Articles by Slowman

News

More Iceland Pics

Challenge Iceland is a destination race, or if not it should be. Here are some more pics from this special, scenic race.

by Slowman, July 31, 2017

News

Anatomy of a Record Attempt

Slowtwitcher Kevin Metcalfe attempted to set a new age group world hour record last week. How did he go about it? Did he succeed?

News

USAT Responds to Life Time

In a letter to "key stakeholders" USA Triathlon's president, Barry Siff, chided Life Time for its decision not to sanction.

News

More on the Life Time Changes

USAT is entirely out. One-days for 2018 registrants will be refunded. Qualifying for the 2018 NYC Champs began last week.

Training

Road Rash: The Definitive Guide

We asked a doctor who treats wounds for a living, and who gets wounds as a hobby (if he's anything like the rest of us).

News

Changes at Life Time: Is USAT Out?

Life Time Fitness was caught in the crossfire of declining participation and escalating fees. What got jettisoned? USA Triathlon's rules, at least.

Industry

Triathlon Bikes in the Age of Peak Aero

The much anticipated results of the comparative wind tunnel comparing several of the industry’s best new triathlon bicycles are here.

Cycling

Zipp’s new Vuka Clip

"Comfort, yes, comfort My people!' says your God." So writes the prophet Isaiah. I concur.

News

Tire Deflator Apologizes

Kristen Johnson writes there "is no excuse" though also cites her inability to "make good decisions" on illness or medical issues.

Industry

Earplugs for Swimming?

In 36 years of adult-onset pool training, I was never a user of earplugs, either in the open water or in the pool. Until this year.

Cycling

PD J5/F40tt: Bicycle Companies, are you listening?

Profile Design has just come out with new, and industry leading, front-end products for tri. This is important!

News

Flora Duffy Dominates in Leeds

The world’s most skilled triathlete across all formats showed she is also clearly the best, at least among those currently racing.

News

While training for half-distance Ali wins at Olympic

Alistair Brownlee rebounded from a meltdown in a half-distance to win the Columbia Threadneedle World Leeds Triathlon. Jonny 2nd, Alarza 3rd.