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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.