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  • Episode 151: What Comes After Kona? New Races, Challenge Roth and Off-Season Training

    Episode 151: What Comes After Kona? New Races, Challenge Roth and Off-Season Training
    Oct 21 2026
    Send us Fan MailThe World Championships are behind us, but apparently triathletes are incapable of actually taking an off-season.This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) catch up after the chaos of Kona and look ahead at what comes next.Josh is recovering from Berlin, preparing to pace the New York City Marathon and suddenly talking about doing his first full IRONMAN. Jenna-Caer has landed a Challenge Roth spot, which means the return to triathlon training has officially begun after a year spent racing pretty much everything except triathlon.They also get into post-marathon recovery, strength training, coaching yourself versus hiring a coach, what athlete data can actually tell us, the lingering fallout from Kona, professional athletes choosing whether to finish or DNF, new IRONMAN race announcements and what is happening with the rest of the T100 season.Highlights• Josh’s recovery after the Berlin Marathon• Getting ready to pace the New York City Marathon• Why easy really needs to mean easy after a major race• Strength training during the off-season• Heavy strength before bike sessions• Low-cadence bike work for strength and durability• Josh considering his first full-distance IRONMAN• IRONMAN 70.3 Lake George entering the calendar• The rumoured IRONMAN Montana race• Jenna-Caer getting a Challenge Roth spot• Returning to the pool after months away from swimming• How strength and core work can improve swim body position• Should a triathlon coach coach themselves?• What athletes actually want from their coaches• Using TrainingPeaks data, heart rate, power and decoupling to spot problems• Post-Kona reactions from professional athletes• The debate around finishing versus DNFing as a professional• How the IRONMAN Pro Series changes that decision• The financial reality of racing Kona as a professional• T100’s long gap between races• Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Qatar Grand Final• Influencer racing and where promotion crosses into clickbait• Matt Choi going sub-10 at IRONMAN California• Supertri’s approach to clubs and community• Team Mauna chasing the top of Division One• The 2027 Team Mauna Cozumel training camp• New IRONMAN 70.3 races in Lake George and Utah• And, somehow, backyard ultra racing enters the conversationPost-Kona RealityThe Kona buzz is starting to fade, but the reactions from professional athletes continue.Some athletes have spoken about disappointment or even embarrassment when their race did not live up to what they knew they were capable of.That also brings up a bigger conversation around DNFs.For a professional athlete, finishing is not always as simple as proving you are mentally tough enough to reach the line.If continuing a bad race compromises recovery and prevents an athlete from racing for prize money a few weeks later, there is a legitimate financial decision involved.The IRONMAN Pro Series changes that equation.With significant season-ending prize money available, simply reaching the finish can potentially move an athlete several positions in the standings and dramatically increase their payout.Solveig Løvseth’s fight to the finish in Kona was the ultimate example of how much those points can matter.The Cost of Racing KonaKona is not cheap.Even professional athletes who receive race access still have travel, accommodation, food, equipment and professional licensing expenses.For athletes outside the very top of the sport, showing up to a World Championship can mean spending thousands of dollars with no guarantee of earning anything back.The crew discusses whether World Championship prize purses should potentially pay deeper into the professional field as the cost of competing continues to climb.Where Did the T100 Momentum Go?After a huge championship stretch in triathlon, the T100 calendar suddenly feels very quiet.The next races are:Dubai, November 14Saudi Arabia, November 28Qatar Grand Final, December 11The extended gaps make it difficult to maintain a season-long narrative, particularly after the energy generated by 70.3 Worlds and Kona.Team Mauna Is Coming for Division OneTeam Mauna is growing again for 2027, and apparently the group has decided it wants a target.After moving from Division Two into Division One, the unofficial goal is now to start chasing the top of the club rankings.The fun part is that every athlete contributes.You don’t need to be chasing podiums or World Championship qualifications. Simply racing under the team name contributes to the club and gives everyone something to rally around.And judging by the team’s World Championship results, things are moving in the right direction.Cozumel Training CampThe Team Mauna training camp is heading back to Cozumel in March.The camp is open to everyone, whether you’re a Team Mauna member or not.The setup includes accommodation at an all-inclusive resort, coaching, supported training, nutrition on course...
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    56 min
  • Episode 150: Kona Chaos, World Champions and One of the Wildest IRONMAN Races Ever

