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How high can Emma Pooley rise?

Retired cyclist Emma Pooley medaled at the Olympics and UCI Worlds; now she’s winning triathlons like Alpe d’Huez and Embrunman, and ITU duathlon worlds.

The Weekend Box Nov 8 2015

The Weekend Box brings reports of triathlon action at a Challenge half and an Ironman 70.3 in Australia, a debut Women’s Collegiate Nationals in Florida, and a 70.3 in Austin, Texas.

Big money and smiles on day 3

Javier Gomez and Gwen Jorgensen held on to the top positions on the third day at the Island House Invitational Triathlon, and they were rewarded nicely.

An Instagram charge on Macca

Professional surfer and 2015 Hawaiian Ironman contestant Sunny Garcia posted on Instagram a long, but unspecific, accusation against multiple Ironman world champion Chris McCormack.

Day 2 also to Jorgensen, Gomez

The longest event of the 3-day long Island House Invitational Triathlon was an Olympic Enduro, and again the event found Gwen Jorgensen and Javier Gomez well.

Complete domination in Florida

Humble and fast age grouper Daniel Stubleski completely destroyed the field at the 2015 Ironman Florida. Jessica Demello was the top female in Panama City Beach.

Gomez, Jorgensen rule on day 1

After the opening prologue of the 2015 Island House Invitational Triathlon, 2015 ITU World Champions Javier Gomez and Gwen Jorgensen took the lead.

Armstrong tri eligible in 2016

Despite the lifetime ban, Lance Armstrong could toe the starting line of a triathlon as early as August 27, 2016 according to the terms of his ban.

This Old Grizzly is not a yuppie

Friends can call Even Evensen Old Grizzly, Griz or Bob, and possibly even some other names, but do not call this 67-year old Oregon-based age grouper a yuppie.

Joe Maloy – king for a day

Joe Maloy made history as the first American to win the Noosa Triathlon in Australia, and we had a few words with him about that end-of-season victory.

Various updates from TrainerRoad

TrainerRoad has been busy with a couple of new initiatives along with some software updates. Probably the most important update has been their revamped desktop application.

Bill Katovsky R.I.P.

Bill Katovsky, the creator of Triathlete Magazine, passed away a few days ago, and his friend Roy M. Wallack shared a very heartfelt tribute with us.

Random AG Dana Bullard

Every year we select a random age grouper on the return flight from Kona, and this year we bumped into Utah resident Dana Bullard with her family in tow.

Middaugh, Duffy rule in Maui

Josiah Middaugh broke Ruben Ruzafa’s XTERRA domination with his first XTERRA Worlds win in 15 tries; Flora Duffy beat Lesley Paterson for her 3rd Maui title.

Maloy and Gentle take Noosa

American Joe Maloy won the 2015 Noosa Triathlon, a race that has traditionally been dominated by Aussie men. Ashleigh Gentle from Australia defended her title.

Crawfords take Taiwan 70.3

Gina Crawford and Guy Crawford (not related) won Ironman 70.3 Taiwan; Kate Bevilaqua (Guy Crawford’s significant other) and Christian Kramer (unattached) placed 2nd.

Escape from Alcatraz 2.0

Is there any defensible explanation for Escape’s fee increase, beyond charging what the market will bear? Slowtwitch asked. Here’s what we found.

2016 IM Melbourne is cancelled

Rumors were plentiful, but now it is official: the 2016 IRONMAN Melbourne is cancelled and that means the hunt is on for a new Asia-Pacific Champs location.