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PEDs: The athlete’s attorney

Imagine a famous athlete accused of drugs: Howard Jacobs was probably that athlete's lawyer. We've heard from USADA's CEO, and WTC's anti-doping director. Here's a look from a different vantage point.

From the UCI with love

Imagine the surprise when the general mailbox of a brand contains an email from the UCI with the note that one of their products is illegal. That happened to Bont Cycling and we had a few words with their CEO Steven Nemeth.

Wildflower man Jesse Thomas

Jesse Thomas surprised quite a few folks with his recent win at the 2011 Avia Wildflower triathlon and to some degree he also surprised himself. Slowtwitch had a few words with the fast running triathlete.

In camp with Daniel Unger

2007 ITU World Champion Daniel Unger just concluded his training camp in Cervia, Italy and is now ready for the World Cup race in Mexico.

Travis Tygart: America’s top PED cop

Travis Tygart is America's top cop in the fight against performance enhancing drugs. He's USADA's CEO, formerly its general counsel. I asked him questions about its drug testing program for age-group triathletes.

A few words with Joe Maloy

Joe Maloy, the 2009 USAT Age Group Champion, is quickly making his name known in triathlon circles. He already has three top 10 finishes this year on the Continental Cup circuit and is quickly ascending the ITU Points List.

2011 Wildflower long course

Dark horse Jesse Thomas shocked the field and Leanda Cave finished 5 seconds off Julie Dibens' course record. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

Drugs and testing for AGers: Intro

We're going to talk this week about performance enhancing drugs for age group athletes. What's legal, what's ethical, testing, TUEs, everything you'll need to know regardless of your age or ability.

It’s Ospaly and Haskins at St. Anthony’s

Filip Ospaly is moving up - 3rd at Toyota Cup Miami to 1st here at St. Anthony's - and Matt Reed seems to have finally raced himself back into shape. Meanwhile Sarah Haskins continues to cruise to wins.

Jacobs, Steffen enjoy first wins in OZ

Aussies Pete Jacobs and Caroline Steffen took their first wins at the Ironman distance at IM Australia. Jacobs, as usual, led from the gun, and Steffen survived two flat tires.