Episode 251: IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Preview

One of the last big races of the year is finally here! The IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, we take you through it all, the favorites, the darkhorses, the underdogs, race dynamics and more! Join us as we get ready for raceday in Marbella and the epic racing set to unfold! You'll even hear from one of the favorites as he joins us for a quick chat. 📖 Weekend Recap (0:10-7:20)🌎 70.3 World Championship History and Course Preview (7:25- 23:00)👑 Returning 70.3 World Champions (23:05-35:55)👩 Womens Race Preview (36:00-1:01:20)🧔‍♂️ Mens Race Preview (1:01:20-1:30:50🔥 Hot Takes (1:30:55-1:36:30)🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code ProTriNews15https://wynrepublic.com📊 Special Offer from Training Peakshttps://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews⚡ Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundle🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

BIG NEWS WEEK! We cover it all this week, from the races that happened in Europe and Brazil. To the Imogen Simmonds news including our accounts, the timeline of information as we understood it, amongst some other things. After that we go through the 70.3 start list that dropped and some storylines to follow as we near raceday, also the 2026 IRONMAN racing calendar. Ending the show, like always, with the hot takes! 📖 Wekend Recap (0:10-4:30)🎯 Imogen Simmonds (4:40- 27:20)👑 70.3 World Championship (27:25-47:15)🗓️ 2026 Triathlon Calendar (47:20- 58:00)🤓 Races coming up this weekend (58:10-1:03:15)🔥 Hot Takes (1:03:20-1:28:30)🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code ProTriNews15https://wynrepublic.com📊 Special Offer from Training Peakshttps://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews⚡ Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundle🥽 Enter the giveaway for some new goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

We tackle a bit of the racing that happened in Wollongong over the weekend. Before covering the changes that T100 is making to their races for the 2026 season and beyond, then end the show with all the listener submitted Hot Takes from the IRONMAN WOLD CHAMPIONSHIP in Kona. 📖 Wekend Recap (2:10-24:05)🤠 T100 Deep Dive (24:10- 49:00)🔥Kona Hot Takes (49:05-1:28:30)🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code ProTriNews15https://wynrepublic.com📊 Special Offer from Training Peakshttps://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews⚡ Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundle🥽 Enter the giveaway for some new goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

Fresh off her stunning victory at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Norway’s Solveig Løvseth and her plus boyfriend Sindre sit down to chat with with Talbot Cox, Kyle Glass, and Kaiden Lieto to unpack the race of her life. From swimming roots to the Norwegian system, staying calm when seven minutes down, and the exact moment she realized she could win — this is the unfiltered champion’s story.🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code ProTriNews15https://wynrepublic.com📊 Special Offer from Training Peakshttps://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews⚡ Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundle🥽 Enter the giveaway for some new goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

This episode we take you through the ups the downs, the whirlwinds of the day at the IRONMAN World Championship! Joined by honorary host Kaiden Lieto Everything that happened on the ground and some behind the scenes experiences we each had. 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code ProTriNews15https://wynrepublic.com📊 Special Offer from Training Peakshttps://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews⚡ Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundle🥽 Enter the giveaway for some new goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

The biggest Pro Tri News show ever, filmed live in front of over 200 triathlon fans! This live show captured the energy, chaos, and heart of race week at the Ironman World Championship 2025. We break down the pro women’s field, preview race day predictions, and share behind-the-scenes stories from the island.From big laughs to bold hot takes, this is the raw, unfiltered version of triathlon media.💬 Topics Covered in This Episode:– The biggest live triathlon crowd in Kona history– How the women’s race shapes up for 2025– Who can challenge Lucy Charles and Taylor Knibb– Hot takes from Pat and Mark on pacing, weather, and strategy– Audience Q&A and live fan interaction– Behind-the-scenes Kona stories from the Pro Tri News team🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎯 Presented by Canyon Bicycles – for hosting the event 🎨 Supported by WYN Republic 🏆 Special thanks to:    •    Beth & Luke McKenzie of WYN Republic     •    Roka Multisport – performance swim gear    •    Wove Saddles – handmade performance saddles    •    Lever Movement Treadmills – cutting-edge unweighting treadmill system    •    TrainingPeaks – for powering all our Kona coverage🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code ProTriNews15https://wynrepublic.com📊 Special Offer from Training Peakshttps://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews⚡ Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundle🥽 Enter the giveaway for some new goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

