Chrissie Wellington Finishes…

Four-time Ironman world champion finished third at the 35th edition of the Empire State Building Run-Up with a time of 13:15. Wellington announced yesterday that she would be competing in the race . By David Monti (c) 2012 Race Results Weekly , all rights reserved. Used with permission. Thomas Dold of Germany and Melissa Moon of New Zealand won the 35th edition of the Empire State Building Run-Up here last night. This was the first time the race was held at night, and athletes were greeted by a moderate snow squall when they emerged into the cold air outside on the 86th floor observation deck of this city’s tallest building. Dold, 27, from Stuttgart, won the race for a record seventh time. He climbed the 1576 steps in 10 minutes and 28 seconds, eight seconds ahead of Christian Riedl, a 31 year-old German from Erlangen. Third place went to Mark Bourne, a 38 year-old Australian from Canberra, in 10:55. Former Australian road running star, Darren Wilson of Adelaide, finished fourth. Dold is now holds more Run-Up victories than anyone, but did not come close to the event record of 9 minutes and 33 seconds set by Australia’s Paul Crake in 2003. Crake, a five-time winner of the event, was paralyzed in 2006 after a cycling accident. In the women’s contest, Moon won here for the second time (she also won in 2010). The 42 year-old two-time world mountain running champion from Wellington, clocked 12 minutes and 39 seconds, handily beating second place Suzy Walsham, a 38 year-old former middle distance runner from Australia who won this race three times. Walsham, who lives in Singapore, stopped the clock at 13:08. Three-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington of England finished third in her first attempt at the race, and was timed in 13:15. Wellington had only entered the race yesterday morning. Read more: Competitor.com RELATED – A Conversation With Chrissie: The Decision To Take Time Away

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5150 New Orleans Gets New Race…

New Orleans’ 5150 race will now be held on June 24, 2012. Two years ago, Ironman approached Bill Burke about purchasing Premier Event Management, his company that produced triathlons and other races across the nation. Twenty-one months later, Burke has his company back and is once again making his presence felt in the New Orleans triathlon community. “(Ironman parent company) World Triathlon Corporation offered it back to me, and I jumped at the chance,” Burke said. “I was able to get my company back and still manage all of these events. It’s a good move for both of us.” Among the first of his moves since getting his company back is to move the date of the Ochsner 5i50 New Orleans. The 5i50, an Olympic-distance triathlon, was to be held on April 22, the same day as the larger Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans. However, because of the 200th anniversary celebration of the Battle of New Orleans culminating that week, Burke said changes needed to be made. The city will have a Navy week celebration finishing that weekend, and the Blue Angels are going to be doing an air show on Saturday and Sunday (the day of the race) between 1 and 4 p.m. “Logistically, it made sense not to have both races,” Burke said. “But we have been working with the city on this to provide the best atmosphere possible.” Now, the 70.3 will start and finish at UNO instead of finishing in City Park, where Burke had moved the race finish to in November. With the air show happening along Lake Pontchartrain, Burke said it would have been difficult for the racers to finish in City Park, then get back to UNO during that time frame because of the amount of people heading to the lakefront for the air show. Burke said he has worked with the city to have all of the bikes off the course by noon or a little after, allowing the air show to start at 1 p.m. This also means that anyone still on the course at the time will be running and could possibly finish the race while the Blue Angels are performing above. Now the 5i50 event — a 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run — will be held June 24, allowing competitors to participate in both races. Read more: Nola.com

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Livestrong Partners With…

The Lance Armstrong Foundation has announced a partnership with Ironman with the goal of raising more than $1 million for people affected by cancer. In the press release, Armstrong also announces that he will be competing at Ironman 70.3 Panama, Ironman 70.3 Texas, Ironman 70.3 Florida, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii and Ironman France. The release also states Armstrong’s goal is to qualify for the 2012 Ironman World Championship, to be held in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 13. PHOTOS: Exclusive Photos Of Lance Armstrong’s Return To Tri Check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to follow this developing story and see the press release below. Today, the Lance Armstrong Foundation announced a new partnership with Ironman to raise more than $1 million for people affected by cancer. Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, champion cyclist and the Foundation’s founder and chairman, will compete as a professional athlete in several Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races this year including Ironman 70.3 Panama, Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas, Ironman 70.3 Florida, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii and Ironman France. Armstrong is racing with the goal of qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 13, 2012, and will be competing as a member of Team LIVESTRONG, which is adding these Ironman races to its endurance events series designed to raise funds for people affected by cancer. “I am grateful to Ironman for partnering with LIVESTRONG to raise funds and awareness for people affected by cancer,” said Armstrong. “In my career as an athlete and as a cancer advocate, I’ve learned that progress demands partnership, but it’s not without a struggle. And that’s what Team LIVESTRONG is about — it’s about purpose, it’s about challenge and it’s about empowering survivors to fight like hell. There’s progress to be made with cancer and we invite anyone up for the challenge to join Team LIVESTRONG.” Read more: Marketwatch.com RELATED – Lance Armstrong: Back To His Roots

