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Melissa Stockwell lost her leg to a roadside bomb in Iraq. Since then, she's represented the United States at the Beijing Paralympics, won three straight paratriathlon world titles and founded a paratriathlon club. Next on her to-do list? An Ironman.

Teri Griege was determined not to let her cancer diagnosis get the best of her, and it hasn't slowed down the Ironman athlete, either.

Lifeguards hone their skills in a USLA competition that shows off their inner athletes. For them, lifeguarding isn't just a job; it's a way of life.

From yoga to strength training to running and cycling, the mission of a fitness retreat is to provide a variety of daily opportunities to educate and inspire women to live a healthy lifestyle.

With four weeks to go before her half-marathon, a sports injury expert teaches "SportsCenter" anchor Sage Steele to listen to her body.

Kathryn Bertine interviews triathlete phenom Chrissie Wellington, who just won her fourth Ironman world championship in Hawaii.

Cowboy hat wearing triathlete Linsey Corbin will compete in the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championships Saturday in Hawaii.

In our Pro's Questionnaire, the professional triathlete reveals her love for -- and fear of -- the ocean.

In the Pro's Questionnaire, the triathlete introduces us to Scottish slang and talks about her beloved rock collection and why she doesn't like malaise.

Our writer Erin Beresini tells us about the allure of participating in the Ultraman, a triple-distance version of the Ironman triathlon.

Dede Griesbauer left a successful financial career to race the Ironman circuit professionally, proving it's never too late to follow your dreams.

Ironman triathletes and ultra-marathoners say Newton sneakers help them run farther and faster. We take a closer look.

Can forgoing animal products make you a stronger athlete? Football players, MMA fighters and Ironman triathletes all say yes. Learn how they made the switch.

Ironman champion Hillary Biscay went vegan to protect the planet -- and wound up becoming a tougher competitor.

To complete an Ironman triathlon is impressive. To place in one is a feat. To win the 140-mile slugfest just 14 weeks after heart surgery? Well, that's super-human.

A mantra can help inspire ability and confidence during a grueling workout. Just ask Sarah Reinertsen, the first female leg amputee to finish the Ironman.