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Pete Jacobs & Caroline Steffen support the young Triathletes at Philippines 70.3
It’s a hot, blue sky day in Cebu, Philippines. The Shangri La Mactan Resort private beachfront is already covered in people at 7am. We’ve got got one of the greatest triathletes of all time on the beach in Cameron Brown. The ten time New Zealand Ironman champion looks nervous. The heat is obviously getting to him as he is dripping in sweat already. Next to him is last year’s Kona runner up. The two time defending Philippines 70.3 champion and winner of the 2012 Cairns 70.3 back in June also loo
Philippines 70.3 Press Conference
Top triathletes Belinda Granger and Caroline Steffen commend the friendly atmosphere and excellent organisation at Philippines 70.3 in Cebu, a race beloved by pros and age groupers alike.
Cobra Energy Drink Philippines 70.3 Preview
A new venue will host the 2012 edition of the Cobra Energy Drink Philippines 70.3 and what a venue it is! Trizone will be providing the odd report from beachside at the Shangri la Mactan Resort in Cebu, host hotel of this year's event. In typical Asian race conditions athletes will be greeted
London 2012 Olympic Games: Women’s Triathlon Pontoon Draw
Emma Moffatt has secured a prime start position (53) on the left hand side for tomorrow's London Olympic triathlon race. Erin Densham has drawn position 40 but is right next to Japan's Mariko Adachi who is one of the stronger swimmers in the field. No word on Emma Jackson's positio
Challenge Wanaka on Track for Record Race Entries in 2013
After the launch of Ironman 70.3 Auckland we have been keeping a closer eye on the long course triathlons in NZ. There is one iron distance race and thee half iron distance races in the space of four weeks. Tough if you are a Kiwi triathlete that would like to compete in a few long […]
London 2012 Olympic Games: Elite Women’s Preview
The triathlon competition at the Olympics has produced its fair share of surprises in its first three appearances, and it could happen again in 2012. While there are some notable favourites in the women's triathlon event London, like dual ITU world champions Helen Jenkins (GBR) and Emma Moffat
Triathlon Travel and Entry Packages for the Big Races of 2012/2013
Healthwise Active Travel appeared on the triathlon 'travel and entry' package scene in 2010. It is a division of Flight Centre Ltd that was set up by Shannon Stacey and Tod Horton in October 2010. With no Active Travel based niche brand set up within the Flight Centre Ltd structure they
2XU Falls Creek Long Course Triathlon to be staged every second year from 2014
SuperSprint will now be staging the 2XU Falls Creek Triathlon every two years from 2014. The inaugural event was staged in 2011 and captured national interest for its challenging and spectacular course with a limited field of 650 entrants. This year the event hosted the 2012 Australian Long Course C
Chris McCormack wins ITU Long Course World Champs in Style
Chris McCormack ran the 30kms at 3:30 pace to get over the top of an inform Eneko Llanos and Dirk Bockel to take the world ITU long course championship title last night in Spain. Macca had to serve a 15sec penalty during the run at a stage where he was only 29sec ahead of Llanos. […]
Trizone’s Weekend Preview – July 27, 2012
Racing around the world this weekend are a number of Aussies and Kiwis chasing Kona, Vegas and Hy-Vee points. 70.3 – In Canada at the Calgary 70.3 Chris Legh will be feeling the pressure after his great win at the recent Lake Stevens 70.3. Legh ran a 1:14 to beat home pre race favourite (and Mr Carfrae) Tim O’Donnell. Wanting to make sure they are the first Aussies home at Calgary will be Jason Shortis, Joey Lampe and Ollie Whistler complete with piano. Shortis is heading towards Ironman New Y
Entries still available to Ironman Australia, Melbourne & Western Australia
Were you in transition and missed entry to Ironman Western Australia, Ironman Asia – Pacific or Ironman Australia? Our good friends at Healthwise Active Travel have confirmed race entry packages still available. See http://hwactivetravel.com/events/triathlons This is the best way to get to these races as it takes out all the hassle of flying, accommodation For Ironman Western Australia they have ‘All bikes fly FREE’ when you book Qantas flights through HWAT.