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2012 CapTex Triathlon

The 22nd Capitol of Texas Triathlon in, of course, Austin Texas, offered a nice combination -- elite pros competing in Race to the Toyota Cup, some 3,000 age groupers and the inspiring USA Triathlon Paratriathlon Nationals

Morales, Goos win IM Brazil

Ezequiel Morales of Argentina overtook Santiago Ascenco of Brazil with 4k to go; Belgium's Sophie Goos held off Kim Loeffler of the United States to win Ironman Brazil.

Brownlee superb in Madrid

Jonathan Brownlee dominated the 2012 ITU Madrid WTS event with a superb run after a fine swim and a successful 9 men bike breakaway effort. Alexander Bruykhankov and Dmitry Polyansky rounded out the podium.

Nicola Spirig takes Madrid WTS

Nicola Spirig had the best kick at the end and stormed to the win at the 2012 ITU Madrid World Triathlon Series event. Aileen Morrison finished second and Barbara Riveros Diaz third.

Draft Legal vs Non Drafting

A comparison of the power numbers of Matt Chrabot from the 2012 ITU San Diego WTS race versus the 2011 Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlon.

The perspective of Craig Evans

Craig Evans was the runner-up at the recent ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, but unlike the winner Conrad Stoltz, this Tennessee resident has a full time job. Find out more about him here.

Aussies’ Choice

Australians are a dominant force in Olympic-style racing. They have won 19 of 44 World titles, 4 of 9 women's medals at the Olympics. So why all the drama with their Olympic selection?

Wrenched by the Boulder SC

The Service Course is a service-and-repairs-only shop located in Boulder, CO. Founded by two former ProTour mechanics, they offer a unique service that gives the rest of us access to repair quality and speed typically reserved for the elite.

The Brownlee domination

The Brownlee brothers Alistair and Jonathan have been putting on quite a show of domination the last few years, and more is still likely to come. Sal Farruggia takes a closer look at these fast young Brits.

Ironman Texas recap

Jordan Rapp and Mary Beth Ellis were the champions of the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas, but there was much more going on - nicely captured in this video from Ironman.

Not without a banana

Many of us have distinct rituals before a race and this author insists to have at least one banana as part of his pre-race meal. We also inquired about the rituals of various professional athletes.

Meet Danielle Kehoe

Age grouper Danielle Kehoe was the 3rd overall female at the 2012 Ironman St. George and is now looking to step up to the Pro ranks. We had a few words with the Colorado Springs, CO resident.