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Articles by Herbert Krabel

We Noticed: Ryders, Specialized…

We noticed antiFOG shades from Ryders Eyewear, Specialized going Dutch, American Farm to Feet socks, the Koster SwimRun in Sweden, ALB-GOLD cyclist pasta and more.

David McNamee on the long road

David McNamee has been competing in ITU events until last year, but this year he stepped up to go long at Challenge Dubai and even longer at Ironman South Africa.

70.3 Oceanside shoe count

At the 2015 accenture Ironman 70.3 California at Oceanside, David Jewell of ShoeRanger.com did an extensive running shoe count and shared it with slowtwitch.

From France to Saudi Arabia

Christophe Sargis is a fast French age grouper who resides in Saudi Arabia and has settled there. He shared some thoughts what it is like living and racing there.

A few words with Beth Gerdes

Last summer Beth Gerdes gave birth to baby Wynne and has since had some very solid results including a 5th place at the Ironman Asia Pacific Champs in Melbourne.

The man who loves challenges

Jan Kriska is a North Carolina resident who has finished Norseman, ÖTILLÖ, Arrowhead 135, Mountain Masochist 50, Tor de Geants and many others, and we chatted with him.

Van Lierde, Swallow rule IM SA

Frederik Van Lierde captured the 2015 Standard Bank Ironman African Championships title and Jodie Swallow grabbed a hard earned win in the women’s race.

Focus on Ironman South Africa

Another big long distance event this weekend is the Standard Bank Ironman South Africa and Frederik Van Lierde and Jodie Swallow are favorites.