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New Sheriff in Irontown

Want to know what Ironman’s new owners are going to do with the brand? Ask, I figured, maybe they’ll tell me. So I did. And they did.

IM Kona 2015 – bike check-in

We captured a large gallery from the bike check-in at the 2015 GoPro Ironman World Championship, and you will find lots of interesting items within.

Who is Tim Van Berkel? Part 3

Tim Van Berkel is ready for the big day tomorrow, and in this 3rd video by Korupt Vision we get to see a glimpse of what he has been up to on the Big Island.

Breakfast with Bob – Kona day 5

Bob Babbitt chats with Hector Picard, Cameron Wurf and Jürgen Zäck on this final day of Breakfast with Bob interviews. But don’t worry, after the race there will be a champion edition.

IM Kona 2015 – Underpants Run

Triathlon’s version of Mardi Gras is the Kona Underpants Run, which began as a quasi-outlaw dash down Ali’i Drive in outrageous outfits and now has drifted into a mainstream tradition.

IM Kona 2015 – day 3 images

The big race day is almost upon us, but we still had time in and around Kona to see people and check out new gear and bikes. So come on in and check it out.

2015 Slowtwitch Kona Party

From all corners of the triathlon world, members of the Slowtwitch tribe gathered Wednesday at the seaside Bonk Breaker headquarters on Ali’i Drive in Kona.

Breakfast with Bob – Kona day 4

On this edition of Breakfast with Bob in Kona we share interviews with Carlos Moleda, Mary Beth Ellis and Meredith Kessler and and it is good stuff once again.

Lionel Sanders before IM Kona

Canadian Lionel Sanders has already spent over two weeks in Kona to get used to the heat and winds, and we had a few words with him about the big day.

Breakfast with Bob – Kona day 3

On this third day of Breakfast with Bob in Kona, we get to enjoy interviews with Tim Don, Heather Wurtele and Jeff Symonds. Basically a British/Canadian edition.

Kona kids races and parade

The formal festivities of Ironman week begin Tuesday with the splash and dash kids races, followed by the parade of nations and the opening of the expo.

IM Kona 2015 – day 1 images

Our first day on the ground at the Ironman World Championships in Kona is behind us and here is a gallery of people, gear and bikes we noticed on this windy day.

A Koster SwimRun report

The SwimRun season ended with 7km of swimming and 16km of running on the Koster Islands in Sweden, and here is a visual report from that race with no less than 26 transitions.

2015 Kona Preview – Men

Will there be another German Kona triumph? Or will a member of the Spanish or the Belgian commandos prevail? What about a North American man?

Magnolia Swim Camp

Here is an inside look at how a group of professional triathletes prepare in Texas under the guidance of Tim Floyd to up their game in the swim.

Ohio has a new 70.3

The IronCowboy’s goal was 50 Ironmans in 50 states. The Ironman Corp is catching up, with a full or a half in roughly half of all U.S. states.

Breakfast with Bob – Kona day 1

Bob Babbit is already in Hawaii and started his annual Breakfast with Bob interviews. Here now are his chats with Sebastian Kienle, Rachel Joyce and Ben Hoffman.

In Texas with Nils Frommhold

2015 Challenge Roth champion Nils Frommhold trained in The Woodlands, Texas to get ready for the 2015 GoPro Ironman World Championships. Enjoy the pics.

Reid, Goss win Silverman 70.3

Taylor Reid of Canada overcame a 5:56 bike deficit with a 1:16:11 run and Lauren Goss of the U.S. erased her 4:00 bike deficit with a 1:23:02 run to win Silverman 70.3.

Ueda, Murray tops at Cozumel

Ai Ueda of Japan won her second ITU World Cup in Mexico, and Richard Murray of South Africa won his 4th consecutive ITU podium with a win at Cozumel.