Talking Triathlon

This week we are joined by a true legend of the sport, Tim O'Donnell to wrap up all of the action from T100 San Francisco. We analyse some of the incredible performances from Kyle Smith, Marten Van Riel, Rico Bogen and Taylor Knibb as well as some of the more surprising performances from athletes like Sam Long and Alistair Brownlee. James also goes deep with Tim O'Donnell all about his career and the current state of the sport. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Tim O'Donnell at https://www.instagram.com/tointri

The next round of the T100 Series is in San Francisco and we are previewing all of the action. In a true battle of short course v long course will Marten Van Riel continue his unbeaten streak or will Sam Long finally take the top step of the podium? Will the long awaited Alistair Brownlee v Javier Gomez match up live up to the hype or will Magnus Ditlev make a statement after coming back from a broken wrist? In the women's race will Ash Gentle continue her winning ways or is Taylor Knibb just too good? India Lee will want to remind everyone of how good she was in Miami while Kat Matthews is a last minute addition who will surely mix things up. We also discuss the announcement of the American and French Olympic teams and much more! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We review all of the action from Italy and get into the details of what this means for the Olympics. Do we know any more about who will race for France, Great Britain or USA? Will anyone be able to beat Cassandre Beaugrand or Alex Yee in Paris? Will Kristian Blummenfelt win another gold? We also look at the T100 San Francisco start lists, Ironman Hamburg and ask why more women aren't racing the Ironman distance pro series races? To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

One of the biggest races on the short course calendar this week in Cagliari where we will see Alex Yee up against Hayden Wilde. Which athlete will have the edge in the lead up to Pairs or will Kristian Blummenfelt make up for his lacking performance in Yokohama? The British team will have a straight shoot-out in the women's field to secure the last two spots. Will it be Georgia Taylor-Brown, Kate Waugh or Sophie Coldwell? We look at the tricky situation for the US and French selectors as well. We then talk about Anne Haug's amazing performance at Ironman Lanzarote, wrap up the action from the Challenge Championship and Chattanooga 70.3 and dissect the T100 Injury rules. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

What a weekend in Yokohama with crashes, injuries and incredible results! We go through all the action from the opening round of the World Triathlon Championship Series and what it means for those trying to qualify for Paris. The biggest news from the weekend is current World Champion Dorian Coninx breaking his wrist and elbow. We also look at the state of the women's American team and if Gwen Jorgensen can still make the team? Mallorca 70.3 happened and both Gustav Iden and Youri Keulen DNF'd but there were still some great performances like women's winner Emma Pallant-Browne! We preview The Championship and talk about Taylor Knibb qualifying for the USA Olympic cycling team. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we talk all about the new world number 1, Sam Long's incredible victory at St George 70.3. We discuss the results from Ironman Australia, then preview this weekend's races where Gustav Iden will make his return to racing at Mallorca 70.3, the next stop on the Ironman Pro Series. We also preview all the action from the first World Triathlon Championship Series race of 2024 in Yokohama which sees an all-star field including Kristian Blummenfelt, Taylor Knibb, Leo Bergere, Marten Van-Riel, Gwen Jorgensen, Kate Waugh and many others line up! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

The first Ironman in the new pro series happened over the weekend and it did not disappoint with some amazing performances and a new Ironman champion storming onto the scene! We discuss the performances of Patrick Lange (and all of the races he is doing!), Kat Matthews comfortable victory and Tomás Rodríguez Hernández making a name for himself as Mexico's first ever Ironman champion! We also discuss the start lists for St George 70.3, Mallorca 70.3 and Ironman Australia. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

The first Ironman race of the new pro series takes off this weekend in Texas. We preview the event. Give our thoughts on how the race will unfold and our picks for the podium. We talk about who the major players seem to be in the men's and women's series and what the implications are for some of the bigger name athletes with so many races on. We also talk about the Olympics potentially becoming a duathlon, the Supertri season announcement and recap some of the races from last weekend. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Round 2 of the T100 series was action packed and you can find out about it all on this week's podcast. We discuss how the events unfolded, the performances of Ash Gentle and Youri Keulen and our picks for outstanding performances. We look at the high rates of dnf's and what they mean for the reast of the season. We also discuss the fact that so many contracted athletes aren't performing. All the good stuff you listen to Talking Triathlon for! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

