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The Slowtwitch 50

Here is the list of the top 50 retailers in the United States who service triathletes, chosen primarily by the manufacturers who sell to them, with an assist from Slowtwitchers who receive service from them.

With Heather Jackson in Bend

2012 Wildflower Champion Heather Jackson is currently training in Bend, Oregon and we had a few words with her to see what she is up to.

Sarah Haskins is pregnant

US Olympic-distance superstar, Sarah Haskins, will take the 2013 season off from racing to start a family. She broke the news to us in a phone conversation from their home in Clermont, FL.

The Abu Dhabi Tri Team is gone

After a very solid four year run the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team announced today that this sponsorship effort has come to an end. What will become of the current athletes on the team is not clear at this time.

Newton Running in – K-Swiss out

Ironman announced today that Newton Running of Boulder, CO is the new official footwear and run course sponsor of Ironman, replacing K-Swiss who held that position for the last 3 years.

Mauna Kea Triathlon – part 2

A triathlon does not need to be something you register for, pay for and get finisher gear. Just like a run or a bike ride, a triathlon can be self-generated as was this Mauna Kea Triathlon.

Random AG Ellen Hart

The very first athlete we approached about a random age grouper interview was Ellen Hart. We had no idea then that she was a Kona podium regular or that it would take more than a year to finally have this chat.

Aernouts, Swallow win South Africa 70.3

Bart Aernouts of Belgium topped Ronnie Schildknecht of Switzerland for the men’s crown and Jodie Swallow crushed the women’s field at Ironman 70.3 South Africa Saturday in Buffalo City.

McNeice, Crawford take Wanaka

Dylan McNeice of New Zealand blasted out front with a 47:56 swim and held on to win his first ever Ironman distance race while fellow Kiwi Gina Crawford won wire-to-wire to take her 5th Challenge Wanaka title.

Tragic Loss for SRAM

We report the very sad loss of industry veteran, Bill Keith. An avid triathlete and multi-time Ironman finisher, Keith worked in the past for Cannondale, and more recently Chicago-based SRAM.

Kemp, Luxford top Auckland 70.3

Christian Kemp edged Bevan Docherty by 34 seconds to take the title of the 2013 Ironman 70.3 Auckland. Annabel Luxford posted a race-best swim, bike and run to beat Caroline Steffen by 5:57 to grab the women's race.

Kate Bevilaqua is Wanaka ready

Aussie Pro Kate Bevilaqua started 2013 with a win at the inaugural Albany Half Ironman and is taking on Challenge Wanaka this weekend. She talked to slowtwitch about racing, training and various animals.

Linsey Corbin in Tucson, AZ

Montana made Pro Linsey Corbin snagged two Ironman titles and a 70.3 win in 2012 and is currently getting ready for 2013 in Tucson, AZ.