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Learn from the champions of triathlon what it takes to cross the finish line steps ahead of your opponents.

Torbjorn Sindballe dishes on how he turned his body into a fat burning machine.

Do you tend to freak out before a big race? These three expert tips can help you annihilate race-day anxiety.

Get an inside look at the training of TeamTBB with this photo gallery.

As Inside Triathlon celebrates its 20th anniversary, look back on 20 covers from the magazine's history.

Why your easy days are too hard, your hard days are too easy, and how to find the perfect balance to maximize your training.

Dr. Barry Sears was cast in the mainstream as a radical and a charlatan in the nutrition world. But has he been right all along?

A sneak peek into the refrigerators of some of the sport’s top athletes.

Research on the circadian rhythm tells us when to eat, sleep and train—and how this can help us race faster than ever.

Want to be the fastest cyclist you can be? Use these tips from one of triathlon’s greatest.

There’s a subtle reason why the best manage to stay on top: the mind.

Pete Jacobs used an uncharacteristically strong ride to set himself up to win the 2012 Ironman world title.

The following story won the highly prestigious Min Editorial & Design Award for best Opinion/Commentary (Editorial Print).

Two-time Ironman world champ Tim DeBoom writes about hitting the big 4-0.

Study shows running in lightweight shoes is more efficient than running barefoot.

Scotland native and reigning Xterra world champ Lesley Paterson shares her keys to success on the mountain bike.

In his new book, Craig Alexander reveals the approach that took his triathlon career to new heights.

You can correct strength imbalances year-round; use the winter to get stronger and more powerful by lifting heavy.

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

Zipp’s Vuka Alumina Clip and basebar ($255, Zipp.com) can morph into almost any fit and won’t bust your budget.

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

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

A professional triathlete goes “all in” on recovery. What’s he getting out of it?

Go behind the scenes with current Ironman world champion Pete Jacobs with these photos from the Inside Triathlon cover shoot.

WTC CEO Andrew Messick is charging forward to globalization triathlon beyond what others have imagined.

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

Comeback queen Erin Densham shares her top three tips for racing stronger after time on the sidelines.

Combining speed, control and reliability, these wheels are the perfect race-day weapon and make everyday rides even better.

Is living and training at a high altitude really that beneficial? Or does it make more sense to live high and train low?

All signs point to moving on.

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

In 2012, Spain's Javier Gomez turned in impressive performances across non-drafting, drafting and off-road triathlons.

Chris "Macca" McCormack shares what he learned from being the “old guy” on the short course.

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

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

After decades of scientific dismissals, a new study suggests that massage not only enhances recovery but may also boost fitness.

A bizarre circumstance kicked off the Queen of Kona’s legendary career.

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

Defining and recognizing the right time to move up to 140.6 miles requires that various individual factors be considered.

A childhood in South Africa’s bundu helped shape Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz into the greatest off-road triathlete in history.

Shed grams while upping your bike’s capabilities with parts from this dream build.

A native of Boulder, Colo., Olympic-distance specialist Cameron Dye makes his living by racing on the non-drafting circuit.

Want to work out like Craig Alexander, take a peek inside Brett Sutton’s training camp in the Swiss Alps, or find the right aero wheels?

The ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Auckland, New Zealand, will feature challenging climbs, stunning views and strong spectator support.

Despite the relentless pace of change that swirls around the Ironman World Championship every year, the race remains the same.

She’s the best runner in Ironman history, but Mirinda Carfrae is risking it all on a new cycling-focused training strategy.

Will alliances among pros in the men’s race further dispel the idea that the Hawaii Ironman is the race of truth?

The only triathlon subset that isn’t following this upward trajectory is Xterra, the global off-road triathlon series.

Gone are the days of simplistic recovery tools. Innovative techniques are taking over contemporary rehab and quickly gaining in popularity.

Is high school running phenom Lukas Verzbicas the future face of American triathlon?

Rasmus Henning has decided he will retire as a professional triathlete after competing in October 13's Ironman World Championship.

The fastest racing shoes for any distance.

The e-book will give you a look at a unique training philosophy, teach you how to get mentally tougher, and more.

As Timothy O’Donnell tackles the iron distance, he steps into the role as an American with a legitimate shot at ending the U.S. drought.

Is the Ironman World Championship truly a non-drafting event? Aaron Hersh tests the theory that the 10-meter rule doesn't prevent drafting.

Zipp catapulted to the top of the race-wheel world after 2003, but the flashy company is facing its stiffest competition yet.

Get the Zoot racing flat that was inspired by Olympic silver medalist Javier Gomez.

To find out the best way to spend your off-season pick up the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of Inside Triathlon magazine.

Get to know the top American finisher from the 2012 London Olympics.

First off the bike, then fade on the run. Sound familiar? Heather Jackson is here to help, because she’s been there, too.

Travel to Boulder, Colo. for the Inside Triathlon Sept./Oct. cover shoot, featuring 2010 Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae.

Mirinda Carfrae is taking on a cycling-focused strategy for the build up to Kona under the guidance of coach Mat Steinmetz.

Want to learn how to race a successful Ironman debut, how to boost your Ironman bike speed, or how to build a super light tri bike?

In the history of Olympic triathlon, a reigning world champion has never won an Olympic gold medal.

Can Lance Armstrong’s positive effect on off-road triathlon transfer to long-course?

Maybe ITU racing is a different sport—but train like an ITU pro and you’ll become a better long-course racer.

How serial entrepreneur Sami Inkinen went under nine hours in Kona on 12 hours of training per week.

London-bound Sarah Groff took time out of her race week schedule to model for the the cover of the July/August issue of Inside Triathlon.

Not all wetsuits are created equal, so we put seven very different suits in the water to find out how they stack up in speed and comfort.

Swimming technique specialist “Dr. G” gave Lukas Verzbicas several tips on how to be a more efficient swimmer. Here are a few to try.

Want to recover smarter, win a sprint to the finish or find the fastest racing flats on the market?

Go behind the scenes with Olympic-bound American Sarah Groff and the crew from Inside Triathlon magazine.

Read an in-depth profile of Verzbicas to learn about his training at the Elite Triathlon Academy in the July/August 2012 issue of Inside Triathlon.

Triathlon coach Darren Smith will send six (of a possible six) athletes to the 2012 London Olympics.

Inside Triathlon tested five of the most high-end, technologically advanced tri bikes on the market.

Beyond participation by more countries, triathletes need the chance to contend for more Olympic medals.

A peek behind the Bennett curtain reveals what makes triathlon’s most successful couple tick.

Jarrod Shoemaker and Matt Chrabot earned the U.S. the right to send two men to the Olympics. So why aren't they on the team yet?

"I am going to give it all I have and be prepared for the toughest race of my career."

Densham's recent wins in Mooloolaba and Sydney have put the Australian Olympic selection committee in a pickle.

Stellenbosch, South Africa is quickly becoming a travel destination of choice for triathletes.

The shoot was done in the Inside Triathlon studios in San Diego, Calif. and on the beach in Coronado, Calif.