ProFile: Ben Hoffman
The 29-year-old is a devotee of hard-driving discipline, softened by a healthy dose of humor.
The 29-year-old is a devotee of hard-driving discipline, softened by a healthy dose of humor.
Sunday's Xterra World Championship will feature a few changes to the Maui course.
As the weather cools down, warm up with this unique recipe.
The broadcast of the 2012 Ironman World Championship presented by myList will air this Saturday (Oct. 27) from 4 to 6 p.m. ET.
A few simple steps can make your listing more appealing to buyers and net you more cash for your wheels.
Holly Bennett intended on staying at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows for one day, but ended up staying for nearly a week.
Austin, Texas-based pro Kelly Williamson shares one of her go-to trainer workouts, perfect for athletes preparing for long-course races.
Six leaders within the United States multi-sport community were elected to positions on various ITU committees Monday.
By day, the seven members of Team Dialed-N punch the clock as New York City dining and nightlife professionals.
In this video, learn how to identify the problem, treat the symptoms and prevent future instances of injury.
Shed grams while upping your bike’s capabilities with parts from this dream build.
Penguin has signed the Olympic medal winning British athletes Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan Brownlee to write a personal training book.
Pro strategies for conquering race anxiety and unleashing your true potential.
The elite men's race at the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Auckland, New Zealand came down to a thrilling sprint finish.
He’ll switch his focus to 70.3 and his first Ironman, with hopes of Kona 2013.
At the 25th ITU Congress in Auckland, Marisol Casado of Spain has been re-elected as President of the International Triathlon Union (ITU).
The one-day event raised well over $1 million for the Challenged Athlete Foundation.
San Diego chef Leslie Myers shares a flavorful vegan and gluten-free dish.
A native of Boulder, Colo., Olympic-distance specialist Cameron Dye makes his living by racing on the non-drafting circuit.
Chris McCormack looks back on a disappointing day in Kona and ahead to his 2013 goal list—top of which is a bid at the 70.3 world title.
For the second year in a row San Diego was included as a host city for the ITU World Triathlon Series.
Jonathan Brownlee's second-place finish easily gave him the win in the series and the world championship title.
The women's ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final race in Auckland featured plenty of drama.
Olympic silver medalist Lisa Norden took home the big title of ITU World Champion thanks to the points earned from her fourth place finish.
Want to work out like Craig Alexander, take a peek inside Brett Sutton’s training camp in the Swiss Alps, or find the right aero wheels?
The post-London timing—plus the challenging course—will make for a tough battle at Auckland’s ITU Grand Final.
The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has announced Kevin Moats will receive a one year period of ineligibility.
Pro triathlete Samantha McGlone explains how making a few key nutrition mistakes led to one tough race.
Andrew Starykowicz and Nicole Kelleher beat out the competition at the 2012 Rev3 Anderson triathlon in Anderson, S.C.
Ironman professionals can breathe a sigh of relief—Gomez will continue to focus on Olympic-distance events.
This recipe gives a healthy alternative to the traditionally creamy, buttery dish.
We follow up with the three age group athletes we profiled in the lead up to the 2012 Ironman World Championship.
American Linsey Corbin found her way back to the Ironman World Championship top-10 by finishing eighth on Saturday.
The ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Auckland, New Zealand, will feature challenging climbs, stunning views and strong spectator support.
The Challenged Athletes Foundation will welcome over 5,000 supporters to the La Jolla Cove for the 19th San Diego Triathlon Challenge.
If you caught the ITU bug after watching the Olympics, you can catch the action of some of the best athletes in their final race of 2012.
“Secretly I want to just be able to train as normal without any attention.”
Kienle went from leading the race to working for a top-10 spot off of the bike after he got a flat tire. He ultimately finished fourth.
The first of ITU's world championship events kicked off Wednesday in Auckland, New Zealand with the Aquathlon World Championship.
Nike, Trek Bicycles, RadioShack and Giro have terminated their contracts with Lance Armstrong.
Athletes and fans come out to cheer on the final finishers at the 2012 Ironman World Championship.
Andrew Starykowicz made an amazing comeback a couple of months after having a rough start to the season.
Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave improved on their 2011 podium finishes by taking the 2012 Ironman World Championship titles.
“The place is relaxed yet dangerous. I like it.”
With the popularity explosion of front-end hydration systems has come a diverse range of options.
