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STRIC - Shanghai China based training for Triathlon racing in the Asia Pacific region

CLUB and EVENT NEWS

Qiu 'Ben' Bochun - Profile

With only 1 Triathlon race under his belt, Ben took on the heat, dirty water and crowded race course of Singapore and turned in a great effort Read more here.

My 1st Tri - Elmer Reyes

Meet Elmer STRIC training partner based in Beijing. Elmer completed his first Tri and this is his story.

Singapore 70.3 - 09 Date Change

The 2009 race moves to March 19, more soon.

My 1st Tri - Miguel Huelamo

STRIC is presenting our members and their stories about their 1st Triathlon. Here is Miguel Huelamo

IM China Opens 09 Registrations

Ironman China a great challenging race. Regos open for 2009.

2009 Ironman China and Ironman 70.3 China Register

Laguna Phuket Sold Out

The very popular Laguna Phuket Triathlon has sold out for 2008. Best to register early for 2009.

Bernd We Salute You! Mr. IM

Bernd Pichler finishing Ironman China 2008

STRIC'S Bernd Pichler did what we consider is amazing. Not only is this his first triathlon but he finished one of the hottest events ever recorded in Ironman history. Go Bernd.

STRIC Well Represented

Laguna, Robbie and Kristian at China's Ironman 70.3 event in Haikou. April 2008

We were very well represented at the 1st IM China event in Haikou April 2008. There were 17 members from 14 countries flying the STRIC flag making us one of the biggest Clubs.

Crown Spa Resort Hainan to host Ironman China

Start of the 2008 Ironman China and 70.3 race Crown Spa Resort Hainan to host Ironman China & Ironman 70.3 China. 25 October 2008 - Ironman China, Ltd. announced today that the Crown Spa Resort Hainan has been named the Official Hotel of Ironman China & Ironman 70.3 China presented by K-Swiss. More here

Chrissie Wellington Leaves TeamTBB

KP and Chrissie Wellington at Laguna Phuket 2007 After winning her 2nd Ironman World Championship Chrissie Wellington and two other teammates Belinda Granger of Australia and American Hillary Biscay have left TeamTBB to join Canadian coach Cliff English. Read more here

Lombok, Toughest Race, Great Destination

Another awesome event from the Tribob Group in Singapore Do you have what it takes to challenge the 2008 Lombok Triathlon? Located off the coast of Bali Indonesia Lombok is a Triathlete's paradise with beautiful safe ocean waters, hilly bike and run courses. Find out more about what a great destination Lombok is.

You Have Time For Another Sport - Yeah Right!

STRIC Member - Jeff Reece - Triathlete and Mountaineer We talk with multi talented STRIC member Jeff Reece about Triathlon and his other favorite sport, Mountaineering as he gets ready for the Yangshuo Climbfest October 31- November 2. We threw a few questions at Jeff, more here.

Shanghai Duathlon Wrap Up

I had a great day, I train so I can race and I love racing, maybe not the last 5km when the head talk gets loud, the energy levels fade and the pain sets in but crossing that finish line, I love it. Sunday was no exception. KP looks at our local race and how we all enjoyed it.

Altitude Training - Is It For Me?

Altitude training can work if you don't go too high. Looking for the 'legal' competitive advantage for the 2009 season. Altitude training, we have heard about it but is it for me and does it really work? Tribob from Singapore are running another amazing 10 day Camp, read on

Ironman China and 70.3 China Finalize Course

STRIC's Bernd Pichler blazing at Ironman China 2008 Ironman China, and Ironman 70.3 China, presented by K-SWISS, are all set for 2009 with a redesigned race course.

“A number of new roads have been finished since last year’s race which gave us the opportunity to make major improvements. Read more here