IM 70.3 Worlds 09 - Part 1
The 70.3 Clearwater course again rewarded the strong with record times; Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson…
IM 70.3 Worlds 09 - Part 2
A dark horse and a favorite prevailed at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson…
A dark horse and a favorite prevailed at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson…
Hail to Clearwater champions
Michael Raelert was a dark horse who shocked the field and Julie Dibens was the favorite everyone saw coming. Some reflections by the winners and hosannas from the conquered after the fourth Ironman 70.3 World Champions were crowned. 11.18.09
Michael Raelert was a dark horse who shocked the field and Julie Dibens was the favorite everyone saw coming. Some reflections by the winners and hosannas from the conquered after the fourth Ironman 70.3 World Champions were crowned. 11.18.09
What We Have Noticed: Giant, Cannondale, Scott ...
We are in the middle of the 2009/2010 cross season and today we are featuring mostly cross bikes / frames we have recently noticed. Enjoy the Giant Composite Cross, Cannondale Cyclocross 6, Scott Addict CX RC, Stevens Carbon Team and the Workerman Peace Wheel. 11.18.09
We are in the middle of the 2009/2010 cross season and today we are featuring mostly cross bikes / frames we have recently noticed. Enjoy the Giant Composite Cross, Cannondale Cyclocross 6, Scott Addict CX RC, Stevens Carbon Team and the Workerman Peace Wheel. 11.18.09
Watch out for Silvia Balbach
Silvia Balbach had the second fastest female age group run split and finished as the fourth overall fastest female amateur in Kona this year. A chance encounter prior to the race led to this interview with the speedy German. 11.17.09
Silvia Balbach had the second fastest female age group run split and finished as the fourth overall fastest female amateur in Kona this year. A chance encounter prior to the race led to this interview with the speedy German. 11.17.09
Michael Raelert and Julie Dibens take Clearwater 70.3 Worlds 09
Michael Raelert won the 2009 Foster Grant World Championships with a superb performance, a 1:09:06 half marathon and a final time of 3:34:04. In the women's race, Julie Dibens went sub 4 hours and took the title in 3:59:33. 11.14.09
Michael Raelert won the 2009 Foster Grant World Championships with a superb performance, a 1:09:06 half marathon and a final time of 3:34:04. In the women's race, Julie Dibens went sub 4 hours and took the title in 3:59:33. 11.14.09
Winds prompt IM 70.3 switch from ocean to harbor
Relentless northerly winds force Ironman 70.3 World Championship race officials to switch swim from ocean to inland harbor; Reed, Dibens, Bozzone, Bennetts, Zeiger confident on eve of battle in Clearwater 11.13.09
Relentless northerly winds force Ironman 70.3 World Championship race officials to switch swim from ocean to inland harbor; Reed, Dibens, Bozzone, Bennetts, Zeiger confident on eve of battle in Clearwater 11.13.09
Bike split monster Stefan Werner
The fastest age group bike split in Kona belonged to Stefan Werner from Germany. But more importantly, he also was the age group World Champion in M30-34 and the second fastest overall amateur. 11.11.09
The fastest age group bike split in Kona belonged to Stefan Werner from Germany. But more importantly, he also was the age group World Champion in M30-34 and the second fastest overall amateur. 11.11.09
Clearwater Odds: The Men
Timothy Carlson sticks his neck out to predict what will happen in the men's race at at Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida this weekend. Will he be correct with his call? 11.11.09
Timothy Carlson sticks his neck out to predict what will happen in the men's race at at Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida this weekend. Will he be correct with his call? 11.11.09
Growing Rev3 prize purse
In a time when many companies cut budgets and take away perks, the Rev3 group is stepping up to the plate in a different way. They announced $125,000 of additional prize money for the 3 Rev3 events. 11.11.09
In a time when many companies cut budgets and take away perks, the Rev3 group is stepping up to the plate in a different way. They announced $125,000 of additional prize money for the 3 Rev3 events. 11.11.09
Clearwater Odds: The Women
