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On the podium despite the duct tape

American Pro Jesse Thomas finished second at IRONMAN 70.3 Peru despite having to be duct taped into his race suit in T1. We had chat with him about this incident and much more.

by Herbert Krabel, April 30, 2017

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The Nine Hour Per Week Ironman Training Experiment

Inspired by former age group world champion Sami Inkinen's 12-hour per week Ironman training plan, one Slowtwitcher staffer experimented with less.

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Having Fun with The Wurteles

After reshuffling his early season plans, Eric Lagerstrom sells his beloved van, buys a motorhome and pitstops in St. George, Utah to visit Team Wurtele.

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Up close with George Bjälkemo

Swede George Bjälkemo is a busy man. He is a relatively new father and races triathlon and Swimrun events at a Pro level and there is no sign of slowing down.

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The triathlete who conquered Barkley

A week ago triathlete and ultrarunner John Kelly became the 15th person since 1986 to conquer the infamous Barkley Marathons - a ultra difficult 100 mile trail race in the Frozen Head State Park in TN. This humble Every Man Jack athlete talked to us about that experience and more.

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Matt Russell and his Quest for a Sub-8 at Ironman Texas

Matt Russell has raced in every edition of Ironman Texas and this year he thinks it will require a sub-8 hour performance to win the Ironman North American Championship event taking place in The Woodlands on April 22nd.

Swimming

Flip Turns

The right of passage for every triathlete swimmer, only slightly less feared than being suspended by bone daggers embedded into one's pectorals.

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Oh Hvar how beautiful you are

The inaugural ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Hvar took place in Croatia yesterday and a Swedish team captured the overall title and the golden bibs in a stunning and challenging setting.

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The Intrepid Andy Blow

Former British elite athlete Andy Blow is now best known as the man keeping athletes hydrated and cramp free with Precision Hydration.

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Breca Wanaka Swimrun impressions

This past weekend athletes from the Southern Hemisphere experienced the inaugural Breca Wanaka Swimrun in New Zealand and here are first impressions from the event.

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The Swim Leg Reconsidered

Why I am choosing to hitch my wagon to the swim in my hack-an-Ironman training approach.

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Frederik Van Lierde attacked and robbed in South Africa

The 2013 IRONMAN World Champion Frederik Van Lierde was attacked by a group of teenagers in South Africa, knocked unconscious and then robbed of his phone.

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New electronic Middle East flight rules announced

The USA and the UK announced that laptops, tablets, e-readers and all other electronic gadgets with the exception of cell phones can no longer be carried on board of flights originating from certain airports in the Middle East, and that includes Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport.