Katie Madison discusses how the sport of triathlon helped her cope with and overcome life's hardships. She swam, biked, and ran her way to recovery after losing one of her newborn twins. She is now in better physical and emotional shape thanks to triathlon. ©2012 agoodshow.tv

HITS Triathlon Series offered five distances in Napa Valley, California and welcomed over 800 athletes to Lake Berryessa for a weekend of racing. The event continued to grow the sport of triathlon as new competitors got hooked on swimming, biking and running in the HITS Open. Seasoned athletes, however, were welcomed to one of the most difficult courses in the country. With over 7,000 feet of climbing on the bike and run courses of the Full distance, HITS Triathlon Series -- Napa Valley is primed to become a must for triathletes looking for a challenge. ©2012 agoodshow.tv

Over 600 triathletes converged on Southwest Florida as HITS Triathlon Series -- Naples, presented by HighTower, made its 2012 debut. Offering a distance for everyone, HITS Triathlon Series welcomed athletes from all corners of the world to race in Open, Sprint, Olympic, Half and Full races. ©2012 agoodshow.tv

HITS Triathlon Series - Palm Springs, presented by HighTower featured five distances over a single weekend, brought out a field of over 1,000 athletes and introduced hundreds of men, women and children to the sport of triathlon. ©2012 agoodshow.tv

Ocala, Florida is a beautiful community that is spacious, picturesque, and very family friendly. The famed Carney Island Park will be home to this third stop on the HITS Triathlon Series circuit. The course is a convenient loop lay-out, where family and athletes can be engaged with each other throughout the entire day; both the bike and run come back through the park for high-fives and general spectator frenzy. Plus, the short drive from Walt Disney World and plenty of affordable lodging and dining options make this a destination for the entire family.

The friendly city of Marble Falls, Texas touts that they are "In the middle of everywhere!" Its location, in the middle of the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes, makes it a popular vacation destination for watersports enthusiasts, boaters, fishermen, campers and a perfect choice for the HITS Triathlon Series. The course is flat, fast and awesomely scenic, running through Johnson and Lakeside Parks!

This is a one-of-a-kind location! Napa Valley is one of the treasures of the United States and the historic Indian Springs Resort and Spa is California's oldest continuously operating pool and spa facility. Lake Berryessa is breathtakingly beautiful. This rugged, yet majestic natural setting is home to varied and beautiful Northern California wildlife such as swans, bald eagles, fox and whitetail deer. This location is one of THE premier triathlon venues on the planet. The course through Napa Valley will twist and turn alongside beautiful vistas and finish in a lovely open valley dotted with vineyards.