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Category Archives: Athletes
Craig Alexander Is Once Again King Of Kona!
If you follow triathlon even remotely, then you know Newton Running pro triathlete, Craig Alexander. You probably also know that twice he had won the Ironman World Championship as well as the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Well, this past Saturday, on … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 Ironman World Championship, 8:03:56, Craig Alexander, Crowie, Kona, Newton Running, Record, shoes
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Race Report: Meredith Dolhare Ultraman U.K.
“The only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves.” Prior to beginning the race report, I would be remiss if I did not mention and profusely thank my kick-ass crew from this event: Justin Andrews (Crew Chief), … Continue reading
Winter Vinecki Defends IronKids National Championship
Over 1,000 athletes showed up Saturday, September 17th, 2011 for the Hy-Vee Ironkids National Championships in West Des Moines, IA. A cold front turned the triathlon championships into a duathlon. The traditional 300 yard swim portion of the triathlon was … Continue reading
Craig Alexander Chats with Newton about 70.3 World’s
This coming Sunday, September 11 is the first time that the Ironman 70.3 World Championships heads to Las Vegas. For the first time since 2007 2-time Ironman World Champ and Newton athlete Craig Alexander will be toeing the line. We … Continue reading
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Tagged Craig Alexander, Crowie, Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Las Vegas
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Race Report: Wendy Mader – Trifecta
In 2010 I was the Boulder Irongirl winner and was comped an entry into the 2011 race. Since Irongirl was one of my strongest performances in 2010 I decided I would definitely be back to defend my title. Two months … Continue reading
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Change of Pace
32 years of running marathons, I thought it was time for a change of pace and living in Colorado I turned to the trails and discovered I like ultra running. This past weekend I did the North Fork 50, only … Continue reading
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Tagged Leadville, marathon, Natural, Running, Stephen Gartside, Ultra, Ultramarathon
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Race Roundup: Downhill Mile, Dawg Days XTERRA, Ironman Austria
The Downhill Mile A few weeks after racing in Western Africa, Roberto Mandje placed second at The Downhill Mile road race in Superior, Colorado, on July 4th. “I figured it’d be fun to race such a short distance,” says Mandje, … Continue reading
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Tagged Races, sponsored athletes, trail running, triathlon
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Race Roundup: Patriot Half, Eagleman and Mooseman 70.3
Wendy Mader’s Report from the Boulder Sunrise and Kansas 70.3 Triathlon “June is early for me to be racing. I train primary indoors November through May, with plenty of functional strength training over the winter and spring. I love summer … Continue reading
Race Roundup: Britton Memorial Tri, Rev3 Quassy 70.3
Smith Fourth at Buster Britton Memorial Sprint Tri Newton Running athlete Neal Smith placed fourth in his age group at the Buster Briton Memorial Triathlon in Pelham, Alabama on June 11. The 25-year-old sprint-distance triathlon took place at the beautiful … Continue reading
Race Roundup: XTERRA Moab, Teva Mountain Games and More!
MORF in Moab Team MORF was back at the races last weekend, with Debby Sullivan placing 9th women (first in her age group) at the XTERRA Moab triathlon in Utah. “The race went well for the most part,” says Sullivan. … Continue reading
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Tagged Races, sponsored athletes, trail running, triathlon
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