Feb 20, 2024 · So, despite a deal that had been struck during the summer of 2022 with officials on the Island, Ironman was forced into a tough decision – split the event to two venues and keep separate days for men’s and women’s racing, or return to a …

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Dec 12, 2024 · If you’re not a morning person, you’re going to struggle as a triathlete. You don’t necessarily have to do morning workouts, but every now and then, you’re going to have no choice but to get up when it’s still dark out so you can fit a swim, bike, or run into your busy schedule.It’s never fun waking up early, but we have a few tips to make it a little less painful.

Jul 7, 2024 · Related: Chrissie Wellington’s stunning world record at Challenge Roth Ironman branded best times. The fastest time at an Ironman-branded event is Blummenfelt’s 7:21:12 in Cozumel.Germany’s Laura Philipp came within seven seconds of Wellington’s world best time in winning Ironman Hamburg in 2022 – her time of 8:18:20 (54:38, 4:31:14, 2:45:38) is now the fastest women’s time ever at ...

Aug 25, 2022 · Related: Canada Triathlon Trivia – Ironman Canada edition Lynn Van Dove and Valerie Silk at Richter Pass. Photo courtesy Lynn Van Dove. Lynn Van Dove (then Van Ert) was a Texan transplant in Penticton, having moved there with her partner. Socializing came easily to Van Dove; in Texas she was known for her massive, meticulously planned parties.

Dec 24, 2024 · I did slip. Because of your overconfidence, you might actually end up slipping. You have to be careful running or riding on slippery streets. At this point, as you dust the snow off of yourself, you’ll tell yourself you definitely should have stayed inside.

Jun 8, 2022 · The toughest Olympic course in North America? Some version of Escape from Alcatraz has been around since 1981. Local athlete Joe Oakes had raced Ironman Hawaii in 1979 (when it was in Honolulu) and brought the idea of an epic triathlon home with him.

Dec 27, 2024 · Winter might not be your favourite time of the year for triathlon training, but it is a great stretch of months that can be used to improve on anything you might be lacking as a triathlete. With no races that you’re preparing for on the horizon, you can dedicate serious time to making big gains in areas that will help you when you toe the line at your first event of the year.

Dec 3, 2024 · Most triathletes get into the sport via running or cycling, which is why the swim is the biggest struggle for so many of us. Swimming has so much technique that you have to master in order to get the most out of your stroke, and that can make it an incredibly difficult (and sometimes frustrating) endeavour.

Aug 9, 2022 · Blummenfelt’s performance in Cozumel was just one of four that have ended up on the top-10 list of the fastest full-distance efforts. Related: Blummenfelt blasts to Ironman Cozumel win in record time (which might not be recognized due to down-current swim