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Draft legal age group racing in FL

If you ever wanted to know what racing is like for the ITU Pros, you now have your chance to test those waters at the Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, FL on March 5th. Jarrod Shoemaker talked to slowtwitch about this new event.

Vanessa Fernandes takes a break

Portuguese triathlon phenom Vanessa Fernandes announced today that she will take a break from the sport because of health issues. Only 26-years old, Fernandes already has a record 21 World Cup titles on her resume.

Bobby Behan – one year later

The Specialized Tri team has been running for about a year under the guidance of Bobby Behan and has given the brand quite a bit to cheer. For 2011 even more fire power has been added.

Trakking Michael Lovato

Michael Lovato closed out 2010 with a second place at Ironman Cozumel and the Richie Cunningham wedding on New Year's Eve. We had a few words with the late migrating Pro about 2011 expectations and changes.

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.