http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-blog.html A blog to motivate, inspire and provide training and racing tips for the beginner triathlete and novice ironman. en-us ironman Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:28:42 GMT Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:28:42 GMT triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/index.html Is the Ironman calling? Your first attempt, but in need of encouragement, some training advice and race tips to make your dream a reality? Then come in and let the journey begin Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:28:42 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-bike-fit.html If you want your best results in the Ironman Triathlon proper ironman bike fit is very important. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:51:12 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/hurricane-freak-of-nature-wetsuit.html The Hurricane Wetsuit is the latest in wetsuit in technology with the highest in design standards with a price to match Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:44:33 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/googlefb85db6e22776c42.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:20:08 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/women-triathletes-and-weight-training.html Women triathletes and weight training make sense if done properly to ensure maximum results. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:41:55 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/women-of-triathlon.html There is a lot of history that people are not aware of when it comes to the women of triathlon and endurance sports in general. It's amazing how far women have come in the last 4 decades. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:41:23 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/triathlon-sunglasses.html There are many choices available when it comes to picking out triathlon sunglasses and the prices are as varied as the features but protecting your eyes is the main consideration. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:39:25 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/triathlon-running.html Triathlon running is not as easy but there are several ways to have more success in the run. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:38:42 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/triathlon-diets.html Making the right dietary fat choices is just as important to the triathlon diets as using the best proteins and complex carbohydrates. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:38:13 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/triathlon-checklist.html So what exactly should the novice triathlete have on their triathlon checklist? Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:37:33 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/triathlete-weight-training.html Many triathletes are unsure whether they should include weight training as part of there over-all program. Is it essential? No. Can it help? Yes, if it is done right. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:36:56 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/triathlete-endurance-diet.html A proper triathlete endurance diet is just as important as all the other training aspects when you are preparing for your first triathlon/ironman. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:35:05 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/open-water-swimming-tips-for-triathletes.html by working on a few open water swimming tips your triathlon or Ironman swim will be a much more enjoyable and successful experience Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:29:47 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-western-australia-results-2011.html Timo Bracht tops Ironman Western Australia Results 2011. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:23:37 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-wales-2011-results.html Jeremy Jurkiewicz tops the inaugural Ironman Wales 2011 results with a late charge. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:22:54 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-triathlon-finish-line.html Many people have dreams of crossing the ironman triathlon finish line but there are four common reasons why people think it is beyond them. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:22:20 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-swim-training.html Ironman swim training does not have to be all that complicated. If you focus on the big picture of crossing the Ironman finish line one day no matter what, you "will" learn how to swim. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:21:17 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-shepparton-70-3-results-2011.html Leon Griffin and Samantha Warriner win the inaugural Ironman Shepparton 70.3 as the race officially becomes a member of the WTC Ironman 70.3 family. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:17:31 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-port-macQuarie-70-3-results-2011.html Joe Gambles holds on in a tightly bunched field to top the Ironman Port MacQuarie results 2011. Jo Lawn wins another one for the pro women. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:15:37 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-phuket-70-3-results-2011.html A deep field of pros descended on Thailand to try and lead the way in Ironman Phuket 70.3 results 2011 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:14:36 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-cozumel-results-2011.html A strong field of pros has arrived in Mexico to try and land a spot on top of the Ironman Cozumel results 2011. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:09:09 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-canberra-70-3-results-2011.html Tim Reed and Lisa Marangon are the winners of Ironman Canberra 70.3 and finish 2011 season as the final pro winners of the year. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:08:28 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-arizona-results-2011.html Apart from the World Championships in Kona, one of the deepest pro fields of the year were on hand to try for a top placing in the Ironman Arizona results 2011.. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:53:56 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/carbohydrate-facts-for-triathletes.html Carbohydrates should be a big part of a triathletes diet, but not all carbohydrates are treated equal. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:27:21 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/beginner-triathlon.html A Try-A-Tri is the perfect distance for the beginner triathlete who wants to find out how the sport works. