I remember the first time I watched a triathlon. It was the Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii and I was fascinated with these athletes that were defying human potential on will and spirit alone. At the time, I promised myself that someday I would join them and 5 years later the fun began. Training for a Triathlon takes a lot [...]

2010-2011 Ironman Calendar Ford Ironman Louisville August 29, 2010 Louisville, Kentucky http://www.ironmanlouisville.com Registration Status: Sold Out Subaru Ironman Canada August 29, 2010 Penticton, B.C. Canada http://www.ironman.ca Registration Status: Sold Out Ford Ironman Wisconsin September 12, 2010 Madison, Wisconsin http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com Registration Status: Sold Out Ford Ironman World Championship October 9, 2010 Kona, Hawaii http://ironman.com/worldchampionship Registration Status: By Qualification Only Ford Ironman [...]

2010-2011 Ironman 70.3 Calendar Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens August 15, 2010 Lake Stevens, Washington http://ironmanlakestevens.com/ Registration Status: Accepting Applications Ironman 70.3 Germany August 15, 2010 Wiesbaden/Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Germany http://www.ironman703.de Registration Status: Sold Out Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines August 22, 2010 Camarines Sur, Philippines http://www.ironman703phil.com Registration Status: Sold Out Ironman 70.3 Timberman August 22, 2010 Gilford, New Hampshire, USA http://www.ironmantimberman.com Registration Status: [...]

Good Plans Can Go Wrong When I returned from Afghanistan in the late spring of 2008, I’d already planned my summer race season, and I was ready to tear it up. How quickly I learned that the mental preparation is not the same as physical preparation! My first ever 70.3, the REV3 Triathlon, was quite a difficult experience. I’d done [...]

My first triathlon was a try-a-tri in August of 2006. I was not prepared and was using a borrowed mountain bike for my attempt. I had gone swimming twice to make sure I could actually accomplish 300 meters in the water, and was not aware of any triathlon etiquette or rules. Here are a few items I wish I had known that day.

Once the Triathlon bug hits you, there is little hope for recovery. I’ve rarely seen anyone battle back from a Triathlon addiction and return to a normal life. As such, you might as well enjoy your ascent to Triathlon greatness and embrace the nuances of the sport. Some might call it an expensive sport, but if you ask me spending [...]

I realized after my first Triathlon that if I wanted to Race with the Pro’s, I’d have to Train Like the Pro’s… In every city there is someone that is training more than you are, training harder than you are, and training longer than you are. How can you beat them? Professionals in all walks of life know that having [...]

Ironman Qualifying Information FAQ for the Ford Ironman World Championship 1. How do I qualify for the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship? Athletes may gain entry into the Ford Ironman World Championship by earning a qualifying slot at one of the 29 worldwide qualifying events – open to citizens of all countries – held throughout the year. Qualifier races vary [...]

Ironman 70.3 Qualifying FAQ Frequently Asked Questions for the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 1. What is the date of the 2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3? Saturday, November 14, 2009 2. Do I have to qualify to compete in the event? Yes, all athletes competing must earn a slot at one of the 29 global qualifying races. [...]

Ironman 2008-2009 Calendar Ironman UK Triathlon September 7, 2008 (Past) Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom http://www.ironmanuk.com Registration Status: Accepting Applications Ford Ironman World Championship October 11, 2008 (Past) Kona, Hawaii http://ironman.com/worldchampionship Registration Status: By Qualification Only Ford Ironman Florida November 1, 2008 (Past) Panama City Beach, Florida http://www.ironmanflorida.com Registration Status: Sold Out Ford Ironman Arizona November 23, 2008 Tempe, Arizona http://www.ironmanarizona.com [...]

2008-2009 Ironman 70.3 Calendar Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 November 8, 2008 Clearwater, Florida http://ironman.com/worldchampionship70.3 Registration Status: By Qualification Only Cristal® Ironman 70.3 Pucon January 18, 2009 Pucon, Chile http://www.ironmanpucon.com/ Registration Status: Accepting Applications Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa January 18, 2009 Buffalo City, South Africa http://www.ironman703.co.za Registration Status: Accepting Applications Snap Ironman 70.3 Geelong February 8, 2009 Geelong, [...]