The Triathlon Show

What else would there be to talk about this week? The boys make their picks, talk about how they think the race will shake out and who will surprise. Short and sweet this week. Happy Kona week!

The boys are back from a short hiatus and have a packed episode. They start by recapping Tony's multi-day stage race in Canada. They follow that up by discussing Salomon becoming a title sponsor with Ironman and what that means for the future. They go over all of the incredible performances at 70.3 Worlds and what are the implications as we near Kona. They also go over Boston making a statement that the penalties for downhill races could change. Are they doing away with the penalty? Making it harder? They close out by talking about a few unfortunate mishaps in...

This week the guys do some brief catch up, but get right into some logistics when it comes to televising a race. How close is too close and do we need all these cameras? They also discuss the recent half marathon world record and will it fall again quickly. Is a marathon world record looming as well? Short and sweet this week.

This week the guys waste no time and start by discussing the recent pricing for Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. Are we doomed to keep this inflation going? They also shift gears and discuss the recent conrtroversy surrounding the WNBA, Sophie Cunningham and trans rights when it comes to sports. Should there just be one league, one division? Where is the line drawn? They finish it up by discussing the most recent hybrid runfluencer making a marathon they didn't register for about themselves.

After a short hiatus, what they are calling a summer break, Austin and Tony are back. The boys start by catching up about some racing that Tony has been doing. They get into the discussion about carious cooling tech and if it's worth it. They also discuss the newly announced lottery pool for the Boston Marathon. Should Boston just be for the elite? They also cover the new mile reocrd set by Josh Kerr and what it means moving forward. The guys close it out by discussing Ironman's recently cancelled and shortened races based on adverse conditions.

The boys had a lot to catch up on this week. Tony and Austin start with talking about the Ironman Hamburg suspected sabotage of the bike course and Austin isn't convinced. The guys also discuss new equipment being brought into the sport which seems like a money grab. The guys segway into the most recently added World Major Marathon in Cape Town and divert to a heated debate over Kona vs the World Majors. They wrap up the show by talking about the cancellation of races at Hyrox NY this past weekend and how it was all handled.

This week, the boys go over a plethora of different topics. They discuss the issue of burnt feet and blisters that occurred at Ironman Lanzarote over the past weekend leading to some athletes leaving without skin on the bottoms of their feet. They also talk about the Enhanced Games and if they were shocked by results. They also go over the recent push from Chinese running shoe brands. Would you be willing to try a lesser known brand if the price was right?

This week Tony and Austin revisit the feud between Cam and Sage. They discuss both points of view and if there is possibly any middle ground for both clean and doping athletes to compete. They also get into the recent news surrounding the uncertainty with the 70.3 World Championships taking place in Nice as intended. The boys also discuss the recent tragedies and court cases taking place with so many reckless kids on e bikes. Will something be done or is this the new norm?

This week, Tony and Austin are back with another big one. They cover all the topics they missed last week with a recap of their weekend at the OC Marathon. The boys talk about the recent breaking of the 2 hour barrier in the marathon and if they think the athletes are clean. Are there things that we don't know about as the general public? Are these small groups just that good? They also discuss the Sage v Cam drama that has developed over the last few weeks. The boys also do a brief wrapup of the Cocodona 250 that happened...

Big episode this week! The boys are back and have stories to tell. The guys begin by talking about Tony's back-to-back marathon weekends. They discuss their thoughts on the controversial Nike ad at Boston. Then the boys go over Austin's disappointing results at Ironman Texas and touch on some events that occured at the race. Buckle in for a long one.

This week, Austin and Tony cover the racing that happened over the weekend at Oceanside 70.3. Who performed well, who faltered, and a few surprises. They then move on to an influencer who is constantly making headlines, and not necessarily in a positive way. They also discuss the controversy surrounding Emma Bates and her former sponsor, UCan, who dropped her for reasons that they discuss. They close out by going over some upcoming racing and what to look forward to.

Big week this week. Tony and Austin jump right into it with an road rage incident that happened over the weekend involving some local cyclists. They discuss the ramifications and their own personal experiences with motorists. The boys then get into the recent release of the TUE lists that were released. They discuss what exemptions were given and are they necessary, as well as some people who are not for it. The boys then wrap up the show by discussing last weekend's racing in Geelong, while also previewing this upcoming weekend in Oceanside.

In the second episode of the week, Tony and Austin start by discussing the debauchery that is college sports and NIL deals. They talk about whether it is right or wrong for college athletes to be making millions of dollars, or if the schools are to blame. They then get into some of the racing over the past weekend and the weekend to come. There are some stacked start lists that they are really excited for. They wrap it up by talking about sponsorships and who or who is not deserving of sponsorships. Is it about talent or following?<...

