Kelly Benefit wind tunnel days
Pics from the A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville, NC where the Kelly Benefit Strategies team spent a few days to get aero.…
Best Images of 09 - The Run
From DC to LA, from Boulder to Kona, from Chicago to Clearwater, the Best Running Images of 2009 in a photo gallery by Timothy Carlson. …
From DC to LA, from Boulder to Kona, from Chicago to Clearwater, the Best Running Images of 2009 in a photo gallery by Timothy Carlson. …
More insight into Bob Babbitt
Last week we chatted with Funky Dude Bob Babbitt right after a very busy weekend in San Diego, and today we are continuing our interview with the man of many talents and passions. Enjoy part 2 of the conversation with Bob. 2.08.10
Last week we chatted with Funky Dude Bob Babbitt right after a very busy weekend in San Diego, and today we are continuing our interview with the man of many talents and passions. Enjoy part 2 of the conversation with Bob. 2.08.10
What We Have Noticed: Timex, Lazer, Swobo...
We stumbled across a new GPS watch from Timex, an aero helmet from Lazer, socks from Swobo, a Powerman weekend, a Haiti endurance fundraiser and some deadly weapons for your fridge. 2.07.10
We stumbled across a new GPS watch from Timex, an aero helmet from Lazer, socks from Swobo, a Powerman weekend, a Haiti endurance fundraiser and some deadly weapons for your fridge. 2.07.10
Alexander & Steffen rule Geelong
Craig Alexander showed no signs of jet lag as he captured the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Geelong title despite just recently returning from the USA. The women's race was won by Caroline Steffen. 2.06.10
Craig Alexander showed no signs of jet lag as he captured the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Geelong title despite just recently returning from the USA. The women's race was won by Caroline Steffen. 2.06.10
Funky dude Bob Babbitt
While there is a somewhat famous musician Bob Babbitt, in the sport of triathlon only one Bob Babbitt matters. In fact there is hardly an element of the sport where you don't cross paths with funky dude Bob Babbitt. 2.02.10
While there is a somewhat famous musician Bob Babbitt, in the sport of triathlon only one Bob Babbitt matters. In fact there is hardly an element of the sport where you don't cross paths with funky dude Bob Babbitt. 2.02.10
Top Ironman Hawaii Finishers Archive
We recently updated our Top Ironman Hawaii Finishers Archive, so now you have access to the top overall finishers dating all the way back to 1978. 2.01.10
We recently updated our Top Ironman Hawaii Finishers Archive, so now you have access to the top overall finishers dating all the way back to 1978. 2.01.10
Team Challenge sues 09 Barcelona organizer
50,000 Euro pro purse for 2009 Challenge Barcelona held up as Felix Walchshofer’s Roth-based Team Challenge takes Evolution Sport to Spanish court to force payment and stop advertising 2010 races. 1.29.10
50,000 Euro pro purse for 2009 Challenge Barcelona held up as Felix Walchshofer’s Roth-based Team Challenge takes Evolution Sport to Spanish court to force payment and stop advertising 2010 races. 1.29.10
John Duke lands at Ironman
The former publisher of Competitor.com's print titles is now Ironman's manager of content. How will Triathlete Magazine's longtime publisher impact Ironman's message? 1.29.10
The former publisher of Competitor.com's print titles is now Ironman's manager of content. How will Triathlete Magazine's longtime publisher impact Ironman's message? 1.29.10
What We Have Noticed: Fuelbelt, Barracuda, Lezyne..
Today we noticed a hydration belt from Fuelbelt, goggles from Barracuda, a pump from Lezyne, the Reed / Potts charity challenge, a George Hincapie DVD, the Indoor Rider workout series and a book filled with secrets. 1.28.10
Today we noticed a hydration belt from Fuelbelt, goggles from Barracuda, a pump from Lezyne, the Reed / Potts charity challenge, a George Hincapie DVD, the Indoor Rider workout series and a book filled with secrets. 1.28.10
ITU bound Brad Culp
Brad Culp just left Competitor Group's Triathlete Magazine and will be moving North to take on a new role as the ITU Media Manager. He checked in with slowtwitch to share some thoughts about the past and future. 1.27.10
Brad Culp just left Competitor Group's Triathlete Magazine and will be moving North to take on a new role as the ITU Media Manager. He checked in with slowtwitch to share some thoughts about the past and future. 1.27.10
What are they riding now?
With the newly formed Trek / K-Swiss team, a few additions to the Abu Dhabi Triathlon team and a couple other individual new bike sponsors we will soon see various new Pro - bike combinations. 1.26.10
With the newly formed Trek / K-Swiss team, a few additions to the Abu Dhabi Triathlon team and a couple other individual new bike sponsors we will soon see various new Pro - bike combinations. 1.26.10
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. 1.25.10
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. 1.25.10
Colucci, Lovato take Pucon 70.3
Reinaldo Colucci beat Daniel Fontana by 1:48 to capture the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Pucon. Amanda Lovato topped two-time winner Heather Gollnick by over 5 minutes to start her 2010 season with a bang. 1.24.10
Reinaldo Colucci beat Daniel Fontana by 1:48 to capture the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Pucon. Amanda Lovato topped two-time winner Heather Gollnick by over 5 minutes to start her 2010 season with a bang. 1.24.10
Triathlete in the News: Scott Brown
Longshot Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown comes from way behind to score a huge upset win for the late Edward Kennedy’s US Senate seat. He says he’s also an All-American 50-54 age group triathlete. 1.23.10
Longshot Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown comes from way behind to score a huge upset win for the late Edward Kennedy’s US Senate seat. He says he’s also an All-American 50-54 age group triathlete. 1.23.10
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. 1.22.10
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. 1.22.10
What We Have Noticed: Bontrager, SRAM, Vision...
