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Roommates: Ironman and ITU

Ironman just bought important ITU series races, along with the international broadcast rights for the ITU World Triathlon Series. Why? And will this work out?

The annoying FB athlete spam

If you are a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer or other endurance athlete you have likely been plagued recently by silly Ray-Ban and Oakley spam, and here is why.

IM acquires Lagardère events

IRONMAN purchased the Lagardère Sports endurance division and with it the ITU events in Hamburg, Leeds, Cape Town, Stockholm and Abu Dhabi, plus various other events.

The Arrowhead 135 Ultra

On January 25-27 hearty souls will either bike, ski or run 135 miles in Minnesota and challenge their bodies and minds in the process. Brrrrr.

Coming back from being down

German pro Andi Böcherer had a very rough 2014 season and also ended 2013 on a sour note, but in 2015 he found new strength and winning ways.

Top 50 Retailers in 2015

The Slowtwitch/TBI 50 honors the specialty retailers who distinguished themselves by their service to triathletes in 2015.

No excuses – just getting it done

Most folks prefer to run in mild conditions under a blue sunny sky, but getting it done when the weather is not so hospitable requires a lot more determination.

Full throttle Charlie Pennington

Charlie Pennington is a British athlete who was the fifth overall AG in Kona. This 16-year military veteran started in ITU racing but is now full speed long course.

Snow swimming in Finland

Some athletic events in Europe are amazing and unique, and this includes but is not limited to swimming in the snow, as shown in this video from Finland.

Up close with Gina Crawford

Kiwi Gina Crawford is getting ready for the 2016 Challenge Wanaka, but she also has coaching and playing in the Christchurch Symphony on her mind.

The Boundary of Sport

Who are the multisporters today who capture my imagination? Those who know where they want to go, know it is not easy and devise skills, products and methods to get there.