Ironman 70.3

Ironman 70.3 California draws athletes of all ability levels from across the country, and triathlon product makers use the opportunity to show off their new gear.

Matt Reed is ready for the Oceanside 70.3. Senior editor Jennifer Purdie chatted with him on this upcoming race, his vertical advantages and the new challenge of the 140.6.

A look at the professional start list for this Saturday’s Ironman 70.3 California triathlon.

Look back on last year's professional and age-group Oceanside races with this photo gallery.

Whether you are racing in the cold of spring or your season starts later in the year, now is a perfect time to get your bike race day ready.

We chatted with the Austin, Texas, resident to hear about her keys to success in her nine-year pro career, what she thinks of the Ironman 70.3 California course and what it will take to beat Mirinda Carfrae in Oceanside this weekend.

Inside Triathlon senior editor Jennifer Purdie reports from the Specialized team triathlon training camp.

In town for this weekend's Ironman 70.3 California triathlon? Just because the race doesn't allow you to practice on the swim course doesn't mean you can't find a great place to squeeze in a practice swim.

New Zealand’s Kris Gemmell successfully made the jump up to long-course racing, while the United States’ Mary Beth Ellis proved she is healthy after an injury-plagued 2010 season, at the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Singapore triathlon.

Americans Tim O’Donnell and Kelly Williamson beat out tough competition to take the victories at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 San Juan event in Puerto Rico.

The Ironman 70.3 San Juan triathlon in Puerto Rico will take place this Saturday, March 19. Despite no track record, the event has attracted a professional field on par with top half-iron distance event.

Chris McCromack may not be racing Kona this year, but that doesn’t mean he is purely a short-course racer. He will be displaying his Ironman strength this weekend aboard this Specialized Shiv at the Ironman 70.3 San Juan triathlon

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.

Jodie Swallow talks to Triathlete.com about her goals for 2011, which include becoming the best all-around triathlete possible.

Triathlete.com caught up with Zeiger to see how the US Cross Country Championships played out and to hear her plans for the season.

Magali Tisseyre of Canada sits down with TriCenter's Ann Wessling to talk about when she'll make the jump to Ironman, her thoughts on the new 70.3 World Championship course and her new coach, Siri Lindley.

Both Belgium’s Frederik Van Lierde and Great Britain’s Jodie Swallow took the leads early on and held them throughout the race in Buffalo City to claim the Ironman 70.3 South Africa titles on Sunday afternoon.

Cold and rainy conditions forced the 2011 version of Ironman 70.3 Pucon to become a duathlon format.

Photographer Paul Phillips spent 2010 traveling the world to cover the sport of triathlon. In this gallery, Phillips provides 24 of his favorite photos from the year.

One month after being crowned the 2010 Ironman World Champion, Australia’s Chris McCormack decided to toe the starting line of one of the more difficult half Ironmans in North America.

South Africa's James Cunnama outran the men, while the United States' Jessica Jacobs built a lead on the bike and held it all the way to the finish line to take the Ironman Florida titles in Panama City Beach, Fla.

A long list of professionals will take the start line in Panama City Beach, Florida on Saturday in hopes of gaining valuable early-season points towards Kona qualification.

The World Triathlon Corporation publicly responded today, Nov. 2, 2010, to the numerous complaints surrounding Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Miami event with a press release.

France’s Sudrie Sylvain and Great Britain's Leanda Cave won today’s Ironman 70.3 Miami race today in Miami, Florida.

The Nautica New York City Triathlon will be using a lottery system to accept entrants for the first time in its 11-year history.

South Africa’s James Cunnama continued his successful 2010 season, while Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig showcased her ITU speed to take the women’s Ironman 70.3 Austin title.

South Africa’s James Cunnama continued his successful 2010 season, while Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig showcased her ITU speed to take the women’s Ironman 70.3 Austin title.

The World Triathlon Corporation has confirmed our previous news that the Ironman 70.3 World Championships will be moving from Clearwater, Fla., to Las Vegas in 2011.

Triathlete.com has learned from an inside source that the Ironman World Championship 70.3 race will be moving from Clearwater, Florida to Las Vegas, Nevada starting in 2011.

The World Triathlon Corporation, owners of the Ironman triathlon series, has used the week leading up to the Ironman World Championship to announce the introduction of a new Olympic-distance triathlon series.

Ukraine's Maksym Kriat and the United States' Jessica Meyers took wins at today's Ironman 70.3 Augusta event in Georgia.

Americans Ben Hoffman and Kelly Williamson continued to have successful breakthrough seasons with victories at today’s K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Branson event in Missouri.

Both Australia’s Paul Matthews and Canada’s Samantha McGlone won today’s Ironman 70.3 Syracuse event in New York by leading off of the swim, bike and run.

Australia’s Luke Bell got a nice confidence boost heading into his return to the Ironman World championship, while the United States’ Amanda Stevens led the entire day to take a big win for her 2010 season at Ironman 70.3 Cancun.

Australia’s Craig Alexander and Mirinda Carfrae turned in solid race efforts to repeat as Ironman 70.3 Muskoka winners. The race served as a final tune-up race for the Ironman World Championships for both athletes.

The newest Ironman 70.3 event will take place in Muncie, Ind. on July 9, 2011.

Dunning is hosting Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander for an autograph session at this weekend's Ironman 70.3 Muskoka event.

Argentina's Ezequiel Morales turned in a 1:13:06 to take the men's title in Penha, while Brazil's Vanessa Gianinni led from start to finish to defend her 2009 title with a new course record.

he United States’ Andy Potts and Great Britain’s Chrissie Wellington accomplished a rare feat today by taking their third straight titles at Ironman 70.3 Timberman.

This weekend will mark the 10-year anniversary for the Timberman Triathlon Festival.

Australia’s Joe Gambles and Canada’s Melanie McQuaid won today’s Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens race.

The United States' Andy Potts and Great Britain's Julie Dibens took 70.3 wins in a town known for its triathlon presence.

Check out these images of one of the most beautiful courses on the 70.3 race circuit, Ironman 70.3 Calgary.

Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander and Ironman 70.3 World Champion Julie Dibens proved once again that they are two of the best in the world. Alexander rode with one of the sport’s fastest cyclists, Chris Lieto, and ultimately ended up holding off Ben Hoffman for the win.

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