On this fine day we introduce you to a variety of things we noticed recently. Prototype shoes from Bontrager, brake levers from SRAM, a TT saddle from Visiontech, the Handmade Bicycle Show and a cool t-shirt from Endurance Conspiracy. 1.22.10
On this fine day we introduce you to a variety of things we noticed recently. Prototype shoes from Bontrager, brake levers from SRAM, a TT saddle from Visiontech, the Handmade Bicycle Show and a cool t-shirt from Endurance Conspiracy. 1.22.10
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. 1.18.10
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. 1.18.10
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. 1.17.10
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. 1.17.10
Cartmell, Rabe top South Africa 70.3
Great Britain’s Fraser Cartmell edges James Cunnama, while South African Rhodes Scholar Mari Rabe breaks course record, tops Sandra Wallenhorst at Buffalo City. 1.17.10
Great Britain’s Fraser Cartmell edges James Cunnama, while South African Rhodes Scholar Mari Rabe breaks course record, tops Sandra Wallenhorst at Buffalo City. 1.17.10
Ussher, Crawford take Wanaka
Richard Ussher, former Olympic mogul skier, adventure racer and 2009 Quelle Challenge Roth podium finisher beats Justin Daerr and Gina Crawford outduels Rebekah Keat for third straight Challenge Wanaka win. 1.16.10
Richard Ussher, former Olympic mogul skier, adventure racer and 2009 Quelle Challenge Roth podium finisher beats Justin Daerr and Gina Crawford outduels Rebekah Keat for third straight Challenge Wanaka win. 1.16.10
What We Have Noticed: Scott, Giant, Felt ...
For our final cross-country, marathon, XTERRA bike segment we look at sub $2,000 bikes. We present the Scott Spark 50, Giant XTC 29er, Felt Nine Comp, Rocky Mountain Element 30 and Specialized Stumpjumper Comp. 1.15.10
For our final cross-country, marathon, XTERRA bike segment we look at sub $2,000 bikes. We present the Scott Spark 50, Giant XTC 29er, Felt Nine Comp, Rocky Mountain Element 30 and Specialized Stumpjumper Comp. 1.15.10
Where do triathletes live?
Where do you think most American triathletes live? In which states? Cities? Metro areas? If your best guesses are based on what you thought a decade, or even five years, ago, you'll be surprised. 2.07.10
Where do you think most American triathletes live? In which states? Cities? Metro areas? If your best guesses are based on what you thought a decade, or even five years, ago, you'll be surprised. 2.07.10
Tempted by Tri?
The Slowtwitch publisher was asked to write the feature article in the 2009 Interbike Show Guide. Interbike, the bike industry's premier trade show, allowed us to reprint the feature here. 2.06.10
The Slowtwitch publisher was asked to write the feature article in the 2009 Interbike Show Guide. Interbike, the bike industry's premier trade show, allowed us to reprint the feature here. 2.06.10
Tech footwear demystifier
We write about running footwear here a lot. It seemed appropriate to tell you how to read and interpret these articles. What is a "pronator?" What is a "last?" What is an "outsole," and a "medial post?" 2.05.10
We write about running footwear here a lot. It seemed appropriate to tell you how to read and interpret these articles. What is a "pronator?" What is a "last?" What is an "outsole," and a "medial post?" 2.05.10
Asics Gel Foundation 8 (2010)
Featuring a sleeked down silhouette, this Asics contains support features popular in Asics motion control shoes, but at a lighter weight than many of the motion control anchors on the market. 2.05.10
Featuring a sleeked down silhouette, this Asics contains support features popular in Asics motion control shoes, but at a lighter weight than many of the motion control anchors on the market. 2.05.10
Brooks Ariel/Beast (2010)
In contrast to the storming hordes proclaiming natural gaits and barefoot running, the Brooks Beast stands its post, on its wall. Overpronation? Not on its watch. 2.05.10
In contrast to the storming hordes proclaiming natural gaits and barefoot running, the Brooks Beast stands its post, on its wall. Overpronation? Not on its watch. 2.05.10
Ridley Dean
The Dean is a tri bike, made by a Belgian company, that inhabits a niche all it's own - or, almost its own. Wonder what that niche is? Click and read. 2.05.10
The Dean is a tri bike, made by a Belgian company, that inhabits a niche all it's own - or, almost its own. Wonder what that niche is? Click and read. 2.05.10
Saucony Kinvara 2010
The Kinvara, available soon, is the latest lightweight trainer in the Saucony line. Already seen on Lindsey Corbin’s feet during Kona ’09, this is a great shoe for neutral runners. 2.02.10
The Kinvara, available soon, is the latest lightweight trainer in the Saucony line. Already seen on Lindsey Corbin’s feet during Kona ’09, this is a great shoe for neutral runners. 2.02.10
The Needle and the Damage Done
WADA has updated its list of banned substances for 2010. There are notable changes to last year's list and, if you're an AGer, don't think this doesn't apply to you. 2.02.10
WADA has updated its list of banned substances for 2010. There are notable changes to last year's list and, if you're an AGer, don't think this doesn't apply to you. 2.02.10
