Dispatch

A native of Edmonton, Canada and currently living in Boulder, Colo. Olympian Paula Findlay knows a thing or two about cold winter weather.

Triathlete contributor Holly Bennett says goodbye after seven years as a contributor.

The 29-year-old chats about his triathlon training and racing philosophy, as well his life outside the sport.

After finishing on the Kona podium in the last two years, Joyce is looking to earn the number one spot in 2015.

The world champ chats about the formula for her success and her plans for the 2015 season.

Winter is the perfect time to fine-tune your swim stroke, and mastering a few skills will go a long way toward enhancing your effort.

It’s that time again–kick off the New Year in fun and lighthearted fashion with this quiz.

Cigana chats about his journey from broken cyclist to reborn triathlete and one of the speediest runners in the men’s professional ranks.

In honor of the holiday, we checked in with a handful of pros to learn their traditional plans for the festive day.

Holly Bennett reflects on her time in Bahrain, which she visited to cover the highly-anticipated Challenge Bahrain triathlon.

Last week I experienced the local flavor of old Bahrain, both from the hospitality of the people and from the actual flavors of a traditional meal.

Columnist Holly Bennett shares images from her time in Bahrain.

Here’s what the pro panel had to say in advance of Saturday’s highly-anticipated race.

The Czech Republic’s Radka Vodickova has made her mark in half iron-distance triathlon.

We chatted with Don to learn a little about what makes this British star tick when it comes to the triathlon battlefield.

Columnist Holly Bennett shares a series of photos from the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest week in Thailand.

Check out these three must-do’s as you consider planning a future trip to this Southeast Asian paradise.

This week at the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest Australian pro Belinda Granger will celebrate a major milestone.

See what some of the top athletes preparing to compete in Sunday's Challenge Laguna Phuket triathlon had to say.

Ironman champion Luke McKenzie makes his Challenge Laguna Phuket racing debut this Sunday in Thailand.

The week-long event includes this Sunday’s Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) and next Sunday’s Challenge Laguna Phuket (CLP).

Kona runner-up Ben Hoffman chats about the exciting developments in his professional and personal life.

Dispatch columnist Holly Bennett reaches out to a few globetrotting pros to learn their healthy travel habits.

The world champion provides an update and shares two of her favorite top-speed training sessions–one for the bike and one for the run.

On the heels of her Beach2Battleship win, we check in with Alyssa Godesky to learn how her rookie pro season has progressed.

The 70.3 world champ and Kona runner-up chats about her whirlwind year.

Learn about Bob Shuler’s impressive journey, which he’ll complete on the finish line on Ali’i Drive in Kona.

The three-time Kona winner reflects on the best race strategy and provides tactics for dealing with disappointment in the heat of battle.

The 50-member strong nationwide team, founded in 2012, features men ranging in age from 22-52, and they’ve racked up a resume of impressive results.

A few of Craig Alexander’s fellow Kona-bound pros share how his influence has impacted their careers.

Rev3 CEO Charlie Patten chats about the newly formed union and how this development came about.

Columnist Holly Bennett reviews the new book The Hurt Artist–My Journey From Suicidal Junkie To Ironman.

McQuaid chats about tackling the 70.3 distance and shares a favorite run/strength session.

The two-time 70.3 world champ says Hy-Vee and Mont-Tremblant are her 2014 focus, with an October Kona start in the back of her mind.

Justin Daerr chats about his rise to the top of the podium and shares run training advice–including an endurance-focused fartlek session.

Hundreds of hard bodies took to the Boulder streets in droves on Thursday night, strutting their stuff at the first annual Boulder Underpants Run.

Boulder resident Richie Cunningham shares his tips for each leg of the race; out-of-towners, take note!

"Dispatch" columnist Holly Bennett writes about her experience racing at the 30th anniversary of Challenge Roth.

Defending Roth champ Dirk Bockel is feeling fit and ready to lay it all out there yet again on the course he calls his all-time favorite.

Read what some of the top pros set to compete in Sunday's 30th Anniversary of Challenge Roth had to say ahead of the big day.

Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae comes to Roth as the reigning Ironman world champion, yet as a rookie on this storied course.

The 2013 Kona runner-up chats about his unconventional season, becoming a father and the fierce competition he'll face on Sunday.

Felix Walchshöfer chats about his plans to race and the efforts to discourage drafting at the 30th anniversary running of the iconic event.

The iron-distance focused triathlon documentary, slated for release in early 2015, will follow a handful of athletes to Challenge Roth.

Catching up with recent Ironman 70.3 Boulder champ Jodie Swallow.

Cam Brown’s decisive victory at Ironman Cairns made him the oldest Ironman winner in the sport’s history.

