Archive for the 'half Ironman' Category

Natasha Badmann shows perfect form and sets world record

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Natasha Badmann is not my favorite type but I must admit can only remain in awe of her achievement and fighting spirit. I watched her dominate at Ironman South Africa in March and inspite of no competition to chase her the 6 time Ironman World Champion still pushed herself to an awesome result of 09:20:57.

Challenge France

Saturday, May 5th, 2007

Another race in Challenge Series… Challenge France will consist of 1.9k swim 90k bike and 21k run and will take place on May 25, 2008 near Strasbourg, France in a small ville of Niederbronn les Bains.

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.