2008 Triathlete - The Road to Kona

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2008 OFFICIAL IRONMAN & 70.3 QUALIFIERS’ GUIDE

THE ROAD TO KONA and

Clearwater An insider’s guide to all Ironman and 70.3 qualifiers TRAIN LESS, RACE FASTER with our top gear tips MARK ALLEN’S 10 STEPS to winning the mental battle CONQUER the chaos of the swim

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best vacation ever.

A 4:00 a.m. wake up call. Salt water that makes your tongue swell.

Howling headwinds in both directions.

Furnace-like heat and menacing lava fields. 140.6 miles and a midnight deadline. And you say to Madame Pele, bring it on!

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

THE ROAD TO KONA & Clearwater

FEATURES ON TRACK

By Mark Allen

GOING LONG

COLUMNS

By Matt Fitzgerald

First Wave “IN THE HUNT”

GO-FAST GEAR

By Robert Murphy

By Brad Culp

Publisher’s Note

SWIMMING ESSENTIALS

By John Duke

By Marc Evans

Off the Back

FEED THE MACHINE

By Samantha McGlone

By Jay Prasuhn

2008 KONA & CLEARWATER QUALIFIERS 50 Lotto Ironman Malaysia

FEB. 23, 2008

51 Bonita Ironman New Zealand

MARCH 1, 2008

68 Ironman Germany

APRIL 20, 2008

JULY 6, 2008

58 Ironman

70 Ironman

MAY 24, 2008

JULY 13, 2008

60 Brazil Telecom

72 Karnten

Lanzarote

Ironman Florianopolis

52 Panthers Ironman

May 25, 2008

APRIL 6, 2008

62 Ironman Japan

Australia

54 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa

APRIL 13, 2008

56 Ford Ironman Arizona

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57 Ironman China

Switzerland

Ironman Austria

JULY 13, 2008

74 Ford Ironman

USA Lake Placid

JUNE 17, 2008

JULY 20, 2008

64 Ironman France

76 Subaru Ironman

JUNE 22, 2008

66 Ford Ironman USA Coeur D’Alene

JUNE 22, 2008

Canada

AUG. 24, 2008

78 Ford Ironman Louisville

AUG. 31, 2008

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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110 UK Ironman 70.3

SEPT. 7, 2008

JUNE 15, 2008

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112 Buffalo Springs Lake

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In the hunt The UK’s Julie Dibens strides through the 13.1-mile run at the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Fla., on Nov. 10. Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae won the women’s 2007 70.3 world title, while American Andy Potts topped the men’s field.

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How proud are the athletes who finish an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 race? Well, just look at all the athletes who still wear

their wristband long after the event has finished. Some people keep them on for months. I am pretty sure Triathlete’s Mitch Thrower still has his on his wrist from last October’s Kona race.

Last Thanksgiving weekend I was on my bike in Solana Beach (just north of San Diego) and saw this guy wearing a wristband that I thought was from an Ironman event. I felt this was getting beyond the point of good hygiene and had to ask, “Did you race in Kona?”

To my surprise, and delight, he replied, “No, I did 70.3 worlds in Clearwater” (that was just a few weeks prior). Thus it struck me that this whole 70.3 thing not only has gained traction but, like the Ironman, it has grown quickly in both popularity and panache.

The rapid growth of the 70.3 Series is great for the sport and great for the athletes. Within the pages of the 2008 Road to Kona and Clearwater there are an incredible 30 70.3 events—a stunning number that has outpaced even the tremendous growth of Ironman both domestically and worldwide.

And for good reason. While the Ironman is, and remains, the ultimate personal test of mental and physical tenacity, 70.3 is the perfect longdistance race. You can balance a family, career and a social life yet still compete in multiple races in a season. And it’s not like the 70.3 distance was just invented.

I have been racing half-Ironmans since the early ’80s. But now the Ironman folks have put together a cohesive series, tying together numerous exciting venues that provide all the look, feel and pomp and circumstance of a world-class event.

So turn the pages and see what is out there. Please look beyond your own back yard. There are many great races in places you have not already been, and nothing enhances a race experience more than soaking in a part of the world—and a tremendous racing experience—you’ve never seen.

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M E N TA L T R A I N I N G

10 TIPS FOR NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE MENTAL MINEFIELD

On track

By Mark Allen

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SURPRISE YOURSELF IN TRAINING There are going to be months of prep to get ready for your Ironman or 70.3 race. Many of those days will look just like other ones.

But every now and then a breakthrough will happen. These are gems that go into your gear bag for race day. The obvious breakthroughs include those workouts where you went faster than ever before. Less boastful, but perhaps even more valuable, are the sessions where you didn’t think you could make it through something tough, but you did.

Mark that moment in your memory so you can recall it when you need it most on race day. Going through challenges in training prepares you to tackle adversity in the race.

DESIGN TOUGH DAYS Ironman and 70.3 racing can be a long, drawn-out experience. One of the best ways to be able to handle the time warp that blankets a race is to train on occasion at intensity levels that are far above anything you will need to complete your goal race. Doing this will recalibrate your internal tough meter to a higher level.

What does this do for you? It calms your spirit down by helping make whatever level of pacing, speed or power output you are at in your race seem relatively comfortable, simply because your body knows you are

well below your maximum capacity or speed. This, in essence, transforms your perception of time, speeding it up, because you know that Ironman really is moderate, and moderate is sustainable.

One way to do this is to add speed work into your training. People often ask, “Why run a six-minute pace on the track when it’s going to look more like eight- or nineminute pace in the race?” Answer? Because having logged time at the faster pace makes your perception of Ironman pacing seem manageable. And in an Ironman, perception is reality.

VISUALIZE This is the most basic tool for getting you through an Ironman or 70.3 race. Visualize how you want the day to go, over and over and over. The mechanics are simple. Find a time when you can relax, then in your mind go through the race, imagining how you want to feel and perform every step of the way. Come up with simple words or phrases that describe the feel, and remember them so you can repeat them on race day.

Another occasion to visualize your race is during training. When the going gets tough, think of how you will deal with similar challenges on race day. You can recall that image during your race to help you make it through a rough patch. Additionally, an Ironman

moment in training can also occur when you are feeling especially good when you should actually feel pretty trashed. Remember this sensation or feeling and then recall it in the race when you need it most.

KEEP YOUR MIND QUIET The more energy put into going forward the better. To that end, keep your mind quiet during your race, as doing so can free up huge amounts of energy that your working muscles can then use to drive you across the finish line. Maintaining positive thoughts throughout race day is a wonderful goal, but I have news for you: When it gets tough, really tough, it can be virtually impossible to come up with one of the positive thoughts or visualizations you had pre-race. This is the time to switch into the quiet-mind mode.

Practice this in your training sessions.

When you see your thinking/analyzing brain is ruling the roost, shut it off.

Observe without analyzing, and pay attention through silence rather than through thought.

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nyone who has raced an Ironman or 70.3 event knows how much of the race comes down to what happens between the ears. Your mindset and focus are just as significant to the day’s outcome as are your swim, bike and run fitness. To many people, Ironman and 70.3 races can seem way over the top. Well, guess what? They are, kind of. And somewhere between the starting blocks and the checkered flag can be negative thoughts patiently waiting for a weak moment to jump out and sideline your well-laid plans. And when they do, you are going to have to come up with a way to convince yourself that it really is a great idea to be out there pounding away the miles, hour after hour on sugar, water and salt tabs.

You can’t get out of it. So, better to prepare for it than hope you will be the one individual who wins the lotto and has enough self confidence to stay one step ahead of the broom wagon begging you to give in and take it easy. Here are 10 ways you can shore up your mindset, so when the race gets tough you can shed each challenge with grace.

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We tend to try to put labels on every moment of the race as we go through it. I’m feeling good, I’m not feeling good. I’m strong enough, now I’m not. The others are going too fast, I’m going too slow, and on and on. When we stop making assessments of our immediate state, then it becomes less important to have to feel good to actually have the race of your life. Certainly there needs to be a part of your brain assessing pace, nutrition and hydration. But constantly trying to pin a good or bad label on the state of the union adds a kind of energetic weight. Free yourself. Suspend judgment.

Be like an outside observer watching your day unfold without any attachment to how you need to feel to have a great race.

BREAK IT DOWN Your day racing an Ironman or 70.3 can be long, really long. And the distance between any one point on the race course and the finish line can seem like an eternity, especially if the reality of the day doesn’t resemble your prerace visualization and preparation. Now’s the time to break the tasks ahead of you into small enough chunks that you can pick them off one by one.

This may mean just making a deal with yourself to get to the next aid station, and then the one after that. It could be remembering one of your biggest workouts and realizing that, while it may be a long way to the finish line, this is nowhere near as long as that workout was. It may come down to simply counting 1-2-3-4-12-3-4 as a way to get your body to follow suit and keep repeating itself as well by taking another step, then the next.

STAY CALM Getting flustered is not going to help you change a flat tire any quicker or get back in the swim pack you just lost because someone swam over you. Stay calm in the midst of chaos. Like all of these tips, you can practice them in training. When you feel yourself start to lose that wonderful thing called composure, step out of the immediate moment in a figurative way and take a few 202|0RTRKO‘ 0 T ROI ATKHO L ENT A E M A2G0. C0O M A8D | T 7

deep breaths. With each breath feel yourself getting calmer. The goal is to get to the point where you can do it with one breath.

Yep, one. You can do it, if you practice.

THE PERFECT RACE Newsflash: there is no perfect race. But you can race your race perfectly. What this means is that you deal with each and every situation that comes up, be it something outside yourself, such as missing your special-needs bag, or something internal, such as losing any semblance of confidence that you can finish the race. Racing perfectly means just dealing with the situation. This is best done by being calm and suspending judgment: two things we just talked about.

No one, from first to last, has a perfect day. Everyone will have to come up with solutions to problems and questions about themselves that they didn’t anticipate. The perfect race comes when each situation is dealt with and you are able to move on.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED For every situation you have planned for, there will be dozens you could have never expected. This brings up the next tool, which is to expect the unexpected. I’ve alluded to this in many different ways already, and expecting the unexpected keeps any curveballs from potentially derailing your race.

RACE WITH GRATITUDE This one is subtle, but it can be significant. In the heat of competition it’s easy to get stuck on what is not going well, which causes you to lose sight of how lucky you are to be able to race. In the big picture of life, your finish time or place will have little bearing on the sun rising or the seasons changing. When it gets tough, remind yourself that you are the one who put yourself in the race. No one forced it upon you. Find that place within yourself that is grateful to be alive and fit enough to even consider undertaking a triathlon. For every one of you, there are millions who dare not dream such a grand adventure for their lives.

TAKE IT TO THE FINISH, AND THEN SOME Have you ever noticed where most of the drama happens in an Ironman? Usually within earshot of the finish chute. There are probably many explanations why, but one is that we are kind of like cars coming to a stop sign. You don’t slam on the brakes but

gradually decelerate. The same happens on an energetic level to our bodies in a race.

The finish line is the stop sign, and we often allocate our energies so we start to decelerate the closer we get.

Here’s a secret. Put your finish line about 400 meters past the one that signals the rest of the field to call it a day. Make sure you have energy left such that you could blast through the normal finish line and keep running to your personal finish line.

This simple technique can help you feel strong all the way to the timing mat.

There you go. Oh, did I say I was going to give you 10 tips. Well, you got 11. And let that be symbolic of how to prepare for your races. Give yourself a cushion. Train for perfection plus about 5 percent. If you want to break 11 hours, train to go 10:40.

This is your insurance policy that will cover you when reality takes its commission.

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Mark Allen is the six-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman. For information about his speaking availability, please call 800-994-5306. For more on his coaching and his sports drink, please go to markallenonline.com. To learn about Mark’s Sport and Spirit workshop, go to shamanism.com.

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Endurance is the most trainable performance variable, and the average person can increase his or her endurance performance dramatically through regular training.

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ndurance is the most trainable human-performance variable. If you dedicated your whole life to the goal of increasing your top-end running speed, you might improve your 100-meter sprint performance by 30 percent.

If you made a total commitment to building as much strength as possible, you might triple the amount of weight you can lift.

But through proper training, the average person can increase his or her endurance performance exponentially, going from not being able to swim a single lap in a pool to swimming, say, 2.4 miles in open water; going from not being able to bike up a single hill without dismounting to being able to bike, say, 112 miles on hilly terrain; or going from not being able to run four laps around a track to being able to run, say, 26.2 miles in the heat—after swimming 2.4 miles and cycling 112 miles.

The flipside of the extreme trainability of the endurance characteristic is that, in the untrained state, we humans are much closer to peak speed and strength than we are to peak endurance. Building peak endurance from an untrained state, or even from a modest fitness base, takes some time and a lot of hard work. Specifically, it requires that we regularly perform long workouts in the appropriate disciplines and gradually increase the duration of these workouts until we reach a targeted peak level.

The human endurance capacity has a dual nature, in other words. While we are all capable of developing tremendous endurance through training, our bodies don’t give us any endurance for free.

Absolute peak endurance is defined as the maximum distance an athlete can cover without interruption in a particular discipline. All other types of peak endurance are varieties of

specific endurance, or the capacity to cover a fixed distance as quickly as possible.

Therefore, speed is always an element of specific endurance, even if it’s not a big element.

Specific endurance for an Ironman Triathlon is the ability to swim, bike and run a total distance of 140.6 miles as quickly as possible.

Long swims, rides and runs are the most important workouts for developing specific endurance for an Ironman. There is no precise definition of long workouts, in part because the definition of long is relative.

Perhaps the best way to define long workouts is by their effects. From this perspective, long workouts are simply those swims, rides and runs that are long enough to stimulate an increase in endurance. Because we must earn every bit of endurance, we must work hard in our long workouts to maximize our Ironman- and 70.3-specific endurance.

This doesn’t mean your long endurance training can’t be done efficiently, however.

There’s little or nothing to be gained by performing more than three or four long swims, rides and runs per month, and little or nothing to be gained from doing more than a handful of sessions near the top end of the appropriate distance range for such workouts (e.g. multiple runs over 18 miles).

Our bodies are responsive enough to endurance-training stimuli that such redundancy is unnecessary.

The keys to getting the biggest return on your investment in long workouts are wellplanned progressions and working very hard at the appropriate times.

THE POINT OF DOING LONG WORKOUTS In approaching the planning and execution of long workouts in a training program it’s helpful to begin with a clear sense of what these workouts need to accomplish. At the Ironman distance, where the endurance challenge is significantly greater than the speed challenge, long workouts bear the primary responsibility for developing in us the capacity to sustain our goal swim pace for 2.4 miles, to sustain our goal cycling speed for 112 miles and to sustain our goal run pace for 26.2 miles.

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Long workouts boost our ability to store and use glycogen and resist and recover

and mechanical efficiency in all three disciplines. But the overarching limit is in the brain. Not the mind: the brain.

Fatigue occurs when the brain reduces output to the muscles to prevent glycogen depletion, muscle damage, heat accumulation or other dangers to your well-being from getting out of control during exhaustive exercise. When you compete in an Ironman or 70.3 Triathlon, you swim, ride and run at the fastest pace you feel you can sustain for the complete distance. Where does this feel for the appropriate pace come from? It is the product of subconscious calculations based on physiological set points (such as the maximum core body temperature allowable without organ damage), socalled afferent feedback from the body (such as chemical signals indicating the amount of glycogen available), past experiences (such as knowledge of past performance limits) and environmental factors (such as air temperature). Throughout exercise, the amount of muscle activation and your conscious sense of fatigue will continually change based on ongoing communication among the brain, body and environment.

