Clik here to view.
Kona Predictions: Men’s Race
In theory Saturday’s Ironman World Championship should be an easy call. In practice nothing could be further from the truth. Women’s preview coming later today Jan Frodeno has beaten Sebastian Kienle...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kona Preview: The Women’s Race
No one wants to bet against Daniela Ryf as the champion here in Kona tomorrow, but then again, no one wants to count out Mirinda Carfrae. The buzz here in Kona is that tomorrow’s race is going to be a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
McMahon Gets Top 10 in Kona
It was a challenging day for the five Canadian pros in the field at the Ironman World Championship. Photos and story by Kevin Mackinnon McMahon hangs in for ninth After years of trying, Jan Frodeno now...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Liz Blatchford’s Canadian Connection
Liz Blatchford finished third at the Ironman World Championship this year and in 2013 – both times after a great race at Ironman Mont-Tremblant. The race organizers in Mont-Tremblant should expect to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kona Photo Gallery: Looking Back at a Unique Week
Photos by Kevin Mackinnon As usual the Underpants Run, which raised money for local charities, was a huge hit. Canadians were in full force, including this crew: Nicolas Courville, Marc-Antoine...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ellen Hart Makes it Five
American age group phenomenon Ellen Hart captured her fifth world championship in a six week stretch on the weekend. by Kevin Mackinnon, Photo by Lee Gruenfeld Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf might have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Learning from the Best: Lisa Bentley’s Kona Connection
Brent McMahon couldn’t have found a better advisor to help him through his debut race at the Ironman World Championship – providing mentorship support for the Canadian Olympian this year was former...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Workout Wednesday: Circuit for Time Crunched Athletes
Looking for a quick and efficient upper body circuit workout? Geared for both time efficiency and upper body strength, this circuit can be completed in 15 to 20 minutes and is a great way to get a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nevis: Triathlon’s Hidden Destination Gem
They call it the most beautiful triathlon in the world and, while you could argue that there are some worthy rivals, there’s no arguing that the Nevis triathlon is set in one of the most stunning...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Age Group Inspiration: Kris Graci
Kris Graci finally decided enough was enough. Over an 18 month period she’d lost nine important people in her life. She looked in the mirror and saw a woman who was in desperate need of a change. So...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SRAM 1X: Triathlon Ready
At a time when electronic shifting has become “de rigueur,” especially in high-end bikes, it seems a bit crazy to talk about a system that, in essence, halves the number of gears you’ll have available...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Workout Wednesday: AT/ Tempo Run Intervals
Just ’cause it’s cross country season doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun playing with some speed. Try this speed session that combines anaerobic threshold intervals and tempo running for an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Number 200 for John Wragg
John Wragg did his first Ironman race in 1988. Today he did his 200th, finishing Ironman Cozumel in 14:42:28. The 65-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, got his start in the sport after participating...
View ArticleClik here to view.
60 Hours in Cartegena
While attending the official press conference to launch Ironman 70.3 Cartagena, we got the chance to check out Cartagena, one of South America’s hidden gems. Story and photos by Kevin Mackinnon...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lose Weight Healthfully
Triathletes are no strangers to the challenges of getting to their optimal race weight. Some athletes can achieve the demanded lightness healthfully; others get into trouble. Nancy Clarke offers some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 Things Wearing a Skirt Taught Me
Nicole Deboom had an epiphany while training for a triathlon—and she ran with it. Deboom, a professional triathlete who won Ironman Wisconsin in 2004 (and is the wife of two-time Ironman world champ...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ITU Competition Rules
A 10 m draft zone for standard distance (and shorter) races and a new water safety standard (12C) highlight the new 2016 ITU Competition Rules, which will take effect on January 15, 2016. Here are some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ITU Announces Full 2016 Calendar
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has confirmed the 2016 schedule, including the addition of a new World Cup Winter Triathlon in Quebec in Februray, along with three other events in Canada....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Performances of the Year: John Wragg
200 Ironman races. That’s 480 miles of swimming, 22,400 miles cycling and 5,240 miles running. And that doesn’t include the countless more miles put into training for all that. Photos: FinisherPix.com...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vancouver hosts 5150 Championship and Iron Girl Event
Ironman announced today the addition of the Subaru 5150 Vancouver triathlon, which will take place on July 10, 2016. The race, which will also serve as the 2016 5150 Canadian Championship, showcases...
View Article