Ironman 140.6 Kalmar, Sweden is a model of how every major Ironman should be: fun, historical, flat, and beautiful. And the fan base...WOW! Over the last couple years I have heard more and more people talking about the Kalmar, Sweden Ironman course now in it's 5th year. The Ironman circuit has offered so much opportunity over the last couple years as I have moved up in the ranks from a Bronze AWA medalist to this past year in 2015 a Silver AWA medalist earning a little more respect along the way. The Benefits of Cross-Training Since 2008, I have competed in 14 International Full Ironman competitions and the Inaugural Ironman Vineman competition in 2016. In 2013, I began racing shorter sprint triathlons, winning my age group in almost every event and have now raced in over 100 events around the world. I am also the 2015 Clydesdale 220lb+ National Champion and still hold the fastest time in the Olympic Distance event in Grand Rapids Michigan. This would [...]