Inside the 2012 Kona Underpants Run

Ironman Triathlon Reporter, Dave Erickson takes you inside the 2012 Kona Underpants Run in Kona, Hawaii. More »

Chrissie Wellington Retires from Ironman

I have got to the point where I know that it is right for me to retire from professional ironman distance racing - Chrissie Wellington More »

Top 5 Lance Armstrong 2012 Triathlon Moments

These are the top 5 Lance Armstrong 2012 Triathlon Moments as recorded by Ironman Triathlon Reporter, Dave Erickson. More »

Scouting Athlete Ambassadors with Angela Durazo

Ironman Triathlon Reporter, Dave Erickson talks with Angela Duranzo about Scouting Athlete Ambassadors More »

Running with Linsey Corbin, Ironman Arizona Champion

IronmanLIVE reporter, Dave Erickson runs with 2012 Ironman Arizona Champion, Linsey Corbin. More »

NFL World Champion Training for Ironman World Championship

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Wide Receiver, Hines Ward Training for 2013 Ironman World Championship More »

Instructional Video: Timex Cycle Trainer 2.0 Bike Computer

Introducing the all new lightweight Timex Cycle Trainer 2.0 bike computer, which adds a dashboard to your handlebars. More »

Blueseventy PZ3TX Triathlon Speed Suit in Kona

Team Timex athlete, Dave Erickson tests out the Blueseventy PZ3TX Triathlon Speed Suit in Kona More »

 

Endurance Hour Podcast #74, Ironman Coeur d’Alene Preview and Pro List

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #74 (6.18.13):  2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene race preview and Pro List, How the 70.3 World Championship will begin rotating globally in 2014, Subaru Canada Named Title Sponsor for All Canadian Ironman Events plus another successful year for the TriFusion Kids Triathlon. 

Endurance Hour Podcast #73, Ironman 70.3 Kansas and Pro Panel

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #73 (6.12.13):  Exclusive Interviews with 2013 Ironman 70.3 Kansas Winners, Craig Alexander and Emma-Kate Lidbury plus Super Bowl MVP and first time Ironman 70.3 finisher, Hines Ward. We also recap the other races over the weekend and play the entire audio from the Pro Panel Press Conference prior to 70.3 Kansas.

Age Group Stories from Kansas

Age Group Stories with Dave Erickson at Ironman 70.3 KansasOne of my most recent projects for Ironman is called “Age Group Stories”. Basically I set up my video camera somewhere in or around the Ironman Expo of a particular race and randomly pick age group athletes to join me for a sit down interview. 

Course Preview: 2013 Ironman 70.3 Kansas

Dave Erickson Reports from Ironman 70.3 KansasIn the midst of the busiest weekend of the year on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit, the community of Lawrence will host the sixth running of the IRONMAN 70.3 Kansas on Sunday.

Age Group Stories from Honu

Dave Erickson Honu CameraLast weekend I was pulling double duty on the Big Island.  I was providing pre-race and post race coverage of Ironman 70.3 Hawaii but this time I was also suiting up on race day and competing. Normally when I cover a race I’m the one who asks the questions and does the interviewing. One of my most recent projects is called “Age Group Stories”.

Endurance Hour Podcast #72, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii and Honu Contest Winners Announced

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #72 (6.4.13): Exclusive Interviews with 2013 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Winners, Craig Alexander and Belinda Granger, Honu Pro Race Recap with Greg Welch, Honu Contest Winners Announced, Ironman 70.3 Raleigh Recap, Ironman 70.3 Switzerland Update, Eats of the Week and so much more.

Belinda Granger Wins 2013 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

Post Race with Belinda Granger at 2013 Ironman 70.3 HawaiiBelinda Granger, 43, took the her third Ironman 70.3 Hawaii title by running down early race leader Bree Wee.

Craig Alexander Wins 2013 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

Post Race with Craig Alexander 2013 Ironman 70.3 HawaiiIt was a day for the vets as three-time IRONMAN world champion Craig Alexander, who turns 40 this year, dominated the men’s race at IRONMAN 70.3 Hawaii, taking the lead on the bike and never looking back as he cruised to a win by over six minutes.

Endurance Hour Podcast #71, Ironman Brazil with Timothy O’Donnell and 24 Hour Mt. Bike Relay Race

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #71 (5.27.13): Interviews with 2013 Ironman Brazil Winners, Timothy O’Donnell and Dr. Amanda Stevens, Ironman 70.3 St. Polten Results, New Orleans 5150 Results, Challenge Rimini Results, On Location with Roger Thompson at the 24 hour Mt. Bike Relay Race in Spokane, Washington and so much more.

