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Monuments

Continuing our look on the impact of private equity, I consider the way durable brands in endurance sport are built, versus the typical business style of private equity. Are these compatible?

The Kona reality hit Rappstar

Jordan Rapp announced this past weekend that his Kona 2014 ambitions end now. He will instead focus on other events and getting ready for Kona 2015.

Aernouts, Ryf take Wiesbaden

Bart Aernouts charged into the lead on the bike and then ran to the win at the Ironman 70.3 European Champs. Daniela Ryf stormed to the women's title in 4:26:12.

The Weekend Box Aug 10 2014

The Weekend Box brings the USAT Age Group Nationals, a Super Sprint In Milwaukee, a Hungarian ITU sprint World Cup, two fine runners in Michigan, and XTERRA Czech.

Images from 70.3 Wiesbaden

The Ironman 70.3 European Champs in Wiesbaden, Germany is a very popular event and we now share images from the racing action today.

Is a 70.3 in Poland the start of something big?

Today Ironman welcomes Poland to the family. It's Herbalife Ironman 70.3 Gdynia. This is the first Ironman race in a former East Bloc country not counting tri-crazy Hungary, and it may be the first of many.

Messick explains the changes

Ironman CEO Andrew Messick elaborates on the philosophy behind the changes to Kona swim start waves, redistributing pro prize purses and how his company will navigate future worldwide growth.

Ironman’s Recapitalization

A couple of months ago Ironman took out a pretty big loan, $220 million, along with a $20 million revolver. This raised eyebrows and I thought it worth an explanation.

Norseman Xtreme Photo Gallery

Some 260 endurance challenge junkies had the privilege of starting this legendary race; 247 determined souls finished the fijord swim and 5,000 meters of ascent on the merry Iron-distance way of Norseman Xtreme.

Ironman Boulder winners

Ironman Boulder rewarded two first-time, home town winners – at age 33, Justin Daerr had 30 previous Ironman-distance finishes ; Danielle Kehoe broke through at age 27.

Collins, Kaye take New York City

Ben Collins outswam and outbiked Kaleb Vanort and Alicia Kaye outbiked and outran Radka Vodickova to win the Lifetime Tri New York City Triathlon Sunday in the Big Apple.