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Articles by Jordan Rapp

Carrying The Fallen

This is the story of one man doing his part to honor a fellow athlete. It is a story I heard almost entirely by coincidence. And once I heard it, I felt compelled to share it with the readers of slowtwitch.

On The Shoulders Of Giants

Everyone has their own motivation for suffering through an Ironman. I sometimes think mine is that I love giving speeches afterwards. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to do so again in NYC.

Fast Times at Minneapolis Tri

Finishing times and splits tell part of the story of how a race unfolds, but there’s nothing quite like seeing it happen before your eyes. Life Time Fitness gives us a front row seat.

Failing and Flying

After posting my speech following Ironman Canada 2011 here, I was stunned by the reception it received. While I can’t promise to fill my own shoes, I hope this resonates with at least some of you.