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:13:32 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/beginner-triathlon-training.html Making a decision to start beginner triathlon training is a great way to make New Year's resolutions that you will stick to. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:11:59 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-hawaii-results-2011.html Craig Alexander is the Ironman World Champion once again and sets a record by going in 8:03:56. 12 seconds faster than Luc Van Lierde. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:28:22 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-triathlon-race-results.html Ironman triathlon race results always tell a story. Great races and sometimes disappointment in the pro ranks and remarkable accomplishements by so many age-group athletes. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:16:54 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/vineman-70-3-results-2011.html Andy Potts and Melissa Rollison finish on top in the vineman-70-3-results-2011 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:13:54 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-cancun-70-3-results-2011.html Andi Boecherer tops the Ironman Cancun 70.3 Results 2011. Christie Sym first pro woman. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:54:46 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-wales-2011.html The inaugural ironman wales 2011 triathlon is greatly anticipated by many and it looks like a specatular course that will quickly become a favorite Ironman destination. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:52:45 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-wisconsin-results-2011.html There was a strong field of pros trying to top the Ironman Wisconsin Results 2011. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:50:47 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-muskoka-70-3-results-2011.html It was the Lovato's, Michael and Amanda who topped the Ironman Muskoka 70.3 2011 results. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:49:32 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/beijing-itu-grand-final-results-2011.html Alistair Brownlee tops the Beijing Grand Final results and Sven Riederer takes second. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:45:48 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-louisville-results-2011.html As race day approached it looked like it would be a few favorites looking to top the Ironman Louisville results 2011 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:41:51 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-austin-70-3-results-2011.html So who would come out on top of the Ironman Austin 70.3 results 2011? Ronnie Schildknecht and Paul Amey recently returned from Ironman Hawaii and Michael Raelert is trying to get back into form. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:36:03 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/2011-toronto-waterfront-marathon-results.html Reid Coolsaet has a spectacular 3nd place finish as Kenneth Mungara edges Shami Abdulahi Dawit for top spot in the 2011 Toronto Waterfront Marathon Results. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:34:16 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-pocono-70-3-results-2011.html It was Bart Aernouts and Magali Tisseyre winning the abbreviated and finishing on top of the Ironman Pocono 70.3 results 2011. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:32:04 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-canada-results-2011.html Would the Ironman Canada Results 2011 live up to the pre-race hype? Yes. It truly was an epic day in Penticton. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:30:21 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-augusta-70-3-results-2011.html It was Viktor Zyemtsev and Emma-Kate Lidbury finishing on top of the Ironman Augusta 70.3 Results 2011. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:28:42 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/marine-corp-ironman-70-3-results-2011.html The Marine Corp Ironman 70.3 World Championship Results 2011 featured a who's who of some of the best triathletes in the world. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:26:56 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-france-70-3-results-2011.html In the latest addition to the Ironman 70.3 family it was Stephane Poulat and Jeanne Collonge topping the inaugural Ironman France 70.3 results. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:25:41 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/free-weights-workout-program.html A free weights workout program is a great way to improve strength and overall conditioning. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:24:48 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-syracuse-70-3-results-2011.html It was Bart Aernouts winning for the pro men in the Ironman Syracuse 70.3. Nikki Butterfield is a surprise winner for the pro women. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:23:03 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-yeppoon-70-3-results-2011.html It was a classic battle to the finish and Ollie Whistler hangs on in a close finish to top the Ironman Yeppoon 70.3 Results 2011 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:22:14 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-steelhead-70-3-results-2011.html Terrible swim conditions turned the race into a Duathlon but the Ironman Steelhead 70.3 results 2011 show that it was a highly competitive race just the same. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:21:14 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-philippines-70-3-results-2011.html The field of pros is small, but the top spot in the Ironman Phllippines 70.3 Results 2011 for both the men and women pros was hotly contested by some of the best. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:20:26 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-lake-stevens-70-3-results-2011.html It's a strong field of pros who were set to fight it out for World Championship points by topping the ironman lake stevens 70.3 results 2011. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:19:28 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-branson-70-3-results-2011.html Ben Hoffman is the class of the field in winning Ironman Branson 70.3 2011 and has a great tune-up race for Kona. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:18:37 GMT http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/ironman-taper.html A well-planned ironman taper can have a huge impact on how race-day turns out. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:38:05 GMT