Culture
Culture
The people and places that make up triathlon culture are a huge part of the sport. Get inspired and get motivated!
The people and places that make up triathlon culture are a huge part of the sport. Get inspired and get motivated!
Andreev, Lovset Win ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships
It was a race of firsts as European champions Pavel Andreev and Borghild Lovset cap stellar seasons winning their first World Championships at the first ITU World Championships to be held in Finland.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: How’d I End Up In Vegas?
Follow Triathlete magazine senior editor Jené Shaw as she drives cross-country in search of cool triathletes and interesting triathlon-related stuff throughout the nation.
Twitter Roundup: A Victory Parade & Travel Woes
Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird breaks down what happened in the triathlon twitter world this week.
Inside Triathlon Profiles One Of The Best Triathlon Clubs In The Country
The March/April issue of Inside Triathlon magazine features a story on Full Throttle Endurance, a triathlon club based out of New York City that boasts some of the best age-groupers in the country.
Samantha Warriner On Her Heart Condition And Her First Ironman Win
New Zealand's Samantha Warriner chatted with Inside Triathlon senior editor Jennifer Purdie about her first Ironman victory in New Zealand, her early-season heart surgery, her efforts to help earthquake-ravaged Christchurch and her plans for the rest of 2011.
Competitor’s T.J. Murphy To Speak At Tri Club Event
Triathlete and Competitor magazine’s T.J. Murphy to speak to the Golden Gate Tri Club in San Francisco Tuesday night.
Beware Of Counterfeit Vibram FiveFingers
One reporter got ripped off.
Long Course Duathlon Nationals Slated For Sunday
USA Triathlon's 2011 National Championship event schedule resumes Sunday with the Long Course Duathlon National Championship at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Ala.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: I Found The Reader Of The Year In Moab, Utah
Road Trippin' Triathlete Jené Shaw introduces one of her most enthusiastic supporters.
Tereza Macel Announces Her Retirement
Tereza Macel, a dual citizen of Canada and the Czech Republic, has announced her retirement at the age of 36.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: Just As Suspected, I Now Have A Crush On Colorado
The Road Trippin' Triathlete recaps her time in Colorado. She spent time learning about SwimLabs, checking out cool gear at Pro's Closet and riding in Boulder.
Sneak Peek: Inside Triathlon’s Look Into The Life Of Matt Chrabot
The March/April issue of Inside Triathlon magazine features a story on Olympic hopeful Matt Chrabot, who recently won the Miami International Triathlon for a second time. Check out a sneak peek of the article, available on newsstands now.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: Holy Crap Toto, We’re Still In Kansas
Follow Triathlete magazine senior editor Jené Shaw as she drives cross-country in search of cool triathletes and interesting triathlon-related stuff throughout the nation.
Lance Armstrong Turns To Legendary Running Coach For Ironman Advice
Armstrong enlists the help of Alberto Salazar to help him run a 2:50-2:55 marathon in an Ironman.
Endurance Conspiracy Releases First Chari-TEE For Japan Relief
Endurance Conspiracy has united with Econscious and Goodbye Blue Monday to launch what they're calling a "Chari-Tee" to raise relief money for the disaster in Japan.
Top U.S. Junior Triathlete Diagnosed With Cancer
American junior triathlete Kevin McDowell has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: Birthday Tale Of Two Cities
Follow Triathlete magazine senior editor Jené Shaw as she drives cross-country in search of cool triathletes and interesting triathlon-related stuff throughout the nation.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: Columbus → Indianapolis → St. Louis
Follow Triathlete magazine senior editor Jené Shaw as she drives cross-country in search of cool triathletes and interesting triathlon-related stuff throughout the nation
Former Professional Triathlete is Raising Funds for Japan
Former professional triathlete Mike Trees and his wife, Rieko, have established a disaster fund for Japan called Tri4Japan.
Twitter Roundup: Miami International & The Ironman Dilemma
Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird breaks down what happened in the triathlon twitter world this week.
Full Throttle Endurance Triathlon Club
Inside Triathlon magazine recently got to hang out with New York City’s Full Throttle Endurance triathlon club. The team is a motley mix of bankers, executives, a former TV star, an Iraq war veteran and everything in between. They are coming to a race near you. And they’re going to beat you.
ASICS Committed To Helping Relief Effort In Japan
Footwear giant donating $250,000 to earthquake victims; ASICS America Corporation offering to match its employee’s cash donations to the American Red Cross.
