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ESCAPING MORE THAN JUST A THUNDER STORM..
07/03/09: Bek Keat gives us a look at one of her action packed training days...

After a sleep deprived night due to many things including a queer smelling smoke wafting into my room from the party below me...which still didn’t put me to (Read More)

ironguides: The Switch from Long Course to Short Course
07/02/09: My last article was about those athletes who are stepping up at the triathlon ladder, athletes that are new to the sport, and are seeking new challenges, so the 70.3 and Ironman distances is a natural path for them.

However, I often come (Read More)

Leon Griffin's Buffalo Springs 70.3 Race Report
07/02/09: Gday Folks,

I had a pretty satisfying race trying to defend the Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 title today in wet and windy conditions..
a stark contrast to the forecast 30 degree celcius (90+ F) temps predicted in the days leading in. The (Read More)

New Kestrel TT Bike: First Impressions
07/01/09: Here it is - the first side shot I’ve seen of the new Kestrel “Super Bike” TT frame (Read More)

The Corner: Body Composition and Performance
07/01/09: The right size engine for your chassis.

One of the most pervasive yet completely inaccurate beliefs among top AG triathletes is that ‘lighter is better’ when it comes to triathlon performance. While there are certain advantages to a low body (Read More)

Nicole Ward's Ironman Japan- Goto Nagasaki Race Report
06/30/09: I have always wanted to go to Japan as I studied Japanese at school and I love Japanese food and culture. After a very good recovery from Ironman NZ in March I decided to tackle another Ironman and Japan seemed like the perfect place. It was tough (Read More)

Industry Buzz

Local business owners form Ironman support group to fight growing negative sentiment
07/03/09: LAKE PLACID — Thirteen people from the business community gathered last week to form an Ironman support group and brainstorm ways to counteract anti-Ironman sentiment they say has been growing in recent years.

“I was really surprised how much (Read More)

European Ironmans Highlight Weekend Races
07/03/09: While Americans will be barbecuing, lounging and watching fireworks this weekend, across the pond Europe will be hosting two Ironman events. Frankfurt, Germany will host an impressive professional field at the Ironman European Championships. Less (Read More)

Yvonne van Vlerken donates world-record-helmet to Challenged Athletes Foundation: ebay-auction starts July 2nd 12:00 noon PST
07/03/09: The world-record-helmet will be sold in a special package containing also a brand new TT-helmet “WINGSPAN” by Rudy Project© and a signed Headsweats© Yvonne van Vlerken- Signature Running-Cap “The flying blonde Dutch girl”! (see infos on the items (Read More)

2XU Names New Apparel / Compression Reps
07/02/09: Carlsbad, July 1, 2009. Sports Multiplied, LLC, distributors of 2XU, an Australian founded high performance sports apparel brand have recently appointed new sales reps for apparel and compression product lines in the Northwest, Upper (Read More)

Breaking News: SPY SHOT OF NEW 2010 KESTRELl TT BIKE
07/01/09: Xtri has exclusive information on the new Kestrel TT Bike. and have now obtained a Spy Shot of the bike. Kestrel has been rumored to be spending significant time in the A2 Wind Tunnel doing “Out of the box” testing in order to ensure that not only (Read More)

IM Talk Episode #166
07/01/09: IMTalk is the world's leading weekly Ironman specific podcast. Each week Coach John Newsom and Bevan Eyles bring you interviews, race reports, training tips and so much more! The great thing is it’s free! This is the perfect aid for your long (Read More)