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ciency, resistance to muscle damage and other factors. This enables you to go faster and farther before your brain decides you’re in danger of harming yourself and consequently forces you to slow down and causes you to feel miserable. But the training process also serves to calibrate your brain’s pacing mechanism so that, on race day, your sense of feel for the appropriate pace is very reliable. In the final weeks before your race, the combination of these two training effects—physiological changes that increase your endurance by altering the feedback your brain receives during your race, and calibration of your internal pacing mechanism—enables you to know, or feel, whether you have developed sufficient endurance to achieve your goal.

Thus, it’s reasonable to say that the true objective of your long workouts is to develop confidence—which has both subconscious and conscious aspects—that you can achieve your goal. This is an important point, because the specific pattern of long workouts that gives me confidence I can achieve my goal is unlikely to be the same as that which gives you confidence you can achieve your Ironman goal. You might have to do more or less frequent

long workouts, or do longer or shorter peak workouts, or include more or less high-intensity work within your long workouts, or put more or less emphasis on long swims, long rides or long runs than I do to reach the same level of confidence.

For this reason, you need to allow yourself to go by feel in planning and executing long workouts in preparation for an Ironman. Naturally, you must first understand and obey the tried-and-true principles and methods of long workouts that have been worked out by millions of triathletes before you, but within this general framework your sense of intuition should guide your specific choices. Every time you’re confronted with an opportunity to make a choice about where to take your long workout progression next, pick the option you believe will build your confidence more.

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developing raw endurance, the ability to simply go the distance, should be your first priority.

confidence for an Ironman goal, while others prefer to keep their long rides and long runs totally separate. Some triathletes like to do a couple of Ironman 70.3 events in the process of ramping up for a full Ironman because they get a bigger boost in confidence from going moderately long and very hard than they get from doing longer, less intense workouts, while others don’t feel the need to race at all. There are no right and no wrong choices in these examples, nor in the many other examples I might have cited instead of these. The end justifies the means in making such decisions. If it makes you feel ready, then it’s a good decision.

Having said that, let me now give you my general guidelines for approaching long workouts in preparation for an Ironman.

FROM RAW ENDURANCE TO SPECIFIC ENDURANCE Raw endurance, with respect to Ironman, is essentially the capacity to make it from the start line to the finish line, no matter how slowly. Specific endurance is the capacity to make it from the start line to the finish line in the shortest time possible. Most triathletes begin the process of training for an Ironman without the raw endurance to finish. If that’s the case for you, then developing raw endurance 261|7RTRKO‘ 0 T ROI ATKHO L ENT A E M A2G0. C0O M A8D | T 7

should be your first priority—the objective you focus on during the first part of the training process. And if your Ironman goal is simply to finish, then developing raw endurance will be the only function of your long-workout progression throughout the entire training process.

Raw endurance is increased by performing swims, rides and runs, at a steady, moderate pace, that last long enough to leave you significantly fatigued. You progress by gradually increasing the duration of the workouts. For example, you ride 50 miles at a moderate speed this week and then you ride 55 miles at a moderate speed the next week. As a general rule, a 10-percent increase in long-workout duration from one session to the next—as seen in this example—is appropriate, assuming the intensity does not also increase.

Specific endurance is increased by performing long swims, rides and runs containing increasing amounts of race-pace work and by performing increasingly longer racepace workouts. For example, you might swim 2,400 yards with the middle 800 at your goal race pace this week and then swim 2,400 yards with the middle 1,200 at your goal race pace next week, or you might run 12 miles at your goal pace this week and 14 miles at your goal pace next week.

If your goal is not just to finish your Ironman but to achieve a time goal, then focus on building raw endurance in your first several long workouts in each discipline and then turn your focus to building specific endurance in the last several workouts, but don’t separate the two objectives completely. Include a small amount of race-intensity work in your early long workouts, too.

Your long-workout progressions should culminate in very challenging, highly racespecific long workouts undertaken four to two weeks before your goal Ironman or 70.3 race. My personal favorites include a 3,200-meter time-trial swim, a 100-mile ride with the first 50 at a moderate speed and the last 50 at my Ironman goal speed and a 20-mile run with the first 10 easy and the last 10 at my open marathon pace (and note that these sessions should be performed on separate days, not back to back).

THE FREQUENCY QUESTION Most triathletes perform one long bike ride and one long run per week, on the weekend, and many also do one long endurance swim per week, as well. There is much to be said for this convention.

There is no evidence that doing long workouts more often builds endurance more quickly or builds greater endurance over time. By the same token, if you do them less often you begin to risk allowing enough time for a detraining effect to occur between long workouts. Unless you have a good reason to do otherwise, you should do a long swim, a long ride and a long run once a week.

You should not feel compelled to make each designated long workout as long as, or longer than, the previous one, however.

In fact, you should reduce your overall training volume by 20-30 percent every third or fourth week during your Ironman or 70.3 ramp-up to facilitate recovery.

Shorten your long workouts by roughly the same percentage.

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intensity of the second session relative to the first. A 3,000-meter swim featuring 1,600 meters of race-pace swimming is certainly harder than a 3,400-meter swim at a steady, moderate pace, so it makes sense for the slightly shorter, faster workout to follow the slightly longer, slower one in your training progression.

Regular long workouts can give you the confidence you will need on race day, but don’t overdo it by going long any more than once per week.

BIKE- VS. RUN-EMPHASIS WORKOUTS

DOING RACES AS LONG WORKOUTS Some triathletes like to do marathons, century rides, competitive open-water swims and other events as long workouts in the latter stages of Ironman preparation. There are a few notable advantages to doing so. To begin with, running a marathon is certainly less boring than running 26 miles alone.

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events is also a plus. In addition, we tend to push a little harder in the competitive environment of single-sport races than we do alone, even if we’re not technically racing.

Thus, official events work especially well as peak-level specific endurance workouts, where you’re trying to combine an endurance challenge and a speed challenge.

However, be wary of getting caught up and actually racing in such events when it is not in your best interest to do so, however.

Go into them knowing exactly what you want to get out of them and stick to the game plan. If you’re fit enough, you can recover from a 90-percent marathon effort in three days and come away with a big boost in endurance. But it could take you three weeks to recover from a 100-percent effort. That’s three weeks of lost training.

You can actually get away with racing in cycling and swimming events without sabotaging your overall ramp-up, because the recovery time is shorter. Nevertheless, take it easy for a few days before competing in such events so you can perform at the highest possible level, and take it easy for a couple of days afterward to avoid carrying fatigue into your next training block.

THE OPEN-WATER QUESTION Swimming in open water is, of course, very different from swimming in a pool. It’s a slightly different skill, and confidence in the pool does not always fully translate into con-

fidence in open water. To develop peak specific endurance for an Ironman swim, you need to do at least a couple of your long training swims in open water. If swimming in open water is not convenient for you, then perhaps only two such workouts will have to suffice. If training in open water is convenient for you, and you feel that doing most or nearly all of your long swims in open water will enhance your confidence, then go for it.

PREVENTING BOREDOM No matter how passionate you are about triathlon, long workouts entail such extensive repetition that they can become boring.

Some of the training ideas discussed above serve the dual purpose of reducing boredom. For example, by creating a step-bystep progression of long workouts from raw endurance building to specific endurance building, and by changing your discipline of emphasis from week to week, you will add some refreshing variation to your longworkout routine. Doing races as long workouts and doing some of your long swims in open water will have the same effect.

Simply not overdoing long workouts can be helpful in this regard, too. As I mentioned, there’s little to be gained by doing more than one long workout in each discipline per week. Don’t feel compelled to do a single long workout more than is necessary to leave you confident of achieving your goal on race day.

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I believe in emphasizing either the long run or the long bike alternately instead of trying to give equal emphasis to both disciplines every week. Because fatigue in cycling impacts performance in running and vice versa, it’s impossible to have a barrier-busting performance in both a long ride and a long run in the same weekend.

So I recommend that you do a tough long ride and a moderate long run one weekend, a moderate long ride and a tough long run the next weekend, and so forth.

I like to go one step further and integrate brick workouts into the mix as follows: WEEKEND 1 Saturday: Brick workout with long bike, moderate run Sunday: Long run WEEKEND 2 Saturday: Brick workout with moderate bike, long run Sunday: Long bike I feel this cycle maximizes the density of combined long-bike and long-run training.

Because fatigue from cycling and running have little impact on swimming, and fatigue from swimming has little impact on bike and run performance, you can give more or less equal emphasis to your long swims every week, except on recovery weeks.

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y college swim coach used to always preach about the importance of free speed. He was referring to those small technical changes, usually reinforced through drill work, athletes can make to become faster and more efficient. Such drills made me a faster swimmer without actually putting in any extra effort.

But no sport rivals triathlon for the amount of free speed available for the taking by savvy athletes. The catch? Unlike technique drills in swimming, free speed in triathlon isn’t exactly free. In fact, it’s often pretty expensive. But if you’re willing to make a few key upgrades, you can make 2008 your best year yet, without actually working any harder.

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• zero (.026 to be exact). Less drag means you’ll spend less energy fighting the water and more energy moving forward. Also be sure to find a suit with specially designed arm panels. The arm panels (from the elbow to the hand on the palm side) should actually have as much drag as possible. This is the part of the suit that holds the water as you pull it backward, so more drag means a better catch.

WETSUITS: Plain and simple, a wetsuit will make you faster. While the price of many triathlon wetsuits may seem over the top, you get what you pay for.

Look for a wetsuit that provides maximum lift for the lower body. You’ll also want a suit that’s made to be as flexible as possible in the arms and shoulders. Top-end suits are contoured to feel like a second skin, and you should notice the difference the minute you zip it up.

As important as the design of the rubber is the rubber itself. Suits made with premium Yamamoto rubber (like Nano SCS) have a drag coefficient of essentially

SPEEDSUITS: If you’re lucky enough to make it to Kona, or you race another Ironman or 70.3 event with an 80-degree swim, you won’t be able to take advantage of an ultra-buoyant wetsuit. You could honor the legends of triathlon and swim in a Speedo, or you can welcome in newschool technology and pick up a speedsuit.

Speedsuits are designed to be worn over your race suit and provide a drag coefficient that is about 50 times less than skin.

According to USAT regulations, only speedsuits that don’t provide positive buoyancy are allowed, so while they won’t make you feel lighter in the water, they will certainly make you faster. Over the course of a 2.4-mile swim, a speedsuit with a near-zero drag coefficient will save you almost two minutes versus swimming in regular swimsuit.

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AERO HELMETS: Few other products give you as much bang for your buck as an aero helmet. The best ones will run you around $200 and can save you as much as 15 minutes in your next Ironman. The aerodynamic benefit of these helmets increases with speed.

This means the faster you go, the more beneficial they become. Just remember, these helmets only make you faster when you’re looking straight ahead, so stop worrying about who’s creeping up behind you and keep your eyes on the road.

COMPRESSION TIGHTS: Compression tights work by applying slight pressure against the muscles, which works to increase blood flow. This results in an increase in time to exhaustion and sustained power output.

AEROBARS: The simple rule is the less bar exposed to front-end turbulence, the more watts you’ll save. Basically, the flatter and narrower the bar is, the faster you’ll go. Obviously, comfort has to be a factor in aerobar choice, especially when you’re going for the long haul. Be sure to test ride any aerobar before making a purchase to ensure you’ll be able to stay on the bars for the majority of a race.

AERO WHEELS: In moderate conditions, deeper wheels will almost always translate into more watts and more speed, but weather and terrain may force you to change your wheel choice. On a hilly course, such as Ford Ironman Wisconsin, weight and stiffness can be as important as aerodynamics. But advancements in wheel building allow for wheels to be incredibly light and still aero. On a course like Wisconsin, wheels with a 30-80mm rim depth will optimize both your aerodynamics and climbing ability. If the weather calls for high winds, as it often does at Ford Ironman Florida or Eagleman 70.3, a disc wheel may actually slow you down, even though the roads are flat. In crosswinds between 15-25 mph, a disc wheel can force you to do extra work to maintain a straight line, so wheels with between 50-100mm of rim depth may handle better and still slice head-on turbulence. In these conditions, you could also consider a tri- or quad-spoke rim, which acts like a disc at high speeds but is less affected by crosswinds.

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RACING FLATS: The most important investment you can make for your feet is a good pair of racing flats. A few years back, most coaches and running experts argued that flats should never be used in marathons.

Now, with flats being specially designed to accommodate runners with all types of gait issues, flats can be used at longer-distance races. Most specialty running shops should be able to outfit you with a pair of flats that can handle any biomechanical issues. If you run with orthotics, be sure to insert them into your flats. They will add a little bulk but will ensure your strike and gait are similar to when you run in your training shoes.

COMPRESSION SOCKS: The average runner takes over 52,000 steps in a marathon, which can lead to some serious foot swelling. Your ankle, shin and calf muscles also become swollen during longer races, all of which can lead to discomfort and pain. Compression socks will not only increase blood flow to critical muscles in your lower legs but they’ll also prevent your feet from becoming so swollen that you feel like they’re going to break through your shoes. Make sure you find a pair of compression socks that also prevent moisture build-up; otherwise you’ll have too many blisters to even notice that your foot has doubled in size.

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AERO WATER BOTTLES: In their never-ending quest to make you as fast as possible, bike engineers have developed bottles that will not only minimize drag but can actually make you more aero. Companies like Bontrager and Profile Design have introduced specially designed narrow bottles that, when placed on your down tube or seat tube, actually make your bike faster than if there were no bottles there.

The long, narrow design of the bottle stabilizes airflow over the bike in much the same way as a disc wheel or fairing.

If you’re competing in an event where you’ll need to refill your bottle, then using an aero bottle as your only method of hydration simply won’t work, however. Regular bottles won’t fit in the cage, and you’ll be forced to ride 56 or 112 miles on 24 ounces of fluid. In this case, we suggest filling the aero bottle with energy gel or high-carb sports drink and running a hydration wing off your saddle to hold a standard water bottle or two. This will give your frame the aero benefit of the bottle while still allowing for proper hydration.

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n 1984, Scott Tinley finished the Ironman world championship a mere 33 seconds after winner Dave Scott. Their swim differential was close to 10 minutes. Afterward, Tinley scrawled “33” on a pair of swim paddles. It became a motivational billboard and reminder of the importance of each second. The following year Tinley won in Hawaii, arriving at the swim exit about seven minutes faster. As Tinley’s experience illustrates, for an Ironman or 70.3 race swim training is as important as bike and run fitness. It’s not just about swimming faster but it’s also about conserving energy. Below are three key concepts you can incorporate into your program to boost your ability in the water. Also included, beginning on page 35, is an 11-week Ironman swim-training program outlining your key weekly swim workouts to help you prepare and taper in the water for your 2008 Ironman.

TECHNIQUE AND SYMMETRY: Proficiency in the water takes time and, frankly, some individuals simply don’t float well.

Therefore, focusing on elementary bodyline competencies—specifically, mastering symmetrical movements of the head, torso and hip lines—is important before moving on to move advanced skills.

