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Energizer bunny Whit Raymond

At Ironman Hawaii, XTERRA Maui and various other events around the globe people quickly notice the dancing, screaming, jumping and entertaining announcer Whit Raymond. He checked in with slowtwitch.

10 Questions for Joanna Zeiger

Joanna Zeiger, the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, 2000 Olympian, PhD in genetic epidemiology, and survivor of countless medical setbacks answers a few existential questions posed by Timothy Carlson.

More of John Duke’s World

Enjoy the second part of the interview with John Duke, the man who brought back Triathlete Magazine from the verge of bankruptcy. The outspoken Duke recently left Competitor Group when his role there was changed.

Linsey Corbin goes Purple Patch

We recently learned that Matt Dixon of Purple Patch Fitness has been selected to be the new coach of Linsey Corbin and we wanted to find out more about this decision and her process of selecting a coach.

The World according to Duke

John Duke, publisher of Triathlete Magazine since 1997, resigned last month after he was removed him from control of the Competitor Group magazines. Part 1 of a 2 part interview with the man who nicknamed himself The Devil.

Meet USA Today’s Sal Ruibal

Sal Ruibal has been with USA Today for over 22 years and as a sports reporter for that paper covers cycling, the Olympics and various other sports. He spent time with slowtwitch to share some of his experiences.

Q&A with Andy Hersam

Q&A with Andy Hersam The former Runners World Media Group Publisher is taking the reins of the Competitor Group print titles – including Triathlete and Inside Triathlon – from long term publisher John Duke.

A Chrissie Wellington update

Despite not going very fast during a 5 hour ride on January 2nd, Chrissie Wellington crashed quite hard and fractured her arm, wrist, hand and a couple of fingers. She checked in with slowtwitch.

The world of Rich Cruse

The life of a professional sports photographer appears absolutely thrilling and exciting and we spent time with Rich Cruse to find out what it is really like to be in the middle of the action at various historical triathlon events.

A life changing experience

In August age grouper Wim Van De Wielle lost his wife Kristel in a terrible hit and run accident and his life was turned upside down. A few months later Van De Wielle won his age group at Ford Ironman Florida and finished 13th overall.

Gina Crawford’s rollercoaster 09

Headed for greatness after five Ironman distance wins in her first two years as a professional, the part time Christchurch Symphony violinist endured some rough times in 2009.

Watch out for Silvia Balbach

Silvia Balbach had the second fastest female age group run split and finished as the fourth overall fastest female amateur in Kona this year. A chance encounter prior to the race led to this interview with the speedy German.