Category Archives: triathlon

Triathlons for Women Can Help Any Woman Become a Triathlete

By Steve | Published: March 10, 2010
Triathlon legend Sally Edwards has published a newly updated edition of the best-selling women's triathlon training book, Triathlons for Women. For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. This newest edition of Triathlons for Women can help any woman rise to the challenge of beginning a healthier, more active lifestyle.
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Perfect Workouts

By Steve | Published: March 2, 2010
I am always stressing the significance of functional, body weight strength training routines and how beneficial they are in endurance sports training. A friend of mine, Wayne Kurtz, had the following workouts posted on his recent blog. These are EXCELLENT and you can follow the links for detailed demonstrations.
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World Triathlon Corporation Announces LAVA Magazine Launch

By Steve | Published: March 2, 2010
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of the portfolio that includes Ironman, 70.3, Iron Girl and IronKids brands, announces its partnership with John Duke for the launch of a new magazine. With plans to appear in late summer, the magazine will feature content for the serious and committed triathlete. Initial subscribers will be participants of domestic events within the 2010 Ironman and 70.3 Series. Digital subscriptions are planned for international participants.
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IRONMAN Lottery to Close

By Steve | Published: February 16, 2010
A mainstay in the history of the Ironman, the Ironman Lottery began in 1983 thanks to the vision of one of Ironman’s founders, John Collins, as a way to provide athletes of all abilities the opportunity to be part of the world’s most challenging one-day endurance event. The 2010 Ironman Lottery Program officially opened on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 and will close on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PT with all winning entries being announced on Thursday, April 15 at Noon ET.
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2009-2010 Indoor Triathlon Series Continues

By Steve | Published: February 11, 2010
Whether you are an aspiring triathlete contemplating your first race or a seasoned veteran looking for a great workout, these Indoor Triathlon Series races provide all of the excitement of outdoor racing without the shivering and numb fingers and toes!
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Epix Gear Expands Into Performance Tri Wear

By Steve | Published: February 3, 2010
Based in South Carolina, Epix Gear designs and produces cycling, triathlon, and running apparel. The company is developing a strong brand image as a provider of custom teamwear, and is now entering the retail apparel market. Epix is the official apparel sponsor of the Setup Events Triathlon Series, and also sponsors a team of amateur athletes in Xterra off-road triathlons.
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TriTown USA Launches Inaugural Washington DC Triathlon

By Steve | Published: January 29, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC -- Washington, DC, now home to two major triathlons, is known as TriTown USA. The Inaugural Washington DC Triathlon joins The Nation's Triathlon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, now in its 5th year, as two of the country's most distinctive races in one of the world's most distinctive capital cities.
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Racing for Recovery

By Steve | Published: January 29, 2010
I want to introduce you all to a friend of mine. Todd Crandell and I met several years ago when I interviewed him for a piece for Transitiontimes.com. That interview bloomed into a good friendship which brought him to Philly to race the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon.
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Welcome XTERRA Wetsuits

By Steve | Published: January 14, 2010
Just a quick word to welcome XTERRA Wetsuits as a 2010 sponsor. I have been hooked on XTERRA since getting the Vector Pro five years ago and am looking forward to checking out some of their new suits. I will pass along a discount code for friends and teammates to use for great discounts on a great product line.
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USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Region Expo

By Steve | Published: January 4, 2010
The Multisport World Conference and Expo comes to the Mid Atlantic on March 27, 2010. Produced by Sun Multisport Events in partnership with the USAT Mid-Atlantic region, Multisport World will draw 1,000+ attendees and offer seminars, clinics, competitive events and a vendor expo.
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