Abu Dhabi Triathlon Race Day
A beautiful day greeted the starters of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Eneko Llanos and Julie Dibens were the winners.…
Abu Dhabi Triathlon Friday
Today we captured images during the morning swim and the bike check-in for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.…
Today we captured images during the morning swim and the bike check-in for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.…
John Newsom on slowtwitch
A few weeks back we chatted with Kiwi Bevan James Eyles of IMtalk, and now we had a few words with coach John Newsom. IMtalk co-host Newsom is actually quite a good athlete with a sub-9 Challenge Roth finish in his resume. 3.21.10
A few weeks back we chatted with Kiwi Bevan James Eyles of IMtalk, and now we had a few words with coach John Newsom. IMtalk co-host Newsom is actually quite a good athlete with a sub-9 Challenge Roth finish in his resume. 3.21.10
Alexander, Steffen take Singapore
Craig Alexander won the 2010 Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore and thus successfully defended his title at that hot and humid event. Switzerland's Caroline Steffen grabbed the women's title while defending champion Jodie Swallow had to be content with the runner-up spot. 3.20.10
Craig Alexander won the 2010 Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore and thus successfully defended his title at that hot and humid event. Switzerland's Caroline Steffen grabbed the women's title while defending champion Jodie Swallow had to be content with the runner-up spot. 3.20.10
What We Have Noticed: GU, Bont, Look, ITU ...
More recently we noticed the GU Jet Blackberry gel, Bont sub-10 tri shoes, Look Keo Carbon Blade pedals, 2010 Dextro Energy ITU series and a Walz cycling cap. 3.17.10
More recently we noticed the GU Jet Blackberry gel, Bont sub-10 tri shoes, Look Keo Carbon Blade pedals, 2010 Dextro Energy ITU series and a Walz cycling cap. 3.17.10
The Education of Jordan Rapp
In Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming Ironman success 3.16.10
In Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming Ironman success 3.16.10
Americans on top in Miami
Matt Chrabot won the 2010 Miami International Triathlon in a time of 1:46:29 and beat a pretty stellar field that included Chris Lieto, Matty Reed and Bevan Docherty. The women's title was captured by Sarah Haskins. 3.14.10
Matt Chrabot won the 2010 Miami International Triathlon in a time of 1:46:29 and beat a pretty stellar field that included Chris Lieto, Matty Reed and Bevan Docherty. The women's title was captured by Sarah Haskins. 3.14.10
McKenzie, Marsh take IM China
Australian Luke McKenzie beats Hungary’s Jozsef Major by 11:14 for his fourth Ironman title and American Amy Marsh holds off Germany’s Nicole Leder by 10:13 at Ironman China. 3.14.10
Australian Luke McKenzie beats Hungary’s Jozsef Major by 11:14 for his fourth Ironman title and American Amy Marsh holds off Germany’s Nicole Leder by 10:13 at Ironman China. 3.14.10
Croneborg, Granger win China Ironman 70.3
Fredrik Croneborg of Sweden tops Aussie Chris McDonald and Belinda Granger bests fellow Aussie Amanda Balding at Ironman China 70.3 3.14.10
Fredrik Croneborg of Sweden tops Aussie Chris McDonald and Belinda Granger bests fellow Aussie Amanda Balding at Ironman China 70.3 3.14.10
Llanos and Dibens in Abu Dhabi
Eneko Llanos won the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in a time of 6:34:37 and along the way defeated a stellar field. Julie Dibens grabbed the women’s title despite having to deal with a flat tire. 3.13.10
Eneko Llanos won the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in a time of 6:34:37 and along the way defeated a stellar field. Julie Dibens grabbed the women’s title despite having to deal with a flat tire. 3.13.10
