Articles by Slowman

Cycling

Is Your Best Tri Shoe a Road Shoe?

If you’re an Ironman racer, probably. Short courser, maybe not.

by Slowman, May 14, 2018

News

Gwen 4th in USATF Half Mary Champs

"Not super stoked about 4th Place," but she gave as good as she got in her first ever half marathon.

News

World Bests Reinstated at IM Texas

Ironman reversed its decision, saying that "athletes who completed the three-discipline course... will be recognized as eligible for world bests."

News

There is one way to become an Ironman

You must swim 2.4mi, ride 112mi, and run 26.2mi, in the allotted time, on a course and in a race that guarantees a clean ride.

News

Honest Racing in Bermuda

Flora Duffy would've won anyway. But the men's race, held on this truly honest bike course, was a horse of a different color.

Industry

Are Pedals the Place For Power Meters? Maybe

The pedal makes sense because it’s portable across bikes. But there’s more to consider.

News

Bermuda Chronicles: A Taylor-Made Course

This champion surf swimmer took to the bike like a pro, and is getting better on the run. America's Taylor Spivey could impress in Bermuda.

Industry

PowerTap Slashes Prices

August Power Meter maker PowerTap took a chain saw to its price list, cutting prices on all meters from 20 to 33 percent.

News

Bermuda Chronicles: Ben Kanute

Next week's ITU race is Bermuda features bike course favoring those with specific talents. Like Ben Kanute.

Running

HOKA One One Elevon

HOKA's sweet spot, for road runners and triathletes, lies between the Clifton and the original Bondi B. Does the Elevon continue that tradition?

Cycling

Profile Design: A Coherent Strategy for Aerobars

We do now finally have a coherent strategy for the use of the aerobar. Profile Design’s new product line is a template for this.

Industry

Texas 70.3 Photos: Anything To See Here?

It's nice to look at race photos! Is there anything we can learn from them?

News

Wildflower is Back, Baby!

And, not just as in, “It’s going to happen,” but as in, could it hit historical numbers? It’s Wildflower Time!