Klagenfurt to take on Ironman Austria. This was to be the biggest and most successful Pirate expedition yet.Many people see the Ironman triathlon as the ultimate one-day endurance event. A 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, finished off with a

was second at Kona last year, broke the record for an Ironman-distance race at this year's Challenge Roth, which must have come as a surprise to Belgium's Marino Vanhoenacker at Ironman Austria, who had set a record only the week before. Raelert's time was 7

My Tri ProfileAge.... 32I have been running for... 4 yearsStrengths... Perseverance, mental strengthWeaknesses... A good looking bikeIronman experience... The Longest Day (UK) 11hrs 26mins , IM Switzerland10hrs 46 mins , IM Austria 10hrs 30 mins

Renaissance, a 140-year Turkish occupation and a 19th-century alliance with Austria. Running through the heart of the city is the mighty Danube River, which divides the city into the separate districts of Buda and Pest. Competitors run along its banks

panorama in Austria or beneath New York's iconic Manhattan skyline, our line-up spans the world. Discover 10Ks, halfs, marathons and ultras in unforgettable surroundings, from once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Jamaica and Morocco to European races just a

and she simply does not give up. Many have said she reminds them of one Chrissie Wellington.Mary Beth Ellis (US)The 34-year-old raced her first Ironman in July, in Austria. She won in 8:43:44, which made her the third-fastest woman over the distance. A

successfully helped seven novices to international age-group standard. One of his longer standing clients is Sir Rocco Forte, who has come 11th in the world triathlon championships for the Olympic distance and second for his age group in the Austria Ironman

qualities, as Candy’s subsequent time in Austria was a few seconds over 12:30. In time honoured fashion, he was beaten by a girl – Monique, who had come in exactly half an hour earlier. Monique cruises round the Bala Middle Distance TriathlonIt was Candy

attempt in Austria in July. Barlist’s mum, Val, even made the trip. She wanted to see what all the fuss was about having been bored rigid by her son about his IM exploits for years (me thinks she’s still bored rigid …) She was a great supporter

good than could be done by running that mile."BAD HABIT: You forgo sunscreen Runners are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer than non-runners, say doctors at the Medical University of Graz in Austria. The occurrence of skin abnormalities