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Suzy Serpico became the fourth female to finish the Epic 5 Challenge Hawaii, an event comprised of five Ironman-distance triathlons over five consecutive days.

For those who are where I once used to be — calculating the nutrition needed for multi-hour workouts, six days a week — the answer is more complex.

The native of Puerto Rico has headed the Foreign-born Information and Referral Network in Howard County since 2010.

Katie Zaferes took third at the World Triathlon Grand Final on Sept. 15 in Australia, and her placement cemented a second-place finish in the overall standings.

About two-dozen Harford triathletes were among the 425 participants of the four Diamond in the Route races last Saturday, which included a duathlon (run, bike, run) and the aquabike (swim and bike).  Several of the locals fared quite well in the competition.

While my husband longs to conquer 80-plus mile bike rides again and insists he has more Ironman races left in him, I’m totally not feeling it.

Dwight Griffith was on a mission and nothing was going to stop him from reaching his goal.

Jimmy Mudgett of Woodbine competing in Maryland Ironman on Saturday.

That stove, which cost about $300, was the impetus behind the Griffith Never Give Up Foundation, which he is hoping to promote awareness of by participating in the Ironman Maryland on Saturday.

Digest: Dulaney grad Billy Busko wins age group at NYC Triathlon

When I ventured into triathlons a decade ago, I was looking for a new adventure and a fun way to stay fit.

Rebecca Bystry of Havre de Grace and Ryan Kiger of Perryville were the top finishers in the annual Pirate 5K in Havre de Grace Saturday.

In Maryland, there are still thousands of triathletes who are committed to the sport.

Eight months ago, local athlete Dave Wilson was diagnosed with ALS — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Since his diagnosis,

At a recent Eldersburg Rogue Runners event, I was happily enjoying post-run scones, coffee and conversation with my fellow runners, when our hostess beckoned

Known for its triathlons, Ironman acquires Across the Bay 10K

Over the past three seasons, Francis has spent time on the active roster and practice squad of the Miami Dolphins as well as the Seattle Seahawks.

Four Harford triathletes conquered the Ironman Triathlon Sunday at one of its more scenic and challenging venues, Lake Placid, N.Y.

I know: Don't judge a book by its cover, and don't judge a movie by its trailer. But the trailer for "Heart: From Flat Line to Finish Line" is just too

Two decades after a family tragedy shocked him into getting in shape, Rick Armiger is a bona fide Ironman, just completing his 25th long-distance triathlon.

Katie Zaferes of Hampstead finished sixth overall among women and second among American women in the ITU World Triathlon Yokohama in Japan late Friday.

It all started six years ago when he was suffering from debilitating headaches and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After receiving the news that it was benign, Barwick, 36, decided he was going to live life to the fullest.

Tim Smith of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Christina Lauer of from Arlington, Va., won top honors at the Ironman Maryland triathlon Saturday in Cambridge.

Hurricane Joaquin arrived in the Bahamas Thursday, and forecasters say the Baltimore region will see heavy rain starting Friday, but exactly how the growing storm will affect Maryland remains unclear.

As the stock market rollercoastered last week, sending some investors into a panic, Sam Peters said the reaction was understandable.

Despite success on the track at North Carroll and Syracuse, Katie Zaferes, 26, has proven that running isn't her only love, nor her sole talent. Following her college graduation, Zaferes shifted her focus to triathlon, and after finding early success in the sport, she's got high hopes of competing on the world's biggest stage: the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

As with most things, when it comes to cycling, nothing beats the real thing. However, there are many obstacles that can get in the way of cycling outdoors, from weather to work hours. When this happens, a bike trainer is definitely the way to go. I have known several triathletes who've trained almost exclusively on a bike trainer and have gone on to successfully complete their races, including those who were training for an Ironman distance triathlon, which includes a 112-mile bike ride.

Rick Armiger is well aware of the grueling hardships that come with running in Ironman Triathlon races.

Rec Sports submissions for Howard County for the week of Oct. 2

Katie Hursey went to Syracuse to compete in track, but she was a triathlete by the time she left. The North Carroll alumna had known how to swim since she was young; all that remained was learning to race a bike.

After a brief period of uncertainty when TriColumbia closed its doors leaving some of its events without a sponsoring organization earlier this year, the Ulman Cancer Fund made sure Sunday¿s ninth annual Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon went off without a hitch.

Racking up the miles on her bike has become a not-so-secret addiction for Julie Lanahan, a healthy habit she never imagined she would hunger after. "You sort of crave it," said the breast cancer survivor, who will take part in today's Iron Girl Columbia, an all-women's sprint distance triathlon that kicks off with a swim in Centennial Lake, followed by a bike ride and footrace on local roads.

Mini Cow Tri Club trains ages 7-

Stewart "Stu" McCullouch III's dream was to compete in an Ironman competion but he died while biking in the Adirondack mountains last summer. Now his daughter and others have competed in Ironman and Tinman contests in his honor using his road ID