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Following the Line: A Triathlon Across the Border between Europe and Asia

Following the Line: A Triathlon Across the Border between Europe and Asia

A triathlon spanning 9,000km, across the perceived border between Europe and Asia, will test Charlie Walker and Callie Morgigno’s endurance as they explore what it means to be European or Asian in a world divided by imaginary lines. An Alaskan woman and British man are set to embark

Abu Dhabi ITU Triathlon creates a desert storm

Abu Dhabi ITU Triathlon creates a desert storm

Abu Dhabi ITU Triathlon witnessed over 2000 athletes partake in one of the most exciting triathlons of the region. Indian triathlete Mohit Oberoi gives a first-person account. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Triathlon Series held its first event in the middle-eastern city of Abu Dhabi on March 6-7, 2015.

In Review: IRONMAN Malaysia 2014

In Review: IRONMAN Malaysia 2014

58 countries, 1397 athletes, 3.9km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run, testosterone, adrenaline, blood, sweat, tears, and last but definitely not the least, vomit. The Ironman triathlon, aka one of the most grueling one-day sporting events in the world, took place in Langkawi Malaysia on September 27th, 2014. Dating

A warm-up for sultry climes - Training for Ironman Malaysia 2014: Part 1

A warm-up for sultry climes - Training for Ironman Malaysia 2014: Part 1

Eight-time Ironman finisher Gael Couturier explains why he chose Langkawi, Malaysia as his race destination and why he decided to be trained under a coach for the first time in his running career. Why Langkawi? Why did I go for Ironman Malaysia, choose Langkawi and not another close-by destination (from

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 2

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 2

In the second post of our new blog series, Vasu gives a brief overview of her training and nutrition, the injuries that set her back, and the spirit that keeps her going. Training Overview I follow a strict training schedule stipulated for the Ironman distance. I train six days a

Want to race the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this October? Think again.

Want to race the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this October? Think again.

The WTC’s Ironman World Championship takes place every year in October, in Hawaii. To compete in Hawaii, it is first necessary to qualify by placing in another WTC sanctioned Ironman competition. There are around 20 each year, all over the World. Earning a spot in the Ironman comes at

Michelle Vesterby, future Ironman world champion?

Michelle Vesterby, future Ironman world champion?

Michelle Vesterby is a young promising triathlete from Denmark who recently hired Luc Van Lierde, two-times Hawaii Ironman winner, as a coach. Luc is also the coach of the current Ironman World Champion, Frederik Van Lierde (not related). So the natural question we wanted to ask her team is: can