Gazing into a crystal ball in an attempt to pick the women's winner of this highly competitive Ironman 70.3 World Championship at Clearwater is a futile task. But here we go again 11.11.09
Gazing into a crystal ball in an attempt to pick the women's winner of this highly competitive Ironman 70.3 World Championship at Clearwater is a futile task. But here we go again 11.11.09
WTC sets 2010 Professional Membership program
WTC requires pros to pay $750 annual fee which will ensure complimentary entries to regular Ironman ($550) and Ironman 70.3 ($300) events in 2010, puts members on list for random drug testing, sets time standards for Ironman qualifying and prize money. 11.09.09
WTC requires pros to pay $750 annual fee which will ensure complimentary entries to regular Ironman ($550) and Ironman 70.3 ($300) events in 2010, puts members on list for random drug testing, sets time standards for Ironman qualifying and prize money. 11.09.09
USA’s Chrabot wins Huatulco
US National Champion Matt Chrabot won his first ITU World Cup with a kamikaze charge on brutally hot and hilly bike course in Huatulco, Mexico. Japan’s Ai Ueda took the title in the women's race. 11.08.09
US National Champion Matt Chrabot won his first ITU World Cup with a kamikaze charge on brutally hot and hilly bike course in Huatulco, Mexico. Japan’s Ai Ueda took the title in the women's race. 11.08.09
Kotshegarov, Goos top IM Florida
Kirill Kotshegarov, 23-year-old Estonian, takes lead with race-best 4:28:03 bike and hangs on to win in 8:24:29; Belgian Sofie Goos combines 2nd-best 4:52:24 bike and 3:11:29 run to win Ironman Florida in 9:08:38. 11.07.09
Kirill Kotshegarov, 23-year-old Estonian, takes lead with race-best 4:28:03 bike and hangs on to win in 8:24:29; Belgian Sofie Goos combines 2nd-best 4:52:24 bike and 3:11:29 run to win Ironman Florida in 9:08:38. 11.07.09
Three Alcatraz-related triathlons?
IMG announces new race director Bill Burke for May 30 Escape from Alcatraz, former Escape RD Terry Davis and Tri-California start up new Alcatraz Triathlon August 29, and Dave Horning sails ahead with 30th Annual Ultimate Escape on June 20. 11.05.09
IMG announces new race director Bill Burke for May 30 Escape from Alcatraz, former Escape RD Terry Davis and Tri-California start up new Alcatraz Triathlon August 29, and Dave Horning sails ahead with 30th Annual Ultimate Escape on June 20. 11.05.09
Abu Dhabi Triathlon unveiled
For a couple months now there have been rumors about a new triathlon in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and today the race was finally unveiled. Race date is March 13, 2010 and two unique distances can be conquered on that day in a very unique location. 11.04.09
For a couple months now there have been rumors about a new triathlon in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and today the race was finally unveiled. Race date is March 13, 2010 and two unique distances can be conquered on that day in a very unique location. 11.04.09
Atkinson, Jackson take Noosa
Courtney Atkinson defended his title and teenager Emma Jackson won her first major victory over more experienced rivals at the famed Noosa Triathlon in Australia. 11.02.09
Courtney Atkinson defended his title and teenager Emma Jackson won her first major victory over more experienced rivals at the famed Noosa Triathlon in Australia. 11.02.09
Ficker 10th at NY Marathon
Desiree Ficker, 2006 Ironman Hawaii runner-up, is 10th overall woman, 2nd American woman; Meb Keflezighi first US men’s winner in 27 years at NYC Marathon. 11.01.09
Desiree Ficker, 2006 Ironman Hawaii runner-up, is 10th overall woman, 2nd American woman; Meb Keflezighi first US men’s winner in 27 years at NYC Marathon. 11.01.09
Jef Mallett - Trizophrenia
The Frazz comic strip has given many of us a laugh as the stories seem to take pages out of our lives. Jef Mallett from Lansing, Michigan is the man behind Frazz and he recently published Trizophrenia - Inside the Minds Of a Triathlete. 10.30.09
The Frazz comic strip has given many of us a laugh as the stories seem to take pages out of our lives. Jef Mallett from Lansing, Michigan is the man behind Frazz and he recently published Trizophrenia - Inside the Minds Of a Triathlete. 10.30.09
What We Have Noticed: Materne, Rockport, Vittoria...
