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January 22, 2012 Features, news No Comments

Belgium’s Marino Vanhoenacker and Great Britain’s Jodie Swallow took early-season titles in Buffalo City at Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 South Africa race. Vanhoenacker exited the water 32 seconds back of the lead swimmer, Edo Van De Meer. It wasn’t long before he took the front spot on the bike, posting a field-leading 2:18:01 bike split. Vanhoenacker kept up the strong pace as he started the half marathon. His 1:17:20 run split easily gave him the 4:06:25 win. Ronnie Schildknecht of Switzerland posted the fastest half marathon of the day in 1:17:05 to earn second at 4:14:56. Former pro cyclist Domenico Passuello of Italy finished third. In the women’s race, Swallow gained an advantage early by exiting the water with the lead men. That swim, paired with the fastest bike split for the women, gave Swallow a sizeable lead heading onto the run. Her 1:31:14 half marathon was enough to give her the 4:39:01 victory.  The Czech Republic’s Lucie Zelenkova maintained second position throughout much of the day and finished in that position, going 4:43:56. Third place went to Belgium’s Tine Deckers. Ironman 70.3 South Africa Buffalo City, South Africa – Jan. 22, 2012 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run Men 1. Marino Vanhoenacker (BEL) 4:06:25 2. Ronnie Schildknecht (SUI) 4:12:56 3. Domenico Passuello (ITA) 4:18:37 4. Mark Threlfall (GBR) 4:19:46 5. Kent Horner (NZL) 4:21:34 Women 1. Jodie Swallow (GBR) 4:39:01 2. Lucie Zelenkova (CZE) 4:43:56 3. Tine Deckers (BEL) 4:46:13 4. Claire Horner (RSA) 4:51:39 5. Annah Watkinson (RSA)* 4:58:38 *Age-group athlete Complete results.

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Farlow, Crawford Take Titles…

