Episode 300: IMWC Kona Recap

We hit episode 300, and the full crew is back together to finally break down Kona. covering behind-the-scenes story of the Race Week show, and many other impressions from the Big Island. Then we go deep on both races. We will be back next week to cover all the hot takes!🎉 00:00 Episode 300 and the post-Kona hangover📺 03:29 Kona takeaways🏆 18:08 Men’s race👑 44:20 Women’s race👋 1:04:05 Wrap-upOur PartnersDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrine...ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrine...Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?u...WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrin...⛽️ Plan your next race’s nutrition and race with what’s on course. Code PTN15https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/

After the Lava: The Champions ShowTaylor Knibb and Vincent Luis are your 2026 IRONMAN World Champions. We debrief what went down in Kona, then hear from the champions themselves and the rest of the podium.Race Week is presented by DUVA.IN THIS EPISODEThe race debrief: how Saturday unfolded and the moments that decided both racesTaylor Knibb on winning performance.Vincent Luis on IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.Gustav Iden and Matthew Marquardt on rounding out the men’s podiumLaura Philipp and Julie Derron on rounding out the women’s podiumHow did your Podium Picks do? Presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picksDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week[Partner]: [link]?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekPrecision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekWYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.

Cameron Wurf and Trevor Foley break down the men’s race, 5 days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Gustav Iden, Kristian Blummenfelt, Marten Van Riel, Magnus Ditlev, Sam Laidlow. Who actually wins on Saturday?Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day 5 is the Men’s Race Preview, presented by [Partner].IN THIS EPISODECameron Wurf on [his pick for the win], and whether [bike angle / course record talking point] [timestamp]Trevor Foley on [his race-week prep / goals / key storyline][Third guest segment or Wurf/Foley topic]The desk rates the field, from [Name] and [Name] to [Name] and [Name]Make your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picksDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week[Partner]: [link]?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekPrecision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekWYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.

Daniela Ryf, Kat Matthews and Paula Findlay break down the women's race, two days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Solveig Løvseth, Kat. Who actually wins on Saturday?Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day four is the Women's Race Preview, presented by TrainingPeaks.IN THIS EPISODEDaniela Ryf on why Taylor Knibb is her favorite, and whether her 4:26 bike record finally fallsKat Matthews on her Achilles, the 3.5 minutes she wants out of the swim, and leaving "Cautious Carol" behindPaula Findlay on her Kona debut at 37, after 20 years in the sportThe desk rates the field, from Laura Philipp and Julie Derron to Daisy Davies and Katrine ChristensenMake your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picksDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrine...TrainingPeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_so...ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrine...Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?u...WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrin... ProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.

Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Solveig Løvseth on the Kona marathon, three days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Jan Frodeno takes a seat at the desk. Who has the legs to endure the marathon?Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day three is Run Day, presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration.ON THE DESKIN THIS EPISODE- Three-time Kona champion Jan Frodeno on the Energy Lab and who can run in the heat- Defending champion Solveig Løvseth on the $200K Pro Series shootout with Laura Philipp- Gustav Iden on a summer with no bad sessions- Kristian Blummenfelt on the GOAT question, and his answer to Sam Laidlow- Podium Picks from every guest. Gustav and Kristian both pick themselves to win.CHAPTERS0:00 Race Week, live from Kona2:04 Jan Frodeno joins the desk5:26 The fastest runs in Kona history6:33 How the Kona marathon really feels10:50 The Energy Lab14:10 The women's contenders22:29 The men's contenders24:42 If Kristian wins, is he the GOAT?27:40 Jan's Podium Picks31:14 Solveig Løvseth41:22 The $200K Pro Series shootout46:40 Solveig's Podium Picks48:03 Gustav Iden1:01:21 Gustav's Podium Picks1:02:48 Kristian Blummenfelt1:09:11 The GOAT vote, round two1:12:09 Kristian's Pro Series math1:18:36 Kristian answers Sam Laidlow1:19:06 Kristian's Podium Picks1:20:13 Sign-off and tomorrow's Women's Race PreviewMake your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picksDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekPrecision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekVentum: https://ventumracing.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekTrainingPeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekWYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekThe Feed: https://thefeed.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekA new show every morning this week from Ali'i Drive. In Kona? Seats are free: https://protrinews.com/race-weekClips all week: https://instagram.com/protrinewsProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.#Kona2026 #IMWC #Triathlon

