Top Three Ironman 70.3 Athlete Talks Recovery, Training
Photo by Gregory Rothstein
In a sport where most athletes don’t experience great success until their thirties, 27-year-old Lionel Sanders had made a splash in...
Locals Shine at Chicago Triathlon
Photo by Ali Engin
Triathletes of all ages took to Chicago’s lakefront on Saturday and Sunday for the 33rd Transamerica Chicago Triathlon, and while the...
10 Early Season Triathlons to Try This Year
Triathlon season reaches its fever pitch in the Midwest in July and August, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until mid-summer to...
North Central College to Add Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport
North Central College in Naperville, along with seven other collegiate institutions around the country, will receive a share of USA Triathlon and the USA...
Triathlete Gwen Jorgensen Shares Her Best Tips
On Sunday, Sept. 20, Gwen Jorgensen make an appearance at Live Grit (1010 W. Monroe) to share her tips on racing and training for...
Training for a SuperSprint
For the Quinlans of La Grange Park, the Chicago Triathlon SuperSprint race, a 375-meter swim, 10K bike and 2.5K run for a total of...
Returning Elites to Watch – Chicago Triathlon
Photo by Ali Engin
Many athletes choose to repeat courses again to try and crush their own PR, but these triathletes return to crush the...
Area Spring Training Programs Provide Companionship, Motivation
While spring officially begins in two and a half weeks, Chicago’s weather does not often perfectly coincide with the calendar. Cool temperatures can linger...
PTO Seeks to Acquire Ironman: An interview with the new CEO
On Monday, the Pro Triathletes Organization (PTO) announced intentions to attempt to purchase the World Triathlon Corporation (Ironman). Ironman is currently owned by the...
The Cost of Becoming an Ironman
This weekend I became an Ironman. As I completed the last mile of the race around the Wisconsin State Capitol, I reflected on the...
