It’s no April Fool’s joke. The 2017 racing season is well underway for Colorado pro triathletes. Here are a few results to report from Saturday’s IRONMAN 70.3 races in California and China. IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside Cool as a cucumber, Boulderite Ellie Salthouse was fierce out on the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside course where she took home second place in a … [Read more...] about Weekend Racing Wrap Up
Athletes at Altitude
Griesbauer Grinds out a 12-Hour World Time Trial Championship Title
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That’s exactly what IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70. 3 champions Dede Griesbauer did when her triathlon season was disrupted by some nagging pains and strains. Looking to avoid a serious injury, Griesbauer decided to put her body through a little less pounding and a lot more cycling. The Boulderite took on the 12-hour World Time Trial … [Read more...] about Griesbauer Grinds out a 12-Hour World Time Trial Championship Title
Seymour Successfully Defends Her Title
She did it again, y’all! Boulder’s Jeanni Seymour made lemonade out of lemons last weekend in Austin by taking control of the swim-free 70.3 race. The time trial start was no problem for the repeat IRONMAN 70.3 Austin champ as she turned in the second fastest bike split and fastest run of the day, propelling her to victory in a time of 3:49:34. We caught up with Seymour to find … [Read more...] about Seymour Successfully Defends Her Title
Leiferman Leads the Way in Lone Star State
Although the foggy weather removed the swim portion of the race, it couldn’t slow down Boulder’s Chris Leiferman. The IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant champion continued his winning ways with a superb performance at the swim-free IRONMAN 70.3 Austin over the weekend. Thanks to posting the second fastest bike and third fastest run of the day, Leiferman grabbed the title with ease in an … [Read more...] about Leiferman Leads the Way in Lone Star State
Athletes at Altitude: Big Time Performances in the Bahamas
After a tough-as-nails day two in the beautiful Bahamas, many of our Colorado pros proved their fortitude as they pushed hard and made it to the championship day on Sunday. Only the top 10 move on, but in a field where everyone is a top-notch competitor, how can you really lose? Men’s Race Nobody could knock Richard Murray off of the top spot as he took the win in a stacked … [Read more...] about Athletes at Altitude: Big Time Performances in the Bahamas