Frederik Van Lierde used a monster bike split in tough conditions to win the 2011 Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa. Jodie Swallow, the current World Champion at that distance, started her 2011 season with another title.
by Herbert Krabel, January 23, 2011
With his win at the 2011 Challenge Wanaka event Jamie Whyte stepped into the triathlon limelight but that is most likely not the last title we’ll see from this avid off-season angler. The friendly Kiwi had a few words with slowtwitch.
Josh Amberger is one of several outstanding Australian ITU triathletes on the rise and is well known for a fast swim and very aggressive cycling. He spent time with slowtwitch to talk about racing, training, family and the terrible Queensland flood.
We recently came across the Bulumu Granola, the Hawk Racing pulleys, the Endure One Moment Longer towel, the Tri Commitment auction for Janelle Morrison and the Cyglo night bright tires.
Barrett Brandon is a professional triathlete traveling the world chasing ITU points to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. This former collegiate national champion has raced in 25 different countries to date but had time to talk with Sal Farruggia of slowtwitch.
Siri Lindley is a 2-time ITU World Champion who was very dominant in 2001/2002. Now working as a coach, Siri stepped in the limelight again when Mirinda Carfrae won the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships.
Kiwi Jamie Whyte was first out of the water at the 2011 Challenge Wanaka and held on for his first win at this distance. Belinda Granger took charge of the women’s race and earned her second Challenge Wanaka title.
Manny Huerta is currently hunting for an Olympic triathlon spot but is also racing some non drafting races. Our new editor-at-large Sal Farruggia spent time with the Cuban born Pro and shares some of his thoughts.
Quite a few changes are in the works for Team TBB in 2011 and coach Brett Sutton spent time with slowtwitch to discuss the new initiative, his coaching ideas and various other topics in triathlon.
Coach Paulo Sousa is only days away from the first training camp with his new Elite Triathlete Squad in Las Cruces, NM. The outspoken Portuguese is stepping up to coaching full-time and shared some thoughts with slowtwitch.
We recently came across the Biestmilch chewy tablets, the new fi’zi:k Arione Tri 2 Carbon Braided option, the Trix Phoenix hoodie, a great New Year’s greeting from Fred Belaubre, a Terenzo Bozzone commercial and the Yurbuds earphones.
2010 Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae 2011 has a new partnership with Felt bicycles through the year 2014 and she had a few words with slowtwitch about the changes.
This last issue of 2010 features Manzella gloves, Labello lip balm, Macca Wheaties, the wedding of Richie Cunningham and Melissa Sherman, the wedding of Brian Fleischmann and Andrea Owen and the Beloved Cycles t-shirt.