triathlons

Exclusive | I got rectal cancer at 47 — I was fit and healthy except for this one symptom

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Exclusive | I got rectal cancer at 47 — I was fit and healthy except for this one symptom

Marcus Wendling toughed out a half Ironman — a grueling triathlon consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run — in just under six hours. He thought the May 2023 race was his greatest physical challenge — until he was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer months later at the … 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