New Zealand’s Joanna Lawn and Scotland’s Fraser Cartmell walked away with wins at the first race of the exciting new European triathlon series, TriGrandPrix. Athletes raced a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run for the chance to earn a share of the €40,000 prize purse. Click here for more.
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Frenchman Franky Batelier was just 15 seconds faster than Olivier Marceau, but that was all he needed to to keep his six-race winning streak alive at the Xterra European Championship in Italy today. In the women’s race, Canadian Melanie McQuaid picked up her first win of season, and her second in Italy (she also won
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Both Australia’s Luke McKenzie and Canada’s Tereza Macel looked strong from the beginning at today’s Ironman Brazil triathlon. McKenzie spent the entire day at the front of the pack thanks to strong swim-bike combination. He crossed the finish line in a blazing time of 8:07:39. In the women’s race, Macel spent the majority of the
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The Czech Republic’s Filip Osplay beat out a tough group of men, including Australia’s Chris McCormack, Germany’s Andreas Raelert, Belgium’s Marino Vanhoenacker and Luxembourg’s Dirk Bockel, to take the win at Ironman 70.3 Austria. Osplay’s win came thanks to a 1:08:50 half marathon. The blistering run time gave Osplay a course record time of 3:46:01.
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Tinian Elementary School students received a special surprise visit recently from local triathlete Joshua Manglona. Manglona shared his secrets to success-stay postitive, eat healthy, and steer clear of drugs and alcolchol.
Denny Gillen looks no farther than Lake of the Ozarks to train for the numerous triathlons and marathons he participates in throughout the year. Between the roads and water, it’s the perfect setting, Gillen says, to stay in shape. Gillen spends many hours running on the lake’s roads training for the various endurance events. Earlier this year, Highway 54 was his favorite roadway as he geared up …
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Fuji’s most known for it’s low to mid-price point bikes but Fuji is more than capable of producing a first tier race machine, and the D-6 goes a long way to prove it. Written by: Aaron Hersh Although I can’t definitively comment on the aerodynamics of the D-6, the headtube, seat tube and chainstays follow design convention
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Congratulations to Larry Baldwin of Maple Valley, Wash. He is the winner of the 2010 Timex “Time To Train” Sweepstakes. Larry won the new Timex Ironman Sleek 150-Lap with Tap Screen Technology, a Timex Ironman Race Trainer Heart Monitor and Timex Racing Apparel by Sugoi. In addition, Larry won a free entry to the Ironman
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The second most senior officer in the Royal Air Force has died after collapsing during a triathlon, the Ministry of Defense said on Thursday. Air Chief Marshal Christopher Moran had been taken ill when competing during the charity event on Wednesday at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. He was 54. “A highly respected and courageous leader, this
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Robin van de Kreeke, 42, of Coconut Grove will compete in the European Triathlon Championships on July 4 in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Cervélo Co-founder Phil White and Senior Advanced R&D Engineer Damon Rinard break down the design and features of the all-new P5. More videos from Triathlete.com. Learn more about the Cervélo P5.
Learning to swim is often the biggest hurdle for adults getting into triathlon. With all the literature and videos out there, is a coach necessary to get started? This month Sara McLarty debates Tim Edwards, a coach with North Coast Endurance in Cleveland, Ohio. Sara: With family and work schedules, very few people have the ability to train with a coach. Instead, it’s much easier to purchase a DVD or book that they can follow at their own pace. Most are cheaper than a session with a coach, plus you can also find free videos on YouTube. Tim: Most triathletes have Type A personalities and they are very driven by schedules. Getting together with a coach for an hour is not a huge hurdle to overcome. Newbies are often lost in the mountain of data. With so much to think about, they don’t have a logical progression to follow as they start their journey in the pool. A coach can break down the individual skills and move on only when they have mastered them. Sara: Triathlete recently outlined a simple way to create your own underwater video camera. You can film yourself in the pool and analyze your technique each week as you progress. Compare your video to professional swimmers online. Tim: Athletes can videotape themselves, but the feedback is delayed. They have to wait to download the video and spend time comparing. Trying a skill, having it analyzed by a coach, learning the corrections and trying it again is compressed into minutes—not days. This progression is worth the extra couple of bucks. RELATED: How To Analyze Your Own Swim Stroke Sara: I’ve coached some athletes who just won’t listen to what I say, even if I’ve told them a million times. They finally end up figuring it out themselves and when that happens, it sticks. Learning on your own forces you to think about what you are doing and why you are doing it. Tim: The swim usually creates the most stress for a new triathlete. A coach is able to mentally help out by being there in this new environment. I swim with many athletes the first time they are in open water, “holding their hands” as they get comfortable. No video or book will reassure them when they first encounter a breaking wave or a plant wrapping around their hand. Sara: I can’t really argue against having a coach with you for your open-water swim training. Other than going with a very experienced friend, I don’t recommend any athletes trying open water without some support system nearby. Tim: Empowering the athlete is excellent. Athletes who really want to reach that next level of competition need to have a high level of investment in the process. One of the best ways for athletes to learn is to combine video of their practice with analysis of the technique. Many athletes I have coached have finally “got it” when they can see with their own eyes. Triathlete final thoughts: Videos and books can get you started, but a great coach can take you much further in your swim training.
To be successful in any endurance event, you have to refuel. In this video, Dr. Bob Sallis explains the basics of energy sources for endurance athletes. More videos from Triathlete.com.
In this video, Dr Bob Sallis explains the causes of gastrointestinal problems during exercise and how to avoid them. More videos from Triathlete.com.
Reigning four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington announced on her website that she will not compete in Ironman events in 2012 to pursue “other opportunities”. See the news release from her website, Chrissiewellington.org , below and check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to cover this breaking story. Photo: Nils Nilsen Four time World Champion and World Ironman Distance Record Holder, Chrissie Wellington has announced that she’ll be taking a break from competing in Ironman during 2012 to explore other opportunities, including the forthcoming publication of her autobiography, A Life Without Limits . Chrissie, who won her fourth World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, last October and maintained her unbeaten record at Ironman distance – making it 13 victories from 13 races – said of her decision, “I’ve given absolutely everything to Ironman over the past five years. However, this year I’ve decided to take a break as I would like to spend more time focusing on other pursuits including dedicating more time to my chosen charities, the publication of my book and more active promotion of the sport in the UK, as well as giving myself the chance to explore and seize new opportunities within triathlon and outside. I feel that I wouldn’t be able to pursue all of these different goals whilst simultaneously dedicating the energy and time needed to compete in Ironman events and treat them with the respect and complete dedication they deserve. PHOTOS: Chrissie Wellington In Kona The past five years have been absolutely incredible and I am extremely happy, proud and content with everything that I have achieved in the sport – topping it all off with the race of my life in Kona last year. I have always seen triathlon as a part of my life, rather than the be all and end all, and am looking forward to a little more variety and balance by pursuing other interests, as well as spending more time with my family and friends. I am really excited about what the future holds and being able to spend more time around the sport without the commitment of full time ironman training and racing”. RELATED VIDEOS – Chrissie In Kona: The Post-Race Interview Series
Need some new training ideas? Check out these sites for pilates exercises, yoga videos and other triathlon training videos aimed to help endurance athletes
The two 2010 Ironman World Champions, Chris McCormack and Mirinda Carfrae, were also the two athletes featured on Training Day. How did they prepare to win the Kona race? Find out in these videos
With personal trainers producing YouTube fitness videos, iPod Nanos sporting pedometers, and yogis practicing tree pose using the Wii Fit –technology has become one of the best ways to set and maintain fitness goals.
With personal trainers producing YouTube fitness videos, iPod Nanos sporting pedometers, and yogis practicing tree pose using the Wii Fit–technology has become one of the best ways to set and maintain fitness goals. We consulted sports professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and tech companies to find the latest and most interesting hardware, software, and Websites that you can use to get in shape …
Heading to participate in the Wildflower Triathlon Festival this weekend for the first time? Check out these photo galleries and videos from last year’s events to get an idea of what you’re getting yourself into. Photos 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #1 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #2 2009 Avia Wildflower Olympic Course Triathlon Photo Gallery Videos 2009 Wildflower