This week, Chris is back to discuss where he has been and what has been going on in life. The guys talk about his schedule, priorities, and life goals. They go over his aspirations, how he has or has not been training, what day-to-day life is looking like and if he plans to get back to tri life. Tune in to find out all the details.

This week, Tony and Austin debrief on the weekend at the LA Marathon. They talk about their own experiences, as well as the drama with the men's pro race. They follow that by getting into Ironman New Zealand, but more importantly, some of the nutrition tactics that took place. They also talk about the half-marathon world record falling again, and close out with some running brand gossip and drama.

In this week's episode Tony and Austin start off with talking about their annual rejection into the NY Marathon. They talk about the course and what makes it special, or not so special. They then jump into the first Ironman Pro Series race of the season; Ironman New Zealand. They note who is going to impress and who might have a hard day. To wrap up they discuss the debacle at the women's US Road Half-Marathon race in Atlanta which resulted in the would-be winner (and podium) being led off course.

This week, the boys start off with a recap of Tony's half marathon in Ventura. He achieved a lifetime best...on a downhill course. Does it count? They also discussed friend of the show, Michael, and his recent race that placed him on the podium. The fellas also discuss Ironman banning the Meta glasses in races and how the new drafting rules actually impact the age-group field.

This week Austin and Tony catch up on the weekend of Surf City and how Tony's races went. He discusses some banditting that he and the race directors noticed, as well as some logistical issues. They then get into the astronomically high race prices for Ironman-branded events and if they are getting their money's worth. They finish up by talking about PTO purchasing the Challenge Events company, but not purchasing Challenge Roth, with a quick preview of the upcoming Black Canyons Ultra race.

This week Tony and Austin ping pong back and forth on a number of different topics. They start with some upcoming Surf City weekend talk and possibly some new shoes to debut for Tony. They also cover what are the effects of the new 20 meter draft field for the pros and will this come to the age groupers. They also discuss some current events in the sports world.

This week Tony and Austin ping pong back and forth on a smattering of different topics. They start with the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix and all of the records that are falling. They also get into a discussion about the infamous Yasso workout. Are you doing it correctly? They close everything out by going over a few options for bikes as a newcomer to the sport. What to look out for and what to prioritize.

Short and sweet this week. Tony and Austin get into the details of the 12 versus 20 meter draft rule that we could soon be seeing in Ironman branded events. Is it favoring anyone? Is it making the sport more fair? Does it matter? Also, the boys circle back to the Truett Hanes OTQ discussion and why people care at all that he set an audacious goal.

The boys are back with a long one...episode that is. Tony and Austin get caught up on what has been happening in the new year and aging as athletes. They get into some audacious goals set by Truett Hanes and if he will be able to accomplish those goals. They finally discuss Austin's Hyrox event and how that went. To wrap up the mish-mash of a podcast the boys talk doping bans and the advancements, or lack thereof, in aerodynamics.

In this week's episode Tony and Austin discuss the debacle that is Austin's Wahoo Kickr Shift Bike. Will he ever get a rideable unit? Also, they go over Tony's dream bike build. The good, the bad and the ugly of his experience. Was it worth it?

Surprise episode this week. Tony and Austin start off by going over some customizable tri suit talk and what choices there are out there. They segway into the newly updated Kona qualifying standards that now separate the male and female performance pool. Who are the winners and losers? Is this a step forward? Is Ironman achieving their goal? All that and more in this episode.

In this week's much-awaited episode, Tony and Austin get into Tony's race in Marbella. From the travel to race day, it was eventful to say the least. The boys then discuss the debacle that was T100 Dubai and the issues during the men's race. Who were the losers and winners of the event?

Lots going on in this week's episode. The guys go all over the place. They start with Tony's new bike build and if he will debut it in Marbella. The boys also discuss if Kona is too difficult of a course to display the best racers each year. They then segway from that to where the age-graded results are going now that we have a handful of races to gather data from. Is it moving in the right direction? What is the actual fix to equality?

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In this week's episode Austin and Tony start off with a tangent regarding motorized vehicles riding on the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) and if they should be allowed there or not. They follow that with some discussions about the Chicago Marathon and their excitement for American distance running. They then wrap up with discussing the fireworks and carnage that took place in Kona this past weekend. Was it one of the best races of all time?

