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10 Life Lessons I Learned In 2015
By Whitney Tizzano, Manager of Fundraising Programs Everyone’s IRONMAN journey is different. The motivation, preparation, and race day is unique for each athlete, spectator, and volunteer. This is my IRONMAN journey and what managing our first TEAM IMF team, spending 44 days on the road, traveling 15,000 miles, and sending 10,470 emails taught me about IRONMAN,…
Read MoreIM 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 MoreIRONMAN Foundation Gives Back to the Greater Cambridge Community
The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $35,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Cambridge, Maryland community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Maryland presented by Transamerica triathlon taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2015. The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund provides community and volunteer grant opportunities to non-profit…
Read MoreIRONMAN Foundation Makes an Impact in Madison
The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $65,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Madison, Wisconsin community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Wisconsin triathlon taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2015. The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund provides community and volunteer grant opportunities to non-profit organizations where U.S. IRONMAN® events…
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 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®…
Read MoreBehind 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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