Ironman

Exclusive | My bizarre tongue symptom turned out to be stage 4 cancer — but I still trained for a Half Ironman during chemo

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Exclusive | My bizarre tongue symptom turned out to be stage 4 cancer — but I still trained for a Half Ironman during chemo

It’s safe to say most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman less than three months after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again, most people aren’t Keith Giffney. Most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again — most … Read more

Luxury hotels, $30K bikes — Ironman triathlons a relative breeze for the rich

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Luxury hotels, K bikes — Ironman triathlons a relative breeze for the rich

These ultra-rich endurance athletes are trying to buy their way to the finish line. One percenters are shelling out beaucoup bucks to train for and compete in Ironman XC, a grueling test where participants subject themselves to 2.4 miles of swimming; a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. To prepare for the ultimate challenge, … Read more