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"...true American Idols....thanks for making 'rock' and (the Blazeman) 'roll' the 4th triathlon discipline"
-Chrissie Wellington
Four-Time Ironman World Champion
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Author Archives: ironband
“How long is a triathlon?” How to answer those difficult questions from the endurance-sport-unaware
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
2012 Brew to Brew Run – 44 miles, beer, and raising money for Cystic Fibrosis
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
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
Posted in Charity Events& Fundraising, General, Ironman, Ironman 70.3 / Half Iron
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2012 World Tour Underway – Thank You – JCC / J Fit Indoor Triathlon!
Thanks to the Jewish Community Center for having us out to perform an acoustic set at the 2012 J Fit Indoor Triathlon! We played adjacent to the indoor track where participants had to complete 20 laps (2 miles) after completing … Continue reading
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Thank You Brooksider!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Brooksider last week to see Ironband and Perpetual Change. We had a blast and we hope that you did too! A special thanks also to the boys of Perpetual Change for letting … Continue reading
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IRONBAND Live with Perpetual Change – this Saturday!
It’s the moment that all you midwest Ironband fans have been waiting for – the final stop on Ironband’s U.S. tour of semi-urban sports bars! The band is taking a break from playing triathlon courses to join the musical powerhouse … Continue reading
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Mike Reilly Inducted Into Ironman Hall of Fame
Come on, admit it – how many of you signed up for the insane notion of swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles just to hear “The Voice” call your name and say, “You ARE an Ironman!,” … Continue reading
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Alexander & Wellington Crowned 2011 Ironman World Champions
As the race in Kona unfolded on Saturday I couldn’t help, but for a minute, feel like I was Phil Murray in Groundhog Day. 2008: Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington win 2008 Ironman World Championship! Phil: “Do you ever have … Continue reading
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Guns n’ Roses & IRONBAND – Live in Kansas City – November 12th!
OK, OK, calm down – I didn’t say that we were playing at the same venue, did I? Let’s try that headline again: IRONBAND – Live @ the Brooksider w/ Perpetual Change – Saturday, Nov. 12th Add to My Calendar … Continue reading
Robotic “Triathlete” to do Ironman
It’s not enough that robots can potentially replace you at your job; now there’s a robot that might just replace you at your next triathlon! Panasonic’s “Evolta” robot is going to attempt to complete an Ironman-distance triathlon – including a … Continue reading
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