Glenn Close – Close Quits…
GLENN CLOSE has given up her dream to become a triathlete after realising she’s not a strong enough swimmer.The 62-year-old actress started taking part in mini events…
Originally posted here:
Glenn Close – Close Quits…
GLENN CLOSE has given up her dream to become a triathlete after realising she’s not a strong enough swimmer.The 62-year-old actress started taking part in mini events…
Originally posted here:
Glenn Close – Close Quits…
Photo: John Segesta/Trek American long-distance triathlete Linsey Corbin and Trek have announced that Corbin will be riding a Speed Concept 9.9 over the next three years. Corbin previously had a sponsorship with Scott Bikes. Read about the move on Linsey Corbin’s blog and check out the complete press release below: Trek Bicycle is proud to announce the signing of professional triathlete Linsey Corbin. The top American finisher at the half-Ironman (70.3) world championships will race aboard Trek’s groundbreaking Speed Concept 9.9 over the next three years as she continues to vie for the top step of triathlon’s most prestigious podiums. “Linsey’s consistent results at the top of the sport make her a perfect match for representing Trek, “said Trek Performance Brand Manager Nick Howe. “Her mental toughness and positive attitude combined with her success on the course make it really exciting for us to bring her into the Trek family, and we’re excited for her to represent us aboard the Speed Concept.” Corbin, an Ironman Coeur D’Alene champion, will begin her season on the US half-Ironman distance circuit before taking her signature cowboy-hat style to her first European race at Ironman Austria in July. Her goal events for the year include the Ironman and 70.3 world championships, where she finished third in 2011. “To be a part of the Trek family, riding the fastest bike on the market – it is only going to help my performances,” said Corbin. “The first road bike I bought was a Trek 5600 and I’ve always admired the fastest cyclists in the sport: Julie Dibens and Chris Lieto. Just like my athletic pursuits, Trek is constantly pushing the envelope with innovation and design. I am looking forward to many fast and fun times ahead.” Both Corbin and her custom Trek Speed Concept 9.9 will be attending the “Meet the Pros” night at Trek Bicycles of Tucson. The event will be held on Feb. 10 from 6-9pm.
It took John Korff seven years to bring an Ironman triathlon to New York; it took nine minutes for the 3,000 race slots to sell out. Korff, a sporting events producer who runs 100-mile races and the Empire State Building stairs for kicks, had been wrangling and wooing city officials to host the event, a 140.6-mile endurance sport, which includes swimming and biking — and a 26.2-mile marathon tacked on the end. “I felt like a business therapist saying why they should do this,” says Korff, owner of Korff Enterprises. In 2010, USA Triathlon annual membership surpassed 135,000 compared with 15,000 to 21,000 roughly a decade ago. New triathletes are older, with the biggest growth in the 35-39 and 40-44 age groups, according to USA Triathlon. In fact, fortysomethings appear like whippersnappers compared to some triathletes. Just ask Stuart Chagrin, 68, a finance professional who has been competing in the New York City Triathlon since 2005. That race is the same distance as the Olympic event — a modest 32 miles. “You’re finding older people doing triathlons, older people doing endurance events,” says Chagrin, who began running in his 40s. “Older is younger these days.” Read more: Cnbc.com
Along list of races awaits CNMI pro triathlete Mieko Carey this year and she is aiming for strong showings in these events after having a few bad lucks last season.
