Triathlon races to all-time high in U.S

By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) – Triathlons, the three-prong running, biking and swimming races, are more popular than ever in the United States and fitness experts say anyone who trains properly can complete one. Runners hail the triathlon, which offers a whole body, cross training workout, as the new marathon. “Triathlon is any multi-sport competition that has swimming, biking and running at different distances,” said Emily Furia, who has been competing in the triathlons for more 10 years. …