Canadian triathlete Lionel Sanders shattered the bike course record at the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 St. George, powering his way to victory in the North American Championship with a dominant performance. Sanders’ remarkable 1:58:13 bike split broke the previous record and helped secure his overall win, while Paula Findlay claimed the women’s title in convincing fashion. […]
Did you know that over 65% of first-time Half Ironman finishers had never completed a triathlon before beginning their training journey? That’s right—thousands of ordinary people just like you transform from casual exercisers to 70.3 finishers every year, crossing the finish line with tears of joy, arms raised high, and a sense of accomplishment few
Australian triathlete Cameron Wurf Ironman Bike Record History with breathtaking 3:53:32 split Athlete Time Event Date Cameron Wurf 3:53:32 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship April 26, 2025 Robert Kallin 3:54:33 IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz July 14, 2024 Andrew Starykowicz 3:54:59 IRONMAN Texas April 28, 2018 Cameron Wurf has etched his name into triathlon history by
Introduction: A Race for the Ages The triathlon world witnessed something extraordinary at the 2025 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship. In an unprecedented display of human endurance and performance, multiple all-time records were shattered in a single day, redefining what’s possible in long-distance triathlon. Set against the backdrop of The Woodlands, Texas, this
The blazing Texas sun beat down on The Woodlands as spectators lined the finishing chute, waiting to witness history. When Kat Matthews crossed the finish line of the IRONMAN Texas North American Championship on April 26, 2025, her exhausted smile told the story before the clock did: something extraordinary had just happened. Her time of
Norwegian triathlon sensation Kristian Blummenfelt has rewritten the record books at the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship, posting an extraordinary time of 7 hours 24 minutes and 20 seconds (7:24:20) on April 26, 2025. This performance not only obliterated the previous course record but established new benchmarks in all three disciplines, solidifying Blummenfelt’s
How to taper for sprint triathlon? A sprint triathlon is a short-distance triathlon that typically consists of a 750m swim, 20km bike ride, and 5km run. It’s designed to be more accessible and manageable for beginners or athletes looking to race without the extreme demands of longer events. This format allows participants to experience the
Are you dreaming of completing your first 70.3 Ironman but feeling overwhelmed by the challenge ahead? You’re not alone. The 70.3 Ironman (also called a “Half Ironman“) consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run—a significant but achievable milestone for beginners with proper training. This comprehensive 70.3 Ironman training program for beginners
Understanding Cutoff Times in a 70.3 Ironman A 70.3 Ironman, also known as a “Half Ironman,” consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run—totaling 70.3 miles of pure endurance challenge. While completing this distance is impressive on its own, participants must also race against the clock to beat established cutoff
This comprehensive 16-week half ironman training plan will prepare you for your half Ironman 70.3 race, progressively building fitness while incorporating appropriate recovery periods. The plan is structured in phases to optimize your preparation and ensure you reach race day in peak condition. Training Plan Overview Below is a week-by-week breakdown of your 16-week journey