A big week to talk about triathlon. We discuss all the action from Oceanside including big wins for Lionel Sanders and Taylor Knibb. What we now know about who is targetting the Ironman Pro Series and how things look and what these performances mean for the rest of the year. We also preview all the action this weekend in Singapore. Who to watch out for, who we think might struggle in the conditions and our picks for the podium. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

The Ironman Pro Series officially kicks off this weekend with Oceanside 70.3. James is joined by Andrew Horsfall-Turner to preview all the pro action we can expect to see this weekend from a man in the know. Who will we see win? How will the race unfold and what will this mean for the overall Ironman Pro Series? To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Andy at https://www.instagram.com/andrew_h_t

Keeping it Riel this week as Marten Van Riel joins us to talk about his pursuit of the Olympics this year and his plans for middle distance success afterwards with the T100 Series. Marten came back last year from a long term injury to remind the world just how good he is at middle distance. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Marten at https://www.instagram.com/martenvanriel

This week we go through the start lists of T100 Singapore, Oceanside 70.3 and Challenge Roth and discuss the names that pop up a lot and the athletes that are missing. Is this the first real time we are seeing the packed 2024 season causing scheduling issues for the pros? Why are T100 athletes still not racing T100 events? We also look at the changes to start lists for WTCS events and discuss if the T100 should have larger fields (they shouldn't) To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We have finally seen the launch of the T100 series in Miami over the weekend where the athletes put on a show with some amazing performances. But where the athletes let down by the event? This week we discuss all aspects of the T100 launch and the highs and lows from the Miami event. We discuss the positives like incredible performances by Magnus Ditlev, India Lee, Sam Long and Lucy Charles-Barclay. We then turn our attention to the obvious problems with the event and broadcast. We also discuss changes to the Ironman rules and why they are problematic. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we are joined by New Zealand professional triathlete to preview all the action at the T100 Miami event happening this week. Mike gives us his thoughts on how the races will unfold, which athletes you should watch out for and who are his picks for the win. We also discuss how athletes could balance all the demands on them this year and how Mike is looking to race for the rest of 2024 after his 4th place at Ironman New Zealand. We also discussed Abu Dhabi WTCS which has now been cancelled but still plenty of good stuff about how this year will unfold. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Mike at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz

Lots to catch up on this week as we preview Ironman New Zealand. Chelsea Sodaro headlines an impressive women's field while defending champion Mike Phillips faces off against Brayden Currie both going for their 3rd title. We also discuss Hayden Wilde's second place finish in Napier and the confirmed start lists for the T100 Miami race with a number of impressive wildcards. o support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Max Stapley is back to talk about the full 2024 schedule. We discuss all the events that are on the schedule for this year and just how athletes are going to plan their season around it. Max gives his thoughts on athletes trying to fit it and what might happen if they bite off more than they can chew. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Max at https://www.instagram.com/max_stapley

In the wake of the T100 announcement, Alistair Brownlee has suggested that a smaller field size could make World Triathlon events more exciting. This week we discuss the implications of limiting the World Triathlon Championship Series start list to 20. What this would mean for the racing, how World Triathlon could fix the broadcast and make following the sport easier and hopefully more exciting. We also discuss if the age of the bike/runner is over in long distance triathlon and why so many T100 athletes keep talking about IronMan! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We are lucky to be joined by Ironman 70.3 World Champion Rico Bogen. We talk about his journey to the world title and how the world reacted, he reacted and those around him reacted to his incredible victory. We unpack what it means to have so much success at such a young age and how he will deal with the weighr of expectation both from himself and the wider triathlon world. A really insightful chat from an incredible young talent. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Rico at https://www.instagram.com/ricobogen/

The biggest shake up to professional triathlon has finally been announced and we couldn't be more excited! This week we unpack all the news from the PTO's (Is it still the PTO?) T100 season launch. We discuss the races, the athletes and discuss all the questions we have about how this exciting new series will shake up professional triathlon. We are also joined by Kevin McKinnon from Triathlon Magazine to discuss exactly what happened with the Malibu Triathlon and how it might impact the T100 series. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 Visit Triathlon Magazine: https://triathlonmagazine.ca/

