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Differences and Similarities between Ironman Triathlon and Half Ironman Triathlon

The World Triathlon Corporation, also known as WTC; organizes a number of triathlons races every year. Among these popular annual series of triathlon races; the Ironman and Half Ironman Triathlons are debatably the most popular. These two annual races are typically long distances endurance and stamina challenges for triathletes, and are known to attract some of the most elite triathletes from around the world. Similarly, these triathlon races are closely followed by sports fans from around the world and the winners of these triathlon series are known to enjoy almost instant worldwide recognition, post victory. Bearing in mind the significance of these triathlon races; let's look at the differences and similarities between the two. Both are organized by the World Triathlon Corporation Both the Half Ironman Triathlon series, also known as Ironman 70.3, and Ironman Triathlon are organized by the World Triathlon Corporation, and in both triathlon series, triathletes compete

An Introduction to the Thrills and Excitement of Cyclocross Racing

The allure of sports, for both professional athletes and fans, lies in the excitement and thrills that many sports provide. Among these many sports, cyclocross racing, or cyclo-X as it also referred to; is known for its fair share of excitement, alongside the uniqueness of this popular sport. In a true sense, cyclo-X is an endurance of an athlete’s stamina and endurance and even as you get to know more about this sport; you will know this to be true. Read further for an in-depth introduction to the thrills and excitement of cyclocross . What is Cyclo-X Racing? It is fair to say that cyclo-X is not as well-known a sport as perhaps motor racing, among other sports. This is exactly why this sport needs to find its place in the spotlight, and even more, people should know of its merits. By definition, cyclo-X is a variation of bicycle racing. However, it is rather unique in comparison to standard bicycle racing.   Cyclo-X combines bicycle racing with a number of short la

Everything You Need to Know About the Half Iron Man

If you are into extreme sports that truly test human endurance and stamina; you should probably watch out for the Half Ironman . Nope! The Half Ironman isn't an obscure alternative to the Ironman; it is in fact widely followed among a series of varying triathlon races organized by the reputed WTC or World Triathlon Corporation. There are multiple reasons to follow this series of triathlon races, and one is guaranteed that this grand race is no less thrilling than the Olympic Triathlon or the more widely known Ironman Triathlon. A Race against Time The defining factor that sets triathlons apart from other races is the fact that these races have competitors racing against time, more than racing against each other. The same can be said for the Half Ironman that has a stipulated cut-off time of 8 hours and 30 minutes. It is not unusual for many of the world’s most elite athletes to complete these races in under 4 hours and the Half Iron Man is a series of races, conducte