Today What We Have Noticed a popular applesauce from Europe, running shoes from Rockport, a race repair kit from Vittoria, and a statement t-shirt from Typetees. 10.29.09
Today What We Have Noticed a popular applesauce from Europe, running shoes from Rockport, a race repair kit from Vittoria, and a statement t-shirt from Typetees. 10.29.09
Max Renko speaks his mind
At the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championships, Max "Rocco" Renko won the 18-24 age group and posted the 3rd fastest age group time overall. This young Austrian athlete is not only very fast, he also has quite a few things to say. 10.27.09
At the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championships, Max "Rocco" Renko won the 18-24 age group and posted the 3rd fastest age group time overall. This young Austrian athlete is not only very fast, he also has quite a few things to say. 10.27.09
Llanos, Dibens take XTERRA Maui
Eneko Llanos avenged his somewhat disappointing Ironman Hawaii performance with a superb win at the 2009 XTERRA World Championships in Maui. Julie Dibens captured her third title in a row with a dominating performance in the women's race. 10.25.09
Eneko Llanos avenged his somewhat disappointing Ironman Hawaii performance with a superb win at the 2009 XTERRA World Championships in Maui. Julie Dibens captured her third title in a row with a dominating performance in the women's race. 10.25.09
Back to BASEics
In the first article in a new series on "Thinkers & Tinkers" in the sport, we look at Chris Lieto and his sports nutrition company BASE Performance. 11.12.09
In the first article in a new series on "Thinkers & Tinkers" in the sport, we look at Chris Lieto and his sports nutrition company BASE Performance. 11.12.09
Putting it all in perspective
When we train for a big event we sometimes forget the world around us. But sometimes the world catches up with us when we least expect it, and that was especially true for 2 athletes who raced in this weekend’s Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach. 11.10.09
When we train for a big event we sometimes forget the world around us. But sometimes the world catches up with us when we least expect it, and that was especially true for 2 athletes who raced in this weekend’s Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach. 11.10.09
The Math of salt loss
Slowtwitchers of the long distance variety: Are you ready for a varsity-level discussion on the balance between hydration-dehydration and hyponatremia-hypernatremia? 10.26.09
Slowtwitchers of the long distance variety: Are you ready for a varsity-level discussion on the balance between hydration-dehydration and hyponatremia-hypernatremia? 10.26.09
Five minutes with The Donald
I wage battle with one of our committee members to see who can email the other fastest when we get a new entry. He's ahead, and we are both pathetic. 10.26.09
I wage battle with one of our committee members to see who can email the other fastest when we get a new entry. He's ahead, and we are both pathetic. 10.26.09
Beginners: Week 14
We're going to start varying effort levels, week to week. But first, let's talk about wetsuits. At some point you'll want to consider investing in one. 10.26.09
We're going to start varying effort levels, week to week. But first, let's talk about wetsuits. At some point you'll want to consider investing in one. 10.26.09
Beginners: Week 13
Have you thought about what you're going to wear in your first triathlon? No, I don't mean whether the colors match. Rather, do you have one garment to swim, bike and run in? 10.19.09
Have you thought about what you're going to wear in your first triathlon? No, I don't mean whether the colors match. Rather, do you have one garment to swim, bike and run in? 10.19.09
Three queries for a hay bale
The website is purring. I've got a Bike Coordinator, Run Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, and probably a Coordinator Coordinator working away at raceday strategies. 10.19.09
The website is purring. I've got a Bike Coordinator, Run Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, and probably a Coordinator Coordinator working away at raceday strategies. 10.19.09
Rappstar's Ironman Arizona Charity Challenge
$134 buys a bicycle for a child in Africa. We're trying to send 100 of them. What's in it for you? Some pretty sweet prizes from SRAM, Zipp, and more... 10.18.09
$134 buys a bicycle for a child in Africa. We're trying to send 100 of them. What's in it for you? Some pretty sweet prizes from SRAM, Zipp, and more... 10.18.09
Party in the penalty tent
One good thing about how the race in Kona was called this year: It gave a lot of pro athletes a chance to catch up socially with their competitors. Some did a lot of socializing. 10.14.09