Timothy O’Donnell Wins 2013 Ironman Brasil

Tim O'Donnel wins 2013 Ironman Brasil

Photo Credit: Ironman.com. O’Donnell congratulated by six-time Ironman world champion, Mark Allen.

Timothy O’Donnell  had a rough start to the 2013 season with a bike crash in Ironman 70.3 San Juan, an off day at Ironman 70.3 California and flatted out at Ironman 70.3 St. Croix but today in Florianopolis, Brasil he was firing on all cylinders. 

Endurance Hour Podcast #70, Ironman Texas Recap

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #70 (5.20.13): Ironman Texas Recap, Ironman 70.3 Florida Results, 5150 Kansas Results, Roger’s 24 hour Mt. Bike Race, Acclimation Tips for Ironman 70.3 Honu, Eats of the Week and so much more.

Inside the Memorial Hermann Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at The Woodlands, Texas

Ironman Sports Medicine Institute Memorial HermannThe Memorial Hermann Ironman Sports Medicine Institute officially cut the ribbon on its third Houston-area location on Wednesday at the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital.  It’s a 20,000 square foot facility offering physician services, physical therapy, human performance testing, strength and conditioning, and nutrition counseling. 

Ironman Swim Start Pilot

Ironman Swim Start PilotIn an effort to improve athlete satisfaction and reduce athlete anxiety during the swim portion of the race, IRONMAN will test different swim race starts and other course enhancements in 2013.

“IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events have always been operated at a level above the industry standard and we are continuously looking for ways to improve and adjust,” says Jeff Edwards, IRONMAN Vice President of Operations, North America. “Minor changes can make a big difference as it relates to reducing athlete anxiety in the water.”  

Endurance Hour Podcast #69, Ironman Weekend Wrap

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #69  (5.7.13): Ironman 70.3 St. George Recap with interviews from Brent McMahon and Meredith Kessler, Training Peaks Pro Data from St. George,  Ironman Australia Recap with an interview with Luke Bell, Ironman 70.3 St. Croix recap, Wildflower Long Course Recap, Eats of the Week and so much more.

Ironman 70.3 World Championship Will Rotate Globally in 2014

IM703WCVegasBeginning in 2014, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships will take place at rotating locations across the globe, the World Triathlon Corporation announced today.

“Having the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship change locations from year to year will provide our athletes with the opportunity to race on some of the best courses and in some of the most beautiful places in the world,” said Andrew Messick, chief executive officer of World Triathlon Corporation. “We are looking forward to bringing the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship to some of the top venues globally that will allow for more athletes outside of the United States to participate in a World Championship event.”

Endurance Hour Podcast #68, Ironman 70.3 St. George Pro Panel

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #68 (5.3.13):  Special On Assignment Episode: 2013 Ironman 70.3 St. George pro panel press conference featuring Leanda Cave, Meredith Kessler, Heather Wurtele, Kelly Williamson, Andy Potts, Jordan Rapp, Ben Hoffman, Andrew Starykowicz, and Sebastian Kienle moderated by Ironman World Champion, Greg Welch.

Endurance Hour Podcast #67, Eneko Llanos

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #67 (4.30.13):  Eneko Llanos Interview with Matt Lieto (@33:30-1:01), Ironman 70.3 Honu Contest Update (@2:30-4:00), Ironman 70.3 St. George Pro List (@5:00-11:00), St. Anthony’s Race Recap (@11:00-17:00),  Alistair Brownlee Runs an Open 10K (@24:00-33:30), Interview with Guinness World Record setting cyclist, Greg Gervais (@1:02-1:19), Eats of the Week (@1:19:00-1:23:00) and much more!

2013 ITU WTS San Diego Elite Men Highlights

Alister Brownlee Wins 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego

Photo Paul Phillips Competitive Image

Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee hadn’t raced an ITU event since the London 2012 Olympic Games, but the Gold medallist showed nothing had changed when he lead from start to finish in his 13th ITU World Triathlon Series win in San Diego on Saturday in a performance that was simply breathtaking in it’s complete dominance over a quality field.

2013 ITU WTS San Diego Elite Women Highlights

Gwen Jorgensen at the 2013 Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego.

Photo: Paul Phillips / Competitive Image

Gwen Jorgensen ran her way into the history books in San Diego on Friday, becoming the first U.S woman to win an ITU World Triathlon Series race on the back of a scintillating final leg.

Endurance Hour Podcast #66, Ironman 70.3 New Orleans and Haley Chura

Endurance Hour Podcast with Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson

Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #66 (4.23.13):  Ironman 70.3 New Orleans Recap with Matt Lieto (@20:00-28:00), Haley Chura Interview (@35:00-1:03), ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego Recap (@1:04-1:22),  the Eats of the Week (@1:23-1:28) and much more!