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Matty Reed clears the air

After some recent heated discussions about what appeared to be a new coach in Matty Reed's life, the Boulder, CO resident cleared the air about that topic. He also talked about other current activities.

From Mallorca with love

The Commerzbank Triathlon Team just wrapped up their camp in Mallorca and Swiss Pro Mathias Hecht chatted with slowtwitch about this annual gathering for training, team building and public relation items.

The various talents of Keith Meyer

Keith Meyer has been working with Timex for several years now and has logged a ton of miles and even met his wife Brooke in the process. Meyer sat down with slowtwitch to share a few details about Timex and himself.

The fast life of James Seear

At the opening ITU World Cup in Mooloolaba James Seear held the lead until very late into the run before eventually finishing third. The young Aussie with a passion for speed and classic cars is certainly someone to watch moving forward.

Famous on accident

Phil Morlock, Shimano's advocate-in-chief is strapped-in, strapped-on, and givin' and gettin' a good strappin'. When Beck, Limbaugh and Maddow all know your name, you've made an effect.

Introducing new Pro Kyle Leto

Kyle Leto was first out of the water at the recent Rohto Ironman 70.3 California event and ended up in 8th place after being out-sprinted to the line by Ben Hoffman. This first year Pro though is more so focused on ITU racing.

The Education of Jordan Rapp – 4

After a persistent, consistent six-year climb to realize his potential in triathlon, Jordan Rapp reached stardom with a course-record win at Ironman Arizona and a victory at the classic Ironman Canada.

Introducing Frederik Van Lierde

Despite the stunning field at the recent Abu Dhabi Triathlon, Frederik Van Lierde managed to earn a 5th place and a good pay check. The Belgian Pro also has some other nice results to his name.

The Education of Jordan Rapp – 3

Jordan Rapp discusses how his sense of triathlon strategy evolved from his very first triathlon to his breakthrough pro performances in 2008 and 2009 – and how mastering triathlon technology satisfies his hunger for problem solving

John Newsom on slowtwitch

A few weeks back we chatted with Kiwi Bevan James Eyles of IMtalk, and now we had a few words with coach John Newsom. IMtalk co-host Newsom is actually quite a good athlete with a sub-9 Challenge Roth finish in his resume.

The Education of Jordan Rapp – 2

In Part 2 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, Jordan Rapp recounts trying on many sports before finding rowing suited his temperament – and explains how the sport was excellent preparation for the triathlon wars.

The Education of Jordan Rapp

In Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming Ironman success