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The Boulder, Colo. native and resident got his start in swimming before moving to multisport

A daughter comes to appreciate her mother's Ironman habit when she guides her through the marathon portion of Ironman Canada

The January edition of Triathlete Magazine has everything you need to prepare for your best season ever. Here's a preview.

David Watkins died due to a heart valve problem, but he rebounded and finished his first Ironman the following year.

Rachel Joyce’s career in triathlon hasn’t been easy, but she’s quietly become one of the top racers on the Ironman circuit.

In her latest Triathlete Love column, Susan Lacke recalls how she faced her fears and fell in love.

Holly Bennett writes about race No. 13 of her ambitious 2013 race schedule.

What's it like to run into a group of cows during a race?

After spending time away from serious training, Gwen Jorgensen has started ramping up her strength work and has added in moderate training.

Crafting the perfect dating profile, triathlete-style.

Six top pros unveil the bodies that propelled them to Olympic medals and world championships.

Holly Bennett captured images for a photo journal from the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest and surrounding locations in beautiful Phuket, Thailand.

A group of professional triathletes aims to change the face of men’s health.

Non Stanford and Jonathan Brownlee were named British Triathlon Elite Triathletes of the Year in Birmingham on Saturday.

Canada's Trevor Wurtele didn't win Nov. 17's Ironman Arizona race, but he definitely came up with the most creative race report.

Jenn Sommermann marks the last of 50 triathlons in 50 states at Lavaman Keauhou 2013.

International Triathlon Union (ITU) Honorary President Les McDonald was honored with the Order of Canada in Ottawa on Friday.

Get a look at eight of the top photos from the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series Yokohama race, which took place back in May.

Dispatch columnist Holly Bennett writes about her 12th race in her 2013 Baker's Dozen series.

Sunrise Events, organizers of the Xterra Philippines Championship, is hosting an online auction to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.

Pro triathlete Jesse Thomas shares his personal gear/services/stuff checklist for balancing a crazy life.

Less than a month out from their wedding day, we have some fun with the superstar triathlon twosome of Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae.

Endless training routes and epic scenery keep triathletes coming back to New Paltz, N.Y.

Get a look at eight of the top photos from the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race, which took place back in April.

Chase Kowalski loved to run, bike and swim. His family is implementing a plan to support YMCA's triathlon program for kids.

James Cunnama (RSA) and Jodie Swallow (GBR) will not renew their contracts with TeamTBB for 2014, the duo announced today.

After seven years of working together, TeamTBB and bike sponsor Cervélo have announced that they will no longer work together.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced the appointment of Antonio Fernandez Arimany as its new Director General.

Preview Triathlete magazine's annual Kona wrap-up issue.

Belinda Granger is a beloved figure, especially throughout the Asia-Pacific region where she’s focused the majority of her career.

(Hint: It’s not about a brand)

While in Kona to spectate the Hawaii Ironma, Dibens was hit by a car, leaving her with injuries that kept her on the sidelines in Maui.

Thirteen-year-old Ariana Luterman started Team Ariana to benefit homeless children in the Dallas area through her triathlons.

Nicolas "The Professor" Lebrun was inducted into the XterraHall of Fame at the Night of Champions dinner at the Ritz-Carlton.

2012 Ironman world champion kicked off his "off-season" by running the 2013 ING New York City Marathon with his wife Jamielle.

Get an inside look at the training of TeamTBB with this photo gallery.

Legendary and controversial coach Brett Sutton and teamTBB announced today that Sutton has resigned as the head coach of the team.

After a fifth-place finish in Kona, Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen says she won’t return to teamTBB for the 2014 season.

In honor of the holiday we asked a number of top professionals about their Halloween history.

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.

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.