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right. When breathing, the swimmer’s head moves together (chin in line with the sternum) with the torso as the body rotates. Following this, the hip initiates trunk rotation, much like when throwing or hitting a ball. As the head and torso rotate, breathe in unison with the movement of the pulling arm.

The tempo of the stroke is also important. Tempo is best maintained by remaining acutely aware of your arm-turnover

rate and ensuring both your pulling and recovering arms move at the same pace.

To help develop your tempo, consider using a Tempo Trainer, which emits a beep to keep your turnover rate steady.

CHANGE UP YOUR STROKES: Tim Edmonds is the head coach for Stanford University masters at the Avery Aquatics Center on campus. Edmonds talked about a common syndrome he referred to as dulling the freestyle. He said many times triathletes willingly swim freestyle lap after lap, and when non-freestyle sets are prescribed they respond as though these alternative strokes aren’t beneficial. They are.

Consider the 80/20 rule: 80 percent of your swimming should be freestyle with the remaining 20 percent a mix of the other three competitive strokes: backstroke, fly and breaststroke.

DRAFTING: Drafting another swimmer (i.e. following closely behind; it’s legal in the water, not legal on the bike) lessens exertion by reducing the resistive forces affecting the trailing (drafting) swimmer.

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11-WEEK COUNTDOWN Weekly competitive age-grouper key workouts

Weekly elite- and professional-athlete key workouts

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• 1 masters workout • 2 technique workouts • 1 continuous swim of 2000

• 3 masters workouts • 1 continuous swim of 1500

• 4 to 5 masters workouts including 1 continuous swim of 1000-1500

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2000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 5 x 100 drill (as 25 drag fingertips during recovery/ 25 early hand entry/25 early hand exit/25 fast) + 30 seconds after each 100 • 4 x 125 pull + 30 seconds • 200 kick with board • 5 x 100 (as 25 entry with flat hand/25 early & quick catch/25 early exit at the hip/25 breathe to weak side) + 30 seconds after each 100

3000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 4 x 100 free with flat hand entry • 25 backstroke/25 kick no board • Pull 6 x 50 on 10 seconds rest; take just one breath per length • 100 non-free • 4 x 400 negative split on 30 seconds rest • 200 non-free • 200 loosen down/kick back

5000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • Pull 8 x 125 + 30 seconds rest • Kick 600 free/fly with fins • 6 x 200 free + 15 seconds • 100 + 15 seconds • 4 x 25 backstroke + 10 seconds • 1000 continuous swim

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Swim 1500 to 3000 meters/yards of technique work concentrating on constant swimming momentum and symmetrical motion. That is, left-side timing and movement is offset by simultaneous right-side body roll and recovery. Arcing and stretching both forward and downward on hand entry then anchoring your hand ensures constant propulsion and minimizes gliding, which results in deceleration

4000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 300 mixed strokes • 300 kick • 400 pull • 4 x 400 + 30 seconds rest • 2 x 100 + 30 seconds rest • 4 x 50 early catch • 25 kick no board/25 backstroke

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2000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 10 x 25 swim • 25 as three left-arm strokes followed by three right-arm strokes • 25 backstroke/25 kick • Pull: 8 x 50 + 5 seconds after each 50 • 2 x 200 + 15 seconds after each 200 • 8 x 25 as three left-arm strokes followed by three right-arm strokes. Take 10 seconds rest after each 25

• 3 masters workouts • 1 continuous swim of 3000

6000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 1000 freestyle • 5 x 200 kick + 1 minute recovery after each 200 • Pull 4 x 150 free + 15 seconds • 5 x 50 free + 15 seconds • 200 free • 4 x 50 as 25 left arm/25 right arm • 100 swim catch-up drill • 1000 free

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2500 continuous swim at goal pace in open water or long course

2000 continuous swim at goal pace in open water or long course

THE 11-WEEK IRONMAN SWIM PROGRESSION Below is an 11-week swim-training progression for recreational, competitive amateur and elite athletes racing an Ironman this season. The table outlines key-workout suggestions for an Ironman swim beginning 11 weeks out from the race.

Why 11? Eight weeks are for race preparation and the last three are for peaking/ tapering. The eight-week race-preparation period consists of race-specific weekly key workouts. The three-week transition/ tapering period is where volume is progressively reduced and intensity increased.

Note that all sets are freestyle unless otherwise noted.

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In basic terms, drafting a speedier swimmer (12 to 18 inches directly behind the lead swimmer) can allow you to achieve a faster swim time. Why? The water pressure ahead of a drafting swimmer is higher than the pressure behind the leading swimmer. This pressure differential pulls the trailing swimmer into the lower pressure.

Weekly recreational-athlete key workouts

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• 8 x 50 free. Enter and catch the water by immediately flexing the forearm and hand downward. The left and right sides make the same movement and take the same amount of time above and below the water.

• 8 x 50 free. Work the opposite pulling and recovering arms so they move at the same speed in symmetry with body roll. On the oddnumbered swims breathe on your weak side.

The ability to breathe symmetrically on both sides is an important advantage for sighting

4000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 10 x 100 + 10 seconds rest after each 100 • 100 kick • 10 x 200 free + 15 seconds.

Descend 1 to 3, 4 to 6 and 7 to 10

5000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 300 mix swim/300 kick • 10 x 50 backstroke + 10 seconds • 25 breaststroke/25 free • 400 pull • 4 x 400 free + 30 seconds rest • 2 x 100 + 30 seconds rest • 4 x 50 catch-up drill + 10 seconds • 25 kick no board/25 backstroke

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4000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 4 x 200 swim free + 1 minute • 50 kick with board • 3 x 400 + 30 seconds rest • 4 x 100 + 15 seconds • 200 swim mix

• 3 masters workouts plus . . .

• Continuous 2000-meter open-water swim.

Intensity is moderate Sight by tilting the head in line with the recovering arm’s shouder. Try not to lift the head straight up as hyper-extension causes the back to arch and hips to plunge, increasing energy use

• Immediately follow one weekly masters session with a bike ride • 1 technical drill workout of 2000

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3000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 5 x 100 + 20 seconds • 5 x 100 + 15 seconds • 1 minute rest • 5 x 100 + 10 seconds • 1 minute rest • 5 x 100 + 30 seconds rest • 1000 continuous at moderate pace

4000 YARDS/METERS WITH: Warm up: • 400 kick and mixed stroke • Pull 6 x 100 + 10 seconds Main set: • 500 + 30 seconds rest/10 x 50 + 10 seconds • 400 + 20 seconds/8 x 50 + 10 seconds • 300 + 15 seconds/6 x 50 + 10 seconds • 200 + 10 seconds/4 x 50 + 10 seconds • 100 + 5 seconds/2 x 50 + 10 seconds

5000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 1000 free • 5 x 200 kick + 10 seconds • 4 x 150 pull + 10 seconds • 5 x 50 + 10 seconds • 200 • 4 x 25 left arm/25 right arm • 100 swim catch-up • 25 left/25 right-arm only

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2000 continuous at race pace (in open water or long course) followed by bike ride

4000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 500 bilateral breathing • 300 kick • 200 pull. Breathe 3-7-9 • 4 x 100 backstroke with neutral headline • 200 kick with fins; no board • 200 swim • Pull 5 x 200 + 30 seconds rest

5000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • Swim: 3 x • 8 x 50 + 10 seconds 200 + 15 • 50 kick + 10 seconds seconds • 100 • 4 x 50 + • Paddles only: 400 free 5 seconds • 4 x 100 + 20 seconds • 2 x 100 + 10 seconds • 2 x 200 + 1 minute •Kick: 400 straight (fins okay)

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• 1 masters workout early in the week • 1500 continuous; moderate with sighting • 1500 of drills

3000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 500 free • 20 x 100 leaving on the 1:30-1:45 or short rest interval • 200 loosen down non-free • 300 strong working tempo and sighting

4000 YARDS/METERS WITH: • 1000 free • 300 kick; work ankle extension • Pull 6 x 100 + 30 seconds rest • Swim 4 x 500 + 1 minute; descend 1 to 4

Weekly competitive age-grouper key workouts

• 1000 free straight • 1500 free straight • 300 the day before the race; work on sighting and tempo of stroke

• 3 days before event swim 1500 • 2 days: 1000 • Day before: 500

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The short answer? A lot. But that doesn’t mean you can simply shovel in bars, gels and Fig Newtons when you get hungry and feel like it. If it were that easy we wouldn’t see athletes at any given Ironman sitting on the curb empty of fuel like a car out of gas. And on the flip side of the coin, we wouldn’t see over-fueled athletes vomiting roadside. It’s a tricky balance that makes nutrition the fourth event of any Ironman or 70.3 race.

“There are three ways of getting calories in,” says Amanda Carlson, director of performance nutrition and research at Athletes’ Performance, “bars, gels and replacement drink. Whatever feels best on your stomach is what you should take, because the body doesn’t care what’s in there.” The average 150-pound male, working out aerobically, can absorb about 240 calories per hour, Carlson says. Note that word “absorb.” People use to think in terms of calories burned, but really it’s about how many calories you can absorb, says Multisports.com coach Paul Huddle.

Several factors dictate whether the food will be digested, then absorbed (or moved into the bloodstream) as a usable fuel or whether it will sit like a brick in your gut, cause nausea or come back up on you.

Here are three common factors that can throw your gut off its nutrition plan:

INTENSITY. Exercising at a high intensity can shunt blood from organs working to absorb and digest your fuel and shuttle it to your hard-working legs. That means the stomach is closed for business. Any food you put in your belly cannot be absorbed and thus can come back out.

WEATHER. The body is more receptive to absorbing calories in cooler conditions, when the body’s already high temperature can be reduced by the air around it. When it’s a hot day, the body works overtime to cool the skin. Again, this means the stomach can shut down, inhibiting caloric absorption.

FLAVOR FATIGUE. You may have trained exclusively with a particularly agreeable brand and flavor of bar or gel. But on race day after 11 or 12 hours of one flavor, your stomach may simply decide it is played out.

It wants something else. Often, the things that taste good in training just don’t work at race pace for hours on end. It’s too sweet, too pasty, too whatever. “We’ve learned that if an athlete gets sick of a flavor during a race, they just won’t eat it, even if they need it,” Huddle says. Which is why some companies offer flavorless formulations. Huddle offers a suggestion: “If the race has your particular gel available during the run, don’t

use it during the bike, because you will get sick of it,” he says. “That’s why Ironman offers orange Gatorade on the bike and lemon/lime during the run—for variety.”

So how do you avoid the myriad nutrition pitfalls while making sure you stay well fueled?

Here are seven tips from the experts to help you keep your cranky stomach on your side during your next Ironman or 70.3 race.

DETERMINE YOUR CALORIC NEEDS. “You’ve got to take a hard look while training at what your caloric needs are,” Carlson says. “You can get a pretty good prediction of how many calories you need—an idea—by monitoring your heart rate,” she says. “With that, you can estimate what your basal metabolic rate is to come up with a caloric intake. Smaller athletes or those going at a lower intensity require slightly fewer calories, and of course bigger athletes or those going at a high intensity will require more. On average, with one energy bar per hour you should be good to go she says, “but you have to remember, if you’re taking it with Gatorade, that’s another 15 grams [of carbohydrate]. It all needs to be factored in, in training.”

PRACTICE AT RACE PACE. It’s vitally important to practice your nutrition plan at race pace. Want to find out how much you can take in? Do a swim/bike brick workout with friends, simulating race effort. “The higher the intensity, the lower the absorption,” Huddle says. “But people run into trouble when they stick to a rate of intake and don’t 39

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STAY WITHIN YOURSELF. Raise your hand if this has happened to you: You get out of the water, jump on your bike and launch into mach 2 speed for the first half hour, to keep speed with everyone else. After forcing down a bit of bar, it comes right back up. At that intensity, your body is focused on turning your

BE FLEXIBLE. Your nutrition plan should be looked at as a guide not as a hard and fast rule. “Once people get what they feel is a good calories-per-hour formula they should not be married to it,” Huddle says.

“Be flexible, and pay attention to how you feel, your ability to absorb the calories. If you ask yourself what you want, you may find the answer.

Keep your nutrition plan flexible to allow for the unexpected.

legs over instead of on taking in fuel.

“It’s a rookie mistake, not to say it doesn’t happen to people with experience,” Huddle says. “You just swam hard and drank a lot of fresh or saltwater. Ironman is very much an aerobic day, not anaerobic, and this is one time when you’re excited and gonna want to go harder than you should—and that will negatively impact absorption.”

DON’T OBLIGE EVERY AID STATION. Nutritional plans implode on race day often because athletes are besieged by aid-station volunteers offering a buffet of wonders every few miles—gels, bars, cookies, trail mix. Like Thanksgiving dinner guests, people depart the tables bloated with excess calories. “People don’t train with this much food, but come race day they get it every few miles on the bike and every mile on the run,” Huddle says.

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take intensity level into consideration. You gotta try it in training and practice eating at that time—and don’t worry about how it’s going to impact your training. This is the time for testing.” And on those brick days practice your pre-race nutrition as well. “Often you train after a big breakfast, which will probably differ from what you’ll actually eat on race day,” Huddle says. “You then have a bigger load of calories on board to start with. Your whole perception of when to start eating might be a bit different than in training.”

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Again, what your body can absorb should set your fueling tempo. In fact, Huddle says it’s better to be under-fueled than over-fueled. “It’s easier to come back from bonking,” he notes. If you’re hungry, you’ll absorb readily. On the contrary, if you overdo it, and if you’re lucky enough to throw up, your body has to come back to equilibrium before it can take up fuel again. Remember what worked for you in training and forgo the aid stations unless you need something.”

CONSIDER LIQUID CALORIES. For some, chomping on a bar while trying to ride at 20 miles per hour can be unappealing to the palate and the stomach. But can you do an Ironman or 70.3 by just drinking your calories? “It worked for us when we were babies,” Carlson says of high-caloric drinks.

“Some can’t handle anything solid in their stomachs, so you gotta figure out a way to

get calories in, and liquids can do it.” One can of Ensure (yep, that stuff for seniors) is packed with 250 calories. There's also Carbo-Pro, a maltodextrin powder that mixes 112 calories per ounce into your existing energy drink.

“I’ve always been a proponent of liquid calories, but it varies with people,” Huddle says. “Paula [Newby-Fraser, Huddle’s wife and the eight-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman] has always been someone who needs solids, but back in the day, we started with Ensure, then moved to powered maltodextrin.”

Just be careful to differentiate your caloric-fluid intake from your hydrationfluid intake. “Remember when drinking a calorie drink, it’s not hydration fluid; it’s food in a bottle. I’ve had people drop out of races wondering why their stomachs went south.” Huddle says. “When I asked if they stayed on their hydration, they say,

‘Yeah, I drank my Carbo-Pro bottles.’

They gotta supplement that with water or a sports drink.”

In addition, your caloric-intake capabilities differ greatly from the bike to the run.

“The run is where people tend to run into issues,” Huddle says. Absorption is slowed by the jostling while running, which means you can’t take in as many calories on the run. “I’d say your absorption on the run is cut in half [when compared to calorie absorption on the bike],” Huddle says. “If you take in 300 calories an hour on the bike, it’s about 150 an hour on the run.”

