Lesley Paterson

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Today we check in with Scotland's Lesley Paterson.

Athletes are at greater risk for tick-borne illness. They’re also less likely to recognize the symptoms.

To win the 2018 XTERRA World Championship, Lesley Paterson first had to beat Lyme disease.

Josiah Middaugh and Lesley Paterson captured the 13th annual XTERRA Oak Mountain off-road triathlon elite titles

Mauricio Mendez from Mexico and Lesley Paterson from Scotland captured the XTERRA Pan America Championship titles.

Do you get crazy nervous before triathlons? Try this strategy from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson.

Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson are here to help you win the brain fight with their new book, The Brave Athlete.

After overcoming some significant adversity these past couple of seasons, including a Lyme disease diagnosis, depression and a broken wrist and shoulder from crashes, the "Scottish Rocket" is back in Maui after missing the 2014 race to contend for the XTERRA world title. Despite the challenges thrown at her, the two-time XTERRA world champ (2011-12) won XTERRA Costa Rica (after getting through the swim using only one arm), as well as the West and Southeast Championship races in addition to the European Championship in England this season.

Ruben Ruzafa edged Conrad “The Caveman” Stoltz in dramatic fashion, while Lesley Paterson chased down Jacqui Slack and Renata Bucher.

Braden Currie from Wanaka, New Zealand and Lesley Paterson from Sterling, Scotland won the 10th annual XTERRA Southeast Championship.

Lesley Paterson made a name for herself in triathlon, but she grew up “fell” running on the undulating terrain of the Scottish moors.

Kyle Hummel’s path to Mont-Tremblant was not built from the seamless block of training you’d expect from someone who won his age group.

Two-time XTERRA world champion Lesley Paterson talks about her Braveheart Racing team.

It’s been a tough year for two-time XTERRA world champion Lesley Paterson.

This week’s bike workout comes from two-time XTERRA world champion Lesley Paterson.

These 10 exercises from 2011 Xterra world champion and coach Lesley Paterson thoroughly warm up your muscles.

The real reason to strive for the elusive six-pack.

Check out Kurt Hoy's author page.

Check out Kurt Hoy's author page.

The plank reach is one of 36 core-strengthening exercises featured in pro Lesley Paterson's 6-Minute 6-Pack video series

Oblique abs is one of 36 core-strengthening exercises featured in Lesley Paterson's new 6-Minute 6-Pack video series.

Two-time Xterra world champion worked her way up to the runner-up spot at Sunday's Xterra World Championship.

Two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson chats about pre-race pressure, off-road triathlon and her ideal race day.

Costa Rica's Leonardo Chacon and Scotland's Lesley Paterson earned the Xterra USA Championship victories in Ogden, Utah.

At the finish line Chacon beamed with pride for his homeland, and Lesley Paterson admitted to fighting through a nasty cough this past week.

Since finishing third in Richmond last year Lesley Paterson has won every Xterra she’s entered.

This year’s Xterra USA Championship race will feature 50 pros, making it the deepest and arguably strongest elite field in race history.

South Africa's Dan Hugo and Scotland's Lesley Paterson earned big wins at the 2013 Xterra East Championships in Virginia.

The United States' Josiah Middaugh and Scotland's Lesley Paterson made it back-to-back wins in the Xterra U.S. Pro Series.

On a true-to-form Xterra course reigning Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson and U.S. champion Josiah Middaugh proved best on the day.

Scotland's Lesley Paterson, who has said she prefers to race in off-road triathlon, chats about the mental toughness it took to run her way to third at Ironman 70.3 California on Saturday.

Triathlete Editor-in-Chief Julia Polloreno caught up with Scotland's Lesley Paterson in lead up to Saturday's Ironman 70.3 California.

Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson showed that her mountain bike skills are on par with some of the best mountain bikers in the world.

Watch two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson accept her award for Off Road Triathlete of the Year at the Endurance LIVE Awards.

It was announced today that the 2013 Endurance Live Sports Awards Gala will honor two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson.

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

Two-time Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson demonstrates what NOT to do at your first (or next) race in our latest video.

Check out a few extra shots from Inside Triathlon's photo shoot with Scotland's Lesley Paterson.

Conrad Stoltz repeated as ITU Cross World Champion, while Lesley Paterson added another world title to her resume.

We polled top pros to find out what grassroots tris they love to race—not for points or a prize purse, but for the love of the sport.

A reminder not to take yourself too seriously out there.

The 2012 Trek/K-Swiss triathlon team features a couple of significant absences and one exciting addition.

Xterra world champion Lesley Paterson was plagued with fear of failure before finding success in the sport.

Look back on Xterra World Champ Lesley Paterson's 2011 season with this photo gallery.

Michael Weiss and Lesley Paterson took their first-ever world titles at the 2011 Xterra World Championship in Maui. See photos from the day. Check back tomorrow for part two of our gallery.

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.

Triathlete.com catches up with Trek/K-Swiss team member Lesley Paterson two days before the Ironman World Championship 70.3 race in Las Vegas. What's her race strategy going to be? Find out.

Catch up on the latest in triathlon news and get an Ironman World Championship 70.3 course preview from contenders, and Triathlete magazine cover models, Luke Bell and Magali Tisseyre.

The Braveheart Brick is a high intensity pre-race/race season workout so get ready to suffer! It's short, it's quick and it's a time efficient way to improve your transitions and get plenty of work in.

If you live in San Diego, next week professional triathlete Lesley Paterson is offering a triathlon camp in which athletes can stay at home and not have to use up any precious vacation days.

From the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Professional XTERRA athlete Lesley Paterson models the Jolyn Clothing Eco Vent Top and Eco Euro Bottom. Photos: Damien Noble Andrews.

Professional triathlete Lesley Paterson shows off her version of a triathlon in this video by Triathlete.com.

Everyone's favorite triathlete, Lesley Paterson, talks swimwear in this Triathlete.com video.

The racing was heavy again this past weekend. Mother Nature threw in some technical difficulties to keep things interesting, but the racing went off regardless.

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

The April issue of Triathlete magazine, on newsstands now, will bring out your sense of adventure.

It's day 1 of Triathlete magazine's 2011 swimsuit photo shoot, which is being shot on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Check out these images from Day Two at the Trek/K-Swiss triathlon team camp in Kona, Hawaii.

The first day of Trek/K-Swiss triathlon team camp was all about the athletes reuniting after the off season, but on day two the athletes focused on seriously preparing for the rapidly approaching season.

Lesley Paterson joined Team Trek/K-Swiss literally days ago. She is spending part of the training camp getting acquainted with her new bike, the Trek Speed Concept 9.9.

On this episode of TriCenter, we give you a glance inside the European training camp of the Raelert brothers and catch up with this month’s Triathlete magazine cover girl Lesley Paterson.

A preview of the women's race field for this Saturday's Ironman World Championship 70.3 event in Clearwater, Fla.