A look back at last year’s Ironman South American Championship Last year’s Ironman South American Championship will forever be etched in the history books thanks to Tim Don’s Ironman world record of 7:40:23. But Boulder pro triathlete Nicole Valentine witnessed many inspiring performances that day. She recounts her race experience and reflects on what it means to be a … [Read more...]
Change Your Mindset from Off-Season to On
10 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2018 Let’s face it. Is the thought of sleeping in more appealing than getting on your bike trainer at 5am on a Monday morning? I don’t blame you. This time of year, with the holidays behind us, and a looming race season ahead, it can be tough to make the transition from party mode back into training … [Read more...]
Duffy Wins XTERRA World Championship, Hoffman Defends Double
Flora Duffy claimed the win in the professional women's field and defended her title as XTERRA World Champion. Ben Hoffman successfully defended his Outrigger Double Award title for the fastest combined time at the Ironman World Championship and XTERRA World Championship. Below is a post-race interview with Hoffman. … [Read more...]
XTERRA World Championship Preview
An all-star start list of pros has assembled in Kapalua, Maui for the XTERRA World Championship. The list includes Colorado professional athletes Josiah Middaugh and Ben Hoffman. Middaugh, the 2015 XTERRA World Champion, is feeling fit and says he’s ready to suffer more than his competitors. Given the recent rainy conditions, he is hoping for some mud on course to make the race … [Read more...]
Should You Make Your Ironman a Destination Race Vacation?
As fall arrives so does Kona, and the thought of racing in an exotic, tropical location may cross more than one triathlete’s mind. That said, is it really a good idea to make your next Ironman (or your first) a destination race vacation? Here is pro triathlete Nicole Valentine’s take on destination racing, based on her travels to Ironman France where she placed third, Brazil … [Read more...]
