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Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Caroline Steffen
Caroline Steffen was a former professional bike racer who moved to triathlon and took second twice in Kona.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Jan Frodeno
Jan Frodeno won backtoback IRONMAN World Championship titles, and the 2008 Olympic gold medalist was looking to create a bit of a dynasty here on th
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Mirinda Carfrae
Mirinda Carfrae is a threetime IRONMAN World Champion and finished fifth last year.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Dave Scott and Mark Allen
Dave Scott and Mark Allen are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the greatest race ever on the Big Island the infamous IronWar from October 14, 1989.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Lucy Charles-Barclay
Lucy CharlesBarclay, the best swimmer in the women's field, loves to lead the IRONMAN World Championship.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Sarah True
Sarah True took fourth in Kona last year in her first time racing on the Big Island.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Lionel Sanders
Watching Lionel Sanders limp his way to a 2:51 marathon in Kona in 2017 while taking second place to Patrick Lange said a ton about his toughness.
By Bob Babbitt

The Best Social Media Posts From the 2019 Kona IRONMAN World Championship
If you thought all the action in KailuaKona was hot, wait ‘till you see what was swirling around the world of social media.
By Michael Nystrom

A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners
Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully.
By Jason Schneider

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

How to Train for Your First IRONMAN
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Gale Bernhardt

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

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

How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises
Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it.
By Erik Taylor

10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke
Whether you're winding down your season or gearing up for the next one, taking time to focus on your freestyle technique is vital to success in the wa
By Alex Kostich

21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the IRONMAN World Championship
With the IRONMAN World Championship right around the corner, we’ve gathered 21 fun facts you didn’t know about this legendary race.
By Michael Nystrom

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Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Caroline Steffen Caroline Steffen was a former professional bike racer who moved to triathlon and took second twice in Kona. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Jan Frodeno Jan Frodeno won backtoback IRONMAN World Championship titles, and the 2008 Olympic gold medalist was looking to create a bit of a dynasty here on th By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Mirinda Carfrae Mirinda Carfrae is a threetime IRONMAN World Champion and finished fifth last year. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Dave Scott and Mark Allen Dave Scott and Mark Allen are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the greatest race ever on the Big Island the infamous IronWar from October 14, 1989. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Lucy Charles-Barclay Lucy CharlesBarclay, the best swimmer in the women's field, loves to lead the IRONMAN World Championship. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Sarah True Sarah True took fourth in Kona last year in her first time racing on the Big Island. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Lionel Sanders Watching Lionel Sanders limp his way to a 2:51 marathon in Kona in 2017 while taking second place to Patrick Lange said a ton about his toughness. By Bob Babbitt

The Best Social Media Posts From the 2019 Kona IRONMAN World Championship If you thought all the action in KailuaKona was hot, wait ‘till you see what was swirling around the world of social media. By Michael Nystrom

A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully. By Jason Schneider

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath. By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

How to Train for Your First IRONMAN Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN. By Gale Bernhardt

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves. By Mark Allen

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

How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it. By Erik Taylor

10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke Whether you're winding down your season or gearing up for the next one, taking time to focus on your freestyle technique is vital to success in the wa By Alex Kostich

21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the IRONMAN World Championship With the IRONMAN World Championship right around the corner, we’ve gathered 21 fun facts you didn’t know about this legendary race. By Michael Nystrom

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Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Caroline Steffen
Caroline Steffen was a former professional bike racer who moved to triathlon and took second twice in Kona.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Jan Frodeno
Jan Frodeno won backtoback IRONMAN World Championship titles, and the 2008 Olympic gold medalist was looking to create a bit of a dynasty here on th
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Mirinda Carfrae
Mirinda Carfrae is a threetime IRONMAN World Champion and finished fifth last year.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Dave Scott and Mark Allen
Dave Scott and Mark Allen are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the greatest race ever on the Big Island the infamous IronWar from October 14, 1989.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Lucy Charles-Barclay
Lucy CharlesBarclay, the best swimmer in the women's field, loves to lead the IRONMAN World Championship.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Sarah True
Sarah True took fourth in Kona last year in her first time racing on the Big Island.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Lionel Sanders
Watching Lionel Sanders limp his way to a 2:51 marathon in Kona in 2017 while taking second place to Patrick Lange said a ton about his toughness.
By Bob Babbitt

The Best Social Media Posts From the 2019 Kona IRONMAN World Championship
If you thought all the action in KailuaKona was hot, wait ‘till you see what was swirling around the world of social media.
By Michael Nystrom

A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners
Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully.
By Jason Schneider

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

How to Train for Your First IRONMAN
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Gale Bernhardt

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

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

How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises
Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it.
By Erik Taylor

10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke
Whether you're winding down your season or gearing up for the next one, taking time to focus on your freestyle technique is vital to success in the wa
By Alex Kostich

21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the IRONMAN World Championship
With the IRONMAN World Championship right around the corner, we’ve gathered 21 fun facts you didn’t know about this legendary race.
By Michael Nystrom

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