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Chris Lieto takes on Abu Dhabi

Some say Abu Dhabi's 200 kilometer bike course and 20km run fits Chris Lieto like a glove. Triathlon's fastest cyclist talks about his chances for the $50,000 top prize in his first crack at the United Emirates speedway.

Abu Dhabi Tri 2012 – day 1

The 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon is almost upon us and we collected a few impressions as athletes are getting primed and ready for the big day.

Knock, Knock, FDA Calling

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting and promoting public health with ultimate oversight of food and drugs, and of particular interest for this article, the nutritional supplement industry. Their regulatory control covers two main areas: product safety and accurate product labeling. This article summarizes some of what goes on behind the scenes to keep consumer products safer.

Abu Dhabi events

A look at the Julie Dibens-James Cunnama swim clinic with Abu Dhabi youth triathletes and a visit to the world famous Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

The Leadman Cometh

I like the smaller, scenic races these days. Upcoming is a special race for certain of those of us in the Southwest. It's part of an eclectic aggregation of races Life Time Fitness is acquiring or building.

Oftedal Norseman training

Henrik Oftedal won the Norseman Extreme Triathlon in 2010 and is currently getting ready for the 2012 edition - Norwegian style. What do we mean by that? Well, have a look.

Stoltz, Van Huyssteen in South Africa

Conrad Stoltz opened the 2012 season in earnest and earned his 5th XTERRA South Africa Championship title. For fellow South African Carla Van Huyssteen this win was her first big win on home soil.

2012 Lygna Winter Triathlon

Earlier this year the Winter Triathlon European Cup took place in Lygna, Norway and Kristian Monsen and Borghild Løvset took the wins.

Private Equity Scooping Up Events

WTC and Competitor Group are back in the acquisition mode, and if the first six weeks of 2012 is a sing of things to come, marquis events of all distances, all around the world, may be acquisition targets.

What We Have Noticed: Nike, Rumba ….

For this issue of What We Have Noticed we look at the Nike Flyknit sneakers, the Rumba VanDam GO watch, the 2012 NAHBS show, a Richard Sachs photo book and a book about Schadenfreude.

Random AG Mike Egan

Mike Egan lives just outside of Philadelphia, PA and he is this week's random age grouper. The man known as Eganski has been racing mostly on the road the last few years but hopes to hit the tri scene hard again this year.

Challenge Cairns winners reflect

Two lady MOPers new to triathlon took the male pros and vet AGers to the woodshed during the Challenge Cairns Sessions Challenge. Stand in front of caf0 or MistressK and they'll roll over you.