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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta writes about how the new experiences of training for a triathlon helped him slow down and enjoy life.

Australian long-course triathlon star Pete Jacobs will fine tune his preparations for the Ironman Melbourne race this Sunday in Geelong.

Clearwater, Fla., the former home of the Ironman World Championship 70.3, will be hosting a Land Rover TriRock Series event this November.

Wolfe is an Assistant U.S. Attorney by trade and an ultrarunner by choice who earned a national championship in his first ever winter tri.

New Zealand's Kate McIlroy and Australia's Aaron Royle earned valuable ITU points with wins in New Zealand.

This triathlon-friendly Caribbean island makes for a wonderful winter getaway.

American triathlete Linsey Corbin and Trek have announced that Corbin will be riding a Speed Concept 9.9 over the next three years.

A retirement community in Columbia, S.C. is hosting a "Baby Boomer" triathlon in July.

A look at a recent competition ban.

The 2012 Xterra Southeast Championship in Pelham, Alabama will host the 2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships.

Michael Weiss will continue to be drug tested during his two-year suspension from competition.

Meet five guys who are making the jump up to the pro ranks in 2012.

New triathletes are older, with the biggest growth in the 35-39 and 40-44 age groups.

Charlotte Roach is cycling from China to the UK to raise money for the East Midlands charity that helped save her life.

The Austin-based triathlete will jump into the 2012 season with a half marathon.

Inside Triathlon's trip across the pond reveals Britain’s greatest threat to triathlon.

Dan Martin will attempt to swim across the Atlantic from New York to France, cycle from France to Siberia and run from Alaska to New York.

We're introducing you to five up-and-comers on the women’s pro scene.

Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods is now accepting applications for 30 openings on its 2012 Erin Baker’s Triathlon Team.

There’s one Olympic spot left for the women and at most three spots left for the men. So how exactly will the other spots be filled?

Life Time's Leadman event, scheduled to take place in mid-September in Bend, Ore., could face competition from WTC-owned Ironman.

Jonathan Rohr, the accomplished triathlete and medical student who died suddenly last November, will be commemorated this weekend.

Clean Bottle and its creator David Mayer appeared on ABC's Shark Tank on Friday, Jan. 20 and struck a deal with Mark Cuban.

The Hy-Vee, World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship winners will each receive an automatic invitation to all three events.

A triathlon was held on Saturday to raise money for underprivileged children as well as help honor a slain San Diego police officer.

Ironman CEO Andrew Messick and ITU President Marisol Casado meet to discuss future endeavors.

Learn more about Hyde Park, the venue which will host the triathlon events at this summer's 2012 London Olympic Games.

The track cycling gold medalist from Beijing, who also rowed to silver in 2004 in Athens, will compete in Ironman U.K. on July 22, 2012.

Preparations for the Ironman 70.3 taking place in Buffalo City, South Africa this weekend are in the final stages.

The (Deeply Determined, Exceptionally Sensitive, Sometimes Insecure and Downright Huge) Heart of a Champion

The Clean Bottle will be featured on ABC's "Shark Tank" this Friday, Jan. 20 from 8:00-9:00 p.m.

“Racing cannot always be the axis around which my life revolves.”

Rumors are circulating that an Ironman event could be coming to Williamsburg, Va. in September or October of 2013.

Kristian Monsen and Borghild Løvset win the opening winter triathlon European cup in Lygna, Norway.

Luxembourg's Dirk Bockel will be riding a Trek Speed Concept as a member of the Leapard Trek team in 2012.

Chrissie Wellington let the Inside Triathlon staff dress her up like the Queen of Ironman, a title she deserves given her Ironman, iron-distance and Kona world records.

The reigning Ironman world champ will pursue other opportunities in 2012.

Joanna Zeiger and Tyler Stewart proved that they have single-sport prowess and qualified for the Olympic marathon trials in Houston.

The opening race of the 2012 Winter Triathlon series takes place in Lygna, Norway this weekend.

