Post-Ironman Update

Results from the Ironman World Championship on October 10th are in the record books!

6 of the top 10 and 9 of the top 15 pro men used SaltStick!

Chris "Macca" McCormack's bike setup with 2 SaltStick dispensers.

Congratulations to all the athletes who raced this year. Here are results of professional athletes who used SaltStick products:

As you can see, (left photo is Craig Alexander's winning bike, outfitted with 2 SaltStick dispensers), it was a who's who of international triathletes, and the cream of the crop used SaltStick capsules and dispensers. How do they know how to use the products? They follow the usage guide available here!

Ironman 70.3 World Championship Preview
Coming up soon in Clearwater, Florida on November 14th, 2009 is the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Several top athletes and a host of amateurs will be racing. Last year's race had two SaltStick athletes winning their World Titles, Joanna Zeiger and Terenzo Bozzone. Who will win this year?

Follow the race on http://www.ironman.com/

RAPPSTAR'S IRONMAN ARIZONA CHARITY CHALLENGE

$134 buys a bicycle for a child in Africa. Transport and schooling go hand in hand. Jordan is trying to send 100 bikes. What's in it for you? Some pretty sweet prizes from SRAM, Zipp, SaltStick and more. Enter the raffle and WIN.
Read more at Slowtwitch.com

September 2009 Updates

Here is a partial list of recent SaltStick athlete results:

• Karl Meltzer 1. Hardrock 100
• Luke McKenzie 1. Ironman Japan, 2. Ironman Louisville, 1. Hulaman Half Ironman
• Conrad Stoltz 1. XTERRA Richmond
• Melanie Mcquaid 1. XTERRA Richmond
• Kieran Doe 1. Asian LD Champs
• Luke Bell 1. Ironman 70.3 Kansas
• Terenzo Bozonne 1. Eagleman 70.3
• Craig Alexander 1. Boise 70.3, 1. Muskoka 70.3
• Matt Reed 1. Rev3 Triathlon
• Tim O’Donnell 3. Pan Am Championships, 3. Rev3 Triathlon, 2. Ironman 70.3 Kansas
• Jordan Rapp 1. Ironman Canada, 8. Rev3 Triathlon
• Joanna Zeiger 4. Rev3 Triathlon
• Chris McCormack 1. Challenge France, 3. Ironman Frankfurt
• Raynard Tissink 1. Ironman Wisconsin, 3. Ironman Louisville, 3. Challenge France
• Ronnie Schildknecht 1. Ironman Switzerland, 1. Ironman 70.3 Switzerland

Caitlin Smith won her 6th straight 50K in 2009 (along with a 3rd in Miwok 100K debut), the Ohlone 50K in new CR, and the 2009 Gore-Tex TransRockies Trail Race using SaltStick products

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Chris "Macca" McCormack Ready for Ironman Kona

2007 Ironman World Champion and one of the best triathletes to ever race on planet Earth is ready to take on the rest of the best in the sport. Ironman World Champs on October 10th in Kona, Hawaii is the site for an epic duel between SaltStick athlete and 2008 winner Craig "Crowie" Alexander and SaltStick athlete and 2007 winner Chris "Macca" McCormack. A full roster of athletes using SaltStick will be sent out in the next newsletter. Macca has been near Los Angeles for his final training push towards Ironman.

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Jordan Romero Summits Carstensz Pyramid, Papua-Irian Jaya-Indonesia, Sept 2, 2009

The American Team of Paul Romero, Karen Lundgren and 13-year old Jordan Romero made it to the summit of Carstensz Pyramid. The 4,884 m (16,024) Mt. CARSTENSZ PYRAMID the highest peak of Australia – Oceania in Papua Island, Indonesia. This is Jordan's 6th summit of climbing the tallest peaks on each continent. SaltStick is a proud sponsor of Jordan and of his adventures.

Visit Jordan's Website Here

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Jordan's 7 Summits Youth Challenge

Local youth mountaineer and SaltStick athlete, Jordan Romero, is on his way to climbing the World’s 7 Summits. He wants to share his experience with other youth and so created the 7 Summits of Big Bear Youth Challenge.

Youth of all ages are encouraged to get out and exercise in the outdoors. There is no charge to participate. Participants will receive plenty of free goodies and be eligible for great raffle prizes donated by many of Jordan’s sponsors.

More Info Here

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SaltStick Team @ Gore-Tex TransRockies Run

SaltStick Founder Jonathan Toker and teammate Leor Pantilat finished 6th overall at the 2009 Gore-Tex TransRockies Trail Run in a time of 16:25:52 for the 114 mile route on a challenging course over 6 days.

Full results

A GREAT video from the race: