Articles by Slowman

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Macca speaks volumes

Chris McCormack swims, bikes, runs... and writes for a living. In his first ST interview since becoming an ink slinger, it's a reflective Macca on writing, on his home country, his reputation for outspokenness, and, on training.

by Slowman, November 16, 2011

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Elite Triathlon Academy: Under the Hood

Lukas Verzbicas' wheels are touching down in Colorado Springs. He reunites with hometown coaches (including his step-father), and team members heavily populated by his home tri club. Cause for concern?

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Messick on Kona, Vegas, Lottery

He's only been on the job four months, but Andrew Messick is stamping his imprimatur on triathlon's marquis brand. Here he chats with us about Kona, Las Vegas, the pros, Tampa, and the new way the lottery works.

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More Primal Blueprint

Who's the best selling author among all triathletes ever to grace Kona's pro podium? If we're right, it's probably not who you think. It's the fellow who wrote the book reviewed herein.

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Armstrong on XTERRA

Approaching XTERRA Worlds in Maui, Lance Armstrong reflects on the motivation behind his return to tri, the mechanics of his triathlon ability, and the part he's playing in bicycle safety and advocacy.

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Iron War

Matt Fitzgerald writes the first Krakauer-style book ever in triathlon. It's two protagonists, Dave Scott and Mark Allen, have filed suit against its publisher. I've read the book, and here's my impression.

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SB910 is in the finish chute

Cyclists, CEOs, and professional bike racers, not only in California but across the country, are watching as Governor Jerry Brown readies pen for a signature. A former CHP officer, still a bike racer, but now a quadriplegic, watches as well.

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Crowie, Orbea officially part ways

Craig Alexander's partnership with Orbea was one of the strong athlete-company relationships in triathlon. But it's officially over now, with each side acknowledging the end of an era.

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Europeans take U.S. Open

A pair of Europeans, Spain's Javier Gomez and Sweden's Lisa Norden, took the crowns at the U.S. Open Tri in Dallas. Potts held on barely for Toyota Cup Series win, while Haskins won it comfortably.

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CycleOps Power Kona Contest

The CycleOps Kona Challenge is the best of the season's pick-the-winners contests. It's got an intriguing contest format and rule set, and what's up for grabs for the winner and runner-up isn't chicken feed.

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Sniffing jocks inhibits good spelling

If you create a Venn diagram, the circles of which circumscribe ESPN's columnists, and the list of Rhodes scholars, any intersection is highly unlikely, as has again been demonstrated.

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Dye loves L.A.

Cameron Dye broke Greg Bennett's hegemony over this race by taking the Kaiser Permanente L.A. Tri in convincing style. Lisa Norden did not give up her stranglehold, three-peating in course record time.

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Landmark Bike Legislation on CA Gov’s Desk

SB 910, mandating motorists grant cyclists a 3-foot minimum distance, has been passed by California's state assembly and senate. The bill now sits on Governor Jerry Brown's desk.