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The ways social media—and the ubiquitous hashtag—can actually be useful to the triathlete.

Three-time Olympic medalist and frequent Triathlete contributor Gary Hall Sr. will be coaching in Los Angeles May 9–16.

Ironman 70.3 Victoria will take place on June 15, 2014.

Our June issue features everything you need to know about how to rebound, recover and stay injury-free as the season heats up.

Pro Liz Lyles juggles the demands of competing at the highest level in a three-discipline sport alongside her role as a full-time mom.

Retired two-time Ironman world champion Tim DeBoom, who competed until the age of 41, gives his take.

Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington and a team will scale the three highest peaks in the U.K.

Professional triathlete Will Kelsay and his partner Jennifer Fredrickson kicked off their adventure at the Lost Worlds Tuscany Crossing 50K.

2013 Kona runner-up Luke McKenzie recaps his race at Ironman Melbourne and looks ahead to the rest of 2014.

A new study suggests that the notion of being “hangry”—so hungry you’re angry—is a real thing.

French triathlon star Laurent Vidal has woken from an induced coma after suffering a cardiac arrest.

South Africa's Dan Hugo and Bermuda's Flora Duffy claimed the titles at the first-ever XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championships.

Dan Hugo and Flora Duffy captured the inaugural XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship on a beautiful day at Callala Bay in Jervis Bay.

Marine staff sergeant Clayton Treska completed the Ironman World Championship 15 months after being diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Rev3 owner Charlie Patten announced that the series will discontinue their professional prize purse after the May 18 race in Knoxville, Tenn.

New Zealand-based French triathlete Laurent Vidal has suffered a heart attack while training in France, according to several news sources.

Held on Jekyll, one of Georgia’s Golden Isles, the Turtle Crawl Triathlon and NestFest offers both a sprint and Olympic-distance option as well as a 5K on May 17, 2014.

Jervis Bay, New South Wales will host several top pro XTERRA triathletes this Saturday at the inaugural XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship.

Last year McKenzie started completely over, did things his way and had the professional breakthrough he sought for nearly two decades.

In the past five events they have competed against each other, without Alistair on the start line, it’s been a 1-2 finish.

Holly Bennett shares her race report from the iron-distance Challenge Taiwan triathlon.

Once-in-a-lifetime trips should happen more than once in a lifetime.

Jesse Thomas shares the most important do’s and don’ts of supporting a triathlete.

CNN's Jacque Wilson reports on Norma Bastidas, 47, who is aiming to break the record for the world's longest triathlon.

Olympic speedskating legend Apolo Ohno will be the next celebrity athlete to train for the Ironman World Championship in Kaiula-Kona, Hawaii.

Ironman 70.3 Lake Tahoe will take place on the same day as Ironman Lake Tahoe.

"Dispatch" columnist Holly Bennett shares images from her time in Taiwan ahead of Saturday's Challenge Taiwan triathlon.

The New York Times is reporting that only one school has committed to adding women's triathlon as a collegiate sport.

The United States' Josiah Middaugh earned his third XTERRA West title in four years, while Bermuda's Flora Duffy dominated the women's race at Lake Las Vegas.

Ironman today announced that it has acquired Tritlon Spain SL, the owners and organizers of Challenge Barcelona and Half Challenge Barcelona.

Ironman athlete and triathlon coach Nicole Gross will return to Boylston Street one year after she was injured in the Boston bombings.

Josiah Middaugh and Flora Duffy won the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series opener at the XTERRA West Championship around the desert of Lake Las Vegas.

A City of Atlanta firefighter was killed Friday morning while training for Sunday's Ironman 70.3 New Orleans triathlon.

Lesley Paterson and Josiah Middaugh earned the Xterra West Championship victories at Lake Las Vegas.

New mom Sarah Haskins is three-for-three since returning to triathlon and she has big plans—including her first 70.3—for 2014.

The inaugural Ironman Maryland will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, becoming the first Ironman race in the mid-Atlantic.

The 2014 XTERRA West Championship is set for this Sunday, April 13 and it once again features a stellar lineup of XTERRA stars.

The May issue of Triathlete has everything you need to maintain a healthy racing weight.

Arizona coach Ron Arroyo tells Azcentral.com that youth interest in the sport of triathlon will be crucial to the sport's success at the collegiate level.

No one is immune to rookie mistakes.

Raija Ogden, wife of professional triathlete Courtney Ogden, was reportedly hit by a drone at a triathlon in Western Australia.

