Pre-holiday chaos: Ironman's updates, T100 Dubai, and so many retirements?

We're rolling into the holidays with a little festive competition and a whole lot of triathlon chaos. Joanne kicks things off with her legendary #fit4christmas challenge—the fun way to keep moving as the days get shorter. And for the (slightly) more dedicated athlete, we've got Feisty's new Winter Cycling Program for anyone looking to build up their cycling this off-season with a coached program and social group (Zwift) rides.

Then, it's all about the wave of recent retirement announcements from Meredith Kessler, Jodie Stimpson, Haley Chura, Dede Griesbauer, and so many more. Katie answers the question: How do you know when you're done? And are triathletes prepared for what(ever) comes next?

We also unpack the men’s T100 Dubai race drama, the new Ironman Kona qualification updates. And a quick look ahead to the final races of the year—including T100 Qatar—and some off-season TV recommendations (always Law and Order).

We'll be off for Thanksgiving! See you in two weeks.

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