That’s about a gel and a half. Huddle’s other advice? Take those calories in piecemeal. “Often athletes look at the nutritional information on the back of the gel and think they need to hammer all that down at once and then end up getting sick,” Huddle says. “Take a third of it every 15 or so minutes—small doses at a time.”

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Getting there I R O N M A N LOT T E RY The Ironman lottery began in 1983 to give athletes of all abilities the chance to compete in the world championship. Online applications for both the U.S. and international lotteries must be received on or before Feb. 28, 2008. Lottery results will be made available on April 15, 2008, on ironman.com.

Selected athletes must complete a long-course (1.2-mile swim, 56mile bike, 13.1-mile run) or longer event to validate their race slots.

Validation must be received within 15 days of event completion.

Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the slot. Currently, there is no lottery for Clearwater.

There are 150 lottery slots for U.S. age-group athletes: 100 names will be drawn from the Passport Club lottery (Passport Club membership required; see ironman.com); an additional 50 names will be drawn from the U.S. general lottery pool, plus any Passport Club members not selected.

I N T E R N AT I O N A L L O T T E RY | Ironman’s international lottery awards 50 slots to age-group athletes from around the world, excluding U.S. citizens.

Twenty-five names will be drawn from the Passport Club. An additional 25 names will be drawn from the general international lottery pool and any Passport Club members not selected.

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED LOTTERY| Citizens of all nations may apply for the PC Lottery. Athletes are required to submit a medical description of their physical disability from physician plus a letter from his/her physician validating the athlete’s fitness and ability to meet the physical demands of an Ironman event. Note that athletes may not enter both the general and PC lotteries. The following divisions are eligible for the PC Lottery: U P P E R E X T R E M I T Y | Athletes who have had one arm amputated, above or below the elbow, and will use a prosthesis on the bike.

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ENTRY FEES Athletes who are belowthe-knee amputees. Athletes may use a standard bicycle and a prosthetic during the run.

W H E E L C H A I R O N E | Athletes who are single below- or above-the-knee amputees and who ride a standard bicycle but use a racing chair for the run.

W H E E L C H A I R T W O | Athletes who are double belowor above-the-knee amputees and who ride a standard bicycle but use a racing chair for the run .

V I S U A L LY I M PA I R E D | Athletes who are legally blind (20/200 with best-corrected vision) and require a handler throughout the race. A guide may use a tandem bike to accompany the athlete, and they may be tethered during the swim and run.

H A N D C Y C L E D I V I S I O N | Athletes eligible for the handcycle division can qualify for two male and one female spot at both the Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3 and at Antwerp Ironman 70.3. To register for the PC Lottery, contact 808-329-0063 or e-mail kona@ironman.com.

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2007 TOP FINISHERS K O N A P O L I C Y | The top 10 pro men and women from the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship, as well as each age-group champion, receive automatic entry into the 2008 Kona race. Those pro athletes who placed fourth through 10th in Hawaii are required to validate their slots by completing a long-course event prior to the 2008 race.

C L E A R WAT E R P O L I C Y | The top 10 pro men and women overall from the 2007 Ironman World Championship 70.3, as well as each age-group champion, receive automatic entry into the 2008 Clearwater race. Those pro athletes who placed fourth through 10th in Clearwater are required to validate their slots by completing a longcourse event prior to the 2008 Clearwater race.

General information regarding all slots: • Entries are not transferable • Entrants must be at least 18 on race day • Professional/elite athletes are not eligible for lottery selection • You must notify the race office in writing if you are unable to compete

FORD IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: $500 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 70.3: $300 Non-USAT members must purchase a $10 one-day membership

QUALIFYING RACES Athletes may gain entry into the Ford Ironman World Championship, taking place on Oct. 11, 2008, by earning a qualifying slot at one of the 28 qualifying events. Qualifier races vary in length, ranging from Ironman 70.3 events (1.2mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1mile run) to full-distance Ironman events (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run).

The 2008 Ironman World Championship 70.3 takes place in Clearwater, Fla., on Nov. 8, 2008. All 30 Clearwater-qualifying races are 70.3 events.

Each event awards Kona and/or Clearwater slots to the top agegroup finishers, with most races also awarding professional slots.

Athletes who qualify will receive an official qualifying certificate.

Athletes must then register online for Kona or Clearwater.

Please visit the individual race Web sites (accessible from ironman.com) to determine how many slots are available in your age group.

CONTACT INFORMATION: FORD IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE OFFICE 75-5722 Kuakini Highway Kuakini Tower #101 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 P H O N E | 808-329-0063 E - M A I L | kona@ironman.com W E B S I T E | ironman.com IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 70.3 RACE OFFICE 43309 U. S. Highway 19 North Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 P H O N E | 727-942-4767 E - M A I L | clearwater@ironman.com WEB SITE| ironman.com

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The two-lap course includes a sustained three-mile climb on each lap.

W E A T H E R | Air temperature can creep into the low 90s with heavy humidity. Tropical downpours are common in the afternoons.

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’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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S W I M | The race begins with a deepwater start in crystal-clear Lake Taupo. Bring a full-sleeve wetsuit, as water temperatures rarely reach over 64 degrees this time of year.

Athletes will face a brief climb out of Taupo to start each of the ride’s two loops.

After making it out of Taupo, the ride is relatively flat, with a few rolling hills through New Zealand’s scenic countryside.

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Rain has been a factor here before, so prepare accordingly. The air

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B I K E S H O P | Take your bike to the Avanti Service Centre in the Great Lake Center, which also serves as the venue for the race expo. Also check out the Corner Shop in downtown Taupo (cornershop.co.nz).

There’s something to fit every budget in Taupo. Check out Breakers Café & Bar or visit laketauponz.com for more ideas.

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Panthers Ironman Australia PORT MACQUARIE, AUSTRALIA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Jason Shortis (AUS) 8:25:35

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Craig Alexander (AUS) 8:38:50

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AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | Athletes will begin with a deepwater start for the saltwater swim. The course consists of two loops, and wetsuits will be allowed.

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The bike course is all about two things: scenery and spectators. Three loops make it easier for spectators to spot their favorite athletes as they wind their way along the Pacific.

The course can best be described as gently rolling with one challenging hill on each loop.

tures. The low temp should be in the mid50s, with highs in the upper 70s.

B I K E S H O P | CBD cycles will be on-hand at the race expo (cbdcycles.com.au).

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Peggy Sue’s is a great place to take the family for a fun night you won’t forget. Visit them at 1 Bay Street in Port Macquarie.

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The run course is split into two separate loops. The first loop gives athletes a tour of the city and remains flat, while the second loop rolls along Pacific Drive.

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’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Participants will complete three loops through the University of Port Elizabeth.

The air temperature should hover comfortably in the 70s, with very low humidity. Watch out for occasional heavy winds on the bike.

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’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Rutger Beke (BEL) 8:21:14

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Tim DeBoom (USA) 8:26:04

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Michael Lovato (USA) 8:37:29

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AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S The third-annual Ironman Arizona will kick off with a single-loop swim in manmade Tempe Town Lake. Water temperatures should be between 65 and 75 degrees, and wetsuits will be allowed.

SWIM|

D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | North America Sports,

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Be sure to stop by one of Landis Cyclery’s four locations in the Tempe area (480-730-1081).

BIKE SHOP|

The relatively flat three-loop course features a few technical twists and turns north of Tempe Town Lake before following the dry Salt River northeast toward the turnaround along Beeline Highway. Athletes then return to Tempe for the second and third laps.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | For some of the most intriguing and healthy food you’ve ever tasted, try Pita Jungle, located southeast of the race venue (pitajungle.com).

The run course will feature even more flat and fast sections than the bike course as athletes wind their way through Tempe. Be sure you have a visor or hat in your T2 bag as the course offers very little shade.

A walk down super-trendy Mill Avenue will satisfy anyone’s shopping desires. For more information visit the Tempe Convention & Visitors’ Bureau. (tempecvb.com).

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D A T E | April 13, 2008 and Nov. 23, 2008 (The event will be held twice in 2008 before permanently shifting to November in 2009)

W E A T H E R | Tempe has classic desert weather.

You can expect a cooler early morning with afternoon temperatures climbing to the mid80s. Humidity should not be a factor.

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AT A G L A N C E

F E AT U R E S S W I M | While the swim is in the South China Sea, the water tends to be very tame with almost no waves. Athletes will make one loop off the public beach at Bin Hai Road. The water can be very warm, even in the spring, but wetsuits will most likely be allowed.

The bike course offers up a few challenging climbs and plenty of open road. Riders will have two to three extra-wide lanes available on freshly paved highways.

MURPHY REINSCHREIBER

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W E A T H E R | April temperatures in Haikou tend to range between 70 and 85 degrees, with moderate humidity.

B I K E S H O P | Technical support will be available at the race expo.

This seaside town is known for seafood, and there are plenty of unique restaurants to suit any taste.

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The run is pancake-flat, apart from a few bridges. The course stays close to the water, which should provide some cool breezes.

D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim,

112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | +852 8121 2670 E - M A I L | info@ironmanchina.com W E B S I T E | ironmanchina.com

Haikou has some of the most interesting architecture in the region, and if that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suit you just head to one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s countless beaches.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

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Ironman Lanzarote LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Eneko Llanos Burguera (SPN) 8:49:38

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Luc Van Lierde (BEL) 8:59:13

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Stephan Vuckovic (GER) 9:04:11

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Tiina Boman (FIN) 9:58:41

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Tara Norton (CAN) 10:12:06

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Sione Jongstra (NED) 10:14:02

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S May 24, 2008 DISTANCE|

2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run CONTACT|

Athletes will begin their day with a two-loop wetsuit-legal swim. Participants will exit the water for a 10-meter beach-run section between the two laps.

SWIM|

The Canary Islands are located off the west coast of Africa, and the conditions are tropical, with strong winds and temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to upper 80s.

W E AT H E R |

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The Lanzarote bike course is, without question, one of the most difficult on the entire Ironman circuit. Athletes will complete a single 112-mile blustery loop across the volcanic island with over 8,300 feet of climbing.

We recommend a 12-25 cassette to help take the sting out of the hills plus solid technical bike-handling skills.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | The host hotel, Club La Santa, has several restaurants within the resort. The eateries offer everything from buffet-style to vegetarian options.

May 1, 2008, or before if race reaches capacity

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Even though the run is relatively flat, it can be as punishing as the bike. Athletes follow the waterfront for four laps under the intense island sun. Watch your hydration carefully.

Relaxing on the beach is always an option in the Canary Islands. If you’re interested in more exploration, visit Guinate National Park to check out the island’s stark volcanic terrain.

(+34) 928 59 99 95 E-MAIL|

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Ironman Brazil Telecom FLORIANAPOLIS ISLAND, BRAZIL

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Oscar Galindez (ARG) 8:21:09

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Reinaldo Colucci (BRA) 8:29:09

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Eduardo Sturla (ARG) 8:29:26

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Dede Griesbauer (USA) 9:18:17

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Bella Comerford (GBR) 9:20:09

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S May 25, 2008 DISTANCE|

2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run CONTACT|

(55) (11) 3772-0578 E-MAIL|

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SWIM| The swim starts at Jurere Beach on Florianopolis Island, a spectacular resort area. The water temperature will be cool enough for wetsuits.

RUN|

There’s nothing quite like a Brazilian-style chophouse—in Brazil.

The slow-roasted cuts of beef are the ultimate post-race luxury. That said, you might be well advised to limit your culinary experimentation pre-race to avoid the potential for a raceday gastrointestinal meltdown.

Temperatures should be in the mid-70s for most of the race, with temperatures dropping off as the sun goes down.

BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION| Former top Ironman pro, Ken Glah’s Endurance Sports Travel offers group sightseeing and activity trips before and after the race as part of their travel packages. For more information on Glah’s offerings, you can visit endurancesportstravel.com.

BEST RESTAURANT|

The bike course is very fast and very smooth. Athletes will spend two laps winding their way from the north part of the island to downtown.

BIKE|

WEB SITE|

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S H O P | The top bike shop in town is Bike Dream on Beira Mar Norte (55 48 3224 5151).

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The marathon begins with one 21kilometer loop, followed by two short 10.5kilometer laps. The course is mostly flat, with one sharp climb and descent on the shorter loop.

W E AT H E R |

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Ironman Japan GOTO ISLAND, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Park Byung Hoon (KOR) 8:46:32

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Hayato Kawahara (JPN) 8:51:09

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Naomi Imaizumi (JPN) 9:44:11

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Kate Major (AUS) 9:48:35

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Emi Shiono (JPN) 9:50:43

B I K E | The Ironman Japan bike course features a little bit of everything. Riders will experience flat sections, rollers and sustained climbs of up to 600 feet. The three-loop course has exceptionally smooth roads and will be closed to vehicular traffic.

R U N | The challenging two-loop run course could best be described as rolling as it winds through Goto City. Athletes will circumnavigate Mount Onidake before heading back to town to begin the second lap.

May tends to be mild in Nagasaki. Expect cool weather in the morning, with afternoon highs in the mid-70s.

WEATHER|

You can simply head over to the race expo for all your bike-tech needs.

BIKE SHOP|

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | June 22, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim,

112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | Ironman Japan Race Office,

Cuisine on this small island is all about seafood. Enjoy fresh seafood, sushi and sashimi, but save the more adventurous meals for after the race.

BEST

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FAX +81-959-75-0870 E - M A I L | raceoffice@ironmanjapan.com W E B S I T E | ironmanjapan.com E N T R Y F E E | 45,000 Japanese Yen

(about $400 USD) A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Ishida Castle is a must-see for visitors to Goto Island.

The spectacular structure is surrounded by open water on three sides with a moat on the other. Ishida Castle is only a quick 10-minute walk from Fukue Port, so be sure to check it out post-race.

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Kailua-Kona this past October was home to top-rate athletes, incredible

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S W I M | The crystal-clear swim, which starts from in front of the Sun Sun Tomie Camp Village, consists of two laps.

Wetsuits will be allowed, and water temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid-70s.

Hiroyuki Nishiuchi (JPN) 8:56:04

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Ironman France NICE, FRANCE

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Marcel Zamora Perez (SPN) 8:38:45

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Gilles Reboul (FRA) 8:44:01

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Patrick Bringer (FRA) 8:46:09

WOMEN

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Alexandra Louison (FRA) 9:49:11

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Kathrin Paetzold (GER) 9:53:05

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Tine Tretner (GER) 9:57:25

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S June 22, 2008 DISTANCE|

2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run

S W I M | The race will feature a beach start before plunging into the picturesque waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The two-loop swim includes a short, sandy beach run at the halfway point. Wetsuits are legal.

CONTACT|

+33 (0)4 97 03 26 86 officefrance@triangle.cc WEB SITE|

ironmanfrance.com ENTRY FEE|

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S H O P | Stop by Neway at 23 rue Auguste Verola in Nice.

BIKE

The jewel of the Ironman France course, the bike follows much of the original Nice Triathlon route and passes through villages in the surrounding mountains. With 5000 feet of climbing, the bike course is as challenging as it is beautiful.

BIKE| E-MAIL|

W E A T H E R | You can expect mild conditions, but don’t be too surprised if the air heats up in the middle of the day. Air temperatures are likely to be in the mid- to upper 70s.

