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The Slowtwitch PodcastFrom Runner to Triathlete: The Inspiring Journey of Morgan PearsonIn the world of triathlon, few stories are as compelling as that of Morgan Pearson. A two-time Olympic medalist and a seven-time All-American runner, Morgan’s journey to becoming a triathlete is filled with determination, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. In this blog post, we will explore the highlights of Morgan’s career, his transition from running to triathlon, and the lessons he has learned along the way.
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2026-02-011h 14
The Slowtwitch PodcastBuilding a Bike Empire: The Wheelworks StoryIn this episode of the Slowtwitch podcast, hosts Kevin Mackinnon and Ben Snyder McGrath chat with Ash Coppinger and Rob Cummins, owners of Wheelworks, a prominent bike shop in Dublin. The conversation covers their experiences at the Marbella 70.3, their journey into triathlon, the evolution and growth of their business, and their insights on increasing participation in triathlon, especially among women. They also discuss their upcoming race plans and the importance of marketing through personal participation in the sport.
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00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds
02:54 Experiences at the 70.3 Worlds in Marbella
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2026-01-231h 00
The Slowtwitch PodcastThe Unlikely Pro: Matthew Marquardt's JourneyIn this episode of the Slowtwitch podcast, professional triathlete and medical student Matthew Marquardt shares his unique journey from swimming to triathlon, balancing rigorous medical training with the demands of being a pro athlete. He discusses his training regimen, nutrition strategies, and the challenges he faces, including cramping issues during races. Matthew also highlights his commitment to charity work, particularly in cancer research, and reflects on the evolving dynamics of triathlon, including the impact of drafting rules on race strategy. With a focus on continuous improvement and a passion for both medicine and athletics, Matthew offers insights into maintaining...
2026-01-151h 10
The Slowtwitch PodcastOur 2025 Recap of the Top Moments. Going into 2026Summary
In this episode of the SlowTwitch podcast, hosts Kevin Mackinnon, Eric Wynn, and Ben Snyder McGrath reflect on the past year in triathlon, discussing the financial landscape of the sport, the impact of the PTO on prize money, and their picks for the Triathletes of the Year. They explore the differences between short course and long course athletes, the growth of endurance sports, and the importance of fostering a welcoming community for newcomers. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on the future of the sport and resolutions for the upcoming year.
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2026-01-091h 09
The Slowtwitch PodcastHow Much Is “Legal Drafting” Worth? Inside IRONMAN’s 12,16, and 20m StudyAlright—today’s episode is about the rule everyone argues about, even when the racing is clean: drafting. Due to the community’s consist outrage IRONMAN has started real-world testing to compare the legal benefit of riding at 12 meters versus, 16 and 20 meters, and they’re doing it with actual pros, at actual race speeds, on the road. The goal is simple to say and hard to do: measure what kind of power savings and CdA (the coefficient of drag (Cd)multiplied by the frontal area (A), representing total aerodynamic drag exist across different gaps, and figure out what that means fo...
2025-12-261h 12
The Slowtwitch PodcastT100 Wrap up, Qatar ("Kuh-TAR"), and WTC/T100 PartnershipKevin and Eric continue to figure out (argue) about the proper way to pronounce Qatar. Ben brings some receipts for his thoughts on the T100 Wrap up and we go down the rabbit hole a bit.
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2025-12-1954 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastThe Sr. Vice President & Managing Director North America @IRONMAN Keats McGonigalKeats McGonigal is someone we interact with quite often at races. We finally got the chance to get our schedules aligned for a sit down.
We talk about the operational challenges of putting on IRONMAN events all over North America, and how Keats makes the call for which events he personally goes too.
In this episode we dive into some of things that go on behind the scenes to make these events happen.
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2025-12-111h 16
The Slowtwitch PodcastAfter almost a decade of being passed around. FELT Bicycles has found a better HOME.After years at the helm under the Pierre Mobility Group. Florian Burguet and Cesar Rojo have purchased 100% of the FELT business.
We talk about the their history together and where they are taking the brand as it enters its 35th Anniversary.
