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Aloha from the big Island,
It was a hot windy day on the big island today so I finally got to taste a little of Madame Pele's wrath (apparently when it is hot and windy in Kona they blame it on a mythical "Madam Pele", goddess of fire, volcanoes, dance and violence...she sounds like my kind of girl).  But with no flat tires to contend with this year I easily defended my title at the Hawaii 70.3.  It was a great training opportunity to prepare for a tough day in October.  I heard we have had it easy, weather-wise in the last few years so this years Hawaii Ironman is supposed to be a rough one.  I hope the wind and heat continues all next week for my spring time mini "Kona training camp".  The harder the better :)
Next week : I tackle the Rock at the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon.
Mahalo,
Sam

Sam took the lead and command of the bike at mile 15 at the 25th running of the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon. Coming into the bike-run transition with Leanda Cave, she led briefly during the first miles of the run until Sam pulled out her patented run out of her Zoot cap once they hit the hills. Sam went on to win the race by over 5 minutes. Race Report - Live.

See Worthy Inc., distributor of SABLE WaterOptics, has reached a sponsorship agreement with Samantha McGlone. The 2006 Ironman 70.3 World Champion and 2007 Triathlete Magazine Triathlete of the Year, McGlone said, "I've had an opportunity to use just about every swim goggle available in the market place... Read More
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Samantha has been featured in a FIZIK saddle ad that has marked her for life... well sort of. Catch up on what all the buzz was about when it was released.
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Samantha  has scored a "hat trick" of awards for her outstanding 2007 season. She was named Competitor Endurance Sports Female Triathlete of the Year. Added to her titles, Sam secured the Triathlete of the Year by Triathlon Magazine and Triathlon Canada Magazine.

Samantha's primary focus for 2008 will be the Kona Ironman. She will spend the early part of the season in various training camps preparing for Kona and will revisit some of her favourite races along the way.

The impressive 2007 season of Sam McGlone was highlighted by a 2nd place at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI and a 2nd place at the 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, FL. We had a chat with the quiet Canadian.
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Check out the latest podcast with Bob Babbitt on Competitor Radio. Sam talks about first year of Ironman focus and what she has plans for her 2008 race year. Read more:
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