Articles by Dan Empfield

I don’t wear glasses when I ride. Ever. That established, an Assos Zhego sports glass arrived a few days before my scheduled departure for a week of mountain biking in Morocco. I took it along.

This shoe has a 9mm ramp, and here is the strange thing. This is only 1mm of extra material in comparison to the Iso Transition, but it feels like there is about 4mm of extra material. This shoe is just that comfortable.

This shoe is similar to the Brooks Flow: Natural running shoes with more cushioning. The difference? This shoe is made for the runner who needs a little more stability.

It’s an off-road version and feels more like the Cadence, without the softer lateral side. What really makes this a trail shoe is its outsole design and an upper that is more durable.

This is the Pure Project model that comes closest to a minimalist shoe, but the sole is still too cushioned to fit squarely into the minimalist category. It’s natural running with a bit more cushion.

The Flow has more midsole thickness than the Brooks Connect. Look at this if you like the idea of a lower ramp and a minimal shoe, but aren’t quite ready for take the ultimate “natural” plunge.

He’s America’s other junior who runs like the wind, with a hard-to-spell last name. Tony Smoragiewicz talks to Slowtwitch about choosing between single- and triple-sport, about his post-HS plans, and his views on talent ID and development.

The most popular article in the Washington Post this week is an account of triathlon’s deaths in the water. But this is not an aberrant year. It’s much like 2008. We interview David Brown, the Post article’s author.

Chris McCormack swims, bikes, runs… and writes for a living. In his first ST interview since becoming an ink slinger, it’s a reflective Macca on writing, on his home country, his reputation for outspokenness, and, on training.

Lukas Verzbicas’ wheels are touching down in Colorado Springs. He reunites with hometown coaches (including his step-father), and team members heavily populated by his home tri club. Cause for concern?

He’s only been on the job four months, but Andrew Messick is stamping his imprimatur on triathlon’s marquis brand. Here he chats with us about Kona, Las Vegas, the pros, Tampa, and the new way the lottery works.

Who’s the best selling author among all triathletes ever to grace Kona’s pro podium? If we’re right, it’s probably not who you think. It’s the fellow who wrote the book reviewed herein.