January 20, 2012 Features, news No Comments

Australia’s Aaron Farlow of Team TBB and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford took the titles today at Challenge Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand. For Farlow, who’s a member of Team TBB, this was his second iron-distance win, having won Ironman UK last July. “I was lucky to have the running race to finish it off,” Farlow said after the race. “I’m pretty happy with that race. That was awesome.” This was Crawford’s ninth iron-distance win (four of which being Challenge Wanaka) but first iron-distance race since giving birth to her son six months ago, and she led the women from start to finish. “It’s like doing your first Ironman again,” she said after the race. “It was definitely hard with the conditions we were in.” The pre-race buildup to Challenge Wanaka this week was capped off Friday night with a Contact Cup sprint race, featuring elite athletes in a criterium-style multi-lap race. New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt and France’s Laurent Vidal ended up taking the crowns among crowds of spectators lining the streets. The exciting race paved the way for Saturday’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, dubbed “the most scenic iron-distance race in the world.” The course started out in the often chilly, glacier-fed waters of Lake Wanaka. This morning, there was quite a bit of wind coming off the lake, making the water choppy from the start. In the men’s race, Kiwi Kieran Doe was first out of the water with Kiwi Bryan Rhodes just steps behind him. About 2 minutes down was Aussie Aaron Farlow, and about 3:30 down were defending champion and New Zealander Jamie Whyte along with Aussie Courtney Ogden. The 112-mile (180K) bike course started with a 21-mile out-and-back before passing back through town. At that point, Rhodes led the race with Doe following from a legal distance. About 2 minutes down was Farlow, who had neither lost nor gained ground on the Kiwi duo. Whyte was about 3:50 down from the leaders and had dropped Ogden. Several minutes behind the leaders were Kiwi Keegan Williams and Denmark’s Jimmy Johnsen. By the halfway mark, Doe was battling Farlow for the lead, Whyte was about 4 minutes back, and Rhodes had dropped to fourth due to mechanical issues. By 140K, Doe and Farlow remained in the lead, but Whyte had narrowed the gap to 3 minutes. Rhodes had another mechanical and was forced to drop out. At the end of the bike, Farlow, with a 4:44:51 bike split, had pulled ahead of Doe and entered T2 1:20 ahead of the Kiwi, despite having broke off one of his aerobar extensions only 30K into the race. After the race, Doe remarked, “At about 160K [out of the 180K bike] I lost all my power. … That’s never happened to me before.” Defending champ Whyte entered T2 3:40 down but looked strong going into the marathon. The trio had pulled ahead on the bike from the other competitors—the fourth man into transition was Williams, 15:45 down on the leaders. Early in the run, Whyte passed Doe, but Farlow still had almost 5 minutes on Whyte. At the start of the second lap of the two-lap run, Farlow still had a six-minute lead over Whyte and looked extremely strong. Doe was back about 8 minutes. Farlow was able to hold onto his lead all the way through the finish, with a time of 8:41:53, but collapsed at the finish line and was very slow to get up. Whyte finished as the runner-up and Doe rounded out the podium. “It was probably the first race where I was able to race the entire distance, so I’m very happy with that,” Farlow said after the race. “I won Ironman UK in July last year, but I still couldn’t race the whole race. I really hit a hard spot on the run and ended up walking for a little bit, whereas today I could race the whole race.” In the women’s race, three-time Challenge Wanaka champion Gina Crawford was first out of the water in 54:21 with Aussie Nicole Ward just seconds behind her. Aussie Christie Sym was next out of the water, about a minute down, followed by New Zealander Julia Grant. At the 34K point in the bike leg, Crawford had pulled ahead to have about a four-minute lead over Grant and a 4:30 lead over Ward, and she was still alone 110K into the bike leg. Gusty winds started picking up on the second half of the bike course. At 110K, a chase pack that included Grant, Tamsyn Hayes and Candice Hammond was three minutes down on Crawford. Crawford was first into T2 with a 5:24:10 bike split, followed by Grant and Britta Martin, about 3 minutes down. Martin passed Grant early in the run but wasn’t able to close the gap to Crawford. Simone Maier, a local Wanaka athlete who finished second at this race last year, used her run speed to nab the final podium spot. “I did it under 10 hours and that was my biggest goal,” said an elated Maier at the finish line. “I just missed training and racing when I was pregnant, and this is my favorite race,” Crawford said. “I have to prove myself to all my sponsors and everything that I’m still the athlete that I was, and that this is the first step on the ladder, and I can improve from here.” Challenge Wanaka Wanaka, New Zealand – Jan. 21, 2012 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run Men 1.     Aaron Farlow (AUS) 8:41:53 2.     Jamie Whyte (NZL) 8:51:53 3.     Kieran Doe (NZL) 8:57:17 4.     Courtney Ogden (AUS) 9:08:42 5.     Jimmy Johnsen (DEN) 9:09:05 Women 1.     Gina Crawford (NZL) 9:44:06 2.     Britta Martin (NZL) 9:47:39 3.     Simone Maier (NZL) 9:57:42 4.     Candice Hammond (NZL) 9:58:39 5.     Julia Grant (NZL) 10:01:49

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Rebecca Romero To Take On…

January 19, 2012 Features, news No Comments

The track cycling gold medalist from the Beijing Olympics, who also rowed to silver in 2004 in Athens, will compete in Ironman U.K. on July 22, 2012. Facing stiff competition to make the grade for London 2012, 31-year-old Rebecca Romero left the Great Britain cycling team last Autumn. She started her professional sporting career as a rower in 1998, winning gold at the Under-23 world champs before finding the podium as part of the silver medal-winning quadruple scull team in Athens. Suffering disc problems in her back, she switched sports to successfully race the 3km time trial in China as part of Dave Brailsford all-conquering British cycling squad. Romero was awarded an MBE in 2009 for her achievements. Speaking about her switch to an ultra-endurance event that is likely to last for over nine hours, she said: “It’s the most iconic endurance event there is. “I don’t just want to do a triathlon, I want to be part of a great epic event.” Read more: Thesun.co.uk

