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Active Duty: Dog Tags and Finish Lines

 Photo by 16 Miles of String/Beverly & Pack

Columnist Jim Gourley explains triathlon's roots in the military, and draws connections between endurance sports and committed service.

  • Active Duty: Dog Tags and Finish Lines

    Published: Monday, August 30, 2010 | Written By: Jim Gourley
    Photo by 16 Miles of String/Beverly & Pack

    Columnist Jim Gourley explains triathlon's roots in the military, and draws connections between endurance sports and committed service.

  • The (Tri) Kids are All Right

    Published: Friday, August 27, 2010 | Written By: Caitlin Begg
    Photo by USAT/Rich Cruse

    With the direction triathlon is going, we might soon see parents driving their children to triathlons on the weekends, instead of soccer games or swim meets.

  • At 50, New Reasons for Setting Goals

    Published: Monday, August 30, 2010 | Written By: Luis Vargas

    Luis Vargas, of Mark Allen Coaching, is getting back in shape to race a 70.3 on his 50th birthday. Better yet, he's invited LAVA readers along for the ride.

  • Inaugural CAF Paratriathlete Camp a Success

    Published: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Written By: Jennifer Ward Barber

    The Challenged Athletes Foundation hosted 25 athletes this past weekend for the first-ever training event of its kind.

  • LAVA Talks: No Ordinary Joe

    Published: Friday, August 20, 2010 | Written By: Jay Prasuhn

    After a nasty Achilles injury, Aussie Joe Gambles returned to the game a successful defense at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens. This weekend, his sights are set on Ironman 70.3 Mooseman.