👋Welcome back, Last Week Was a Circus (The Good Kind)
We’re excited to bring you our new publication The Daily Split — a sharp, fast, daily hit of triathlon and endurance-running news, training gold, gear leaks, pro gossip, and race intel that actually matters. The same Team behind Tri247 (and a few other projects we’re launching soon - stay tuned…
Picture this: You're mid-bike split, heart rate spiking, when suddenly the universe drops a lap-counting fiasco, slot-rule plot twists, and a Kenyan sprint finish that'd make your Strava jealous. That's your past seven days in endurance land—triathlon served up T100 theater in Dubai while running wrapped majors with photo-finish drama.
🏆 Headlines: Last Week's Wildest Turns
Your rapid-fire roundup of what had the feeds on fire. (Pro tip: These links are clickable—because who has time for manual tabs?)
IRONMAN Slots Get a Fairness Glow-Up → Starting this weekend at Arizona, Kona qualifiers split by gender pools matching starter ratios. Retro-bonus: 44 extra women's slots from earlier races. Because nothing says "equality" like fixing the math mid-season. Dive in→
Laura Siddall Unpacks 70.3 Worlds: Knibb's Reign Ends, LCB's Emotional Double → In Marbella, Lucy Charles-Barclay snagged her second 70.3 title (4:12:45), outrunning a fading Taylor Knibb amid calf cramps and Norwegian showdowns. Siddall calls it a "fine line" masterclass—run legs decided it all. Sid's full take→
Dubai T100 Men's Race: Lap-Gate Chaos Crowns Pearson (Eventually) → Faulty boards + miscounts = extra loops for frontrunners, 13 early finishers DQ'd, and Morgan Pearson (USA) confirmed winner after a protest probe. Marten Van Riel's takedown? PTO's "worst day ever." Triathlon's blooper reel is here. Chaos report →
Dubai T100 Women: Derron Hammers Home, Title Race Tightens → Julie Derron (SUI) blitzed to victory (1:52:14), closing the gap on series leader Kate Waugh. No drama, just dominant pacing—Qatar finale's gonna be fireworks. Women's wrap →
IRONMAN Arizona 2025: Dailey's Epic Farewell Win, Koolhaas Crushes Long's Hopes → Simone Dailey (GBR) erased a 10-min swim deficit with a blistering bike (24.86mph) and sub-3hr run to claim her career-best victory in 8:37:17—then dropped the mic on her pro retirement. Men's side? Menno Koolhaas (NED) led wire-to-wire (swim-to-finish dominance) to deny home-crowd fave Sam Long by 8:29. Tempe's swan song after 20 years—Kona slots locked for the podium. "I came to win it... the perfect day." – Menno Koolhaas Full results→
BBC's Sara Cox Crushes 135-Mile Ultra for Charity Glory → In a rain-lashed epic from Kielder Forest to Pudsey (that's 5+ marathons' worth of hills), Sara Cox hauled Pudsey Bear across the finish for Children in Need's 40th bash. Weather woes, tears, and "pain like never before" couldn't stop her—raised £7M+ (smashing Vernon Kay's record), with Prince William's crumpet-fueled pep talk sealing the vibe. "Ridiculous idea," she laughed post-finish. Ultra-inspo for your next long run. Full story →
📅 Upcoming Races: Our Top Picks
T100 Qatar – Age Group World Championship Lusail, Qatar The official season finale of the T100 Triathlon World Tour. Full 100 km distance plus sprint option, with 10 age-group slots to the T100 World Championship per category. Rouvy offers the complete course for virtual training. Register Here
Challenge Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE Unique island racing inside a wildlife reserve—swim alongside turtles, cycle past free-roaming animals, and finish with family-friendly resort recovery. Middle and long-distance options available. Register Here
IRONMAN New Zealand Taupō, New Zealand The longest-running IRONMAN outside Kona (25+ years strong): 3.8km freshwater swim in Lake Taupō, rolling bike through stunning NZ landscapes, and a flat, spectator-lined lakeside run. Community vibes with Manaaki warmth—ideal season opener for legends in the making. Registration open with early bird deadline Feb 27, 2026.
Endurance Cuicuilco Mexico City Race on historic grounds around the ancient Cuicuilco pyramid at 2,300 m elevation. Rouvy’s altitude simulation routes are live—ideal prep for high-altitude performance. Register Here
🔥 One Stat to Impress Your Group Chat
51 % – women starters at NYC Marathon this year. Highest. Ever
That’s your Split. Until Next Time
Together, we go the distance. — @247_endurance 🏃♂️🚴♀️🏊♂️
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