
The tentative schedule for the 2008 XTERRA Global Tour consists of 18 championship off-road triathlon races, all which lead up to the XTERRA World Championship race in Hawaii in October. A traditional XTERRA championship race consists of a 1.5km...
New Ironman 70.3 Race for the Big Easy in 2009
Just announced, there is a new Ironman 70.3 race on the triathlon schedule, you can mark your calendar but don't start training just year, this event is actually scheduled to take place in 2009. No, that's not a typo; it's...
New South Beach Triathlon Added to Race Schedule
The Nautica Malibu Triathlon now has a sister race on the other side of the country with the addition of the Nautica South Beach Triathlon. The inaugural Nautica South Beach Triathlon sprint distance triathlon will consist of a 1/2 mile...
Challenged Athletes Foundation Affected by Fire Again
Just a month ago the Challenged Athletes Foundation offices went up in flames (link). The fire destroyed most of the donated items for the upcoming San Diego Triathlon Challenge. They scrambled and with the generosity from sponsors and individuals they...
Pumpkinman Adds a Half Iron Distance Race Option
The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival which is organized by the Seacoast Riptide Triathlon Team has added a Half Iron distance triathlon race to the event schedule. The event previously only had a Sprint distance event. This will be the first Half...
New All Female Triathlon Series Kickoffs in Australia
A new triathlon series has been launched in Australia with an all female focus. Triathlon Pink is a fantastic new initiative for the Australian sporting community, where the event’s total focus is on women. The series was launched this past...
Greg Bennett Wins the $300,000 Bonus in Dallas
The pros and elite amateurs that didn't race in Kona yesterday were in Dallas today for the inaugural running of the U.S. Open Triathlon and what day it was for Greg Bennett who won the race, the Series Championship and...
Date Change for Inaugural Island Triathlon Series Race
The inaugural and only race in the Island Triathlon Series was rescheduled this week. The Island Triathlon Series features a new triathlon distance which they are calling The Island Eighty, it consist of a 1 mile Swim, 66 mile Bike...
New 70.3 Series Race Sells Out in 2 Months
A new race with no history in the hot and popular Ironman 70.3 Series sells out in less than two months. The Ironman 70.3 Muskoka triathlon scheduled to take place on Sunday September 14, 2008 in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada reached...
New Iron Distance Race - Beach2Battleship
Set Up Events has announced a new iron distance triathlon event for 2008, it’s called the Beach2Battleship and it's scheduled to take place in Wilmington, NC. The name of the event symbolizes what the athletes will do during their 140...
2008 BG Triathlon World Cup Series Calendar
The International Triathlon Union announced the BG Triathlon World Cup calendar for 2008. The world cup is a series of Olympic distance (1.5km Swim, 40km Bike, 10km Run) triathlon races organized and sanctioned each year by the International Triathlon Union...
Ironman 70.3 Race Rumor (China)
I've been mentioning that another race would be added to the Ironman 70.3 Series, but this is not the race I was aware of. It seems that China is not only hosting the 2008 Olympic Game and a new Ironman...
2008 Ironman Race Calendar
Again we have one new Ironman race on the schedule for next year. In July the World Triathlon Corporation added a new race to the Ironman triathlon calendar, Ironman China which is set to take place on Sunday, April 20,...
No Mas! for the Ironman 70.3 Baja Race
The Ironman 70.3 Series has been expanding at a rapid pace lately and you had to wonder if the expansion balloon would spring a leak anytime soon. Well it has and now we have the first race casualty of the...
New On the Road Spinervals DVD - Tucson Training Rides
Coach Troy Jacobson has released another new 'Virtual Reality' training ride DVD. This time Coach Troy heads to the high desert of Tucson, Arizona for some incredible training climb rides. From the Spinervals "On The Road" virtual reality series comes...