Sam Laidlow, Laura Philipp, Rudy von Berg and Imogen Simmonds break down the Kona bike, four days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Who can ride away on the Queen K, and who pays for it on the run?Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day two is Bike Day, presented by Ventum.ON THE DESKWill McCloy, Belinda Granger, Mirinda Carfrae, Chris Lieto, Mark MatthewsIN THIS EPISODE- Laura Philipp on last year's bike, and the 10 minutes she can still run down- Rudy von Berg on the new 20-meter draft zone- Sam Laidlow on riding for speed, not watts, and giving away his prize money- Imogen Simmonds on the problem with Race Ranger- Podium Picks from every guest. Two pick themselves to win.CHAPTERS0:00 Race Week, live from Kona2:07 The desk on the Kona bike course9:26 Laura Philipp17:17 Laura's Podium Picks19:53 Rudy von Berg25:41 The 20-meter draft zone29:06 Rudy's Podium Picks33:15 Sam Laidlow39:23 Ride for speed, not for watts42:08 Giving away his Kona prize money44:13 Sam's Podium Picks47:27 Imogen Simmonds52:02 The problem with Race Ranger58:47 Imogen's Podium Picks1:01:14 The history of the Kona bike1:02:20 The desk breaks down the course1:15:50 The desk calls the fastest bike splitsMake your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picksDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekVentum: https://ventumracing.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekPrecision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekTrainingPeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekWYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekThe Feed: https://thefeed.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-weekA new show every morning this week from Ali'i Drive. In Kona? Seats are free: https://protrinews.com/race-weekClips all week: https://instagram.com/protrinewsProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.#Kona2026 #IMWC #Triathlon

Lucy Charles-Barclay, Marten Van Riel and Jamie Riddle take apart the Kona swim five days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Does winning the water still win you anything on this island?Race Week, presented by DUVA. Day one is Swim Day, presented by ROKA, live from Ali'i Drive with Will McCloy, Belinda Granger, Craig Alexander and Mark Matthews.IN THIS EPISODEWhy the men's front pack is now 20 deepThe 4:09 Marten needs on Kristian Blummenfelt, with $200K on the lineThe gaps Lucy wants over Taylor Knibb and Kat Matthews at T1Jamie Riddle's plan for his first Kona: podium or blow up tryingKat Matthews asks a question from the crowdEvery guest's Podium Picks, on the record. One of them picks themselves to win.🏆 MAKE YOUR PODIUM PICKS presented by ROKA MultisportLock in yours before Saturday: https://protrinews.com/podium-picks🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🌙 Race Week is presented by DUVA. DUVA ONE sleep earbuds adapt to you through the night.https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week🏊 Swim Day is presented by ROKAhttps://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week🚴 Ventum: catch Bike Day tomorrowhttps://ventumracing.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week📈 TrainingPeaks: presenting this week's Women's and Men's Race Previewshttps://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week🎨 WYN Republic: gear up with 15% off at the link below. Now available in Europe!https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews⛽️ Precision Fuel & Hydration: plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course. Code PTN15https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews🛒 The Feedhttps://thefeed.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week👨🏻‍🔧 Wove: race on the best saddle!https://wovebike.com/😴 Rest and recover better with @FitnexaAI SomniPods 3. Use code PTN10 for a discount.https://go.fitnexa.com/ptn📅 THE WEEKTue: Bike Day · Wed: Run Day · Thu: Women's Preview · Fri: Men's Preview · Sun: Champions Show📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@protrinews📸 Clips on Instagram: https://instagram.com/protrinews📊 Results, rankings and start lists: https://protrinews.comProTriNews is independent media. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IRONMAN.

Championship season continues! We recap an insane Grand Final in Pontevedra, joined by the current 70.3 World Champion, Hayden Wilde. He opens up and talks about his Wilde September, thoughts while racing and experiences from the race course this month. We talk about it all, the sprint finishes, the pontoon fiasco, disqualifications, what to expect for next years Triathlon World Tour, Hayden's Kona predictions. We go through all the drama at the WTCS Pontevedra plus the IRONMAN 70.3 New York and 70.3 Augusta race that proved to be a great showing for some but two athletes stood out amongst the rest. New Website: https://protrinews.com/🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe! https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/😴 Rest and recover better with @FitnexaAI  SomniPods 3 https://go.fitnexa.com/ptn Use code: PTN10 for discount🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/

Championship season rolls on! We recap a wild T100 French Riviera, untangle the Ironman Maryland timing mess, preview the WTCS Grand Final in Pontevedra, and finally dig into the hot take backlog. Buckle up!🎙️ Intro (0:00–2:54)🇫🇷 T100 French Riviera (2:54–19:15)🇺🇸 IRONMAN Maryland (19:15–25:11)🌎 70.3 São Paulo & Cozumel (25:11–26:35)🇪🇸 WTCS Grand Final Preview (26:35–41:54)🔥 Hot Takes (41:54–1:00:00)New Website: https://protrinews.com/🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe! https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000 ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/

All the boots on the grounds stories from The men’s race here at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships! One for the absolute ages where we saw Hayden Wilde capture his first world title just ahead of Kristian Blummenfelt and Jelle Geens rounding out the podium. The recap and stories from the race course that you are dying to hear.New Website: https://protrinews.com/🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe! https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000 ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wovehttps://wovebike.com/😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/