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Former college swimmer and Kona qualifier Luke Lengfeld shares his secrets to time-efficient training.

Six-time Ironman world champion Mark Allen has successfully launched a campaign on Kickstarter.com to publish a book.

The young athlete hopes to raise money and awareness for Giant Axonal Neuropathy research, a disease that affects his family.

ITU star Nicky Samuels shocked everyone, including herself, with the 2013 Xterra World Championship victory on Sunday.

Two-time Xterra world champion worked her way up to the runner-up spot at Sunday's Xterra World Championship.

Great Britain's Asa Shaw balances his professional triathlon career with a full-time job.

Australia's Ben Allen specializes at Xterra racing and was thrilled with his third-place finish in Maui.

Recap a beautiful—and painful—day of racing in Kapalua, Maui.

Ruben Ruzafa earned his second Xterra World Championship title, while Nicky Samuels burst onto the off-road triathlon scene.

More than 1,000 runners participated in the Kapaula Trail Run on Saturday in Maui.

Xterra USA champion Leonardo Chacon will look for his first world championship title this Sunday in Maui.

Be a part of the pre-race action from the 2013 Xterra World Championships with this photo gallery from Maui.

Bob Babbitt writes about the history of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

This Sunday 775 athletes from 35 countries and 43 U.S. states will compete at the 18th running of the Xterra World Championship.

With the North American Ironman season nearing an end, we look at how the controversial SwimSmart initiatives were executed and received.

Columnist Holly Bennett reviews the new book Triathlete EQ–A Guide For Emotional Endurance.

Head to taiwan or vietnam for a unique race experience and stay for a mix of luxury, adventure and cultural immersion.

Hundreds of age groupers made their dreams come true at last week's Ironman World Championship.

Canada’s Simon Whitfield, the 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medalist, announced this week that he is officially retiring from triathlon.

A Las Vegas man died of unknown causes during the swim leg of the Pumpkinman Triathlon.

Jesse Thomas shares lessons learned in the new world of Daddyland.

It’s the final quarter of my year of racing project–aka the Baker’s Dozen, or 12 races plus one during the 12 months of 2013.

The 40-year-old three-time Ironman world champ shares his taste in Twitter feeds, tunes, training grounds and more.

Melissa Stockwell was honored as the Women's Sports Foundation's 2013 Wilma Rudolph Courage Award winner on Wednesday.

Take your bike training to the trails this fall to reap some significant fitness gains.

Inside Triathlon magazine’s November/October 2013 issue brings you a detailed look into how to have success at the half-Ironman distance.

Endurance Conspiracy, owned by former pro triathlete Tony DeBoom, is teaming up with musician Jack Johnson to raise funds for Colorado flood recovery efforts.

Triathlete's November issue has everything you need to fuel right.

Mary Beth Ellis confirms she will be on the start line on Saturday.

Ironman announced today that GoPro will serve as the title sponsor of 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.

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.

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.

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.

Every month in Inside Triathlon, the editors share a stunning photo from a recent race.

We caught up with the pro known as “Big Sexy” to hear more about how he managed two Ironman wins in four weeks.

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.

Camilla Pedersen has been taken out of an induced coma and is reportedly on the road to recovery.

A seven-time Ironman champion, Ellis got a taste of the Hawaii podium, which has only made her hungrier for the Kona crown.

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.

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.

Destination races are a wonderful aspect of triathlon, but there are some important health risks to be aware of.

This year’s Xterra USA Championship race will feature 50 pros, making it the deepest and arguably strongest elite field in race history.

Organizers of the Denver Triathlon have announced that the race, set to take place Sunday, has been cancelled due to the floods in Boulder.

The race culminated with a sprint finish between Javier Gomez and Jonathan Brownlee.

Shirin Gerami became the first Iranian woman to ever compete in an ITU World Championships on Sunday when she raced in the 25-29 age group.

Though Terenzo Bozzone looked confident on race day, he says the weeks leading up to the big day were a mental battle.

