For years, our good friend Daniel Duryea has had the privledge to mountain bike with the former President George W. Bush. Daniel says Bush can hold his own on the trails, is very fit, and always has fun riding the hills of Texas.

It was one of the hardest Ironman races to date, but for our lead fit technician, Josh Vaughn, the pain was worth the effort. Ironman St. George has always been touted as one of the most challenging Ironman distance races, and this year it lived up to that distinction. With winds gusting up to 40 mph, the race went from tough to brutal in a matter of minutes. Some described the swim as a test of survival; competitors were plucked from the water in record numbers. The bike course, which is notoriously hilly, was equally tough as winds blasted in the faces of athletes, resulting in some of the slowest course times to date. The new three loop run course kept spectators within reach and helped buoy the battered competitors.

Josh has completed over a dozen Ironman distance races and said this effort was his hardest yet. But the challenges of the day only made him fight harder, and it resulted in him earning a qualifying spot to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. We are extremely proud of his hard work and effort and look forward to cheering him on in October.

Denver Fit Loft athlete John Field had a few obstacles to overcome while racing Ironman Canada, but it didn't stop him from celebrating when he crossed the finish line. John raced the final Ironman Canada (Penticton) with a big crowd from Colorado, including his friend and fellow Fit Loft athlete Ryan Otto. It was a beautiful day and even though John didn't meet his time goals, he was thrilled to have crossed under 11 hours, with the sun still shining. Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Temple Hayles who raced to an overall victory at the Nautica South Beath Triathlon on April 1st, 2012. Temple rode away with the victory on her Trek Speed Concept. Using the Retul system, she and Josh worked hard to find her the best, most efficient fit. It worked! With Reynolds wheels from TriBella Women's Multisport, she conquered the field and brought home the trophy to Colorado. What a great way to start the year!!