Eight months ago a hit and run driver almost killed him. Somehow Jordan Rapp pieced his shattered body together and his 4th at Ironman Arizona might have been his greatest day in the sport

In this week’s installment of our weekly Q&A column focusing on personal sports electronics, Ray covers questions on the best computer software for Mac users, the new Garmin 210, and whether or not the Garmin 305 is going the way of the dodo.

Steve Blick experienced this summer how priorities can shift in an instant when he found out that his 4-year old son Tyler was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. The Oakley marketing guy shared some of his thoughts about this journey.

Devastated when illness short circuited her attempt at a Kona four-peat; a smashing 8:36:13 Ironman Arizona win and 3rd place for boyfriend Tom Lowe offered sweet solace for Chrissie Wellington.

This was essentially Andreas Raelert’s bike for the 09 Ironman. Except for the aerobar and stem, this version of the EX has the best parts spec of any tri bike made by any company for 2011. And the aerobar is okay too.

The latest round of results in our series offering you an enhanced look at the data from key races around the globe. Featured in this issue are the 2010 editions of the Ironman World Championships 70.3 in its final year in Clearwater, FL and Ironman Arizona.

Chrissie Wellington smashed the IM world-best, Timo Bracht topped Rasmus Henning, and Jordan Rapp’s 4th was a great comeback. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

We noticed the German Tri-Aktlon calendar and this is a product that is NSFW. Akt is actually the German word fort artistic nudity and that is exactly what is featured in this German triathlon calendar. So beware.

Timo Bracht weathered the specter of two speedsters in a heated footrace and held on to win the 2010 Ford Ironman Arizona. Chrissie Wellington put on a dominant performance to win the women’s title in 8:36:13 and finished 8th overall.

Jeff Jewell was a massage therapist for Team USA from 2001-2009 and he recently passed away after a 2 year fight with cancer. Tim Hola remembers his friend Jeff and shares his thoughts on slowtwitch.

Chris McCormack said Andreas Raelert will look back at their 2010 Kona duel as the one he let get away; the talented runner-up has a different take and talked to slowtwitch about it.

Portuguese triathlete Pedro Gomes is also known as Klep and Krepe, but recently he got in the news with his runner-up finish at the 2010 Ironman Florida. We had a few words with the very outgoing Pedro Gomes.

In this week’s installment of our weekly Q&A column focusing on personal sports electronics, Ray covers a question on the new LeMond Revolution trainer and shares a special tip on how to integrate your Road ID with your Garmin Forerunner.

Do you subscribe to the “natural” running philosophy, but need a bit more support? This shoe borrows from both the Kinvara and a regular training shoe. Saucony is about to score another hit in this architectural theme.

Raelert repeats, Swallow prevails in Clearwater at the Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

We noticed the Bont Vaypor cycling shoes, the Sugoi RSE Windblock jersey, the Triathlon 2010 WCS review book, the finished Iron Blazeman song, an interesting 686 tool belt and a jar of Karmic BS.

Michael Raelert repeated his Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Championship title with a superb performance. Jodie Swallow was first out of the water, extended her lead on the bike and then ran to her first 70.3 Worlds title.

Updates to Jordan Rapp’s Ironman Arizona Charity Challenge including more prizes from NormatecMVP, Highway 12 Winery, Road ID, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and a VERY special prize from Headsweats

Julie Dibens, Michael Raelert, Magali Tisseyre, Daniel Fontana, Angela Naeth, Matt Reed, Leanda Cave and Tim O’Donnell sound off at the IM 70.3 World Championship press conference.

The latest round of results in our series offering you an enhanced look at the data from key races around the globe. Featured in this issue are the 2010 editions of the Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI and Ironman Florida.

Defending Ironman 70.3 World Champion Julie Dibens looks at her chances at Clearwater after a third place Kona debut and a runner-up spot at the XTERRA World Championships.

We recently came across the Onitsuka Tiger California 78, the AXTRI event in Norway, the Profile Design Volna aero bars, the Dextro Energy liquid gel and an inspirational image by Rich Cruse.

Alex Lloyd is one of several racing drivers who has been bitten by the triathlon bug. When he isn’t working his 650 hp Boy Scouts of America, Dale Coyne Racing IndyCar, you may find him swimming, biking or running.

James Cunnama ran down Pedro Gomes with a 2:43:09 marathon to win the 2010 Ford Ironman Florida in somewhat cool temperatures. Jessica Jacobs took the lead on the bike and held on for the win on the run as all possible challengers fell off the pace.