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Triathlete? Or Toddler?
Marathons, Ironman Races and (perhaps) a preview of the Olympics
Well, it’s has been a fantastic week and we’re carving out a bit of time to commemorate, celebrate, and congratulate all of our customers, sponsored athletes, and friends who put it on the line over the last seven days.
We're ready for spring.
Can you believe that it is mid-March already? That means, spring is (theoretically) just around the corner. We also think it means that someone needs to let Mother Nature know that she can release her icy grip on a good bit of the country.
Why Coeur Supports The Women's Cycling Association
Three, Two, One. Things in Triathlon, Cycling, and Running that Inspire Us
Happy Tuesday everyone! We hope you all had a great holiday weekend. As a small business, we end up working most of the weekends but it’s not a chore because we did go for a run on Sunday morning. Plus, the atmosphere in the office is decidedly more relaxed than during the week
Coeur's (not so) Secret Tips for Ironman Arizona
Swim Tip: It’s pretty well known that the lake curves a bit. Some competitors like to start on the left and follow the buoys and many/most others like to stay to the right to try and cut off some of the course. One suggestion is to (sshh…don’t tell) stay in the middle. You might get some surprisingly clear water. No promises though.
Swim Tip: The swim exit is usually up a set of stairs. It always seems like it is one stair short. Plus, the water can be a bit murky, so the stairs can be somewhat hard to see. Maybe this isn't really a tip. More of a warning. Just be careful getting out. There...now it's a tip.
IMAZ Coeur-se review
Course Review – Ironman Arizona
Ironman Arizona (“IMAZ”) has a unique place on the Ironman Circuit. It was originally an early season race that was held in April. Despite the flat’ish terrain, it was an absolute terror. Temperatures frequently soared into the high 90’s, winds howled and sand storms of haboob caliber were known to rise up on the Beeline highway.
Mercifully, the organizers moved the date to November and now it is a race of a different flavor. Rather than a sand encrusted death march, it now viewed as a great venue for your first assault on the distance or an opportunity to set a new PR.
But don’t for a minute think it is easy. It is still an Ironman and 140.6 miles is a long ways even in a car!
So with that as a backdrop, let us give you our thoughts on the course. By the way, we have a few semi-secret tips that we can share. Shoot us a note at info@coeursports.com and put IMAZ tips in the title. We’ll be glad to send them your way.
The Swim
Coeur's Kona Race Report Part II
Kristin Schwieger & Hailey Manning
This was my second time to the Big Island for World Championships, so I was more calm and relaxed then I can remember. When my alarm went off at 4:30, I ate breakfast and headed to the pier. After getting body marked and my bike set and ready to go, I just sat in a quiet spot on the pier waiting for the word to hit the water.
Heart and Courage at Ironman Hawaii
So, why does that matter? To answer that question, we’ll have to go back a couple of months.
