Chris McCormack dropped Ruedi Wild on the run to take the final Ironman 70.3 Laguna Phuket. Melissa Hauschildt dominated the women’s race to and successfully defended her title from 2011.

After 10 kilometers of swimming and 261.4 miles of biking with 16,200 feet of climbing, the Ultraman competitors settle the matter with a double marathon from Hawi to Kailua-Kona. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson

This segment of our How-To series covers everything you need to know about removing, cleaning, and installing multi-speed cassettes. It’s easy, requires few tools, and can be done in minutes.

Falconhead Capital successfully concludes its 5-year endurance sport odyssey by selling its powerful aggregation of flagship endurance brands to private equity firm Calera Capital

The second day of the Ultraman World Championships means endless hours in the saddle, but in a very stunning surrounding. Images by Timothy Carlson.

Today we look closer at the Smart ENVE System 3.4 carbon clinchers, a beautiful wide and shallow wheel set from the Ogden, Utah based brand.

This week we noticed the Zoot Swim Like Hell t-shirt, the SRAM Garmin quickmount, the Finis alignment kickboard, the AIAIAI Capital headset, the Work Less mug and a delicious salty training snack.

The annual three-day triathletic circumnavigation of the Big Island of Hawaii on the weekend after Thanksgiving begins with a 10 kilometer swim followed by a 90-mile bike. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

Eyeo has announced a mobile version of its popular AdBlock software, which blocks internet ads. As a 100% advertising-supported site, this is a topic we wrestle with, and I thought I’d take this chance to share some thoughts.

We take a look at some of the key Specialized accessories for 2013, including road helmets, aero helmets, and the highest tech water bottle we’ve ever heard of.

Interbike announced a new initiative today to allow selected passionate consumers to attend the show that has been business to business only until now. We got details from Interbike managing director Pat Hus.

At the big automotive industry shows the flagship brands impress with concept cars, showing the market what they’re capable of creating. The Nike Flyknit Trainer is the concept shoe that made it to production.

Spurred by an incident at the recent Miami 70.3, World Triathlon Corporation has amended, or at least clarified, its position on what constitutes Unauthorized Assistance.

Remember that OpEd I a few days ago about a civil race cancellation and refund policy? Active seems to have satisfied most of the need.

Alexandre Ribeiro of Brazil finished off a wire-to-wire 6th Ultraman World title with a race-best 6:45:24 double marathon; Amber Monforte finished her Ultraman Worlds three-peat with a 3rd-best 8:12:06 double marathon.

Former ITU Pro Ivan Rana stormed to the title at the 2012 Ironman Cozumel as other favorites started to fade. Mary Beth Ellis grabbed the women’s title with a balanced effort all day but in the end by a narrow margin.

Five-time champion Alexandre Ribeiro of Brazil took charge of the Ultraman men’s race, earning a second-day 48:28 lead; two-time champion Amber Monforte took a 34:32 lead with a race-best bike leg.

Difficult swim currents and rain on the bike make Ultraman Day One slowest in years; 5-time champion Alexandre Ribeiro leads Nino Cokan by 24 minutes and Kathy Winkler leads Amber Monforte by 3 minutes

For this issue of What We Have Noticed we look closer at the Movember efforts of Pro triathletes Brandon Marsh, Tyler Butterfield, Matt Lieto, Richard Murray, Tim Reed, Rich Allen and Ian Mikelson.

Nicky Samuels won 2 World Cups and went to the Olympics this year but 2012 was not all roses for her as she dealt with numerous health related setbacks while bravely earning New Zealand’s third country spot.

Last week a registrant in Ironman Arizona gave or sold his entry to another, who raced in his place. Both are allegedly disqualified and banned from competition for a year. Let’s have a chat.

When it was all said and done Nils Frommhold and Linsey Corbin were the 2012 Ironman Arizona champions and here are some additional images from the day.

Nearly 3,000 triathletes temperate Tempe temps, and the hypnotic desert landscape at Ironman Arizona. Nils Frommhold and Linsey Corbin enjoyed breakthrough wins. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

Rachel McBride recently won the 70.3 Austin, but this fast Canadian is not just about swimming, biking and running. She has two masters degrees in genetics, has played the cello on an international stage and has a few interesting tattoos.