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Ford Ironman World Championship

Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington led thousands of athletes across the finish line of the Ford Ironman World Championship Event in Kona, Hawaii. Find out how you can cross an Ironman finish line too.

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10 Performance Tips from Chrissie Wellington

The world's top female Ironman triathlete reveals the 10 most important training tips for any athlete.

9 Kona Qualifiers in the U.S.

Get your ticket to the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona at one of these nine qualifying events.

Race-Day Mentality of Ironman Athletes

The Ford Ironman World Championship race course is one of the toughest in the world. Athletes battle extreme heat, wind and humidity for 140.6 miles. Find out what they focus on when the going gets tough.

Kona Athletes Share Their Swim Secrets

Triathletes competing in the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, reveal their secrets for surviving the chaotic race-day swim.

Nutrition Tips From Ironman Athletes

Proper nutrition is essential to endurance training and racing. Find out what daily nutrition rules helped athletes like Normann Stadler get to the Ford Ironman World Championship.

10 Things to Ask Yourself Before Tackling 140.6

For many, crossing the finish line of an Ironman is an elusive dream. Find out if you're ready to turn that dream into reality.

How to Choose a Long-Distance Triathlon

Ironman is the most well-known long-distance triathlon series, however, there are other races to choose from. Here's what you need to know when picking the right event for you.

Qualify for Kona at an Ironman 70.3

Do you have what it takes to race in Kona? Test your limits at one of these five Ironman 70.3 events. Each race offers 28 spots to the Ironman World Championships in October.

Ironman Events

All IM Events

2011 Ironman 70.3 Austin
Austin, Texas
2011-10-23

2012 Ironman Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
2012-06-24

St. Croix Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon 2012
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
2012-05-06

Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3
Lubbock, Texas
2012-06-24

2011 Rohto Ironman 70.3 California
Oceanside, California
2011-04-02

2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas
Galveston, Texas
2012-04-01

2012 Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
2012-04-22

Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3
Lubbock, Texas
2011-06-26

2010 COZUMEL IRONMAN
MEXICO CITY, N/A
2010-11-28

Subaru EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon
Cambridge, Maryland
2011-06-12

Surviving Race Day

Ironman Training Plans

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JessiStensland (Jessi Stensland): When they standup 2 climb/sprint tho backs r flat. 4 max power (glute activation) this should b the case however low u wanna go incl TT pos.
JessiStensland (Jessi Stensland): Watching triathletes cycle on trainers. Biggest inefficiency=little 2 no regard 4 core stability. Harder they go in TT, rounder spines get.
EndurancePlanet (EndurancePlanet): Is this why Lance decided to race Ironman this year? http://t.co/VudKyrF4
IronmanTri (Ironman Triathlon): RT @lancearmstrong: Easy 4 mile jog with @JimmyRiccitello. Now we're off to @ironmanpanama. Excited to finally visit #panama.
JessiStensland (Jessi Stensland): 90min trail run (in 5Fingers) w cool crew in Cleveland. 4 of em signed up 4 XTERRA Maui...that trail will b perfect prep. Footwork. So fun!!
JessiStensland (Jessi Stensland): Let's get after it! RT @JDmtnbiker276 All registered + ready for MovementU PHX w @JessiStensland on March 3rd! Need all the help I can get!!
joannazeiger (Joanna Zeiger): I think the guy sitting next to me on the flight to St. Louis hasn't showered in a few days.
IronmanTri (Ironman Triathlon): @riosacebal if you go to http://t.co/OuRlWgDw and click events, choose IM or 70.3, and the events will be listed by date.
joannazeiger (Joanna Zeiger): @jesstri4fun thanks Jess! Have a great weekend of training!
joannazeiger (Joanna Zeiger): RT @USATrack_Field: Watch the #USAXC champs live webcast via @RunnerSpace_com tomorrow. Details at http://t.co/woDv0P5p
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IronmanTri (Ironman Triathlon): With over 58 countries represented, City Bikes IM 70.3 Miami is one of the most international events on the IM circuit. http://t.co/FNXWQLzn
michaellovato (michael lovato): When I need that warm recovery option, I do not hesitate to combine two favorites: coffee & cappuccino Ultragen #mocha http://t.co/VfabB59V
joannazeiger (Joanna Zeiger): Off to St. Louis for cross country nationals. Hope TSA doesn't confiscate my spikes!
EndurancePlanet (EndurancePlanet): What was your top workout this week? Share it here, and get nominated for the "Workout Of The Week"! See previous... http://t.co/CfQUJyzL

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