Video: Sonja Tajsich On 2012 Fourth-Place Finish
Germany's Sonja Tajsich chats about her stellar performance at the 2012 Ironman World Championship.
Germany's Sonja Tajsich chats about her stellar performance at the 2012 Ironman World Championship.
The 2013 Challenge Roth winner will take on Kona aboard this Trek Speed Concept.
Triathlon coach Siri Lindley chats about how her athletes are preparing for Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Olympic medalists Nicola Spirig and Javier Gomez proved their pedigree with wins at the Cozumel World Cup on Sunday.
Americans Cameron Dye and Alicia Kaye earned the victories at today’s Life Time Tri Dallas race in Texas.
Great Britian's Leanda Cave rode in Kawaihae, Hawaii seven days out from the 2013 Ironman World Championship.
We caught up with Kessler on a training ride on Saturday, Oct. 4 on the road to Hawi. Check out the video.
If she can figure out the swim, the bubbly German can win the world title.
Sonja Tajsich finished fourth last year, but had the fastest bike/run combo in the race. She will be competing on this Stevens Super Trofeo.
A little remorse goes a long way, writes Susan Lacke.
The 32-year-old Aussie from Taree (about 200 miles north of Sydney) is looking for a top finish in Kona.
After eight months of hard work, former Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward is just over one week away from racing in the Ironman World Championship.
Former Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward will compete at the Ironman World Championship on Oct. 12 as part of the Refuel, Got Chocolate Milk? Become One team.
The threat of Tropical Storm Karen has caused cancellation of the 18th annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon on Saturday.
After a career of ups and downs, Australia's Chris Legh will compete at the Ironman World Championship for the final time on Oct. 12.
Dive into some tropical flavors, which will fuel you up and put a smile on your face.
In 15 out of the last 16 years, the men’s winner at the Ironman World Championship finished in the top four the previous year.
Some of the biggest sports performance killers have everything to do with how well equipped you are to deal with psychological challenges.
How top pros keep themselves cool on the Big Island.
Mary Beth Ellis is providing updates on her journey to the Kona start line exclusively to Triathlete.com.
Save watts by replacing the right drivetrain part at the right time.
USA Triathlon's Age Group National Championships will return to Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 9-10, 2014.
Who is Madame Pele and what is her impact on Hawaii's Big Island, home of the Ironman World Championship? Find out.
No place in Kona better captures the pre-race energy than Dig Me Beach (an unofficial name), the site of the race's swim start.
Australia's Pete Jacobs traditionally does only two run workouts in the week leading up to Ironman Hawaii.
This flavorful dish from triathlete-chef Jay Lebet is loaded with protein and carbs and will fuel your late-season training.
This workout helps teach the body how to shuttle lactic acid without losing form during high-intensity efforts.
Every month in Inside Triathlon, the editors share a stunning photo from a recent race.
Ben Hoffman has multiple Ironman titles but a stellar race in Kona still eludes the 30-year-old Boulder-based pro.
Recap two exciting races at the stunning venue in Alicante, Spain.
Former professional football player Hines Ward and his teammates take on the biggest challenge yet in their journey to Kona.
Jodie Stimpson (GBR) and Sven Riederer (SUI) both scored gold at the Alicante World Cup.
Making a smooth and efficient turn around a swim buoy is an easy way to gain valuable seconds on your competition.
Great Britain’s Tim Don and Australia’s Melissa Hauschildt took the titles at the Intermedix Ironman 70.3 Augusta.
Mary Beth Ellis will be providing updates on her progress exclusively to Triathlete.com.
One study tries to answer the question that endurance athletes always ask.
We caught up with the pro known as “Big Sexy” to hear more about how he managed two Ironman wins in four weeks.
The Life Time Tri Dallas on Oct. 6 and the inaugural Life Time Tri Oceanside series championship event on Oct. 20 remain.
We asked some pros in the sport to share their best trial-and-error lessons so you can blaze a shortcut to the same performance benefits.
These recipes are great to have in your recipe book leading into any late-season race.
The 2013 World Cup season continues in Alicante this weekend, with big fields turning out for the second event in Spain this year.
There are 2,167 registrants for the 2013 Ironman World Championship, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Kona.
Editor-at-large Holly Bennett writes about her latest race adventure.
Whether they’re traversing the West in their RV or cutting wacky race report videos, Trevor and Heather Wurtele do things their own way.