    Episode 150: Kona Chaos, World Champions and One of the Wildest IRONMAN Races Ever
    Oct 14 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 ChampionshipMen’s Top 10Vincent LuisGustav IdenMatthew MarquardtGregory BarnabyPierre Le CorreSam LongJonas SchomburgKristian BlummenfeltYouri KeulenMenno KoolhaasWomen’s Top 10Taylor KnibbLaura PhilippJulie DerronKat MatthewsImogen SimmondsLisa PertererHannah BerrySolveig LøvsethSophie PierreGrace ThekIRONMAN Pro SeriesKona 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 BreakdownIRONMAN 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&APerformance 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.Follow the show📸 @anothertriathlonpodcastHost, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaerJosh, @joshmvernonFede, @fedemultisportPresented by @maunaapparelSupport the showStay connected with ...
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    1 ora e 32 min
  • Episode 149: Kona Race Week, World Championship Predictions and Island Gossip

    Episode 149: Kona Race Week, World Championship Predictions and Island Gossip
    Oct 8 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 crewKona Race WeekKona 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 SwimThe 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 PreviewLucy 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 PicksJosh:Taylor KnibbJulie DerronLucy Charles-BarclayFede:Laura PhilippLucy Charles-BarclayTaylor KnibbJenny:Lucy Charles-BarclayTaylor KnibbPaula FindlayJenna-Caer:Taylor KnibbLucy Charles-BarclayKat MatthewsWomen’s Dark HorsesFede: Marta SanchezJenny: Paula FindlayJosh: Hannah BerryMen’s Race PreviewThe 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 ...
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    1 ora e 21 min
  • Episode 148: WTCS World Champions, Kona Chaos and the Countdown to the Big Island

    Episode 148: WTCS World Champions, Kona Chaos and the Countdown to the Big Island
    Oct 1 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 beginningWTCS Grand Final: WomenCassandre 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 StandingsCassandre BeaugrandBeth PotterGeorgia Taylor-BrownLisa TertschLéonie PériaultWTCS Grand Final: MenThe 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 StandingsVasco VilaçaMatt HauserRicardo BatistaDorian ConinxMiguel HidalgoIronman 70.3 New York CancellationIronman 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 ...
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    57 min
  • Episode 147: French Riviera Fireworks, Ironman Maryland Drama and Kona Stock Watch

    Episode 147: French Riviera Fireworks, Ironman Maryland Drama and Kona Stock Watch
    Sep 22 2026

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    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

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    Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer
    Josh, @joshmvernon
    Fede, @fedemultisport

    Presented by @maunaapparel

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    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 Jennacaer@maunaendurance.com

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    1 ora e 17 min
  • Episode 146: Ironman 70.3 World Championships Recap from Nice

    Episode 146: Ironman 70.3 World Championships Recap from Nice
    Sep 14 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 buildRace BreakdownWomen’s RaceThe 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 RaceThe 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 RaceJosh 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...
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    1 ora e 24 min
  • Episode 145: Live from Ironman 70.3 World Championships Nice with guest Lisa Hassig

    Episode 145: Live from Ironman 70.3 World Championships Nice with guest Lisa Hassig
    Sep 11 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 offCourse BreakdownNice 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 PreviewThe 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 PhilippJosh: Kat Matthews, Laura Philipp, Taylor KnibbJenna-Caer: Julie Derron, Taylor Knibb, Paula FindlayMen’s PreviewThe 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-PriesterJenna-Caer: Jelle Geens, Gustav Iden, Martin Van RielJosh: Martin Van Riel, Hayden Wilde, Gustav IdenQuickfire Q&AGuest 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 ...
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  • Special Episode: Mike Reilly and Finding Your Finish Line

    Special Episode: Mike Reilly and Finding Your Finish Line
    Sep 3 2026
    Send us Fan MailThis 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 strongEpisode BreakdownThe Voice Behind the Finish LineMike 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 AwayAfter 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 LineMike’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 LessonsOne 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 ImpactThe 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&AGuest 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📸 @anothertriathlonpodcastHost, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaerJosh, @joshmvernonFede, @fedemultisportGuest, Mike ReillyPresented by @maunaapparelSupport the showStay 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 Jennacaer@maunaendurance.com https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/
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