Slowtwitch News

A (Not So) Secret Swim Weapon

Triathletes are usually up on the latest single-sport training aids and techniques. But they don't know about this.

by Slowman, September 5, 2016

News

Gwen Speaks to Slowtwitchers

I asked this Olympic gold medalist if she could speak to Slowtwitchers. She responded in minutes, and the interview took place 2 days later. That's Gwen.

News

Karen McKeachie Has Passed Away

One of triathlon’s most celebrated age-group stars died after struck by a car while cycling.

Industry

HIA Velo: The Future?

Systems and channels, not products, are what have animated me lately. Will HIA Velo be a success? It’s not what it is, but what it could be.

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Earn This!

Gwen is our touchstone, but we must crowdsource the outreach of triathlon on Gwen’s behalf. Gwen’s victory is ours to use or to lose.

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Jamie Turner on Gwen’s “Investments”

We had a conversation with Gwen Jorgensen's coach, Jamie Turner, a couple of hours after Gwen's gold medal performance in Rio.

Industry

TriRig Enters Rear Hydration

TriRig offers the Beta and the Kappa, together a rear-hydration system for tri bikes, or the Kappa as a stand-alone cage for bottles wherever you mount them.

Triathlon

Quintana Roo’s New PR3

QR smells blood in the water, and the PRthree is priced to buy business. This is not just a bike, it's a window into this company's approach to an industry facing headwinds.

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ITU Revokes Miller’s Weihai Win

Canadian Julie Miller suspended for 2 years, fine and costs levied. UK athlete Victoria Hill was 2nd at Weihai, presumably ascends to the win.

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Boston Triathlon

I've seen the Carl Icahns of race production. Who are the Warren Buffetts? Here's an example of Smart Triathlon: professionalism and patience.

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All Doping is Local

I am less confident today that sports federations take anti-doping seriously than I was a week ago. This is now each sporting federation's gap to close.