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The Chicago Triathlon puts Ryan Sutter's fueling plan to the test.

The United States' Hunter Kemper's broken elbow will keep him out of the 2011 Pan American Games.

Dedicate yourself to Ironman and you can race at Kona. That was the message that came out of the recent IM Talk podcast with WTC CEO Andrew Messick.

Rev3 has added another new race to its 2012 schedule. The Rev3 Florida Triathlon will take place at the end of October in Sarasota, Fla.

More and more executives are "going from the boardroom to their bike or pool, instead of the golf course."

Wellington concealed the extent of her injuries resulting from a bike crash leading up to the Ironman World Championship.

American Matt Chrabot overcame a bike crash and came from behind on the run to ascend back to the top of the Huatulco World Cup podium today.

Starykowicz had a rollercoaster of a season—a disappointing 10th-place finish at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in March, a stitches-requiring foot injury at St. Anthony’s, an encouraging 6th-place finish at Rev3 Quassy and finally last month a win at the iron-distance Rev3 Cedar Point with a race-best 4:25:54 bike split.

In honor of triathlete Chrissie Wellington’s return to Kona in 2011, Brooks Running created only 200 pairs of a custom T7 Racer. Wellington wore the T7 Racer lightweight racing flats when she broke the world record at Ford Ironman Arizona last November.

Top contenders for the 2011 Ironman World Championship gathered at the King Kamehameha hotel on Thursday for the pro press conference.

One race stands between Ryan and the XTERRA USA Championship.

Two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander has signed with TYR.

Two race car drivers will take on Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

Late last month three-time Olympian Hunter Kemper won his seventh national championship—a feat he accomplished in 1 hour, 48 minutes and 24 seconds at the USA Triathlon Elite National Championships in Buffalo, N.Y. His seventh career national title put him ahead of legendary triathlete Scott Molina for most U.S. national championships, and it ties Karen Smyers for most ever by an American.

The championship race of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series will take place Sunday, October 2, just outside of Dallas, Texas. More than 1000 athletes will compete at the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon, which is a culmination of the Race to the Toyota Cup—the seven-event series that started with Miami’s Nautica South Beach Triathlon back in April.

Before heading over to the Big Island for pre-Kona festivities, DeBoom chatted with Triathlete.com about his 2011 racing season, his picks for Kona and what’s next for him.

Janus has offered up $20,000 to be divided between charities selected by pro triathletes Hunter Kemper, Matt Reed, Andy Potts, Becky Lavelle and David Thompson.

World champion triathlete Michellie Jones provides training tips to help Ryan improve his trail running and swimming technique.

Molli Serrano didn't want anything to derail her training. So when she started feeling ill, she powered through and continued to push her limits.

In "The Ride" Craig Alexander takes us on a 112-mile ride up Big Thompson Canyon in Boulder, Colo. for one of his toughest training dasy of the year.

How is Craig Alexander preparing for this year's Ironman World Championship? In this five-part "Training Day" series we're bringing you up close and personal with the two-time champ as he gears up for the year's biggest race.

How is Craig Alexander preparing for this year's Ironman World Championship? In this five-part "Training Day" series we're bringing up close and personal with the two-time champ as he gears up for the year's biggest race

The top Kona contender says she’ll be at the start line October 8, despite being bruised and battered.

Based on overall results through the Series, professional triathletes Alicia Kaye (USA) and Cameron Dye (USA) are the current point leaders in the Race to the Toyota Cup, which concludes October 2 at the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon in Dallas.

Brian Lavelle and Erika Erickson take the victories at the Santa Cruz Triathlon.

France’s Nico Lebrun and Canada’s Melanie McQuaid took the titles at today’s XTERRA USA Championship at the Ogden & Snowbasin Resort in Utah. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong finished fifth in his first triathlon in 22 years.

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong gave a brief interview ahead of tomorrow's XTERRA USA Championship at Snowbasin Resort - his first triathlon in 22 years.

Whether you want to race through the lava fields or relax in paradise, experience the best of the Big Island at the luxurious (and triathlete-friendly) Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows.

While you’ll see a few hundred people don boxers, briefs, bikinis and boyshorts for the annual Underpants Run during Ironman week, Kona-bound athletes (who arrive to the Big Island early enough) can partake in a new pre-Kona tradition: the K-Swiss Pau Hana Sunset 10K Run and Walk, a Benefit for the American Cancer Society.

Ryan Sutter visits GSSI for a series of tests that will show him how his sports nutrition can play a role in his overall performance.

Saturday's Xterra USA Championship features several intriguing story lines. Perhaps most notable is the return of seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong to triathlon.

Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad will make another attempt to swim between Cuba and Florida, she told reporters Friday in Havana.

The swim start of an ITU race produces some of the most breathtaking photos in the sport.

A busy and hectic month of triathlon in Asia wraps up this weekend with the 2011 ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships in Yilan, Chinese Taipei.

Lance Armstrong may be the biggest name in the field, yet to win Saturday's XTERRA USA Championship at Snowbasin Resort he'll probably have to outlast a Caveman.

It's time for the run-bike-run sport to take center stage in Spain this weekend, at the 2011 ITU Gijon Duathlon World Championships. Reigning European Duathlon Champions Benoit Nicolas (FRA) and Sandra Levenez (FRA) are considered the pre-race favorites to take the titles.

USA Triathlon secures $12,000 grant for paratriathlon program.

Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird interviewed reigning Ironman world champion Chris McCormack of Australia throughout the season.

