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The Triathlon Show

The Triathlon Show

The Triathlon Show is a podcast that delves into endurance sports through the unique perspectives of three triathletes from Orange County, CA. Your hosts (Austin, Chris, and Tony), each representing a different age group, share their journeys through triathlon, Ironman, running, cycling, swimming, and trail running.

In each episode, our hosts invite guests, including coaches, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and fellow athletes, to share their knowledge and provide unique perspectives on training techniques, injury prevention, sports psychology, and nutrition for optimal performance.

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  • #136
    Friday · 57 min

    Cameras On a Finish Line; Half Marathon World Record - Episode 136

    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.

  • #135
    August 7 · 1 hr 23 min

    Race Prices Keep Going Up, Trans Rights and Sports; Hybrid Athletes At It Again - Episode 135

    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.

  • #134
    August 3 · 2 hr 10 min

    Expensive Race Tech, Cancelled Races, Le Tour Recap - Episode 134

    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.

  • #133
    June 12 · 2 hr 1 min

    IM Hamburg "Sabotage", Bike Fairings, Cape Town New World Major Marathon, Hyrox NY Cancellation - Episode 133

    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.

  • #132
    May 29 · 1 hr 40 min

    Burnt Feet, Enhanced Games, Chinese Super Shoes - Episode 132

    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?

  • #131
    May 15 · 1 hr 29 min

    Aging and PEDs, 70.3 World Championship Uncertainty, E-Bikes - Episode 131

    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?

  • #130
    May 8 · 1 hr 42 min

    OC Marathon Recap, Sub 2, More Hanes Family Drama, Cocodona Talk - Episode 130

    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 during the week.

  • #128
    April 3 · 1 hr 22 min

    Oceanside Recap, Matt Choi 70.3 DQ, Emma Bates Sponsor Controversy - Episode 128

    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.

  • #127
    March 27 · 1 hr 40 min

    Road Rage Incident, TUE Listing, 70.3 Geelong Recap, 70.3 Oceanside Preview - Episode 127

    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.

  • #126
    March 20 · 1 hr 16 min

    College Sports, 70.3 Little Elm Recap, 70.3 Geelong Preview, Shoe Sponsorships - Episode 126

    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?

  • #125
    March 17 · 1 hr 14 min

    The Long Awaited Update: Where is Chris? - Episode 125

    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.

  • #124
    March 13 · 1 hr 40 min

    LA Marathon Finish Line Drama; Ironman New Zealand and Nutrition Moves; Half Marathon World Record - Episode 124

    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.

  • #123
    March 5 · 58 min

    NY Marathon Rejections, IM New Zealand Preview, US Road Half-Marathon Debacle - Episode 123

    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.

  • #122
    February 27 · 1 hr 11 min

    Tony's Ventura Half Recap, Ironman Banning the Meta Glasses, New Drafting Rules Affect on Age Groupers - Episode 122

    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.

  • #121
    February 13 · 1 hr 29 min

    Surf City Weekend Recap, Race Price Increases, PTO Purchases Challenge, Black Canyons Ultra Preview - Episode 121

    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.

  • #120
    February 2 · 1 hr 37 min

    Surf City Talk, New Shoes, Big Events - Episode 120

    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.

  • #120
    January 25 · 1 hr 41 min

    New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Yasso Workout, Favorite Bikes - Episode 119

    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.

  • #118
    January 16 · 1 hr 3 min

    12 vs 20 Meter Draft Rule, Setting Big Goals and Others Expectations - Episode 118

    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.

  • #117
    January 9 · 2 hr 5 min

    Catching Up, Truett Hanes OTQ Goal, Hyrox, Doping Bans and Aerodynamics - Episode 117

    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.

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