After a day of gratefulness, there are many different ways we choose to enjoy our post-Thanksgiving bliss. For some of us this involves detoxifying yoga classes or conscious consumerism, but our dear friend, Ironman champ, Hillary Biscay, has much more ambitious plans. More»

After eight Ironman races this year, I am in the thick of my preparation for my longest race yet: the Ultraman World Championships on the big island of Hawaii. This is a three-day stage race around the island, which covers the distance of more than two Ironmans: a 6.2-mile swim, 261-mile bike ride, and finishing with a 52.4-mile run. These are my Ultraman training essentials... More»

Whether your morning breakfast ritual involves a Spirulina-infused green blend, organic sprouted Ezekiel bread, or some grain-ola, experts agree that a healthy breakfast is key to re-setting your body and energy for the day. More»

World Triathlon Corporation, the owner of Ironman, the famous 141-mile triathlon, is launching a series of 13 shorter races called the 5150 series, which covers only 31.9 miles. So what do current Ironman pros think about these shorter races? Our friend and resident wellness expert, Ironman champ, Hillary Biscay weighs in... More»

I won’t waste your time here with a treatise on the benefits of exercise, of getting in shape, or of having an athletic goal. Once you set foot out your door, having conquered the temptation of an extra hour of sleep, or of the sofa and a nightly cocktail, you will understand... More»

There are few people on the planet as fit as ultra-distance endurance athlete Rich Roll. Even among the elite, disciplined cadre of Ironman athletes, Rich sets new precedents for endurance challenges. Men's Fitness magazine named him one of the "25 Fittest Guys in the World" -- and he made PETA's list of "Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities."... More»

There are few athletes who enjoy training and competing as much as Ironman champion Hillary Biscay. Hillary's peers, some of the toughest athletes in the world, will even admit that Hillary eats better, trains harder, and takes care of her body like no one else. More»

Christopher McDougall's best-selling book, Born to Run, is one of those game-changing books that comes along every ten years or so. It was the book everyone talked about in 2009, as it racked up critical acclaim in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and even Jon Stewart. It also won our "Book of the Year" and... More»

World-class triathlete turned firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, TX, were in dire physical condition (several had dangerously high cholesterol levels), he sprang... More»

We knew that Laird Hamilton was fan of walking and running barefoot, and now there's a new study that further supports its merits. More»

Since 1985, Scott Willett has been living and dreaming about triathlons. As he developed his passion, he also worked to give life to others' triathlon dreams. Scott has participated in multisport events of all lengths from sprint to ultras. More»

Brendan Brazier is one of only a few professional athletes in the world whose diet is 100% plant-based. You may recognize Brendan as he's featured in Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet. ... More»

As a member of the 1972 Olympic team, Jeff Galloway competed against the world's best athletes in Europe, Africa, and the former Soviet Union. He broke the U.S. 10-mile record (47:49) in 1973... More»

Desiree Ficker, 2008 Ironman South Africa champion, Kona Ironman World Championships runner-up, and competitor in the 2008 US Olympic Trials in the Marathon, will be running in the ING New York City Marathon this Sunday, November 1st. She shares her pre-race... More»

Traveling is exhausting and it definitely kicks all of our butts. Ironman Champion Hillary Biscay... More»