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An Athlete’s Guide to Inventing

Slowtwitch science editor and SaltStick founder Jonathan Toker offers this guide for all the would be inventors who've had that "A-ha!" moment and were left wondering, "Now what do I do?"

The thoughts of Chris Foster

Chris Foster is an American Olympic hopeful collecting points to get on the start line of the Olympic qualifying London WCS. Chris raced 6 of 7 WCS events in 2010 and checked in with slowtwitch to talk about what is next.

Van Lierde, Swallow in South Africa

Frederik Van Lierde used a monster bike split in tough conditions to win the 2011 Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa. Jodie Swallow, the current World Champion at that distance, started her 2011 season with another title.

Jamie Whyte – catching a big one

With his win at the 2011 Challenge Wanaka event Jamie Whyte stepped into the triathlon limelight but that is most likely not the last title we'll see from this avid off-season angler. The friendly Kiwi had a few words with slowtwitch.

The spirited Josh Amberger

Josh Amberger is one of several outstanding Australian ITU triathletes on the rise and is well known for a fast swim and very aggressive cycling. He spent time with slowtwitch to talk about racing, training, family and the terrible Queensland flood.

Traveling man Barrett Brandon

Barrett Brandon is a professional triathlete traveling the world chasing ITU points to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. This former collegiate national champion has raced in 25 different countries to date but had time to talk with Sal Farruggia of slowtwitch.

The great Siri Lindley

Siri Lindley is a 2-time ITU World Champion who was very dominant in 2001/2002. Now working as a coach, Siri stepped in the limelight again when Mirinda Carfrae won the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships.

Fontana, Corbin take Pucon

Daniel Fontana of Italy and Linsey Corbin of the USA took the titles at the Ironman 70.3 Agrosuper Pucon in Chile which was turned into a duathlon because of heavy rain and high winds.

Photos of 2010 – the Finish

After the all-out effort and pain of the race comes the unleashing of strong emotions at the finish of any triathlon. A photo gallery by Timothy Carlson.