While traveling around to race expos this year, we have met some amazing people. One of the things I like to ask: “What is your favorite race?” Since the majority of the expos we have done this year are Ironman Triathlon expos, the answers have surprised me and will probably surprise you. You might expect […]
Author Archives: TJ Alcock
There are no doubt people who have made sacrifices during your training: *Your spouse, family, and friends who have come along your side as you have trained, *seen you a lot less than they would have liked, *changed meal plans to suit your diet, *washed sweaty, smelly clothes, *gone home early from functions so you […]
No doubt, there were amazing bikes at Interbike this year! Cool products that might have been missed in the sea of booths at Interbike this year – Our top 5 countdown #5 Geigerrig Hydration Packs *Sprays using pressure * Attachable filter great for filling while out on a ride * Cleans in the dishwasher * […]
At the Ironman Wisconsin, I happened to meet not only some incredible support crews, but also some athletes who put together a great plan for their supporters. A few athletes with a large group of supporters put together an amazing plan for Ironman Wisconsin that we could all learn from! I tested the plan on […]
Anyone that has ever been a part of organizing an event like a triathlon knows how much work is involved. Imagine having a week and keeping it a surprise. When the surprise triathlon is for a very special lady who was recently diagnosed with MS and thought her dream of becoming a triathlete was out […]
Another death of a triathlete during the swim portion of Ironman Kentucky yesterday prompts many questions for triathletes. Why is the swim becoming so deadly? A Minneapolis Heart Institute cardiologist, Dr. Kevin Harris, published a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association released a study in 2010 on the sudden death during triathlons. […]
Guest post from Angi Axmann – Professional Triathlete (proudly sponsored by Skin Strong) 20 female athletes finished within a minute of each other at the recent ITU World Cup in London, the first qualifying race for the Olympic games in 2012. Some athlete’s swim, bike and run times were within two seconds of each other, […]
Today’s original post was planned out weeks ago… until this morning. What happened this morning? I read my friend’s update on her CaringBridge website… We share a lot of stories of strong people and tips on how to be stronger – this post is about a truly strong person! Jennifer, husband Tom, and their boys […]
Why would Chris Shoup swim 45 miles? That is not a typo, and I did not forget a decimal point. Chris decided to swim the Hawaii Islands for a charity that is near and dear to his heart (once Chris has details set up, we will do a full feature!). First, he had to see […]
Professional triathlete, Brad Seng, knows the race course for the Ironman Boulder 70.3 well. Boulder is where he lives and trains so, we asked him to share with you what you can expect on race The Course: Swim– The course is point-to-point which can seem long. The first 500-800 meters will be swimming right […]