I won the swim portion in my age group of the inaugural Washington, D.C., Triathlon. It was all downhill from there. That’s not exactly true, since I enjoyed every second of the sprint triathlon — a ...

So you want to try a triathlon? Here's what you'll need in the way of essential equipment: a reliable bike such as a 10-speed or other narrow-tired road bike, a biking helmet, a swimming suit and ...

Completing a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride and finishing it off by running a marathon is a major athletic achievement ... obviously. And, it's exactly what 1,058 ultra-endurance ...