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Video: Javier Gomez Looks…

January 19, 2012 Features, news No Comments

Back in October of 2011, Triathlete’s Aaron Hersh caught up with Spain’s Javier Gomez in Kona, Hawaii. Gomez talks about the transformation of ITU since the rise of the Brownlee brothers, what it will take to succeed in London and if he’ll consider racing more non-drafting races in the future. For more on Javier Gomez, don’t forget to pick up Inside Triathlon’s January/February issue , on newsstands now, as it features an in-depth profile of the two-time world champion.

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Nike Unveils FuelBand

January 19, 2012 Features, news No Comments

Photo: Nike Nike today introduced its FuelBand wristband device, which is designed to measure a person’s daily activity. The FuelBand is designed to provide users with the time, the number of steps taken in a day, and calories burned. But the main selling point is a newly created fitness metric called NikeFuel, which is based off the rate of oxygen consumption and motion. The wristband will retail for $149, and is available on February 22 in the U.S., May 1 in the U.K., and the rest of the world in the fall. The FuelBand represents the next step for a company that waded into the connected devices world with its Nike Plus products, which were designed to track how far and fast runners went. But with NikeFuel and FuelBand, the company is fully embracing a world where its products integrate with smartphones, PCs, social media, and the Internet. Nike’s pitch to athletes is the FuelBand doesn’t just track runners; it measures all activity. “Before, there was no simple metric that worked across different activities,” said Stefan Olander, vice president of digital sports for Nike, who boasted that NikeFuel was based on a scientifically validated method of measuring oxygen consumption. Read more: News.cnet.com

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South Africa Readies For This…

January 19, 2012 Features, news No Comments

Preparations for the Ironman 70.3 taking place in Buffalo City, South Africa this weekend are in the final stages. Earlier this week deputy mayor Mzwandile Msoki and two portfolio heads of community services and public safety, as well as BCM top management, did an assessment of the areas and facilities that will be used by the event and were satisfied with the work already done. BCM spokesman Keith Ngesi said all work would be finalised today and added that cleaning up in various areas would be done on a continuous basis. Ngesi said BCM was tasked with cleanliness, grass cutting, picking up litter, repairing potholes and safety – all of which he said had been taken care of. “It’s all systems go for Ironman 2012,” he said. This is the fifth year the event will be hosted by BCM. It brings in supporters and competitors from around the globe. Yesterday the Daily Dispatch t ook a drive along a portion of the route which will be used for running and saw construction workers hard at work resurfacing parts of the road along the Esplanade. Residents can expect road closures on Link Road, Commercial Road, the Northeast Expressway, John Bailie and the Esplanade. Triathlon director Paul Wolff said they were 90% ready yesterday. Read more: Dailydispatch.co.za

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Endurance Sports Company To Be…

