Archive for February, 2007

Challenge series vs Ironman series

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

I am doing Quelle Challenge Roth this year. Whenever they mention this race they spoke about Challenge series of races. I never heard of any other race but Roth. Until now. Finally the series part is becoming true. Check out the Orca Challenge Wanaka article at Roth website or the Orca Challenge Wanaka website.

Ironman Spencer Smith makes triathlon clothes

Monday, February 19th, 2007

When I was a kid and when I watched triathlons there was always this crazy angry looking super fast guy kicking ass. And he wore female swimming stuff and a funy little helmet on his big angry head. It was Spencer Smith. Later on he got banned for doping, he kept complaining against it, he [...]

Nina Kraft comeback

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

Nina Kraft at the winning podium
Nina Kraft tested positive for EPO in 2004 Hawaii. She admited to it and took a two year ban. It seams as if the very day (or minute) the ban was of Nina Kraft was back into racing and winning.

Ironman 70.3 Germany

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Ironman 70.3 series is growing super fast… In Wiesbaden, Germany, another Ironman 70.3 will take place on August 19, 2007… Read RunnersWeb.com or Ironman.com article. Hilly cycle and 100 qualifying slots as well - a good combination.

Ironman gear: Power Meter Review

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Photo from BikeTechReview.com
I found a cheap Scott Plasma bike and I was thinking to invest my money in it. Than I remembered that I really do not need a better bike than I have now. I need to invest money in something else. A carbon aero frame would not bring me so much improvement this [...]