NewsWTC Acquires North American Sports' U.S. Race Assets
World Triathlon Corporation announced today that it has acquired the U.S. races assets of North America Sports, including Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene, Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid, Ford Ironman Wisconsin, Ford Ironman Florida, Ford Ironman Arizona, Ironman 70.3 California and Ironman 70.3 Florida. Read the story »
Vineman Ironman 70.3 sold out
One of the most popular races on the Ironman 70.3 circuit, the 2009 Vineman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon has sold out to general entry. Beginning January 5th a wait list was started for those interested in still entering the event. Read the story »
Inspirational Moments in Ironman
As we look forward to a great 2009 of training and racing, it seems appropriate to begin our year of Ironman.com stories with more inspirational stories told to us by Ironman competitors. Today we have two more: one from Jane Harman and another from Eddie Freas, who is pictured. Read the story »
Other Stories
Kevin Mackinnon wraps up our 2008 coverage »
Matthew Dale reports that Mark Ford added Ultraman to 2008 Ironman schedule »
Matthew Dale gets some holiday training tips from LifeSport, Ironman's Official Coaches »
Kevin Mackinnon has some last minute Christmas buying tips for the Ironman in your household »
Global Sponsorship extended from 2009 to 2011 »
Gaylia Osterlund recounts two amazing stories that embody the Ironman spirit »
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2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 DVD
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Christmas Toys Part 4: Last Chance!
Would an ultra-prepared Ironman leave their shopping to the last minute? Of course! Fitting in all that pre-holiday training is tough - life isn't easy when all the pools shut down for a few days! Here's our last story with some Christmas suggestions for the Ironman in your life who might still need that extra little training gadget!