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Chrissie Wellington To Run Up…

Photo: Kevin LaClaire She’s conquered the lava fields of Kona and now Chrissie Wellington will tackle one of one of the most iconic buildings in the world: the Empire State Building. According the New York Road Runners (NYRR), the four-time Ironman World Champion will join the field of 650 at tonight’s Empire State Building Run-Up, a dizzying 86-story climb to the skyscraper’s Observatory. Although Wellington is taking a break from Ironman competitions , she hinted at a luncheon promoting her soon-to-be-released memoir A Life Without Limits yesterday that she still plans on racing other forms of endurance events. But even Wellington herself didn’t know she’d kick off her 2012 season so soon, until John Korff, race director of the Nautica New York City Triathlon and the 2012 U.S. Ironman Championships, suggested she give the Run-Up a whirl. “Why take the elevator when you can run?,” said Wellington. “I couldn’t be in New York City and not seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the stairs to the top of the Empire State Building and soak up the amazing bird’s eye view, with a healthy dose of masochism thrown in!” PHOTOS: Chrissie Wellington’s Inside Triathlon Photo Shoot Korff, himself a ten-time Run-Up finisher and age-group record holder in the event, says the key to conquering this unique event are strong quads and the ability to run into oxygen debt—two components Wellington certainly does not lack. “It’s all about how much you’re willing to sustain, how hard you can run when you can’t breathe,” said Korff. “It’s hard to say how Chrissie will do, she may just have some fun with it. But I imagine if she turns on those competitive juices, she can win.” But she’ll face some tough competition:  The elite field will be headlined by four-time champ Cindy Harris and three-time winner Suzy Walsham, a former 800- and 1500-meter specialist on the track. The women’s record, set in 2006 by Andrea Mayr, is 11:23.

