Tempe may play host to two Ironman Arizona events in 2008 - the already sold-out April 13 event as well as a yet-to-be-announced November race, according to a recent article in the East Valley Tribune.

That would pave the way for Ironman Arizona's permanent move to fall - a schedule shift that many see as helpful to out-of-state athletes who struggle to train through the winter months.

According to the Tribune article, Arizona's unsettled spring weather also helped usher the date change.

"Race organizers want to shift the Arizona race to loosen the international Ironman race circuit during the spring, and to avoid gusty winds and high temperature that triathletes have confronted since the Arizona race joined the schedule in 2005," the Tribune reported.

A November 2008 race date has not been decided, but the Tribune said the weekend before Thanksgiving appears to be emerging as the favorite.

Triple Sports now offers a new service, Triple FLICKS! This first-ever endurance DVD rental program allows you to see new and classic films and workout DVDs on a weekly basis!

Our stock of rental DVDs includes Hawaii Ironman from 1991 through 2006, as well as a wide variety of heart-pounding Spinervals DVDs. You'll also find DVDs from Ironman Arizona, Escape from Alcatraz, and the Tour de France!

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By Holly Miller
Triple Sports' resident Gagdet Girl

Like many runners, I
enthusiastically made the transition to triathlon. As a spin instructor, I thought cycling would be a cinch. Needless to say, it has not been so easy.

Not only did I need to learn about gears and chain rings, I needed to learn how to be as efficient as possible on the bike. That's where Spinervals came in. These DVDs are an excellent tool for learning how to improve on specific skill sets, such as increasing muscular strength, endurance, and speed

Not only that, but for those of us who are a little nervous about being out on the road, I was able to get comfortable on my bike in the safety of my own home. In the videos, Coach Troy calls out gears and the DVDs often show a picture of which chain ring you should be in. I was delighted!

On all of the videos you will find on-screen graphics showing intensity, time and gearing. You also have the option of listening to the Spinervals music or just listening to Troy's instructions (which I do and enjoy my own tunes!).

My favorite is the Hardcore 100. This is a 5.5 hour simulation of a century ride, excellent training for an iron distance race! The fitness & ultra conditioning videos also are great overall fitness builders including weights and a stability ball to increase muscular strength and balance. My favorite is the Iron Girl Full Body Conditioning, an intense workout that had my legs screaming. Both are available to buy or rent at Triple Sports.