Athletes competing at Ironman Wisconsin on September 7th had high praise for the MyAthlete real-time live tracking system, with many saying they would continue to use the system for training and safety purposes. Triathletes wore the small tracking device during their 140.6 mile journey, which allowed friends and family to track their progress in real-time via the web.

The device utilizes GTZ Corp's 2-way GPS/PLS technology (gtxcorp.com). Battery life is said to run around 17 hours. My Athlete (www.MyAthleteGPS.com) says the tracking units will be available for rent starting at the end of September, with prices ranging from $20 for a half marathon to $50 for a multi-day sporting event.