Abu Dhabi Odds: The Women
Best women’s long course field outside Kona; Julie Dibens should pick up the big check with absence of injured Chrissie Wellington but Sam McGlone, Yvonne Van Vlerken, Rebekah Keat and Cat Morrison will dispute 3.10.10
Best women’s long course field outside Kona; Julie Dibens should pick up the big check with absence of injured Chrissie Wellington but Sam McGlone, Yvonne Van Vlerken, Rebekah Keat and Cat Morrison will dispute 3.10.10
Julie Dibens Q&A -- Part 2
Julie Dibens discusses cycling, the switch to long course, training with Wellington, her quest to win Clearwater, and her cool and steady temperament 3.10.10
Julie Dibens discusses cycling, the switch to long course, training with Wellington, her quest to win Clearwater, and her cool and steady temperament 3.10.10
Abu Dhabi Odds: The Men
With $250,000 prize money on the line , the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has attracted as great pre-Kona field. Here’s a guide to the men’s contenders. 3.10.10
With $250,000 prize money on the line , the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has attracted as great pre-Kona field. Here’s a guide to the men’s contenders. 3.10.10
Meet that Bobby Behan dude
Many Pros really wanted to meet Bobby Behan the last few months when word got out that he was in charge of the new Specialized Triathlon team. Here is your chance to meet him. 3.10.10
Many Pros really wanted to meet Bobby Behan the last few months when word got out that he was in charge of the new Specialized Triathlon team. Here is your chance to meet him. 3.10.10
Fleischmann, Haskins take USAT Elite sprints
Brian Fleischmann and Sarah Haskins win USAT’s first 2010 Elite Development sprint race in Clermont, Florida 3.08.10
Brian Fleischmann and Sarah Haskins win USAT’s first 2010 Elite Development sprint race in Clermont, Florida 3.08.10
Julie Dibens Q&A - Part 1
The 2009 Ironman 70.3 World titlist and defending three-time XTERRA World Champion has set her sights on Ironman Hawaii – Part 1 of 2 of a conversation with Julie Dibens 3.08.10
The 2009 Ironman 70.3 World titlist and defending three-time XTERRA World Champion has set her sights on Ironman Hawaii – Part 1 of 2 of a conversation with Julie Dibens 3.08.10
What are they riding now?
At the recent Bonita Ironman New Zealand, Cameron Brown was aboard an Avanti Team Chrono when he won a record 9th title at this event. Plus Rasmus Henning and Javier Gomez have a new bike sponsor. 3.07.10
At the recent Bonita Ironman New Zealand, Cameron Brown was aboard an Avanti Team Chrono when he won a record 9th title at this event. Plus Rasmus Henning and Javier Gomez have a new bike sponsor. 3.07.10
Brown and Lawn break records in Taupo
Cameron Brown won the 2010 Bonita Ironman New Zealand in 8:21:52 and that gave him a record ninth title in NZ, a feat previously not done by any other athlete before. Joanna Lawn captured her 7th title in a course record time of 9:14:35. 3.05.10
Cameron Brown won the 2010 Bonita Ironman New Zealand in 8:21:52 and that gave him a record ninth title in NZ, a feat previously not done by any other athlete before. Joanna Lawn captured her 7th title in a course record time of 9:14:35. 3.05.10
Timothy O’Donnell story – Part 3
Naval Academy grad and military triathlon champion Timothy O’Donnell finds his run and makes a breakthrough to win his first major races -- and a world title on top of that. 3.04.10
Naval Academy grad and military triathlon champion Timothy O’Donnell finds his run and makes a breakthrough to win his first major races -- and a world title on top of that. 3.04.10
What We Have Noticed: Cherubim, Vanilla Bicycles ...
At the recent Handmade Bicycle Show we noticed a unique bike from Cherubim, a hat from Vanilla Bicycles and an Effetto Mariposa repair kit. Beyond that we stumbled upon the Triggerpoint Foot and Leg kit, the Multisport World Conference and Expo and a gadget to get you squared up. 3.01.10
At the recent Handmade Bicycle Show we noticed a unique bike from Cherubim, a hat from Vanilla Bicycles and an Effetto Mariposa repair kit. Beyond that we stumbled upon the Triggerpoint Foot and Leg kit, the Multisport World Conference and Expo and a gadget to get you squared up. 3.01.10
Foster, McGlone take Desert Classic Du
Chris Foster repeats with 1:56 margin over Ben Hoffman; Samantha McGlone scores a 1-minute win over Michellie Jones at the Desert Classic Duathlon 3.01.10
Chris Foster repeats with 1:56 margin over Ben Hoffman; Samantha McGlone scores a 1-minute win over Michellie Jones at the Desert Classic Duathlon 3.01.10
Ironman to launch Lava Magazine
Triathlon's established print magazines will get a strong challenge from a familiar publication team. Lava Magazine to be a full service publication for committed, serious triathletes. 3.01.10
Triathlon's established print magazines will get a strong challenge from a familiar publication team. Lava Magazine to be a full service publication for committed, serious triathletes. 3.01.10
Apology not accepted
Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the "head" of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but sports writer Sal Ruibal does not accept the apology. 3.21.10
Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the "head" of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but sports writer Sal Ruibal does not accept the apology. 3.21.10
Scott Plasma 10 for 2010
This bike is a case study in: Not only power, not only handling, not only comfort, but superior aerodynamics is largely tied to choosing a bike that properly fits you. 3.17.10
This bike is a case study in: Not only power, not only handling, not only comfort, but superior aerodynamics is largely tied to choosing a bike that properly fits you. 3.17.10
Politics on Slowtwitch
Triathlon in general and Slowtwitch in particular are, thankfully, Islands of Détente. What should you expect to read on Slowtwitch, and, how politics-free will our words here be? 3.17.10
Triathlon in general and Slowtwitch in particular are, thankfully, Islands of Détente. What should you expect to read on Slowtwitch, and, how politics-free will our words here be? 3.17.10
Ascending California
California is not yet in ascendance. But ascendance is in California. Here's a virtual 3-volume set on climbing, headlined by Summerson's newest catalogue of climbs. 3.16.10
California is not yet in ascendance. But ascendance is in California. Here's a virtual 3-volume set on climbing, headlined by Summerson's newest catalogue of climbs. 3.16.10
On Disaster
In seven years of organizing triathlons there has been only one thing, one entity, that has caused me to seriously consider a different line of work: the New York State Department of Transportation. 3.16.10
In seven years of organizing triathlons there has been only one thing, one entity, that has caused me to seriously consider a different line of work: the New York State Department of Transportation. 3.16.10
Math of Tangents
Without thinking, some of the athletes taking the outside line put themselves at a disadvantage by running further. Over a common race course with turns, taking the outside line can make quite a difference. 3.16.10
Without thinking, some of the athletes taking the outside line put themselves at a disadvantage by running further. Over a common race course with turns, taking the outside line can make quite a difference. 3.16.10
Ironman's pivot point
Now that World Triathlon Corporation is poised to launch its own print publication, it's about to make its biggest statement to date about its posture toward the future. 3.01.10
Now that World Triathlon Corporation is poised to launch its own print publication, it's about to make its biggest statement to date about its posture toward the future. 3.01.10
NYC tri v NYC club: a cautionary tale
Little known fact: The most commonly engaged-in vocation among triathletes is Lawyer. Here is a cautionary tale, when lawyering is eschewed in favor of overlawyering. 2.27.10
Little known fact: The most commonly engaged-in vocation among triathletes is Lawyer. Here is a cautionary tale, when lawyering is eschewed in favor of overlawyering. 2.27.10
UCI: Go to your room!