Hachette Book Group announced today that it will publish A Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington, known in the triathlon world as the “queen of Ironman.”

Professional triathletes Chris Foster and Magali Tisseyre took the pro wins, while several celebrities raced to raise money at the 25th annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon.

Petr Vabrousek (CZE) and Yvette Grice (GBR) won the inaugural titles at Challenge Henley-on-Thames at the weekend.

The second edition of the K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Branson kicked off Sunday morning, just a week after the 70.3 world championships. Despite scattered thunderstorms, 1400 athletes were expected to take to the water to kick off Missouri’s event.

No focus groups. No formal polls. Just a bunch of tri-obsessed editors debating the most desirable cities and towns for triathletes. Whether it’s agreeable weather, stunning scenery, unbeatable training spots, lively culture or low cost of living, these cities have it.

More than 100 top international triathletes will toe the starting line Saturday, Sept. 24 at the fourth stop of the 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Race Series, the Nickel City Triathlon in Buffalo, N.Y.

Ironman Branson 70.3 takes place this weekend, just one week after the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas.

Xterra reigning world champ and defending eight-time national champion Conrad Stoltz chats with Triathlete.com about the new Xterra USA Championship course, his prep to defend his title, and going up against Lance.

As we suspected, Lance Armstrong will be making the start at the Xterra USA Championship in Ogden, Utah on Sept. 24.

Sept. 24 race around Utah's Snowbasin resort race adds fresh singletrack and stunning views.

Two local athletes took the titles at Sunday's D.C. Triathlon.

McCormack finished up the 2011 ITU World Championship season on Saturday with 31st place in the Grand Final in Beijing, and he was kind enough to answer some questions about the race and his 2011 season for Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird.

American husband-and-wife team and pre-race favorites Michael and Amando Lavato win Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka

Tony Smoragiewicz claims bronze to give U.S. two on the podium

Age-grouper Joseph Morstad is racing in this weekend’s TriRock San Diego—his first triathlon. He has battled colitis for years and managed to find his way to Team Challenge and trained with them for the event.

TriRock San Diego takes place this Sunday on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

Orbea-sponsored triathlete Craig Alexander won the Ironman World Championship 70.3 on an unlabeled bike that appears to be a Cervelo P4.

Team Red, White and Blue, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of wounded veterans and their families, is organizing a “moving tribute” this Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The Twittersphere has been abuzz the past couple days with conjecture about Lance Armstrong’s return to triathlon

Athletes will line up for the annual Rev3 Cedar Point Triathlon this weekend in Sandusky, Ohio. Distances include a half Rev and full Rev. This family-friendly event takes place in a 364-acre amusement park complete with 75 rides and 17 roller coasters and an outdoor waterpark, while surrounded by resorts and camping grounds.

Conrad Stoltz and Will Kelsay battled it out at last weekend's Xterra Japan. Check out photos of one of the most beautiful races in the world.

American Kevin McDowell will travel to this weekend's ITU Junior World Championships to support his teammates. McDowell would have been one of the favorites to win the junior world title in Beijing if he were competing, but he is instead fighting a battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Professional triathlete Matt Reed and his family are opening a yogurt bar in Boulder, Colo.

Indiana's Matt Hay will compete in this weekend's Rev3 Cedar Point race after overcoming a rare disease.

The Hy-Vee Triathlon brings money to the sport and to the Des Moines-area.

The snow-capped peaks of Whistler’s famed Olympic ski slopes and mist over Alta Lake greeted athletes assembled at Rainbow Park for the start of Xterra Canada’s 2nd annual SportChek National Championship in Whistler, B.C., presented by Nita Lake Lodge.

Canada's Tenille Hoogland has left her Olympic dreams behind her and is now looking forward to racing in next week's Ironman World Championship 70.3 race in Lake Las Vegas, Nev.

Tell us who the featured athlete in this photo is and what event he's racing in and you could win an autographed copy of Bob Babbitt’s '30 Years of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship’ coffee table book.

The Fireman Triathlon in West Kennebunk, Maine took place this weekend despite harsh weather conditions caused by Hurricane Irene.

Check out Steve Godwin's author page.

The Building Strong Families Triathlon and Duathlon in Jackson County, Fla. raised money for three local nonprofits organizations.

Maine's David Aschauer died after being pulled from the water in the Tri For Preservation race in Cape Elizabeth.

After surviving a car accident that nearly took her life, Canadian Janelle Morrison is back training and is making a documentary about her journey to recovery.

Mirinda Carfrae’s 2010 win in Kona was no fluke. It was a result that was carefully and methodically crafted by her fierce yet under-the-radar coach.

We’ve noticed a trend at the wine store lately: bicycles on labels. We were curious how these wines measured up, so we got the expert opinion from San Diego Sommelier Jesse Rodriguez.

Four-time Xterra World Champ Conrad Stoltz from South Africa and Saipan multisport sensation Mieko Carey captured the eighth annual Xterra Japan Championship titles on a mystic afternoon in the Nikko National Forest in Marunuma, Japan.

"The Bachelor" host trains year-round—whether at home or on location in a tropical paradise.

Rev3 Triathlon, known for its spectator-friendly races in family-friendly locales, recently announced a new race in its roster—in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, to take place on Aug. 26, 2012.

These female entrepreneurs saw a need in the endurance world and filled it. They own and operate businesses, all while managing to continue to train and race. These are their stories, sprinkled with a little advice.

New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone has announced he will not make the start at the 2011 Ironman World Championship due to an Achilles injury he has been dealing with throughout 2011.