Triathlon | Endurance Magazine

Sherwood Racing

Steve Lackey — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:08:45 +0000

By Dana MacCorquodale | Sherwood Racing is a team of dynamic female athletes passionately supporting our nation’s warfighters.

How to Have Your Best Triathlon Season Ever

Steve Lackey — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:02:51 +0000

By Chris Newport | Whether you want to reach specific performance goals or “just finish,” here’s how to have your best triathlon season ever.

IRONMAN Announces First Event in Finland | June 30, 2018

Amy Charney — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:00:25 +0000

Athletes can expect to race through almost untouched nature. Photo Credit - Visit Finland IRONMAN Announces First Event In Finland Along With New IRONMAN 70.3 Midnight Finish IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, recently announced the addition its first event in Finland, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Lahti Finland triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on

7 Tips For a Smooth Transition

Amy Charney — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:00:51 +0000

By Chris Newport It’s one thing to be able to swim, bike and run fast, but it’s another thing to string them all together quickly. Whether you’re new to triathlon or you’ve been rocking the multi-sport lifestyle for years, knowing the tricks to smooth transitions can make or break your race. Know the rules This is especially

Finding Myself Again: An Interview with Tri It For Life Mentor Barbara Kovach

Amy Charney — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:00:44 +0000

By Joscelyne Hauserman Strong, resilient, and inspiring—these are the three words that come to mind when describing Barbara Kovach. After nearly losing herself from battling breast cancer for half a decade and thirty years as an educator, Barbara needed a change and chose to move from Ohio to Charlotte, where she now lives. Barbara shares

RAMBLIN’ ROSE TRIATHLETE | Alexis John

Amy Charney — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 10:32:57 +0000

“Imagine yourself crossing the finish line. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment you will have. If you can imagine it, there’s no reason why you can’t achieve it.” Alexis John, 26 | Raleigh, NC | Firefighter I previously worked at the Downtown Durham YMCA as a swim instructor. I had the opportunity to

“Can a person born with a severe facial deformity be considered lucky? I am.”

Amy Charney — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:25:16 +0000

“Can a person born with a severe facial deformity be considered lucky? I am.” As a child born with a cleft lip and palate, I was lucky to be born in a hospital with an outstanding craniofacial repair team. The surgical repairs I received in my first few years of life were tough on my

EVENT PREVIEW – The 3 Little Pigs Triathlon | June 18 | Smithfield, NC

Amy Charney — Tue, 17 May 2016 17:08:23 +0000

Who will win the coveted Big Bad Wolf trophies (Top 3 Men/Women) this year? This is the 7th year that the Chick-Fil-A 3 Little Pigs Triathlon, presented by Sysco, has been held. The swim is in the beautiful Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center in Smithfield (SRAC), and is a 250 yards pool swim. The 14 mile bike

Mountains to Main Street Races Showcase Downtown Greenville

Amy Charney — Mon, 09 May 2016 15:40:07 +0000

The Mountains to Main Street Race Festival, set for May 22, gives every triathlete and runner, from the competitive age-grouper to the novice, the experience of a lifetime. Triathletes will traverse a course that spans three counties across the Upstate of South Carolina and finishing in beautiful downtown Greenville, recipient of numerous national awards for its beauty and

RAMBLIN’ ROSE PROFILE | Sharon Swink

Amy Charney — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:37:20 +0000

Sharon Swink, 49 | Lending Project Manager, Clemmons, NC “I love how encouraging everyone is including the volunteers and staff.” “This is my third year of Ramblin’ Rose and my goal is to complete the race at EVERY venue. This was my first year at the Raleigh venue. I still have to complete the Chapel Hill