Slowtwitch Brunch

This morning the founder and maestro of Slowtwitch.com, Dan Empfield, hosted a brunch at his seaside Kona home.

Dan and his lovely wife Toni laid out an impressive buffet for their friends, loyal Slowtwitch readers and colleagues in the multisport industry.  The turn-out was strong and the location was amazing, only 40' from the breaking surf.

These private, casual parties are just as interesting and fun as the official Ironman activities, because they allow you to catch up on the latest triathlon buzz and gossip in a relaxed and intimate setting.  You never know who might drop by...

Earthquake Energy

I’ve started hundreds and hundreds of running, cycling and multi-sport events, and can now get to the starting line without those gut- wrenching butterflies that used to turn me inside out in the early years. Racing simply doesn’t horrify me any more. Maybe I’ve lost the oomph in my middle age, like an old cat. However, just arriving in Kona as a spectator immediately flips my stomach, reminding me of those sickening moments as a kid just prior to a race.