There’s no shortage of cafes in this Mediterranean town. Visit nice.fr for a comprehensive listing of local eateries.

BEST RESTAURANT|

Art and beaches are king in this French city. Spend the days following the race touring Nice’s museums, including the Matisee Museum.

You can check out muse-matisse-nice.org for more information.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

The run will include four laps back and forth along the Promenade des Anglais. After the tough climbs on the bike, athletes will be treated to a flat and fast run course, with plenty of support.

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Ford Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Tom Evans (CAN) 8:34:34

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Michael Lovato (USA) 8:40:39

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Kim Young (CAN) 10:27:55

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Haley Cooper (USA) 10:42:57

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Solette Kummer (USA) 10:43:08

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S DISTANCE|

2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run CONTACT|

888-280-9097 ext. 27

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The swim course features two loops in beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene. Athletes exit the water and have a short beach run between loops. Wetsuits are permitted, as water temperatures tend to hover in the low 70s.

BIKE

Riders make two loops through rural northern Idaho. The middle section of each loop includes plenty of rolling hills.

You’ll be able to find a great variety of culinary delights in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Try Northwest salmon, Idaho potato pizza, huckleberry pancakes or a juicy Priest River buffalo steak. Log on to coeurdalene.org for more info.

BIKE| E-MAIL|

admin@nasports.com WEB SITE|

ironmancda.com ENTRY FEE|

$425 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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The spectator support on the run course is the highlight of the race.

Athletes will parallel the shore of the lake for two loops, with one steep climb at the turn-around.

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Temperatures in northern Idaho tend to fluctuate at this time of year. Last year’s race-day high was only in the mid-60s, but the average high is in the low 80s.

W E AT H E R |

S H O P | You can get all your tech needs taken care of by InsideOut sports, which will be located in the Ford Ironman Village. Log on to insideoutsports.com for more details.

BEST RESTAURANT|

L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Scenic Coeur d’Alene, and much of the rest of the Inland Northwest, is always abuzz with activity, including art shows, athletic events and outdoor fun, such as golf and water sports.

Please be sure to check out coeurdalene.org for ideas.

BEST

JAY PRASUHN

D A T E | June 22, 2008

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Frankfurter Sparkasse Ironman European Championship FRANKFURT, GERMANY

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Timo Bracht (GER) 8:09:15

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Michael Göhner (GER) 8:11:50

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Frank Vytrisal (GER) 8:13:34

WOMEN

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Nicole Leder (GER) 9:04:11

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Andrea Brede (GER) 9:04:16

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Nina Eggert (GER) 9:12:18

D A T E | July 6, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | +49 (0) 61 81/4 22 54 E - M A I L | info@ironman.de W E B S I T E | ironman.de E N T R Y F E E | 360 euros A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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F E AT U R E S S W I M | Tens of thousands of spectators will be onhand to watch the start of the swim at Langener Waldsee, about six miles from downtown Frankfurt. Athletes will complete two loops, with a brief beach run between laps. Expect the water to be around 70 degrees; wetsuits will be allowed.

Riders will make their way from T1 to downtown Frankfurt, where they will complete three loops. Be ready for three challenging hills on each loop. The bike leg finishes in downtown Frankfurt.

Fahrrad Bottgen-World of Bike, located in Frankfurt, provides complete biketech services and will even help you reassemble your bike after you unpack it (bikes.de).

BIKE SHOP|

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After exiting T2, racers will run three loops on a flat run course in downtown Frankfurt. Once they make it to the finish, participants will be welcomed by one of the biggest finish-line parties in the world.

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unpredictable. There have been wet conditions in past years as well.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Visit the district of Sachsenhausen, on the River Main’s southern bank, with its abundance of Appelwoi (pubs and restaurants), which serve hearty, traditional German fare (which may or may not agree with your pre-race dietary needs).

The heart of Frankfurt’s old medieval town center is the Romerberg Platz, or square, which is surrounded by several impressive buildings and famous churches, such as St. Bartholomaus and writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s former residence.

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Ironman Switzerland Triathlon ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Ronnie Schildknecht (SWI) 8:25:00

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Mathias Hecht (SWI) 8:32:48

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Jozsef Major (HUN) 8:40:03

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Rebecca Preston (AUS) 9:20:43

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Sibylle Matter (SWI) 9:26:06

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Alison Fitch (AUS) 9:31:47

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S

D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim,

112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | (41) 43-4337090 E - M A I L | office@ironman.ch W E B S I T E | ironman.ch E N T R Y F E E | 400 euros (about $570 USD)

Perhaps the most scenic of all Ironman bike courses. Athletes will complete three loops along Lake Zurich and through the surrounding countryside. There are two major climbs on each lap: Heartbreak Hill and the Beast. Be prepared.

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You’ll find plenty of spectators lining the four-lap run course. You’ll also enjoy some beautiful scenery as you wind your way through Zurich and along the lake.

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B I K E S H O P | Official Race Bike Doctor will be located near transition in the days leading up to the race and on race morning to help you with any last-minute tweaks.

BIKE|

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The event is full for 2008

warm with temperatures ranging from 77 to 86 degrees.

Typical conditions are sunny and

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Visit the race Web site (ironman.ch) for information on the best places to load up on carbs.

B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, the Swiss National Museum, houses countless Neolithic artifacts as well as medieval carvings and paintings (landesmuseum.ch). Seeing Zurich from the water is always a breathtaking experience, whether you take a short lake jaunt or an evening cruise. Check out zuerichsee.ch for more info.

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S W I M | Participants will begin their day with a two-loop swim in Lake Zurich, one of the cleanest lakes on the planet. Water temperatures will likely be around 70 degrees, and wetsuits will be allowed as long as the temperature doesn’t creep over 75.

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Karnten Ironman Austria KLAGENFURT, CARINTHIA, AUSTRIA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

1| Marino Vanhoenacker (BEL) 8:06:39 2| Norbert Langbrandtner (AUT) 8:19:58 3|

Max Longree (GER) 8:20:13

WOMEN

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Edith Niederfriniger (ITA) 9:08:47

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Veronika Hauke (AUT) 9:09:33

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Rebecca Preston (AUS) 9:15:55

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S July 13, 2008 DISTANCE|

2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run CONTACT|

+43 463 50 96 51 E-MAIL|

office@ironmanaustria.com WEB SITE|

S W I M | The race will kick off with a triangular swim course in the blue waters of Lake Woerthersee. Water temperatures should be in the mid-70s, and wetsuits will be allowed.

B I K E | The three-loop bike course gives athletes a mix of flat and rolling sections. The course is packed with spectators to help you along your way, especially as you climb the notorious Ruperiberg hill.

ironmanaustria.com ENTRY FEE|

$430 USD A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

Event is full for 2008

The two-loop run course is one of the flattest marathons you’ll find. There is also ample shade to keep you cool, should the air heat up.

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The average temperature in July is just above 70 degrees, but in past years the mercury has risen much higher.

W E AT H E R |

B I K E S H O P | Be sure to check with TRIANGLE sports/BikePalast. They also will allow you to ship your bike to them so you can avoid getting hit with exorbitant excessbaggae fees by your airline. For more information, go to trianglesports.at.

R E S T A U R A N T | Pizzeria Othello has special race-week offers for all Ironman competitors. Also, while you’re in Klagenfurt, be sure to try Frittatensuppe (pancake soup), Wiener Schnitzel (Viennese escalope) and Apfelstrudel (apple strudel).

BEST

Hochosterwitz Castle is a must-see for anyone visiting Austria. This castle has been guarding Carinthia for over 1,000 years. For more info, you can visit hochosterwitz.com.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

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Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

1| Alex Mroszczyk-McDonald (USA) 9:16:02 2|

Pierre Lavoie (CAN) 9:21:43

3|

Craig Howie (USA) 9:25:25

WOMEN

1|

Belinda Granger (AUS) 9:40:20

2|

Tyler Stewart (USA) 9:47:38

3|

Erika Csomor (HUN) 9:53:44

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S

D A T E | July 20, 2008

This bike course is far from easy.

Riders will make two loops through the surrounding countryside with plenty of rollers on each lap. In addition, athletes will be greeted by three sharp climbs and descents on each loop.

BIKE| D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim,

112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | North America Sports

Athlete Services, 888-280-9097, ext. 27 E - M A I L | admin@nasports.com W E B S I T E | ironmanusa.com E N T R Y F E E | $425 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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R U N | The two-loop run course will bring athletes through the city center four times, making it convenient for spectators. The run is relatively flat, aside from a few rolling hills on each lap.

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chilly, but midday highs can easily hit 80 degrees. Expect the unexpected and throw a vest and arm warmers in your T1 bag.

InsideOut Sports, located at the Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid Athlete Village at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval.

Log on to insideoutsports.com for more details.

BIKE SHOP|

You can find plenty of interesting places to dine in this two-time Olympic host city by visiting lakeplacid.com.

BEST RESTAURANT|

L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Lake Placid played host to a pair of Winter Olympic Games (1932 and 1980). For a complete list of erstwhile Olympic venues from both games, plus a litany of things to do (such as visiting John Brown’s farm, once a stop on the Underground Railroad), visit orda.org.

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S W I M | Athletes start their day with a twoloop swim in the calm, pristine waters of Mirror Lake, located right in the center of Lake Placid. Water temperatures are typically near 70 degrees, and wetsuits will be allowed.

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Subaru Ironman Canada PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Kieran Doe (NZL)

8:32:45

2|

Jonathan Caron (CAN)

8:39:59

3|

Chris Brown (CAN)

8:49:34

WOMEN

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Lisa Bentley (CAN)

9:41:01

2|

Sara Gross (CAN)

9:43:34

3|

Heather Fuhr (USA)

9:49:36

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F E AT U R E S The swim takes place in Lake Okanagan with a deepwater start. The water is typically calm; however, winds can whip up some surface chop. Wetsuits will be allowed, as water temperatures rarely reach over 70 degrees.

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However, the mornings can be cool, so throw some arm warmers in your T1 bag, just in case. Winds can vary from non-existent to Kona-force in the arid, semi-desert climate.

Stop by the Bike Barn, or visit bikebarn.ca for more info on service and bike shipping. Another option for bike-shipping services is available to those who live in a Tri Bike Transport service area. Check the tribiketransport.com Web site for info.

BIKE SHOP|

Local wineries offer tours and tasting. Visit penticton.ca for more info.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

Typically, the weather in August is very warm with little chance of rain.

W E AT H E R |

D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | North America Sports Athlete Services, 888-280-9097, ext. 27 E - M A I L | admin@nasports.com

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no shortage of places to eat in Penticton. Make reservations since the top spots fill up quickly. Log on to penticton.ca for details.

BEST RESTAURANT| R U N | The undulating run course starts with a lap through town then heads south along Skaha Lake to the community of Okanagan Falls before retracing its steps to the finish.

D A T E | Aug. 24, 2008

W E B S I T E | ironman.ca E N T R Y F E E | $400 USD A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

General entry is closed. A few lottery spots will open in August.

Visit ironman.ca for more information.

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The single-loop bike course begins with a relatively flat 40-mile stretch that leads into the two legendary climbs, at Richter Pass and Yellow Lake. After athletes make it over the two climbs, they will roll their way back to Penticton.

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Ford Ironman Louisville LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Chris McDonald (AUS) 8:38:39

2|

Craig McKenzie (AUS) 8:44:14

3|

TJ Tollakson (USA) 8:46:53

WOMEN

1|

Heather Gollnick (USA) 9:23:22

2|

Nina Kraft (GER) 9:51:53

3|

Mariska Kramer-Postma (NLD) 10:24:14

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | The swim will take place in the Ohio River. The race follows a unique time-trial start format, with athletes beginning one at a time.

one of the hottest on the entire Ironman circuit. Expect the high to range between 80 and 90 degrees, along with plenty of humidity.

Mechanics will be on-hand at InsideOut Sports in the Ford Ironman Village to take care of any technical difficulties.

BIKE SHOP| D A T E | Aug. 31, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | 727-942-4767 E - M A I L | jennette@ironman.com W E B S I T E | ironmanlouisville.com E N T R Y F E E | $ 475 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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R E S T A U R A N T | Head to 4th Street Live! for a number of upscale eateries. There, you’ll find seafood, shops and a variety of Italian dishes to satisfy your pre- and postrace hunger.

W E AT H E R |

A tour or a day of betting at famed Churchill Downs racetrack is a must while you’re in Derby-town.

You may also want to visit the recently opened Muhammad Ali Center, which pays tribute to Louisville’s hometown hero.

The marathon will take athletes through downtown Louisville and will offer spectacular views of the University of Louisville’s waterfront campus. The finish is located at 4th Street Live!, where thousands of spectators will cheer athletes across the line.

This race has the potential to be

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The bike course could best be described as rolling. Don’t expect many sustained climbs, but there will be enough rollers to keep you busy. Athletes will tour Louisville and its countryside as well as the neighboring towns of Prospect and LaGrange.

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Ironman UK SHERBORNE, DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Stephen Bayliss (GBR) 8:38:06

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Jimmy Johnsen (DEN)

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Bella Comerford (GBR) 9:36:08

2|

Hillary Biscay (USA) 9:49:45

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F E AT U R E S S W I M | The race will begin with a mass start in picturesque Sherborne Lake. The water temperature should be no warmer than 65 degrees, and wetsuits are recommended.

Nicole Klinger (SWI) 9:52:35

B I K E | The bike course travels from Sherborne to the nearby towns of Dorchester and Somerset. The ride is challenging, with rolling hills throughout the course.

R U N | The run is a mix of road and hardpacked trail with a number of rolling hills.

Expect a cool morning and afternoon highs in the mid-70s to low 80s.

W E AT H E R |

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Sept. 7, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | (44) 08700 11 28 11 E - M A I L | info@ironmanuk.com W E B S I T E | ironmanuk.com E N T R Y F E E | 245 pounds

S H O P | TriUK is the largest independent bike shop in the UK and is only four miles from the race venue (triuk.com).

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B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Visit a pub and try some local cuisine while you’re in Sherborne. Visit yeoviltown.com for more info. For pre-race carb-loading, head to Tamburino in Yeovil for the area’s best Italian food.

(about $490 USD) A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | There are two castles on the Sherborne grounds (sherbornecastle.com), both of which are over 300 years old.

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Ford Ironman Wisconsin MADISON, WISCONSIN

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

1|

Maik Twelsiek (GER) 8:52:49

2|

Paul Fritzsche (USA) 9:03:22

3| Uzziel Valderrabano (MEX) 9:06:05

WOMEN

1|

Gina Ferguson (NZL) 9:37:03

2|

Hillary Biscay (USA) 10:01:30

3|

Ina Reinders (GER) 10:03:39

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | The two-loop swim takes place in Lake Monona in downtown Madison.

Spectators will have a panoramic view of the swim from the enormous Monona Terrace.

Water temperatures are typically in the mid70s, and wetsuits will be allowed.

D A T E | Sept. 7, 2008

C O N T A C T | North America Sports

Athlete Services, 888-280-9097, ext. 27 E - M A I L | admin@nasports.com

The bike course takes riders 16 miles out of town before beginning two 40-mile loops in rural Dane County. The loop sections are extremely hilly, with three tough climbs on each lap. Take it easy on the first loop and your legs will thank you later on in the ride.

