Posts by Kaitlin Brunner
IM Arizona – Behind The Scenes
IRONMAN Arizona: November 15th, 2015 When athletes imagine their race day at IRONMAN Arizona, persistent rain and chilly temperatures are the last thing on everyone’s mind. Yet, there we were…it was race day in Tempe and folks were trying to stay dry (and warm) any way they could. Black garbage bags may be catching on as…
Read MoreIMF Behind The Scenes: IRONMAN Florida
Situated on the breezy oasis of Panama City Beach, IRONMAN Florida is a favorite among many IRONMAN Athletes for its flat & fast course. The week leading up to race day brought higher than normal temperatures, as well as some intense humidity, which was a big turn-around from the freezing temps in 2014. But we…
Read MoreIMF Behind The Scenes: IRONMAN Louisville
KENTUCKY – The state known for its Bourbon & BBQ proudly claims Louisville as its own. An eclectic, bustling city with southern roots, beautiful fall weather, and a love for IRONMAN Athletes, Louisville proved that October really is the perfect time for an IRONMAN in Kentucky. On an idealic Sunday in October, over 100 IRONMAN Foundation Athletes…
Read MoreIMF Behind The Scenes: IMCHOO
The city of Chattanooga is a great host to our athletes as they tackle the 140.6 (+4) at IM CHOO. The swim is fast, the run is hilly, and the volunteers/spectators are some of the best on the circuit. The IRONMAN Foundation had an amazing week supporting 300 of our Foundation Athletes as they chased their…
Read MoreBehind The Scenes at IM Lake Placid
IRONMAN Lake Placid never fails to be a great race. The community, athletes, and volunteers all rally together to make an incredible atmosphere filled with inspiration and support. The race may be over but the impact from IRONMAN Foundation Athletes is still going strong! This year, IRONMAN Foundation Athletes gave back $66,000 in grant funding…
Read MoreIMF Gives Back to Lake Placid
The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund will give $66,000 in grant funding to initiatives and groups in the greater Lake Placid, New York area as part of the IRONMAN® Lake Placid triathlon taking place on Sunday, July 26, 2015. The IRONMAN Lake Placid event is one of the oldest and most prestigious of the IRONMAN events…
Read MoreThe Foundation Gives Back to CDA
The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund will distribute $60,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Couer d’Alene, Idaho community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN Coeur d’ALene triathlon taking place on Sunday, June 28. The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund provides community and volunteer grant opportunities to non-profit organizations where U.S. IRONMAN®…
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Behind The Scenes At IRONMAN Texas
The 2015 IRONMAN Texas race is in the books and it was a hot and humid one! The race may be over but the impact from IRONMAN Foundation Athletes is still going strong! This year, IRONMAN Foundation athletes gave back over $120,000 in grant funding to local nonprofit groups surrounding the course at IRONMAN Texas! 170 triathletes…
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