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USAT Announces First-Ever…

The awards recognize the accomplishments of triathletes from around the country. See the complete announcement from USA Triathlon below: USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the USA Triathlon Multisport Awards. Honors were presented in six different categories designed to recognize those individuals who best fueled the multisport lifestyle during the 2011 season. “In reviewing the nominations for each of the awards, the judges were humbled by the stories of courage, strength, determination, discipline, recovery and inspiration,” said John Jones, chairman of the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee Multisport Awards Subcommittee. “Each of these award recipients, and the nominees receiving honorable mention, have in their own way shown a unique and exceptional passion and dedication to the multisport lifestyle.” USA Triathlon’s Age Group Committee Multisport Awards Subcommittee reviewed all nominations and selected the winners and honorable mentions for each award. Full details on the criteria for each award and nomination instructions are available at usatriathlon.org. The 2011 USA Triathlon Multisport Award winners and honorable mention selections are as follows: JEFF JEWELL SPIRIT AWARD This award honors Jeff Jewell, a massage therapist for Team USA from 2001-2009, active triathlete and devoted USA Triathlon annual member. He lost his battle with brain cancer on Nov. 15, 2010. He was one of life’s biggest cheerleaders and was an inspiration to everyone he met. The recipient of this award is someone who truly embodies the spirit of Jeff Jewell. * Winner: Jennifer Kilinski, Tallahassee, Fla.: An inspiration to Florida’s triathletes, Jennifer Kilinski loves to compete, inspire and encourage others who have faced adversity. * Honorable Mention: Eve Bartlett, Dunedin, Fla. * Honorable Mention: Stephen Williamson, Albuquerque, N.M. INSPIRATIONAL COMEBACK AWARD This award recognizes athletes who have made a comeback to the sport after a traumatic or troublesome personal situation. * Winner: Maureen McGowan, Brooklyn, N.Y.: Maureen McGowan is a cancer survivor who emerged from treatment, signed up for a triathlon and has continued to encourage other patients and lead by example. * Winner: Jordan Rapp, Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Jordan Rapp’s training accident, recovery and return to race-winning form is an inspiration to triathletes around the world. * Winner: Katherine Rivera, Miami Shores, Fla.: Katherine Rivera came back from severe injuries sustained in a scooter accident while on vacation in Greece to place sixth in her age group at Ironman 70.3 Miami. * Winner: Melissa Stockwell, Chicago, Ill.: Melissa Stockwell lost her left leg above the knee in 2004, while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. Melissa is now a two-time paratriathlon world champion in the TRI-2 category. She has started a non-profit in Chicagoland with the mission of getting athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairment involved in triathlon. * Winner: Sean VanGerena, Orlando, Fla.: Sean VanGerena had begun triathlon training before a devastating car accident. Since recovering, Sean has participated in triathlons of all distances and has launched his own non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitation and training. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD This award recognizes an individual or organization whose volunteer leadership in the multisport movement has been transformative and who has mobilized and unified athletes, programs and organizations that improve the events, youth or others affiliated with the sport. * Winner: Chuck Graziano, Ramsey, N.J.: Chuck Graziano has served in several key roles for USA Triathlon including the National Board of Directors, the Hall of Fame Committee and the Age Group Committee. * Winner: Beth Sanden, San Clemente, Calif.: Beth Sanden is a multisport coach, leader and advocate for physically challenged athletes. * Honorable Mention Kevin Collins, Charlotte, N.C. * Honorable Mention: Keri Schindler and Dan Tun, Chicago, Ill. SPIRIT OF MULTISPORT AWARD This award recognizes those individuals who illustrate the principles of the positive spirit of the sport as displayed through acts of sportsmanship and leadership in multisport, with no deference to athletic ability. * Winner: Janit Romayko, East Hartford, Conn.: Janit Romayko is an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate female triathlete who has been active in the sport since the 1980s. * Honorable Mention: Joella Baker, Harmony, Pa. * Honorable Mention: Elyse Jarard, Cincinnati, Ohio * Honorable Mention: Jonathan W. Miller, Winston-Salem, N.C. * Honorable Mention: Chris Mosier, New York, N.Y. MILITARY SPORT AWARD This award recognizes the multisport successes achieved by the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. * Winner: Michael Danish, Miami Fla., U.S. Coast Guard: Michael Danish is a sub 10-hour Ironman triathlete who has represented the Coast Guard in a number of international sports venues. * Winner: Jolene Wilkinson, Boise, Idaho, U.S. Air Force Reserve/Guard: Jolene Wilkinson is a two-time junior national champion, two-time age group world champion and competed as a professional from 2001-2010. * Honorable Mention: Cpt. Christopher Cordova, West Point, N.Y., U.S. Army * Honorable Mention: Lt. J.g. Derek Oskutis, Chula Vista, Calif., U.S. Navy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to USA Triathlon and the multisport lifestyle. These contributions, whether they have been in performance, leadership, volunteerism or mentorship, must demonstrate impact on the multisport lifestyle and support an extended commitment to the sport. * Winner: Fox Ferrel, Marietta, Ga.: Richard “Fox” Ferrel has been actively involved in multisport for more than 25 years. In that time, he has participated in more than 200 triathlons and duathlons. * Winner: Tom Miller, Scottsdale, Ariz.: One of the most decorated U.S. multisport athletes, 94-year-old Tom Miller is a six-time duathlon world champion and a three-time national champion. 