2025-12-0558 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastThanksgiving, product reviews and hookless tests.In this week’s episode we talk about the difference between American and Canadian Thanksgivings. Ben covers some recent watch and headphone reviews. Kevin talks about we noticed and some races that are coming up. Eric talks about hookless and why Slowtwitch talks about it so much. And can we bring back the rear Disc in KONA?
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2025-11-281h 20
The Slowtwitch PodcastMen's 70.3 Worlds Recap, The T100 Men's debacle, Ironman's course correction on KONA and Ironman AZ.We cover a lot of ground this podcast brought to you by Wahoo KICKR RUN. From The Men’s race at Worlds 70.3 to Ironman’s course corrections on KONA qualifying standards. Ben talks about being at Ironman AZ and Kevin and I argue about who is responsible for the T100 Men’s race issues.
2025-11-201h 23
The Slowtwitch Podcast2025 70.3 Worlds the ladies fly. What will happen tomorrow?We follow up on our women’s preview with our women’s follow up and get into what we think will be the men’s day..
2025-11-0846 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastIronman 2025 70.3 Worlds Women's PreviewWe sit down before the women’s race and talk about the “Vibe” and what we think is going to happen.
2025-11-0858 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastSam Long Mini Series on The Slowtwitch Podcast: Business and Relationships in TriathlonLast week we shared the start of a conversation between IRONMAN and 70.3 champion Sam Long and Mark Goddard on The Slowtwitch Podcast. That was the first of four parts, and today, we have the second. At this point in their talk, Goddard asked Long about the business of triathlon, how he goes about forming brand partnerships, and his relationship with his competitors.
2025-07-0708 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastSam Long on The Slowtwitch Podcast: Personal Life and IdentityRONMAN and 70.3 champion Sam Long, the top-ranked American in the PTO standings, recently joined Mark Goddard on The Slowtwitch Podcast to talk all things triathlon and beyond. In this clip, the first part of their chat, Goddard asked Long a couple of questions from fans on Slowtwitch. The first and main question was a classic for people living in the limelight: where would you be if you weren’t a professional triathlete?
2025-06-2706 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastThe New Hydration Rules Take 2: The Slowtwitch Podcast with Jimmy RiccitelloThe basics of the new rules that World Triathlon would be augmenting seemed pretty simple when we learned about them earlier this year: for front hydration there was a maximum capacity of two litres, while for the rear there was a maximum of two, one-litre bottles that would be allowed. Here’s the specific wording that IRONMAN used to describe the new rules:
2025-05-271h 17The Slowtwitch PodcastThe Return to Kona ... It's Complicated. The Slowtwitch PodcastWe kicked things off with a discussion about Jewett’s recent full-distance debut, where she finished sixth and earned herself a spot for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona this October. After a disappointing swim, Jewett felt that the bike went reasonably well. Despite running the day’s second fastest pro women’s marathon split (2:57:02), Jewett felt that she was a bit conservative on the run and is looking forward to pushing the pace a bit earlier in her next full-distance race in Lake Placid in July. That said, the former running star was overall very pleased with the result...
2025-05-071h 20
The Slowtwitch PodcastRulebook Review with Jimmy RiccitelloThe North American race season is right around the corner. That means IRONMAN's rulebook for 2024 has officially been published. We bring in IRONMAN's Jimmy Riccitello to talk us through this year's changes -- and, crucially, what hasn't changed. From drafting to bike equipment to 3D printing your own parts and the all important zipper height, we go through it all.
2024-03-271h 12The Slowtwitch PodcastRulebook Review with Jimmy RiccitelloThe North American race season is right around the corner. That means IRONMAN's rulebook for 2024 has officially been published. We bring in IRONMAN's Jimmy Riccitello to talk us through this year's changes -- and, crucially, what hasn't changed. From drafting to bike equipment to 3D printing your own parts and the all important zipper height, we go through it all.
2024-03-271h 12
The Slowtwitch PodcastRulebook Review with Jimmy RiccitelloThe North American race season is right around the corner. That means IRONMAN’s rulebook for 2024 has officially been published. We bring in IRONMAN’s Jimmy Riccitello to talk us through this year’s changes – and, crucially, what hasn’t changed. From drafting to bike equipment to 3D printing your own parts and the all important zipper height, we go through it all.
