Mark Allen

2 weeks ago | tri247.com | Mark Allen |Mark Van Allen

The most important kickoff race in North America is IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside. It’s always the first test of the year to see how the winter training is working. And now with the IRONMAN Pro Series in its second year, it was indeed a big deal this past weekend. As always, speculation about which pros would turn up the volume occupied every conversation in the days leading up to the start. But results are much more lasting and revealing that talk.

Jan 20, 2025 | tri247.com | Mark Allen |Mark Van Allen

Very few people will ever feel what it is like to lead the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. Six-time winner Mark Allen looks back to a famous day in 1993 and what went through his mind en route to more glory in Hawaii. Kona 1993. I was the defending IRONMAN World Champion. I was sitting on a string of four consecutive titles in Hawaii that started with the forever epic Iron War in 1989 against Dave Scott. At the press conference prerace I was asked what it was like for me to be defending.

Jan 14, 2025 | tri247.com | Mark Allen |Mark Van Allen

My professional triathlon career spanned 15 years. During that time, I literally logged thousands and thousands of hours of swimming, cycling and running. Getting as fit as possible took priority over just about everything else. I minimized distractions, maximized recovery and sought out the very best advice and guidance to help me with one singular goal: to be the best in the world. I had a gift. My genetic toolbox was optimized to be a triathlete. Other sports?

Dec 5, 2024 | psychiatrictimes.com | Mark Allen

“So, I hear you broke a bone or 2 in your foot. Is that right?”“Well, it’s actually my third. I guess I’ve been training a little too much.”“Oh no. Have you ever had a DEXA scan?”“No, what’s that?”“It’s like an X-ray that measures bone density. When your body isn’t getting enough nutrition, you can lose bone mass, which increases the risk of fractures.

Nov 25, 2024 | tri247.com | Mark Allen |Mark Van Allen

Last Thursday Alistair Brownlee announced his retirement from elite triathlon after an incredible career which brought him two Olympic titles and two World titles along with a glut of brilliant big-race wins. So many great athletes have since paid tribute to Alistair, and explained what he meant to them. Now six-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen also has a message for the British legend.