January 18, 2012 Features, news No Comments

The Clean Bottle will be featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank” this Friday, Jan. 20 from 8:00-9:00 p.m, with NBA legend Bill Walton supporting Clean Bottle’s pitch to the “Sharks”. See the press release below: Clean Bottle, the revolutionary water bottle that unscrews at both ends foreasy cleaning, will be featured on the Season Premier of ABC’s Shark Tank. In this episode, Clean Bottle owner David Mayer teams up with his biggest supporter, NBA Champion and sports commentator, Bill Walton, to impress the panel of judges as he pitches the Clean Bottle. The season premiere of “Shark Tank” airs Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 (8:00-9:00 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network. Clean Bottle was designed by David Mayer, an Ironman triathlete and Stanford graduate from Silicon Valley, California. Mayer had the idea for Clean Bottle after constantly struggling to clean out the gunk and mold from the bottom of his water bottle. “As an athlete I was always using water bottles, but they were impossible to clean,” said Mayer. “One day while I was on a bike ride the idea hit me – if I could unscrew the bottom as well as the top, then the bottle would be much easier to keep clean.” Working from his garage and entirely self-funded with limited resources, Mayer has paved Clean Bottle’s path to success through unique and sometimes wacky grass roots marketing. In the summer of 2010, Mayer made his first trek to the legendary Tour de France, where “Bottle Boy” was launched. Dressed head to toe as a giant Clean Bottle, he chased riders up the toughest climbs of the race, snagging valuable TV air time and visibility. “The intent was to just go out and have some fun and generate a bit of awareness, but I ended up selling over $70,000 in Clean Bottles overthose 2 weeks,” says Mayer. As a result of word of mouth, additional grassroots efforts and aggressive social media, Clean Bottle can now be found in over 4,000 retail stores and major distributors throughout the US and Europe including REI, Performance Bicycle, Dicks, 24 Hour Fitness, Sports Chalet and GNC. “I love my bike. I live to ride, and I ride to live,” says Walton. “The Clean Bottle is a dream come true in so many ways, none more important than the dynamic and visionary entrepreneur Dave Mayer, who embodies all the attributes in life that I admire. Dave and his Clean Bottle have changed my life and the world for the better. What a genius, what a product. I am lucky to know him, proud to use his remarkable product, and privileged to be riding the Clean Bottle tsunami. Throw it Down, Big Man!” Ever the environmentalist, Mayer and Clean Bottle donate 10% of proceeds to eco and cycling friendly charitable organizations including Water.org, Challenged Athletes Foundation and the Nature Conservancy. “Clean Bottle isn’t just a career for me, it’s a cause. I want to give back a portion of profits to charities and organizations that I am passionate about,” says Mayer.

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A Conversation With Chrissie:…

January 17, 2012 Features, news, photos No Comments

Photo: Nils Nilsen On Monday, Jan. 16 Chrissie Wellington sent shockwaves throughout the triathlon world with the announcement that she would be taking a year away from Ironman racing . The four-time Ironman world champion posted the news on her blog, Chrissiewellington.org , and expressed a desire to pursue other opportunities. Wellington took time to chat with us about those opportunities, how she came to the decision and what the future will hold. Triathlete.com: Walking away from Ironman for this year must have been a big decision. How did you come to this decision? Wellington: Making the decision to have a sabbatical was reminiscent of the time in 2006 when I was deliberating whether or not to leave my job working for the government to embark on an unknown path as a professional triathlete. Although having such choices is a blessing, making these decisions is never easy. But now, as then, I simply try to follow my gut instinct and do what I feel is right deep in my heart. But yes, you’re right…it was a HUGE decision, and one that I deliberated long and hard over. I feel so incredibly fortunate and grateful to have found a sport that I love; to have had the chance to actually make that passion my career; to have continually defied what I thought was possible; to have made so many great friends; to have travelled the world, and of course to have developed a platform on which I can now build. But I believe that racing cannot always be the axis around which my life revolves. It should not be an end in itself—never the be all and end all of my life. Never define me. It is just one branch on a tree that I hope is as big, rich and varied as I can possibly make it. I want to inject some variety back into my life, some balance and some spontaneity. I want to be freer to explore and seize other opportunities. I would like to spend more time in the UK, and with my family and my friends; to work more closely with my chosen charities, to attend different races around the world, to work with my sponsors, and to try and inspire as many people as possible. Yes, I could do this whilst training and racing full time, but not to the extent and with the energy and passion that I feel is necessary. PHOTOS: Chrissie Wellington In Kona Triathlete.com: How have those around you, including Dave Scott and your friends and family, reacted to your choice? Wellington: Because it was an incredibly difficult decision to make, I did seek the counsel of various trusted people including Dave, my manager Ben, as well as close friends and family beforehand. Of course, Dave was incredibly understanding and helpful. His first hand experiences have meant that he can empathise with how I am feeling, and advise me on all the possible options, including the related emotional and physical factors that come into play. Everyone that knows me well, including Dave, understands my craving for new challenges. Triathlon is an important and wonderful part of my life, and always will be. But like I said, I also need to give myself the chance to seize other opportunities, and truly celebrate everything I have managed to achieve in this great sport, without always looking to the next sporting goal. It’s not the end, merely the opening of a new chapter, and all my friends and family, as well as my sponsors, have been incredibly supportive, positive and encouraging. Triathlete.com: How are you feeling—both physically and emotionally—after competing injured at the 2011 Ironman World Championship race? Wellington: I am still suffering some physical side effects, but nothing major—only an ankle that doesn’t seem to want to be a normal size! The big red scars on my legs are still pretty horrendous, but they are war wounds I carry with pride! In terms of emotions, Kona 2011 was the most gratifying, satisfying and proudest moment of my career. I dug to the very depths of my soul and truly pushed beyond any limit I thought existed. It was the hard-fought race I have always dreamed of, and I feel that maybe at this race I proved to myself, and others, that I really was worthy of being called a champion.

