Swimming Braver with Ironman Champion Rachel Joyce and Dana Platin The small group nervously looked at each other and at the water. Each woman had a separate reason to be there. One was preparing for her first triathlon and already felt she was in over her head. Another had been hit by a car and had learned to overcome the physical and emotional devastation through returning … [Read more...]
Interview with Jeanni Seymour
Jeanni Seymour talks to Kristen McFarland about her second place finish at the Ironman 70.3 North American Championships and her third place only a week later at Ironman 70.3 Monterrey in Mexico. … [Read more...]
Florianópolis Hosts First 70.3 Race
Brazilians Igor Amorelli and Pamella Oliveira claimed victories at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis. Colorado professional triathlete Nicole Valentine joined the strong field and shares some of her experiences. It was a little like getting pushed out of an airplane when you are clinging desperately onto the side, your stomach is turning, and you are not … [Read more...]
NYT Features Tim Don’s Return to Racing
After a tortured recovery from a freak accident before last October's Ironman World Championship, Tim Don will toe the starting line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. He plans to use the race as a warmup for his upcoming triathlon season where he aims to return to Kona. If all goes as planned, he will return to Kona as fit as he was last year after setting the Ironman world … [Read more...]
Inspiration in Brazil
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...]