A roundup of new cycling apparel that caught our collective eye at the Interbike tradeshow last week.
A few big names in triathlon will be missing from the starting line at October’s 2013 Ironman World Championship.
The pro men will take off on Oct. 12 at 6:30 a.m. HST with the women following five minutes later.
Camilla Pedersen has been taken out of an induced coma and is reportedly on the road to recovery.
Is there a right way for triathletes to run?
Get a sneak peek at some of the triathlon gear and trends that will hit the stores' shelves in 2014.
This session steps up the leg speed every 5 minutes while holding a constant speed or effort level.
A seven-time Ironman champion, Ellis got a taste of the Hawaii podium, which has only made her hungrier for the Kona crown.
Ironman Forteleza will take place on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014.
The inaugural Ironman Lake Tahoe was even tougher then athletes were expecting.
Some of our favorites from the latest nutrition offerings we sampled at Interbike.
More than just a pretty place, Maui’s a terrain to train and will host the 2012 Xterra World Championships this weekend.
American Mary Beth Ellis is hoping to make it to the Ironman World Championship start line one month after a devastating bike accident.
Going uphill can solve just about any problem, Tim DeBoom writes.
Athletes braved chilly conditions at the inaugural running of Ironman Lake Tahoe.
Kendra Goffredo finished fourth in her first Ironman (10:27:58). Here she offers four tips from her own rapid-rise journey in the sport.
Though the morning was chilly, conditions were better than Saturday and the temperature reached the mid-60s.
An action packed day in both the men’s and women’s races created for an exciting day at the inaugural Rev3 Branson.
The United States' Ben Hoffman and the Czech Republic's Radka Vodickova claimed the half-Rev victories at today's Rev3 Branson in Branson, Mo.
The United States' Cameron Dye and Alicia Kaye both came out on top at today's Life Time Tri Tempe in Tempe, Ariz.
Costa Rica's Leonardo Chacon and Scotland's Lesley Paterson earned the Xterra USA Championship victories in Ogden, Utah.
At the finish line Chacon beamed with pride for his homeland, and Lesley Paterson admitted to fighting through a nasty cough this past week.
Javier Gomez (ESP) and Lisa Norden (SWE) claimed the victories and their share of $100,000 at Saturday's Beijing International Triathlon.
More than 550 professional and amateur athletes from around the world took the plunge into Fengtai’s Qing Long Lake.
Australian Peter Kerr beat out a competitive group of Americans in a thrilling super sprint race.
USA Triathlon National Team standout Gwen Jorgensen earned the victory only a few days after a disappointing performance in London.
Preview a busy weekend of triathlon action around the world.
In 2011 Dan Hugo took a minute-lead into the run at the USA Championship but was caught and finished 24 seconds back in second place.
This weekend's Beijing International Triathlon is welcoming a slew of big names to its starting line.
There are plenty of excellent bikes for less and a few better ones at higher price points, but $3,000 is a sweet spot for triathlon bikes.
Australia's Peter Kerr and the United States' Gwen Jorgensen earned the victories at Thursday night's Super Sprint Triathlon Grand Prix.
At April’s USAT Collegiate National Champs Shelley Harper had the best 1,500-meter time of the day (18:28)—including the men’s times.
The Challenge Family event series makes its first steps into the U.S. market.
Get a detailed look at the Challenge Family's first U.S.-based race, set for June 29, 2014 in Atlantic City.
Destination races are a wonderful aspect of triathlon, but there are some important health risks to be aware of.
Craving a yummy Italian dish, but don’t want a heavy, greasy bowl of pasta? Try this recipe for warm grilled eggplant.
Some component and bike manufacturers are embracing a shift to shorter crank arms.
At age 44, Shonny Vanlandingham to make some concessions to remain one of the world's best off-road triathletes.
Challenge Atlantic City will take place on June 29, 2014, marking the Challenge Family's debut in the United States.
Since finishing third in Richmond last year Lesley Paterson has won every Xterra she’s entered.
The 2013 Interbike trade show kicked off this weekend outside of Las Vegas with the Outdoor Demo.
Ryan Littman, executive chef at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas, shares these two side dishes.
Five triathletes and registered dietitians shared a day’s worth of fueling and training.
This year’s Xterra USA Championship race will feature 50 pros, making it the deepest and arguably strongest elite field in race history.
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.