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As the partner of a fellow triathlete, sometimes Susan Lacke has to step away from her role as his cheerleader and keep her mouth shut.

Photographer Jeff Clark caught up with Kelly Williamson at the 70.3 Vegas finish line.

A big sponsorship coupled with the news that O’Donnell will marry Mirinda Carfrae in December means he is set up for an eventful 2013.

Tips and tactics for making the most of this all-important phase.

The trial-by-fire coaching method of Brett Sutton has created some of the sport’s greatest champions and most spectacular burn-outs.

Lance Armstrong will give his first interview after receiving a lifetime ban in 2012 to Oprah Winfrey.

Middaugh makes his home in Vail, Colo., with his college-sweetheart wife, Ingrid, and their children, ages 8, 7 and 2.

The vote is down to a final eight, featuring one photo from each of the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series races.

Athletes, supporters and bloggers, here is your chance to show off your favorite triathlon photo, have it published and win a great prize.

Triathlete's February issue gives you everything you need to jump into the sport as a beginner, or to ramp up your winter training.

Ian Howard has been appointed as President of the British Triathlon Federation.

Lance Armstrong is said to be mulling a confession to the use of performance enhancing drugs during his cycling career.

Tim O'Donnell announced on Jan. 3 that he was joining forces with Trek and would be part of the Trek/K-Swiss Triathlon Team for 2013.

O'Donnell, the reigning 70.3 U.S. champion, was already sponsored by K-Swiss and will add Trek to his team of sponsors.

Two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson demonstrates what NOT to do at your first (or next) race in our latest video.

While you contemplate your resolutions, check out the aspirations these ITU athletes have for themselves in 2013.

Look back on 10 of our favorite photos from the 2012 issues of Inside Triathlon.

The city's first public school triathlon team has a new, high-profile, athlete.

With three kids and a full-time job, Jessie Donavan isn’t your typical Ironman champion.

While I often opt to spend the winter holidays in a snowy wonderland, I also can’t resist the temptation of warm California sun.

Look back on the year of Triathlete magazine covers.

Lance Armstrong’s impact on the sport (bad or good) in 2012 is undeniable.

Here are the 20 most popular Triathlete.com photo galleries of 2012 based on your pageviews!

Last Friday night I had the honor of being a guest at a fundraising dinner for the Boulder Track Club (Bouldertrackclub.com).

While she didn't race in 2012 and has officially retired, Chrissie Wellington still has the triathlon community following her every move.

Photographer Paul Phillips shares 30 of his favorite images from the 2012 season of triathlon racing.

Reigning Ironman world champion Pete Jacobs of Australia took time to sit down with members of the Triathlon Club of San Diego.

The primary fuel for Chris McCormack’s influence on the sport is his fearlessness whenever the microphone is in front of him.

From the nail-biting performances to the innovative gear and controversy, here are the people, gear and moments worth remembering in 2012.

The "First Wave" pages of Triathlete magazine are reserved for the sport's top photographs.

Peter Henning, the man in charge of NBC's annual coverage of the Ironman World Championship, earns the fifth spot on our list.

Dan Empfield first raced the Hawaii Ironman in 1981 and continues to be a part of triathlon’s DNA.

Which pro hates bananas? Which one was raised vegetarian and has never tasted a single speck of meat? Find out!

Specialized's embrace of triathlon has been a dream of a talented aerodynamics specialist, Mark Cote.

A collection of trivia questions inspired by memorable conversations with the sport's top athletes.

It's a dreaded headline for anyone involved in the sport—"Triathlete’s Death Mars Event," and it seems all too frequent.

Germany’s Felix Walchshöfer, the CEO of Challenge, takes the number 8 spot on our list of most influential people of 2012.

Coming in at the ninth position on our list of most influential people for 2012 is Boulder, Colo.-based Mat Steinmetz.

Over the next two weeks we'll reveal Inside Triathlon's picks for the top 10 most influential people of 2012, starting with Barb Lindquist.

Want to strength train like Dave Scott, find the perfect coach to fix your running gait or upgrade your ride on a budget?

If you’ve followed Ironman racing at any point during the past 29 years the name Fernanda Keller is surely one you know.