2024-03-261h 12The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping MiamiWe're back! We shake off the cobwebs to talk about the kickoff to the 2024 triathlon season. We touch base on Abu Dhabi's cancellation, and then Eric's experience down in Miami. We talk World Triathlon, CLASH Endurance, PTO, and a whole lot more. But ultimately -- did we leave with more questions than answers as to how the PTO will pull off its goal of bringing triathlon to the masses via broadcast content? We also chat about our new slate of writers that have joined the team over the last few months.
2024-03-191h 04The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping MiamiWe're back! We shake off the cobwebs to talk about the kickoff to the 2024 triathlon season. We touch base on Abu Dhabi's cancellation, and then Eric's experience down in Miami. We talk World Triathlon, CLASH Endurance, PTO, and a whole lot more. But ultimately -- did we leave with more questions than answers as to how the PTO will pull off its goal of bringing triathlon to the masses via broadcast content? We also chat about our new slate of writers that have joined the team over the last few months.
2024-03-191h 04
The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping MiamiWe’re back! We shake off the cobwebs to talk about the kickoff to the 2024 triathlon season. We touch base on Abu Dhabi’s cancellation, and then Eric’s experience down in Miami. We talk World Triathlon, CLASH Endurance, PTO, and a whole lot more. But ultimately – did we leave with more questions than answers as to how the PTO will pull off its goal of bringing triathlon to the masses via broadcast content? We also chat about our new slate of writers that have joined the team over the last few months.
2024-03-181h 04The Slowtwitch PodcastKicking Off 2024 with Jason WestJason West had a hell of a 2023. We recap it, then talk through his plans for 2024.
2024-01-201h 23The Slowtwitch PodcastKicking Off 2024 with Jason WestJason West had a hell of a 2023. We recap it, then talk through his plans for 2024.
2024-01-201h 23
The Slowtwitch PodcastKicking Off 2024 with Jason WestJason West had a hell of a 2023. We recap it, then talk through his plans for 2024.
2024-01-191h 23The Slowtwitch PodcastChatting with Chelsea SodaroIn this episode: Eric and Ryan talk about the Noosa Triathlon. The event embodies just about everything we love about our sport and community.
We're then joined by 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Chelsea Sodaro. We talk about the conflict between being service-oriented and the selfishness that can be a part of long-course triathlon, Sodaro's openness about her mental health, and being an advocate to break down barriers to access our sport with her work with &Mother.
Enter Chelsea's sweepstakes for a replica of her Kona bike here: https://andmother.org/chelsea-sodaro-bike-sweepstakes
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2023-11-0753 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastChatting with Chelsea SodaroIn this episode: Eric and Ryan talk about the Noosa Triathlon. The event embodies just about everything we love about our sport and community.
We're then joined by 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Chelsea Sodaro. We talk about the conflict between being service-oriented and the selfishness that can be a part of long-course triathlon, Sodaro's openness about her mental health, and being an advocate to break down barriers to access our sport with her work with &Mother.
Enter Chelsea's sweepstakes for a replica of her Kona bike here: https://andmother.org/chelsea-sodaro-bike-sweepstakes
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2023-11-0753 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastChatting with Chelsea SodaroIn this episode: Eric and Ryan talk about the Noosa Triathlon. The event embodies just about everything we love about our sport and community.
We’re then joined by 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Chelsea Sodaro. We talk about the conflict between being service-oriented and the selfishness that can be a part of long-course triathlon, Sodaro’s openness about her mental health, and being an advocate to break down barriers to access our sport with her work with &Mother.
Enter Chelsea’s sweepstakes for a replica of her Kona bike here: https://andmother.org/chelsea-sodaro-bike-sweepstakes
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2023-11-0753 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping Kona Week (Featuring Brad Williams)We relive the week that was the women’s IRONMAN World Championships in Hawaii. We dive into how the week builds, the behind-the-scenes of things like the expo and the Kona Bike Count, and Eric’s experience trying to get coverage for us.
2023-10-201h 05The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping Kona Week (Featuring Brad Williams)We relive the week that was the women's IRONMAN World Championships in Hawaii. We dive into how the week builds, the behind-the-scenes of things like the expo and the Kona Bike Count, and Eric's experience trying to get coverage for us.
