Athlete and Amputee, Jim MacLaren Dies at 47

by Mario Fraioli

• August 31, 2010

Jim MacLaren (born April 13, 1963), who at one time was the world’s fastest amputee triathlete, passed away Monday evening August 30th.

Unearthing Treasures In Los Angeles, On Foot And By Bike

by Mario Fraioli

• August 27, 2010

As it turns out, there are ways to break the car habit and see the city for what it really is, at eye level. Myles Nye and Greg Snyder are two wise guys who have built a company that takes to the streets, finds adventure—and shares it.

Triathlete Rutger Beke Returns To Wildflower, Kona

by Kurt Hoy

• May 01, 2010

Rutger Beke at Wildflower 2010. Photo: Kurt Hoy

Belgian triathlete Rutger Beke returns to Saturday’s Avia Wildflower Triathlon after a six-year absence.

“I love it here. It’s a beautiful course,” said Beke on Friday afternoon, a day before the Wildflower long-course race. “It’s really tough, but it’s the way a triathlon should be. The best guy definitely wins here.”

Beke (pronounced like the English word, “baker,” without the “r” on the end) is in form again after a foot injury sidelined him in early September 2009.

The injury occurred during a regional race in Belgium, when Beke’s foot slipped off the top of his shoe and into the spokes of his front wheel as he left T1.

Wildflower—Virginia Berasategui Interview

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• April 30, 2010

Defending Avia Wildflower champion, Virginia Berasategui, gives Competitor.com the inside scoop on her training and fitness, and her recent cycling accident.

2010 Avia Wildflower Water Temperature, Weather

by Mario Fraioli

• April 30, 2010

Triathletes began the migration to the campground at Lake San Antonio today for what many consider the kick-off to the North American triathlon season—the Wildflower Triathlon.

Eight Tips For Camping At A Triathlon Like Wildflower

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• April 29, 2010

Camping at the race venue is a fun, relaxing way to take some of the financial sting away from traveling to a race.   These eight tips will help you make the most of the Wildflower Festival weekend. Load up the car and hit the road!

10 Mistakes To Avoid At Wildflower

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• April 28, 2010

The biggest festival in the sport of triathlon is nearly upon us! Thousands of triathletes, media, vendors, college students, volunteers, fans and families will descend upon the Wildflower Triathlon Festival at Lake San Antonio, in the hills, vineyards and plains of Monterey County, California. The April 30 to May 2 event is known as much as for its fun with three different races, as it is for its dauntingly challenging courses.

Top-Five Things That Make Escape From Alcatraz Unique

by Susan Grant

• April 27, 2010

A look at some of the key features that make the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon different from every other triathlon out there.

The Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon is one of those races that you end up talking to your grandchildren about over and over again until they plead for you to stop. “Your granddad once swam 50 miles in 35 degree water,” you’ll say (because guilt-free embellishment is one of the best rewards of age). “All along the same route that thousands of prisoners perished on while trying to escape from prison.”

Sea Otter video: Lene Byberg and Todd Wells interviews and the SRAM launch party

by Singletrack.com

• April 16, 2010

The first batch of Sea Otter videos: Lene Byberg and Todd Wells interviews and the SRAM launch party.

Kipchoge Gets First Carlsbad 5000 Victory

by Matt Fitzgerald

• April 11, 2010

Competitor.com’s Matt Fitzgerald spoke to Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge after his dominating victory at the 2010 Carlsbad 5000.

Defar Wins Third Carlsbad 5000

by Matt Fitzgerald

• April 11, 2010

Competitor.com’s Matt Fitzgerald caught up with three-time Carlsbad 5000 champion Meseret Defar after her 2010 win.

2010 Carlsbad 5000 Elite Race Photo Gallery

by Race Coverage

• April 11, 2010

The 2010 Carlsbad 5000 was won by Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge and Ethiopian Meseret Defar. Here are some photos highlights from both races!

Carlsbad 5000 Masters Photo Gallery

by Race Coverage

• April 11, 2010

A collection of images from the men’s and women’s 40+ races at the 2010 Carlsbad 5000. The men’s race was won by Christian Cushing-Marray and the women’s race was won by Marilyn Arsenault.

2010 Junior Carlsbad Photo Gallery

by Race Coverage

• April 10, 2010

Photos from our partners at PhotoRun.net from the 21st annual Junior Carlsbad races. Kids from the age of 12 down to toddlers came out for a fun day of races in Carlsbad, California.

Junior Carlsbad Highlight Video

by Sean McKeon

• April 10, 2010