It's Kona week. Tony and Austin breakdown the Ironman World Championships in Kona this week, but they start off the show with a bit of marathon talk. Chicago Marathon is also this weekend with a bunch of heavy hitters in the men's race. Will the American record finally fall?

The guys then jump into how they think the women's race in Kona will play out. It has been two years since the women have been here and there is a stacked field ready to take it on. They give picks, predictions and things they are excited for.<...

This week Austin chats with return guest and recent Ironman Maryland Winner, Guglielmo Schiavoni. They go over Gu's build into the race, race morning, and how everything on the course unfolded to lead him to a blistering time of 8:26:46. From jellyfish to the face, strong headwinds, and even a bit of rain, the race had a lot to offer. Listen in as they recap Gu's incredible day and victory.

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In this week's episode, Tony and Austin recap the men's Ironman World Championship in Nice. They talk about the expectations they had going into the race and how things actually unfolded. The boys also discuss the controversies that seem to keep popping up about Hayden. Is it cheating? Who is to blame? To wrap it up, the boys discuss some recent racing at the Track and Field World Championships and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's incredible performance, as well as other athletes' performances.

In this week's episode all three of the fellas are in attendance to talk some racing that took place over the weekend and upcoming racing. Chris talks about his podium and 2026 World Champ qualifying performance in Santa Cruz. He talks about his approach to the race and what he could change for next time. Austin also talks about his much less impressive performance in Wisconsin. He discusses the challenges he faced and how he is feeling after the race. The boys then finish up with their thoughts and predictions for the Ironman World Championships in Nice this weekend.

In this week's episode Tony and Austin catch up on life and discuss the Marbella 70.3 bike course which was recently revealed. They give their thoughts on the challenges it brings and whether they should be welcomed or shot down. Chris makes a surprise appearance out of nowhere and discusses how his training has been going. The boys close out on discussing the upcoming T100 French Riviera and how they think things will shake out. The boys also talk about multi-time guest and friend of the show, Brent Detta. Brent was recently hit by a car while out on a...

In this week's episode the boys discuss Tony's big victory over the weekend at the June Lake Triathlon Aquabike. They go over the course and his experience. They also get into the first full-distance races under the new age-graded standards for Kona. Are they liking the changes? Are they feeling optimistic? Also, they discuss stolen bikes from IM Copenhagen this weekend and what can be done to help that. They wrap up this week with some tales from SART.

This week Tony and Austin breakdown the weekend of racing at T100 London. They discuss how impressive the women's race was, as well as who is looking like a favorite with championship season around the corner. The boys also talk about cancelling races and what it means for the longevity of the organization. Is it sustainable?

In this week's episode, Tony and Austin preview the T100 London race taking place this weekend. They give their thoughts for picks, as well as discuss the rumor of T100 petitioning to be an Olympic sport. They discuss whether they think it makes sense and would it work. The guys also go over some of the results from the 2025 US Track and Field Championships that went on over the weekend. There were some exciting races and some off the track drama. Listen in as they cover it all.

In this week's episode, Tony and Austin talk Anne Haug's retirement and the wave of athletes entering and exiting the sport at the moment. They also take a tangent on aero testing and the effects of its evolvement in the sport. The guys then get onto Race Ranger and the data being released from Challenge Roth. Is it helpful? Are we using this to the full potential? The boys also touch on the recent announcement regarding former WR holder in the marathon, Ruth Chepngetich, getting popped for doping. Is anyone shocked?

In this week's episode, we have two special guests: Chris Sakacs and Jacob Downey. Chris and Jacob are two competitive age-group triathletes with several races at all distances between them. These two friends and training partners took each other on at Ironman 70.3 Oregon this past weekend. They come on the show to discuss their head-to-head matchup and their overall experience in the race.

In this week's episode Austin and Tony have quite a bit to catch up on with all of the racing that has passed by. They start with Roth and Sam Laidlow's performance "out of nowhere". They discuss whether Laura Philip can be challenged right now and who might be able to. They also discuss the refereeing debacles that took place in Frankfurt and give their take on how these things should be handled. To wrap up, they talk about the new qualifying standards for Ironman World Championships and where this could be headed.

In this week's episode Austin and Tony discuss the positives and negatives from the Breaking 4 project. They talk about if Nike missed the mark and what they would like to see next. The fellas also talk about the cancellation of T100 Las Vegas and the race being moved to Wongollong. Is T100 doomed? Is this a good move? What happens for the Grand Final? The boys also preview IM Frankfurt and what their expectations are for the weekend.

We did it. Episode 100! In the century episode the boys cover the latest news regarding the time penalty for running certain net downhill marathon courses. The guys also field some fan questions.