The last few days we stumbled upon the SLS3 recovery tights, the LeMond Revolution trainer, the Spider Tech pre-cut kinesiology tape, the New Balance RC769 racing flats and the EnviroKidz Panda Puffs cereal.

Concerned consumers have been returning certain protein drinks, while affected manufacturers have been working overtime to refute the Consumer Reports study. Let’s separate truth from confusion.

This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume.

2 weeks ago the Professional Triathlon Association (PROTA) sent a note to World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) with their feedback on the proposed Prize Money & Qualification Standards.

A few days back the World Triathlon Corporation released the 2011 Kona pro qualification policy.

Javier Gomez was victorious again by defeating a favorite local son, but this time in London. Images by Eric Wynn.

After a 2nd place at Ironman St. George and a couple other close calls, Ben Hoffman takes his first Ironman win at Lake Placid while Amy Marsh’s 13th overall including the men earns her a third Ironman win.

Ronnie Schildknecht had a dominating performance at the 2010 Ironman Switzerland and has now won this event for the fourth time. Karin Thürig took the women’s title in a time of 9:00:04.

Bart Aernouts held off Marino Vanhoenacker and Dirk Bockel to win the 2010 Marc Herremans Ironman 70.3 Antwerp. Sofie Goos captured the women’s race and successfully defended her title.

Javier Gomez backs up Hamburg win by topping surprise runner-up Jonathan Brownlee as Alistair Brownlee completely cracks and falls to 10th at WCS Round 5 in London

Young Canadian Paula Findlay had a stunning win at the Dextro Energy ITU London WCS event. Images by Eric Wynn.

Paula Findlay, a 21 year-old from Canada in her very first Dextro Energy World Championship Series race, outruns four Olympians in the stretch to win London

We’re talking running footwear against the backdrop of an article in today’s NYT that either misunderstands, or faithfully represents a misunderstanding, of how feet are best mated to running shoes.

A cycling computer from Polar, a great book about the Ironman World Championships, a torque wrench from Ritchey, a striking similar looking one from Effetto Mariposa and the Nesquik chocolate powder.

Canadian Magali Tisseyre has had a very busy racing season so far and took wins at Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 and Moooseman 70.3. The focus now is on World Championships in Clearwater, but first a bit of mellow time.

Should Alberto Contador have waited for Andy Schleck when the Tour de France race leader dropped his chain on the upper slopes of the Port de Balès? After all, they are both In It To Win It.

An incident last week occasioned an opportunity to rethink my historic relationship with food. The adjoining thumbnail says it all. Mine is the Great American eating disorder: overfull plates, overfull stomachs.

There are no junk miles. Only junk theories. And one junk theory is the notion of junk miles. If you have unwanted miles you’re preparing for the junk heap, just haul them over to my house, I’ll take them off your hands.

Chrissie Wellington stormed to a record smashing 8:19:13 win in Roth and Rasmus Henning took the men’s race. Images by Eric Wynn.

Chris Lieto distanced himself from all his competitors with a 2:08:53 bike split and then closed out his day with a 1:16:44 run to win the 2010 Vineman 70.3 event with a comfortable margin. Mirinda Carfrae had a tough battle with Leanda Cave but in the end took the women’s title.

2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander clocked a very fast 3:48:56 on his way to win the Ironman 70.3 Racine. Kiwi Sam Warriner was solid all day long and took the women’s title.

Lisa Norden of Sweden outsprints Emma Moffatt at the line to win Hamburg World Championship Series; Moffatt takes over WCS points lead

Chrissie Wellington smashes her own WR with amazing 8:19:13 at Challenge Roth; Rasmus Henning’s 7:52:36 comes close to Luc Van Lierde’s world-best 7:50:27 set in 1997

Filip Ospaly grabbed the win at the 2010 Nautica New York City Triathlon and with it helped his efforts in the Race to the Toyota Cup. Rebeccah Wassner won the women’s title.