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Video: 7 marathons in 7 continents in just 5 days

Do you think that it is even possible run 7 marathons in 7 continents in just 5 days? Keep in mind that's only 120 hours in total to cover 183.4 miles of running.

The answer is yes.

Irish Ultramarathon runner Richard Donovan just did it.

Check out the video interview below as he explains how he managed to not only run 7 marathons in 7 continents in just 5 days, but also keep enough food down to make this feat possible.

USA Triathlon names Age Group Athletes of the Year

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Following a year filled with dramatic finishes and memorable performances, USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the 2011 Age Group Athletes of the Year, presented by Garmin, an honor awarded annually by USA Triathlon's Age Group Committee and Duathlon Committee.  

USA Triathlon will announce its 2011 Junior and Elite Athletes of the Year later this week.

"The depth of talent in this year's Athlete of the Year candidate pool was astonishing, reflecting the growth of triathlons and duathlons and the dedication of the individual athletes," said Steve Sutherland, chair of the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee Athlete of the Year Subcommittee. "The Athlete of the Year Subcommittee is proud to bestow these accolades to the awardees."

Chrissie Wellington really lets down her hair for a 5K run in Köln, Germany

We know that Chrissie Wellington isn't racing this year but so she's really letting down her hair for much more relaxed look. Do you agree?

Check out this video as the 4X Ironman Champ goes for a 5K run in Köln, Germany.

Not only does she let down her hair, but she also hanging out with a very strange version of Big Bird from Sesame Street.

The German athletes in the video below show that you don't have to be in Kona at the annual underwear run to take running a bit less seriously.

Melissa Stockwell, JP Theberge Named USA Paratriathlon Athletes of the Year

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Triathlon today honored world championship medalists Melissa Stockwell and JP Theberge as its 2011 USA Paratriathlon Athletes of the Year. The accolades were selected by the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee. USA Triathlon will announce its 2011 Age Group, Junior and Elite Athletes of the Year later this week.

Stockwell (Chicago, Ill.) earns the women's annual honor for the second straight year after winning her second consecutive TRI-2 title at the 2011 ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in Beijing, China. She led a U.S. sweep of the TRI-2 podium in Beijing and also captured TRI-2 gold at the 2011 USA Paratriathlon National Championship at the Nautica New York City Triathlon.

Newly discovered newsreel video: Triathlon in the 1940's?

Was triathlon around in the 1940? According to this video it certainly was around and it was gaining popularity.

According to the video's description "Triathlon was alive and well before 1940! This newsreel, excavated from archives by Endurance Films, harkens back to the multisport of yesteryear, then transitions into some of the best moments from 2012. This video kicked off the 2012 Triathlon America Conference and was introduced by the Voice of Ironman, Mike Reilly."

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Next up for Lance: Memorial Hermann 70.3 Texas Triathlon in Galveston on April 1

If you are a fan of Lance Armstrong you'll be happy to hear that Lance will be racing again in just over a month in his home state of Texas.

Next up for the the seven-time Tour de France's race champion on his 2012 triathlon race schedule is the Memorial Hermann 70.3 Texas Triathlon in Galveston on April 1.

Conrad Stoltz and Carla Van Huyssteenn win ninth-annual Totalsports XTERRA South Africa

February 26, 2012 - Conrad "the Caveman" Stoltz and Carla Van Huyssteen captured the ninth-annual Totalsports XTERRA South Africa Championship presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT on a 'stunning day' at the Grabouw Country Club in the Western Province.

The victory is Stoltz fifth at XTERRA South Africa but first since 2007, and the first for fellow South African Van Huyssteen, who finished third at this race a year ago.  Of note, the last time Stoltz opened the season with a win in his home country he finished the season with his third of four XTERRA World Championships.

Both Stoltz (pictured courtesy Oakpics.com) and Van Huyssteen were the first racers to hit the bike course and neither faltered thereafter in a race that combined a 1.5km swim, with a 25km mountain bike and 10km trail run.

Exercise healthy for mom and baby new study concludes

A new study has found that exercise is not only good for expecting mom but also for their babies. Researchers discovered that when a mom exercises it not only lowers her resting heart rate but also the babies...which is a sign of fetal good health.

