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Articles by Herbert Krabel

John Newsom on slowtwitch

A few weeks back we chatted with Kiwi Bevan James Eyles of IMtalk, and now we had a few words with coach John Newsom. IMtalk co-host Newsom is actually quite a good athlete with a sub-9 Challenge Roth finish in his resume.

Apology not accepted

Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the “head” of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but sports writer Sal Ruibal does not accept the apology.

Alexander, Steffen take Singapore

Craig Alexander won the 2010 Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore and thus successfully defended his title at that hot and humid event. Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen grabbed the women’s title while defending champion Jodie Swallow had to be content with the runner-up spot.

Americans on top in Miami

Matt Chrabot won the 2010 Miami International Triathlon in a time of 1:46:29 and beat a pretty stellar field that included Chris Lieto, Matty Reed and Bevan Docherty. The women’s title was captured by Sarah Haskins.

Llanos and Dibens in Abu Dhabi

Eneko Llanos won the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in a time of 6:34:37 and along the way defeated a stellar field. Julie Dibens grabbed the women’s title despite having to deal with a flat tire.

Meet that Bobby Behan dude

Many Pros really wanted to meet Bobby Behan the last few months when word got out that he was in charge of the new Specialized Triathlon team. Here is your chance to meet him.

Brown and Lawn break records in Taupo

Cameron Brown won the 2010 Bonita Ironman New Zealand in 8:21:52 and that gave him a record ninth title in NZ, a feat previously not done by any other athlete before. Joanna Lawn captured her 7th title in a course record time of 9:14:35.

What We Have Noticed: Cherubim, Vanilla Bicycles …

At the recent Handmade Bicycle Show we noticed a unique bike from Cherubim, a hat from Vanilla Bicycles and an Effetto Mariposa repair kit. Beyond that we stumbled upon the Triggerpoint Foot and Leg kit, the Multisport World Conference and Expo and a gadget to get you squared up.