The Canadian will face a two-year period of ineligibility.

The “epic triathlon camp” will take place May 27–June 3, concluding with Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.

I want to mix up my 2012 racing schedule. How easy is it to make the leap to Xterra?

The increase in participants has led Abu Dhabi International Triathlon organizers to change the swim and bike routes for the third running.

After being hit by a car while training in Vancouver, Louise Mackinlay is ready to compete again.

Private Chef Jessica Cerra draws inspiration for recipes from all around her.

Robert Verhelst put on more than 50 lbs. of gear in T2.

The 2012 Challenge Wanaka lineup features several the region's top triathletes.

Wiltshire will have to serve the six-month suspension handed down by the ITU.

Robert Verhelst will attempt to finish 27 iron-distance triathlons in 2012.

The Labor Day event will be rebranded as part of the Land Rover TriRock Series.

How to travel to and around Flagstaff, Ariz.

Plan out your 2012 season with the Inside Triathlon Tri Guide. Available now on newsstands.

Jo Lawn is looking to become the most successful woman in the history of the New Zealand race.

The race director says it will be largest single-day endurance event that has ever been held in Eastern Canada.

ITU shares the best photos from the 2011 ITU World Championship Series.

Revolution3 triathlon has announced a plan to “Run Across America” to raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund.

The Triathlon Club of San Diego is introducing a brand new youth triathlon series.

Triathlete editors selected 15 of the most memorable headline-grabbing events from the 2011 season.

Inside Triathlon magazine is renowned for its stunning photography. Here are a few of our favorite photos from 2011.

Triathlete.com honors the women who wowed us all season long.

Photographer Paul Phillips shares 27 of his favorite race shots from the 2011 triathlon season.

Mike Senese talks about his journey into triathlon.

Montana's Powder Hound Triathlon has been named the host of USA Triathlon Winter Nationals.

Triathlete.com honors the men who dazzled, dismayed— and destroyed their competition in 2011.

Photos from the 2011 ITU World Championship Series race in Yokohama, Japan.

Christmas this year for the family of Mark Scott involved a quiet hospital gathering and prayers for a miracle.

Our favorite 2011 Inside Triathlon column from two-time Ironman world champ Tim DeBoom.

Whether it was super-fast performances or shocking tragedies, here’s a list of some of the top triathlon stories.

British female triathletes dominated at every level this year, boosting sales of women’s bikes, shoes and clothing.

Here are the top-25 most popular photo galleries on Triathlete.com for 2011, according to number of pageviews received.

South Asia's first 70.3 event, Ironman 70.3 Sri Lanka, will take place on Feb. 19.

Jeff Harris is raising money for Lindsey Lodge Hospice, where he is a regular volunteer.

Finding and punishing a user is a success for that sport, not a setback.

Refuel: “got chocolate milk?” Campaign has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of the annual event.

Tough economic times have led the owners to decide to close the shop.

The Mini Cow Tri Club members stand quite a bit shorter than your typical group of triathletes—because they range from 8 to 13 years old.

Next year's Challenge Cairns will feature a new swim course.

Central Oregon is one of the areas bidding to host an Ironman event starting in 2013.

Fourteen races have been announced and more are on the way.

Look back on the 2011 Triathlete magazine covers.

Tell us which Triathlete magazine cover gets your vote for best cover of the year.

The ITU’s postponement of its Yokohama race led athletes to question its safety.

The new requirement comes after two athletes died during the swim in the 2011 New York City Triathlon.

Rapp was chosen following a gold-medal performance at the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships.

May's Ironman 70.3 Florida triathlon will no longer take place on the Walt Disney World grounds.

Help the ITU pick the photo of the year.

Team Triathlon keeps gaining momentum as a total of eight teams competed in Ecuador.

Members of the British Army competed in a 24 hour triathlon to raise money for charities.

The ITU World Championship Series will be known as the ITU World Triathlon Series starting in 2012.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced it has imposed a two year ban on Dmitriy Smurov.