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Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon) and Fede (@fedemultisport) are back to break down an absolutely wild IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. Jenna-Caer is fresh off the Big Island with the on-the-ground perspective, pro interviews and race-week aftermath, while Josh and Fede dig into everything they saw from the broadcast. From brutal humidity and rough water to drafting penalties, mechanicals, massive comebacks, heartbreaking DNFs and two completely unpredictable races, this was Kona at its best. Vincent Luis capped his career by winning the IRONMAN World Championship in his first and final Kona. Gustav Iden came charging through after a three-minute penalty, while Matthew Marquardt completed a surprise podium. On the women’s side, Taylor Knibb survived another brutal Kona marathon to finally take her first IRONMAN World Championship, while Laura Philipp and Julie Derron ran their way onto the podium after enormous deficits. And then there was Solveig Løvseth, who looked set to win before collapsing within sight of the finish. Highlights • Fede’s Chicago Marathon recap • Jenna-Caer’s full Kona race-week experience • Thank God I’m Not Racing and the Kona after-party scene • Rain, humidity and why the conditions were so deceptive • A choppy swim and seasickness across the field • The men’s swim group failing to create the expected break • Magnus Ditlev taking control of the bike • Drafting penalties for Gustav Iden and Matthew Marquardt • Magnus losing part of his front-end setup • Sam Laidlow’s race ending because of iliac artery issues • Patrick Lange’s emotional final Kona and volunteering after his DNF • Vincent Luis winning Kona and immediately retiring • Gustav Iden nearly running down the win • Matthew Marquardt’s breakthrough podium • Sam Long cutting the sleeves off his race suit mid-marathon • Huge IRONMAN Pro Series shakeups • Lucy Charles-Barclay leading the women’s swim • Taylor Knibb catching Lucy early on the bike • Solveig Løvseth charging into the lead • The shocking final kilometres as Solveig collapsed • Taylor Knibb changing her mindset and taking the win • Laura Philipp overcoming an eight-minute swim deficit • Julie Derron running back onto the podium • Kat Matthews helping Paula Findlay through a brutal Kona debut • Record numbers of DNFs • IRONMAN’s new quad-box broadcast and upgraded production • The Banquet of Champions and Kona after-party • Early thoughts on the 2027 World Championship Men’s Top 10 Vincent LuisGustav IdenMatthew MarquardtGregory BarnabyPierre Le CorreSam LongJonas SchomburgKristian BlummenfeltYouri KeulenMenno KoolhaasWomen’s Top 10 Taylor KnibbLaura PhilippJulie DerronKat MatthewsImogen SimmondsLisa PertererHannah BerrySolveig LøvsethSophie PierreGrace ThekIRONMAN Pro Series Kona completely blew apart the season standings. On the men’s side, Gustav Iden came away with the $200,000 overall series title after entering race week believing he had almost no chance. Jonas Schomburg jumped into second, while Kristian Blummenfelt fell to third. On the women’s side, Laura Philipp retained the overall title, Solveig Løvseth held onto second thanks to finishing Kona, and the rest of the top 10 saw major movement. Ending the Pro Series in Kona felt like exactly the right move, with championship racing, season-long standings and huge prize money all decided together. Broadcast Breakdown IRONMAN also took a major step forward with its World Championship broadcast. The new quad-box coverage allowed fans to follow multiple sections of both races at the same time, while the main feed did a much better job moving between the men’s and women’s battles. Huggo’s on the Rocks. And when that closed, the party moved across the street for karaoke and more race-week stories. It remains one of the best parts of Kona. You can race on the same course as the best athletes in the world, watch them receive their World Championship trophies, and then end up at the same bar celebrating the week together. Quickfire Q&A Performance of the weekend? Vincent Luis winning his first Kona and immediately retiring. Biggest comeback? Laura Philipp swimming more than eight minutes down and still finishing second. Wildest finish? Solveig Løvseth collapsing inside the final kilometre while leading the World Championship. Best run? Gustav Iden flying through the men’s field despite a three-minute penalty. Biggest surprise podium? Matthew Marquardt finishing third in the world. Best sportsmanship moment? Patrick Lange volunteering after his DNF and Kat Matthews stopping to encourage Paula Findlay. Most Kona thing imaginable? World champions, age groupers and everyone in between ending up at the same after-party telling war stories. 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Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon), Fede (@fedemultisport) and special guest Jenny Fletcher (@jenfletchtri) are diving straight into Kona race week from the Big Island. Jenny joins the show with years of Kona experience, while Jenna-Caer checks in from the heart of Ali’i Drive with the latest race-week atmosphere, pro sightings, sponsor activations, Ho’ala Swim results, Team Mauna events and plenty of on-the-ground gossip. Josh and Fede bring the outside perspective from home while counting down to one of the deepest Ironman World Championship fields we’ve seen. The crew breaks down both the women’s and men’s races, where the swim could split, how the bike dynamics could unfold, who might benefit from the conditions, who could be dangerous on the marathon, and who they’re picking for the podium. Highlights • Kona race-week energy with men and women back together • Jenny Fletcher joins the show • Why Kona feels completely different with the full field on the island • Brand activations taking over Ali’i Drive • Ho’ala Swim results and the shortened course • Jamie Riddle leading the men’s Ho’ala Swim • Georgia Taylor-Brown leading the women • The rumoured pro swim group chat and race-day tactics • Kristian Blummenfelt’s massive final training sessions • Gustav Iden bringing back the lucky hat • Sam Long arriving for his first Kona as a professional • The Norwegians keeping things loose during race week • Ironman’s expanded broadcast coverage and quad-box setup • Team Mauna activations and community events on the island • Women’s Ironman World Championship preview • Men’s Ironman World Championship preview • Lucy Charles-Barclay going all-in on Kona • Taylor Knibb’s incredible form heading into race day • Paula Findlay as a potential Kona dark horse • Kat Matthews, Solveig Løvseth, Laura Philipp and Julie Derron in the mix • Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden chasing the Kona title • Sam Laidlow’s bike strategy • Magnus Ditlev flying under the radar • Patrick Lange’s final Kona • Jamie Riddle and Matthew Marquardt as dark horses • Full podium predictions from the crew Kona Race Week Kona is back to feeling like Kona. With the men and women racing together again, the island is packed with athletes, families, media, brands and fans. Ali’i Drive is full of pop-ups and sponsor activations, and it feels like every few steps you run into someone from the sport. Jenny shares how different the energy feels compared with the split World Championship years and why the combined race brings back the family reunion atmosphere that has always made Kona special. The Ho’ala Swim The traditional Ho’ala Swim was shortened because of jellyfish concerns, although thankfully there were no major reports of stings. On the men’s side, Jamie Riddle led the way, followed by Jonas Schomburg, Martin Van Riel and Vincent Luis. The result also added more fuel to the rumours about a front-swim group planning to work together on race day with surges and shared turns in an attempt to break the field apart. Georgia Taylor-Brown led the women’s swim, with Hannah Berry among those close behind. Women’s Race Preview Lucy Charles-Barclay is expected to do what she does best and lead the swim. The big question is what happens behind her. Taylor Knibb arrives after an incredible stretch of racing and is expected to start clawing back time almost immediately on the bike. Solveig Løvseth, Kat Matthews and Laura Philipp should also be major factors, while Paula Findlay could be particularly dangerous on a Kona course that rewards raw power and aerodynamics. Julie Derron adds another huge unknown because of what she can potentially do on the run. The women’s marathon could become a full chase-down battle, with Kat, Solveig, Laura, Julie and potentially others hunting down whoever enters T2 at the front. Women’s Podium Picks Josh: Taylor KnibbJulie DerronLucy Charles-BarclayFede: Laura PhilippLucy Charles-BarclayTaylor KnibbJenny: Lucy Charles-BarclayTaylor KnibbPaula FindlayJenna-Caer: Taylor KnibbLucy Charles-BarclayKat MatthewsWomen’s Dark Horses Fede: Marta Sanchez Jenny: Paula Findlay Josh: Hannah Berry Men’s Race Preview The men’s field is ridiculously deep. Jamie Riddle, Jonas Schomburg, Martin Van Riel, Sam Laidlow, Vincent Luis and others could try to establish a genuine front swim break. From there, the bike becomes the big question. Sam Laidlow says he does not plan to chase his own bike course record, but with Kristian Blummenfelt’s run speed, Gustav Iden’s form, Magnus Ditlev’s bike strength