It’s just one month to go 'til swimmers, kayakers, sailors, and walkers converge on Plymouth for the first ever Blue Mile challenge. Organised by Sport Environment, the event is open to everyone. Participants are invited to complete a mile in, on, or next to the water to raise vital support and money for World Wildlife Fund UK, the world’s leading conservation organisation.
Yes, there was a men's race today... but, no disrespect, that was a sideshow to the story unfolding among the women. We'll catch up on the men soon, but for now, here come the girls.
There is a short version... we predicted Cat Morrison would win, and she did!
But the long version is so much more interesting...
Faris Al Sultan and Team Abu Dhabi are getting behind the online driven international men vs. women event that will raise money and awareness for breast cancer and prostate cancer research. It's a win-win competition - no matter who wins, cancer loses. Learn more and sign up at www.swimchallenge.org
Aqua Sphere UK's Martin Newton interviews with SGB Sports on the growing international presence of Aqua Sphere and how quality and innovation sets us apart from the competition.
The Kaiman is a triathlete and training favorite. Bestcovery, a popular product review site has awarded the Kaiman a "Best Pick" award for it's performance, comfort and price point. The customer reviews are icing on the award cake. Thanks Bestcovery and even more thanks to the reviewers and commenters.
Choice is the leading consumer advocacy group in Australia. The magazine recently independently reviewed the most popular goggles on the market and Aqua Sphere's Kayenne came away with the top scores. The Kayenne really shatters the standard with its 4-point expanded visibility and long lasting comfort. We can say it, but when a group like Choice says it, it's concrete. Follow the link to see the review.
Jordan Rapp and Samantha McGlone both set course records today in winning Ford Ironman Arizona. The two champions both used the day's fastest bike splits to overcome a competitive field in Tempe, Arizona.
Germany's Michael Raelert and Great Britain's Julie Dibens claimed victory at the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, Presented by Ford. The younger brother of Andreas Raelert, last year's runner-up, Michael Raelert earned the title and broke a course record with an overall time of 3:34:04. Dibens, a top finisher at the event in recent years, held off the field and set a 70.3 course record, crossing the line at 3:59:33.
What a day of Ironman racing at the 2009 Ford Ironman Florida. Both the men and women's contests were hard fought, with the favourites and leaders faltering and/or unable to continue. Throw in some great come-from-behind efforts and side-by-side racing, and you couldn't have scripted the race any better. With the outcome in both races undetermined right until the end, the racing was topped off with the finishes of two first time Ironman champions.
On Sunday, August 29, 2010, 1800 swimmers, bikers and runners will christen the inaugural Tri-California ALCATRAZ Triathlon. Registration for the event is on a first come basis and is expected to sell out quickly. Registration opens November 27th. To register, or for more information, go to www.tricalifornia.com.
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