This week we came across a nose-less pad from 2XU, snowshoes from Louis Garneau, the Morvélo city cross event, the Specialized Source 2 LTD bike, the Moniker cycle horns and a meh shirt from snorg.
by Herbert Krabel, January 25, 20132012 Wildflower Champion Heather Jackson is currently training in Bend, Oregon and we had a few words with her to see what she is up to.
After a very solid four year run the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team announced today that this sponsorship effort has come to an end. What will become of the current athletes on the team is not clear at this time.
Ironman announced today that Newton Running of Boulder, CO is the new official footwear and run course sponsor of Ironman, replacing K-Swiss who held that position for the last 3 years.
A triathlon does not need to be something you register for, pay for and get finisher gear. Just like a run or a bike ride, a triathlon can be self-generated as was this Mauna Kea Triathlon.
The very first athlete we approached about a random age grouper interview was Ellen Hart. We had no idea then that she was a Kona podium regular or that it would take more than a year to finally have this chat.
Aussie Pro Kate Bevilaqua started 2013 with a win at the inaugural Albany Half Ironman and is taking on Challenge Wanaka this weekend. She talked to slowtwitch about racing, training and various animals.
Montana made Pro Linsey Corbin snagged two Ironman titles and a 70.3 win in 2012 and is currently getting ready for 2013 in Tucson, AZ.
Few triathlon events are developed to take advantage of natural topology; they seem to tend more so to fit standard distances and attract larger fields, but there are indeed exceptions.
Double arm amputee Hector Picard is competing in triathlons and is a true inspiration to folks who encounter him. He has been dealing with this amputation for 20 years now and encourages folks to live life to the fullest.
You have been the topic of endless discussions and merely mentioning your name has turned friends against each other, and this editor actually just wished that you would stay away from cycling and triathlon.
We had the opportunity to chat with Mary Beth Ellis at the TBB training camp in Cozumel, Mexico. Ellis had a fantastic 2012 season with seven wins and is now looking forward to 2013.
Jonathan Page and Katie Compton won the 2013 US Cyclocross National Championships and here are a few images from Sunday’s action by Gary Geiger.