and a huge group of powerful riders behind him, there may not be much room for conservatism. The crew expects a large front group to stay together for much of the bike unless someone decides to force the issue. On the run, Kristian and Gustav are obvious threats, while Patrick Lange remains impossible to count out in his final Kona. Matt Hanson and Jason West bring huge running ability, while athletes like Jonas Schomburg, Vincent Luis, Martin Van Riel, Matthew Marquardt and Jamie Riddle could all shake up the race. The Norwegians are openly talking about a marathon in the 2:33 range, potentially pushing the Kona run record into completely new territory. Men’s Podium Picks Fede: Gustav IdenMagnus DitlevVincent LuisJosh: Jonas SchomburgKristian BlummenfeltGustav IdenJenny: Gustav IdenKristian BlummenfeltSam LaidlowJenna-Caer: Patrick LangeGustav IdenKristian BlummenfeltMen’s Dark Horses Jenna-Caer: Jamie Riddle Jenny: Jamie Riddle Josh: Matthew Marquardt Fede: Vincent Luis Kona Storylines Casper Stornes is unfortunately out after his crash on the island, leaving the Norwegian squad without its defending champion. Gustav Iden looks relaxed, confident and has even brought out one of his original lucky hats for race day. Kristian Blummenfelt has completed another huge final training block, including his now-famous 3 x 10K session, and appears to be fully committed to finally getting his Kona win. Patrick Lange is preparing for his final Kona appearance, setting up the possibility of one last huge performance from one of the greatest athletes the race has ever seen. And with prize money, the Ironman Pro Series and the World Championship all converging on the same day, there are races within the race everywhere you look. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Special guest, Jenny Fletcher, @jenfletchtri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfletchtri/ Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! 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Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) are back with plenty to unpack as Kona race week gets closer. Josh is finally home after a massive September that included Supertri Jersey, the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nice, training through Europe and finishing it all with the Berlin Marathon. He breaks down going for sub-three, setting some big intermediate PRs, securing another Boston qualifying time, and what he learned heading into a dedicated marathon build. Jenna-Caer is preparing to head to Kona while simultaneously training for a potential mystery competition later in October, meaning plenty of running, strength work and a whole lot of waiting. Then it’s into the racing, with the WTCS Grand Final delivering two very different but equally dramatic championship races, Ironman 70.3 New York getting cancelled at the last minute, a huge performance at Augusta, a new women’s initiative from Ironman, and plenty of Kona news already coming out of the Big Island. Highlights • Josh’s Berlin Marathon recap • Chasing sub-three after 70.3 Worlds • A Boston qualifying buffer and another future Boston build • Jan Frodeno racing his first standalone marathon • Jenna-Caer preparing for Kona and a potential mystery competition • Cassandre Beaugrand completing a perfect WTCS season • Georgia Taylor-Brown continuing her resurgence • Kate Waugh podiuming after getting the call only 10 days before the race • Marta Kropko’s heartbreaking disqualification • Matt Hauser and Vasco Vilaça’s photo finish • Alex Yee running 28:46 and still finishing third • Vasco taking his first world title • Hayden Wilde finishing fifth after an insane month of racing • Ironman 70.3 New York getting cancelled • Pros scrambling to get to Augusta • Lydia Russell’s huge 1:16 run • Jackson Laundry taking the men’s win • Ironman launching Woven to support and grow women’s participation • Casper Stornes ruled out of Kona after a crash • Gustav Iden’s short-lived Kona mohawk • Lucy Charles-Barclay leaving Kona temporarily because of the storm threat • Kona race-week gossip officially beginning WTCS Grand Final: Women Cassandre Beaugrand capped an incredible year with a perfect WTCS season. Five starts. Five wins. Another world title. The bike played a major role in Pontevedra, with crashes and the repeated climb breaking up the field. Georgia Taylor-Brown helped drive the front group clear, and by T2 the main chase was almost two minutes behind. Then Cassandre did what she has done all season. She exploded onto the run, dropped GTB, ran 32:35 and won by more than a minute. Georgia finished second, while Kate Waugh produced an incredible third-place performance after only finding out 10 days before the race that she had a spot on the start line. Beth Potter recovered to fourth and finished second in the overall championship standings. The heartbreak of the race belonged to Marta Kropko. She was having one of the best races of her career before being disqualified for mounting her bike several metres before the official mount line after apparently mistaking another line for the correct marker. Final Championship Standings Cassandre BeaugrandBeth PotterGeorgia Taylor-BrownLisa TertschLéonie PériaultWTCS Grand Final: Men The men gave us one of the finishes of the season. After some chaos during the Aussie exit when the swim ramp partially failed, Matt Hauser pushed the swim and helped establish the front of the race while Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee were left chasing. Hauser, Vasco Vilaça and Ricardo Batista hit the run near the front, while Yee and Wilde started hunting them down. Yee eventually reached the leaders after an incredible chase, but the effort caught up with him late. Vasco attacked, Hauser responded, and the two came flying down the blue carpet shoulder to shoulder. There was contact, some movement across the finish chute and plenty of debate afterward, but Hauser narrowly took the race in a photo finish. Vasco may have lost the race by the smallest of margins, but he secured his first world championship title. Alex Yee finished third after running an incredible 28:46, while Hayden Wilde still managed fifth after four straight weeks of racing. Final Championship Standings Vasco VilaçaMatt HauserRicardo BatistaDorian ConinxMiguel HidalgoIronman 70.3 New York Cancellation Ironman 70.3 New York was cancelled on Friday before race day because of the approaching storm, leaving the professional men scrambling for another option. Ironman opened up spots at 70.3 Augusta and offered travel support, but Augusta was roughly a 15-hour drive away, making it anything but a simple solution. Twenty-eight professional men ultimately made the start. Jackson Laundry took the win, Ari Klau finished second and Nicholas Chase rounded out the podium. On the women’s side, Lydia Russell delivered one of the performances of the weekend. She took the win and ran 1:16:29, only a few minutes slower than Jackson Laundry’s run split in the men’s race. Ironman Woven Ironman also announced Woven, a new initiative aimed at increasing women’s participation and creating more community and support around the sport. The program will include a Strava-based community, educational content, webinars and ambassadors, alongside activations at selected races in 2027. Ironman has also been exploring ways to address some of the barriers women identified through previous surveys, including the difficulty of committing to races far enough in advance when events are selling out quickly. Kona Countdown And now the Kona news begins. Defending champion Casper Stornes is officially out after crashing while riding in high winds on the Big Island. He suffered a broken collarbone and an L3 vertebra fracture, ending his title defence before race week even began. Gustav Iden narrowly avoided the same incident, then created slightly less serious controversy by asking fans whether he should keep his freshly cut mohawk. Eighty-five percent voted to keep it. He shaved it anyway. Meanwhile, Lucy Charles-Barclay temporarily left Kona for Los Angeles as the storm approached Hawaii, allowing her to continue training without risking interruptions to her final World Championship build. With the weather clearing, athletes arriving and race-week interviews beginning, the countdown to the Ironman World Championship is officially on. Quickfire Q&A Performance of the weekend? Cassandre Beaugrand finishing a perfect WTCS season with another dominant win. Best finish? Matt Hauser and Vasco Vilaça going shoulder to shoulder in a photo finish. Most brutal race moment? Marta Kropko being disqualified during a career-best performance. Biggest Augusta performance? Lydia Russell running 1:16:29 after also producing the fastest women’s bike split. Biggest Kona news? Defending champion Casper Stornes is out after breaking his collarbone and suffering an L3 fracture. Most important Kona controversy? Gustav Iden ignoring democracy and shaving the mohawk. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon) and Fede (@fedemultisport) are back breaking down a surprisingly busy weekend in triathlon. Fede checks in from his Chicago Marathon build, Josh is recovering from 70.3 Worlds while travelling through Europe ahead of the Berlin Marathon, and Jenna-Caer is back from Nice with another unexpected challenge potentially on the horizon. Then it’s into the racing. Hayden Wilde backed up his 70.3 World Championship win with another victory at T100 French Riviera, despite a chaotic bike leg packed with Race Ranger red lights, questionable spacing and plenty of debate around drafting. Ironman Maryland delivered a very different kind of drama after a serious age-group crash required a medical helicopter and forced part of the professional men’s race to stop. The resulting time adjustments changed the podium and sparked plenty of discussion about how Ironman handled an almost impossible situation. The crew also catches up on Lionel Sanders racing sick in Cozumel, Rachel Olson’s huge professional win at Ironman 70.3 São Paulo, Taylor Knibb finishing 13th at the Time Trial World Championships, and the upcoming WTCS Grand Final in Pontevedra. Finally, Kona fever officially begins with a look at which athletes’ stocks are rising and falling after 70.3 Worlds, plus a little pre-Kona gossip. Highlights • Fede’s final Chicago Marathon build with his sister • Josh recovering from Nice and preparing for Berlin • Jenna-Caer teasing a possible unexpected October challenge • Hayden Wilde backing up his 70.3 Worlds win at T100 French Riviera • The drafting controversy and Race Ranger red lights • Jelle Geens fighting back to second • Kyle Smith podiuming after being hit by a bus the day before • Rico Bogen’s unusual reversed littering penalty • Ironman Maryland’s medical emergency and disrupted pro race • Why Ironman removed a section of bike-course timing from the results • Cameron Wurf ultimately taking the official win • Lionel Sanders racing Ironman 70.3 Cozumel while sick • Rachel Olson taking her first professional 70.3 victory in São Paulo • Team Mauna’s continued growth and upcoming Cozumel camp • Taylor Knibb finishing 13th at the Time Trial World Championships • Could Taylor race triathlon and cycling at LA 2028? • WTCS Pontevedra Grand Final preview • Cassandre Beaugrand versus Beth Potter • Vasco Vilaça versus Matt Hauser • Hayden Wilde as the wild card in the men’s race • Gwen Jorgensen continuing her Olympic comeback • Who moved up and down the crew’s Kona rankings • Early Kona rumours involving Kristian Blummenfelt and more Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) are back in Nice to break down an incredible weekend at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. After a full week on the ground covering the race, interviewing pros, attending press events and soaking up the championship atmosphere, they dive into the women’s and men’s races, the biggest stories from the course, the Ironman Pro Series shakeup, and Josh’s own age group race experience. The women’s race belonged to Taylor Knibb, who delivered one of the best performances of her career. After a strong non-wetsuit swim, she took control on the bike, crushed the main climb, set a new Nice bike course record, and ran home for another 70.3 World Championship title. Behind her, Julie Derron produced a record-breaking run to finish second, while Alana Siffert confirmed her breakthrough season with a huge podium performance. On the men’s side, Hayden Wilde held off a flying Kristian Blummenfelt in one of the wildest 70.3 races we’ve seen. Gustav Iden lit up the descent, Jelle Geens fought through bike issues, and the field showed just how fast this distance has become. Highlights • Jenna-Caer and Josh recap the race from Nice • Taylor Knibb’s dominant women’s win • Taylor’s massive climb and bike course record • Julie Derron’s 1:13 run and World Championship run record • Alana Siffert’s breakthrough podium • Solveig Løvseth racing to fourth after a difficult lead-in • Laura Philipp, Kat Matthews and Paula Findlay looking ahead to Kona • Ironman Pro Series movement after 70.3 Worlds • Hayden Wilde’s men’s win • Kristian Blummenfelt’s record-breaking 1:05 run • Jelle Geens chasing history and finishing third • Gustav Iden’s incredible bike descent • Jamie Riddle’s sticky gel and aero pad issue • Jelle’s bike handling issues on the descent • Casper Stornes getting jabbed by Rico Bogen’s aero bars in transition • The speed of the modern men’s 70.3 field • Ironman’s improved race coverage and broadcast setup • Josh’s age group race experience • Team Mauna’s huge presence in Nice • Kona storylines starting to build Race Breakdown Women’s Race The women’s race started with a non-wetsuit ocean swim, where Sophie Evans led the field out of the water and Taylor Knibb stayed close to the front. A chase group with Julie Derron, Marjolaine Pierré, Paula Findlay and Kat Matthews stayed within striking distance, while Laura Philipp came out almost three minutes back before riding herself into the race. Once on the bike, Taylor Knibb did exactly what Taylor Knibb does. She moved through the field, dropped Alana Siffert, and opened the race up on the main climb. Her climb was one of the biggest statements of the day, and she later shared that she averaged 303 watts for just over 30 minutes. Taylor set a new Nice bike course record and came into T2 with enough of a gap to control the run. She later called it one of her best races, which says a lot from an athlete who does not hand out praise to herself easily. Behind her, Julie Derron was flying. She ran a 1:13 half marathon, set a new women’s 70.3 World Championship run record, and moved through the field to finish second. Alana Siffert rounded out the podium after another huge performance in what has become a true breakout year. She swam well, rode aggressively, and held strong on the run against world-class athletes chasing from behind. Men’s Race The men’s race was chaos from the beginning. Seth Rider led out the swim, but 27 men came out of the water together, which made the early kilometres of the bike crowded, aggressive and full of red lights. The climb and descent shaped the race. Hayden Wilde kept moving forward, Gustav Iden absolutely flew down the mountain, and Kristian Blummenfelt started to lose time before clawing it all back on the run. Gustav set a new bike course record, but Hayden reached the front at the right time and came into T2 ready to fight. Lasse Nygaard-Priester ran with him early, but Hayden eventually broke away. Then Kristian Blummenfelt started charging. He ran a 1:05:12, closing the gap to around 30 seconds late in the race, but Hayden had just enough left to respond. Wilde took the win in 3:50:51, with Blummenfelt second and Jelle Geens third. The race also had plenty of behind-the-scenes drama. Jamie Riddle dealt with gels spilling onto his aero pads, making the pads stick to his arms. Jelle Geens had bike issues on the descent that forced him to slow down and reportedly stop. Casper Stornes was jabbed hard in the ribs by Rico Bogen’s aero bars in transition. It was fast, messy, aggressive, and exactly the kind of race that makes championship weekends so good. Josh’s Race Josh also shares his own race-day experience after starting in the final wave of the entire weekend. He talks about handling a long wait after transition closed, watching the pro men start before his own race, staying calm before the swim, and having what felt like the best swim and bike of his life on a course that demanded patience, skill and smart pacing. The Nice bike course was every bit as hard as expected, with steep early climbs, a long main climb, technical descending, heat, traffic considerations and plenty of carnage around him. Josh rode steady, kept the bigger picture in mind, and made it to the run ready to get the job done. He finished in 5:57, calling it the best 5:57 he will ever have in a 70.3. Team Mauna in Nice Team Mauna had a massive presence at 70.3 Worlds, with athletes all over the course, team events during race week, and a strong result in the tri-club rankings. The men’s team finished second and the women’s team finished third in the tri-club standings, showing how much the team has grown over the last few years. Applications for Team Mauna are open until September 18, and everyone who applies is also entered into the $5,000 ultimate triathlon giveaway. Quickfire Q&A Biggest women’s performance? Taylor Knibb putting together one of the best races of her career. Best women’s run? Julie Derron’s 1:13 and new 70.3 World Championship run record. Biggest women’s breakthrough? Alana Siffert proving she belongs on the world championship podium. Biggest men’s storyline? Hayden Wilde holding off Kristian Blummenfelt after a record-breaking run. Wildest men’s race moment? Jamie Riddle’s aero pads sticking to his arms because of spilled gels. Biggest Kona teaser? Kristian Blummenfelt’s run speed, Gustav Iden’s energy, Taylor Knibb’s dominance, and the Pro Series battles still to come. