In the triathlon world, there's a pervasive misconception: when you say you're a triathlete, people often assume you're an Ironman. This assumption overlooks the vibrant community of local races that form the backbone of our sport. While Ironman events have their allure, it's crucial to recognize and support the grassroots...
Meeting an Ironman on Vacation
It had been five weeks since I underwent major surgery, and I was starting to feel better. So, to unwind and continue to recover, my husband and I went to Sandals in Antigua. We had never been to an all-inclusive place, but we were up for the fun. The thought...
Faces of Endurance: Jonathan Schwartz
Why did you decide to start triathlon training? What was your why? I had run the NYC Marathon in 2016 which was 4 years after my first brain surgery. I was looking for a new challenge and a friend talked me into triathlon. My journey had to wait a year...
Post Race Recap by Danielle Sullivan
Danielle Sullivan of Iron Fit Endurance raced Ironman Mont Tremblant this season. After the race, she sent out a recap to her athletes. Since it focused on the state of mind during the race, I felt compelled, with her approval, to post. Here it is: I raced Ironman Mont Tremblant....
Big Four Speak Out at Endurance Exchange Conference
In the 1980s, there were four triathletes that dominated the space. They were known as the "Big Four," and included Dave Scott, Mark Allen, Scott Molina and Scott Tinley. Background on the Big Four These four triathletes won collectively seven Ironman World Championships, five Nice Championships, two World’s Toughest titles,...
Will There Be Ironman Races in 2020?
Last week, Andrew Messick, CEO of Ironman, talked about the state of Ironman and racing during this time of COVID-19. He started the presentation by explaining that in 2020, Ironman had 240 events scheduled and only 40 events took place. "The one good thing that came out of this is...
Will There Be Races in 2021?
I received a beautiful booklet from Ironman the other day. Since I'm in the business of PR and marketing, my first thought, "this brochure must have cost them a fortune!" I started to flip through and look at the gorgeous photos of Ironman events around the country. It was quite...
What Happens After Ironman? By Lisa Moran
Here's a story of a young woman who completed her first Ironman. Find out what happened after that... Lisa Moran….you are an Ironman. These are the magical words I dreamt about for the one year leading up to Louisville Ironman 2018. On the cold and wet evening of October 14,...
Ironman Canada Race Review by Imei Hsu
Having read through a few race reports posted by other finishers of the 2018 Ironman Canada course, I feel bolstered to stand my ground with my description of the race being a battleground of survival. Because of illness in the taper weeks before race day on July 29, I surprised...
I Signed Up for My First Ironman 70.3!
I signed up for my first Ironman 70.3! This isn't the first time I've signed up for an Ironman 70.3, I signed up almost two years ago when DelmoSports took over Atlantic City 70.3. I was going to do it with a group of friends. But, from the moment I...