Articles by Tim Carlson

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WTC’s leader discusses partnership with Armstrong

World Triathlon Corporation CEO Andrew Messick discusses his organization’s new partnership with The Lance Armstrong Foundation– as well as Lance’s most serious return to his triathlon roots.

by Tim Carlson, February 9, 2012

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Armstrong and Livestrong will partner with WTC

Lance Armstrong and his Livestrong Foundation announced a partnership with the WTC to raise more than $1 million for the fight against cancer. Armstrong commits to several 70.3 and Ironman events.

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The spirit of Panache Cyclewear

Don Powell, Andy Pemberton and Kevin Burnette provide cyclists and triathletes with fashionable and functional cycling attire at Panache Cyclewear. A day in the life with these passionate cyclists at their laid back Boulder headquarters.

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Feds drop Armstrong prosecution

Federal prosecutors closed their exhaustive criminal investigation of 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong without filing charges that he used performance enhancing drugs.

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Andy Schmitz explains new High Performance grants

USA Triathlon High Performance Director Andy Schmitz elucidates how the new $80,000 High Performance grants will help USA youth develop Olympic and World championship medal capabilities.

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Boulder’s BOOM Yogurt Bar

Matt and wife Kelly Reed opened their BOOM Yogurt Bar last September and it’s become a magnet for Boulder triathletes, with a welcome mat out for kids of all ages. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.

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Sarah Ginsbach prefers to go long

In just her third year in XTERRA and mountain bike racing, this young Texas age grouper has shown an affinity and an aptitude for endurance – the longer the better.

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Timothy O’Donnell’s gluten sensitivity

There is a growing awareness of the debilitating effects of gluten on nutrition – and some of the hardest hit cases are endurance athletes. Timothy O’Donnell discusses his recent diagnosis and its role in a rollercoaster year.

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Vanhoenacker, Swallow win IM 70.3 South Africa

Marino Vanhoenacker combined a race-best bike split and 2nd-best run to top Ronnie Schildknecht by 6:31; Jodie Swallow dominates the field to repeat her 2011 victory at Ironman 70.3 South Africa.

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Chrissie Wellington takes a break

Chrissie Wellington, the 4-time Ironman World Champion, the holder of the women’s Ironman distance and Ironman world best times, talks about her decision to take a year off from Ironman competition

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Farlow, Crawford rule Challenge Wanaka

Australia’s Aaron Farlow dominated defending champion Jamie Whyte of New Zealand and Kiwi Gina Crawford edged Britta Martin of Germany to win Challenge Wanaka Saturday.

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ITU bumps WCS prize money by 15%

The International Triathlon Union is raising its total prize payout for the 8-race World Championship Series by 15% - up to $2.06 million - and series winners will earn $60,000

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Manocchio, Stampfli win Pucon 70.3

Guilherme Manocchio topped fellow Brazilian Santiago Ascencio and Carla Stampfli of Switzerland outran Valentina Carvallo of Chile to win Ironman 70.3 Pucon