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) are on site in Nice for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, joined by special guest Lisa Hassig. For the first time, Jenna-Caer and Josh are recording together in person, bringing race-week energy, course insight, athlete interviews, and plenty of predictions straight from the ground in France. Josh checks in on balancing race prep with podcast coverage, media events, course recon and race-week chaos before his own start at 70.3 Worlds. Jenna-Caer shares what it’s like being in Nice as media instead of an athlete this year, chasing interviews, taking in the atmosphere, and geeking out on the sport. Lisa brings her experience in sports marketing, athlete management and triathlon to help break down the course, the key athletes and the race dynamics that could shape the weekend. Highlights • Jenna-Caer and Josh recording together in person for the first time • Lisa Hassig joins as guest co-host • Race-week energy on site in Nice • Josh’s final prep before racing 70.3 Worlds • Swim, bike and run course breakdown • The technical Nice bike course and why descending matters • Why the flat run may still create carnage • Taylor Knibb’s honest answer about her favourite part of the course • Women’s race predictions with Taylor Knibb, Julie Derron, Kat Matthews, Laura Philipp, Paula Findlay and Solveig Løvseth • The impact of Lucy Charles-Barclay pulling out to focus on Kona • Why the bike course could shape the women’s race before the run even starts • Men’s race predictions with Jelle Geens, Gustav Iden, Kristian Blummenfelt, Martin Van Riel, Hayden Wilde, Casper Stornes and more • The massive front-pack swim expected in the men’s race • How the climbs and descents could break up the field • Norwegian, Belgian and German storylines • Salomon’s new partnership and super shoe buzz • Final thoughts before championship weekend kicks off Course Breakdown Nice brings one of the most dynamic 70.3 World Championship courses on the calendar. The swim starts in the ocean, with a few early turns before a longer stretch parallel to shore. With warm water making it a swim-skin race, the front packs may be more spread out than they would be in wetsuits. The bike course is where the race should really open up. After a flatter section out of town, athletes hit steep early kickers before the main climb. From there, the descent becomes just as important as the climb, with technical corners, narrow roads, villages and very little room for mistakes. The run is flat along the coast, but with the heat, humidity, wind and bike fatigue, it still has the potential to create major movement late in the race. Women’s Preview The women’s race has no shortage of storylines. Taylor Knibb is always the name to watch on a course like this, especially with her bike strength. But Julie Derron, Kat Matthews, Laura Philipp, Paula Findlay, Marjolaine Pierré, Imogen Simmonds, Solveig Løvseth and others could all shape the race in very different ways. The big question is how much time Taylor needs off the bike to hold off the runners. Julie has the speed, Kat has been running incredibly well, Laura knows this course and looks back in top form, and Paula could be dangerous with the strength she has built through Ironman training. The crew’s picks: Lisa: Taylor Knibb, Julie Derron, Laura Philipp Josh: Kat Matthews, Laura Philipp, Taylor Knibb Jenna-Caer: Julie Derron, Taylor Knibb, Paula Findlay Men’s Preview The men’s race could be absolute chaos from the start. With so many short-course and front-pack swimmers in the field, the crew expects a huge group out of the water. That means the early bike positioning could be critical before the climbs start to split things up. Jelle Geens is chasing history with a possible third 70.3 World Championship title. Gustav Iden looks happy, relaxed and dangerous back on a course where he has great memories. Kristian Blummenfelt has plenty of motivation, and Martin Van Riel could be a major factor if the Belgian train gets rolling. Hayden Wilde, Casper Stornes, Rico Bogen, Jamie Riddle, Jonas Schomburg, Jason West and others all add to a field that could produce anything from a late run battle to a full-on bike-course explosion. The crew’s picks: Lisa: Gustav Iden, Kristian Blummenfelt, Lasse Nygaard-Priester Jenna-Caer: Jelle Geens, Gustav Iden, Martin Van Riel Josh: Martin Van Riel, Hayden Wilde, Gustav Iden Quickfire Q&A Guest of the week? Lisa Hassig. Where is the episode recorded? On site in Nice during Ironman 70.3 World Championship race week. Biggest course factor? The bike. The climb matters, but the technical descent could be just as important. Biggest women’s question? How much time does Taylor Knibb need off the bike to hold off the runners? Biggest men’s question? Can anyone break up the massive front group before the race turns into a run battle? Biggest race-week vibe? Nice is packed with athletes, media, pro sightings, announcements and full championship energy. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Guest, Lisa Hassig Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Josh (@joshmvernon) and Fede (@fedemultisport) are joined by the voice of Ironman, Mike Reilly. Mike has called more than 200 Ironman races, announced more than half a million athletes across the finish line, and is the only person inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame, USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, and Running USA Hall of Champions. In this special episode, Mike talks about his new book, Finding Your Finish Line: The Voice of Ironman Mike Reilly, and reflects on what it really means to reach a start line, cross a finish line, and carry those lessons into the rest of life. The conversation dives into why “You are an Ironman” was never about Mike, what it feels like hearing other announcers say those words, why he stepped away from the microphone, and how the athletes, stories, struggles and finish-line moments changed him along the way. Highlights • Mike Reilly joins the show • The meaning behind “You are an Ironman” • Why those four words belong to the athlete • What it feels like hearing other announcers carry the call forward • Why Mike stepped away from full-time announcing • The emotional weight of missing family moments over decades of races • His new book, Finding Your Finish Line • Writing with Sarah Wassner Flynn • Why this book focuses on lessons, not just race stories • The idea that we are the cause of our own experiences • Start lines, finish lines and the fear of beginning • Why finish lines show you where you’re going, not just where you’ve been • Mike’s early career as a special education teacher • The connection between helping kids into the ocean and helping athletes reach the start line • How athlete stories helped Mike through his own difficult seasons • What he says to athletes who miss the official cutoff • The names he has butchered, the calls he has missed, and the porta potty stories • Why triathlon’s future still looks strong Episode Breakdown The Voice Behind the Finish Line Mike talks about what it feels like to hear other announcers say “You are an Ironman” now that he has stepped away from full-time race announcing. For him, those words were never about ownership. They were about the athlete, the sacrifice, and the moment their life changed at the finish line. Why He Stepped Away After decades on the microphone, Mike explains why the decision to step away was the right one. It was not one single reason, but a mix of family, time, hearing challenges, long race days, and knowing when it was time to listen to the voice in the back of his head. Finding Your Finish Line Mike’s new book looks beyond race-day stories. It explores the lessons he saw through thousands of athletes and endurance events: courage, fear, responsibility, positivity, people, and purpose. He talks about the idea that we are the cause of our own experiences, not because we control everything that happens to us, but because we control how we respond, how we act, and how we move forward. Start Lines and Life Lessons One of the biggest themes in the conversation is that start lines are often just as hard as finish lines. Mike reflects on how his early work as a special education teacher shaped the way he later supported athletes, especially those standing at the edge of fear before the swim start. The Finish Line Impact The crew also talks about the emotional power of the Ironman finish line, including what happens when athletes miss the cutoff, how Mike handled those moments, and why sometimes the crowd said more than words ever could. Mike also shares the humour behind the job, from mispronounced names to being called an Ironman from inside a porta potty. Quickfire Q&A Guest of the week? Mike Reilly, the voice of Ironman. Biggest theme? Finish lines are not the end. They show you where you are and where you’re going next. Most powerful reminder? The words “You are an Ironman” belong to the athlete. Best life lesson? You are responsible for how you act, react, and move forward. Funniest moment? Mike calling athletes in from inside a porta potty so he didn’t miss their finish. