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Headed to USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals this weekend? Get ready with advice on where to eat, sleep, play and train.

Who knew smelly bike shorts could be such a touchy subject?

PowerTap is dramatically reducing the cost of their hub-based power meters, effective immediately.

Tom Ziebart owns at least one copy of every issue of Triathlete magazine.

Despite another season full of injuries, Leanda Cave is keeping her eye on the prize—defending her two world titles.

Since his first Wildflower win, the Oregonian has developed into one of the strongest Americans (and runners) on the 70.3 and Rev3 circuits.

Once a U.S. Army officer, Wisconsin native Jessica “Jess” Jacobs made a career switch to triathlon, turning pro in 2007.

Anonymous pro triathletes get honest about the perceptions vs. realities of what it takes to be on top of the podium.

Despite months of preparation, Jessica Kelley is uncertain of what to expect on race day.

On Aug. 25, three Triathlete magazine editors will tackle the inaugural Challenge Penticton, the Challenge Family’s first race in North America.

Four-time Ironman world champion is part of a group trying to get a women's Tour de France reinstated.

Nowadays, former Ironman CEO Ben Fertic can most often be found underwater with a speargun in his hand hunting for big fish.

The 2013 Xterra Mountain Championships served as the final regional event before the U.S. National Championships.

The bike crash occurred while she was leading the third leg of the ITU Team Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships.

The United States’ Josiah Middaugh and Shonny Vanlandingham claimed the victories at today’s Xterra Mountain Championships.

Join Bob Babbitt for a Q&A with John and Judy Collins, who co-founded the Ironman, in Encinitas on Wed., Aug. 21. Plus, great prizes.

The father and son duo have inspired countless numbers of people over the past 30-plus years.

Professional triathlete Jenny Fletcher is working her way back to triathlon after a dramatic healthy incident earlier this year.

You probably know a great deal about Andy Potts, but here are 20 things that may surprise you.

The lesson learned from my July's Baker’s Dozen race? Attitude truly is everything.

After nearly two years of sitting on the sidelines, former Xterra and 70.3 world champion Julie Dibens will return to triathlon.

Watch as Hines Ward puts together swim, bike and run for the first time.

This New England resort town is home to miles of pristine beaches, heaps of nostalgic charm and a scenic Rev3 triathlon.

American Lukas Verzbicas continued his comeback at the weekend's Carlsbad Triathlon in Carlsbad, Calif.

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office announced there will not be any charges pressed in an accident that injured Richie Cunningham.

You could win a revamped version of the groundbreaking Speed Concept—valued at $8,000.

Macca chats about the Ironman/Challenge relationship, athletes' perception of the two and what he thinks makes for an ideal race course.

"...when I have the chip on my ankle and the gun goes off, I’m different. I feel that. It’s like two totally different people.”

Don't miss out on the Sept. 8 Event's DC Nation's Triathlon. Register now to avoid the price increase and guarantee your spot.

About a year and a half after going their separate ways as coach and athlete, Carfrae and Lindley have rejoined forces.

Competitor Group, Inc. today announced that Events DC will come on as a partner to the Nation’s Triathlon.

Emmy-winning television producer Peter Henning will be the 20th inductee into the Ironman Hall of Fame.

Check out Bethany Mavis's author page.

The August issue of Triathlete is packed with ways to step up your game in the height of the season.

Jesse Thomas introduces you to the Get Screwed Fund.

Richie Cunningham of Australia will miss the championship season due to injuries sustained in a bike accident on the 4th of July.

In honor of the July 4th holiday, I wanted to speak with someone transplanted to the U.S. through triathlon.

2012 London Olympian Sarah Groff graces the cover of our August 2013 issue, on newsstands early next week.

As he gears up for TriRock Colorado, we caught up with Roberto Martinez to hear more about his active lifestyle and why he likes triathlon.

The combination of cooling and aerodynamic improvement over standard road helmets could prove beneficial for triathletes.

Columnist Susan Lacke is frugal when it comes to triathlon gear and supplies. Her partner? Not so much.

Hydraulic road brakes continue to explode with the impending addition of the Shimano R785 braking system.

Australia’s Greg Bennett and Canada’s Angela Naeth posted strong bike times at Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake to earn the victories.

Another group of athletes is back on Hilton Head Island this weekend, all of them gunning for the coveted Coconut Monkeys.

According to the Independent Record, triathlon is constantly growing in popularity in Montana.

Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae's focus lies squarely on a singular goal: reclaiming the Kona title.

Hines Ward tours the Challenged Athletes Foundation headquarters and takes on his greatest fear: the open-water swim.

Endless single-track, temperate weather and scenic vistas make Chattanooga, Tenn., an ideal training destination.

Get T1 and T2 advice from the former Olympian, 70.3 world champion and top-10 Kona finisher this morning.

Registration for Ironman Boulder opens July 17.

It’s amazing, really, what sort of effort you can pull out of your body at times when you least expect it.

Ever the positive thinker, Meredith Kessler is optimistic she’ll make a full recovery and hopes to race next month.

For USA Triathlon CEO Rob Urbach, triathlon is more than a job.

As the racing season hits its height, our July/August 2013 issue will help you achieve your peak performance in your biggest race.

Ben Allen and Helena Erbenova won the inaugural Xterra Greece at Lake Plastira on Saturday.

South Africa's Dan Hugo and Scotland's Lesley Paterson earned big wins at the 2013 Xterra East Championships in Virginia.

Triathlon’s growth in laid-back Costa Rica is anything but tranquilo.

This summer, at the peak of race season, you’ll want to conquer the swim, and Triathlete magazine’s July issue has everything you’ll need.

Former NFL Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward completed his first half-Ironman at yesterday's Ironman 70.3 Kansas triathlon in Lawrence, Kan.

Scotland's Lesley Paterson continued her domination of off-road triathlon, while South Africa's Dan Hugo finally got an Xtera win.

Starting on Friday Holly Bennett be attending a training camp and race weekend in Costa Rica with coaches Michael and Amanda Lovato.

Our sport has come a long way, and Triathlete has existed to document this evolution ever since the magazine launched in May 1983.

The Elite Triathlon Academy program in Colorado Springs is showing some promise for producing 2016 Olympians.

Holly Bennett writes about venturing back to Costa Rica, a place she traveled in her early 20s.

Celebrate 2013 National Running Day with the TriRock Series.

The Uplace BMC Triathlon Team will be an international extension of the all-Belgian Uplace Pro Triathlon Team.

These triathlon stores offer much more than just swim, bike and run gear.

Ruben Ruzafa (ESP) and Renata Bucher (SUI) won the Xterra European Tour season-opener, the Xterra Spain Championship in Cieza, Murcia.

2012 marked Whit Raymond's 20th and final year announcing the Ironman World Championship.

Crafting the right pep talk for your triathlete involves intuition, understanding, and sometimes, partial nudity.

Norseman Xtreme blueseventy contest winner Jessica Kelley writes about her experience of training for the race.

After some uncertainty following the 2012 Kona race, Craig "Crowie" Alexander now says he still wants to compete at the highest level.

Bob Babbitt shares some of his favorite sound bites from the past three decades.

I met Hong Kong-based Bill and Shannon Ng last month during the Laguna Lang Co Triathlon race week in Vietnam.

Hines Ward gets used to his new Trek Speed Concept, meets his new teammates and attends the Endurance Live Awards.

The United States' Josiah Middaugh and Scotland's Lesley Paterson made it back-to-back wins in the Xterra U.S. Pro Series.

The three-time Wildflower champion and dad-to-be will halt his season to recover from navicular stress fracture surgery.

American Matt Reed has announced that he will be competing alongside Andy Potts in Philadelphia.

The United States' Josiah Middaugh and Scotland's Lesley Paterson stay undefeated in the 2013 Xterra U.S. Pro Series.

Lessons from Jesse Thomas' stumbling journey through the world of sponsorship.

Bob Babbit writes about triathlon age-grouper Mike Bucher, who is the proud father of 14 children.

Xterra heads to Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama this Saturday, May 18, for the Xterra Southeast championships.

The Life Time Tri Chicago (formerly the Chicago Triathlon) and Leon’s Tri, have teamed up to form Chicago’s first ever triathlon series.

Why not seize the opportunity to race back-to-back weekends on opposite sides of the earth?

Piampiano’s sights are set on the podium in Kona, and the rookie pro is hardly afraid to aim high.

One week after revealing three new events in Australia, the Challenge Family has announced that Challenge Melbourne has sold out.

More triathlon teams are cropping up all the time, offering a sense of community—and some killer benefits—to age-group athletes.

Response to new swim rules for Ironman triathlons have been mixed.