Messick talks about how he’ll be spending race day, WTC’s new events for 2013, their commitment to anti-doping in triathlon and more.
Pete Jacobs may have earned the bridesmaid spot last year in Kona, but he did so with the fastest run split of the day.
Triathlete.com special correspondent Julia Dibens got athletes' picks for the podium at the Kona Pier.
The Triathlete magazine staff gives their picks for the Ironman World Championship podium. Who do you think go it right?
Ten pros gathered at the King Kamehameha hotel in Kona for the 2012 Ironman World Championship pro press conference.
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Photographer Jeff Clark put together a fun set to capture the participants in their finest Underpants Run attire.
The five-time Ironman Champion’s only finish lower than first place at the Ironman distance was in Kona 2011.
The World Triathlon Corporation has announced that Whistler will be the new location for Ironman Canada.
The buzz around the 2012 Ironman World Championship is that many believe this is the most competitive men’s field ever assembled in Kona.
Get a detailed look at Linsey Corbin's race-ready Trek Speed Concept.
Chris McCormack brought the media together in Kona, Hawaii to announce a 10-year partnership with the Challenge Family.
Age grouper Kevin Robson shares his complex story and the inspiring attitude with which he counters adversity.
Craig Alexander is riding a Specialized Shiv S-Works with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components and a Pro Missile EVO aerobar.
With no returning champ, who is the favorite to take the women’s title?
For rookie pro Sarah Piampiano, Kona is not just a test of hard training, it’s a sign of a healthier future.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday released details of the Lance Armstrong case file it plans to transfer to the UCI on the same day.
Now the German who may be the heir to the title of Strongest Ride in Triathlon is going back up in distance for his first stab at Hawaii.
Mirinda Carfrae is racing a Felt DA for the second year in a row.
Mike Rouse ran a total of 60 miles to mark his 60th birthday and raise awareness for charitable causes close to his heart.
"Would Lance Armstrong have been a major player in Kona? Probably. The winner? Not so fast."
We caught up with McKenzie to learn what he’s been up to and why he feels a new kind of confidence heading into this year’s race.
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Michael and Andreas Raelert have refined the setup of their BMC TM01 for Ironman Hawaii with the help of Stefano Cattai.
Meet Temple Hayles, a 34-year-old age group athlete from Longmont, Colo. gearing up for her second Ironman World Championship.
Despite the relentless pace of change that swirls around the Ironman World Championship every year, the race remains the same.
Americans Cameron Dye and Sarah Haskins took the titles at the Toyota U.S. Open in Dallas, Texas, part of the Life Time Fitness Series.
Lieto talks about the importance of rest and recovery, and shares a core/strength workout you can try at home.
The 17th edition of the Xterra World Championship on Oct. 28 at Kapalua, Maui will feature a diverse field of pros.
With wind tunnel testing done, Crowie is testing helmet ventilation on the Queen K.
We caught up with Keat to hear how her switch to a new coach has positively impacted her Kona preparation.
In recent history, it’s been almost a given who from the men’s pro field will break away from the bike pack in Kona.
WTC reveals pros are held to more stringent drafting rules in Kona.
The 2012 ITU Triathlon Cancun World Cup might have been the end of the ITU world cup season, but it was a day of firsts.
Eric Limkemann and Nicole Kelleher earned the pro victories, while Armstrong was the first cancer survivor to finish the half-Rev.
Their victories gave them the final points they needed to win $30,000 and a new Toyota car.
American Tim O'Donnell chats with Triathlete.com about what he learned from his first Ironman World Championship start in 2011.
Kathleen McCartney and Julie Moss talk about the race that "put triathlon on the map."
For those wanting a brief respite from the Speedo-swaddled swarm, there are two close-by escapes from Kona worth exploring.
Get a look at the bike Lance Armstrong rode to his SuperFrog Triathlon victory on Sunday, Sept. 30.
The story of Karen Aydelott, who will compete in next week's Ironman World Championship.
On race morning (Saturday, Oct. 13), the men will take off at 6:30 a.m.; followed by the women at 6:35 a.m.
She’s the best runner in Ironman history, but Mirinda Carfrae is risking it all on a new cycling-focused training strategy.
Ironman Head Official Jimmy Riccitello chatted with Triathlete.com ahead of last year's IM World Championship about the rules of the race.