Review: The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a stylish ride for any triathlete

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has always been a favorite on-road and off-road ride for mny people who want utility and style.

For 2012 the new Jeep Grand Cherokee remains largely unchanged but never-the-less our sister blog TFLcar decided to update their experience with the Jeep by taking it for a four day test drive through Chicago and the nearby towns and suburbs.

After putting hundreds of miles on the Jeep they came away impressed with the cars ability to carry five in comfort and security.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee had the optional 340 HP 5.7L HEMI that proved to be not only powerful but also fast. It turns the off-road Jeep into a dragster but it also comes at a price.

Check out this update review (from our sister blog TFLcar.com) to find out this price.

Video: Ben Greenfield shows you the 'dirty' foods in his fridge

In this video, Ben Greenfield shows you the dirty foods in his refrigerator, and why these dirty foods are actually just fine for a clean triathlete to eat.

If you want more information about why you need to be careful to eat the right foods when you're fueling your body with the thousands of calories necessary for triathlon, visit: http://pacificfit.net/items/holistic-fueling-for-endurance-athletes/

USA Triathlon Names 2011 Coaches of the Year

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Triathlon recognized two of the brightest stars in its coaching ranks today, as Cindi Bannink was named 2011 National Coach of the Year, and Jenny Weber was honored as the 2011 Developmental Coach of the Year.

Bannink (Madison, Wis.) is the coach of 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team member Gwen Jorgensen, who qualified for a spot in the London Games with a runner-up finish at the 2011 London ITU World Championship Series event. Under Bannink's guidance, Jorgensen also wrapped up 2011 in the No. 11 spot in the ITU WCS rankings and won the USA Triathlon Elite Race Series title. Bannink, who also earned USA Triathlon All-American honors as an athlete, has coached Jorgensen to a meteoric rise in the sport after completing her first competitive triathlon in March 2010.

Swim Bike Run and Vacuum video? Craig Alexander at home doing the cleaning

When you think of 3X Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander, you don't usually think of vacuuming (or is it hoovering in Australia)?

But in this fun video Channel 10 news in Australia catches up with Crowie at home in Sydney as the shirtless IM champ swims, bikes, runs and vacuums.

Alexander has all but confirmed his interest in defending his Ironman World Championship title this year so does doing the cleaning give the oldest ever IM champ a leg up on his competitor?

Watch the video below to find out.

2012 Olympic Triathlon race schedule finalized

Vancouver, Canada (February 23 2012) - The International Triathlon Union (ITU), in conjunction with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), is pleased to confirm the final schedule for the triathlon competition, training, briefings, and pontoon draws at the London 2012 Olympic Games:

Are you an impatient triathlete?

As a coach, I get to see a perspective on training and racing very different from my own since I am privy to the diverse outlooks of my athletes. Despite their varying ages, abilities, goals and time in the sport they all have two things in common: impatience and short-term memory loss.

There are two parts to the impatience. The first is a question I get asked a lot this time of year, “Why can’t I do more?” I gently explain that in January and February one cannot and should not train as much as during the summer. Most of the important races are later in the year and it is hard to stay fresh for those races if the training load is too high too early. Winter offers a natural break in the training cycle with unpredictable weather and less daylight. A progression needs to occur so the body adapts, does not break down and absorbs the training load.

Video: Nike launches new ultralight running shoe for 2012 Olympics

Nike this week launched a new running shoe for the 2012 Olympics that weighs a mere 160g (5.6 ounces) for a size 9.

That's very light and in fact 19% lighter than the "Nike Zoom Streak 3, a shoe worn by first, second and third place athletes in the men’s marathon at the 2011 World Championships," according to Nike.

The new shoe technology called Nike Flyknit, uses "yarns and fabric variations are precisely engineered only where they are needed for a featherweight, formfitting and virtually seamless upper," says Nike

Great Britain's Olympic Tri Gold hopeful Alistair Brownlee suffers Achilles tear

Great Britain's Triathlon World Champion Alistair Brownlee has suffered an Achilles tear just six months before the 2012 London Olympics.

The 23-year-old Brit is scheduled to race next at the San Diego World Triathlon Series in May.

"If I can get this boot off quite quickly and get training, I can get myself fit in time [for the Olympics]," Brownlee said in a recent interview.