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Complete Health Dentistry Feature Athlete: Denise VanPelt

Complete Health Dentistry isn’t just a fantastic supporter of the Michigan Titanium as our title sponsor, they support overall health in everyone. A prime example…

Michigan TitaniumOctober 9, 2018

Full Distance Triathlon - 140.6 USAT Championship Events

Michigan Titanium Chosen by USAT to Host the 2019 Ultra-Distance National Championship

The Race Directors of the Michigan Titanium are pleased to announce that USA Triathlon has selected the 2019 MiTi as the host of the Ultra-Distance…

Michigan TitaniumOctober 8, 2018

Athlete Stories MiTi Sponsors

SWIM, BIKE, RUN! – How One Metro Health Doctor Made It Her Mission to Tri

Hopefully, if you have the distinct pleasure of meeting Dr. Sara Dumich it’s in her role as an athlete on the course and not while…

Michigan TitaniumSeptember 20, 2018

Athlete Stories World Vision

World Vision: Racing with a Mission – Murphdog

This year, the Michigan Titanium welcomes back those energetic athletes decked out in orange that make up Team World Vision. One of those athletes is…

Michigan TitaniumSeptember 9, 2018

Athlete Stories Kids Tri MiTi Sponsors

Meet Kid Triathlete: Thomas Miemczewski

Often you’ll find that the sport of triathlon runs in the family. That’s one reason you’ll find…

Michigan TitaniumAugust 9, 2018

Athlete Stories MiTi Sponsors

MITI Welcomes New Title Sponsor Complete Health Dentistry – Dr. Nick Ritzema

Dr. Nick Ritzema’s relationship with triathlon began about 10 years ago while watching the Kona World Championships on TV with his roommate. They made an…

Michigan TitaniumDecember 11, 2017

Athlete Stories Half Distance

MyTeam Triumph: From 273 to 70.3

If you’ve been around running races and triathlons before, you have probably witnessed the actions of myTEAM TRIUMPH. This great organization has chapters all over…

Michigan TitaniumNovember 20, 2017

Athlete Stories World Vision

World Vision: Racing with a Mission – Missy Eck

Before becoming connected with World Vision, Missy Eck had done a half marathon eight years prior with a less-than-desirable showing. She had zero desire to…

Michigan TitaniumAugust 12, 2017

Athlete Stories MiTi Sponsors

Adam Pugh: Racing with Skechers Performance

The Michigan Titanium is excited to welcome Skechers Performance as a sponsor and with them Adam Pugh, one of their run-specialty sales reps. Adam will…

Michigan TitaniumAugust 10, 2016

Athlete Stories

Titanium Strong: Amy Gluck’s Road to Recovery

Amy Gluck, 44 of Howell, Michigan, is joining us this weekend to compete in the Half Iron Aquabike event and show that she is “titanium…

Michigan TitaniumAugust 9, 2016

Athlete Stories

Fireman Rob: Tackles the MiTi on His Way to Breaking a World Record

With a lot of hard work and some serious dedication, Rob “Fireman Rob” Verhelst is on his way to making the 2015 ISI MI Titanium…

Michigan TitaniumAugust 13, 2015

Athlete Stories MiTi Sponsors

ISI Employee Brant Bender & Wife Leslie Take on the MiTi Again!

Brant Bender is a Tier 3 Systems Engineer who has worked with ISI, the title sponsor for the MI Titanium, for two years. Last year…

Michigan TitaniumAugust 9, 2015

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

The Family That Tris Together – An Interview with Iron Family The Kunsts

Tom, Chris, Brian & Steve Kunst are all Full Distance Triathletes who have been participating in the MI Titanium since the beginning. West Michigan has…

Michigan TitaniumJuly 30, 2014

Athlete Stories MiTi Sponsors

Interview with Ryan Leestma, Owner & Founder of MI Titanium’s New Title Sponsor ISI

This year the MI Titanium welcomes a new title sponsor, ISI. Founded in 2002 by Ryan Leestma, ISI is a small, family-owned business that has built its reputation…

Michigan TitaniumJuly 25, 2014

Triathlon Training

The Titanium Athlete’s Corner: Relax!

So, everyone should be heavy into training, Triathlon season is here! Many of our first races could be weeks away. How are you feeling? I…

Michigan TitaniumMay 23, 2013

Triathlon Training

The Titanium Athlete’s Corner: Endurance

Triathlon is an endurance sport. I know this is not the most complex thing someone has ever said about the sport. However, I think many people…

Michigan TitaniumMay 15, 2013

Triathlon Training

The Titanium Athlete’s Corner: The 4th Discipline – Strength Training

A few years ago I got into to triathlons after looking for something other than running in my life. I tried a triathlon and was…

Michigan TitaniumApril 22, 2013

Race Directors

USAT Race Directors Symposium

Mid-January I had the opportunity to attend the USAT Directors Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO (along with Andy & Doug). There were over 100 triathlon directors from…

Michigan TitaniumFebruary 4, 2013

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Race Directors Volunteer

MiTi Race Directors Volunteer at Ironman Florida

This weekend Co-Directors Ann, Andy & I traveled to Panama City, Florida to volunteer at Ironman Florida and be part of the Ironman experience. We…

Michigan TitaniumNovember 5, 2012

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

Mercantile Bank Relay Team Participant – Andrew, Mark, Amy

ANDREW - Swim Andrew, Commercial Banker, is participating in the 1st leg of the full iron distance of the MI Titanium. He is not only a…

Michigan TitaniumAugust 25, 2012

Michigan Titanium Blog

Complete Health Dentistry Feature Athlete: Denise VanPelt

Michigan Titanium Chosen by USAT to Host the 2019 Ultra-Distance National Championship

SWIM, BIKE, RUN! – How One Metro Health Doctor Made It Her Mission to Tri

World Vision: Racing with a Mission – Murphdog

Meet Kid Triathlete: Thomas Miemczewski

MITI Welcomes New Title Sponsor Complete Health Dentistry – Dr. Nick Ritzema

MyTeam Triumph: From 273 to 70.3

World Vision: Racing with a Mission – Missy Eck

Adam Pugh: Racing with Skechers Performance

Titanium Strong: Amy Gluck’s Road to Recovery

Fireman Rob: Tackles the MiTi on His Way to Breaking a World Record

ISI Employee Brant Bender & Wife Leslie Take on the MiTi Again!

The Family That Tris Together – An Interview with Iron Family The Kunsts

Interview with Ryan Leestma, Owner & Founder of MI Titanium’s New Title Sponsor ISI

The Titanium Athlete’s Corner: Relax!

The Titanium Athlete’s Corner: Endurance

The Titanium Athlete’s Corner: The 4th Discipline – Strength Training

USAT Race Directors Symposium

MiTi Race Directors Volunteer at Ironman Florida

Mercantile Bank Relay Team Participant – Andrew, Mark, Amy

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