Need a challenge to stay motivated this off-season? Sign up for an indoor triathlon. The typical format is 60 minutes of racing: 10-minute pool swim, 30-minute indoor bike and 20-minute treadmill run, with variations depending on location and organizers. Can’t find an event near you? Create your own at the gym! JackRabbit Sports New York City; $50 ; Jan. 8 and 22, Feb. 4 and 19, March 4 This Big Apple tri shop hosts five events around the city and the top finishers compete in a championship. Jackrabbitsports.com Life Time Fitness Various U.S. locations; $25 for members, $30 for non-members ; see website for dates. The gym chain hosts outdoor events during the tri season and indoor races throughout the year. Lifetimefitness.com Progression Triathlon Tolland, Conn.; $25 for members, $35 for non-members ; Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 11, April 15 and May 6 Every month the distance increases, ending with the final race—an 800-yd swim, 28-mile bike and 7-mile run. Starhillsports.com Tri to Help Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania; $40 individual, $90 team (early registration); Jan. 14, Feb. 12 and 25 This series raises money for Stroup Kids for Kids Epilepsy Foundation, and hopes to expand to 4–5 states next year. Tritohelp.org Give It a Tri Duncan, Okla.; $35 individual, $90 for team ; Feb. 26 A 300-meter swim, 8-mile stationary bike and 3-mile run, with two race options for kids. Drhhealthfoundation.org RainMan Seattle; $45 ; April 1 A slightly different format—15 min indoor swim, 30 min ride with your bike on a trainer, then a 2.97-mile run around Green Lake. Trifreaks.com
Greg Bennett's Hy-Vee victory has qualified him for the Ironman World Championship. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image The 2011 Hy-Vee, Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship winners will each receive an automatic invitation to all three events in 2012. See the complete press release from WTC below and check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to cover this developing story. World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) today announced changes and additions to the 5150 Triathlon Series. Professional WTC champions will have the opportunity for expanded automatic qualifying across three world-renowned championship events: the Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship, Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship. Professional athletes will also have expanded opportunities for 5150 Pro Ranking (5150 PR) points with the addition of 5150 Triathlon Series races and select Ironman 70.3 races to the qualifying schedule. “This is a milestone for our sport,” said Andrew Messick, Chief Executive Officer of WTC. “Automatic qualifying for our champions across the three championship events will add an interesting and competitive dynamic. With this change and the additional opportunities to earn points in the 5150 PR system, we’re giving professional athletes a chance to add variety to their season and compete across different distances without compromising their qualifying opportunities. We’re excited to see how this unites athletes within the triathlon community.” PHOTOS: Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship The 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship, Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ford Ironman World Championship professional winners will each receive an automatic invitation to all three events in 2012, provided they validate their slots. With expanded automatic qualification, world champions like Craig Alexander and Melissa Rollison will not only be invited back to the race that they conquered the previous year, but also have the opportunity to race in the 2012 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship. Likewise, Greg Bennett and Lisa Norden will now be extended an invitation to compete in Kona and Las Vegas, provided they validate their slots during the 2012 qualifying period. “It’s encouraging to see WTC introduce this initiative with the 5150, Ironman 70.3 and Ironman champions getting the chance to race each other at these championship events,” said Greg Bennett, 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship Men’s Elite Cup champion. “Over time we will see some great battles between athletes who excel in their particular arena and are getting challenged by a different distance. Bringing the best in the sport together to race each other will be brilliant for triathlon, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to race at all three championship events in 2012.” “I’m excited to hear of the new qualifying system,” said Mirinda Carfrae, second-place finisher at the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship and Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship. “It’s an opportunity and great step by WTC to encourage the best athletes to compete at the biggest races across all distances.” The announcement of the automatic qualifying system comes at a significant point in triathlon history – prize purses are at an all-time high. Not only is the 2012 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship professional prize purse more than $1.1 million, but WTC has now increased the professional prize purse for the Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship. The total 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3 prize purse is doubling to $200,000 and the total 2012 Ironman World Championship prize purse is increasing to $650,000. This season, the 5150 Triathlon Series will offer several new races and WTC has designated a number of Ironman 70.3 races around the world that will count toward the 5150 PR system as well. Professional athletes will have up to five of their highest scored races count toward their 5150 PR; at least one of those races must be a 5150 Triathlon Series event and up to two of the designated Ironman 70.3 races may count toward the total. A full list including the qualifying schedule and points can be found on the Ironman Pro Membership website at Ironmanpromembership.com/hy-vee-5150-qualifying .