‘Tis the off-season and you know what that means: It’s time to answer the FAQs from your non-triathlete family members.

Triathlon offers ideal cross-training for the five-time NASCAR champion.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

The Swedish ITU world champ talks about her breakthrough season and her plans to move up to 70.3.

On newsstands today, the January issue of Triathlete reveals the editors' picks for the highlights of the year.

After a year away from competing, four-time Ironman world champion has said that she will officially retire from iron-distance racing.

Chris McCormack weighs in—Ironman vs. short course: Which is harder?

All signs point to moving on.

Meet age grouper Karen Tamson, who toed her first triathlon start line at the age of 44.

The 2012 Challenge Roth champ is turning his focus toward qualifying for Kona 2013.

A busy race schedule in Susan Lacke’s two-triathlete household calls for divine intervention.

A select group of consumers will be allowed to attend the 2013 Las Vegas-based trade show as part of the "Interbike by Invitation" program.

It might not be the biggest or flashiest award that 19-year-old Lukas Verzbicas has won, but it might be the most important.

Thinking about planning a training camp once the winter’s over? Flagstaff, Ariz. may be the perfect spot for it.

The new full distance race was announced today in the historic Basque town of Vitoria for July 28, 2013.

What's one thing triathlon-related that you're thankful for?

When they’re not busy dominating the race course, these pros offer their time and resources to help others in need.

Matt Dixon explains how he took Meredith Kessler, once a mid-pack age-grouper, and helped transform her into a multiple Ironman champion.

USA Triathlon today announced the dates and locations for a number of its 2013 National Championship events.

Three new endurance books for a trio of triathlete interests.

USA Triathlon announced today that Milwaukee, Wis., has been selected as the host city for the 2013 and 2014 national championships.

Simon Whitfield says that in addition to shifting his focus to long-course racing, he'll be working on finding more balance at home.

Hartland High School's Avery Evenson has elected to train full-time for triathlon as a part of the Elite Triathlon Academy (ETA).

Leanda Cave became the first female in the history of the sport to earn the 70.3 and Ironman World Championship titles in the same year.

The book profiles 50 of the most extreme marathons, triathlons, bike rides, adventure races, climbs and open-water swims.

“I always thought exercise was a luxury. I would fit it in if I had time. Now it’s a necessity. It’s a way of life.”

Look at eight of the top photos from the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race, which took place back in April.

Racing triathlon in the Olympics is nothing compared to making the team.

Canada's Simon Whitfield has decided to take a break from racing Olympic distances and will not return to the national team in 2013.

Ironman will no longer partner with the event.

“You’re never too old to get back into the exercising again and wanting to try to live healthier."

The positive test result came on Aug. 18, 2010, 11 days before his Aug. 29 Chicago win.

"I’m now confident in my mental ability to overcome. I no longer think, 'This sucks. I can’t do this. This is awful.'"

Looking for an iconic iron-distance race? Challenge Copenhagen may be just the event for you.

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) honored paratriathlete Melissa Stockwell as its female Athlete of the Month.

“I learned a lot more about what I’m capable of and what I can deal with."

Thirteen of the nation's best juniors — and two Olympians — visited Colorado Springs last weekend.

With 2012 nearly a wrap, many athletes are already feeling a bit fidgety from inactivity and wondering how to strategize an optimal 2013.

“My whole perception of life is different. I’m positive all the time, I’m more organized, I set goals."

Javier Gomez won the Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship and the Xterra World Championship and taking home silver at the Olympics.

"I think it was eye opening to me about how strong a person I really am.”

Look at eight of the top photos from the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series Sydney race, which took place back in April.

“There’s one thing I really appreciate about the world of triathlon: Yes, it’s competitive, but everyone supports each other."

WTC cites the race's small scale and lack of opportunity for growth as reasons for the decision.

USA Triathlon announced today that the 2013 and 2014 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships will be held in Tempe, Ariz.

Destination races can be exhilarating yet exhausting. These tips will help you race your best when you travel far.

In addition to the exciting pro race, the ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego race will host the USAT Club National Championships.

Meet two brothers who raced in the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Susan Lacke writes about catching her lying triathlete partner red-handed (and burrito-scented).