Holly Bennett jumped at the opportunity to sit down and chat with SkirtSports founder Nicole DeBoom in her Boulder, Colo. office.

Last year's Kona runner-up Rachel Joyce is now in excellent health and is gearing up for a trio of races on the near horizon.

Rebekah “Bek” Keat shares her top tips for strong running form and one of her favorite sessions to improve running cadence.

Attendees packed the house at Runner’s Roost in downtown Denver last night for a very special evening presented by TriRock Colorado.

The half-iron distance Challenge Bahrain will take place Dec. 6 and will feature a $500,000 prize purse.

A collection of important cycling safety and accident awareness tips.

Holly Bennett shares her race report from the iron-distance Challenge Taiwan triathlon.

Defending Challenge Taiwan champ—and super swimmer—Dylan McNeice shares advice for tackling the first leg of a triathlon.

"Dispatch" columnist Holly Bennett shares images from her time in Taiwan ahead of Saturday's Challenge Taiwan triathlon.

250. That’s the total iron-distance finishes logged by three racers: Petr Vabrousek (138), Hillary Biscay (63) and Belinda Granger (49).

The official kickoff or Challenge Taiwan took place on Tuesday at Taipei Song Shan Sports Center.

Several of the professional athletes headlining Challenge Taiwan share advice for staying mentally tough when the body lags behind.

Emma Pooley knows how to deal with saddle sores—and how to avoid them in the first place.

Dispatch columnist Holly Bennett writes about the lessons she learned on her way to an age-group win at the Laguna Lang Co. Triathlon.

McCormack gives his take on social aspects of the sport, his current fitness, pre-race nutrition, the Laguna Lang Co. Triathlon and more.

We caught up with the fun-spirited triathlon star from the Czech Republic to pick her brain on a handful of topics.

Schramm shares his tips for tackling tough bike courses, as well as his best advice for balancing sport and travel with family life.

(Or why I’m going cray cray all the way to Challenge Taiwan!)

New pro Alyssa Godesky shares her journey of making the leap from above-average age-grouper–with a secure career–to rookie pro.

Considering a triathlon camp but wondering what they’re really like? Holly Bennett reports on her time at a training camp in Tucson, Ariz.

"Dispatch" columnist Holly Bennett shares photos from her time in Subic Bay for the 2014 Challenge Philippines triathlon.

Greg and Laura Bennett–touted at Thursday’s press conference as “the fittest couple on earth”–are both slated to race in Saturday’s Challenge Philippines.

Holly Bennett caught up with Hauschildt to hear what her 2014 season holds and how she’s feeling about Saturday’s race.

The hot topic of the pre-race press conference was the doozy of a bike course, which several of the athletes previewed earlier in the day.

Chris McCormack chats about adjusting to life in Phuket, Thailand where he recently relocated for a new full-time role.

Dave Voth discusses his own significant history in the sport and some of the unique aspects of the new race.

Michael and Amanda Lovato share the story of baby Valentine’s arrival in their lives and what's next for their careers.

This week in "Dispatch," Holly Bennett previews a new bike/run training video available from the Challenge Family and Sufferfest.

Holly Bennett finds that getting back into fitness during the winter does not happen overnight

How well do you know professional triathletes? Check out the answers to our quiz and see how you did.

How well do you know professional triathletes and their habits? Take this quiz, and find out the answers tomorrow.

The 2013 Ironman Brazil champion is the latest athlete to join the running shoe brand.

Stuck in an exercise rut after the holidays? Here are some tips to get out of it, courtesy of pro Meredith Kessler.

This week, Holly Bennett writes about creating a healthy — and tasty — snack for Christmas.

Holly Bennett recaps her season of traveling the world and racing, but says her bucket list is overflowing. What's on yours?

Tyler Butterfield competes in triathlons of all distances, from ITU races to Ironman. We caught up with him for this week’s Dispatch.

Sometimes it’s good to break away from our triathlon circle — for a few days, anyway.

Holly Bennett writes about race No. 13 of her ambitious 2013 race schedule.

Dispatch columnist Holly Bennett caught up with the men’s and women’s professional champions.

Holly Bennett captured images for a photo journal from the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest and surrounding locations in beautiful Phuket, Thailand.

Holly Bennett sat down to breakfast with Challenge Family CEO Felix Walchshöfer to chat about the latest happenings in the Challenge Family.

Holly Bennett had the chance to visit Thanyapura–a sponsor of Challenge Laguna Phuket and host to the Junior Challenge children’s race.

Dispatch columnist Holly Bennett writes about her 12th race in her 2013 Baker's Dozen series.

Australian pro Justin Granger has raced a significant portion of his career in Asia–where conditions tend toward hot, humid, hilly and adventurous.