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Articles by Herbert Krabel

Weekend Box May 18, 2014

We cover Ironman Lanzarote, 70.3 Barcelona, XTERRA Southeast, the Memphis in May mud fest and much more in this Weekend Box of May 18, 2014.

Docherty, Williamson in Texas

Kiwi Bevan Docherty unleashed a run of fury to capture the 2014 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas in 8:09:37. Texan Kelly Williamson took the women’s title and possibly her finest win in 8:54:42.

A man with an unselfish attitude

During the Waldo County YMCA Tri in Maine, a triathlete crashed hard because of a car who pulled into the road, and fellow competitor Roberto Lopez-Anido stopped to assist and direct traffic.

A few words with Alicia Kaye

Alicia Kaye had a great 2013 season with big wins at St. Anthony’s, Cap Tex and Oceanside and is about to defend that Lifetime Cap Tex title in Austin again. We checked in with her to see what else she is up to.

Injured by a car while racing

Joe Anderson was passing another triathlete during the bike segment of the Waldo County YMCA triathlon when according to the Bangor Daily News a car pulled out of a driveway and caused a collision.

We Noticed: Hanseeno, B70..

This time we noticed the ultra light Hanseeno cycling shoes, the b70 core shorts, the Almanzo 100 gravel race, a nifty cycling accessible coffee shop and more.

Challenge Bahrain – $500,000

The Challenge Family announced a new half distance race in Bahrain with a very impressive $500,000 prize purse for Pros – eclipsing money offered at all other races of that distance by a massive margin.

Fast Aussie Katey Gibb

Aussie age grouper Katey Gibb started triathlon recently but she is already tearing it up. At 70.3 Busselton she won her age group and finished 4th overall.

The one and only Nils Nilsen

Nils Nilsen is one of the finest shooters in triathlon and he is also a super nice guy who is highly respected by other industry folks and media people alike.

Bike splits at Challenge Roth

We looked closer at the fastest bike splits of triathletes at Challenge Roth over the years compared to those who rode the 112 miles as part of a relay.

2014 Spy Belgian Waffle Ride

The Spy Belgian Waffle Ride is a tough event in SoCal that challenges even seasoned Pros with a distance of 134.5 miles and 10,276 feet of elevation gain.