Ironman Langkawi-Malaysia is soon to take place in the idealic setting of Kuah town. The race is to go ahead as scheduled on February 26, 2006 and there are still openings for those of you looking for a race in the very near future.

The lang ...

The Hawaii Ironman grew from very humble beginnings. Really not much more than a few friends discussing who was the better athlete---a runner, a biker or a swimmer.

A suggestion was made that a race be invented that included all three elemen ...

What scares you the most about your upcoming ironman race? What's your fear-factor?

As fit as a person is going into their first career Ironman, the fear-factor is always in the equation as the big day creeps ever closer.

As cool and c ...

Tackling your first Ironman is a great springboard to a new and better way of life.

Use the opportunity the Ironman provides to adopt a lifestyle of health and fitness.

Perhaps when you first decided that you really wanted to cross the ...

Its been a long time since I raced in Kona, but I don't believe the Ironman-Hawaii course has changed all that much.

The swim course I'm sure, is much the same as it was back in the early 80's. Its truly unforgettable. Water so warm, that we ...

In preparing to take on the challenge of a first Ironman, I believe far too many athletes put too much emphasis on the bike they choose to purchase for the event.

Somewhere along the Ironman trail, many athletes have come to believe that the ...

There's lots of trial and error involved when you're attempting your first Ironman. These days there's lots of advice floating around out there and it can get confusing at times. After over 20 years on the Ironman scene, I've seen some of the same ...

The ironman-uk will take place in Sherborne. Race-day is August 20, 2006 and the race begins at 6 a.m. As of mid-January, there were still spots available. 1500 athletes are expected for the race.

As with all Ironman races the you can expect ...

Ironman-Coeur d'alene was the only race I attempted that was two loops of all three events. Originally, I didn't think I would care too much for it. Especially the swim. I thought it might be a slower time than normal because you actually come out ...

Your first Ironman and your projected finish-time becomes a frequently asked question.

What do you think your finish-time will be? This question will come from friends, family, co-workers and fellow athletes.

Its amazing just how loade ...

Having a race-sponsor for your first Ironman triathlon can seem like a pretty good idea. Taking part in an Ironman has become a pretty expensive affair these days and its always nice to have help along the way. Especially with things like expensiv ...

Oh my God!!

One day to go until my first Ironman!

What on earth do I do on that last day?

If you are preparing for your first Ironman, you will soon be facing this question.

Here are a few things to do and not to do on that ...

You may have been training for weeks or months already, but now it is 2 weeks before your race and it's time to think about resting. Many triathletes find this more difficult than swimming 5,000 yards, biking the hills, or running a half marathon! ...

I've had lots of triathletes ask me about the benefits of training with a group as opposed to training alone.

I've tried both and this is what I've concluded based on years of hit or miss training.

In the beginning(back in 1983)most of ...

If you're heading for your first Ironman you'll find that there's a lot of things going on when you get to the host venue.

Its easy to get caught up in the hype, but its important that you don't do anything that will have an adverse effect o ...