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The spectator support on the run course is unparalleled. Athletes will complete two loops through downtown Madison and across the University of Wisconsin campus.

The course is mostly flat with one challenging climb on each lap.

B I K E S H O P | Madison is packed with bike shops. Check out InsideOut Sports outside transition (insideoutsports.com) or stop by Williamson Bicycle Works, north of the Monona Terrace.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Take a stroll down State Street and you’ll find plenty of eateries.

Give Harvest Restaurant, at 21 N. Pickney St., a shot, or stop by Hawk’s, just off State Street, for all-natural grub.

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B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | State Street is overflowing with galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Also, there’s nothing quite like a home game at Camp Randall Stadium, home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers.

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D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run

W E A T H E R | Madison’s weather can be unpredictable. On race day, temperatures have been as low as 54 degrees and as high as the mid-90s.

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Ford Ironman World Championship KAILUA-KONA, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

1|

Chris McCormack (AUS) 8:15:34

2|

Craig Alexander (AUS) 8:19:04

3|

Torbjorn Sindballe (DEN) 8:21:30

4|

Timothy DeBoom (USA) 8:22:33

5|

Marino Vanhoenacker (BEL) 8:23:31

WOMEN

1|

Chrissie Wellington (GBR) 9:08:45

2|

Samantha McGlone (CAN) 9:14:04

3|

9:19:13

Without a doubt, the most emotionally charged swim start in the sport, thanks to TV helicopters, screaming fans and the sun rising over Hualalai Volcano. With waters a

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4| balmy 79 degrees, wetsuits are not permitted in the single-lap course in Kailua Bay. Currents can be a factor, so a few pre-race practice swims in the bay are advisable.

Joanna Lawn (NZL) 9:26:47

5|

Rebecca Preston (AUS) 9:26:55

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As riders make their way north along the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, from Kailua-Kona to the turnaround at Hawi, they can be exposed to intense trade winds that buffet much of the exposed western and northern coast of the Big Island. The winds can vary in intensity from steady to heavy blasts that can blow a rider across the road. For this reason, disc wheels are not permitted. The winds can subside during the steady climb to Hawi. The winds usually pick up again once athletes make their way back to sea level on the Kohala Coast, en route back to T2.

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R U N | Finishing the bike is a bittersweet victory. After a draining bike leg, your reward is a very hot marathon. After making it out of T2, runners will wind through town before taking on Ali’i Drive, where spectators will pack the roads. Racers will then re-trace their steps, climb up Palani Road to the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway to make their way to the Natural Energy Lab. Unless cloud cover or nightfall spares you, anticipate high heat and humidity.

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Oct. 11, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim,

112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | Ironman Race Office, 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Kuakini Tower #101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Phone 808-329-0063

W E A T H E R | If there is one thing that instantly identifies the Ford Ironman World Championship, it’s the high temperatures and humidity. Though October means crisp air and warm sweaters for much of the country, in Kona, it’s shorts

and flip-flop season. Temperatures hover in the 80- to 90-degree range, while the humidity frequently matches those numbers. Sunscreen, hats and proper hydration are all a must on this brutal marathon course.

Bike Works at 74-5583 Luhia Street (hpbikeworks.com; 808-326-2453).

Cycle Station at 73-5619 Kauhola Street (cyclestationhawaii.com; 808-327-0087).

Huber Bikes at 75-5699 Kopiko Place (huberbikes.com; 808-936-3762). Bike service will also be available at the Ford Ironman Village Expo during race week.

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R E S T A U R A N T | You’ll find many restaurants to choose from during a stroll around Kailua-Kona and Ali’i Drive. Kona is filled with a variety of dining experiences ranging from local, family-style joints to award-winning restaurants and some of the freshest seafood and sushi one can imagine. Huggo’s is always a favorite, as are the Kona Brewing Company and Kona Inn. BEST

It’s hard to get bored on the Big Island of Hawaii. The area is full of diverse adventures, such as swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, historical tours, volcano watching, golf or just plain relaxing.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

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Ford Ironman Florida PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Stephan Vuckovic (GER) 8:21:29

2|

Sergio Marques (PRT) 8:23:49

3|

Bryan Rhodes (NZL) 8:26:52

WOMEN

1|

Nina Kraft (GER) 9:05:35

2|

Heleen Bij de Vaate (NLD) 9:07:40

3|

Tyler Stewart (USA) 9:09:18

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S

D A T E | Nov. 1, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile

bike, 26.2-mile run C O N T A C T | North America Sports Athlete Services, 888-280-9097, ext. 27 E - M A I L | admin@nasports.com W E B S I T E | ironmanflorida.com E N T R Y F E E | $ 425 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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The single-lap bike course is flat and fast. The highest point on the course is only 161 feet and winds tend to be light. Expect one of your fastest bike splits, and be prepared to stay in your aerobars.

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R U N | Probably the flattest run on the entire Ironman circuit. The highpoint of the run is a mere 17 feet, so expect a speedy split.

Spectators will fill the roads on the two-loop course, which hugs the shoreline. The sun sets early this time of year, so you may need to toss a long-sleeve shirt into your special-needs bag.

W E A T H E R | November in northern Florida means perfect Ironman weather. The high is usually near 70 degrees, although it can dip into the upper 40s early in the morning.

Humidity should not be a factor.

B I K E S H O P | InsideOut Sports will be on hand at the Ford Athlete Village.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Seafood is a way of life in Panama City Beach. Log on to 800pcbeach.com for comprehensive restaurant listings.

B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | St. Andrews State Park, located at the east end of the city, is one of the most popular outdoor-recreation spots in Florida. Here you’ll find forests, sand dunes, fresh and saltwater marshes, fishing jetties and hiking trails.

ASI

The two-loop swim (with a short beach run between laps) takes place in the Gulf of Mexico. The chop can be strong, and tinted goggles are recommended to block out the rising sun. Water temperatures should hover near 70 degrees, and wetsuits are allowed.

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Ironman Western Australia BUSSELTON, AUSTRALIA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Patrick Vernay (NCL) 8:06:00

2|

Raynard Tissink (RSA) 8:09:20

3|

Mitch Anderson (AUS) 8:12:20

WOMEN

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Charlotte Paul (AUS) 9:00:55

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Gina Ferguson (NZL) 9:08:23

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Bella Comerford (GBR) 9:14:25

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Dec. 7, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim,

112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run

F E AT U R E S

C O N T A C T | International Management

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Group, +61 3 9864 1138 E - M A I L | race@ironmanwa.com W E B S I T E | ironmanwa.com

The unique out-and-back swim takes place in the calm waters of Geographe Bay. Water temperatures should be between 65 and 70 degrees, and wetsuits will be permitted.

After cool morning temperatures, the mercury can reach the upper 80s at the peak of the day.

W E AT H E R |

Bike support from Shimano is available for athletes at the Ironman Village in Barnard Park.

BIKE SHOP| E N T R Y F E E | $595 AUD for Australian

residents and $625 AUD for international athletes through July 31, 2008; $640 AUD for Australian residents and $670 AUD for international athletes from Aug. 1 through Oct. 24, 2008. Please see race Web site for other pricing options

You can expect to have one of the fastest 112-mile rides of your life. The course is a three-lap, wind-protected, flat course through Ledlow Tuart Forest on smooth pavement.

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You won’t find any hills on the run course either. Athletes will complete two laps along the Geographe Bay shoreline. There won’t be much shade along the course, so be sure to pack a hat or visor in your T2 bag.

R E S T A U R A N T | The seaside resort town of Busselton is packed with places to eat.

Visit downsouth.com.au for more info.

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B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Scuba diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, sailing, fishing, surfing. If it takes place on or around the water, Busselton has it.

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Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa BUFFALO CITY, EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA

F E AT U R E S

AT A G L A N C E

Athletes will begin with a one-loop ocean swim. Water temperatures can vary from as low as 62 degrees to as high as 75.

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B I K E | The bike course climbs gently to the turnaround point, and then athletes enjoy a gradual descent back to T2.

The half-marathon will consist of three laps. The course will be mostly flat with a short climb at the halfway point.

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Be sure to stop by Cycle HQ on the Old Transkei Road (cyclehq@iafrica.com).

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East London has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, or you can visit a number of wildlife reserves.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

The temperature should sit comfortably in the 70s, but the air can be quite humid.

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Defying gravity, taming the wind.

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The race will start with a two-loop swim in beautiful Lake Villarica, with a mammoth volcano as a backdrop.

B I K E | Athletes will cover two 28-mile loops, with a pair of tough climbs on each lap.

R U N | Racers will complete three challenging laps around Pucon before finishing amid the large crowds downtown.

W E A T H E R | January is the heart of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, and temperatures SWIM|

will most likely range between 70 and 80 degrees.

B I K E S H O P | Bike-tech support will be available for athletes at the race expo.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Head to any seafood restaurant and try some fish with South American flair.

B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | If your legs are up for it after the race, try hiking up the snowcovered slopes of the towering Villarica Volcano.

WOMEN

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Snap Ironman 70.3 Geelong GEELONG, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

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F E AT U R E S S W I M | Wetsuits will be allowed for the oneloop swim in Corio Bay. The course remains relatively close to shore and offers great viewing for spectators.

B I K E | The out-and-back course is fairly flat with a few undulating climbs and one steep hill just out of T1. The course stays close to the coast for the most part, so crosswinds can be a factor.

R U N | The run course in Geelong is nothing short of spectacular. After a quick out-andback section, runners will make their way onto a trail that heads through Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous botanical gardens.

W E A T H E R | February is a great time to be in Geelong. Expect morning lows to be around

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Feb. 10, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | (61) (3) 9864-1138

60 degrees with afternoon highs reaching the mid-70s.

B I K E S H O P | Technical support will be available at the race expo, located near Eastern Beach.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Please be sure to check out geelongrestaurants.com.au for a list of all the best eateries around Corio Bay. B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Be sure to check out the Surfworld Museum and head to the Adventure Park in nearby Wallington.

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Ford Ironman 70.3 California OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;07 R E S U LTS MEN

1|

Andy Potts (USA) 3:59:59

2|

Jens Koefoed (DEN) 4:03:43

3|

Lewis Elliot (USA) 4:03:53

WOMEN

1|

Kate Major (AUS) 4:26:15

2|

Dede Griesbauer (USA) 4:31:46

3|

Becky Lavelle (USA) 4:33:03

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | North America Sports,

888-280-9097 ext. 27 E - M A I L | admin@nasports.com W E B S I T E | ironmancalifornia.com E N T R Y F E E | $210 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

The event is now full for 2008

S W I M | The one-loop saltwater swim course starts and finishes at the boat ramp in scenic Oceanside Harbor. Athletes are sent in waves according to their age group. Wetsuits are very strongly advised due to the cold ocean water.

W E AT H E R |

The 56-mile bike course parallels the coast for the first half of the ride before turning east and heading into Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base. The backstretch winds through hilly and unspoiled Southern California backcountry.

B I K E S H O P | Check out nearby Nytro (nytro.com) or B & L Bike and Sport (blbikes.com).

BIKE|

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The flat two-loop run course takes athletes along the beach boardwalk and through the neighborhoods of Oceanside.

Plus, athletes will run on a sandy beach section for just under a quarter-mile on each loop.

RUN|

Temperatures rarely get too hot in Oceanside. Expect early-morning clouds and fog with a little sun later in the day. The temperature rarely reaches above 65 degrees during the race; however, things can heat up inland on the bike.

RESTAURANT | The Oceanside/ San Diego North County scene caters to all types of appetites. Go to oceansidechamber.com for more information.

BEST

Try Legoland, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Cabrillo National Monument, Old Town, Balboa Park or Hotel del Coronado. Visit sandiego.org.

BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION |

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D A T E | March 29, 2008

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Ironman 70.3 China HAIKOU, HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA F E AT U R E S S W I M | While the swim is in the South China Sea, the water tends to be very tame with almost no waves. Athletes will make one loop off the public beach at Bin Hai Road. The water can be very warm, even in the spring, but wetsuits will most likely be allowed.

The bike course offers up a few challenging climbs and plenty of open road. Riders will have two-to-three extra-wide lanes available on freshly paved highways.

BIKE|

The run is pancake-flat, apart from a few bridges. The course stays close to the water, which should provide cooling breezes.

RUN|

April temperatures in Haikou tend to range between 70 and 85 degrees, with moderate humidity.

W E AT H E R |

B I K E S H O P | Technical support will be available at the race expo.

This seaside town is known for seafood, and there are plenty of unique restaurants to suit any taste.

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St. Croix Ironman 70.3 ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Craig Alexander (AUS) 4:04:52

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Richie Cunningham (AUS) 4:08:56

3|

Chris McCormack (AUS) 4:09:51

WOMEN

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Julie Dibens (GBR) 4:29:11

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Catriona Morrison (GBR) 4:33:09

3|

Samantha McGlone (CAN) 4:39:52

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | The swim takes place in warm and protected Christiansted Harbor. Wetsuits are allowed for safety reasons only, as the water will likely be near 80 degrees. Athletes who elect to wear wetsuits will not be eligible to win awards or qualify for any Ironman slots.

W E A T H E R | Athletes can expect challenging conditions similar to those of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, which makes it a perfect training race. Warm temperatures, humid air and gusty winds are all common on this Caribbean island.

B I K E | Riders get to experience Beauty and the Beast. The course is one of the most scenic in the world, but it forces athletes up one of the steepest climbs in the sport. The rest of the ride is undulating and can be very windy, especially at the eastern tip of the island.

B I K E S H O P | Endurance Sports will be on site to help take care of any bike-tech needs (endurancesportsvi.com).

D A T E | May 4, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 340-773-4470 E - M A I L | stcroixtri@yahoo.com W E B S I T E | stcroixtriathlon.com E N T R Y F E E | $225

Beginning at Christiansted Harbor, the two-lap run winds through the grounds of the Buccaneer Golf Course before returning to the narrow streets of the Danish colonial town of Christiansted.

RESTAURANT | Historic Christiansted offers a wide range of restaurants, ranging from brewpubs to high-end steak houses.

BEST

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Ford Ironman 70.3 Florida ORLANDO, FLORIDA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Simon Lessing (GBR) 3:53:47

3|

Luke Bell (AUS) 3:54:18

WOMEN

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Katja Schumacher (GER) 4:28:28

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Karen Smyers (USA) 4:34:06

3|

Tine Deckers (BEL) 4:36:31

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S Athletes will complete a single loop in Bay Lake at Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness. The swim begins with a beach start, and athletes will be divided into waves.

Be sure to bring some tinted goggles to block out the sun, but chances are you can leave the wetsuit at home as water temperatures can reach as high as 85 degrees.

W E A T H E R | The temperature can vary greatly in early summer in Orlando.

Expect the air temperature to be between 80 and 90 degrees on race day.

BIKE|

One of the fastest rides you’ll ever experience. Racers leave Walt Disney World for a 56mile trek through Orange Country before returning to T2 at Wilderness Park.

BEST RESTAURANT |

The three-loop run is relatively flat as runners wind through the trails and fitness paths of the Wilderness Campground.

BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION |

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D A T E | May 18, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run

Be sure to drop by the InsideOut Sports tech support, which is located within the athletes’ village.