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Norwegians Take Wins At ETU…

January 16, 2012 Features, news No Comments

Kristian Monsen and Borghild Løvset made the perfect start to 2012 with victories in the opening winter triathlon European cup in Lygna, Norway. Monsen’s victory was never in doubt as he dominated from the start of the race and finished with a lead of almost 10 minutes over his nearest challenger. This was his first European Cup victory which also makes him Norwegian Champion – laying down the perfect marker for his ambitions this season. Borghild Løvset was in ominous form here in Lygna. The reigning World & European Champion can now add the Norwegian National Championship to her list of accolades, and despite a difficult start during the run segment – she recovered to win comfortably. Read more: Etu.triathlon.org

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Dirk Bockel Joins Leopard Trek

January 16, 2012 Features, news No Comments

Luxembourg’s Dirk Bockel, who had signed with Blue Competition Cycles less than a year ago, will be riding a Trek Speed Concept as a member of the Leapard Trek team in 2012. See the complete press release from Leapard Trek below: Leopard Trek is very proud to announce it has reached a two year agreement with Luxembourg’s top triathlete Dirk Bockel, who finished 4th at last year’s Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Bockel will join Leopard Trek and compete parallel to the Leopard Trek continental team. Dirk Bockel: “To join Leopard Trek is a dream come true. As a triathlete you do all the preparation alone and it’s amazing to be joining such a strong structure and to have the support of Trek, the best bike manufacturer in the world. I will be able to focus even more on my job and this will definitely translate into better performances.” Bockel rode a Blue Triad SL in Kona. Photo: Nils NIlsen Team Owner Flavio Becca: “Dirk Bockel is one of the finest and most talented triathletes in the world and we’re really happy to welcome him aboard the team. His arrival at Leopard Trek is a unique chance to promote Luxembourgish sport. It was an opportunity we could not miss.” Trek Bicycle Vice-President Joe Vadeboncoeur : “Trek is excited to see Leopard Trek develop into supporting triathlon. The sport is already really important for Trek and this expands our support of the sport in Europe. We truly believe in putting the world’s greatest athletes on Trek.” “Triathletes are very independent sportsmen and they are used to organizing their logistics and training programs themselves”, says team manager Johan Bruyneel. “ Although they have grown accustomed to this, I believe it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s a unique development in triathlon to see an athlete surrounded by a strong structure such as ours. We are going to be able to provide support for Dirk with his travel plans, nutrition, training program, bike fitting, medical support, media planning, etc. This way he will be able to focus even more on training and racing.” Bockel, 35 years old, will start his season at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon on March 3, where he placed 2nd and 3rd the past two years. After Abu Dhabi comes the Ironman Regensburg in Germany on June 17 and the most important race of the year, the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 13. Bockel said, “After I changed from short to long distance racing, taking the win in Kona became my big dream. It’s where the Ironman myth was born and where it all started. Kona is my Tour de France. Having finished fourth last year, I know that it is within my reach to win the race one day.” “Abu Dhabi is the first goal of my season,” Bockel continued.  “The race is said to have the second hardest field of the year, with all the big names participating. The bike leg is a bit longer than in an Ironman – 200 km instead of 180 km – and this suits me well. The running is ‘only’ a half marathon, which will make for a hard and stressful race from the start. It’s really a race where you don’t hold back.” The signing of one of the best triathletes of the world is a great opportunity for both the team and the athlete. Bruyneel: “The cross-over between cycling and triathlete will be fascinating for all parties: for the two cycling teams we are running, for Dirk as a triathlete and last but certainly not least for our partner Trek Bicycle. The common factor in all this is technology. Triathlon has become the favorite showcase for bike manufacturers. Trek has seen a 70 percent increase in terms of bike count at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships 2011, proof that the Speed Concept is really the bike of choice for a growing number of triathletes.” Dirk Bockel is currently ranked 5th in the world in Ironman triathlon.  He has placed in the top-10 each time he has raced in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, beginning with his successful debut at the Bejiing Olympics in 2008, where he raced for his home country of Luxembourg, breaking away on the bike leg and leading the race for over half an hour.

