A British endurance swimmer has summoned the peak of his powers to become the first person to swim under the summit of Mount Everest. … [Read more...]

Floyd Landis has confessed to doping during his professional cycling career in an e-mail to USA Cycling. … [Read more...]

The freestyle stroke, or the crawl, is a fast and exciting competitive swimming stroke, but it's also a great first stroke for beginning swimmers. Learn how to kick, do the arm movement, and take breaths in the freestyle stroke, plus get tips on doing open turns, flip turns, diving off a starting block, and swimming in races, in this free swimming lesson video from an expert on health and fitness. There … [Read more...]

Firefighters operating a boat rescuing swimmers competing in a triathlon had themselves to be rescued when their vessel was overcome with distressed athletes. … [Read more...]

Spring is upon us and it’s time to start talking races. The 2009 Illinois State Fair Parade Run was a great event and we expect the 2010 event to be even bigger and better. Help us take this race over the top! … [Read more...]

Be careful this weekend, cyclists.  On Saturday, the Boy Scouts of America will be embarking on their annual Lincoln Pilgrimage.  They start in New Salem and walk toward Springfield on the same roads that we ride.  Be courteous, respectful, and obey all the rules of the road.  Keep in mind that these are kids walking in an unfamiliar environment.  You (as a cyclist) have every right to the road … [Read more...]

As spring comes upon us and the racing calendars start hitting our inboxes, many of you will be tempted to enter "just a few" B- and C-priority races. In my experience, many athletes are confused over exactly how to approach these races to ensure that you have a good result but still keep building fitness towards your "A" race of the year. I’ll offer a couple of tips below on how you can use … [Read more...]

When Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot won the Boston Marathon Monday, he broke the course record time - but he didn't break the rules. … [Read more...]

Electrolytes are electrically charged particles that help the body function normally. Some of the more familiar electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Calcium and magnesium help muscles contract and relax. Sodium and potassium help water stay in the right balance inside and outside of cells. Sodium is the electrolyte lost in the highest concentration in sweat. … [Read more...]

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Series, announced modifications to several rules and regulations relating to the swim portions at U.S. races. Effective Sept. 1, 2010, which is the start of Ironman's 2011 competition season, new rules for apparel and wetsuits will apply at all Ironman and 70.3 events in the U.S., including both World Championships. The … [Read more...]