Articles by Herbert Krabel

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IM acquires Lagardère events

IRONMAN purchased the Lagardère Sports endurance division and with it the ITU events in Hamburg, Leeds, Cape Town, Stockholm and Abu Dhabi, plus various other events.

by Herbert Krabel, January 21, 2016

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The annoying FB athlete spam

If you are a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer or other endurance athlete you have likely been plagued recently by silly Ray-Ban and Oakley spam, and here is why.

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The Arrowhead 135 Ultra

On January 25-27 hearty souls will either bike, ski or run 135 miles in Minnesota and challenge their bodies and minds in the process. Brrrrr.

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Coming back from being down

German pro Andi Böcherer had a very rough 2014 season and also ended 2013 on a sour note, but in 2015 he found new strength and winning ways.

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No excuses – just getting it done

Most folks prefer to run in mild conditions under a blue sunny sky, but getting it done when the weather is not so hospitable requires a lot more determination.

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Full throttle Charlie Pennington

Charlie Pennington is a British athlete who was the fifth overall AG in Kona. This 16-year military veteran started in ITU racing but is now full speed long course.

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A new 70.3 race in Hefei, China

In mid November a slowtwitch.com forum member predicted a 70.3 race in Hefei, China, and IRONMAN today confirmed it in a press release.

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Snow swimming in Finland

Some athletic events in Europe are amazing and unique, and this includes but is not limited to swimming in the snow, as shown in this video from Finland.

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Up close with Gina Crawford

Kiwi Gina Crawford is getting ready for the 2016 Challenge Wanaka, but she also has coaching and playing in the Christchurch Symphony on her mind.

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More IRONMAN AG doping testing

AG doping is a big topic of concern and IRONMAN has already stepped up their game, but even more testing is likely on the horizon.

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The new life of Conrad Stoltz

Conrad Stoltz retired from racing as a professional after a very impressive career. The beloved South African now is focused on family, the Caveman Cafe, and more.

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Schnell und Sicher in Germany

A proposed 100km bike path in the heart of Germany has cyclists around the world excited and envious about this "Fahrrad-Autobahn", but it is not so simple.

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First SwimRun in USA announced

Portland, Maine will host the first ÖTILLÖ SwimRun-inspired event in North America, so you best organize a teammate, swim paddles and pull buoys.