2023-10-201h 05The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping Kona Week (Featuring Brad Williams)We relive the week that was the women's IRONMAN World Championships in Hawaii. We dive into how the week builds, the behind-the-scenes of things like the expo and the Kona Bike Count, and Eric's experience trying to get coverage for us.
2023-10-201h 05
The Slowtwitch PodcastLet the Kona Hype Begin!It’s here! It’s finally here! Eric and Ryan dive right into Kona excitement and some initial thoughts. We also dive into the art of race directing in 2023, the logistical challenges we’re all facing, and our collective desire for something that resembles normalcy.
2023-10-061h 12The Slowtwitch PodcastLet the Kona Hype Begin!It's here! It's finally here! Eric and Ryan dive right into Kona excitement and some initial thoughts. We also dive into the art of race directing in 2023, the logistical challenges we're all facing, and our collective desire for something that resembles normalcy.
2023-10-061h 12The Slowtwitch PodcastLet the Kona Hype Begin!It's here! It's finally here! Eric and Ryan dive right into Kona excitement and some initial thoughts. We also dive into the art of race directing in 2023, the logistical challenges we're all facing, and our collective desire for something that resembles normalcy.
2023-10-061h 12
The Slowtwitch PodcastGoing Off-Road with Brad WeissTwo-time XTERRA World Champion Brad Weiss is this week’s guest. We talk at length about the IRONMAN World Championships in Nice and his penalty and subsequent recovery ride and run from it. We also talk about being able to pivot from one discipline to another as he preps for this weekend’s XTERRA World Championship event. And, for the gear heads, a bit of a deep dive on his mountain bike and choosing the right ride for a course. Dig in!
2023-09-2250 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastGoing Off-Road with Brad WeissTwo-time XTERRA World Champion Brad Weiss is this week's guest. We talk at length about the IRONMAN World Championships in Nice and his penalty and subsequent recovery ride and run from it. We also talk about being able to pivot from one discipline to another as he preps for this weekend's XTERRA World Championship event. And, for the gear heads, a bit of a deep dive on his mountain bike and choosing the right ride for a course. Dig in!
2023-09-2250 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastGoing Off-Road with Brad WeissTwo-time XTERRA World Champion Brad Weiss is this week's guest. We talk at length about the IRONMAN World Championships in Nice and his penalty and subsequent recovery ride and run from it. We also talk about being able to pivot from one discipline to another as he preps for this weekend's XTERRA World Championship event. And, for the gear heads, a bit of a deep dive on his mountain bike and choosing the right ride for a course. Dig in!
2023-09-2250 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastMen’s IM World Championship Wrap Up with Brad WilliamsThe first half of the IRONMAN World Championships have come and gone. We go in-depth with our man on the ground from Nice, and newest member of the Slowtwitch family, Brad Williams. Expo, venue, behind the scenes, Sam Laidlow’s win, broadcast – it’s all here in this week’s episode.
2023-09-1559 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastMen’s IM World Championship Wrap Up with Brad WilliamsThe first half of the IRONMAN World Championships have come and gone. We go in-depth with our man on the ground from Nice, and newest member of the Slowtwitch family, Brad Williams. Expo, venue, behind the scenes, Sam Laidlow's win, broadcast -- it's all here in this week's episode.
2023-09-1559 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastMen’s IM World Championship Wrap Up with Brad WilliamsThe first half of the IRONMAN World Championships have come and gone. We go in-depth with our man on the ground from Nice, and newest member of the Slowtwitch family, Brad Williams. Expo, venue, behind the scenes, Sam Laidlow's win, broadcast -- it's all here in this week's episode.
2023-09-1559 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastIM World Championships, Part I -- Where’s the Hype?Ryan is back from vacation and COVID to join Eric as we lead into the men’s IRONMAN World Championship race. And we’re wondering – is it the time of year, the fact that it’s in Europe, or some combination of the current race calendar that’s making it feel less like it’s World Championship time? We also talk PTO, our picks for Sunday’s race, the thankless job that is race commenting, and more.