This week we are joined by one of the most humble and inspiring triathletes currently doing the sport, Henri Schoeman. Henri went from being on top of the world to facing years or injury and challenges after breaking his ankle at the Tokyo Olympics. Henri talks about overcoming those challenges and what motivates him to keep going. How he managed to remain focused and those athletes he competes against who inspire him to be better and who he wants to race and beat. We talk about his transition to long course and what he thinks about all the opportunities for triathlon in the future. To find out more about Henri Schoeman visit: https://www.instagram.com/henrischoeman/ To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Lionel Sanders has a dream and that dream is to win the Ironman World Championship. This week we discuss the news that Lionel is going to focus his year on Kona and if we think he is still a threat for the title. We also discuss the fact we will have 2 ranking system for this year and which one will take precedence. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We are back for 2024 and we start by looking at what will be the biggest events this year. We discuss the rumours we have heard about PTO contracts and who might be trying to do both the PTO and IM series. We discuss the Olympics and why we think we already know who will win the men's race while women's is much harder to pick. But this makes us ask, could Taylor Knibb potentially win the Olympics, Ironman World Championship and 70.3 World Championship all in 2024? To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

2023 is a wrap and we get together this week to present our awards for the year that was. We discuss our race of the year, exciting moment of the year, the moments that made us scratch our heads and the things that happened which we didn't like. We go through all the action including Daniela Ryf breaking the world record, Joe Skipper getting lost on course, Taylor Knibb doing all the distances and doing them well, Jan Frodeno beating Kristian Blummenfelt and much much more. We are taking a break for 3 weeks but will be back in the new year! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

As we approach the end of the year we look back with American triathlete, Taylor Spivey. Taylor is one of the most consistent performers in short course triathlon and is bouncing back after a late season injury to secure her spot for the Paris Olympics after being left off the team in 2021. We discuss the pathway to the Olympics, challenges short-course athletes are facing and why and why she is looking forward to racing longer distance races after Paris. Taylor talk a lot about the mental burden of being a professional triathlete and gives her thoughts on how things can be improved. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Taylor at https://www.instagram.com/tkspivey

Max Stapley is back and has been promoted from guest to co-host this week as James couldn't make it. We discuss the news that Kristian Blummenfelt thinks it will take a sub 29 minute 10km to win in Paris and why Max thinks that still probably wont be enough for Kristian to win. How hard short course triathlon is and why we are seeing more and more short course athletes step up in distance successfully. We also preview India Wells 70.3 where Max thinks the Norwegian short course athletes might teach Sam Long a lesson. Basically, with Max on the show you know it is going to be good! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Max at https://www.instagram.com/max_stapley/

The end of an era with the great Sebastian Kienle finishing the last race of his career in Cozumel with a 4th place finish. This week we look at his incredible career and the impact he has had on triathlon. We also discuss Hayden Wilde's incredible 70.3 Melbourne victory and why all middle distance athletes should be worried about Taupo next year. We discuss the confusion around World Triathlon and the PTO announcing European Championships next year and try to understand what is going on with their relationship. We also try and work out what Kristian Blummenfelt and Taylor Knibb need to do to race the Ironman World Championships next year. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we are lucky to be joined by one of the most versatile and successful athletes currently racing. Taylor Knibb joins James to talk all about here experience in Kona, her thoughts on Paris and how she managed to find success at so many distances. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Taylor at https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb

With so many athletes lining up in Flordia this weekend does it show an intention to secure an early Kona slot then race the PTO series next year? Has the Ironman Pro Series announcement changed the plans for many pro athletes? Are we seeing the top professionals being spread too thin and does it impact your excitement for 2024 professional racing? We discuss this and much more on this week's episode as well as expanding on some of the points made by Max Stapley on last week's podcast. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

A huge episode this week as we needed to discuss that post that Sam Laidlow put up about a possible ITA investigation into him. We unpack all of what has been said publicly to try and make what is a confusing situation as easy as possible to understand. Don't worry, we keep the hottest takes for the patreon bonus episode! We are also joined by Kate Waugh and Max Stapley. 2 incredibly talented young triathletes from the UK. Kate is the 2023 Super League Triathlon champion and we discuss the state of short course racing, doping in triathlon and why they are jealous of middle and long distance athletes. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Kate at https://www.instagram.com/kate__waugh/ You can follow Max at https://www.instagram.com/max_stapley/

