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The reigning 70.3 national champion, Kelly Williamson has spent a decade climbing the pro ranks and holding tight to her triathlon dreams.

Interested in a unique triathlon experience? Try these tips for training, racing and exploring in and around Phuket, Thailand.

Xterra racing fans that like to go long will have a series’ all their own this year.

Pro triathlete Chris Lieto announced today he will accept a walk on spot in the 2013 Billabong Pipeline Masters.

Savannah "Grits" Gritson, a former multisport phenom, announced her intention to rekindle her endurance roots after being approached by SOAS Racing.

2009 Ironman 70.3 world champion Julie Dibens will take part in the Amgen Tour of California time trial on May 17.

Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack won the second annual Xterra Guam Championship.

The 2013 edition of the annual USAT Elite National Championships will be held in conjunction with the Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego.

Bob Babbitt shares a story about the adventurous side of four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington.

More and more children around the country are participating in sprint-distance triathlons.

Ironman 70.3 world champ (and überbiker) Sebastian Kienle shares his advice for taking risks—and making them stick.

Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack won the 2nd annual Xterra Guam Championship race on an absolutely gorgeous tropical blue sky day in the Marianas this morning.

After several years of focusing on the ITU circuit, Denmark's Helle Frederiksen dominated her first attempt at a non-drafting race.

Holly Bennett writes about race number three in her year-long Baker’s Dozen project.

Hines Ward meets his coach (and 8-time Ironman world champion) Paula Newby-Fraser and learns his first lessons about endurance sports.

Susan Lacke learns the true story behind her partner’s heroic response to a bike crash—and redefines her definition of romance.

New Zealand’s most decorated female athlete, Sam Warriner, will race the Rev3 series as part of her 2013 racing schedule.

Two-time Ironman world champion Tim DeBoom shares his secret to avoiding post-race depression, which includes a donut and a road trip.

The Amgen Tour of California on Monday announced that it would host an elite women’s time trial in conjunction with its stage 6 TT in San Jose on May 17.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced that it will have the largest prize purse ever for the 2013 World Triathlon Series and World Cup events.

A European-based company is building a multisport mecca in Boulder with the goal of creating a workforce made up of triathletes.

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day Holly Bennett sat down for a chat with Irish-born age group athlete Keavy McMinn.

With temperate weather during the winter months and diverse running venues, Palm Springs, Calif. offers the perfect desert destination.

Known as the “flying Dutch girl”, 34-year-old Yvonne Van Vlerken has amassed a fine collection of iron-distance crowns.

For this ESPN college basketball reporter, the tri lifestyle is a slam-dunk.

Bob Babbitt writes about six-time Ironman world champion Dave Scott's unique interaction with a fan.

Twenty triathlon-related images from amateur photographers.

Paul Phillips announces the winners of the "Spirit of Triathlon Photo Contest."

Get your season started right with the April 2013 issue of Triathlete.

While most pros are gearing up for the season, Hauschildt (fresh off of a win at Abu Dhabi) is getting ready to take a break.

Bill Burke says he has witnessed the deaths of six competitors in the last five years at events he has organized.

The paratriathlon world champion will next take on Ironman Arizona in November.

Need advice on open-water swimming, running biomechanics or your current nutrition strategy? Consider traveling to these specialists.

Wellington believes the disgraced cyclist would “sully” the sport of triathlon.

The father of three from Austin, Texas, may have had an underlying health problem that was exposed in an especially grueling triathlon.

Cameron Dye chats about his big win in 2013, the possibility of going to the Olympics and what his plans are for the next couple of years.

John Joseph swims, bikes and runs by day and stage dives by night.

Alcatraz organizers say water conditions were not the cause of death.

Felix Schumann of Germany descends the challenging mountain bike course at the 2012 Xterra World Championship in Maui, Hawaii.

2012 Ironman and 70.3 world champion Leanda Cave was honored at the Endurance LIVE Awards as the Female Triathlete of the Year.

A 46-year-old Texas man died of an apparent heart attack Sunday just moments after the start of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon.

Ben Allen from Australia and two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson from Scotland captured the third edition of the Xterra Philippines Championship.

Watch two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson accept her award for Off Road Triathlete of the Year at the Endurance LIVE Awards.