New Ironman 70.3 Race Coming to Boise, Idaho
Last month we told you to expect some new race announcements in the Ironman 70.3 Series. As expected that time has come with today's announcement of the new Ironman 70.3 race in Boise, Idaho. This should bring the number of...
Demise of the Triathlon One O One Series
It appears that the new and innovative Triathlon One O One Series, which was announced last year and had four scheduled races in 2007, has been cancelled indefinitely as stated on their website. It appears that there are no plans...
New Ironman 70.3 Series Races and More...
The Ironman 70.3 Series is on a roll as it continues its reach around the world with the addition of 2 announced races and 1 yet to be announced race. This will bring the number of races in the half-iron...
Australia Added to the 2008 XTERRA Global Tour
Triathlon: XTERRA Australia Championship When: Saturday, April 19, 2008 Where: TBD, Australia Divisions: Professional, Age-group Website: www.xterraaustralia.com.au The popular off-road triathlon race series is headed down under as Australia lands a spot on the XTERRA Global Tour. The tour currently...
New Triathlon Challenge for Arizona
Triathlon: Powell³ Triathlon Challenge When: Saturday, October 13, 2007 @ 9:00 AM Where: Wahweap Bay, Lake Powell, Wahweap, AZ, USA Divisions: Age-group Website: www.powell3.com Scenic Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in North America with its red sandstone rocks, tall...
2008 Ironman USA Lake Placid Sells Out in Minutes
As expected, the 10th anniversary running of Ironman USA Lake Placid scheduled to take place next year on Sunday, July 20, 2008 is a sell out! This popular race is one of the seven Ironman branded triathlons in North America,...
New Olympic Distance Triathlon for New Mexico
The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake gets a new Olympic distance triathlon. Triathlon: Elephant Man Triathlon When: Sunday, September 30, 2007 @ 8:00 AM Where: Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Elephant Butte, NM, USA...
New Lake Placid Training Ride DVD from Coach Troy Jacobson
Coach Troy Jacobson releases a new 'Virtual Reality' training ride DVD. While it's a little too late for this year’s 2007 Ironman USA Lake Placid triathlon, scheduled to take place on July 22, 2007, it's just what you need to...
Ironman Arizona is about to Sell Out
Ironman Arizona which is schedule to take place on Sunday, April 13, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona is close to selling out. It's an early season Ironman event for us in North America but It's hard to believe that this event is not sold out as other Ironman events in North America sell out in a matter or hours. Ironman Coeur d'Alene which just took place on June 24th, 2007 is already sold out for 2008. The fourth annual Ford Ironman Arizona triathlon (2.4mi Swim, 112mi Bike, 26.2mi Run) has quickly become a top-rated event and currently has 1949 athletes signed up with a race cap of 2000 triathletes.
No ''Battle of the Sexes'' Race for Life Time Fitness Triathlon
The Life Time Fitness Triathlon is scheduled to take place next weekend, Saturday, July 14, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN and based on the race schedule and the prize money it appears that the "Battle of the Sexes" format is over for now.
Triathlon One O One Postponement and Changes
Changes are a brewing for the new Triathlon One O One series. The inaugural Triathlon One O One event scheduled to take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2007 has been postponed until 2008. The event was originally scheduled to...
Orbea Reveals the New Ordu Frameset
With the help of Craig Alexander, the 2006 Ironman 70.3 World Champion Orbea USA reveals the new Ordu aero frameset, it looks sharp! Using the same combination of high design and engineering that contributed to the creation of the Orca...
Hy-Vee World Cup Set for Des Moines this Weekend
On Sunday, June 17, 2007 elite triathletes from around the world will gather in Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the only BG Triathlon World Cup race in the U.S. in 2007 for the largest prize purse in triathlon history at the inaugural Hy-Vee BG World Cup. The Olympic distance (1.5km Swim, 40km Bike, 10km Run) triathlon will feature an amazing purse prize of $700,000 dollars. The 1st place winners in the men’s and women’s divisions will each leave with a prize of $200,000 dollars and a Hummer H3 vehicle. The stellar international field of athletes will have the who's who of triathlon and will include 16 Americans, 8 women and 8 men.
