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What do rude dogs, angry bees, and a DNF have in common with a half Ironman Triathlon? by Roman M. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 13 Aug 2009 5:46pm The date was June 13 2004. I’ll never forget this day, as it was my first half Iron distance race. The race was called the Colorado Triathlon. It is now thankfully defunct... trying to bury the floater? And what kind of dog owner just stands around and watches his or her dog squat in the water with its back legs trembling as it squeezes out one Read on »

Lance Armstrong to race half Ironman distance triathlon after tour and before Kona by Roman M. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 16 Jul 2010 8:34am the seven time Tour de France champion said that he plans on racing a half Ironman race before attempting the full Iron distance. "The first thing I have to do is to compete in a half Ironman to test myself," said Armstrong. "Because of my age and I would rather not compete in Olympic distance. Those triathletes who dispute this distance achieve Read on »

Troika Half-Ironman Race Report by Steven L. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 02 Aug 2010 3:43pm ) 3x500 w/30-sec. rests. Troika was my “A” race this year and the one I focused on the most. I was going to go after a new PR at the Half-Ironman triathlon distance and having set.... Total time of 5:05:22 and a new PR by 12-minutes. Who says getting older means getting slower! The Troika Half-Ironman was a lot of fun and I’d recommend this race. However Read on »

Five half Ironman training secrets that will save your race by Roman M. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 24 Apr 2010 7:00am . Can you sustain your Olympic distance pace for an extra 400M? Try it in your Half Ironman training. By going that fast, you'll come out of the water early and be in a better... The Half Ironman, or 70.3, is a tough race. It is a combination of speed and endurance. Logistically, it can be tough to decide how fast to swim, how to fuel, how Read on »

Lance Armstrong Says He’ll Start At The Half-Ironman Distance In 2011 by Tom H. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 14 Jul 2010 5:55pm , he is only now discussing the details of his triathlon comeback. In an article featured on Telegraph.co.uk, Armstrong says that he will start out at the half-Ironman distance “The first thing I have to do is to compete in a half Ironman to test myself,” said Armstrong. “Because of my age and I would rather not compete in Olympic distance. Those triathletes Read on »

Five Half Ironman Training Secrets That Will Save Your Race by bengreenfield Facebook

Posted Fri 23 Apr 2010 11:10am triathlons, close your eyes and picture yourself swimming only an extra 400m. Can you sustain your Olympic distance pace for an extra 400M? Try it in your Half Ironman training...The Half Ironman, or 70.3, is a tough race. It is a combination of speed and endurance. Logistically, it can be tough to decide how fast to swim, how to fuel, how quickly Read on »

Black Bear Half Ironman Race Report by Jan M. Patient Expert

People's HealthBlogger Awards 2008 - Best 100 Winner!

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 11:22pm . This year I decided to upgrade to the half ironman distance which I like best of all distances I tried so far. I'll spare you details of when I woke up and what I ate. I got... and started to look for Fred and Kristine to say hi and wish them good luck in Kristine's first triathlon and Fred's first half ironman. They are brave couple - both finished standing Read on »

Karen Smyers Gets 2nd Overall At Florida Half Ironman! by Tom H. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 9:23pm With a time of 04:34:06 KAREN SMYERS has held off the challenger TINE DECKERS to become the second woman across the finish line at today's Florida Half Ironman. Congratulations, Karen! Read on »

Amelia Island Half Ironman - Spectating by Marni R. Healthy Living Professional

People's HealthBlogger Awards 2009 - Best 100 Winner!

Posted Mon 18 Oct 2010 3:13pm A BIG congrats goes out to ALL of the olympic distance and half ironman athletes on Sunday. What a fantastic event with such a beautiful day. I recommend this event to any... event or triathlon/Ironman. Although my hubby needs no congrats, I am so happy that I can spend much of a weekend day, at a triathlon, with my hubby and enjoy every moment Read on »

Press Release: New race/largest Half Ironman pro purse by Roman M. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 09 Nov 2008 10:03pm Centreville, VA Revolution3 will be directing its first-ever half distance triathlon (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run), The Half-Rev on June 7, 2009 at Quassy Amusement Park in beautiful Middlebury, Connecticut . The inaugural Half-Rev will feature the largest professional purse prize of any regular season Half Event of its kind, $100,000 Read on »