The day began with a gale. It rained, it poured and spectators fingers froze. The seas were so high that the swim course had to be shortened for safety reasons. But as thousands of athletes plunged into the sea and the sun rose over Galway Bay, it was a spectacular sight. Congratulations to all of [...]
Professional athletes from far flung corners of the world are descending on Ireland’s shores this week, in preparation for the Galway Ironman 70.3. But they will have their work cut out for them. Our own home-grown talent will also be competing at the top. To name only two Irish competitors with their eyes set on [...]
We’ve been live for almost two years now. With over 400 race reports, form guides, training tips and news articles, as well as masses of photos and race results; Irish Triathlon has vamped up its look, and its technology, so that you can see what you want to see better. Please let us know what [...]
Irish elite triathletes Gavin Noble and Bryan Keane were in action at the Edmonton ITU World Cup triathlon. Gavin and Bryan finished 15th and 39th respectively. The results shows how the difference a 30second after the swim can lead to a huge difference at the finish. Bryan was dragging around the 2nd bike group (see [...]
11:11:58 Well folks I have to say its good to be home and to be home a very happy and proud man. When I signed up for this race last year my one and only goal was to get back to Kona. I knew I would have to up my game to qualify, not take [...]
Report from the new Irish Ironman Triathlon record holder; Martin Muldoon. My preparation had been good and I was feeling confident, race day arrived and my goals were as follows: 1. Sub 9 2. Irish record 3. kona slot In that order where each goal was likely to take care of the proceeding goal, [...]
Triathlons are raced outdoors so why is almost all swim training done in a pool? Wheelworx sponsored Triathlete Kevin Keane believes that swapping the pool for the sea or a lake is a great way to improve race-day performances. Here he gives a few reasons why… “Lots of people find it hard to get used [...]
A Perfect Race – Ironman Austria 2011
When asked by Irish Triathlon to write a race report on Ironman Austria 2011 and breaking the Irish female Ironman record I thought it was a good idea as its amazing how the memory of a race that you’ve been preparing so long for can be forgotten and so what better way to keep it forever fresh than by writing about the day. However it is not often I put pen to paper and when I do I can be a little long winded so I apologise in advance for my ramblings.
You’ve been training hard and your race is looming. How do you make sure you are ready on the day? Getting your preparation right in the final weeks before your key triathlon race can make all the difference to your performance. This period is commonly called a taper. Before going any further, it is important [...]
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