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2020 Ironman World Championship qualification window extended
Ironman has announced adjustments to the slot allocations for the 2020 Vega Ironman World Championship based on qualifying events that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ironman World Championship qualifying window for the 2020 Vega IRONMAN World Championship has been officially extend
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The Effect of the Global Pandemic on Active Lifestyles. Is there one?
Garmin device users recorded a 63% increase in indoor cycling, compared to the same period the year before as well as a decline in running, or so it seems on the surface. With state and local governments issuing shelter-in-place orders, it's no surprise that Garmin data points to a massive dec
2020 Ironman World Championship qualification window extended
Ironman has announced adjustments to the slot allocations for the 2020 Vega Ironman World Championship based on qualifying events that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ironman World Championship qualifying window for the 2020 Vega IRONMAN World Championship has been officially extend
Two-time Ironman world champion Patrick Lange crowned champion of first men’s Ironman VR pro challenge
Following the professional women’s historic day of racing on Saturday, it was the men’s turn Sunday with two-time IRONMAN World Champion, Patrick Lange (DEU) taking the title in the inaugural IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge race. Utilizing Official Virtual Training partner ROUVY’s augmented reality to race
First day of racing sees Jocelyn McCauley wins first Ironman VR Pro Challenge
In what has been a historic day of racing, the inaugural IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge women’s race hit the virtual pavement with four professional women going head-to-head on the 90km bike portion, and Jocelyn McCauley (USA) taking the first ever victory. Utilising Official Virtual Training partner ROUV
Inaugural Ironman virtual racing series event saw More than 10,000 athletes from 116 nations compete
More than 10,000 athletes from around the world, ranging in age from 18 to 73 are registered and ready to compete in the inaugural Ironman Virtual Racing Series event, IRONMAN VR1. The race, which began on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. GMT (2 p.m. ET) will require athletes to complete in three segments
Ironman Foundation announces Ironaid COVID-19 Support Fund
The IRONMAN Foundation has announced that in 2020, its existing IRONAID program will expand its resources to specifically focus on serving event communities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. IRONAID engages athletes in the healthcare industry who race IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events, with the go
Where is Everyone? Probably Riding on Zwift
With nearly every pro cycling team now racing online with each other instead of at the sports' biggest events, Zwift has become the de-facto platform to turn to for anything related to Pro/Am racing, World Tour team riders and group training events. What's more, the whole world is not ju
Ironman Launches Ironman VR Virtual Racing Series
The IRONMAN Group, has announced that it will add the IRONMAN Virtual Racing Series to its portfolio, including the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge that will debut on April 4 through the IRONMAN Now Page on Facebook Watch. The IRONMAN VR Series will be offered through the soon to be launched IRONMAN Virtua
A Guide For Lost Athletes
Athletes can maintain mental health and sense of direction by adjusting training plans, focusing on weaknesses, and supporting others during the COVID-19 crisis.
Sportstats Virtual Triathlon is the Largest Virtual Triathlon in the World
Sportstats, the world’s largest race timing company, and LifeSport Coaching, led by Olympic Gold Medal Coach, Lance Watson, have joined forces in this time of crisis to create a free, one-of-a-kind, virtual triathlon, the largest such race in the world. “Lance is my coach and I know—as both an athle
The Sufferfest and Wahoo Go “All In” on New Indoor Training Plans
The Sufferfest, a comprehensive training platform for time-crunched athletes that is now part of Wahoo Fitness, today announced the release of a suite of training plans designed specifically for athletes who are staying indoors due to the current global health crisis. These four-week “All In” traini