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November 25, 2011 - Filed under: teamTBB

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This weekend sees the Ironman and tri season slowly migrate to the warmer climates from the chilly northern hemisphere.

Ironman Cozumel, Mexico
Sunday November 27th
Distance: 3.8 km swim • 180km bike • 42.2km run
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Brandon Marsh

Brandon Marsh is skipping the US days of gluttony otherwise known as US Thanksgiving to head South of the Border and compete at IM Cozumel. Brandon is excited and this will be his first trip to Mexico for a race longer than an Olympic distance. He is excited for the swim in the warm beautiful water off Cozumel, the flat but windy bike, and will finish off the day with a flat and spectator friendly run. The weather should be hot and humid but nothing this Texas boy can't handle.

The competition facing Brandon will be tough as several of the top-10 from last year as well as numerous top Ironmen athletes are on the start list. With this solid field, Brandon's goal is simple: test his fitness and execute a solid race. Brandon will focus on taking care of all the little details that can derail a fit and strong Ironman athlete like fueling and pacing. Brandon't training leading into this event has been great and this will be his final race for 2011. He plans to put it all on the line.

As a side note, Brandon missed Amy's birthday, so he has strict orders from her to make this a great race! This is the 2nd year in a row that Brandon has been planning on or racing an Ironman about the same time as Amy's birthday!! Word on the street is that Amy wished for him to have an amazing race. For Brandon, he'll have to wait to have his cake until after the race on Sunday.

Good luck Brandon get that PR and get home to have a late Birthday celebration with that fast wife of yours!
Find out more: http://www.ironmancozumel.com

Wagga Triathlon Festival, NSW Australia
Sunday November 27th
Distance: 2km swim • 120km bike • 20km run
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Aaron Farlow

Aaron Farlow is back racing to kick off his Australian season. He'll test himself at the Wagga Triathlon Festival (Ultimate Triathlon) this weekend. This is just a shorter event to help Aaron work out the kinks in preparation for Ironman Western Australia next weekend. Aaron is excited to be back racing as he has had interrupted training since arriving home due to sickness and various other commitments. Aaron expects to face a small but tough men's pro field with his biggest competition being fellow Aussie Tim Berkel and Michael Fox. This event is just a short drive for Aaron from his home in Canberra. It will be a great way to start his seaon and build form for the rest of the year. Aaron hopes to see where he is at now and continue to build his form for the rest of the year. Follwing Ironman Western Australia, Aaron plans to continue his racing domination with Ironman New Zealand, Ironman Melbourne, Ironman Port Macquarie, 70.3 Singapore, Challenge Wanaka and Challenge Cairns.

Good luck Aaron! Get a good race under your belt and get ready to bring home a win at Ironman Busselton next weekend!

Find out more: http://www.eliteenergy.com.au/wagga/index.html