We have traveled virtually around the world to find a new wetsuit from Benjamin Sanson, the highly anticipated new Wingspan helmet from Rudy Project, John Cobb’s new V-Flow Max saddle, custom clothing from Brand Betty and unique wooden handlebars from Workerman.
by Herbert Krabel, July 29, 2009
Josiah Middaugh started his athletic career in flatland Michigan, but now, in his sixth year of a topflight XTERRA professional career, it is his mastery of the mountains at home in Vail, CO that powers his thriving career
A selection of great images from the 2009 Nautica New York City Triathlon by Timothy Carlson.
…they just can’t sprint the last lap anymore (well, not in under 65). Here’s a tale of special folks who mean a lot to this publisher.
This week’s training theme is the swim. Not swimming per se, but doing the groundwork that’ll get you ready to start your quest toward swim prowess.
Greg Bennett takes rematch with Life Time Fitness top three as Andy Potts 2nd, Matt Reed 3rd, shuffling Minneapolis order; Rebeccah Wassner tops Becky Lavelle, earning her first home town win in sixth try at the Big Apple
Maik Twelsiek won the Ford Ironman Lake Placid thanks to a dominating performance on the bike. Tereza Macel started with a great swim, put up a monster bike performance and easily cruised to the women’s title.
A great run helped American Jarrod Shoemaker to win the 2009 Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon event in Hamburg, Germany. Aussie Brad Kahlefeldt made a valiant effort to reel in Shoemaker but had to settle for the runner-up spot.
Aussie Emma Moffatt stormed to her third successive win in the Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon World Championship Series with a powerful performance on the wet roads of Hamburg, Germany.
Matt Reed-Andy Potts-Greg Bennett rated virtually dead even in rematch after Life Time Fitness finish line sprint two weeks ago; With LTF winner Sarah Haskins in Hamburg, this prognosticator picks Rebeccah Wassner to upset Julie Dibens and Becky Lavelle.
For many, Quelle Challenge Roth is about numbers, but spend time with the intense fans you’ll find that Roth is about passion.
It had been quiet around Jessi Stensland for a while now, and a new Jessi Stensland has appeared. The new Jessi had a few words with slowtwitch to talk about mountain biking, rock climbing, XTERRA and the foundation she is involved in.
Was the recent death at Ironman Frankfurt a case of drinking too a schedule instead of to thirst, or not ingesting enough electrolytes per the water intake?
The Slowtwitch Ice Cream truck rolls into the Big Apple this weekend. Will it be another 3-up sprint finish at the Nautica NYC Triathlon? Miss the swim if you must, but don’t miss the last mile!
This you can’t sidestep by eschewing beef. The “cure” is to avoid age and, if age avoidance is the remedy, the disease is preferable. What’s this run-induced calf malady so many oldsters contract?
Blake Becker rides race-best 2:09:10 bike for a 6:54 winning margin over Jeff Paul; Adrienne Saeger uses women’s-best 2:21:24 bike to forge 39-second margin over runner-up Michelle Lanouette to prevail at Spirit of Racine Half
Today we share with you an interesting cycling computer from Cerevellum, inexpensive frameless sunglasses from Tifosi, a compression suit from Under Armour and a statement jersey from TwinSix.
Aussies top Vineman 70.3 – Joe Gambles follows Rev3 second place with course record win at Santa Rosa while Pip Taylor outpaces Tyler Stewart for the win.
Sixth annual half Iron-distance triathlon in New York’s Finger Lakes region draws 870 triathletes.
Nico Lebrun captured the XTERRA Mountain Cup in Avon, Colorado today and has now moved into second place in the Cup Series standings. Shonny Vanlandingham won the women’s race and with it her second title this season.
Ironman and Ultraman triathlete Jason Lester, who competes with a paralyzed right arm, upset heavy favorite Oscar Pistorius to win the ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability thanks to a strong voting support by fellow Hawaiians.
The intense action at the 2009 Boulder Peak Triathlon was captured by shooter Eric Wynn.
Eric Wynn took some beautiful images at the 2009 Lifetime Fitness Triathlon where Matty Reed and Sarah Haskins won.
It’s intuitive to plan your workouts chronologically, but if your campaign points toward an important race, better to start at the race and schedule your workouts in reverse
Roth is known for its history, its speed and for the large, passionate crowds. Photos by Timothy Carlson.
