Today John McGovern reports about an easy century and a most excellent BBQ. Total time in the saddle so far – 747 miles for our intrepid reporter.
by John McGovern, May 24, 2009
At the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Austria, Chris McCormack won the title by 3 seconds and Sandra Wallenhorst came from behind on the run to take the women’s race.
Belgian Bert Jammaer defended his title of 2008 and captured the 2009 Ironman Lanzarote in a time of 8:54:03. Scot Bella Bayliss ran away with the win in the women’s event and thus repeated her win of 2008, but this time with a new name.
The previous day had taken its toll on the group and featured on today’s “menu” were meatballs for breakfast, an easy recovery ride to Bollnas for the bandy party, and a bit of the Simpsons and Family Guy on TV. A perfect day in Sweden.
“When you’re going through hell, keep going, or, don’t give a dying man a sugar free drink!” are some things John McGovern experienced or overheard on day 5 of the Tour of Sweden. But you can live vicariously through him.
When legendary road cyclist and mountain biker Steve Larsen took on triathlon in 2001, he hit the old paradigms of the sport like a comet.
A long day in the sun has worn out our intrepid reporter John McGovern. But he has stories of “stolen” pancakes, an incredible castle, a race to the liquor store, sabotage and a 138 mile ride along the shore of a lake.
Steve Larsen is gone too young. Yes, he will be mourned, and remembered. But if you knew him, you knew there was more to him than stellar race results.
A moose, a storm, and an uphill race are some of the things John McGovern encountered during the 3rd day of the Tour of Sweden. He also still appears quite enthusiastic and not yet too worn out.
The phenomenal cycling talent, who was an inspiration and friend to fans as well as those who knew him in industry, is gone of an apparent heart attack suffered while training
Tara Llanes’ impressive resume include National Championship titles in downhill, dual slalom and 4-cross, but a horrific accident during the Jeep King of the Mountain finale in Sept. of 2007 changed her life.
Navy SEAL and extraordinary ultra athlete who has conquered Ultraman, Badwater, Ironman, and many 100-mile ultra runs, underwent surgery for a heart defect that make his athletic achievments even more amazing.
Our science editor, Jonathan Toker, traveled to the Galapagos Islands. Alas, he did not unearth the mystery of how triathletes evolved. But he did see some pretty neat stuff