Articles by Slowman

News

Triathlon’s First Butterfield

When Tyler Butterfield placed 7th at the Ironman in 2013, he only tied for the highest ever finish in Kona. Here's a Butterfield you don't know.

by Slowman, December 14, 2017

Training

Group Swim Etiquette

Masters teams are where you get faster. Here is a guide to Masters culture and behavior for the triathlete.

Training

The Cost of Sport

The second installment of my Most Important Elements series. I don’t think I realized how broke I was. I had a lot of fun.

Training

How Important is Your Choice of Training Philosophy?

Last week 1,400 of you chose among 8 elements which determined ultimate athletic success. Here are your choices, and by contrast mine.

Training

Guppy Challenge: Week 1

It's week-1 of the Guppy Challenge. Goal? Exit the swim with a faster class of athletes.

News

Marshal Your Indignation

Let's disagree on much. But those who traverse the land under human powered locomotion should be of one mind on our public lands.

Training

Guppy Challenge for 2017/8

Our most popular swim-faster regimen begins on December 11, and will last 10 weeks. Lots of swimmers fix what ails them here!

Running

100/100 Challenge for the 2017/18 Season

The Hawaiian Ironman and Challenge Roth are the 2nd and 3rd most anticipated events of the year. On Dec 15 it's the 100/100 Challenge!

Training

Orthodoxy

What you demand is orthodoxy, whether you realize it or not. Except from your coach and fitter. Time to demand it here, too.

Cycling

Two New Bars: TriRig Alpha One and Culprit Covert Op

Here are two aerobars on opposite ends of the cost spectrum but sharing similar design imperatives

News

Gwen Talks About Marathon

Gwen Jorgensen talks with Slowtwitch about her change from triathlon to the marathon.

News

Arizona State Repeats as NCAA Women’s Natl Champs

Hannah Henry helps ASU win the 2nd triathlon, and 26th overall, team sport NCAA championship in its history.

News

Are Gravel and Tri Kissin’ Cousins?

Is a gravel bike a tri bike? Not yet. Is it a multisport bike? You bet. Will it be a tri bike? It will if I have anything to say about it!