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Fuel Like A Pro

Often it’s not the grueling distances of long-course triathlon that leave athletes flailing; it’s the lack of proper fueling along the way. But one person’s perfect nutrition plan might be another’s gastrointestinal nightmare. We polled a number of pros to learn their before-, during- and after-race eating and drinking habits. You may be surprised to learn the varied tactics, tastes and tolerances of some of our sport’s superstars. RELATED: Train Like A Pro The Day Before “I’ve heard stories of folks going out for KFC or other greasy meals the day before a race, but to me this can only be a recipe for disaster—an ‘Original Recipe’ for disaster, that is! That said, I have been known to scarf down a hefty portion of pizza two nights before the race, especially if I’m closing out a large block of training and my body might be deficient in calories. The day before, I tend to eat exactly what I eat on a day-to-day basis. My main goal is to eat an early dinner, which tends to consist of basic rice pasta with marinara sauce. I get around 1000 calories at 5 p.m., then later I’ll eat a snack of cookies or M&M’s so I don’t wake up hungry in the middle of the night.” Michael Lovato “I eat eggs with veggies for breakfast, fruit for a snack, a sandwich and salad for lunch and egg veggie surprise again for dinner. I guess I like eggs.” Mary Beth Ellis “For dinner I usually make a buffet of chicken, broccoli, salad, rice, bread and pizza because I never know what I will feel like eating depending on my nerves.” Chris Lieto “I eat my usual breakfast, a bagel with half peanut butter and half cream cheese, a sandwich of sorts for lunch, and something like white rice, sweet potato and a bit of protein for dinner. It’s usually two days before the race that I really chow down. I used to go by the mantra ‘A hungry fox hunts best,’ but I’m not sure that works for an Ironman—it’s too bloody long.” Julie Dibens “I like a big breakfast: three to four eggs, avocado, salsa, toast, coffee, potatoes and sometimes a nice pastry. Lots of snacking throughout the day: yogurt, granola, peanut butter and jelly, trail mix, peanut butter-filled pretzels. I like a big lunch as well: a turkey sandwich on wheat with Swiss, avocado and lots of veggies, a piece of fruit, chips and a chocolate chip cookie. I like a smaller dinner: grilled chicken breast, sweet potato with cottage cheese, grilled veggies, quinoa and some nice dark chocolate for dessert.” Linsey Corbin “I limit fiber 48 hours before a race. This helps keep the weight down and limits the toilet stops on the run. I eat a lot of rice-based foods and potatoes. I’ve been known to eat a pint of Ben & Jerry’s the night before, too!” Joe Gambles “Breakfast and lunch can vary, but dinner is always the same: yams, potatoes, carrots and rutabaga all mashed together, steamed spinach and fish (mahi mahi or trout) with added salt. I drink First Endurance Ultragen, EFS electrolyte drink and lots of water to stay hydrated.” Heather Wurtele “I start off with a bigger than normal breakfast (Denny’s!) and taper throughout the day. At my last race I had a First Endurance Cappuccino Ultragen shake mixed with almonds and two bananas for dinner.” Amanda Lovato “I eat a normal breakfast of toast and eggs, a sandwich and salad for lunch, Muscle Milk, and ham and pineapple pizza for dinner with water and Greek salad. I usually have a cookie or ice cream sandwich for dessert.” Matty Reed “I like this day. I have a good-sized breakfast: double toast with tahini and banana, coffee and then a mid-morning scone or muffin. Lunch is pasta with ketchup—it sounds disgusting but it is so good! Dinner is pizza—it has fat for fuel and carbs for my muscles.” Joanna Lawn

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5 Tips For Avoiding Cycling…

Photo: Paul Phillips Cycling is an extremely repetitive sport that involves long duration and high-intensity training—which can ultimately lead to injury. Much like changing your car’s oil allows it to perform better and last longer, these five injury prevention techniques can help you perform at a higher level and reduce your risk of overuse. 1. Pre-workout: Perform dynamic stretches for 5–10 minutes, such as leg crossovers and scorpions to open up the hips and spine. They will help reduce joint and muscle stiffness prior to hopping on the bike. 2. During the workout: Keep your cadence at 90 rpm or greater to reduce stress on the knee, specifically the patellofemoral joint (kneecap area). High-intensity training at lower rpm may have rewards but also comes with greater injury risk. 3. Post-workout: Use the foam roller to reduce muscle soreness and tightness. Focus on the iliotibial band, quadriceps and piriformis (a deep gluteal muscle). 4. Gear: Assuming that a professional bike fit has been done, keep well-documented measurements of saddle height and fore/aft position. Always check measurements when traveling with the bike and after a bike crash. 5. Shoes: Tighten cleat screws/bolts, as they sometimes loosen and cause the cleat to shift. Once you have the cleat in the ideal position, make sure you outline the cleat in permanent marker. Overuse injuries can be created if the cleat shifts too far forward or back, increasing stress on the knee. More cycling articles from Triathlete.com.

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Garmin Forerunner 610

It takes the Forerunner 610 on average 60 meters to recognize a change in speed from 8-minute miles to 7-minute pace. This rapid reaction time is a standout quality that is especially useful during interval workouts done off a track. Plus, the surprisingly intuitive—although not iPhone easy—touchscreen interface and ability to quickly locate satellites make the 610 easier to use than its predecessors. These features, combined with its size and battery life, make the 610 the best running training tool we have tested. It is not, however, a true multisport watch. Its bike functions are limited and swim functions are nonexistent. $349.99, Buy.garmin.com

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