The 2004 Paris-Roubaix champion Magnus Backstedt has triathlon or more specifically Ironman Hawaii on his mind and we checked in with him to see where he is in terms of preparation and plans.
by Herbert Krabel, January 30, 2013
Christine Vardaros has been living in Belgium the last 5 years now and while this NY raised cyclocross Pro has settled in nicely now, it hasn’t always been easy. She is not in Louisville for Cross Worlds, but she won’t be sad at home either.
Dylan McNeice, a 27-year-old New Zealander who struggled for success at the Olympic distance, found long course his strength with a win over the legendary Macca and fellow Kiwi Jamie Whyte at Challenge Wanaka.
The very first athlete we approached about a random age grouper interview was Ellen Hart. We had no idea then that she was a Kona podium regular or that it would take more than a year to finally have this chat.
Aussie Pro Kate Bevilaqua started 2013 with a win at the inaugural Albany Half Ironman and is taking on Challenge Wanaka this weekend. She talked to slowtwitch about racing, training and various animals.
Montana made Pro Linsey Corbin snagged two Ironman titles and a 70.3 win in 2012 and is currently getting ready for 2013 in Tucson, AZ.
Double arm amputee Hector Picard is competing in triathlons and is a true inspiration to folks who encounter him. He has been dealing with this amputation for 20 years now and encourages folks to live life to the fullest.
West Point grad, pro triathlete and coach Tony DeBoom found a new niche with wife Elize as they created the Endurance Conspiracy tee shirt and casual clothing line dedicated to sport’s free spirits.
We had the opportunity to chat with Mary Beth Ellis at the TBB training camp in Cozumel, Mexico. Ellis had a fantastic 2012 season with seven wins and is now looking forward to 2013.
American cyclocross Pro Meredith Miller of the California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized team talks prior to the National Championships in Madison, WI about racing and training.
Multiple Ironman champion Jordan Rapp who is also known as Rappstar, talked about racing, training, family, home projects and a great tool in a video chat.
Red Bull athlete Courtney Atkinson has represented Australia in the Olympic Triathlon in 2008 and 2012 but we will see him in a bigger variety of events moving forward.
Heather and Trevor Wurtele are currently back home in Canada where they have added snow shoveling to their swim, bike and run workouts and we had a few words with them.