Athletes Pledge Support To Raise Money, Awareness For Japan
Three-time world Ironman triathlon champion Chrissie Wellington among those “Running for Japan”.
Tri Travel: Puerto Rico
The inaugural Ironman 70.3 San Juan is set to take place tomorrow and whether it’s beach sun and fun, mountains and rivers, historic sightseeing, amazing food or triathlon training, Puerto Rico is a great place to pair a race and a vacation.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: Zipp Headquarters
Zipp was gracious enough to invite me to swing by their headquarters on my way through Indianapolis.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: I Love Columbus Triathletes But I Don’t Envy Their Weather
Follow Triathlete magazine senior editor Jené Shaw as she drives cross-country in search of cool triathletes and interesting triathlon-related stuff throughout the nation.
Lukas Verzbicas Shines Despite Friend’s Cancer Diagnosis
Illinois running and triathlon superstar wins rare distance triple and team trophy at New Balance Nationals soon after learning his close friend, triathlete Kevin McDowell, has a form of cancer.
Faris Al-Sultan Fired Up For Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore
Al-Sultan says he’s in prime condition and is aiming for a podium spot at Sunday’s race in Singapore.
Ironman New Zealand Sells Out In Record Time
Sixteen hundred entries for one of the world’s longest-standing Ironman races are filled in less than 48 hours.
Mourning Sally Meyerhoff
27-year-old triathlete and runner killed in cycling accident was “loving life”.
Endurance LIVE Awards Gala To Air On Universal Sports
The 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala will air on Universal Sports this Friday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. EDT/2:30 p.m. PDT.
Road Trippin’ Triathlete: D.C. Trail Run And Yoga And Swim, Oh My
Follow Triathlete magazine Senior Editor Jené Shaw as she drives cross-country in search of cool triathletes and interesting triathlon-related stuff throughout the nation.
2012 London Olympic Triathlon Dates Confirmed
As the countdown clock was unveiled in London today to mark exactly 500 days until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) today confirmed the competition dates and venue for the triathlon in London 2012.
TYR Signs Matt Chrabot
Olympic hopeful Matt Chrabot has signed a multi-year deal with TYR. TYR also represents professional triathletes Chrissie Wellington, Andy Potts, Magali Tisseyre, Sarah Haskins, TJ Tollakson and others.
44-Year-Old Wins Enduroman Lanzarote
British man endures heat to take double iron-distance race in Spain.
Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon Partners With Challenged Athletes Foundation
ITU World Champion, "The Amazing Race" star and CAF Athlete Sarah Reinertsen to lead Team CAF at the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon.
More Amateur Triathletes Heading To Wind Tunnels
Wall Street triathletes are following the lead of professional triathletes and cyclists and are spending money to head to the wind tunnel.
Olympic Hopeful Matt Chrabot
Inside Triathlon magazine spent time with Olympic hopeful Matt Chrabot at his training headquarters at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Road Trippin’ Day 1: D.C. – A Verified Great Place For Triathletes
Follow Triathlete magazine Senior Editor Jené Shaw as she drives cross-country in search of cool triathletes and interesting triathlon-related stuff throughout the nation.
Emma Snowsill Talks Training, Plans For 2011 Season
Australia's Olympic triathlon gold medalist Emma Snowsill is back home to start her 2011 competition season after a four-month base training camp in Stellenbosch, near Cape Town in South Africa.
Sally Meyerhoff’s Memorial Draws Thousands
As one of the country's top women runners, Sally Meyerhoff was training for the 2012 Olympics and her next triathlon. However, a traffic crash killed her instantly and lead to a large gathering of her friends and family Saturday.
Huge Crowds Expected At London ITU Champs This August
London's Hyde Park will be the setting for one of the best "free" shows in an Olympic sport this year with signs, a day before Olympic tickets go on sale, that the world's top triathletes will be in the Park on August 6 and 7 to go head-to-head in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship, London, presented by Tata Steel.
Gemmel, Holland Win ITU Oceania Championships
Kris Gemmel and Vicky Holland took victory at this year's ITU Oceania Triathlon Championships in New Zealand.
Road Trippin Triathlete: It’s Time To Roll
Check out Jené Shaw's author page.
Van Lierde, Dibens Win Second Annual Abu Dhabi Triathlon
In a day of heat, wind and carnage, Frederick Van Lierde of Belgium won the men’s race and Julie Dibens of Great Britain won the women’s race of the second annual Abu Dhabi International Triathlon on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi: One Day Away From The Big Race
Inside Triathlon Editor-in-Chief Courtney Baird takes you to the streets of Abu Dhabi with a look at the buzz of the city less than 24 hours out from the big race.
