2013 IM 70.3 Events

Melanie McQuaid race stories from Ironman 70.3 events

Ironman 70.3 Australian Pro Championships and Ironman 70.3 Shepparton 4:15 Race Time

This is a two part race report since I have sorely neglected my updates and feel that with the races somewhat far in the rearview its best to update both in a short-ish double report.  I was 5th at the Australian Pro Champs in Mandurah and 2nd at the IM 70.3 Shepparton event. The first …

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2013 IM 70.3 Tremblant – Racing In La Belle Province Doesn’t Disappoint

During my tenure as a mountain bike professional I was fortunate to race in Quebec numerous times on the World and Canada Cup circuit.  There were a number of years where I travelled to Mont Tremblant to enjoy the awesome trails and beautiful village.  This year I returned to enjoy the paved surfaces and aquatic …

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2013 Oceanside 70.3

The spring kickoff for Ironman racing in North America was last Saturday in sunny Oceanside, California.  The field was stacked, particularly on the women’s side, so as returning 2012 champion I had a formidable challenge to repeat.  70.3 racing at early 2013 international events has been inspiring, with eye popping splits and real breakthrough performances.  …

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