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Sara’s Slam: Should…

February 1, 2012

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.

Video: Energy Sources For…

January 27, 2012

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.

Video: How To Avoid GI…

January 17, 2012

In this video, Dr Bob Sallis explains the causes of gastrointestinal problems during exercise and how to avoid them. More videos from Triathlete.com.

Chrissie Wellington To Take…

January 16, 2012

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

Pilates Exercises & Yoga…

January 28, 2011

Need some new training ideas? Check out these sites for pilates exercises, yoga videos and other triathlon training videos aimed to help endurance athletes

McCormack, Carfrae Featured On…

October 9, 2010

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

Technology to get you in shape…

June 14, 2010

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.

The Best Fitness Tech

June 10, 2010

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 …

Look Back On Last Year’s…

April 30, 2010

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

Trainer Workouts with a Pro at…

December 8, 2009

I did the Trainer ride with a Pro tonight at Inside Out Sports in Cary.   The store sponsors these workouts (almost) every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm.  They are free – you just have to bring your own bike and your own trainer.   It was great killer workout, and I plan on doing this every Tuesday evening.  My  new job is five minutes from Inside Out Sports. Tonight’s workout was led by local pro triathlete, Alex McDonald. Since I get off work at 5, and the workout starts at 6:30, I was the first one to arrive for the workout.  Alex is a member of Team Timex, and he had some free schwag for the first one to arrive.  That was me!   How lucky is that.  I got a brand new Timex Sleek 150 lap tap technology watch.  It’s very slim design and I am wearing it right now as I type. I love it so far – very sleek and comfortable! I asked him if he would take my picture so I could tweet about my prize.  (Click any image below to enlarge.) I tweeted: “won timex ironman tap watch cuz i was first to arrive at @alexmmtri spin class” The first thing we did after the warmup was isolated leg drills. That is where you unclip one leg and only spin with the other leg.   We did alot of those, and I hated them.  But that means they were good for me. Alex let me tweet a picture of him.  I twote: “single leg drill at ios with @alexmmtri “. The middle part of the workout were three tempo sets. I love those. I am very good at steady eddie riding.   Then we did some super spins.  Hate, hate, hated those!  But again, if you hate a workout, it means it is good. After the workout, Alex let us all try a Recovery drink called Ultragen made by First Endurance. It was really good tasting. Not too sweet like most similar products. I was very impressed. I tweeted: “free first endurance recovery drink from @alexmmtri yum ” One last picture for you to enjoy: Tweet: “at IOS – look at the P4’s!” …if you found this post inspiring, please help fight Hunger by supporting the Gatorade G Movement! Here is no comments yet by the time your rss reader get this, Do you want to be the first commentor? Hurry up