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2015 IRONMAN World Championship Pro Start List Announced
Another stacked professional field will compete in Kona this October. Did your favorite make the cut?
By Michael Nystrom

The Case of the Unhealthy Triathlete
You train hard, eat well and have enough medals to make a knight jealous. But are you functioning at your very best?
By IRONMAN

5 Whole-Food Alternatives to Sports Products
Whole foods can do what sports products do and oftentimes with fewer ingredients. These five are worth trying.
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD

The Best Way to Fuel an Ultra-Distance Race
Performance starts with fuel. It's critical to create a nutrition plan so you make the right choices before and during your race. These tips will h...
By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD

Closer Look: SRAM Debuts RED eTap Wireless Electronic Groupset
SRAM debuts RED eTap, the company'sand the industry's only current wirefree electronic groupset.
By LAVA Magazine

IRONMAN Sold For $650 Million To Chinese Company
Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. ("Wanda"), one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the World Tri...
By PRNewswire / Michael Nystrom

True Repeats, Gomez Wins at WTS Stockholm
Near perfect conditions and a strong men's and women's field made for a fast weekend of racing at WTS Stockholm.
By ITU

VIDEO: Chasing Olympic Gold With American Gwen Jorgensen
Watch current world number one, American Gwen Jorgensen, train in Spain's northern Basque region of Vitoria.
By LAVA Magazine

Strength Training for Triathletes
When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease.
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns.
By Ryan Wood

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do
By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career.
By Erik Taylor

18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos
The IRONMAN logo has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small MDot on the calf or part of a larger pi...
By Michael Nystrom

4 Steps to a Smooth 1.5K Swim
Here's how to even out your swim stroke so that you can move more efficiently in the water.
By Doug Robertson

My First Triathlon: 15 Things I Learned
From panic attacks to wetsuit mishaps, participating in my first triathlon was scary. With lots of trial and errors, here are 15 things I learned t...

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete
Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact.
By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

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2015 IRONMAN World Championship Pro Start List Announced Another stacked professional field will compete in Kona this October. Did your favorite make the cut? By Michael Nystrom

The Case of the Unhealthy Triathlete You train hard, eat well and have enough medals to make a knight jealous. But are you functioning at your very best? By IRONMAN

5 Whole-Food Alternatives to Sports Products Whole foods can do what sports products do and oftentimes with fewer ingredients. These five are worth trying. By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD

The Best Way to Fuel an Ultra-Distance Race Performance starts with fuel. It's critical to create a nutrition plan so you make the right choices before and during your race. These tips will h... By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD

Closer Look: SRAM Debuts RED eTap Wireless Electronic Groupset SRAM debuts RED eTap, the company'sand the industry's only current wirefree electronic groupset. By LAVA Magazine

IRONMAN Sold For $650 Million To Chinese Company Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. ("Wanda"), one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the World Tri... By PRNewswire / Michael Nystrom

True Repeats, Gomez Wins at WTS Stockholm Near perfect conditions and a strong men's and women's field made for a fast weekend of racing at WTS Stockholm. By ITU

VIDEO: Chasing Olympic Gold With American Gwen Jorgensen Watch current world number one, American Gwen Jorgensen, train in Spain's northern Basque region of Vitoria. By LAVA Magazine

Strength Training for Triathletes When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease. By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn? When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns. By Ryan Wood

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career. By Erik Taylor

18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos The IRONMAN logo has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small MDot on the calf or part of a larger pi... By Michael Nystrom

4 Steps to a Smooth 1.5K Swim Here's how to even out your swim stroke so that you can move more efficiently in the water. By Doug Robertson

My First Triathlon: 15 Things I Learned From panic attacks to wetsuit mishaps, participating in my first triathlon was scary. With lots of trial and errors, here are 15 things I learned t...

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact. By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

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2015 IRONMAN World Championship Pro Start List Announced
Another stacked professional field will compete in Kona this October. Did your favorite make the cut?
By Michael Nystrom

The Case of the Unhealthy Triathlete
You train hard, eat well and have enough medals to make a knight jealous. But are you functioning at your very best?
By IRONMAN

5 Whole-Food Alternatives to Sports Products
Whole foods can do what sports products do and oftentimes with fewer ingredients. These five are worth trying.
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD

The Best Way to Fuel an Ultra-Distance Race
Performance starts with fuel. It's critical to create a nutrition plan so you make the right choices before and during your race. These tips will h...
By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD

Closer Look: SRAM Debuts RED eTap Wireless Electronic Groupset
SRAM debuts RED eTap, the company'sand the industry's only current wirefree electronic groupset.
By LAVA Magazine

IRONMAN Sold For $650 Million To Chinese Company
Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. ("Wanda"), one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the World Tri...
By PRNewswire / Michael Nystrom

True Repeats, Gomez Wins at WTS Stockholm
Near perfect conditions and a strong men's and women's field made for a fast weekend of racing at WTS Stockholm.
By ITU

VIDEO: Chasing Olympic Gold With American Gwen Jorgensen
Watch current world number one, American Gwen Jorgensen, train in Spain's northern Basque region of Vitoria.
By LAVA Magazine

Strength Training for Triathletes
When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease.
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns.
By Ryan Wood

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do
By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career.
By Erik Taylor

18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos
The IRONMAN logo has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small MDot on the calf or part of a larger pi...
By Michael Nystrom

4 Steps to a Smooth 1.5K Swim
Here's how to even out your swim stroke so that you can move more efficiently in the water.
By Doug Robertson

My First Triathlon: 15 Things I Learned
From panic attacks to wetsuit mishaps, participating in my first triathlon was scary. With lots of trial and errors, here are 15 things I learned t...

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete
Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact.
By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

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