This past weekend, most of the triathlon world was glued to their computer to watch the live streaming of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. In true championship fashion, both the women and men’s races did not disappoint. Kaye, Salthouse Super in Sunshine Coast Just months ago, Boulder-trainees Alicia Kaye and Ellie Salthouse battled it out on a scorcher of a day at … [Read more...] about Athletes at Altitude: They’re Out of This World
Athletes at Altitude
Colorado’s Leiferman Magical in Mont-Tremblant
Many pro triathletes spend a good chunk of their career, if not all of it, chasing a win. For Boulder’s Chris Leiferman, the chase ended before it barely started as the IRONMAN novice captured the crown at IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant last weekend. With multiple IRONMAN champion, coach Michael Lovato, in his corner, Leiferman seems to have found the IRONMAN magic that we’re sure to … [Read more...] about Colorado’s Leiferman Magical in Mont-Tremblant
Athletes at Altitude: Colorado Pros Take Down Timberman
Carfrae, Butterfield Run Down the Competition IRONMAN 70.3 Timberman excites every year since it acts as the final tune-up race before Kona for many athletes. And others are simply there to do what they do best...race fast! Boulder’s Mirinda Carfrae and Tyler Butterfield, who will be among Kona’s top contenders this October, showed their fitness and foot speed as they both … [Read more...] about Athletes at Altitude: Colorado Pros Take Down Timberman
Athletes at Altitude: A Two Week Recap
IRONMAN Boulder Brings out Talent Colorado age-groupers turned in fantastic performances this past weekend. Former pro, and Texas-native, Clay Emge claimed his second straight IRONMAN Boulder title in a winning time of 8:39:59. Boulder’s Rudy Kahsar turned in a stunning performance to claim second in a time of 8:52:45, followed by Colombia's Juan Valencia, … [Read more...] about Athletes at Altitude: A Two Week Recap
Athletes at Altitude: Amazing Races, Eh?
Potts Too Powerful in Canada A little over a year after destroying the IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene field, Colorado’s Andy Potts is at it again. Over the weekend, the repeat fourth place Kona finisher won in a dominating fashion at IRONMAN Canada, sending the message that he will be tough to beat at the IRONMAN World Championships this fall. After coming out of the water in … [Read more...] about Athletes at Altitude: Amazing Races, Eh?