The Triathlon Hour Taylor Knibb Joins Us To Kick Off The Kona Daily Podcast Wars.
Oct 5, 2025
Taylor Knibb, an elite professional triathlete and top contender for the Ironman World Championships, shares insights on her race preparation and mindset. She discusses the importance of executing her strategy and the balance of following her coach's guidance while staying attuned to her own instincts. The conversation also touches on potential dark horses in the race and her thoughts on competitors like Lucy and Kat, while hinting at her own journey of overcoming pressure and injury. Expect a blend of strategy and personal growth!
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Big Three Versus Big Four Debate
- The hosts debate whether Kona has a clear 'big three' or 'big four' favorites and land between three and five names.
- Consistent Ironman experience (Lucy, Kat, Laura) is weighted above short-course dominance (Taylor) when predicting Kona success.
Middle Distance Success Doesn't Equal Kona Certainty
- Taylor Knibb's middle-distance dominance doesn't automatically translate to Ironman success without proven long-distance results.
- The hosts treat Ironman marathon ability as the decisive factor at Kona.
Placid Results Suggest Dark-Horse Potential
- Lake Placid showed Solvig Lofseth and Lisa Perdera can produce elite Ironman performances against strong fields.
- Both are seen as potential dark-horse podium threats at Kona if they handle the bike-run balance.