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Gerdes, Reed take Ironman Oz

Beth Gerdes of the U.S. and Tim Reed of Australia ran superb marathons to come from way back to win Ironman Australia on a wet day in Port Macquarie.

Alexander, Luxford top Busselton

Craig Alexander broke away from Mitch Robins with 3km left on the run and set a new course record; Annabel Luxford dominated the women to win Busselton 70.3.

Thomas 6-peats Wildflower

Jesse Thomas outran race record holder Terenzo Bozzone to extend his long course domination to 6 straight wins and Liz Lyles defended her title at Wildflower.

Rocklin Endurance Road Show

Small shop, small town, big heart. If you want to know what community and solidarity looks like, travel to this Slowtwitch Road Show when it takes place next year.

Sarah Lyall on Miller Story

Ms. Lyall is the author of the explosive piece on Julie Miller in the New York Times. She answered questions about the story from the perspective of the Times.

IM Texas course revealed

It’s not quite 112mi, and it’s a turny mother, but if Mike Reilly calls you an Ironman as you stride to the finish, by cracky, you’re an Ironman.

Longest Running Triathlons

Since the September 1974 Fiesta Island Triathlon put on by the San Diego Track Club, triathlon has grown exponentially. We salute the longest continuously-run triathlons.

Finding your Felt

Felt sits second among tri bike brands when Slowtwitchers are asked what they intend to buy next. How do you decide, precisely, what size and config for your IA?

Alarza prevails at Cape Town

Fernando Alarza ran away from Jonathan Brownlee to take his first WTS victory while Mario Mola’s victory streak was broken with a 4th place at Cape Town.

Currie, Orchard win XTERRA

New Zealanders Braden Currie and Lizzy Orchard won the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship on a windy, cool day in Jervis Bay, Australia.

Ironman Texas is on!

The 2016 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas is on. It was Harris County to the rescue, which will host most of the 1-lap, 112-mile route for this North American Championship.

Decision time for IMTX

It’s down to the wire for Ironman Texas. The old bike course was nixed, new courses are being considered. An imminent decision is expected.

Flying Shark Video

California triathletes, divers and surfers know that they share the ocean. Two Sunset (Huntington) Beach surfers found that out unwittingly while shooting GoPro video.

Tri Saddle Roundup

Last week it was ISM and fi’zi:k, this week it’s the rest: Cobb, Dash, Prologo, Bontrager, Specialized, Fabric, PRO. Who rides these saddles, how, and why?

Bakersfield boy makes good

Jason Middleton evolved from a teenage pro triathlete to adventure racer to private jet charter boss who, with his wife, was moved by personal tragedy to create a charity for grieving parents.

Major Learning Experience

Sometimes it takes a lot of endurance to produce a super sprint race. The Major League Triathlon’s first event was a struggle to produce, but it did transact.