2023-09-081h 13The Slowtwitch PodcastIM World Championships, Part I -- Where’s the Hype?Ryan is back from vacation and COVID to join Eric as we lead into the men's IRONMAN World Championship race. And we're wondering -- is it the time of year, the fact that it's in Europe, or some combination of the current race calendar that's making it feel less like it's World Championship time? We also talk PTO, our picks for Sunday's race, the thankless job that is race commenting, and more.
2023-09-081h 13The Slowtwitch PodcastIM World Championships, Part I -- Where’s the Hype?Ryan is back from vacation and COVID to join Eric as we lead into the men's IRONMAN World Championship race. And we're wondering -- is it the time of year, the fact that it's in Europe, or some combination of the current race calendar that's making it feel less like it's World Championship time? We also talk PTO, our picks for Sunday's race, the thankless job that is race commenting, and more.
2023-09-081h 13
The Slowtwitch PodcastUTMB Bound Paul JohnsonPaul Johnson joins the program this week to chat through his naval experience, running, and his philosophy of more miles and more smiles. It’s a fun one!
2023-09-0157 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastUTMB Bound Paul JohnsonPaul Johnson joins the program this week to chat through his naval experience, running, and his philosophy of more miles and more smiles. It's a fun one!
2023-09-0157 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastUTMB Bound Paul JohnsonPaul Johnson joins the program this week to chat through his naval experience, running, and his philosophy of more miles and more smiles. It's a fun one!
2023-09-0157 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastIt’s XTERRA’s World, We Just Live In ItWe’re going off the beaten path this week, talking Xterra’s World Tour stop in Avon, Colorado. We’re joined by some of Xterra’s pro athletes and staff, including Josiah and Sullivan Middaugh, Susie Snyder, and Steve Andru. Let’s get dirty.
2023-08-251h 16The Slowtwitch PodcastIt’s XTERRA’s World, We Just Live In ItWe're going off the beaten path this week, talking Xterra's World Tour stop in Avon, Colorado. We're joined by some of Xterra's pro athletes and staff, including Josiah and Sullivan Middaugh, Susie Snyder, and Steve Andru. Let's get dirty.
2023-08-251h 16The Slowtwitch PodcastIt’s XTERRA’s World, We Just Live In ItWe're going off the beaten path this week, talking Xterra's World Tour stop in Avon, Colorado. We're joined by some of Xterra's pro athletes and staff, including Josiah and Sullivan Middaugh, Susie Snyder, and Steve Andru. Let's get dirty.
2023-08-251h 16
The Slowtwitch PodcastPurple Power: Skye MoenchWe’re joined by Skye Moench for this week’s wide-ranging conversation. Skye’s been racing professionally since 2016, and with that experience, gives us insight into her financial decision making when building a race calendar. We also talk through the PTO’s alignment with World Triathlon to build a new Championship Series, her recent coaching change, her laser-focus on Kona, and our collective love of FORM Swim goggles.
To learn more about Skye, visit her website: https://skyemoench.com
2023-08-181h 04The Slowtwitch PodcastPurple Power: Skye MoenchWe're joined by Skye Moench for this week's wide-ranging conversation. Skye's been racing professionally since 2016, and with that experience, gives us insight into her financial decision making when building a race calendar. We also talk through the PTO's alignment with World Triathlon to build a new Championship Series, her recent coaching change, her laser-focus on Kona, and our collective love of FORM Swim goggles.
To learn more about Skye, visit her website: https://skyemoench.com
2023-08-181h 04The Slowtwitch PodcastPurple Power: Skye MoenchWe're joined by Skye Moench for this week's wide-ranging conversation. Skye's been racing professionally since 2016, and with that experience, gives us insight into her financial decision making when building a race calendar. We also talk through the PTO's alignment with World Triathlon to build a new Championship Series, her recent coaching change, her laser-focus on Kona, and our collective love of FORM Swim goggles.
To learn more about Skye, visit her website: https://skyemoench.com
2023-08-181h 04The Slowtwitch PodcastThe Man, The Myth, The Beard. Mr. 105, Sean ConwaySean Conway is no stranger to massive adventures. His most recent exploit: complete a full-distance triathlon, within cutoff times, for 105 straight days. He joined us to talk about how he sets big goals and goes about achieving them, the routine of doing 140.6 miles every day in a row, and more.
