Colorado’s young gun, Justin Metzler, posted an outstanding season. With multiple podium finishes and his first ever half-distance win, it’s hard to ignore Justin’s rise in the 70.3 ranks. We caught up with Metzler, who is coming off a second-place finish at IRONMAN 70.3 Xiamen to hear about his stellar season as he dives into some much-deserved downtime. How do you feel … [Read more...] about Justin Metzler Recounts His Season
Athletes at Altitude
6 Questions for Drew Scott
They say it’s not how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up. Boulder’s Drew Scott may have taken quite a spill earlier this year, but he is back on the horse and finding his racing stride just in time for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. We caught up with Drew in this edition of Colorado Triathlete’s “Quick Six” to find out how he’s bounced back from a … [Read more...] about 6 Questions for Drew Scott
Joyce Returns to her Winning Ways at IRONMAN Boulder
Who has a baby in September, gets fourth place at IRONMAN 70.3 St. George North American Championships, and wins their first IRONMAN race since Kona in 2015? Ms. Rachel Joyce, that’s who! The mum of 9-month-old Archie battled the tough-as-nails Heather Jackson to take the win this past weekend at IRONMAN Boulder. Joyce is no stranger to winning IRONMANs, but the guts, … [Read more...] about Joyce Returns to her Winning Ways at IRONMAN Boulder
O’Donnell Dominates IRONMAN Boulder
Soon-to-be dad, Tim O’Donnell, left no doubt this past Sunday that he will, once again, be a top contender in Kona in October. A hometown favorite at this year’s IRONMAN Boulder, O’Donnell was on fire from start to finish. He turned in the fastest swim, 49:20, fastest bike, 4:24:25, and fastest run, 2:53:55, to put together a magnificent winning time of 8:13:30. Hanging … [Read more...] about O’Donnell Dominates IRONMAN Boulder
Danielle Mack on IRONMAN Boulder
Since the end of 2015, three-time IRONMAN Champion Danielle Mack has struggled with some undiagnosed medical issues that have made training and racing not only difficult but, on some days, impossible. Still, her positive attitude and mental toughness has allowed the defending IRONMAN Boulder champ to prepare to defend her title in her hometown this coming weekend. Check out our … [Read more...] about Danielle Mack on IRONMAN Boulder
