Chris McDonald celebrates a great win – Photo Credit: Andrew Loehman. News & Racing Australian triathlete Chris McDonald wins Ironman Lake Tahoe 2013 Chris McDonald (AUS) clinched his sixth IRONMAN victory in 8:55:14, while Asa Lundstrom (SWE) secured her second title in 9:58:53 at IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, with both races decided in the final miles. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Nutrition Nut free power bars – portable protein for athletes on the run! Nuts aren't for everyone- some people have an allergy or intolerance, some don't like the taste and more recently, schools are becoming nut free zones. These nut free, protein power bars are easy to make and a great way to use up cooked quinoa. I always have the ingredients for these at By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Fitness First new naming rights sponsor of Corporate Triathlon National Series Fitness First partners Corporate Triathlon National Series Fitness First has today been announced as new naming rights sponsor of SuperSprint Events' Corporate Triathlon National Series. "We are thrilled to welcome Fitness First as the naming rights sponsor of our 27th annual Series,†By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
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News & Racing Challenge continues its move in to North America with launch of Challenge Atlantic City The global long-distance triathlon series Challenge Family has announced Challenge Atlantic City, marking its long awaited debut in the United States. The historic seaside resort, with its world famous Boardwalk and world-class hotels, will host Europe's leading triathlon series on June By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Nutrition Sweet potato brownies: paleo, sugar free baking Sweet potato – in a brownie? Yes that is exactly right. These brownies are bucket loads healthier than the usual variety of brownie, and super tasty. Of course these sweet treats don't taste like the traditional brownie you're familiar with but then again, those brownies have bucke By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
Gear & Tech New white Suunto GPS watch for athletes with an improved fit for women Suunto has introduced a stylish white edition of the Ambit2 S, the GPS watch comes with a soft, elastic silicone strap for improved comfort and fit for female athletes. The Ambit2 S GPS watch is the perfect partner for your sporting activities, whether you want to go cycling, running, swimming — or By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Photo: jamesseear.com Interviews James Seear checks in after Ironman 70.3 Muskoka James Seear placed fourth at Ironman 70.3 Muskoka, earning early points for 2014 World Championship qualification despite challenging conditions. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series kicks off at Kawana Waters For over 20 years the Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series presented by Scody has been an important fixture in the Australian triathlon calendar. With the addition of a 7th race, Gatorade QTS is now one of the largest triathlon series in Australia. Round 1 at Kawana Waters will kick off the season a By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Nutrition Healthy Banana Bread Recipe for Athletes There's nothing more enjoyable than a loaf of freshly baked banana bread following a long ride or run, but be careful before you reach for a piece from your local cafe. Commercial banana bread is far from nutritious, mass produced and full of refined wheat flour, margarine, sugar and more bana By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
News & Racing Charlotte McShane crowned under 23 ITU World Champion in London Charlotte McShane added the words "under 23 World Champion" to her name on Sunday, running away with the win at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in London. Unsurprisingly Charlotte is over the moon with her achievement, and here at Trizone Women we certainly are too! Charlotte has b By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Gina Crawford posts Ironman 70.3 win number two this season in Australia Gina Crawford held off a spirited chase by Japan's Kiyomi Niwata to take another win on Australian soil this season. Just four weeks ago Gina won Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon, then two weeks later came second to Caroline Steffen at the MetaMan Bintan full distance triathlon (and banked $16,000). She h By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Pete Jacobs at Kona in 2012 World Ironman Champion Pete Jacobs cruises to victory at Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast Pete Jacobs has shown the triathlon world that he is ready to defend his World Ironman Champion title. Jacobs led out of the water with Clayton Fettell on his heels along with Casey Munro and Sam Appleton with Michael Fox just off the back. It looks like Fettell has held back slightly on the swim [& By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
A 3:10 marathon was good with plenty of positives. Men’s pro preview Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast This is one of the biggest pro fields we have seen in Australia and it is really hard to call. Pete Jacobs is a professional athlete (yeah we know the whole field is) and even though his focus is firmly on defending his Ironman World Championship crown in four weeks we expect to see a […] By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Tamara Gorman wins her first ITU Junior Women’s World Championship A dominant all-round performance lifted the USA’s Tamara Gorman her first ITU Junior Women’s World Championship in tough conditions in London on Thursday. Gorman claimed bronze in similar wet and cold conditions in the Junior Women’s World Championship race in Auckland last year and in Hyde Park, we By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Charlotte McShane wins gold in the Women’s ITU Under 23 World Triathlon Championship Australia’s Charlotte McShane produced a finishing chute sprint masterclass in London on Thursday to win the 2013 Under23 Women’s World Championship title ahead of Canada’s Ellen Pennock and Amelie Kretz. Working together proved the successful strategy for the women’s Under23 race, which saw a pod o By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Credit: Janos Schmidt/ITU News & Racing Charlotte McShane wins gold in the Women’s ITU Under 23 World Triathlon Championship A Scottish born Wollongong red-head who has her sights on representing Australia at the Olympic Games timed her run to perfection to become Australia’s latest triathlon world champion in London today. Charlottle McShane, who came to Australia when she was 15 to live in Bairnsdale in country Victoria, broke By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Photo: Ironman.com News & Racing 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Mont-Tremblant: Don’t miss out Queenslander James Seear recently secured early 2014 WC points at Ironman 70.3 Muskoka, as athletes prepare for the Sunshine Coast event with slots for the 2014 World Championships in Mont-Tremblant up for grabs. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast Pro Women Preview Whilst this weekend's Sunshine Coast 70.3 women's field lacks in depth, it's not short on talent with some top athletes lining up. Going head to head for the second time in a month will be the two pre race favourites Gina Crawford and Lisa Marangon. In Yeppoon last month it was Gin By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
