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Articles by Dan Empfield

IM Texas course revealed

It’s not quite 112mi, and it’s a turny mother, but if Mike Reilly calls you an Ironman as you stride to the finish, by cracky, you’re an Ironman.

Finding your Felt

Felt sits second among tri bike brands when Slowtwitchers are asked what they intend to buy next. How do you decide, precisely, what size and config for your IA?

Ironman Texas is on!

The 2016 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas is on. It was Harris County to the rescue, which will host most of the 1-lap, 112-mile route for this North American Championship.

Decision time for IMTX

It’s down to the wire for Ironman Texas. The old bike course was nixed, new courses are being considered. An imminent decision is expected.

Flying Shark Video

California triathletes, divers and surfers know that they share the ocean. Two Sunset (Huntington) Beach surfers found that out unwittingly while shooting GoPro video.

Tri Saddle Roundup

Last week it was ISM and fi’zi:k, this week it’s the rest: Cobb, Dash, Prologo, Bontrager, Specialized, Fabric, PRO. Who rides these saddles, how, and why?

Major Learning Experience

Sometimes it takes a lot of endurance to produce a super sprint race. The Major League Triathlon’s first event was a struggle to produce, but it did transact.

Mungo Park

Extreme tales of true adventure, surviving unfathomable hardship, written with keen insight, by those up to the challenge, begin with Mungo Park.

Swim Speed Secrets

Sheila Taormina writes, “Nine-five percent of the swimmers and triathletes I know are showing up to practice and working on diminishing returns.” In her book is her remedy.