The Slowtwitch Podcast

In this episode, Kevin Mackinnon sits down with John Salt and Jason Vurma of MultiSport Canada to explore the origins, challenges, and successes of organizing one of Canada's premier triathlon series, including the iconic Barrelman event in Niagara Falls. Discover insights into event logistics, community engagement, and strategies for growing destination races. Our Podcast Sponsors FastTT — Fr...

This episode features Kevin Mackinnon and Ben Snyder McGrath discussing recent triathlon races, athlete performances, course records, and upcoming events. They analyze the significance of Lanzarote, Kona, and other key races, providing insights into athlete strategies and race conditions. Our Podcast Sponsors FastTT  — Free speed is a myth. Bought speed, properly fit, is not. fasttt.com Canyon  —...

In this episode of The Slowtwitch Podcast, host Kevin Mackinnon interviews triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk, a three-time Olympian. They discuss Tyler's journey from hockey to triathlon, his competitive spirit, the role of coaches, and his experiences at the Olympics. Tyler reflects on the impact of COVID on his Olympic journey, his transition to middle-distance racing, and the challenges of making...

Eric’s back after rebuilding Slowtwitch’s classifieds and directories, a family vacation, and a full week on the ground at Sea Otter Classic. The crew breaks down what’s happening in the bike industry — Stages is back under Giant’s ownership, Mavic is rebuilding from zero after losing every dealer record in bankruptcy, and direct-from-factory brands showed up with bikes at price points that’ll sha...

On this week’s episode Olympic triathlete Lisa Perterer shares her journey from junior champion to Olympic athlete and her transition into long-distance racing. She discusses training strategies, race experiences, and her goals for Kona 2026. Proudly supported by our podcast partners: FastTT Canyon TrainingPeaks GOODLIFE Nutrition Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcast: FastTT Canyon GOODLIFE Nutritio...

Bartosz Kasprzyk is not just a cycling enthusiast; he’s a sales manager at Atlas Copco and the director of the Predator Gravel Series. With a YouTube channel that boasts nearly 25,000 followers and 8 million views, he shares valuable bike-related advice. His dedication to the cycling community is evident in his approach to organizing races that prioritize fairness and safety. Partners of The Slowt...

In this weeks episode, we chat with Andy Scherding and Kathleen Walker of New England Endurance about their journey into adventure racing, organizing unique endurance events, and the vibrant community they foster through their races. Discover how they create challenging, community-driven races that attract athletes of all levels and inspire personal transformation. Thank you to our show sponsors....

In 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 h...

In 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...

In 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...

Summary 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 i...

Alright—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...

Kevin 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. This episode is brought to you by Canyon and the Canyon Speedmax. With multiple World titles. Canyon brings the speed with the highest grades of carbon and the finest components available. Get your Speedmax today...

Keats 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 happe...

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. Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcast: FastTT Canyon GOODLIFE Nutrition WOVE

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? This episode is brought to you by Wahoo Fitness and the Wahoo KICKR RUN....

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. Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcast: FastTT Canyon GOODLIFE Nutrition WOVE

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.. Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcast: FastTT Canyon GOODLIFE Nutrition WOVE

We sit down before the women’s race and talk about the “Vibe” and what we think is going to happen. Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcast: FastTT Canyon GOODLIFE Nutrition WOVE

Last 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. Partners of The Slowtwitch Pod...

RONMAN 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...

The 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: Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcast: Fas...

We 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...

The 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. Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcas...

We’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...