On Day 4 of the Kona Daily Pods, we sit down with two of the sport’s greatest champions — Daniela Ryf and Mirinda Carfrae — joined by host Jenny Fletcher to talk through the mental side of winning in Kona, how Lucy Charles finally broke through, and who they believe will rise as the next Ironman World Champion.The conversation dives deep into:🏆 What it really feels like to win Kona for the first time.💭 The mental pressure that nearly broke them.🔥 Their thoughts on Lucy Charles, Taylor Knibb, and Chelsea Sodaro.🧠 The mind games they used before races.👶 The comeback journey as mothers and mentors in the sport.🌡️ Predictions for race day — and whether we’ll see a new champion crowned.🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code ProTriNews15https://wynrepublic.com📊 Special Offer from Training Peakshttps://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews⚡ Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundle🥽 Enter the giveaway for some new goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

🎧 KONA DAILY POD – DAY 3 | PRESENTED BY TRAININGPEAKSWelcome back to The Kona Daily Pod, your front-row seat to the Ironman World Championship 2025 with the Pro Tri News crew — brought to you by TrainingPeaks, the number one training app in the world.Today, hosts Talbot Cox, Matt Lieto, Kaden Lieto, and Mark Matthews are joined by triathlon royalty — Mirinda Carfrae and Craig Alexander — to dive into what it takes to master the Kona run course.Both world champions share stories of racing down Ali‘i Drive, managing heat, and executing the perfect marathon after 180 kilometers on the bike. From pacing and nutrition to the mental game that defines Kona, these two legends explain how the race is truly won on the run.💬 Topics in this episode:– Mirinda Carfrae’s mindset and pacing through the Energy Lab– Craig Alexander’s strategy for building speed off the bike– How the Kona run has evolved with faster, more aggressive racing– Mental toughness, cooling tactics, and adapting to conditions– Using TrainingPeaks data to dial in pacing and recovery– Reflections on iconic finishes and what separates champions💪 Presented By TrainingPeaks-- Special Offer from Training Peaks And TrainingPeaks has an exclusive offer for Pro Tri News listeners. For a limited time, visit trainingpeaks.com/protrinews for 1 free month of TrainingPeaks Premium. That’s one month of the best training software for free. Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer.https://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNewsSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsWYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.com Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundleEnter the giveaway for the new FORM SMART SWIM 2 goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/ Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

🎧 KONA DAILY POD – DAY 2 | PRESENTED BY TRAININGPEAKSWelcome back to The Kona Daily Pod, your inside look at the Ironman World Championship 2025 with the Pro Tri News crew — brought to you by TrainingPeaks, the number one training app in the world.Today, hosts Talbot Cox, Mark Matthews, Matt Lieto, and Kaiden Lieto sit down with three-time Ironman World Champion Craig "Crowie" Alexander to talk everything bike course and race strategy in Kona.Craig shares how the Hawi winds, nutrition timing, and power management define the race — and why today’s generation of pros ride smarter than ever. The crew also dives into equipment choices, aero setups, and how data tools like TrainingPeaks have changed the way athletes build their race plans.💬 Topics in this episode:– Craig Alexander’s insights on the Kona bike course and modern race tactics– Handling the crosswinds and heat through the Queen K– Balancing power output and fueling strategy– Evolution of bike technology and aero efficiency– How TrainingPeaks transformed race preparation and data analysis– Predictions for the fastest bike splits in 2025These are short daily pods raw, real, and straight from the island. No scripted interviews, no remote setups… just triathlon fans who are actually here in Kona, bringing you the latest every day of race week.💪 Presented By TrainingPeaksSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsWYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.comSpecial Offer from Training Peaks https://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundleEnter the giveaway for the new FORM SMART SWIM 2 goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/ Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show

Welcome to The Kona Daily Pod, your inside look at the IRONMAN World Championship 2025 with the Pro Tri News crew brought to you by TrainingPeaks, the number-one training app in the world.In Day 1, Talbot Cox and Kaiden Lieto discuss everything Kona with Reece Barclay,  coach, husband, and right-hand man to the 2023 world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay.Reece opens up about Lucy’s 2024 season, what it takes to peak for Kona, how he collaborates with coach Dan Lorang, training alongside Marjolaine Pierre, Lucy’s injury comeback, and why this year’s field could be faster than ever.💬 Topics in this episode:– Reece’s coaching journey with Lucy Charles-Barclay– Behind-the-scenes of their seven-week Kona training camp– The mental battles after four runner-up finishes– Managing injury, recovery, and long-term fitness– Analyzing Lucy’s data with TrainingPeaks– Expectations for Kona 2025 and the next era of women’s triathlonThese are short daily pods raw, real, and straight from the island. No scripted interviews, no remote setups… just triathlon fans who are actually here in Kona, bringing you the latest every day of race week.💪 Presented By TrainingPeaksSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsWYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.comSpecial Offer from Training Peaks https://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundleEnter the giveaway for the new FORM SMART SWIM 2 goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/ Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show