The UCI is frequently accused of incompetence, a charge (sometimes valid, sometimes not) leveled against all governing bodies. Now UCI has done far worse: It's guilty of bad manners. 2.26.10
The UCI is frequently accused of incompetence, a charge (sometimes valid, sometimes not) leveled against all governing bodies. Now UCI has done far worse: It's guilty of bad manners. 2.26.10
On Technology
I was educated as a computer science engineer. I spent long nights searching for misplaced semicolons and fussing over finicky EPROMs. Thank the Good Lord I am now a race director. 2.22.10
I was educated as a computer science engineer. I spent long nights searching for misplaced semicolons and fussing over finicky EPROMs. Thank the Good Lord I am now a race director. 2.22.10
Beginners: Week 21
This is your final week. Your race is upcoming, you're in the "taper" and the training is mostly done. Let's talk a little bit about where you go from here, shall we? 2.22.10
This is your final week. Your race is upcoming, you're in the "taper" and the training is mostly done. Let's talk a little bit about where you go from here, shall we? 2.22.10
Adizero Adios 2010
This Germany company is a behemoth, making shoes for athletes in sports many people have never heard of. They were on the right track with their '09 running collection, and their '10 Spring line is even more promising. 2.22.10
This Germany company is a behemoth, making shoes for athletes in sports many people have never heard of. They were on the right track with their '09 running collection, and their '10 Spring line is even more promising. 2.22.10
Adizero Mana 2010
The Mana is the shoe for those who might want to run in the Adizero, but, need a bit of medial posting. Just keep in mind that posting comes at a price: a slightly harder feel. 2.22.10
The Mana is the shoe for those who might want to run in the Adizero, but, need a bit of medial posting. Just keep in mind that posting comes at a price: a slightly harder feel. 2.22.10
Adizero Ace 2010
The Ace, at 7.3oz in a size-9 men's, is a very lightweight trainer that gives a reasonable amount of cushioning and stability in a neutral shoe. Keep in mind, it's a neutral shoe. 2.22.10
The Ace, at 7.3oz in a size-9 men's, is a very lightweight trainer that gives a reasonable amount of cushioning and stability in a neutral shoe. Keep in mind, it's a neutral shoe. 2.22.10
Adizero Boston 2010
This more "substantial" cousin to the Adios differs from the Adios in the thickness of the midsole. It's the thickest among the lightweight trainers from Adidas. Its weight is 9.7 oz. 2.22.10
This more "substantial" cousin to the Adios differs from the Adios in the thickness of the midsole. It's the thickest among the lightweight trainers from Adidas. Its weight is 9.7 oz. 2.22.10
Elite Bicycles Singapore
So you think only the big boys can have a concept store? Not so. Elite Bicycles, that scrappy Philly bike maker, opens Elite Bicycles Singapore. 2.22.10
So you think only the big boys can have a concept store? Not so. Elite Bicycles, that scrappy Philly bike maker, opens Elite Bicycles Singapore. 2.22.10
Nike LunarElite for 2010
The new 2010 Nike LunarElite is one of the best updates I've seen this season, and it may be a favorite for all but the heavy runners who can run with success in a neutral shoe. 2.11.10
The new 2010 Nike LunarElite is one of the best updates I've seen this season, and it may be a favorite for all but the heavy runners who can run with success in a neutral shoe. 2.11.10
Thinkers & Tinkers: Robert Kunz of 1st Endurance
The next stop on the Thinkers and Tinkers express is in Salt Lake City, UT for a chat with First Endurance co-founder Robert Kunz. Robert shares what led him to leave the world of weight lifting muscles heads to create a company for folks like himself - scrawny pencilnecks who like to swim laps, ride bikes, and run for hours. 2.09.10
The next stop on the Thinkers and Tinkers express is in Salt Lake City, UT for a chat with First Endurance co-founder Robert Kunz. Robert shares what led him to leave the world of weight lifting muscles heads to create a company for folks like himself - scrawny pencilnecks who like to swim laps, ride bikes, and run for hours. 2.09.10
Where do triathletes live?
Where do you think most American triathletes live? In which states? Cities? Metro areas? If your best guesses are based on what you thought a decade, or even five years, ago, you'll be surprised. 2.07.10
Where do you think most American triathletes live? In which states? Cities? Metro areas? If your best guesses are based on what you thought a decade, or even five years, ago, you'll be surprised. 2.07.10
Tempted by Tri?
The Slowtwitch publisher was asked to write the feature article in the 2009 Interbike Show Guide. Interbike, the bike industry's premier trade show, allowed us to reprint the feature here. 2.06.10
The Slowtwitch publisher was asked to write the feature article in the 2009 Interbike Show Guide. Interbike, the bike industry's premier trade show, allowed us to reprint the feature here. 2.06.10
