USA Triathlon

The Roller Coaster Ride of an IRONMAN Taper

Angie Anderson Nov. 17, 2016

The life of an IRONMAN athlete is seldom predictable and the taper experience frequently follows a similar pattern. Up, down, good, scared, positive and excited! Here's what to expect.

My Dream

Ron Russell Oct. 25, 2016

This August I realized a dream of mine. It was a dream that started almost 30 years ago but one that I was only able to start working toward three years and three months ago. You see, life, well it got in the way. Sometimes life lives you and sometimes, like this weekend, you live life. It’s a lot more fun living it.

Disaster Averted: Rescued by the Team USA Staff

Paul N. Bloom Oct. 17, 2016

Learn from mistakes of others, and avoid this potential race-day disaster.

Mission Accomplished: 21 70.3s in 21 Days

Jeff Fairbanks Oct. 11, 2016

I’ve completed 21 consecutive 70.3s in 21 different cities. Many of my challenges along the way were minimized by the community that came out to support me along the journey and comments received from everyone. Here are a few highlights.

Finding the Bridge Between Athlete and Father

Dennis Law Sept. 20, 2016

After competing in several local sprint triathlons, two 70.3 triathlons and becoming a finisher at IRONMAN Wisconsin in 2014, I, Dennis Law, father of four, found a compelling need to continue developing my love for the sport, both individually and within my home and community.

Every Breath a Gift

Scott Zacaroli Sept. 05, 2016

Three years ago I found myself on my hands and knees in a hotel room in California pleading with God for my life. After a routine jog on a business trip, my heart rate had suddenly rocketed from 70 beats per minute to over 200, and stayed there without ceasing.

Fat Adaptation for Endurance Performance

Andre Obradovic and Peter Defty July 19, 2016

As a marathoner I struggled for six years wondering why I could never lose the belly I had around my waist.

Team TBG: Inspiring Hope within a Community

Todd Baldi July 12, 2016

Here's how one team uses triathlon to empower women.

Discovering Multisport

Davina Farrell July 05, 2016

Before age-grouper Davina Farrell found multisport, she participated in volleyball, track, swimming, crew, running and kayaking. Her love for sports inspired her to take on a new challenge with aquabike.

Becoming an IRONMAN for Myself and My Patients

Thomas Franklin June 07, 2016

In triathlon, like depression, you put one foot in front of the other for as long as it takes. Thomas Franklin shares how he's using swim-bike-run to fight the mental health stigma for himself and his patients.