Triathlon in general and Slowtwitch in particular are, thankfully, Islands of Détente. What should you expect to read on Slowtwitch, and, how politics-free will our words here be?

In Part 1 of 4 of an in depth Q&A, the Princeton grad in aeronautical and mechanical engineering discusses family, school, and sporting inclinations that ultimately led to late blossoming Ironman success

In seven years of organizing triathlons there has been only one thing, one entity, that has caused me to seriously consider a different line of work: the New York State Department of Transportation.

California is not yet in ascendance. But ascendance is in California. Here’s a virtual 3-volume set on climbing, headlined by Summerson’s newest catalogue of climbs.

Without thinking, some of the athletes taking the outside line put themselves at a disadvantage by running further. Over a common race course with turns, taking the outside line can make quite a difference.

Matt Chrabot won the 2010 Miami International Triathlon in a time of 1:46:29 and beat a pretty stellar field that included Chris Lieto, Matty Reed and Bevan Docherty. The women’s title was captured by Sarah Haskins.

Australian Luke McKenzie beats Hungary’s Jozsef Major by 11:14 for his fourth Ironman title and American Amy Marsh holds off Germany’s Nicole Leder by 10:13 at Ironman China.

Fredrik Croneborg of Sweden tops Aussie Chris McDonald and Belinda Granger bests fellow Aussie Amanda Balding at Ironman China 70.3

A beautiful day greeted the starters of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Eneko Llanos and Julie Dibens were the winners.

Eneko Llanos won the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in a time of 6:34:37 and along the way defeated a stellar field. Julie Dibens grabbed the women’s title despite having to deal with a flat tire.

Today we captured images during the morning swim and the bike check-in for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.

We snapped some images in Abu Dhabi with the race now only 2 days away.

Julie Dibens discusses cycling, the switch to long course, training with Wellington, her quest to win Clearwater, and her cool and steady temperament

Many Pros really wanted to meet Bobby Behan the last few months when word got out that he was in charge of the new Specialized Triathlon team. Here is your chance to meet him.

Best women’s long course field outside Kona; Julie Dibens should pick up the big check with absence of injured Chrissie Wellington but Sam McGlone, Yvonne Van Vlerken, Rebekah Keat and Cat Morrison will dispute

With $250,000 prize money on the line , the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has attracted as great pre-Kona field. Here’s a guide to the men’s contenders.

The 2009 Ironman 70.3 World titlist and defending three-time XTERRA World Champion has set her sights on Ironman Hawaii – Part 1 of 2 of a conversation with Julie Dibens

Brian Fleischmann and Sarah Haskins win USAT’s first 2010 Elite Development sprint race in Clermont, Florida

Cameron Brown won the 2010 Bonita Ironman New Zealand in 8:21:52 and that gave him a record ninth title in NZ, a feat previously not done by any other athlete before. Joanna Lawn captured her 7th title in a course record time of 9:14:35.

Naval Academy grad and military triathlon champion Timothy O’Donnell finds his run and makes a breakthrough to win his first major races — and a world title on top of that.

At the recent Handmade Bicycle Show we noticed a unique bike from Cherubim, a hat from Vanilla Bicycles and an Effetto Mariposa repair kit. Beyond that we stumbled upon the Triggerpoint Foot and Leg kit, the Multisport World Conference and Expo and a gadget to get you squared up.

Triathlon’s established print magazines will get a strong challenge from a familiar publication team. Lava Magazine to be a full service publication for committed, serious triathletes.

Now that World Triathlon Corporation is poised to launch its own print publication, it’s about to make its biggest statement to date about its posture toward the future.

Chris Foster repeats with 1:56 margin over Ben Hoffman; Samantha McGlone scores a 1-minute win over Michellie Jones at the Desert Classic Duathlon