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Open until the race reaches its capacity Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 75 slots for the

RUN|

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Ford Ironman 70.3 Austria ST. PÖLTEN/VIENNA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Michael Göhner (GER) 3:54:49

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Gerrit Schellens (BEL) 4:00:05

3|

Hans Mühlbauer (GER) 4:00:13

WOMEN

1|

Erika Csomor (HUN) 4:24:39

2|

Charlotte Kolters (DEN) 4:28:00

3|

Edith Niederfriniger (ITA) 4:31:26

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | The first leg takes place in two lakes; near the halfway point athletes will exit the water and complete a short run to the second lake.

Expect the water temperature to be between 71 and 79 degrees.

B I K E | The 90km one-lap bike course winds through vineyards and along the Donau Canal.

The course will be closed to traffic.

D A T E | May 24, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

R U N | The spectator-friendly run course consists of two laps through the center of scenic St. Pölten.

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | Jürgen Gleiss,

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W E A T H E R | The average temperature for this time of year hovers in the low 70s, but it can climb above 90 degrees.

Mechanical/tech support for athletes will be available at the race site.

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Check out the renowned coffeehouses in Vienna. Visit wien.at for more.

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B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | The Austria Ironman 70.3 takes place in the regional capital of LowerAustria St.Pölten, close to Vienna.

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Ironman 70.3 Hawaii KOHALA COAST, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Chris McCormack (AUS) 3:57:11

2|

Patrick Vernay (NCL) 4:01:59

3|

Timothy Marr (USA) 4:11:08

WOMEN

1|

Samantha McGlone (USA) 4:31:42

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Michellie Jones (AUS) 4:33:08

3|

Bree Wee (USA) 4:47:08

AT A G L A N C E

D A T E | May 31, 2008

F E AT U R E S S W I M | The race begins at beautiful Hapuna Beach on the Kohala Coast, 40 miles north of Kailua-Kona. The swim is an elongated rectangle that parallels the shoreline. Athletes will be treated to freshwater showers at the swim exit. Wetsuits are not allowed as water temperatures are typically in the high 70s.

C O N T A C T | Kona race office,

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Temperatures can easily reach the upper 80s along with high humidity and gusty winds.

W E AT H E R |

Stop by Bike Works in KailuaKona (808-326-2453).

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56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run

areas and golf courses before looping along the scenic shoreline.

B I K E | The bike begins with a 4.3-mile southbound out-and-back on the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway before turning northward. Riders follow the Akoni Pule Highway to the turnaround, just south of the town of Hawi. Athletes then make their way to T2 at the Mauna Lani Resort.

R E S T A U R A N T | The Mauna Lani Resort, as well as the King’s Shops in nearby Waikoloa Resort, offer a variety of restaurants ranging from sandwich and hamburgers to fine Pan Pacific regional cuisine.

BEST

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R U N | The rolling 13.1-mile run course is entirely within the Mauna Lani Resort. It covers paved roads, cart paths and grass sections as athletes wind through residential

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AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S The one-loop lake swim will take place in the picturesque Lucky Peak Reservoir. Note, however, that even though the weather at this time of year can be warm, the water can be chilly in June, and wetsuits will be allowed.

SWIM|

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B I K E | Idaho definitely isn’t flat, and the bike course will present athletes with some challenging hills. The 56-mile bike course will post a gradual elevation gain over the first half of the ride before winding its way back downward toward the transition area.

Athletes will make their second transition in downtown Boise and then will take a 13.1-mile scenic running tour of the city. The finish-line celebration will take place in the heart of Boise’s Bodo District, on 8th Street.

W E A T H E R | You’re unlikely to experience anything too extreme this time of year. Expect cool morning temperatures in the mid-50s with the mercury rising to the low 70s in the afternoon. Boise has relatively dry air and only receives about an inch of rain each month, so a downpour on race day is highly unlikely.

B I K E S H O P | For all your bike-tech needs, you can check out George’s Cycles and Fitness, with three locations in Boise.

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Be sure to head down to the hip Bodo District for an eclectic mix of eateries.

RUN|

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F E AT U R E S Athletes will make their way through the clear waters of Obersee (the upper part of the Lake of Zurich). Wetsuits will be allowed.

SWIM|

Enjoy the spectacular views of the Swiss Alps as you make your way through the twoloop course, including approximately 300 feet of climbing.

BIKE|

The three-loop, relatively flat course will be lined with spectators ringing cowbells as athletes make their way through Rapperswil- Jona.

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Afternoon temperatures will likely reach the mid-70s.

WOMEN

W E AT H E R |

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RonnieSchildknecht (SWI) 3:46:39

1|

Nicola Spirig (SWI) 4:15:33

Mechanical/tech support will be available at the race site.

2|

Christoph Mauch (SWI) 3:51:23

2|

Karin Thuerig (SWI) 4:19:57

3|

Jimmy Johnsen (DEN) 3:52:16

3|

Sibylle Matter (SWI) 4:20:22

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Eagleman Ironman 70.3 CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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TJ Tollakson (USA) 3:46:28

2|

Richie Cunningham (AUS) 3:52:48

3|

Viktor Zyemtsev (UKR) 3:54:06

WOMEN

1|

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Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) 4:13:18

3|

Pip Taylor (AUS) 4:14:43

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S D A T E | June 8, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | Columbia Triathlon

Association (CTA), 410-964-1246

S W I M | The choppy swim in the brackish Choptank River consists of one rectangular loop, which exits at a boat ramp. Expect water temperatures to be in the high 60s to low 70s.

Wetsuits will be allowed.

Temperatures can vary but are typically between 70 and 80 degrees.

Expect high winds with very little shade on the course.

WEATHER|

Cambridge Cycle & Sport (410-901-8380; eastoncycleandsport.com).

BIKE E - M A I L | events@tricolumbia.org W E B S I T E | tricolumbia.org E N T R Y F E E | $225 for USAT members

and $235 for non-USAT members A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | The event

B I K E | The bike course makes one loop through Dorchester County with the roads open to traffic. The course is very flat but can be hot and windy. Enjoy the scenery as the ride winds through the spectacular Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

SHOP|

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Try Portside Seafood Restaurant on Trenton Street (410-228-9007) or Pizza Palace Greek and Italian Food on Sunburst Hwy (410-228-9007).

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The run course is also very flat and offers a number of long straight-aways.

Athletes will make a single out-and-back loop on rural roads.

RUN|

Spend an afternoon at the renowned Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and you may spot an American bald eagle.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

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SWIM|

AT A G L A N C E The temperature can be hot in June, with average high temps in the mid-80s and lows in the upper 60s.

W E AT H E R |

D A T E | June 15, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

While most of Kansas is known for being flat, the 56-mile ride through Douglas County will offer a few challenging hills for athletes to tackle.

The course will follow the Iron-Cross, as it’s known to locals, which consists of intersecting county roads.

BIKE|

R U N | The 13.1-mile run course will give athletes a relatively flat tour of Downtown Lawrence and the University of Kansas.

triathletemag.com •News •Training Tips •Race Events Triathlete Online will get you there faster.

Redesigned for speed and ease of use.

Check out Cycle Works (cycleworksusa.com) at 2121 Kasold Drive.

BIKE SHO P|

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | Tom Ziebart E - M A I L | tomziebart@aol.com

Stop by the Free State Brewing Company at 636 Massachusetts St. BEST RESTAURANT|

W E B S I T E | ironmankansas.com E N T R Y F E E | $200

L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | If you’re a Jayhawk fan, check out the Booth Family Hall of Athletics, located next to Allen Fieldhouse. If art is more your flavor, Downtown Lawrence has plenty of galleries to keep you occupied.

BEST

A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Entry will

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James Gilfillan (GBR) 4:26:12

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Paul Ambrose (AUS) 4:26:36

WOMEN

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Julie Dibens (GBR) 4:49:28

2|

Katja Schumacher (GER) 4:57:09

3|

Michelle Lee (GBR) 4:59:23

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | June 15, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 08700 11 28 11 E - M A I L | info@ironmanuk.com W E B S I T E | ironmanuk.com E N T R Y F E E | 155 pounds

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A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Entry will

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F E AT U R E S Wetsuits will be permitted for the lake swim; the water tends to hover in the mid-60s.

SWIM|

The bike leg takes athletes on two loops through historic Exmoor National Park.

BIKE|

The three-loop off-road run circumnavigates Wimbleball Lake.

RUN|

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W E A T H E R | Rain is possible, but expect temperatures to hover comfortably around 70.

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TRI UK offers mechanical service at the event (triuk.com).

BIKE SHO P|

R E S T A U R A N T | Enjoy the traditional English pubs. Visit swlakestrust.org.uk.

BEST

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Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3 LUBBOCK, TEXAS

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Chris Legh (AUS) 3:55:00

2|

Paul Matthews (AUS) 3:57:34

3|

Tim DeBoom (USA) 3:58:20

WOMEN

1|

Natascha Badmann (SWI) 4:19:02

2|

Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) 4:20:06

3|

Rebekah Keat (AUS) 4:28:07

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 877-719-4957 E-MAIL |

S W I M | The swim begins in wave starts, with approximately 100 athletes in each wave.

Despite the scorching air temperatures that often challenge racers in Lubbock, water temperatures can settle in the low 70s, so pack your wetsuit (just in case).

marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com WEB SITE |

buffalospringslaketriathlon.com E N T R Y F E E | $225 by June 27;

$260 on June 28 A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | June 28,

2008, but registration is expected to fill up by April Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 28 slots for the

2008 Ford Ironman World Championship; 50 slots for the 2008 Ironman World Championship 70.3

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B I K E | The course covers smoothly paved asphalt roads with shoulders. Aid stations are well-stocked and manned. The bike is an outand-back course with eight challenging hills ranging from 8- to 13-percent grades and varying from a quarter mile to 1.2 miles in length.

Plan your nutrition and hydration carefully. The run course includes several challenging hills, ranging up to a steep 14-percent grade. The course is partially shaded, which will help keep athletes out of the scorching Texas sun.

RUN|

The climate in Lubbock is semidesert, with high temperatures and low humidity in the early summer. Slap on the sunscreen, and don’t forget a hat for the run.

W E AT H E R |

B I K E S H O P | Ship your bike to DEF Cycles and Fitness (dfccycles.com) or check out Broadway Bikes (broadwaybikes.net) or Tandem Pro (buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/ bslt/tandempro.htm).

B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Seafood lovers should head to Skuttlebutts (806-785-1668). For pre-race carb-loading try Johnny Carino’s (806-798-0944).

B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Visit the Buddy Holly Center (buddyhollycenter.org). If you’re more scientifically inclined, head to the Moody Planetarium (806-742-2432).

COURTESY OF MARTI GREER

D A T E | June 29, 2008

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Barclays North Ironman 70.3 LAKE STEVENS, WASHINGTON

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Chris Legh (AUS) 3:56:26

2|

Paul Matthews (AUS) 3:57:08

3|

Luke McKenzie (AUS) 3:57:33

WOMEN

1|

Rebekah Keat (AUS) 4:28:05

2|

Melissa Ashton (AUS) 4:31:11

3|

Heather Gollnick (USA) 4:34:02

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | The swim begins at the public boat launch in Lake Stevens. Wetsuits will be allowed, with water temperatures averaging around 70 degrees.

B I K E | The bike course is two miles longer than most courses on the Ironman 70.3 circuit.

Athletes spend 58 miles rolling through the moderately hilly terrain of the Pacific Northwest.

D A T E | July 6, 2008

Runners will complete two loops through Lake Stevens and the surrounding area.

RUN| D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim, 58-mile

bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 504-454-6561 E - M A I L | bb@pem-usa.com

W E A T H E R | July is a typically dry month in the Pacific Northwest. Expect morning temperatures in the low 60s with temps topping out in the upper 70s.

W E B S I T E | lakestevens703.com E N T R Y F E E | $200 between Jan. 2 and June 1; $250 at race expo A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

Registration will remain open until the event is full Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 75 slots for the

2008 Ironman World Championship 70.3

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Visit Bike Works of Lake Stevens (bikeworksls.com).

BIKE SHOP|

Try Buzz’s Steakhouse, located directly across from transition.

BEST RESTAURANT |

B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Enjoy the region’s water sports, or make the hour-long drive south to Seattle.

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Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

AT A G L A N C E

F E AT U R E S The swim will take place in the protected waters off Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett. The water should be between 68-72 degrees and wetsuits will be allowed.

SWIM|

The bike course will take athletes through the towns of Exeter, West Greenwich, Coventry, North Scituate and Johnston along State Road 102. The course should prove to be very fast, with flat roads throughout.

BIKE|

D A T E | July 13, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 727-942-4767

R U N | The two-loop run course will take racers through the historic East Side of Providence and around the Brown University campus, before finishing at the state capitol.

Morning lows should be around 65 degrees with the mercury warming up to the mid-70s in the afternoon.

W E AT H E R |

E - M A I L | jennette@ironman.com W E B S I T E | ironmanrhodeisland.com

B I K E S H O P | Stop by Providence Bicycle at 725 Branch St. for all of your bike needs.

E N T R Y F E E | $200

Have dinner at the Capital Grille of Providence and relax after the race at the Union Station Brewery.

BEST RESTAURANT | A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Entry will

remain open until the event is full COURTESY OF WTC

Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 50 slots for the

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Take the family to the award-winning Roger Williams Park Zoo.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

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Vineman Ironman 70.3 SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Craig Alexander (AUS) 3:50:49

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Luke Bell (AUS) 3:51:01

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TJ Tollakson (USA) 3:53:02

WOMEN

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Sam McGlone (CAN) 4:16:36

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Michellie Jones (AUS) 4:21:29

3|

Melissa Ashton (AUS) 4:24:12

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S Swimmers complete an out-and-back swim in the redwood-lined Russian River.

The lack of rain this time of year and a nearby dam make for an almost nonexistent current. Water temperatures are typically in the mid-70s and wetsuits are usually allowed.

SWIM|

D A T E | July 20, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 707-528-1630

The beautiful scenery will take your mind off of the fact that it’s a very challenging course. Most of the course rolls through vineyards, accentuated by a 400-foot climb at Chalk Hill late in the ride.

Expect cool temperatures in the morning—as low as 50 degrees—but the air will quickly heat up and may reach the upper 80s.

WEATHER|

Check out NorCal Bike Sport (norcalcycling.com).

BIKE SHOP|

BIKE|

W E B S I T E | vineman.com E N T R Y F E E | $230 between Jan. 1 and March 31; $250 between April 1 and July 19 A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Entry will

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Load up on pasta at Mama Donna’s (707-578-6797) or Ca Bianca (707-542-5800).

BEST RESTAURANT |

Vineyard tours are a must in Sonoma. Event sponsor La Crema is a great starting point for your tour. Or take the 55-mile southward drive to San Francisco.

B E S T L O C A L AT T R A C T I O N |

R U N | The out-and-back run can best be described as rolling. Athletes remain on roads for the most part, but there is a brief trail section near the turnaround.

GEORGE CHAMBERS; INSET: SUE NELSON

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WET IS THE NEW BLACK

Ironman 70.3 Newfoundland CORNER BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, CANADA

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Craig Alexander (AUS) 3:58:26

2|

Richie Cunningham (AUS) 3:58:54

3|

Marcel Vifian (USA) 4:03:38

WOMEN

1|

Melissa Ashton (AUS) 4:32:22

2|

Magali Tisseyre (CAN) 4:39:50

3|

Nicole Guembel (CAN) 4:51:30

AT A G L A N C E

F E AT U R E S S W I M | The water temperature in Deer Lake is expected to be around 65 degrees (and can be chillier), so pack your wetsuit.