We have a new Ironman World Champion! Lucy Charles-Barclay finally turned her multiple second place finishes into a world title with a dominating performance. We unpack all of the action from Kona including our thoughts on Taylor Knibb's debut, Chelsea Sodaro returning as the defending champion, Skye Moench's changed run form and what happened to Kat Matthews. We also go into depth about the newly announced Ironman Pro Series and why we think it is an incredibly positive step forward for the sport. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

The Falcon himself joins us this week to talk all about his 2023, what he thinks of next year's Olympics and if he has made too many enemies in the pro field. We chat to Hayden about the struggles he has faced this year and what he thinks will have to happen to win the gold in Paris. We discuss his plans for long course racing and if we might see him in Kona in 2024! We also briefly discuss the news that Ironman have launched a pro series to compete with the PTO and give our last minute predicitions for Kona! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Hayden at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde Join Hayden for a Trication! https://www.trications.org

So we are a week early but you can blame next week's guest, Hayden Wilde for that! James is joined by David Tilbury-Davis to preview the women's Ironman World Championship race in Kona next weekend. Listen as they disect the race, give their thoughts about how the race will unfold and who will be your next Ironman World Champion. Will Chelsea Sodaro defend her title? Will Lucy Charles-Barclay finally make the top spot of the podium? Will Kat Matthews make up for missing the race last year? Will Daniela Ryf be back to her winning ways? Or will Taylor Knibb win on debut? To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 To find out more about David Tilbury-Davis visit: http://www.tilburydavis.com

Lots to discuss this week including the big reveal of the stacked women's field at the Ironman World Championsip in October. All the big names are there including Lucy Charles-Barclay, Anne Haug, Daniela Ry, Laura Phillip and.... Taylor Knibb! We discuss what this might mean for her attempt at Olympic gold. We then turn our attention to short course with the upcoming Superleague Malibu and all the action from the WTCS Grand Final. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we sit down with one of the best male professional atheltes currently doing the sport. Daniel Baekkegard literally stomped onto the scene winning IronMan Austria and has been a feature of most events he races. James sits down with Daniel to, you guessed it! Talk about triathlon. They chat about the recent World Championship in Nice, how the sport has rapidly improved and what the future looks like. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Daniel at https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard

The biggest race in men's triathlon happened over the weekend in Nice. This week, we recap all of the action and talk about what we heard and saw on the ground. Was Sam Laidlaw's performance the most dominant win in Ironman history? Will anyone be able to beat him? What will the sport be like without Jan Frodeno? Find out that and much more this week! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

It's the biggest race in men's professional triathlon and this time it isn't in Kona! David Tilbury-Davis Joins us this week to preview all the action from Nice. FInd out how we think the race will go down and who we think are the ones to watch! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We are back and joined this week with a special co-host, Joe Skipper. We discuss how things are going in Nice, 70.3 World Championships, PTO Asian Tour, the Olympic test event and Super League London. We also chat around the different ways that the PTO could structure their season and why are IronMan so bad at officiating races after the Lionel Sanders DQ in Finland. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To get a 2 week free trial on Valere use the 'BIGDOG' at https://apps.apple.com/au/app/valēre/id1658592835 To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we are talking triathlon with American professional triathlete, Skye Moench. Our chat moves through the PTO Milwauke race, the challenges professional female triathletes face and the differences between men and women. We discuss specialising at a distance versus being versatile across many, the women's only Kona race and whether splitting the men and women was a good idea and why female professionals are maybe less likely to call out their competition. A wonderful and insightful conversation that gives you a real insight into how Skye sees the current state of the sport. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Skye at https://www.instagram.com/skyemoench/