Learn more about Sean Conway at his website, https://www.seanconway.com/
And learn more about his charitable ventures here: https://www.trueventure.org.uk/
2023-08-111h 25The Slowtwitch PodcastThe Man, The Myth, The Beard. Mr. 105, Sean ConwaySean Conway is no stranger to massive adventures. His most recent exploit: complete a full-distance triathlon, within cutoff times, for 105 straight days. He joined us to talk about how he sets big goals and goes about achieving them, the routine of doing 140.6 miles every day in a row, and more.
Learn more about Sean Conway at his website, https://www.seanconway.com/
And learn more about his charitable ventures here: https://www.trueventure.org.uk/
2023-08-111h 25
The Slowtwitch PodcastThe Man, The Myth, The Beard. Mr. 105, Sean ConwaySean Conway is no stranger to massive adventures. His most recent exploit: complete a full-distance triathlon, within cutoff times, for 105 straight days. He joined us to talk about how he sets big goals and goes about achieving them, the routine of doing 140.6 miles every day in a row, and more.
Learn more about Sean Conway at his website, https://www.seanconway.com/
And learn more about his charitable ventures here: https://www.trueventure.org.uk/
2023-08-111h 25The Slowtwitch PodcastBack From Hiatus and Talking Lake Placid, Maine, Zippers, and MoreWe've been traveling and that meant we took a small break. Whoops. But that also means a longer episode as we talk about our various exploits covering IRONMAN Lake Placid and 70.3 Maine. It also means we've got to talk about zippers and the troubles of Justin Metzler and Matthew Sharpe with them. We also chat through the importance of saddles through the lens of two different product reviews we have live on site.
2023-08-031h 13The Slowtwitch PodcastBack From Hiatus and Talking Lake Placid, Maine, Zippers, and MoreWe've been traveling and that meant we took a small break. Whoops. But that also means a longer episode as we talk about our various exploits covering IRONMAN Lake Placid and 70.3 Maine. It also means we've got to talk about zippers and the troubles of Justin Metzler and Matthew Sharpe with them. We also chat through the importance of saddles through the lens of two different product reviews we have live on site.
2023-08-031h 13
The Slowtwitch PodcastBack From Hiatus and Talking Lake Placid, Maine, Zippers, and MoreWe’ve been traveling and that meant we took a small break. Whoops. But that also means a longer episode as we talk about our various exploits covering IRONMAN Lake Placid and 70.3 Maine. It also means we’ve got to talk about zippers and the troubles of Justin Metzler and Matthew Sharpe with them. We also chat through the importance of saddles through the lens of two different product reviews we have live on site.
2023-08-031h 13
The Slowtwitch PodcastAndrew Messick Retires. What’s Next for IRONMAN?The big news of the week is that IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick will retire at the end of the year. We look back at his tenure, the social media reaction to the news, and then start to ponder – who might be next in line for the role? Is it a case of “be careful what you wish for?” Eric also recaps his experience at Odyssey SwimRun Casco Bay.
2023-07-1352 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastAndrew Messick Retires. What’s Next for IRONMAN?The big news of the week is that IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick will retire at the end of the year. We look back at his tenure, the social media reaction to the news, and then start to ponder -- who might be next in line for the role? Is it a case of "be careful what you wish for?" Eric also recaps his experience at Odyssey SwimRun Casco Bay.
2023-07-1352 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastAndrew Messick Retires. What’s Next for IRONMAN?The big news of the week is that IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick will retire at the end of the year. We look back at his tenure, the social media reaction to the news, and then start to ponder -- who might be next in line for the role? Is it a case of "be careful what you wish for?" Eric also recaps his experience at Odyssey SwimRun Casco Bay.
2023-07-1352 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastThe One and Only Ken RideoutKen Rideout is our guest this week. Ken is an absolute character in the best sense of the word. We talk about his racing the Gobi March (a 7 day, 155 mile adventure race in central Mongolia), how he’s married his business background to his athletic endeavors, attitude, and the art of training and racing with a young family. It’s a trip – we hope you enjoy the ride.