B I K E | Athletes will ride 56 miles through the super-scenic Humber Valley. The course will be mostly flat, apart from a sustained climb of about two miles at the end of the loop.

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D A T E | July 27, 2008

R U N | The run course will remain flat as athletes wind their way around the shores of Deer Lake and the town of Pasadena.

D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 709-640-0396

WEATHER| The summer weather is perfect for longdistance racing. Race-day temperatures should hover between 65 and 75 degrees.

E-MAIL|

info@ironmannewfoundland.com W E B S I T E | ironmannewfoundland.com E N T R Y F E E | $225

B I K E S H O P | Cycle Solutions in downtown Corner Brook is the official race bike shop (cyclesolutions.ca).

Be sure to check out the variety of local seafood.

BEST RESTAURANT | A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Online

registration closes July 18, 2008 RITCHEYLOGIC.COM

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B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Spend some time at Gros Morne National Park, the Humber River Valley and the Bay of Islands.

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Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Jason Glowney (USA) 4:13:59

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Eric Fernado (USA) 4:14:55

3|

Steve Johnson (USA) 4:18:08

WOMEN

1|

Elizabeth Fedofsky (USA) 4:40:54

2|

Blaire Kniaziew (USA) 4:45:08

3|

Kathy Winkler (USA) 4:46:44

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S

D A T E | Aug. 2, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 773-404-2372 E - M A I L | tomziebart@aol.com W E B S I T E | steelheadtriathlon.com E N T R Y F E E | $200 A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Entry will remain open until the event is full Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 75 slots

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Expect temperatures on race day to be as hot as 90 degrees; however, note that Midwestern weather can be highly variable in early August.

W E AT H E R |

Be sure to stop by St. Joe Cycle and Fitness (269-983-2453) for all your bike-tech needs.

BIKE SHOP|

The single-loop course will take athletes through the orchards and blueberry fields of southwestern Michigan. There are a few rolling hills as well as a chance of strong winds along the lake.

Try any of the great restaurants along the bluff in downtown St. Joseph.

The out-and-back course parallels the St. Joseph and Paw Paw Rivers. The run is mostly flat with a few short hills and plenty of shade.

After the race, don’t forget to visit the beaches at Jean Klock, Tiscornia, Silver Beach and Rocky Gap parks.

BIKE|

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RESTAURANT |

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Antwerp Ironman70.3 ANTWERP, BELGIUM

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Marino Vanhoenacker (BEL) 3:50:06

2|

Andrew Johns (GBR) 3:57:29

3|

Stijn Demeulemeester (BEL) 4:00:29

WOMEN

1|

Rebecca Preston (AUS) 4:19:14

2|

Yvonne Van Vlerken (NED) 4:21:28

3|

Cora Vlot (NED) 4:29:34

AT A G L A N C E D AT E |

Aug. 3, 2008 DISTANCE|

1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run CONTACT|

F E AT U R E S S W I M | The 1.2-mile one-loop swim will take place in the Schelde River in Antwerp.

B I K E | Athletes will embark on a fast and flat 56-mile ride through the port area and north side of Antwerp before returning to transition at the city center.

Katia Stroobants E-MAIL|

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R U N | Runners will be treated to a flat course lined with enthusiastic spectators as they loop their way through downtown.

WEB SITE|

antwerpironman.com ENTRY FEE|

125 euros; about $180 USD

Temperatures in August usually fluctuate between 70 and 80 degrees.

W E AT H E R |

A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

B I K E S H O P | Mechanical/tech support for athletes will be available at the race site.

July 23, 2008, or when the event reaches capacity

BEST RESTAURANT |

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There is no shortage of great restaurants in Antwerp’s city center. Check out visitantwerpen.be for more.

B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Antwerp is considered one of the world’s fashion capitals. Spend a day shopping to check out some of the latest trends.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;07 R E S U LTS MEN

Stephan Bignet (FRA) 2| Alessandro Degasperi (ITA) 3| Nils Goerke (GER) 1|

4:06:53 4:11:04 4:13:59

WOMEN

1|

Virginia Berasategui (SPN)

Wenke Kujala (GER) 3| Andrea Brede (GER) 2|

4:44:29 4:47:27 4:48:54

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Aug. 10, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | +49 (0) 6181 42254 E - M A I L | info@ironman.de W E B S I T E | ironman703.de E N T R Y F E E | 210 euros A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Entry will remain open until the event is full Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 50 slots for the 2008 Ironman World

Championship 70.3

F E AT U R E S S W I M | Water temperatures can vary significantly on the oneloop swim, but wetsuits will most likely be allowed.

After the swim, athletes tackle a one-loop rolling course with about 5,000 feet of vertical gain.

BIKE|

The three-loop run course heads through the lush gardens before finishing in front of the Kurhaus, a historic Wiesbaden landmark.

RUN|

W E A T H E R | Expect the afternoon high to reach 80 degrees F, with morning lows in the mid-60s.

BIKE SHOP|

Technical support will be available at the race expo.

BEST RESTAURANT |

Check out the traditional beer gardens.

B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Like the rest of the Rhein Valley, Wiesbaden is full of castles such as Biebrich.

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Timberman Ironman 70.3 GILFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Bjorn Andersson (SWE) 4:02:52

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Michael Lovato (USA) 4:05:59

WOMEN

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Desiree Ficker (USA) 4:25:54

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Kate Major (AUS) 4:28:48

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Dede Griesbauer (USA) 4:41:11

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S

D A T E | Aug. 15-17, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 800-969-1405 E - M A I L | keith@endorfunsports.com W E B S I T E | timbermantri.com E N T R Y F E E | The 2008 Timberman Ironman 70.3 is now sold out. Please check the Web site for entry information for the 2009 race A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |

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S W I M | Athletes start the race with a swim in crystal-clear Lake Winnipesaukee. Bring your wetsuit and expect water temperatures to be in the mid-70s.

W E A T H E R | Gilford can get quite warm in the summer, but the mornings remain cool.

The average high in August in 80 degrees, and the average low is 58 degrees.

The scenic bike course will be open to traffic, but the roads have large shoulders to keep you safe. The terrain for the 56mile ride can best be described as rolling, but you’d better watch out for the Marsh Hill Monstah.

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WOMEN

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AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Sept. 7, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile

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F E AT U R E S The ocean swim features a single counter-clockwise loop. No wetsuits.

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R U N | Athletes make their way through downtown before finishing on a floating platform.

The mercury can easily hit the mid-80s this time of year.

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Explore the downtown eateries for unique international cuisine.

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Monaco Ironman 70.3 MONTE CARLO, MONACO

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Marcel Zamora Perez (SPN) 4:14:14

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Paul Amey (GBR) 4:16:06

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Nicolas Lebrun (FRA) 4:16:32

WOMEN

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Alexandra Louison (FRA) 4:49:43

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Sibylle Matter (SWI) 4:51:30

3|

Christel Robin (FRA) 4:52:46

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S

D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | Georg Hochegger,

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B I K E | After only a mile in the Monaco principality, the bike course heads into the mountains of coastal France. The one-loop course features a number of significant climbs as athletes wind through small villages. Many riders may be more comfortable riding a standard road-geometry bike with clip-on aerobars.

Expect temperatures to be between 70 and 80 degrees with relatively mild humidity and wind.

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R E S T A U R A N T | If you’re looking to splurge, plan an evening at Louis XV. Call three weeks in advance for reservations at this Riviera dining hotspot (+377 92 16 29 76). If you’re saving up for your next bike, save some euros at the famed Stars n’ Bars.

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Monte Carlo is also home to the famous Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium. Log on to visitmonaco.com for more ideas.

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R U N | The scenic four-and-a-half-loop run takes place on the famous Formula I race course. The pancake-flat course brings athletes to a memorable finishing chute in front of the Hotel de Paris.

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S W I M | The race begins with a mass start in the calm waters of Larvotto Beach. Swimmers will return to the beach for a short run after the first loop before plunging in for the second half. Wetsuits are usually allowed, with water temperatures averaging in the low 70s.

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RESTAURANT| The restaurant at the Deerhurst Resort is one of the best in the area.

BEST

The scenic out-and-back course follows paths through the Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course.

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W E AT H E R | Morning temps hover in the low 50s. Afternoon highs should be around 70.

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Brazil Telecom Ironman 70.3 BRASILIA, BRAZIL

’07 R E S U LTS MEN

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Santiago Alves Ascenco (BRA) 4:09:07

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Henrique Siqueira de Oliverira (BRA) 4:09:53

WOMEN

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Carla Moreno (BRA) 4:38:13

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Fernanda Keller (BRA) 4:42:50

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Ana Lidia dos Santos Borba (BRA) 4:48:56

AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | The swim kicks off with a deep-water start in calm and clean Lake Paranoa. Wetsuits will be permitted, with water temperatures likely around 70 degrees.

The bike course is smooth and fast. There are a few gradual hills but nothing too steep. All of the roads have been recently paved.

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W E A T H E R | The air temperature should not be too extreme in September, with highs near 80. The air tends to be dry, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids.

B I K E S H O P | Technical support will be available at the race site.

R E S T A U R A N T | Brasilia is a booming metropolis with plenty of places to eat.

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Oscar Galindez (ARG) 3:49:10

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David Thompson (USA) 3:51:19

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Luke McKenzie (AUS) 3:51:49

WOMEN

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Tyler Stewart (USA) 4:26:37

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Abigail Bayley (GBR) 4:33:51

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Laura Tingle (USA) 4:40:23

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Sept. 21, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim, 56-milebike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | Armando Galvez E - M A I L | info@cancunironman.com W E B S I T E | ironmancancun.com E N T R Y F E E | $220 for Mexican citizens; $240 for non-Mexican citizens A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | Aug. 31, 2007 Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 75 slots for the 2008 Ironman World Championship 70.3

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’07 R E S U LTS MEN

The freshwater swim in Decker Lake is one loop. The average water temperature is 7682 degrees, and it’s possible that wetsuits will not be allowed.

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The average high is 84 degrees with an average low of 63 and moderate humidity.

W E AT H E R |

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BIKE|

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Lisa Tilton-McCarthy (USA) 5:13:12

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Darren Treadaway (GBR) 4:34:06

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Kathleen Shannon (USA) 5:14:06

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Paul Terranova (USA) 4:35:07

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Neilia Bliss (USA) 5:14:46

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Ironman World Championship 70.3 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

AT A G L A N C E D A T E | Nov. 8, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,

56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 727-942-4767 E - M A I L | clearwater@ironman.com W E B S I T E | ironman.com E N T R Y F E E | $300 A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E | To be determined following the final qualifying event of the 2008 70.3 series Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | The top five

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F E AT U R E S The saltwater swim starts and finishes on the south side of Pier 60 on beautiful Clearwater Beach. The swim course is an elongated rectangle over one-half mile long.

The water temperature is anticipated to be in the low to mid-70s, and wetsuits will be permitted. After exiting the water, the athletes will cross under freshwater showers as they head into T1.

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town Clearwater before heading into the surrounding Pinellas County communities.

The course will be extremely flat and fast, so expect to set a PR on the 56-mile ride.

The two-loop run course includes two steep ascents up Memorial Causeway Bridge to keep athletes honest. Athletes run along the paved Pinellas Trail as they wind their way through the beach community. Runners will find aid stations at each mile as they make their way to the finish just south of Pier 60.

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Oscar Galindez (ARG) 3:42:37

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Andrew Johns (GBR) 3:43:11

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Craig Alexander (AUS) 3:44:10

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Richie Cunningham (AUS) 3:45:05

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Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) 4:07:25

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Samantha McGlone (CAN) 4:11:29

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Leanda Cave (GBR) 4:12:29

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Julie Dibens (GBR) 4:12:53

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Catriona Morrison (GBR) 4:14:40

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The 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 will air on NBC on March 23 at 2:30 p.m.

Eastern and will include highlights from the pro race plus various special-interest athletes.

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Athletes can expect mild temperatures and humidity this time of year in Clearwater. The low shouldn’t dip below 60 degrees, with high temperatures no higher than 80 degrees. Perfect racing weather for the world-championship event.

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An Iron-rookie’s tale BEAT YOUR INNER 2-YEAR-OLD THIS SEASON By Samantha McGlone

“I am an Ironman.

I suffered on the lava fields for hours.

I can suck up anything for three more minutes.”

Sam McGlone finished second in Kona in her first crack at Ironman. She then went

The Ford Ironman World Championship is kind of like a big

family Christmas. You spend a good chunk of the year thinking about, planning and preparing for the big day. You can’t sleep the night before in eager anticipation of the event, and you wake up pre-dawn for a game of hurry-up-and-wait. The day goes by in a blur. At one point there will be tears, and at another point, laughter. Then, before you realize it, it’s all over, and you’ve totally overdone it and end up lying on the couch, bloated and uncomfortable, with a frozen water bottle against your crotch to numb the pain. But after a day or two you are planning how to go bigger and better next year. And the countdown begins again.

All distances are hard. But Ironman is a special kind of hard. Short course is grityour-teeth, suck-it-up-and-go kind of hard, while Ironman is I’m-tired-and-lonely-andwant-my-mommy kind of hard. I began my triathlon career in the short-course world: the pain of a World Cup was endurable only because you knew it would be over soon.

Ironman was tougher than I thought, but as it turned out it was tougher in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Before racing my first Ironman, in Kona last year, I was prepared to push myself through the dark, tough segments, but I had not anticipated they would come so early in the race: I experienced my first 152 | RT K ‘ 0 8 | T R I AT H L E T E M A G . C O M

dark place in the first hour of the bike. How could the lead women be setting this kind of pace? There was no way I could ride like that for five hours. But the pace ultimately slowed and we settled into a more reasonable rhythm. After that, most of the race was pretty enjoyable, and I remember thinking to myself: “This is so cool. I am actually here in Kona doing the Ironman.”

That feeling lasted until the last hour of the run. At the time I felt I had everything under control. But I have since seen photos of my face and can see that I did not, in fact, have anything under control and was way out of my comfort zone.

However, the toughest part of my first Ironman was the 48 hours after the race. I crossed the line, seemingly coherent, and even managed a few interviews. But once I hit the medical tent that’s when the fun began. After two IVs and some quality time on an army cot I was able to hobble home and spend a restless night on the couch.

The following days were similarly painful.

In the days post-race I promised I would never put myself through that again. I would head back to short course, where things didn’t hurt so much. But then something happened.

A week after the race I couldn’t jog for 10 minutes. A couple of weeks later I was able to ride again and could even do some hard efforts. But it was in the middle of one of these efforts when my cranky inner 2year-old began to emerge. Then I looked down at my handlebars and saw the sticker from the Kona bike check-in, and I felt something I had never felt before: a strange immunity to the pain. The workout still hurt, but it was as if the pain no longer applied to me. All the negative thoughts were replaced by one single thought: “I am an Ironman. I suffered on the lava fields for hours. I can suck up anything for three more minutes.”

It was a cool feeling. And it’s one I want to have again.

I’ll see you on the Big Island.

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McGlone finished second at the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship and took the runner-up spot at the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3.

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