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It is never too late to start triathlon, you are never too old to do an ironman and dreams are there to be realized. Just ask Hiromu Inada. (Photo courtesy FinisherPix.com) Read the story »
Chrissie Wellington's announcement today that she is "taking a break from competing in Ironman during 2012 to explore other opportunities" has opened the door for some dramatic women's racing through the 2012 season. 2010 Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae (the Australian runner up to Wellington in 2009 and 2011) and Kona Points Ranking leader Leanda Cave (Great Britain) now head into the 2012 season as the women to beat. Both, however, will be challenged by an unprecedented level of women's competition. (Photos courtesy asiphoto.com) Read the story »
"This story is for the jogger, the long distance runner, the humanitarian and for all those who believe that if you have a dream, you should pursue it to its end." With these words, original Ironman finisher and philanthropist Tom Knoll begins his book, "Why Not A Million?" about the life of a long-distance runner and a life-long devotion to helping others. Read the story »
In an era of the 10-second sound bite over analysis, of style over substance, of instant gratification, of the bombastic, the loud, the look-at-me attention mongers, Gayla Chambers is a welcomed relief. (Photos of Gayla Chambers being greeted at the line by Mike Reilly courtesy FinisherPix.) Read the story »
Ironman's crowning moment came in 1982 when ABC's cameras captured a scene that would be etched in the minds of millions for years to come. The scene that would come to embody the spirit of Ironman showed a young college student named Julie Moss, physically and mentally spent, drawing on only heart and fortitude to crawl across the finish line. Those images of courage and determination launched Ironman into an international sensation and have kept television viewers riveted to their sets ever since. This year's show airs on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 4:30 - 6 PM EST. (Check local listings.) Read the story »
Once renowned for his ability to consume 42 ounce steaks and share cases of wine with his partner, Chef Mario Batali, New York-based restaurateur Joe Bastianich is one of the athletes you'll see featured on Saturday's NBC coverage of the Ford Ironman World Championship, which airs from 4:30 - 6 PM EST. (Check local listings.) Read the story »
The long-term path to eventually crossing the finish line at Ironman Hawaii typically goes something like this: Join the running craze, log some marathons, suffer foot, calf, knee and hip injuries, discover cross training, enter a sprint tri, join a tri club, pass on a decent used car and instead spend a small fortune on a bike, bore friends with workout details, race a 70.3, then an Ironman, enter the Ironman Hawaii lottery 37 times, have your name drawn, then finally jog down Alii Drive and hear Mike Reilly cry, "Jane Doe ... you ... are ... an Ironman." Read the story »
It is hard to believe it's that time again. With the 2011 race in the books, it is time to start our Kona Bound Age Group Women series for 2012. This is the first of many installments featuring the women who have qualified for the 2012 Ford Ironman World Championships next October. Read the story »
