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Rob Verhelst aka Fireman Rob

 Firefighter Rob Verhelst ran the marathon of the 2011 Ironman Wisconsin in full gear and has since repeated that awareness effort in 9 other full distance events and a few Halfs. But Fireman Rob is not yet done.
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Getting to know Rob English

 Rob English grew up in England but resides in Eugene, Oregon where he crafts beautiful steel bikes and races them with grit and passion. He recently won Best of Show at the 2013 Handmade Bicycle Show and we had a few words with him.
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2015 ITU Worlds site up for bids

 The International Triathlon Union has opened bidding to all National Federations and cities interested in the rights to host the final race of the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Championships.
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PTSD recovery through triathlon

 A horrific shipboard accident led a member of the Canadian Navy into a downward spiral of PTSD and addiction. Stephen Moreau credits triathlon and the Slowtwitch community with a role in bringing him back to health.
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Good times with Sofie Goos

 Belgian Uplace Pro Sofie Goos is currently preparing for Ironman Los Cabos and we had a video chat with her while she was briefly at home in Belgium.
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Chasing the Big Pro Prize Purse

 The prize money offered to professional triathletes is relatively sad, but there are a few positive exceptions ranging from the Abu Dhabi Triathlon to the newer MetaMan Bintan race.
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The Pro triathlete Bart Aernouts

 Belgian Uplace Team Pro Bart Aernouts had a solid 2012 season and started his 2013 account with a win at 70.3 South Africa. He is currently getting ready for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon and we had a few words with him.
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Andreev, Erbenova win ITU Winter Worlds

 Pavel Andreev of Russia edged Daniel Antonioli of Italy by 1 second and Helena Erbenova of Czechoslovakia smashed the women’s field at the ITU Winter Triathlon World Championship Saturday in Cogne, Italy
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2013 Handmade Bicycle Show

 The 2013 North American Handmade Bicycle Show took place in Denver, Co and our man Timothy Carlson was on the ground to capture some impressions of this annual passionate event.
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Kerr, Stimpson rule Devonport

 Peter Kerr snagged the 2013 Devonport OTU Sprint Oceania Championships with a great sprint finish over Ryan Bailie and Jamie Huggett. Jodie Stimpson held off a hard charging Gwen Jorgensen to take the women's title.
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Osmo Nutrition Test

 We detail a controlled nutrition test done for Osmo Nutrition. This new company has some big science behind it, and put their products to the test against anything on the market.
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On Skype with Matty White

 Aussie Pro Matty White is currently preparing for the upcoming Urban Hotels Group Ironman Melbourne but this fast athlete is juggling more than racing, training and eating.