Brad Pitt "married" into kids. Kate Middleton is about to marry into royalty. Me? I married into athleticism. My in-laws treat their vacation like a weight-loss camp. They don't need to lose weight, and they don't impose their lifestyle on anyone else, but you can't help but catch the fitness fever in their presence. My brother-in-law Jim, age 32, is no exception to the rule. A jock his whole Read more

OnSugar blog The Healthy Meatball shares her excitement on competing in her first triathlon. Hightstown Triathlon 9/26/10 I am proud to announce that I am officially a TRIATHLETE! After two months of hardcore training for my first tri, I completed my first sprint distance in Hightstown, NJ. For those unfamiliar with the multi-sport, here is the breakdown: 425 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Read more

This weekend the stars came out in full force to take place in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. The popular race is a favorite among celebs because of its close proximity to Hollywood, but more important, they participate to raise money for a good cause: the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and its Pediatric Cancer Research Program. This year, TV host Nancy O'Dell emceed and former America Idol Read more

Training in the Summer seems like it should be easy. The season is synonymous with free time, and with longer days, fitting in a workout shouldn't be so hard. Yet I find it more difficult than during other seasons, and luckily Ironman Tyler Stewart understands my woes. In a web event sponsored by Lunabar, Tyler summed up my problems: "Summer is a hard time to train. We all vacation a lot during Read more

Nothing makes my inner cougar happier than passing younger men while competing in triathlons (yes, they write your age on your calf for the whole world to see), but I like racing with just the ladies, too. The all-women races I've been in had a calm, somewhat sisterly vibe to them — and better cut t-shirts, too. If you're looking to try a tri, and want to stick with your own, here are three Read more

While most of Hollywood was swept up in Oscar fever, a few stars traded in their tuxes and gowns for Nike gear and competed in the Roselyn Sanchez Triathlon For Life instead. Kellan Lutz and AnnaLynne McCord were just two of the stars who ran, bike, and swam their way to charity in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Actress Roselyn Sanchez organized the triathlon to raise funds for two Puerto Rican Read more

Along with learning to play guitar and ballroom dance, Teri Hatcher explained that running in a triathlon was on her "bucket list." I am not sure how the guitar or the dancing are coming along, but her "bucket list" will soon be one item shorter, because Teri was tapped by Disney, parent company for her show Desperate Housewives, to lead a team at the upcoming Nautica Malibu Triathlon. The race Read more

On your mark, get set, go! Much has been said about the importance of getting lil ones out of the house and outside to combat obesity, but are tots as young as three ready to take on a triathlon? As the popularity of triathlons – which usually include a mix of running, biking and swimming – grows among adults, it is gaining even more interest with the younger set. Events designed especially Read more