Trimming your 10-K times requires a smart, systematic approach to training, not just a hodgepodge of interval sessions and longer runs.
Oceanside, CA - The men’s race came down to the wire here as defending champion Andy Potts was able to hold off Australian Craig Alexander to take the men’s title at the 2008 Ford Ironman 70.3 California. Potts, the current world champion at the 70.3 distance, had led the race from the start of the swim but was challenged by Alexander late in the run.
Hein Verbruggen, vice-president of the
International Cycling Union (UCI), has conceded defeat to Tour
de France organisers in a long and bitter battle for control of
the sport.
The International Cycling Union will move ahead with an anti-doping plan to provide riders with biological passports, despite losing the support of the World Anti-Doping Agency. The UCI said in a statement it was surprised that WADA had pulled out of the pilot program. But the world cycling body added it “would nevertheless continue its best efforts to implement the program.” WADA said on its Web…
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Michael Phelps opened the Olympic year with two victories at the Southern California Grand Prix, swimming his best times in the 100- and 500-yard freestyles Saturday night.
Signing up for a new marathon may seem like risky business. But not if you find one so well orchestrated, it could be mistaken for an old pro. Here are 10 races with short–but strong–track records.
Chris Lieto, one of the world’s best Ironman athletes, has confirmed his attendance as a guest coach at the LavaCamp. The LavaCamp is the “Official Preparation Camp” of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii race and will take place in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Chris battled at the front of the Hawaii Ironman this past fall eventually finishing sixth. Bree Wee, the all-time amateur Ironman course record holder in Hawaii, also confirmed that she will be at LavaCamp to share her “local knowledge” of racing on the course.
