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WTC’s leader discusses partnership with Armstrong

Saturday, February 11, 2012 | by: SlowTwitch.com | 1 comments World Triathlon Chief Executive Officer Andrew Messick just made a considerable bet that the WTC’s partnership with Lance Armstrong will be a win-win situation for the 7-timeTour de France champion’s efforts to help those suffering from cancer as well as the WTC’s efforts to promote its Ironman races. In a telephone interview this afternoon, Messick specifies just how much the WTC will put in the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s coffers as well as just how serious Lance is ... [more]

Scots triathlete Lesley Paterson reveals how she overcame demons and self-doubt to become world champion

Thursday, January 19, 2012 | by: Daily Record UK | 1 comments WHEN Lesley Paterson was four she would imagine she was Zola Budd and having gone on to become a world champion, she has proved dreams can come true. She is the best in the world at Xterra, an extreme triathlon, which includes a 1.5km swim in the ocean, 30km mountain biking and 11km trail run. She is also a coach, an actress and film producer. The journey to be such an all-round success has been hard and she has been plagued by such terrible self-doubt she feared it would crush her. But ... [more]

Magali Tisseyre: Food for the soul!

Saturday, January 28, 2012 | by: XTri.com | 0 comments Was fueling up at home in Quebec during the off season... What was holding me back in the past few years? I was happy but part of me felt numb. I never really realized my emotional life had changed as I was sincerely happy everyday. But something was missing, just that little extra edge that makes all the difference. During the off season, I realized how key these things are for my soul: THRILL, excitement, variety, change, discovery, RISK, uncertainty. I need them. These last two years, I ha... [more]

Best bike boxes and bike bags

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | by: BikeRadar.com | 1 comments If you take your bike on holiday with you, the right bag or box can make the difference between it arriving safely or in several pieces. Here's our pick of the best travel cases we've tested so far this year. How we tested the latest boxes and bike bags Most bags and boxes will take a standard drop-bar road bike or hardtail mountain bike with ease, but things get a little more difficult when it comes to time trial/triathlon machines and full-suspension rigs. For this reason, we used a Speciali... [more]

DEAL! Triathlon Tops - Women's: TYR Competitor Fitted Triathlon Tankini - Women's

Monday, January 23, 2012 | by: TriVillage | 0 comments Triathlon Tops - Women's: TYR Competitor Fitted Triathlon Tankini - Women's Sale Price: $45.47, Retail Price: $69.95 [more]

Remote Argentine Town Is a Big-Time Stop for Olympic Triathlon Hopefuls

Friday, January 13, 2012 | by: The New York Times | 0 comments LA PAZ, Argentina — Manuel Huerta, a professional triathlete from Miami, is not particularly religious. But he has been praying a lot in preparation for his next race — not that he will finish first, but merely that he and his bike will survive the journey to the start. Enlarge This Image Jessica Weiss for The New York Times Cesar Valdez resting along the Paraná River after a swim. Locals warn that there are piranhas in the river, but “they are not actually the dangerous kind,” the triathlete... [more]

45% Rudy Project Discount!

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 | by: Rudy Project | 0 comments Use code "tricounty" for 45% Rudy Project gear! [more]

A Quick Chat with Rev3 President, Charlie Patten

Thursday, March 15, 2012 | by: Xtri | 1 comments Photo Credit: Eric Wynn/Rev3 Rev3 burst onto the triathlon scene in 2009, it has since grown to include ten events for the 2012 season. Behind this growth is a tremendous, hard-working team, head up by President Charlie Patten. We had a chance to sit down with Charlie to discuss the rapid growth and future plans for the Rev3 Race Series... Congrats on the addition of your newest race in Florida! Why Sarasota and what will be unique about this race? Florida has the largest population of tria... [more]

First Winner Announced in IOC's "Show Your Best" Campaign

Thursday, March 29, 2012 | by: MarketWatch (press release) | 0 comments Ryan Celestain of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been chosen as the first winner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s "Show Your Best" initiative, a global campaign and video competition to help build involvement with the Olympic Movement among young people and create the next generation of Olympic fans. Celestain, the first of two grand prize winners to be announced, has been awarded a trip to the London 2012 Olympic Games, and portions of his video will appear in a TV spot that will be shown i... [more]

Foods That Heal: What to Eat for Injuries

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 | by: Finishline-Multisport | 0 comments As I lie here a few days post-op from microfracture surgery, I started thinking about foods that can aid in healing from injury. Unfortunately, being injured is usually part of being an athlete. One of the most important factors for a complete recovery is following doctor’s orders! This usually means rest, something with which many athletes may have a difficult time (I know I do)! However, how does food help the healing process, or does it? Whether you’re recovering from surgery or a pulled mus... [more]

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