The Weekend Box covers Ironman 70.3 races Philippines, Boulder, and Steelhead, Ironman UK, Frankfurt City Tri, XTERRA Mexico, USA Triathlon junior elite nationals and more.

We review the new aerobar hydration system from Profile-Design. In addition, we flesh out the detailed differences between the different tiers of Profile clip-on bars, and what it means to you.

Swissman champion Markus Stierli took the win at the 2013 isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in 11:25:16. Norwegian Inger Liv Bjerkreim Nilsen grabbed the women’s title on day that was described as ultra tough.

We checked out Cam Brown’s Avanti Chrono Evo II last year, but he is now on a Chrono Team and we looked closer at that bike while Cam was racing in Europe.

Rapid City, South Dakota’s Tony Smoragiewicz and Tamara Gorman won the junior elite titles at the Pan American Triathlon Championships in Brazil last month; could Rapid City be the epicenter of new tri talent?

We continue our 2013 update on all-things-tire. This segment covers a few more brands, including Bontrager, Challenge, Schwalbe, and Specialized.

Emma Pooley is best known for her road cycling and time trial results, but this former runner competed in triathlon before she was famous. Pooley won Swissman earlier this year and just finished 5th at Ironman Switzerland.

Kristin Möller won Ironman Lanzarote in mid May and followed it up with a podium spot at the European Ironman Championships in Frankfurt, Germany. We however bumped into her in Roth where she took part in a relay.

We stumbled upon age grouper Nuno Henrique Luz at the DATEV Challenge Roth swim practice and we knew in an instant that he should be interviewed. He actually came to Roth to do his very first triathlon.

With the July 28, 2013 deadline now behind us we can look at the Pros who managed to capture their early Kona slots. 40 men and 28 women will have the monkey of their back, but for some an even bigger monkey is on.

Ronnie Schildknecht wins 7 in a row at Ironman Switzerland, plus updates from Ironman Lake Placid, Challenge Vitoria, 70.3 Calgary, 5i50 Giant Eagle, the Norseman crew event and much more.

Kevin Collington earned the 2013 US Pro title and 2nd overall at Ironman 70.3 St. George, followed up by a 2nd overall at Florida 70.3. Timothy Carlson Photo Gallery of Collington training and racing in Boulder.

We examine the world of tires for the 2013 model year. What has changed? Who are the major players? Perhaps most importantly – what is the fastest?

Jan Raphael had a great race at the Ironman European Championships in Frankfurt, Germany and we checked out his Giant Trinity Advanced SL race bike.

Ironman Lake Placid is almost upon us for the 15th time. We’ll walk you through what to expect at Ironman Lake Placid step by step through the event.

Dave Scott won 6 Ironman World Championships as a competitor. But as a coach and adviser, his work with Craig Alexander, Chrissie Wellington and now Eneko Llanos may be approaching that high standard.

Ritchie Nicholls in his first long course appearance grabbed the win at the 2013 Alpe D’Huez triathlon and fellow Team TBB Pro Mary Beth Ellis defended her title at this unique mid week triathlon in the French Alps.

You are not as hard a man as Mark Covert. Whether this defeats or revitalizes you is up to you. You can’t do what he has done. But if you aspire to greatness, his example can be your guide.

Marino Vanhoenacker is one of the favorites for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, but this year the Belgian überbiker and 3rd place finisher of 2011 might not even be at the start.

This issue of What We Have Noticed features the ICEdot crash sensor, the {re}vici Tres Flores T, the Kiwi performance center in Boulder, the A Second Chance documentary and the clever Full Frontal Area app.

Konstantin Bachor is known for is bike prowess and today we look closer at his Cervelo P5 race setup for the 2013 DATEV Challenge Roth.

With victories at Melbourne and Frankfurt, Eneko Llanos has to be a co-favorite to win his first Ironman World Championship; thanks to coach Dave Scott, the Spaniard is faster, stronger and better than ever.

Josiah Middaugh of Vail dominated on his home course, Shonny Vanlandingham won for the 4th time in 5 years at age 44 at this jewel of the Rockies and Julie Dibens enjoyed her first triathlon in two years.

Featured here are Lake Stevens and Racine 70.3s, the ITU Mixed Relay World championship and why Boulder 5i50 race director Dave Christen banned a triathlete who cursed at a volunteer.