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The race for the win at the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship is over. Chris McCormack and Chrissie Wellington were crowned champions. But who are the folks that balance their work and their families with their passion for the Ironman? Along with photographer Rich Cruse, we sought to capture a cross section of age-group participants who do just that.
So what’s the secret behind Will Gadd’s success on the rocks, ice, in the air and underground? I recently caught up with Gadd to talk about various aspects of his life of adventure.
With the four kids tucked safely in bed, Scott Kaplan would plop in front of the television, taking in the Padres. His in-game snack? A dozen DoubleStuf Oreo cookies.
Okay. You’ve chased the perfect turn down the trails of beautiful ski resorts for years. It has been a blast. Still is, but...Maybe this season, it’s time to take the next step.
Chris McCormack had won every major triathlon on the planet except the one he wanted the most. On Saturday, October 13, on his sixth try, he finally got the monkey off his back when he put together the perfect race, held off Craig Alexander and won the Ford Ironman World Championship.
The Road is Calling
The road race season in Michigan kicked off in April with Spring Training Series Races in Ann Arbor and Waterford and the Ciociaro Can Am Challenge Series in Windsor. Now that roadies are all warmed up, it's time to stretch their legs in some good old-fashioned road and criterium racing. In the coming weeks road cyclists can look forward to the Grattan Race Series kick-off, the Cone Azalia Classic road race, the Tour of Kensington Valley, the Priority Health Tour De Leelanau, the Tour De Gaslight Criterium and in June, a race that is quickly becoming a favorite among all racers, citizen and professional alike - The Superior Bike Fest in Marquette.
Bad News, Good News, More Questions
I just received a grim e-mail to end an otherwise unremarkable day. The subject line read "Ryan Shay Autopsy Released."
Going Clubbing
I don't remember exactly when I joined my first running club, but I have vivid memories of the club itself. It was the Ann Arbor (Michigan) Track Club, and someone I'd met at a race must have persuaded me to attend a track workout.
Killer Intervals
Spring is here—time to defrost those legs. After hours of winter base miles, cyclists can start getting serious with short, intense intervals sessions targeted at addressing weaknesses and honing strengths.