Damaging Tsunami Waves Hit Kailua-Kona
According to local television station KHON 2, Kailua-Kona has been affected by this morning's tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan.
Chris McCormack Talks About The Olympic Decision
One of the most talked about athletes at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon this year is Australia’s Chris McCormack, largely because the reigning Ironman world champion recently announced that he’s going to forgo defending his title in Kona to attempt to qualify for the Olympics.
March Madness: Previewing The Most Competitive Race Ever Outside Of Kona
Aaron Hersh previews the deep field of athletes set to race in this Saturday's Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.
New Montreal Store And Gym Keeps Triathletes In Mind
Gilbert Ayoub's newest business venture is born of a "build it and they will come" philosophy.
Faris Al Sultan Preps For “Hometown” Race In Abu Dhabi
Leader of Team Abu Dhabi Faris Al Sultan writes about his history of racing in the United Arab Emirates.
69-Year-Old Cancer Survivor To Compete In Abu Dhabi Triathlon
When he finished chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with cancer, Southampton born Dr Peter Thornback felt “a wreck”.
Pro Triathletes Contribute To Auction Benefiting Christchurch Victims
Athletes such as Chrissie Wellington, Craig Alexander, Terenzo Bozzone and Bevan Docherty have contributed items that are currently up for auction. The proceeds will benefit the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
ITU President Marisol Casado Visits With USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon was visited Tuesday by Marisol Casado, the president of the International Triathlon Union. Casado took time out of a busy trip to the United States to sit down with the entire USA Triathlon staff for nearly one hour.
Triathlete Encounters Orca While Swimming In New Zealand
A New Zealand triathlete came face-to-face with an orca whale.
Eugene To Host First-Ever Triathlon In August
Eugene, Ore. to host triathlon this summer.
Sally Meyerhoff Dies In Tragic Cycling Accident
Meyerhoff had recently started competing in triathlons and said she would go after a spot in October's Ironman World Championship.
Dirk Bockel On His New Sponsorship, Passing On An Olympic Run & Abu Dhabi
Bockel took time to talk to Triathlete.com about adding Blue Competition Cycles as his bike sponsor, his thoughts on Chris McCormack’s attempt to qualify for the Olympics and how he’s feeling heading into Abu Dhabi.
McIlroy To Test Form After Injury At New Zealand National Champs
Kate McIlroy's long road to recovery from achilles tendon surgery continues on Saturday when she lines up at the New Zealand National Triathlon Championships.
Texas Man To Race Ironman One Year After Cancer Diagnosis
As an athlete, Marc Lishewski is used to taking good care of his body. But prostate cancer was something he could never have anticipated.
Bryan Rhodes To Raise Funds for Christchurch Earthquake Victims
Elite triathlete Bryan Rhodes will compete in this Saturday’s Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in memory of the Christchurch earthquake victims and is calling on fellow athletes and the general public to help raise funds to assist the emergency relief efforts.
Melanie McQuaid Announces 2011 MelRad Racing Team
Competing under the guidance of three-time Xterra world champ Melanie McQuaid, the newly announced 2011 MelRad Racing Team will race at all the regional Xterra competitions and the World Championships in Maui.
What Sara McLarty Does In Her Free Time
Here’s pro triathlete (and our resident swim expert) Sara McLarty “flying” in an Orlando, Fla. iFly wind tunnel, reaching wind speeds of up to 150+ mph.
Triathlete Tellez Surprises Himself In Half-Marathon Win
Miguel Tellez is one of South Florida's best triathletes. Sunday he showed mastery of a single endurance test with his first half-marathon victory in the Miami Beach 13.1.
Gardner, Vanladingham Rule Xterra Philippines
Sam Gardner and Shonny Vanlandingham win the inaugural Xterra Philippines.
Three Brothers Face Unique Challenges To Compete In Triathlon
Three brothers from Atlanta are aiming to make history this May.
Alexander Up For The Challenge In Abu Dhabi
Two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander believes Saturday’s Abu Dhabi International Triathlon could be the most open endurance race of the year.
Jenkins, Rouault Win Elite Sprint Race In Clermont
Great Britian's Helen Jenkins and France's Greg Rouault took the overall wins at the 2011 Clermont ITU Pan American Cup, while Jarrod Shoemaker and Sarah Haskins finished as the top Americans to take the 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championship titles.
Twitter Roundup: Kona & Ironman New Zealand
Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird breaks down what happened in the triathlon twitter world this week.