What is Ironman Triathlon?
Nowadays the term Ironman describes one of the most prestigious one day endurance events in the World. Ironman is the term used to describe a form of long-distance triathlon consisting of a 3.86km swim, 180.25km cycle and 42.195km run completed back to back in a racing environment. Ironman is actually the name of the umbrella corporation that sponsor the World Championship race held in Kona, Hawaii.
There is no greater sporting challenge to any man or women than the Ironman triathlon, surely that alone earns the Ironman a Squidoo lens all to itself?.
Ironman Blog Posts
- Vernay, Crawford Take Ironman Western Australia Titles
- ... Vernay and New Zealand's Gina Crawford overcame tough conditions and their fellow competitors to take titles at Saturday's Ironman Western Australia. ...
- Reno triathlete won't take 'no' for an answer
- The 36-year-old triathlete competes grueling Ironman events that combine swimming, running and biking. The races can take 17 hours for some to complete. ...
- Iron News Man - December 7, 2009
- My run on Saturday was the first since Ironman Arizona. It went almost exactly as I has expected. My wind or lung capacity was fine. ...
- Ex-Pesotum triathlete proves she's still in the running
- Meneley, 62, finished the half-Ironman, a 70.3-mile endurance triathlon race, held in Clearwater, in 5 hours, 44 minutes. The race includes a 1.2-mile swim, ...
Ironman Images
Ironman is tempting, addictive, fun, painful and emotional all wrapped up in one! Here are some images from Flickr of those dedicated athletes who have tempted to tame the Ironman distance.
I Am Iron Man!
Ready for the Swim
Ready for the Swim
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En vilja av järn
Stark contrast
Timex iControl Ironm...
Suit up
Ironman Videos
Dick & Rick Hoyt
This is the story of Dick & Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman. ... hoyt ironman triathlon spirit father church CAN
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Ironman Training Guides and Essential Products
The Triathlete's Training Bible
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/07/2009) 
Pearl Izumi Tri Cycling Short (Shadow Grey, Large)
Amazon Price: $54.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
Your First Triathlon
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 12/07/2009)
iBungee Stretch Laces (38-Inch, Black Laces with Black Race Lock)
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 12/07/2009)
Iron-Savings
You can get some great discounts on Ironman and triathlon goodies by searching on ebay. To save you time I have compiled a list of products below.
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Great Ironman Sites
- Official Ironman
- This is the site for the Ironman brand. Great training and racing advice covering all areas, even nutrition.
- Tri247
- Everything triathlon. If it exists, it is probably reviewed here.
- Triathlete's Training Bible Lens
- A popular lens on what is most definitly the best triathlon training guide on the market.
What do you think?
Its your turn...
I would love to hear your Ironman stories, triumphs and disappointments, highs and lows. This is your chance to give something back to Ironman, please post below.
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