<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[K226 Triathlon News]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/rss.ashx]]></link><atom:link href="http://www.k226.com/news/rss.ashx" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description><![CDATA[K226 Triathlon News]]></description><ttl><![CDATA[20]]></ttl><language><![CDATA[en-us]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[The Horseman Cometh]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=207]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=207]]></guid><description><![CDATA[The Horseman Xtreme Triathlon is continuing the tradition of the world’s toughest and most spectacular long distance 226k triathlon races such as the Norseman and Celtman. This epic event will take place for the first time on the 14th September 2013 against the stunning backdrop of Dartmoor National Park in southern UK.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Decaman / Iron Distance Challenge]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=206]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=206]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Tri Limits and the Ulster Cancer Foundation bring you Ireland’s toughest triathlon – the Northern Ireland Decaman/Iron Distance Challenge.  The event takes place from 6th-15th July 2012 at Eskragh Lough,Dungannon. The Northern Ireland Decaman involves a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile cycle followed by a marathon (26.2miles) – each day for 10 days! OR there is the option to enter an Iron Distance, which is purely 1 day of the Decaman!]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farlow, Crawford win sixth Challenge Wanaka]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=205]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=205]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Australia's Aaron Farlow came through a strong field to win the sixth edition of the long-course Challenge Wanaka triathlon on Saturday. Farlow broke the tape in 8:41:53, 10 minutes ahead of defending champion Jamie Whyte of Auckland with Aucklander Kieran Doe another six minutes behind in third.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triathlon legend Dave Scott scheduled to attend HITS Corpus Christi, TX]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=204]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=204]]></guid><description><![CDATA[After introducing a national, year-long series in Palm Springs, CA and kicking off 2012 in Naples, FL, HITS Triathlon Series will bring two days of swimming, biking and running across five distances to Southeast Texas with an event in Corpus Christi February 18-19. As an added bonus to HITS triathletes, six-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott will be present to deliver a guest address at Friday evening's Athlete Welcome Dinner and will remain on-site for the duration of the event.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israman, Eilat, Israel]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=203]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=203]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Israman, the grueling Iron Man competition that is ranked as one of the top 10 most challenging long triathlons in the world, will take place on January 20, 2012 in the coastal resort town of Eilat, Israel. The full Israman competition includes a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride followed by a 42.2 km run.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenge Wanaka goes live!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=202]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=202]]></guid><description><![CDATA[All the action at Challenge Wanaka has never been easier to follow with live TV coverage, the new SmartPhone app and a live TXT update service. All the main race action will be shown over live online TV with expert commentary and the opportunity for virtual spectators all over the world to witness the excitement of the race along with the spectacular scenery of this demanding course.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[70.3 Japan will have Kona Slots]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=201]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=201]]></guid><description><![CDATA[IRONMAN 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan will take place on June 24, 2012  in Tokoname City, AICHI, JAPAN. The entry will open in January. Our race has decided to become a qualifying Ironman World Championship! The number of slots has not yet determined. Situated near the city of Nagoya in the Aichi Prefecture, Japan's fourth largest city, the race unfolds in the Tokoname City precinct surrounding the Centrair International Airport, a spacious and scenic area south of the city.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half Full Triathlon becomes Rev3 Triathlon.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=200]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=200]]></guid><description><![CDATA[The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF) and REVOLUTION3 (Rev3) Triathlon today announced a new, multifaceted partnership that establishes UCF’s TEAM FIGHT as the official national charity beneficiary of the Rev3 Triathlon Series. In addition, Rev3 has agreed to become an official partner of UCF’s annual Half Full Triathlon, donating its time and resources to help promote and produce the event.   Half Full Triathlon will become an official race in the Rev3 Triathlon Series.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key West, Florida new Full & Half Distance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=199]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=199]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Set Up Events are very excited to announce the creation of a brand new Iron and Half Iron Distance triathlon in Key West, Florida scheduled for Saturday January 12, 2013 - The Bone Island Tri.  Set Up Events will add this great event to its schedule in 2013 making it the 2nd Iron distance triathlon on the 2013 calendar.  Alongside the PPD Beach2Battleship event,]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Iron to Change Name to Mi Titanium]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=198]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=198]]></guid><description><![CDATA[The race directors saw an opportunity to offer a Full Distance Triathlon in the state of Michigan, due to their previous success of their inaugural race in June 2011, the Grand Rapids Triathlon; a Sprint, Olympic and Half Triathlon event.  The Mi Titanium full triathlon will consist of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighter out to break triathlon record]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=197]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=197]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Robert Verhelst certainly knows how to attract attention. Last September, on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, he completed the 26-mile running portion of an Ironman triathlon wearing 50 pounds of full firefighter gear, including air tank and helmet.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race for Free - 2012 Full Vineman!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=196]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=196]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Beginning in 2006 the Full Vineman Triathlon offered up a program where one could buy two entries and receive a third one at no cost. Once again we will have this promotion in 2012!  This offer applies only to three people signing up for the Full Vineman individual event.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawn eyes slice of history at Port of Tauranga Half]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=195]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=195]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Experienced triathlete Jo Lawn is going back to basics in her quest to become the most successful woman in the history of Port of Tauranga Half. Lawn will become the first woman to win the title four times with victory in Saturday's 23rd running of one of the country's most enduring and endearing triathlons.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[REV3 Races Across America to Fight Cancer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=194]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=194]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Revolution3 triathlon is excited to announce “Run Across America”. On Monday, March 26 the Rev3 staff will begin an epic journey across America. Ten people, 21 days, 3121 miles, one goal: to raise $100,000 for the Ulman Cancer Fund.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macca & Crowie return for the 2nd Christmas eve Sluggo triathlon.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=193]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=193]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Sluggos, dick-stickers, banana hammocks. There are many names, and not all of them complimentary, for men's swimwear. this is the mandatory race uniform for the event. No race wheels or aero helmets are allowed!!!]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ironman Doe races through rain in big win]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=192]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=192]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Triathlete Kieran Doe was hoping to find out how much his dreadlocks slowed him down. Instead of seeing how fast he could go on a hot day he was instead given a lesson in how much they weighed him down. Heavy rain at Saturday's Rotorua Half Ironman led to testing conditions for all, with some surely wishing they had kept their wetsuits on for the entire race.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPIC Dartmouth awarded 2013 Worlds Long Course Qualifying Spots]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=191]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.k226.com/news/newsItem.aspx?id=191]]></guid><description><![CDATA[EPIC Dartmouth has been awarded Qualifying Spots for the 2013 World Long Course Triathlon Championships in Belfort, France.  We are hard at work creating this new long-distance Age Grouper race experience, and it is very gratifying to have those efforts recognized by the award of these World Qualifying Spots for our Male & Female Age Group Champions.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT]]></pubDate></item></channel></rss>