Ironman today held a press conference to officially introduce the city as host and reveal a few more details about the event.

McMahon stopped by the Triathlete offices to chat about committing to longer distances and what the 2014 season will look like.

Dispatch columnist Holly Bennett writes about the lessons she learned on her way to an age-group win at the Laguna Lang Co. Triathlon.

This former “professional couch potato” completed his 100th Ironman.

Do you owe your spouse for putting up with your triathlon habit?

Dan Hugo and Renata Bucher earned the victories at the 10th annual XTERRA Guam.

A field of nearly 1,250 men's and women's collegiate triathletes from 119 clubs will race for individual and team national titles.

This vibrant, triathlon-loving city has spectacular scenery, adventurous opportunities and outstanding food and wine.

Ironman announced today that Zell Am See-Kaprun Salzburgerland, Austria will host the 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

The new triathlon fantasy game that allows multisport fans to predict the elite men's and women's podium finishers at each ITU WTS event.

Inside the birth of Olympic triathlon with ITU President Marisol Casado.

Look back on all of Craig Alexander's Ironman races, spanning from 2007 to 2014.

We caught up with the fun-spirited triathlon star from the Czech Republic to pick her brain on a handful of topics.

Four moving stories of race-day altruism.

Julia Polloreno writes about her experience riding alongside cycling royalty and getting the rock-star treatment at Hotel Domestique.

American Tim O'Donnell has announced that he is now being coached by six-time Ironman world champion Mark Allen.

Uber cyclist Andrew Starykowicz chats about what others think of his sometimes-brash personality.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced the prize purses for the 2014 World Triathlon Series and World Cup events.

The 2014 USA Paratriathlon National Championships, originally scheduled for May 26 at the Life Time Tri CapTex, will now take place Sept. 21 in Tempe, Ariz.

Three-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander announced his retirement from Ironman-distance racing after finishing fifth in Melbourne.

(Or why I’m going cray cray all the way to Challenge Taiwan!)

This morning, a slew of people “confessed” to being @TheRealStarky on Twitter, blogs and websites.

Ironman has announced a group of amateur triathletes who have earned the designation of an "All World Athlete" Champion.

The editors of Triathlete have compiled the magazine’s very best tips and advice into The Beginner Triathlete’s Guidebook.

The former Olympian has established himself in the past year as a top long-course contender.

The new agreement is through 2018.

The April issue of Triathlete magazine has everything you need to make 2014 your strongest year ever.

New pro Alyssa Godesky shares her journey of making the leap from above-average age-grouper–with a secure career–to rookie pro.

American Olympic triathlete Sarah Groff writes about the similarities between wedding planning and being a pro triathlete.

The 38-year-old Rochester, Minn.-native fills us in on her less-than-typical journey to the top of the sport.

Omar Nour recently finished second at the TriYAS by Activelife triathlon and is on a mission to curb childhood obesity.

Endurance House has announced that it will expand to new markets in California, Wisconsin and Florida.

USA Triathlon today announced the five events that have been selected to form the inaugural USA Triathlon Mixed Team Relay Series in 2014.

We profile three top professionals who have created thriving businesses borne of needs that each experienced as they pursued their dreams.

Considering a triathlon camp but wondering what they’re really like? Holly Bennett reports on her time at a training camp in Tucson, Ariz.

Well known throughout South America as a holiday retreat, the lakeside town of Pucón is equally famous among endurance athletes.

You've gotta be fast to do the Alaska Gold Nugget Triathlon.

Jennie Finch discusses her support for the PHIT Act, which may make race fees and equipment tax-deductible.

Five people comprise the sixth induction class of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame.

A new generation of world-class competitors has arrived.

USA Triathlon today announced the 2013 Off-Road Triathletes of the Year.

USA Triathlon today announced the 2013 Duathletes of the Year.

Being a triathlete requires a whole lot of extra help. Here are some valuable tips for your support crew.

Winners include Gwen Jorgensen, Matt Chrabot, Jarrod Shoemaker, Alicia Kaye, Cameron Dye and more.

Mike Stanek will compete at the TriYAS triathlon in Abu Dhabi thanks to a op finish at the Events D.C. Nation’s Triathlon.

The 70.3 stud refines his position with a career-first bike fit and aero test.

USA Triathlon today announced Kirsten Sass and Dan Stubleski as the top amateur triathletes of 2013.

USA Triathlon today recognized Tamara Gorman and Tony Smoragiewicz as the 2013 Junior Triathletes of the Year.