2023-07-061h 10The Slowtwitch PodcastThe One and Only Ken RideoutKen Rideout is our guest this week. Ken is an absolute character in the best sense of the word. We talk about his racing the Gobi March (a 7 day, 155 mile adventure race in central Mongolia), how he's married his business background to his athletic endeavors, attitude, and the art of training and racing with a young family. It's a trip -- we hope you enjoy the ride.
2023-07-061h 10The Slowtwitch PodcastThe One and Only Ken RideoutKen Rideout is our guest this week. Ken is an absolute character in the best sense of the word. We talk about his racing the Gobi March (a 7 day, 155 mile adventure race in central Mongolia), how he's married his business background to his athletic endeavors, attitude, and the art of training and racing with a young family. It's a trip -- we hope you enjoy the ride.
2023-07-061h 10The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping Roth and a Real Big Weekend of RacingIt was an incredibly busy weekend in triathlon. We cover off the weekend that was, leading off with IRONMAN CDA and the cancellation of events in Canada. We also dive into the news that the PTO won't be adding to their race calendar in 2023; where do they go from here? Then it's off to the center of the long course world in Roth and the record breaking performances there.
2023-06-291h 00The Slowtwitch PodcastRecapping Roth and a Real Big Weekend of RacingIt was an incredibly busy weekend in triathlon. We cover off the weekend that was, leading off with IRONMAN CDA and the cancellation of events in Canada. We also dive into the news that the PTO won't be adding to their race calendar in 2023; where do they go from here? Then it's off to the center of the long course world in Roth and the record breaking performances there.
2023-06-291h 00The Slowtwitch PodcastChallenge Roth CEO Felix WalchshoeferWe are in Roth Germany to sit down with long time friend Felix to talk about the History of Roth and why it's considered the biggest triathlon race in the world.
2023-06-2247 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastChallenge Roth CEO Felix WalchshoeferWe are in Roth Germany to sit down with long time friend Felix to talk about the History of Roth and why it's considered the biggest triathlon race in the world.
2023-06-2247 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastChallenge Roth CEO Felix WalchshoeferWe are in Roth Germany to sit down with long time friend Felix to talk about the History of Roth and why it’s considered the biggest triathlon race in the world.
2023-06-2147 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastYour Feedback, Boulder 70.3, and Getting Ready for RothWe spend some time revisiting what the podcast is (and isn’t) in light of feedback from our episodes last week. Then we’re onto a Boulder 70.3 recap, with our big takeaway: Can Taylor Knibb be beat? We wrap up talking about our plans for Challenge Roth and Eurobike next week.
2023-06-1534 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastYour Feedback, Boulder 70.3, and Getting Ready for RothWe spend some time revisiting what the podcast is (and isn't) in light of feedback from our episodes last week. Then we're onto a Boulder 70.3 recap, with our big takeaway: Can Taylor Knibb be beat? We wrap up talking about our plans for Challenge Roth and Eurobike next week.
2023-06-1534 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastYour Feedback, Boulder 70.3, and Getting Ready for RothWe spend some time revisiting what the podcast is (and isn't) in light of feedback from our episodes last week. Then we're onto a Boulder 70.3 recap, with our big takeaway: Can Taylor Knibb be beat? We wrap up talking about our plans for Challenge Roth and Eurobike next week.
2023-06-1534 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastCatching up with Ben KanuteBen Kanute joins the program. We lead off discussing the events at IRONMAN Hamburg and get perspectives from our collective experiences as athletes, media members, race producers, and more. We then pivot to Kanute’s 2023 race season and looking forward to Challenge Roth.
2023-06-081h 00
The Slowtwitch PodcastAndrew Messick on HamburgWe’re joined by IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick to talk about Hamburg. He talks about what they got wrong, why certain policies and procedures exist, and how they plan on making changes moving forward. Collectively, we continue to feel the loss and injuries that took place over the weekend.
2023-06-0733 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastCatching up with Ben KanuteBen Kanute joins the program. We lead off discussing the events at IRONMAN Hamburg and get perspectives from our collective experiences as athletes, media members, race producers, and more. We then pivot to Kanute's 2023 race season and looking forward to Challenge Roth.
