the TV executives, and before long the Ironman drama was on the tube, the world was watching, and a new sport was born.
It took off fast, for besides the challenge and reward of dealing with three sports, triathlons offer the benefits of cross-training, as well as fewer injuries than single sport intensity can produce.
The Ironman remains the showcase, but grassroots popularity is based on shorter, more humane events. A 1500-meter swim, 25-mile bike and 10-kilometer run would be typical, with a winning time around two hours. Often called a Tinman in deference to the