Up-and-coming American triathlete Lukas Verzbicas joined us for a live Twitter chat on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

When Monique Kool, a 35-year-old mother, suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident, doctors weren't sure she'd ever walk again.

Iron Girl today announced that its schedule will expand to 18 events for 2013, the 10th year of the series' existence.

The endurance community gathered to honor 2012 performances in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Ward and three everyday athletes will share their journey to the Kona start line in a documentary series titled "Become One."

This year's Triathlon Business International took place February 10–12 in San Diego.

Go behind the scenes of Triathlete's "Body Shop" photo feature.

Next time you feel ill-prepared, simply let that feeling go. Racing off the cuff can be as rewarding a venture as any.

Susan Lacke details her “different” search for a house suitable for two triathletes, their dogs and a treadmill.

Lance Armstrong will not cooperate with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency ahead of its Wednesday deadline for him to testify.

This year's University of Colorado-Boulder triathlon team has high expectations after winning the national title for the last three years.

Determine if you’re ready for the pro field with advice from coach Jesse Kropelnicki.

Take a look inside Inside Triathlon magazine’s March/April “Speed Issue,” on newsstands now.

Barrett Brandon, Susan Haag, Jacqueline McCook and Michael Wien have been named to the organization’s 12-member Board of Directors.

The March issue of Triathlete is packed with advice on how to gear up for 2013.

An unscientific calculation of the triathlon cool quotient from professional triathlete Jesse Thomas.

Professional triathletes Michael and Amanda Lovato celebrated their eight-year wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve 2012.

Though most people aren’t looking for love in the transition area, some triathletes have found romance amidst the swim, bike and run.

The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville University have joined the list of community partners for the 2013 First Coast Kids Triathlon.

A head-to-head discussion about the risks and rewards of dating in and out of our sport.

Triathlon Business International announced its 2012 award winners at last night's award celebration dinner.

Ironman has announced has a new global ranking program for amateur athletes for the 2013 season.

Some couples meet through friends, at a bar, on Match.com. Mirinda Carfrae and Tim “T.O.” O’Donnell met in the med tent.

It was announced today that the 2013 Endurance Live Sports Awards Gala will honor two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson.

We caught up with the charismatic Hugo to see how his racing’s going, what his goals for 2013 are and how he spent his recovery time.

Holly Bennett writes about how lessons in positivity can come from the most unlikely sources.

American Ironman champion Jordan Rapp by the numbers.

An age-group triathlete recounts her ultra-run experience.

If Lance Armstrong’s ban is reduced to eight years, he will be nearly 50 years old by the time he can compete in sanctioned endurance sports, like triathlons.

Ken Glah, former pro turned age grouper, shares his secrets to racing 29 consecutive Ironman World Championships (and counting).

Cyclists, foodies and adventure seekers won’t be disappointed on this tropical island.

Triathlon Business International has announced the finalists for the 2012 Most Innovative Product award.

Triathlon Business International (TBI) today announced the finalists for its Ron Smith Triathlete of the Year Award.

Get a glance into the beginning of what will be six months of training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.

The following story won the highly prestigious Min Editorial & Design Award for best Opinion/Commentary (Editorial Print).

Luxford is off to a strong start to her 70.3 season, with a dominant win at Ironman 70.3 Auckland Asia-Pacific Championship two weeks ago.

Mary Beth Ellis, Cameron Dye, Anna Battiata and Lukas Verzbicas also earned awards.

A chat with Rachel Joyce about her coaching change and her plans for the upcoming season.

Once again Dr. Jordan Metzl will lead Tri-Mania NYC, formerly Multisport World Conference and Expo, on March 16 in New York City, NY.

Top-ranked junior elites Tamara Gorman and Eli Hemming have been selected as USA Triathlon's Junior Triathletes of the Year.

James Hadley may be better known for his appearance on a TV dating show in his native England, but he’s hoping that will soon change.

The Olympic-distance event will serve as the championship race for the Life Time Tri Series.

USA Triathlon today recognized Coloradoans Danielle Kehoe and Drew Scott as 2012's top amateur triathletes.

Every year CNN selects iReporters to race in a triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and the Fit Nation team.

Clark Ellice will not be funded by Triathlon New Zealand in 2013.

The ITU today named Edmonton as the host city for the 26th edition of the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2014.

When it comes to Olympic triathlete development, what works?