2023-06-071h 00The Slowtwitch PodcastCatching up with Ben KanuteBen Kanute joins the program. We lead off discussing the events at IRONMAN Hamburg and get perspectives from our collective experiences as athletes, media members, race producers, and more. We then pivot to Kanute's 2023 race season and looking forward to Challenge Roth.
2023-06-071h 00The Slowtwitch PodcastAndrew Messick on HamburgWe're joined by IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick to talk about Hamburg. He talks about what they got wrong, why certain policies and procedures exist, and how they plan on making changes moving forward. Collectively, we continue to feel the loss and injuries that took place over the weekend.
2023-06-0733 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastAndrew Messick on HamburgWe're joined by IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick to talk about Hamburg. He talks about what they got wrong, why certain policies and procedures exist, and how they plan on making changes moving forward. Collectively, we continue to feel the loss and injuries that took place over the weekend.
2023-06-0733 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastIn Conversation With Simon WhitfieldSimon Whitfield is one of the best at being first. So it’s only fitting that the Gold Medalist be our first guest on the Slowtwitch Podcast. He joined Eric Wynn and Ryan Heisler to discuss what his days look like now. We talk about his new job @ The Feed. We touch on athletes racing these days, his respect for Gwen Jorgensen trying to do it again, and giving back to the sport. It’s always a great day to catch up with Simon.
2023-06-0153 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastIn Conversation With Simon WhitfieldSimon Whitfield is one of the best at being first. So it's only fitting that the Gold Medalist be our first guest on the Slowtwitch Podcast. He joined Eric Wynn and Ryan Heisler to discuss what his days look like now. We talk about his new job @ The Feed. We touch on athletes racing these days, his respect for Gwen Jorgensen trying to do it again, and giving back to the sport. It's always a great day to catch up with Simon.
2023-06-0153 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastIn Conversation With Simon WhitfieldSimon Whitfield is one of the best at being first. So it's only fitting that the Gold Medalist be our first guest on the Slowtwitch Podcast. He joined Eric Wynn and Ryan Heisler to discuss what his days look like now. We talk about his new job @ The Feed. We touch on athletes racing these days, his respect for Gwen Jorgensen trying to do it again, and giving back to the sport. It's always a great day to catch up with Simon.
2023-06-0153 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastThe State of Long Course RacingEric and Ryan recap a big weekend of professional racing before turning their focus on long course and the “Big 3” out there: IRONMAN, Challenge, and the PTO. But it’s not just all about professional triathlon – it’s also about what the average age-grouper experience looks like.
2023-05-2557 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastThe State of Long Course RacingEric and Ryan recap a big weekend of professional racing before turning their focus on long course and the "Big 3" out there: IRONMAN, Challenge, and the PTO. But it's not just all about professional triathlon -- it's also about what the average age-grouper experience looks like.
2023-05-2557 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastThe State of Long Course RacingEric and Ryan recap a big weekend of professional racing before turning their focus on long course and the "Big 3" out there: IRONMAN, Challenge, and the PTO. But it's not just all about professional triathlon -- it's also about what the average age-grouper experience looks like.
2023-05-2557 min
The Slowtwitch PodcastRough Draft 1.0Hosted by Ryan & Eric, The Slowtwitch Podcast is the latest addition to our coverage. Guests or not each episode will be wide-ranging conversations while staying true to the ethos of Slowtwitch: fiercely independent and authentic. Episodes will release weekly on Thursdays and be available on your favorite streaming services.
2023-05-1854 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastRough Draft 1.0Hosted by Ryan & Eric, The Slowtwitch Podcast is the latest addition to our coverage. Guests or not each episode will be wide-ranging conversations while staying true to the ethos of Slowtwitch: fiercely independent and authentic. Episodes will release weekly on Thursdays and be available on your favorite streaming services.
2023-05-1854 minThe Slowtwitch PodcastRough Draft 1.0Hosted by Ryan & Eric, The Slowtwitch Podcast is the latest addition to our coverage. Guests or not each episode will be wide-ranging conversations while staying true to the ethos of Slowtwitch: fiercely independent and authentic. Episodes will release weekly on Thursdays and be available on your favorite streaming services.
2023-05-1854 min