The Triathlon Hour

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!

Joe Skipper, a professional triathlete renowned for his Ironman prowess, joins the discussion to unveil insights on race tactics and training methods. He shares his experiences from the Ironman World Championship in Nice, defending his performance while breaking down power dynamics and climb strategies. The conversation dives into tapering techniques and how to prep just days before a race. Fans can look forward to Joe's plans for Kona as he aims to refine his swim and marathon skills.

Get ready for some juicy drama! The hosts dive into the Hayden Wilde controversy and critique the T100 event. They celebrate Lucy Charles Barclay's impressive win, while also speculating about how this affects Kona. The conversation turns to the rift among the Norwegian triathletes and whether science or instinct should guide training. Finally, the hosts share personal pledges for future races and fun challenges, inviting listeners to keep them accountable. It's a lively blend of sports insights and playful banter!

Arild Tveiten, a seasoned triathlon coach from Norway and former federation sports director, shares his journey in shaping the legendary Norwegian training approach. He discusses the highs and lows of coaching top athletes like Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt, exploring their split and reunion. Tveiten also reflects on the strategic hiring of Olav Aleksander-Bu, the importance of team dynamics, and the innovative 'Norwegian method' that prioritizes high volume and group workouts. His insights reveal the commitment and sacrifices behind their success.

The recent Ironman World Championships in Nice were a thrilling spectacle, with Norwegian triathletes sweeping the podium. Kasper Stoiners' unexpected victory showcased strategic brilliance amid fierce competition and emotional rivalries. The rise of younger athletes and the impact of training partnerships highlighted evolving dynamics in the sport. Exciting discussions included the significance of swim performance, shoe technology, and the complex nature of athletic excuses. Lively banter brought humor to the analysis of race outcomes and predictions for future championships.

Wow. We made it. Day 6 and the final podcast in our daily podcast series. It has been epic! We read your comments, give a brief update on the Hayden Wilde Shoe Drama, have a guest call in for a 10 minute chat and then close the show with our final predictions and thoughts for the race. THANK YOU to all of you for joining us. Patreon: We put a lot of time & energy into bringing you this podcast every week and have done for 4 years now. If you appreciate what we do, we would love your support and you can do so for less than the cost of a coffee per week on Patreon  - Patreon link

Day 5 (the second last day) of daily podcasts for this week leading into the Ironman World Championships is here and the boys start things off by yet again having some fun reading your comments from yesterdays podcast, they then do a deep dive on Sam Laidlow and Appo finishes off the show by asking a whole heap of hard hitting questions! Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system Lever Patreon: We put a lot of time & energy into bringing you this podcast every week and have done for 4 years now. If you appreciate what we do, we would love your support and you can do so for less than the cost of a coffee per week on Patreon  - Patreon link

Day 4 of daily podcasts for this week leading into the Ironman World Championships is here and the boys start things off by having some fun reading your comments from yesterdays podcast, they then rank the countries from worst to best who are in the race, there’s some training chat about how to prepare for the Nice course, they discuss Marten Van Riel and his chances on the weekend and then the mind games of the Norwegians finish the pod off! Nord VPN: Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit  nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee!  Patreon: We put a lot of time & energy into bringing you this podcast every week and have done for 4 years now. If you appreciate what we do, we would love your support and you can do so for less than the cost of a coffee per week on Patreon  - Patreon link

Day 3 of daily podcasts for this week leading into the Ironman World Championships is here and the boys start things off by briefly touching on the Hayden Wilde situation, they then read your comments on air before getting into the highly anticipated Ironman World Champs edition of Contender or Pretender.  Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system Lever Patreon: We put a lot of time & energy into bringing you this podcast every week and have done for 4 years now. If you appreciate what we do, we would love your support and you can do so for less than the cost of a coffee per week on Patreon  - Patreon link

Day 2 of daily podcasts for this week leading into the Ironman World Championships is here and the boys start things off by addressing the Hayden Wilde shoe drama and it gets quite heated and there are some very, very strong opinions. Tommy Fury’s drama is next up and then the boys dive into talking about lots of Ironman World Champs topics. Pillar: Use the code TTH to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use The Feed for North American customers Patreon: We put a lot of time & energy into bringing you this podcast every week and have done for 4 years now. If you appreciate what we do, we would love your support and you can do so for less than the cost of a coffee per week on Patreon  - Patreon link