No surprised here but this week we talk all about the PTO US Open. One of the most exciting races we have seen in a long time. We discuss the brilliance of Taylor Knibb, the breakthrough performance of Lucy Byram and the consistency of Ashleigh Gentle. We give our thoughts on the broadcast. The things we liked and some minor points for improvement. We then turn our attention to the men's race where we saw Jan Frodeno give on of the best performances of his career to beat almost all of the 'next generation. We look at the incredible performance of Kristian Blummenfelt and what Jan's victory means when writing the history of triathlon. Basically we talk about why Jan Frodeno IS the greatest of all time! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week Scottish professional triathlete David McNamee joins us to talk all about triathlon! We discuss athletes not supporting PTO events, challenges trying to work with federations as well as the way the sport is changing and how it can be improved. David explains why he thinks Kona is more than a world championship and why it is the race that motivated him to be his best. We also look towards the PTO US Open this weekend where David is sure to win the thing! This is an incredibly open and candid conversation with a 2-time Kona podium finisher. You will not want to miss the insightful perspective he has on the state of the sport. To find out more about David head to: https://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk/ To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Last week we saw IronMan Lake Placid won by Joe Skipper (smashing the course record in the process) but we didn't see Alistair Brownlee race at what was the final chance to qualify for Nice. This will mean that Alistair Brownlee will not be lininig up in Nice in September and might indicate that he is injured again. We discuss this as well as all the action from WTCS Hamburg, whether we will see Gustav Iden race Nice, the problems being faced by British Triathlon like Georgia Taylor-Brown tearing her calf, no WTCS event there in 2024 and the PTO US Open (and much much more!) To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we are joined by Magnus Ditlev off the back of his incredible performance in Roth. We discuss the differences between Roth in 2022 and 2023, his plans between now and Nice and what he thinks of his chances on the Nice course and how it will suit a strong cylist like himself. We then take a look at how we think he will go in Nice this year and talk about his significant improvements over the next 12 months. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We're back with plenty to talk about this week. We discuss the news that Andrew Messick has stepped down as the head of IronMan. We look at the pros and cons from his tenure and then discuss what we would like to see IronMan do after he is replaced. We discuss the news that the Collins Cup isn't happening, start lists for The PTO US Tour (typically they announced wild cards almost immediately after we recorded) and preview WTCS Hamburg this weekend. We then turn our attention to Challenge Roth from a few weeks back where we are joined by Chrissie Wellington (via Get out in It) to hear what it meant to see her world record beaten by Daniela Ryf and why she is one of, if not, the greatest female triathlete of all time. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Welcome to the new version of our old show where we get together every week to talk about triathlon! This podcast is all about making it easier for triathletes to follow the professional side of the sport by highlighting the things we think are most interesting every single week. To kick things off we are joined by the world number 1 ranked triathlete, who has won an Olympic gold medal, an Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championship as well as a WTCS World Championship, Kristian Blummenfelt. We catch up about how the year has gone, the current state of the sport and what he thinks of both his and Gustav Iden's chances are for the Paris Olympic gold medal. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check us out on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

You read it right! This is the end of the MX Endurance Podcast! But never fear, we will be back in a few weeks as Talking Triathlon! We will be looking to build on what we made with the MX Endurance Podcast and make it even better. More interviews, extra hosts and a good time! Nothing will change. Wherever you are listening to this podcast the new show will appear automatically in a few weeks. You can check out our new Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon/

There isn't a lot to say this week. A tragic event occured last weekend in Hamburg which saw a motorbike rider lose their life and two others with serious injury. We give our thoughts about this and also have Joe Skipper join to discuss this and more. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Spectacular performances from Alex Yee and Georgia Taylor-Brown, shit social media posts from Collin Chartier and the podcast curse continues (when we recorded Alistair Brownlee was still going to race Jan Frodeno!) Plenty of news this week as well as catching up with one of our favourite professional triathletes, Ellie Salthouse! We talk to Ellie about her rough 2022, the pressures of being a pro triathlete and what we can expect from her in 2023. An extremely candid conversation that covers a whole range of topics. Not one to miss! To find out more about Ellie Salthouse visit: http://elliesalthouse.com For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

An actual insane amount of triathlon has happened in the last week with almost too many races to cover. We discuss Sam Laidlaw struggling in Lanzarote and what that might mean for the rest of his season. We do the results round up with a particular focus on the performances of Emma Pallant-Browne, Tamara Jewett, Paula Findlay, Lucy Charles-Barclay and India Lee. We then preview WTCS Cagliari where we will see Alex Yee back to race Hayden Wilde and Kristian Blummenfelt. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Sam Long has won back to back races after announcing (rather dramatically) that he has stopped working with Dan Plews. We unpack this as well as all the action from Yokohama where we saw Hayden Wilde, Sophie Coldwell and Taylor Knibb shine. We also look forward to the Challenge Championship and the news that Jan Frodeno will be racing Alistair Brownlee and Max Neumann in Hamburg next month. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14