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Who is a Slowtwitcher?

 Here are selected results of a year's worth of Slowtwitch polling of our readers, on lifestyle, equipment preferences, race distance preferences, athletic strengths and weaknesses, and more.
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It’s not so easy – part 4

 This is the final part of the "Its not so easy" chapter from the "17 Hours to Glory" book. We had selected this specific chapter as a lead up to the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
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It’s not so easy – part 3

 Enjoy part 3 of Paula Newby-Fraser's story in the "17 Hours to Glory" book. Here we find out why the chapter is called "It's not so easy" and get further proof that she was one of the most amazing Ironman athletes.
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It’s not so easy – part 2

 In part 2 of Paula Newby-Fraser's amazing Ironman career "It's not so easy" chapter of Timothy Carlson's story in the "17 Hours to Glory" book we learn about her relationship with Erin Baker and much more.
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The Bib

 Americans aren't confused with connoisseurs. Not that we're neanderthals, just we exit the womb at full speed; we slow down long enough to enjoy, but not to savor. Time to up our game. Time to appreciate the bib.
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Climbers’ boxed set

 Two books represent the Slowtwitch "boxed set" for ascenders. It's doubtful either of these books' publishers or authors (one is dead) know of the other's book. But to this site's publisher each book is the others' companion.
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What to do – TRIFEST

 This coming weekend Tucson, Arizona will be the place to be as the 2nd annual TRIFEST will be happening then. A triathlon expo, group rides and runs, a raffle, clinics and several pros highlight the 3 day extravaganza.
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Twitchers feeling the pinch

 In identical polls taken last week, and five months ago when the bottom fell out of the economy in vivid fashion, Slowtwitchers recorded the effect on their personal finances.
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A Christmas Triathlon Poem

 It is the time of the year when some folks turn into poets and Timothy Carlson is giving us all the gift of his Christmas triathlon poem.
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The slowtwitch list: Inferno Triathlon

 Our new series "the slowtwitch list" will introduce you to unique multi sport events from around the world. We start this series with a closer look at the Inferno Triathlon in Switzerland.