About Kristen McFarland

Kristen McFarland is the founder and publisher of Colorado Triathlete. As an athletic trainer and massage therapist, she works with professional triathletes in Boulder that have included both ITU and Ironman world champions.

Interview with Jeanni Seymour

May 15, 2018 | By Kristen McFarland

Jeanni Seymour talks to Kristen McFarland about her second place finish at the Ironman 70.3 North American Championships and her third place only a week later at Ironman 70.3 Monterrey in Mexico. … [Read more...]

Interview with Nicole Valentine

October 20, 2017 | By Kristen McFarland

Kristen McFarland talks with Nicole Valentine after her third place finish at IRONMAN Louisville. … [Read more...]

Another Top-Ten, Top-American Finish for Potts at the Ironman World Championship

October 14, 2017 | By Kristen McFarland

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – The big surprise for the Colorado contingent this year is that both Ben Hoffman and Tim O’Donnell didn’t get the race they were hoping for. But veteran Andy Potts, who undoubtedly did not get anywhere near the attention of these younger competitors leading up to the race, drew on his extensive experience to remain steady throughout the race to snag his … [Read more...]

Ironman World Championship Photo Gallery

October 14, 2017 | By Kristen McFarland

Photos by Kristen McFarland Read more about the Colorado athletes in Kona and view their results. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii -- Daniela Ryf of Switzerland was the women’s champion for the third consecutive year in 8:50:47, joining Great Britain’s Chrissie Wellington, Switzerland’s Natascha Badmann and the United States’ Paula Newby-Fraser as the only women in history to win at … [Read more...]

Video: Jeanni Seymour On Her Win at IRONMAN 70.3 Liuzhou

April 5, 2017 | By Kristen McFarland

Colorado Triathlete's Kristen McFarland chats with Jeanni Seymour of Team Timex Sports upon her return from winning IRONMAN 70.3 in Liuzhou, China. … [Read more...]