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Guest, Mike Reilly Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon) and Fede (@fedemultisport) catch up on training, racing, and everything happening in the triathlon world as championship season gets closer. Fede checks in from marathon prep, Josh recaps a massive weekend working the Chicago Triathlon, and Jenna-Caer announces her next adventure: HYROX. The crew also shares the latest Team Mauna news, including 2027 team applications, the new World Championship trisuit incentive, elite team perks, community team benefits, the upcoming Cozumel camp, and the Team Mauna Ultimate Giveaway with over $5,000 in prizes. From there, the episode dives into Ironman Kalmar, where Jonas Schomburg finally put together the full-distance performance everyone knew he had in him, Laura Philipp dominated the women’s race, and the Ironman Pro Series rankings shifted again. They also recap T100 Vancouver, where Julie Derron, Kate Waugh, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Paula Findlay battled on Canadian soil, before looking ahead to WTCS Weihai, Ironman 70.3 Zell am See, Supertri Jersey, and the fast-approaching 70.3 World Championships in Nice. Highlights • Fede’s Chicago Marathon build • Josh’s week at the Chicago Triathlon • Mauna athletes racing across the weekend • Jenna-Caer signing up for HYROX • Grip strength, wall balls, sleds and learning a new sport • Team Mauna 2027 applications opening • World Championship trisuit incentive for qualified Team Mauna athletes • Elite team and community team benefits • Team Mauna Cozumel camp coming back • Ironman Kalmar men’s race recap • Jonas Schomburg breaking the course record • Matthew Marquardt continuing his strong season • Robert Kallin’s wild 3:53 bike split • Laura Philipp dominating the women’s race • Pro Series implications after Kalmar • T100 Vancouver women’s race recap • Julie Derron, Kate Waugh, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Paula Findlay battling up front • Ironman Leeds swim cancellation due to toxic algae • WTCS Weihai preview • Hayden Wilde’s packed championship racing schedule • Ironman 70.3 Zell am See preview • Jelle Geens returning before 70.3 Worlds • Bike handling reminders for anyone racing Nice Race Breakdown Ironman Kalmar Ironman Kalmar delivered a historically fast day on the men’s side. Jonas Schomburg finally got his first full-distance win, racing the aggressive way everyone loves to see from him, but this time holding it together all the way to the finish. He broke Alistair Brownlee’s course record by 15 minutes and ran a 2:34 marathon, showing he can be a serious threat when he nails the pacing. Matthew Marquardt finished second and continued to prove that, with the cramping issues behind him, he is one of the most exciting full-distance athletes heading toward Kona. Robert Kallin also had one of the wildest bike splits of the season, riding 3:53 before paying for it on the marathon. It did not turn into the overall result he wanted, but the bike split was still a massive statement. On the women’s side, Laura Philipp did exactly what everyone expected. She dominated the race, won by a huge margin, and showed she is coming into form at exactly the right time. Rachel Zelinskis led early out of the swim, but Laura took control and never really looked under pressure. T100 Vancouver T100 Vancouver brought a strong women’s-only race, even if the crew felt the promotion around the event was quieter than expected. Julie Derron took the win, Kate Waugh returned with a strong second place, Georgia Taylor-Brown rounded out the podium, and Paula Findlay finished fourth after her Ironman Lake Placid breakthrough. The race had actual position changes and lead battles, which made it fun to watch, with Julie once again showing just how versatile she is across distances. Looking Ahead WTCS Weihai is up next, with Cassandre Beaugrand, Beth Potter, Lisa Tertsch, Gwen Jorgensen, Kate Waugh and more on the women’s start list. On the men’s side, Matt Hauser looks like the clear name to watch, especially with Vasco Vilaça, Alex Yee and Hayden Wilde not on the start list. The crew also looks ahead to Ironman 70.3 Zell am See, the final Pro Series race before the World Championships. Laura Philipp is currently on the women’s start list, while Jelle Geens headlines the men’s side as he tests his fitness before 70.3 Worlds. And with Nice coming up fast, the episode wraps with a few reminders for athletes racing there: get your bike checked, make sure your brakes are dialled, practice bike handling outside, and take the descents seriously. Quickfire Q&A Biggest team news? Team Mauna 2027 applications are open, with new World Championship trisuit incentives and a major giveaway. Biggest personal update? Jenna-Caer is officially signed up for HYROX Vancouver. Biggest Kalmar takeaway? Jonas Schomburg finally put together the full-distance performance everyone knew was possible. Biggest women’s Kalmar takeaway? Laura Philipp looks dangerous again heading toward Kona. Biggest T100 Vancouver takeaway? Julie Derron continues to prove she can win across formats and distances. Biggest Nice reminder? Get outside, practice descending, check your brakes, and do not cross the centre line. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) are joined by special guest Nick Goldston from That Triathlon Life. Nick joins the show to talk about how he found triathlon, his love of bikes, the draw of endurance sport, and how he balances training with a very different kind of career as a Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, teacher and creative. The conversation dives into the overlap between creative work and triathlon, why triathlon feels so satisfying because of its measurable progress, and how racing gives people a way to find discomfort in a world that has become almost too comfortable. Nick also shares how he became part of the That Triathlon Life podcast with Eric Lagerstrom and Paula Findlay, what it’s like being the age group voice alongside two pros, and how that community has shaped his relationship with the sport. From there, the crew catches up on recent racing, including Josh’s sprint triathlon weekend and Jenna-Caer’s duathlon provincial championship win and World Championship qualification. The episode wraps with previews for T100 Vancouver and Ironman Kalmar, including Paula Findlay racing on Canadian soil, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Kate Waugh and Julie Derron in the T100 mix, and a strong Ironman Kalmar field with Laura Philipp, Jackie Hering, Matthew Marquardt, Jonas Schomburg, Trevor Foley, Greg Barnaby and more. Highlights • Nick Goldston joins the show • How riding bikes led Nick into triathlon • Going from first race to an overall podium years later • Balancing music, teaching, podcasting and training • Nick’s work as a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer • The parallels between creative work and endurance sport • Why triathlon’s measurable progress is so addictive • Training, racing and finding discomfort in modern life • How Nick became part of That Triathlon Life • What it’s like being the age group voice on a major triathlon podcast • Josh’s sprint triathlon and training weekend • Jenna-Caer’s duathlon provincial championship win • Jenna-Caer qualifying for Duathlon Worlds • T100 Vancouver women’s preview • Paula Findlay racing after her Ironman Lake Placid win • Georgia Taylor-Brown, Julie Derron, Kate Waugh and Lucy Byram in the mix • Ironman Kalmar men’s and women’s previews • Final Kona slots and Pro Series points on the line Guest Segment: Nick Goldston Nick talks about falling in love with bikes as a kid, finding triathlon later in life, and realizing the sport gave him a way to measure progress in a way creative work often does not. He also shares how he first connected with Eric Lagerstrom through music, how that friendship eventually became part of That Triathlon Life, and why the podcast works because each host brings something real and different to the table. One of the biggest themes of the conversation is authenticity: in music, in podcasting, and in sport. Nick talks about how trying to predict what people want rarely works as well as simply saying something true and trusting that people will connect with it. Race Preview: T100 Vancouver The T100 series returns in Vancouver with a women’s-only race and a start list full of interesting question marks. Georgia Taylor-Brown looks like one of the favourites, especially with her strength on the bike and current form. Julie Derron and Kate Waugh are also major names to watch, while Lucy Byram, Taylor Spivey, Lydia Russell and others could all shape the race. Paula Findlay is also racing after her Ironman Lake Placid win, and with the race taking place in Canada, there is plenty of excitement around seeing what she can do after such a strong full-distance debut. Race Preview: Ironman Kalmar Ironman Kalmar is the final Ironman Pro Series race before the World Championship races, with Kona slots and points still on the line. On the men’s side, the field includes Jonas Schomburg, Matthew Marquardt, Antonio Benito López, Greg Barnaby, Trevor Foley, Matt Hanson, Cameron Wurf and more. With several athletes already qualified for Kona, the slots could roll, but the Pro Series points still make this a very important race. Matthew Marquardt comes in after a strong season and fresh off the podcast interview in Episode 141, while Jonas Schomburg is still looking for the kind of full-distance performance that matches his front-end swim-bike strength. Trevor Foley is another major name to watch as he continues chasing Pro Series points. On the women’s side, Laura Philipp is the clear name to watch if she is on form. Jackie Hering, Katrine Græsbøll Christensen, Rachel Zelinskis and Sarah Svensk add depth, but if Laura races like the athlete we know she can be, she will be very hard to beat. Quickfire Q&A Guest of the week? Nick Goldston from That Triathlon Life. Best interview theme? The overlap between creativity, endurance sport, authenticity and progress. Biggest personal race update? Jenna-Caer winning the provincial duathlon championship and qualifying for Worlds. Biggest T100 Vancouver storyline? Paula Findlay racing in Canada after her Ironman Lake Placid breakthrough. Biggest Kalmar storyline? Final Kona slots, Pro Series points and another chance to see Matthew Marquardt and Jonas Schomburg test themselves before Kona. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Guest, Nick Goldston Presented by @maunaapparel Based on the uploaded Episode 142 transcript. Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) are joined by special guest Matthew Marquardt. Matthew talks about his rapid rise in triathlon, from swimming at Princeton and biking across the country during COVID, to winning Kona as an age grouper, turning pro, balancing medical school at Ohio State, and becoming one of the top full-distance athletes in the sport. He shares how he got into triathlon, why he waited before taking his pro card, how he balances racing with medical school, and what finally helped him solve the cramping issues that affected several of his races last season. The episode also dives into his Ironman South Africa win, Cape Epic experience, Ironman Lake Placid performance, and what he believes will matter most heading into Kona. After the interview, Jenna-Caer and Josh recap Ironman 70.3 Boise, where Sam Long delivered a huge performance with a massive bike ride and dominant win, and WTCS London, where Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand continued their incredible form. Highlights • Matthew Marquardt joins the show • From Princeton swimming to professional triathlon • Biking across the country during COVID • Winning Kona as an age grouper • Why Matthew waited before turning pro • Balancing medical school, cancer research and racing • Solving his swim-to-bike cramping issues • Ironman South Africa course record performance • Lessons from Lake Placid heading into Kona • Boise swim conditions and race dynamics • Sam Long’s dominant 70.3 Boise win • Ari Klau’s continued breakthrough season • Kirsten Kasper’s 70.3 victory • Ironman Pro Series standings after Boise • WTCS London wins for Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand • Taylor Knibb’s aggressive bike move • A quick tease of the T100/T50 discussion coming next week Race Breakdown Ironman 70.3 Boise Boise brought rough swim conditions, a big men’s field, and one of Sam Long’s strongest performances yet. After a solid swim in choppy water, Sam went all-in on the bike, set a new course record split, and ran strong enough to finish off a dominant win. On the women’s side, Kirsten Kasper showed her short-course speed can translate to 70.3 racing, running through for the win after a strong swim-bike battle at the front. WTCS London WTCS London delivered more fast, chaotic sprint-distance racing. Matt Hauser continued his standout season with another win, while Cassandre Beaugrand showed again why she is one of the hardest athletes in the world to beat when the race comes down to the run. Quickfire Q&A Guest of the week? Matthew Marquardt. Best interview insight? Matthew treating his cramping issue like a research problem and solving it one variable at a time. Biggest Boise storyline? Sam Long riding without a bike computer, racing by feel, and absolutely sending it. Best WTCS storyline? Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand continuing to look like the class of the field. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Guest, Matthew Marquardt Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Josh (@joshmvernon) and Fede (@fedemultisport) are joined by guest co-host Nicole Falcaro for a full breakdown of Ironman Lake Placid, plus a look ahead to Ironman 70.3 Boise. Nicole was on the ground in Lake Placid, watching the race unfold on course and getting insight from athletes after the finish. She shares what it was like to be there, how lonely and exposed parts of the course can feel, and why time gaps matter so much for the pro women racing long-course. The crew breaks down Paula Findlay’s impressive Ironman debut, Marten Van Riel’s dominant men’s win, Matthew Marquardt’s strong second-place performance, Ben Kanute’s late battle with Jason West, and the Kona qualification stories that shaped the day. They also look ahead to a surprisingly stacked Ironman 70.3 Boise field, with Sam Long, Vincent Luis, Jackson Laundry, Matt Hanson, Ari Klau, Cam Wurf, Hannah Berry, Jackie Hering, Grace Alexander, Lydia Russell and more set to race. Highlights • Nicole Falcaro joins as guest co-host • Fede’s rough week of Yankees losses, Argentina heartbreak, FTP struggles and gel problems • Josh’s SuperTri Long Beach weekend and training update • The impact of first-timers, para athletes and community energy at SuperTri Long Beach • Nicole’s decision to travel last minute to Lake Placid • What it’s like to spectate and give splits on the Ironman Lake Placid course • Why Lake Placid can feel lonely for pro athletes • Paula Findlay’s Ironman debut and Kona qualification • Marta Sánchez backing up another strong Ironman performance • Rachel Zelenskis returning to form after a tough couple of years • Tamara Jewett’s fight and another fast marathon • Chelsea Sodaro validating for Kona • Sam Skold qualifying for Kona as a pro after racing there as an age grouper • Marten Van Riel’s dominant men’s race • Matthew Marquardt’s strong day and solved cramping issues • Ben Kanute’s late move past Jason West • Jason West pushing until the wheels came off • Rudy Von Berg quietly putting together another strong result • Trevor Foley’s difficult day and Pro Series implications • Kona slots rolling deep on both sides • Ironman 70.3 Boise preview • Jackson Laundry’s return to racing • Why Boise could become one of the best 70.3 races of the season • Nicole’s recovery update after labral repair surgery Race Breakdown Ironman Lake Placid Ironman Lake Placid delivered a huge day of racing, with Kona slots, Pro Series points and course records all part of the story. On the women’s side, Paula Findlay made her Ironman debut and looked right at home. Nicole saw her on course and talked about the composure Paula showed throughout the day, even while asking for time gaps and trying to stay fully aware of the race behind her. Paula’s bike strength was always expected to suit Lake Placid, but the big question was how she would handle the marathon in her first full-distance race. She answered that with a steady run and a major win, securing her Kona slot in the process. Marta Sánchez backed up another strong Ironman performance, while Rachel Zelenskis impressed after a tough stretch with injury and recovery. Tamara Jewett once again showed her fight with the fastest run of the day, and Chelsea Sodaro got herself to the finish to validate for Kona. On the men’s side, Marten Van Riel took control early and never really looked under pressure. He swam near the front, took command on the bike, and ran strong to win with a new course record. Matthew Marquardt had another excellent race, finishing second after riding incredibly well and backing it up with a strong marathon. The crew also talks about his cramping issues, what he believes caused them, and why Lake Placid was a big confirmation race for him. Behind them, Ben Kanute and Jason West gave us one of the best battles of the day. Jason pushed hard and looked like he might run onto the podium, but Ben stayed composed, smelled blood late, and moved past him for third. The race also had big Kona qualification implications. Several athletes already had their slots, which meant the rolldown went deep and gave a few major names the ticket they needed. Ironman 70.3 Boise Preview Ironman 70.3 Boise is shaping up to be much more exciting than expected. On the men’s side, the field includes Sam Long, Vincent Luis, Jackson Laundry, Ari Klau, Matt Hanson, Cam Wurf, Leonard Arnold, Sam Osborne and more. With several athletes still chasing 70.3 Worlds qualification, the race could be aggressive from the start. The crew talks about how a possible wetsuit swim could change the race dynamics, especially for someone like Sam Long. If the swim keeps the field closer together, Boise could turn into a massive run battle with four or five athletes still in contention late. Jackson Laundry is another major name to watch as he returns from injury and comes into the race after a strong training block. Nicole gives some insight into where he’s at and why this could be a good race for him. On the women’s side, the start list includes Hannah Berry, Jackie Hering, Hannah De Vet, Grace Alexander, Lydia Russell, Kate Curran, Rebecca Clarke and Lisa Perterer, who is currently listed to back up after Lake Placid. With several strong runners and athletes coming in fresh, the women’s race could also come down to who has the legs late. Quickfire Q&A Guest co-host of the week? Nicole Falcaro joins after being on course at Ironman Lake Placid. Biggest Lake Placid takeaway? Paula Findlay looked completely ready for full-distance racing in her Ironman debut. Best men’s storyline? Marten Van Riel dominating the race and Matthew Marquardt proving he can execute without the cramping issues. Best late-race battle? Ben Kanute running past Jason West for third after Jason pushed himself right to the limit. Biggest Boise question? Can the wetsuit swim keep Sam Long close enough to make this a true run battle? Most interesting Boise comeback story? Jackson Laundry returning to racing and potentially being right in the mix. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Guest co-host, Nicole Falcaro Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. 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Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon) and Fede (@fedemultisport) catch up on training, racing, World Cup energy, Tour de France excitement and the latest drama in the triathlon world. Fede recaps the Mexico City Half Marathon, Josh checks in on his build toward 70.3 Nice and the Berlin Marathon, and Jenna-Caer shares an update on open water swim nights in Calgary ahead of Ironman 70.3 Calgary. From there, the crew looks back at Challenge Roth, where Sam Laidlow defended his title with a new long-distance world best, Rico Bogen delivered a huge full-distance debut, and Alana Seifert shocked the women’s field with a breakthrough win. The episode also covers a chaotic Ironman 70.3 Swansea, WTCS Hamburg, the Mixed Relay qualification picture, and a full preview of Ironman Lake Placid, where Kona slots, Pro Series points and big-name matchups are all on the line. Highlights • Fede’s Mexico City Half Marathon recap • Why triathletes may have an edge on strength-based run courses • Josh’s build toward 70.3 Nice and Berlin • Heat training, treadmill workouts and staying healthy through big blocks • Jenna-Caer’s open water swim nights in Calgary • Challenge Roth’s massive race atmosphere • Sam Laidlow defending his title and setting a new long-distance world best • Kristian Blummenfelt chasing from behind • Rico Bogen’s impressive full-distance debut • What Roth means for the Kona conversation • Alana Seifert’s breakthrough women’s win • Lucy Charles-Barclay’s outfit change in T2 • Kat Matthews battling stomach issues and still finishing strong • Ironman 70.3 Swansea chaos with cows, crashes and course concerns • WTCS Hamburg wins and Olympic qualification storylines • France securing a Mixed Relay spot for LA 2028 • Ironman Lake Placid women’s and men’s race previews • Kona qualification pressure late in the season Race Breakdown Challenge Roth Challenge Roth delivered another massive race day, with huge crowds, fast times and plenty of Kona storylines. On the men’s side, Sam Laidlow did exactly what Sam Laidlow does: swim near the front, ride aggressively, and make everyone else chase. Kristian Blummenfelt tried to run him down, but Laidlow held it together and defended his title with a new long-distance world best. Rico Bogen was one of the biggest surprises of the day, going incredibly fast in his first full-distance race and showing he could be a major name if he continues in long-course racing. On the women’s side, the race did not play out the way most people expected. Alana Seifert had a breakthrough performance, riding strong, running well, and beating some of the biggest names in the sport. Lucy Charles-Barclay finished second, Daisy Davies continued her strong season, and Kat Matthews pushed through stomach issues to finish fourth. Ironman 70.3 Swansea Ironman 70.3 Swansea turned into one of the stranger races of the weekend. On the women’s side, Indie Lee looked in control for much of the race before being held up by cows on course and later crashing near the final 10K. That opened the door for Lizzie Rayner to take the win. On the men’s side, Harry Palmer made it three Swansea wins in a row, but one of the biggest stories was Mika Noodt’s crash while leading the race. The course setup, age group traffic, road conditions and coverage challenges all became major talking points. WTCS Hamburg WTCS Hamburg brought more fast and furious short-course racing. In the men’s race, Matt Hauser continued his incredible form, winning his third straight Hamburg title. This time, he did it differently, sitting in the group before making his move late and showing he can win in more than one way. On the women’s side, Leonie Periault made it back-to-back Hamburg wins, while Lisa Tertsch and Tilda Månsson helped shape the final run battle. The Mixed Relay was also a major storyline, with France taking the win and securing qualification for LA 2028. The relay format once again showed how fast, chaotic and exciting short-course racing can be. Ironman Lake Placid Preview Ironman Lake Placid is up next, with four men’s and four women’s Kona slots available. On the women’s side, the big story is Paula Findlay making her full-distance debut. With her bike strength, experience and tactical racing, she could be a huge factor, but the marathon is still the big unknown. Chelsea Sodaro also returns to validate for Kona, while Lisa Perterer, Tamara Jewett, Grace Thek and Marta Sánchez add even more intrigue. On the men’s side, Martin Van Riel looks like one of the biggest names to watch, but the field has depth with Matthew Marquardt, Rudy Von Berg, Trevor Foley, Kristian Høgenhaug, Frederic Funk, Jason West, Ben Kanute, Cameron Wurf, Cody Beals and more. Lake Placid is never an easy course, and with the swim strength, hilly bike, tough run and late-season Kona pressure, this could be one of the more unpredictable races of the season. Quickfire Q&A Biggest Roth takeaway? Sam Laidlow is clearly still a major Kona threat, but the dynamics will change when the Norwegians are racing together. Biggest women’s Roth surprise? Alana Seifert taking the win and making a huge jump in performance. Most chaotic Swansea moment? Cows on course, crashes, rough roads and Mika Noodt hitting an ambulance while leading. Best WTCS storyline? Matt Hauser showing he can win from the front or wait and strike late. Biggest Lake Placid question? Can Paula Findlay turn her 70.3 strength into a full-distance win in her Ironman debut? Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! 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Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon) and Fede (@fedemultisport) catch up on training, racing, World Cup energy, Tour de France excitement and a very strange weekend in long-course triathlon. Josh recaps his local triathlon turned duathlon, including a fogged-out swim, a hard run-bike-run effort, and another year of lowering his time on a familiar course. Jenna-Caer shares stories from Montreal after catching up with Alberto Contador and checking out the expansion of his bike brand, Aurum. From there, the crew dives into a chaotic race weekend, including the cancellation of Ironman 70.3 Nice due to extreme heat, the shortened Ironman Frankfurt format, and the debate around how shortened races should count toward Kona qualification and Ironman Pro Series points. The episode wraps with a full preview of Challenge Roth, where Kat Matthews and Lucy Charles-Barclay headline the women’s race, and Kristian Blummenfelt, Sam Laidlow, Jonas Schomburg, Patrick Lange, Rico Bogen and Magnus Ditlev make the men’s race one of the most exciting full-distance matchups of the season. Highlights • Fede’s World Cup fever in Mexico City • Josh’s annual race turning into a duathlon • What it feels like to bike hard after running hard • Jenna-Caer’s trip to Montreal with Alberto Contador and Aurum Bikes • Ironman 70.3 Nice being cancelled due to extreme heat • The tragic accident following the cancelled Nice race weekend • Ironman Frankfurt being shortened to a full swim, 125K bike and half marathon run • Casper Stornes and Gustav Iden making another Norwegian statement • Magnus Ditlev securing his Kona slot and backing up at Challenge Roth • Jamie Riddle’s swim cap fin and wrong-bag moment in T2 • Whether shortened races should receive full Pro Series points • Kona qualification and Ironman Pro Series ranking movement • Challenge Roth women’s preview with Kat Matthews and Lucy Charles-Barclay • Challenge Roth men’s preview with Kristian Blummenfelt, Sam Laidlow, Jonas Schomburg, Patrick Lange and Rico Bogen • The possibility of fast times and record attempts at Roth • How Roth shapes the conversation heading toward Kona Race Breakdown Ironman 70.3 Nice Cancellation The weekend started with the cancellation of Ironman 70.3 Nice due to the extreme heatwave in Europe. The decision came from local authorities, with concerns around medical support, infrastructure, volunteers, athletes and the broader pressure already being placed on the region. The cancellation was frustrating for athletes, especially age groupers who had travelled and trained for the event, but the crew also discussed the wider safety picture and how race-day decisions become much bigger than just the athletes on the start line. Ironman Frankfurt Ironman Frankfurt still went ahead, but in a shortened format because of the heat. The swim stayed the full distance, the bike was cut to 125K, and the run became a half marathon. The swim was non-wetsuit and extremely warm, which kept a large group together early. On the bike, Nathan Guerbeur took the race on from the front, while the Norwegians stayed controlled and positioned themselves well for the run. Once onto the run, Casper Stornes took over and looked strong in the heat, with Gustav Iden also moving through for a major result. The race created big changes in the men’s Ironman Pro Series standings and brought up a bigger question: should shortened races count the same when it comes to Pro Series points and Kona slots? Challenge Roth Preview Challenge Roth is shaping up to be one of the biggest races of the season. On the women’s side, Kat Matthews and Lucy Charles-Barclay give the race a completely different dynamic. Lucy brings the front-end swim and bike pressure, while Kat has been running incredibly well and looks ready to chase from behind. Daisy Davies, Fenella Langridge and Alana Seifert also add depth and could shape the race early. On the men’s side, Kristian Blummenfelt enters as one of the biggest names to watch, but he’ll have serious company. Sam Laidlow, Jonas Schomburg, Patrick Lange, Rico Bogen and Magnus Ditlev all bring different strengths, which could make the swim-bike dynamics very interesting before the marathon decides the race. Quickfire Q&A Biggest race-weekend shock? Ironman 70.3 Nice being cancelled due to extreme heat and local safety concerns. Strangest race format? Ironman Frankfurt becoming a full swim, 125K bike and half marathon run. Biggest Frankfurt question? How much should a shortened race count toward Pro Series points and Kona qualification? Most unexpected gear moment? Jamie Riddle racing with the swim cap fin setup and then grabbing the wrong run bag in T2. Biggest Roth storyline? Kat Matthews vs Lucy Charles-Barclay on the women’s side, and Kristian Blummenfelt testing himself against a stacked men’s field. