An Ironman triathlon is an emotional experience. The physical and mental challenge presented by the event (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run) slowly removes the layers of complexity ...

A little over half way through the running portion of the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, triathlete Joseph Maroon was struggling. "I'm in the lava fields and I started walking. I was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Triathlon is an expensive hobby. Between equipment and race entry fees, costs add up. Heading into my second Ironman, I decided to ...

Training for an Ironman is not something that should ever be taken lightly, but it is ultimately very achievable with the right plan in place. Here’s all the advice you need to complete an Ironman in ...

No matter what you call it--middle distance, long course, half-iron, 70.3 or half Ironman--finishing a 70.3-mile triathlon is one impressive feat. In recent years, the half-Iron has become one of the ...

I’m convinced that if I can do an Ironman, pretty much anyone can. Why? Because before entering this crazy world of swim, bike and run, I was a very average middle-aged working mom. I was not an ...