Shirin Gerami, 24, will race in full Islamic dress and Iranian flag colors in world triathlon grand final in London's Hyde Park.

The spark behind Chrissie Wellington's transition from triathlon icon to cycling activist lies in Nepal, writes Ollie Williams of BBC Sport.

Everyone at Triathlete is holding residents of the Boulder area–the beloved training ground of numerous top triathletes–in our hearts.

As Inside Triathlon celebrates its 20th anniversary, look back on 20 covers from the magazine's history.

The ITU World Triathlon Series culminates with the Grand Final in London this week.

Triathlete editor-in-chief Julia Polloreno caught up with Heather Jackson on the heels of her runner-up finish in Vegas.

Preview the October 2013 issue of Triathlete magazine, on newsstands now.

Mary Beth Ellis, one of the top American Ironman athletes, crashed her bike while riding in Cozumel.

Danish professional triathlete Camilla Pedersen, 30, is still in an induced coma following her bike crash in Denmark a week ago.

What happens to triathletes as they get older? If they’re like Dave Watts and Louise McGonagall, nothing.

It’s the seventh Xterra major victory of the season for Allen, the fourth for Slack.

The former Arab triathlon champion passed away after colliding with a car while on a bike ride.

Rob Vigorito came on to Competitor Radio to chat about the first Challenge Family race that will be in U.S. in June of 2014.

Columnist Susan Lacke and her Ironman-in-training partner find romance in a very unromantic place.

Ironman European champion Camilla Pedersen is being kept in a coma due to injuries she sustained in a bike crash on Tuesday night.

Inspiring everyone around the world, including open-water swimming enthusiasts and triathletes, Diana Nyad completed her longtime goal.

The ease with which many former Olympians have transitioned to long-course racing in recent months has been breathtaking.

Elite triathletes from the Americas and Caribbean nations will gather for the 2014 ITU PATCO Championships on May 31-June 1 in Dallas.

We caught up with Hauschildt to find out about her Vegas preparation, how she structured her season and when we might see her in a full IM.

Believe in the power of saying weird crap inside your brain.

Striking the balance between outspoken and earnest, Sarah Groff has found success by racing hard while letting her personality shine.

Michael Raelert announced that after a year of struggling through injury he has undergone surgery on his left knee to relieve inflammation.

American Meredith Kessler has been charged with felony hit-and-run for an incident that happened in San Francisco on March 27, 2013.

It’s the single thing that will define your progress in this sport. Embrace it.

American ITU star Sarah Groff is sharing a journal from her training base in Banyoles, Spain.

For the guitarist of the Grammy-winning group Sugarland, triathlon and touring make perfect harmony.

Hear what six of the world's top triathletes have to say about their bodies and how they propel them to victories.

Former NHL player Ian Laperriere finished Ironman Mont-Tremblant despite suffering a concussion two weeks earlier.

Ruben Ruzafa and Jacqui Slack won the Xterra Germany Championship on a beautiful day in Zittau on Saturday.

Six world champion triathletes bare it all.

Loo. Toilet. WC. Ladies’ room. John. Whatever you call it, it’s the same on the surface–a bathroom.

Lindley joined Bob Babbitt and Paul Huddle from her home in Boulder to chat about being coached by Brett Sutton and the upcoming Kona race.

Hines Ward connects with 2010 Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae.

Inside Triathlon magazine’s September/October 2013 issue brings you a preview of the biggest race in the sport.

Asics is partnering with Foot Locker to give away four entries into the 2013 NYC Marathon. The contest ends 8/18, so get your entry in now!

Aussie pro Joe Gambles has his eyes set on another bid for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship crown after three top-five finishes.

Struggling to juggle your career with time for family and training? Jesse Thomas provides six tips for keeping a healthy balance.

Every year Holly Bennett make a point of attending one of the most important triathlon events of the season in Boulder, the IronKids race.

Triathlete's September issue brings you the mental tools you need to raise your training and racing to the next level.