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. 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Send us Fan Mail This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) catch up on training, racing, coaching moments, and another packed weekend in triathlon. Josh recaps a busy week after Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, including an open water swim race, pacing one of his athletes to a huge 10K PR, and taking his first local KOM. Jenna-Caer shares a training update, talks duathlon qualification plans, and teases a major announcement coming for MNA Coaching. From there, the episode dives into Ironman 70.3 Elsinore, where Marten Van Riel kept his perfect 70.3 record alive and Kat Matthews fought her way back into the Ironman Pro Series conversation. The crew also breaks down WTCS Quiberon, a huge weekend for France with wins in the men’s race, women’s race, and Mixed Relay. The episode wraps with a look ahead to Ironman Frankfurt, where Kona slots, Pro Series points, heat, tactics, and the return of major full-distance names are all on the line. Highlights • Josh’s post-Happy Valley recovery week • Open water swim practice and racing for a cause • Pacing an athlete to a big 10K PR • The difference between run and bike heart rate zones • Jenna-Caer’s duathlon qualification plans • A major MNA Coaching announcement coming next week • Marten Van Riel staying undefeated over the 70.3 distance • Kat Matthews running through the field to win Ironman 70.3 Elsinore • Jamie Riddle and Ben Fah picking up 70.3 Worlds spots • Fenella Langridge continuing her comeback • Ironman Pro Series ranking movement after Elsinore • WTCS Quiberon men’s, women’s, and Mixed Relay recap • Dorian Coninx winning in front of the French crowd • Cassandre Beaugrand showing her class again • France dominating the Mixed Relay on home soil • Alex Yee’s continued struggle to return to WTCS form • Ironman Frankfurt preview with Casper Stornes, Gustav Iden, Magnus Ditlev, Vincent Luis and more • Kona qualification pressure and race dynamics heading into Frankfurt • 70.3 Worlds Chattanooga qualification strategy for age groupers Race Breakdown Ironman 70.3 Elsinore The men’s race came down to another masterclass from Marten Van Riel. After a bit of swim-start chaos, he stayed near the front, broke away on the bike with Valdemar Solok, and eventually pulled clear on the run to take the win and secure his Nice qualification. Jamie Riddle also had a much-needed solid race and picked up his 70.3 Worlds slot, while several other major names continued to chase qualification late in the season. On the women’s side, the front group made Kat Matthews work for it. The swim was aggressive, the bike stayed competitive, and Kat came off the bike with real time to make up. Once onto the run, she flipped the race, moved through the field, and took a big win for her Ironman Pro Series campaign. WTCS Quiberon Quiberon was a massive weekend for France. In the men’s race, Dorian Coninx returned to the top step with a dramatic sprint finish on home soil. The race came down to the final blue carpet turn, where Coninx took advantage and finished it off in front of the French crowd. In the women’s race, Cassandre Beaugrand showed again why she is so hard to beat when she is on form. After a large group came together off the bike, the race turned into a run battle, with Beaugrand and Tilda Månsson pulling clear before Beaugrand kicked away late. France completed the weekend sweep in the Mixed Relay, winning without even using Beaugrand. The result showed just how much depth France has heading into the LA Olympic cycle. Ironman Frankfurt Preview Ironman Frankfurt is up next, and the men’s race has major Kona implications. Casper Stornes, Gustav Iden, Magnus Ditlev, Vincent Luis, Gregor Barnaby, Joe Skipper, Antonio Benito López and several other big names are expected to line up. With six Kona slots available and plenty of athletes still chasing qualification, the race could get aggressive early. The swim could produce a massive front group, which means the opening stages of the bike may be chaotic as athletes fight for position under the 20-metre draft rule. Add in a hot forecast, possible storms, and a deep field of strong bikers and runners, and Frankfurt could become one of the most interesting full-distance races of the season. Quickfire Q&A Biggest training takeaway? Don’t use run heart rate zones for the bike. Bike threshold is usually lower, and getting it wrong can wreck your training and racing. Best coaching moment? Josh pacing one of his athletes to a five-minute 10K PR. Biggest Frankfurt question? Can the Norwegians control the race, or will Magnus Ditlev, Vincent Luis, and the athletes still chasing Kona slots shake things up? Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. 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Send us Fan Mail Episode 136: Happy Valley Battles, Cairns Breakthroughs and Equipment Chaos This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) recap a busy weekend in triathlon, from Josh’s race at Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley to Jenna-Caer’s fun-run weekend at the Banff 10K. The episode dives into the Happy Valley pro races, with a major men’s battle, a dominant women’s performance, and plenty of Ironman Pro Series movement. The crew also touches on Ironman Cairns, Taylor Knibb’s latest time trial title, Joe Skipper’s crank length drama, and the equipment checks every athlete should be doing before race day. Highlights • Jenna-Caer’s Banff 10K fun-run weekend • Josh’s Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley race recap • The Mauna Apparel team atmosphere on course • Why Happy Valley felt like a true St. George-style replacement • A huge head-to-head battle in the men’s race • Morgan Pearson’s race-altering bike mechanical • Paula Findlay controlling the women’s race from the bike • Ironman Cairns delivering two first-time Ironman winners • Ironman Hamburg course sabotage discussion • Taylor Knibb winning another US time trial national title • Ironman 70.3 Elsinore preview • Joe Skipper’s crank length issue • Why power meters, tire pressure, bolts, chains and drivetrain checks matter Race Breakdown Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley The men’s race came down to an exciting 70.3 battle. An early bike mechanical took one of the pre-race favourites out of contention, while the front group reshuffled throughout the bike. Once the run started, the race became a true head-to-head battle before the winning move came with about 5K to go. On the women’s side, the race was controlled from the bike. A strong ride created the gap, and from there it became about managing the run and holding the lead to the finish. Ironman Cairns Ironman Cairns delivered two first-time Ironman winners and another reminder of how quickly long-course racing can change. The men’s race was controlled from the bike, while the women’s race shifted dramatically on the run after the early leader was forced to withdraw. Ironman 70.3 Elsinore Preview Ironman 70.3 Elsinore is shaping up to be an important race for 70.3 World Championship qualification and Pro Series points. On the men’s side, several major names are still chasing their Nice qualification spots, which should make for aggressive racing. On the women’s side, Kat Matthews looks like the athlete to beat as she returns to racing and looks to rebuild her Pro Series momentum. Quickfire Q&A Best personal race-weekend moment? Jenna-Caer running Banff for fun and actually enjoying the views. Big Happy Valley takeaway? It was a tough, honest course that created great racing. Best men’s race storyline? A head-to-head run battle that came down to the final few kilometres. Best women’s race storyline? A controlled bike performance setting up the win. What the F of the week? The Ironman Hamburg course sabotage with metal and glass reportedly placed on the bike course. Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisport Presented by @maunaapparel Support the show Stay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected]   https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/