Beginners: Week 20
The hard part is the training, and you've done that. The easy part is sometimes the part athletes forget to do: Where is the race? How do you get there? Is your equipment in good working order? 2.02.10
The hard part is the training, and you've done that. The easy part is sometimes the part athletes forget to do: Where is the race? How do you get there? Is your equipment in good working order? 2.02.10
Brooks Green Silence
Brooks is not known for shoes that shout at you, but, the Green Silence is a bold and garish racing flat from an otherwise conservative - even classic - shoe company. 2.01.10
Brooks is not known for shoes that shout at you, but, the Green Silence is a bold and garish racing flat from an otherwise conservative - even classic - shoe company. 2.01.10
Thinkers and Tinkers: Jasper Blake and 7Systems
In a continuation of series on "Thinkers & Tinkers" in the sport, we look at Ironman winner Jasper Blake and the company he helped found - Aspire Sports Supplements, makers of 7Systems vitamins. 1.29.10
In a continuation of series on "Thinkers & Tinkers" in the sport, we look at Ironman winner Jasper Blake and the company he helped found - Aspire Sports Supplements, makers of 7Systems vitamins. 1.29.10
Adjust your Exit bike
It's a bit of inside baseball, only for hard core bike fitters and those who follow the process as a hobby. The Exit fit bike - the standard for tri bike fitting pros - undergoes a protocol change. 1.25.10
It's a bit of inside baseball, only for hard core bike fitters and those who follow the process as a hobby. The Exit fit bike - the standard for tri bike fitting pros - undergoes a protocol change. 1.25.10
Year of the Contact Point
There should be a practicality to things that trumps even what the designer or seller intended for his product. Filling the gap between products-as-intended and products-as-needed is the tinkerer's raison d'être. 1.25.10
There should be a practicality to things that trumps even what the designer or seller intended for his product. Filling the gap between products-as-intended and products-as-needed is the tinkerer's raison d'être. 1.25.10
On Beauty
The finish is the focal point of any triathlon. Typically blow-up arches are employed, accompanied by the ever-present drone of gas generators. For an event intent on embracing environmental sustainability, that wouldn't do. 1.25.10
The finish is the focal point of any triathlon. Typically blow-up arches are employed, accompanied by the ever-present drone of gas generators. For an event intent on embracing environmental sustainability, that wouldn't do. 1.25.10
Trek Equinox TTX 9.5
Reviewed is this mid-priced Trek through the prism of a "Have It Your Way" Project One purchase which is, in our view, the best way to buy any Trek at this price or above. 1.22.10
Reviewed is this mid-priced Trek through the prism of a "Have It Your Way" Project One purchase which is, in our view, the best way to buy any Trek at this price or above. 1.22.10
Retul or go(niometer) it alone?
For fitters and fittees alike, here's a question you might be asking: What premium does a Retul deliver to the fit process over other measuring devices? 1.20.10
For fitters and fittees alike, here's a question you might be asking: What premium does a Retul deliver to the fit process over other measuring devices? 1.20.10
In between bike sizes?
Looking for a new bike, and find you're in between sizes? Your LBS owner will tell you to choose the smaller size, and he's been saying that since, well, forever. But it's the wrong answer, at least nowadays, at least in tri. 1.18.10
Looking for a new bike, and find you're in between sizes? Your LBS owner will tell you to choose the smaller size, and he's been saying that since, well, forever. But it's the wrong answer, at least nowadays, at least in tri. 1.18.10
The Air In There
These days we are confronted by all kinds of charges in our life, including having to pay for air at a gas station. But now it seems that some bike shops have stepped up to the plate to also charge for air. 1.14.10
These days we are confronted by all kinds of charges in our life, including having to pay for air at a gas station. But now it seems that some bike shops have stepped up to the plate to also charge for air. 1.14.10
On Design
Jeff Henderson, RD of the Musselman Tri, authored an insightful newbie race director's diary in 2003. He begins a new set of installments: A chronicle of what he's learned in the intervening 7 years. 1.04.10
Jeff Henderson, RD of the Musselman Tri, authored an insightful newbie race director's diary in 2003. He begins a new set of installments: A chronicle of what he's learned in the intervening 7 years. 1.04.10
Newton AW
If you're a Newton fan, but, feel more like an ice skater than a runner when you contact wet or icy surfaces, there's good news for you: The Newton Running All Weather shoe. 1.04.10
If you're a Newton fan, but, feel more like an ice skater than a runner when you contact wet or icy surfaces, there's good news for you: The Newton Running All Weather shoe. 1.04.10
