USA Triathlon

Triathlon: Making Small Moments I Will Never Forget

Lisanne Rogers Nov. 19, 2019

I needed an outlet from my routine of stay at home mom, volunteer work, and the club, and then along came triathlon.

A Year of Ups and Downs in the World of Triathlon

Beni Thompson Nov. 13, 2019

For Beni Thompson, 2019 was a year that can only be called extraordinary. She overcame obstacle after obstacle and created community and perseverance in doing so.

Coaching the Newbie Mom

Caitlin Drap Nov. 13, 2019

The goals, motivations and perceptions of success are quite unique in one group of rookie women—the newbie moms.

Using 52 as a Turning Point to a Career in Triathlon

Sally DePoala Nov. 07, 2019

When a coach passively suggested she had let herself go, Sally DePoala set out to prove him wrong and thus began her triathlon career.

Living the Dream with the Kona Family

Rafael Zavala Oct. 29, 2019

The theme of this year's IRONMAN World Championships was Ohana (family) and Rafael Zavala felt right at home as he finally became a part of the legacy.

The road to 300: how a birthday present became a passion

Steve Michelini Oct. 25, 2019

Steve Michelini's 54th birthday present from his wife led him to an average of 20 triathlons annually, shutting down limitations and keeping his eyes on 300.

Triumph Over Heartbreak: My Kona 2019 Story

Barbara Perkins Oct. 22, 2019

You will find your true, innermost self out in the lava fields of the IRONMAN World Championship course.

Watching the IRONMAN World Championship Broadcast Inspired Age Group Athlete Rafael Zavala

Rafael Zavala Oct. 08, 2019

Zavala has completed 17 IRONMAN distance races and will compete this weekend in Kona. 

Snap Crackle Pop: My Road to IRONMAN Kona 2019

Barbara Perkins Oct. 07, 2019

To arrive to the Big Island in one piece, with your bike and all your gear is one accomplishment in and of itself.

I am a Titan: How a Shortened Course Couldn't Stop One Full-Distance Triathlete From Finishing

Chelsea Montes Sept. 24, 2019

She used the local pool, her bike trainer and local running paths to complete a full-distance triathlon on her own.