Carrie Stevens is quite new to triathlon but her passion for this recent love is ultra strong. This New York City resident and Full Throttle Endurance team member was selected for a random age grouper interview on slowtwitch.

Kevin Collington finished second at the loaded Ironman 70.3 St. George and as the top American became the 2013 US Pro Champion. This may have been a bit of a surprise to some onlookers, but surely not to all.

Does your bicycle really need an insurance policy all its own? Isn’t everything already covered either by your medical or homeowners plan? Yes and no. While not for everyone, the policy is attractive for many.

Challenge had a full distance race in Cairns that became an Ironman event in 2012, but now Challenge Family announced 3 new half distance races in this triathlon passionate country – Challenge Forster, Melbourne and Bateman’s Bay.

Ironman 70.3 World Championships will now rotate its venue worldwide and annually starting in 2014. This mainstreams the race, bringing it into conformity with most major sports championships.

Julie Ertel finished 19th at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but hasn’t raced a WTS level event since that day. This So-Cal local did not look rusty at all as she finished 3rd American and 23rd overall at the San Diego WTS.

The second edition is, on my feet, more comfortable than its original version. If you want a lightweight shoe, but you don’t want ultra low-drop, this shoe could be the one.

Alexander Wetterhall is a Pro on the NetApp – Endura squad and if you have never heard of him, you can be forgiven. But after today you should know this Swedish TT talent and all-around strong athlete.

Brent McMahon and Meredith Kessler captured the 2013 Ironman 70.3 US Pro Championships in St. George, UT. Ace photographer Larry Rosa was on site to provide some great pics from the day.

Cameron Dye and Lauren Goss captured the 2013 titles at the Revolution3 Triathlon in Knoxville and here is an image gallery from the day.

Richie Cunningham earned the win at the 2013 Capt. Morgan’s Ironman 70.3 St. Croix with a smart and steady effort all day. Catriona Morrison’s race best bike and run efforts allowed her to take her 4th women’s title.

Cameron Dye stormed to win on the bike at the Revolution3 Triathlon in Knoxville in very cold and rainy conditions. Lauren Goss was near the front most of the day and at the front when it mattered.

The 25th edition of the St. Croix Triathlon is almost upon us and here are a few pre-race images captured by lifestyle columnist Devashish Paul

They call it the Woodstock of Triathlon. It began 31 years ago and since then the long course has become a legendary half Ironman distance test of greatness. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson

Brent McMahon stormed to the win at Ironman 70.3 St.George and American Kevin Collington grabbed the US Pro title with his second place finish. Meredith Kessler grabbed the US Pro women’s title and the top of the podium.

Jesse Thomas outran Australian Leon Griffin to take his third straight win at Wildflower long course; Heather Jackson earned her 2nd straight Wildflower victory passing Kat Baker on the run.

Kiwi Dylan McNeice led from start to finish to won the inaugural Challenge Taiwan triathlon in 8:16:21. Aussie Belinda Granger held off American Hillary Biscay to grab the women’s title.

Now in its 31st year, Tri-California’s Wildflower Triathlon festival gets ready for another showdown in its classic elite long course event Saturday at Lake San Antonio. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

This is our long-term review of two Brooks Pure Project shoes – the updated Pure Grit 2 trail shoe and the new Pure Drift road shoe. Both are intended as light weight, neutral, low ramp shoes.

In general, our sport is supposed to improve the overall life experience, but slowtwitch.com forum member Jan de Visser opens up about how going out for a simple ride has had a major effect on his life and his family.

Swiss Pro Ronnie Schildknecht has quite a few Ironman titles to his name and most recently won Ironman South Africa. We had a video chat with him.

We take a detailed look in to the tech, aerodynamics, and geometry of the new Fuji triathlon bike. Fuji claims aerodynamic improvements, and we spot substantial fit changes.

Fuji finally unveiled the long hyped Norcom Straight bike today in Boulder, CO and our man Timothy Carlson was there to take a closer look.

We have a few words with American short course professional, Lauren Goss. She recently announced a new title sponsor, new bike sponsor and very big change of scenery for training.