Monthly Archives: March 2012

Good Luck Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Athletes!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by ironband

Good luck to all of the athletes racing in this weekend’s Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship! Some of the world’s top Ironman athletes are gathered in Melbourne, Australia for this weekend’s event including Ironman Champions Craig Alexander and Mirinda Carfrae, Cam Brown, … Continue reading →

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“How long is a triathlon?” How to answer those difficult questions from the endurance-sport-unaware

Posted on March 23, 2012 by ironband

You just crossed the finish line at the Chicago Marathon and accomplished a life-long dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Among the many enthusiastic responses from your supportive friends you get the question that causes you to scratch your … Continue reading →

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2012 Brew to Brew Run – 44 miles, beer, and raising money for Cystic Fibrosis

Posted on March 23, 2012 by ironband

On April 1st I’ll be running in the 2012 Brew to Brew Run with our friend, Joel Grimmett, to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Joel and his wife are long time ambassadors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation … Continue reading →

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Heeeeee’s baaaaaack…Lance returns to triathlon – Ironman and LIVESTRONG partner to raise money for cancer victims

Posted on March 23, 2012 by ironband

In February the World Triathlon Corporation and Lance Armstrong announced a partnership between the LIVESTRONG Foundation and Ironman intended to raise over $1M for people affected by cancer. While many around the world wondered why a retired professional cyclist would … Continue reading →

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