New Race Date for Ironman South Africa
Ironman South Africa which takes place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa has moved the date of their race out one month. The triathlon which has taken place in the month of March since 2005 has possibly been moved permanently to...
New 10 Hour Triathlon Race in Wisconsin
This is not your typical sprint or iron distance triathlon, in this race you determine the distance by your strength and endurance. You can tackle the challenge on your own or get comrade or 2 to help you out. The course for this triathlon will consist of a 1/3 mi Swim, 14 mi Bike and 3.1mi trail Run repeated however many times you can in a 10-hour period. The person / team that does the most triathlons in the 10-hour period wins.
New Half-Iron Race and Triathlon Series in Canada
LifeSport Coaching, lead by Lance Watson and Paul Regensburg announced that Vancouver, British Columbia will be the host city for a new Half-Iron distance triathlon race in Canada. The Vancouver International Half Iron is set to take place on September...
Ready, Set, Go for the Triathlon One O One Series
The inaugural race for the new Triathlon One O One series is set to take place on Sunday, May 6th in Bradenton, FL with over 200 triathletes. Not only do we have a new triathlon series in North America, but Sunday's race will be the launch race for the new long distance format the event organizers plan on promoting around the world in the years to come.
Inside Triathlon's first annual Sex Issue
A while back I was visiting the Inside Triathlon website and noticed the interesting survey they has posted on their site. I wasn't sure what to think at the time, but I thought it was interesting for sure. The...
Dallas to host the U.S. Open Triathlon Championship
Life Time Fitness announced the expansion of their Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series with a new race in October in Dallas, Texas. The city is set to host the inaugural Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon championship race on Sunday, October 14, 2007. The race will serve as the championship finale for the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series. The series was started in 2006 by linking four of the most prominent Olympic distance triathlons in the U.S: Life Time Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis, the Nautica New York City Triathlon, the Accenture Chicago Triathlon, and the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon.
Ironman Louisville Course Maps Posted
The race course map for the inaugural Ford Ironman Louisville taking place on August 26, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky has been posted on the events website (link). According to the details the race will start and have both of its transitions’ at Waterfront Park and will have the finish line at Fourth Street Live, an entertainment and retail district located on 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
Ironman Coeur d’Alene Course Changes Posted
The updated course changes for the 2007 Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene triathlon have been posted on event's website (link). The 112 mile Bike course and 26.2 mile Run course maps have been updated as of February 11th, 2007. The city...
Ironman 70.3 Germany added to Race Schedule
The Ironman 70.3 series continues to grow with the addition of the Ironman 70.3 Germany triathlon event. The German city of Wiesbaden will host the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Germany race on August 19th, 2007. The city of Wiesbaden is on the western side of Germany on the Rhein River, about 40km west of the city of Frankfurt. This will be the 6th Ironmand 70.3 triathlon event in Europe, the 23rd race in the Ironman 70.3 series and the only Ironman 70.3 competition in Germany.
New Battle of Ohio Triathlon Series Announced
Ohio based Fat Rabbit Racing, an event management company specializing in the production of multisport events has announced the creation of a new triathlon series, The Battle of Ohio Triathlon & Duathlon Series (BOOTS). The series is open to all athletes and is designed to welcome the beginner and novice triathletes. The six race series kicks-off in May with the Vineyard LiveWell Triathlon. The series will have Sprint and International distance categories along with Triathlon and Duathlon categories. Awards in the form of cash will be offered in both distance categories and types for both male and female divisions.


Reckless Biking While Gathering Drafting Evidence
The buzz around the online triathlon community these days centers on a video from an actual participant at Ironmna Florida. The video shows off the drafting that was occurring during the race. What do you expect from a bunch...
by tjnick on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - posted in News