The Last Bike at Ironman: A story of gratitude
A longtime Kona volunteer recounts a moment of selflessness and spirit in sport. Charley Brockus is a multiple time Kona athlete who volunteered this year because he wanted to give back. This year’s IRONMAN World Championship event was the largest ever…
Schmid and Abraham spins Ironman magic in Cozumel, Mexico
Stefan Schmid was up front all day while Corinne Abraham saved her best for the run for the pairs wins at IRONMAN Cozumel. Barrett Brandon (USA) was first to run up the dock at Chankanaab Park Beach. Ivan Rista (ITL),…
Ultra Aquathlon: Swim and Run – 24.01.2016
As many of you would know, the standard ITU Aquathlon consists of a 750m open-water swim followed by a 5km run, the standard ITU WTS (World Triathlon Series) Triathlon consists of a 1.5km open-water swim followed by a 40km bicycle…
Rich Froning replaces Ben Smith at 2015 CrossFit Invitational
Ben Smith has withdrawn from the USA Team due to an injury. Rich Froning will step in and take his position alongside Dan Bailey, Margaux Alvarez and Chyna Cho. The two-hour competition will test the GPP and teamwork of the…
6 Wacky Wingsuits for a fun fly in the sky
Wingsuit flying is fun to begin with, but why not take it further with colours and superhero themes? Most people don’t have fashion at the front of their minds when jumping out of a plane or off a cliff, but…
When some turn to church, others go to CrossFit
Ali Huberlie, a 27-year-old education consultant in Boston, awakens at 4:45 every morning to go to her CrossFit “box,” or gym, where she spends two hours. When she and her boyfriend, whom she met through CrossFit, went apartment-hunting, they chose…
Annabel Luxford ends Steffen’s winning run at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney
There was a rookie win in the men but a winning run ended with the women at the foot of the Blue Mountains. New South Wales athlete David Mainwaring claimed his first victory at the distance while Annabel Luxford stopped…
Spartan Up with Medusa’s Challenge
“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The harder the workout, the harder you will become. Be warned, this is a wicked bout of exercise, but it will…
Almond-Nutmeg Granola
All manner of dried fruits are delicious in this recipe. Try adding a handful of sliced dried apricots, dried cranberries or raisins to this filling morning mix. It’s equally good eaten out-of-hand as a snack. WHY NUTMEG? This light brown…
10 things not to say to a Triathlete
10 things triathletes are sick of hearing, and how to respond. If you’ve been on the multisport scene for any length of time, you’re also likely tired of hearing the peanut gallery chime in with some of these common questions…
