RUNNING THE R.O.
The Rouge-Orleans is a landmark race in Louisiana.
HOW ANNIE GOT HER GUN
The dusty trail to stardom that landed native Arkansan Gail Davis on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
CYCLING EVENTS GEAR UP FOR FUTURE GROWTH
From statewide stage races to single-day community festivals, cycling events draw millions of spectators and some of the best international athletes to one of the world’s most exciting sports.
UNNATA AERIAL YOGA
Hammocks aren’t just for resting anymore. Unnata Aerial Yoga is a new blend of traditional yoga with the physical training of an aerial acrobat.
GET TO KNOW A RACE DIRECTOR: SOUTH AFRICA 70.3’S PAUL WOLFF
IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa takes place this weekend in East London. Race director Paul Wolff talks about the sold out race and the country’s triathlon scene.
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS SHOW AT VERIZON
Photographer Zoie Clift went to Saturday night’s PBR Lucas Oil Touring Pro Series at Verizon Arena. That’s PBR as in Professional Bull Riders, not, you know, the other PBR.
FIFTH TIME COULD BE THE CHARM
Four-time Olympian Danielle Scott-Arruda took off the entire 2010 season to give birth to her first child, Julianne. Last month, the 39-year-old confirmed she was back.
ROUGE-ORLEANS
Louisiana lands an ultra on the levee.
PROFILE: MACKENZIE MADISON’S TYR CARBON RACE KIT
A review of one of the most high-performance race suits available.
GET TO KNOW A RACE DIRECTOR: IRONMAN MONT-TREMBLANT’S DOMINIQUE PICHÉ
There’s no shortage of experience behind this new race.
NEW ORLEANS’ MOTHER CHURCH
Damaged by Katrina, an African American icon will one day reopen as a training center.
ONE TRIATHLETE, 10 QUESTIONS: JESSE THOMAS
Rev3 Portland is next up for this Wildflower sensation.
ONE TRIATHLETE, 10 QUESTIONS: JODIE SWALLOW
Last year’s 70.3 World Champion on Coke, her 6-pack, and Rihanna.
ONE TRIATHLETE, 10 QUESTIONS: LINSEY CORBIN
Every month we track down a pro and subject them to a round of 10 questions. This month, Montana-made Linsey Corbin spoke to us as she prepares to fly to Chile.
ONE TRIATHLETE, 10 QUESTIONS: JULIE DIBENS
Who knew peanut butter, cream cheese, and hugs could fuel victories?
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARDI GRAS HALF-MARATHON HAD SOME REALLY FAST TIMES POSTED
One of the greatest half-marathon fields assembled for a U.S. race took to the streets of New Orleans as part of the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, and the competition lived up to its billing.
MARDI GRAS MARATHON HAS TAKEN A TURN IN A NEW DIRECTION
The final day in February ushers in the debut of the Mardi Gras Marathon under a new direction, course and name: the Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & Half-Marathon.
ANDY POTTS SETS COURSE RECORD IN OCHSNER IRONMAN 70.3 NEW ORLEANS
Andy Potts made the miles look effortless on his way to a course record at the Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans on Sunday. The 34-year old racer of Colorado Springs won the race in a time of 3:43:44.
LINETH CHEPKIRUI REPEATS AS CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC WOMEN’S CHAMPION
Donned in a bright pink racing jersey and bib number 201, Lineth Chepkirui, 22, of Bomet, Kenya, kept up a commanding pace throughout the 10K distance, winning in 30:43 to successfully defend her women’s title and achieve a personal record.
ULTRARUNNING POWER COUPLE MAKES GRAND SLAM HISTORY
The Fergusons do the miles together.
HOW I WRITE: KEVIN BROCKMEIER
Kevin Brockmeier writes stories that are inventive and bend toward the fantastic. His latest collection, The View From the Seventh Layer, gives readers another glimpse into the author’s storytelling portal, which is routinely described as meticulous, imaginative, lyrical and empathetic.
NEW ORLANDO ARENA SET FOR FALL ’10 TIPOFF
A sports landmark is in the works in downtown Orlando, Fla. The Amway Center, which is scheduled to open in fall 2010, will be home to the NBA’s Orlando Magic and at 875,000 sq. ft. (81,290 sq m) and 8.75 acres (3.5 ha) it will nearly triple the size of the Orlando Magic’s current home arena.