One good thing about how the race in Kona was called this year: It gave a lot of pro athletes a chance to catch up socially with their competitors. Some did a lot of socializing. 10.14.09
The Women of Kona
No, this isn't the Slowtwitch swimsuit edition. It's an analysis of how the women's race has changed at the Hawaiian Ironman; where today's best women are slower than those of yesteryear, and where they're faster. 10.13.09
No, this isn't the Slowtwitch swimsuit edition. It's an analysis of how the women's race has changed at the Hawaiian Ironman; where today's best women are slower than those of yesteryear, and where they're faster. 10.13.09
Toyota Dallas: our call
The Slowtwitch Ice Cream Truck was in Dallas for the fifth Toyota Cup stop of the season. This was the series finale, here's how we called it. 10.11.09
The Slowtwitch Ice Cream Truck was in Dallas for the fifth Toyota Cup stop of the season. This was the series finale, here's how we called it. 10.11.09
Shoes for Kona
Of course, you can run in any shoe that you want, but don’t you just love that feeling of a lighter shoe on your feet during the marathon leg of your Kona race? Here are those shoes. 10.06.09
Of course, you can run in any shoe that you want, but don’t you just love that feeling of a lighter shoe on your feet during the marathon leg of your Kona race? Here are those shoes. 10.06.09
Climbers' boxed set
Two books represent the Slowtwitch "boxed set" for ascenders. It's doubtful either of these books' publishers or authors (one is dead) know of the other's book. But to this site's publisher each book is the others' companion. 10.05.09
Two books represent the Slowtwitch "boxed set" for ascenders. It's doubtful either of these books' publishers or authors (one is dead) know of the other's book. But to this site's publisher each book is the others' companion. 10.05.09
Beginners: Week 12
What about nutrition during training? Gels, bars, gummies, things like that? Yes, it's time you started to think about these sorts of things. 10.05.09
What about nutrition during training? Gels, bars, gummies, things like that? Yes, it's time you started to think about these sorts of things. 10.05.09
RD Diary: Willy Loman, Triathlon Peddler
Getting sponsors. Yes, the task every race director looks forward to. If, that is, your favorite word to hear is, "No." This assumes you actually get any word at all in response to your supplications. 10.05.09
Getting sponsors. Yes, the task every race director looks forward to. If, that is, your favorite word to hear is, "No." This assumes you actually get any word at all in response to your supplications. 10.05.09
L.A. Tri as we called it
Here's the live coverage of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon, as we called it, from the Slowtwitch Ice Cream Truck (the unofficial lead vehicle). 10.04.09
Here's the live coverage of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon, as we called it, from the Slowtwitch Ice Cream Truck (the unofficial lead vehicle). 10.04.09
T1 Water Rover
This is triathlon's new speed item nobody wants to talk about, but many want to use. If there is such a thing as a decadent wetsuit, De Soto has made it. Admit it, isn't the "unfair advantage" just a little appealing? 9.29.09
This is triathlon's new speed item nobody wants to talk about, but many want to use. If there is such a thing as a decadent wetsuit, De Soto has made it. Admit it, isn't the "unfair advantage" just a little appealing? 9.29.09
Slowtwitch Bike Lounge in Kona
Announcing the SlowTwitch Bike Lounge, powered by Retül. Meet the Slowtwitch staff, let us fete you with goodies, while you get your fit coordinates databased by the good folks at Retül 9.29.09
Announcing the SlowTwitch Bike Lounge, powered by Retül. Meet the Slowtwitch staff, let us fete you with goodies, while you get your fit coordinates databased by the good folks at Retül 9.29.09
Beginners: Week 11
You're more than halfway to the goal. You could certainly do a triathlon right now. In fact, you'd probably be fitter right now than plenty of people who're going to be doing the race with you. Isn't it a great feeling to be getting fit? 9.29.09
You're more than halfway to the goal. You could certainly do a triathlon right now. In fact, you'd probably be fitter right now than plenty of people who're going to be doing the race with you. Isn't it a great feeling to be getting fit? 9.29.09
Empty space finds new traction
Even if old ideas fade away, if they have value, they'll kick around and reappear. So it is with "empty space" between a bicycle's fork and its wheel. 9.28.09
Even if old ideas fade away, if they have value, they'll kick around and reappear. So it is with "empty space" between a bicycle's fork and its wheel. 9.28.09
