The Triathlon Hour

Day 2 of the daily pods leading into the Ironman 70.3 World Championships is here and the boys start the podcast by reading your Spotify comments before doing a deep dive on the women’s race this weekend. 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!  Precision: Use the code TTH25 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon 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 1 of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship daily podcasts is here! The boys start by discussing the drama and controversy at the Noosa Triathlon, give some quick dating advice and then move on to give you a comprehensive break down of the men’s 70.3 World Championships race this weekend. They then wrap the show up by reading your Spotify comments from last week. 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 Precision: Use the code TTH25 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon 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  

Well, this is a big one. We break down everything about the news of Imogen Simmonds being found innocent in her doping case + give you our honest opinions and thoughts on it. We then give you some Lionel Sanders training & racing updates and discuss them. And we wrap up the show with our favourite segment of the week - reading your Spotify comments!! Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever 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 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

We’re back and today’s podcast is jam packed. What annoys us about Strava, the T100 2026 updates, T100 Wollongong, The Norwegians exclusively reveal to us for this episode what their top 5 secrets to success are, we do our Kona report cards and finish by reading your Spotify comments! Precision: Use the code TTH25 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon 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 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

In this engaging discussion, Vicky Holland, an experienced elite triathlete and new analysis contributor, dives into the chaos of the Ironman World Championships in Kona. The panel examines the fierce competition, including Lucy Charles' swim dominance and the impact of penalties. They analyze Kat Matthews' impressive marathon amidst the heat and discuss the surprising debut win of Solveig Lofseth. The conversation even touches on modern athlete challenges like sponsorship controversies and the future of triathlon stars.

Vicky Holland, a former elite triathlete and Olympic bronze medallist, joins Jan Frodeno, an elite triathlete and multiple-time Ironman World Champion, for an engaging conversation. They discuss the excitement building up for the women’s Ironman World Championship and share spirited predictions for the race. Jan weighs in on the unique racing mindsets of competitors, contrasts his Olympic and Kona victories, and offers practical advice for athletes to own their performances. Humor and deep insights permeate this lively pre-race banter.

Day 4 of the Kona Daily Pods is here and the boys start things off by responding to your Spotify comments, including one of the most requested segments to be returned from the Nice daily pods “sleep with, marry, kill.” They discuss Laura Philipp & Kat Matthews rivalry, what the top fastest marathon performances and times will be, which women have the most pressure on their shoulders the night before the race & the TTH Kona country rankings are announced. 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!  Precision: Use the code TTH25 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon 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

Laura Philipp, the Defending Ironman World Champion, shares her preparations and mindset as she gears up for the Kona World Championships. She reflects on increased confidence and training adjustments since her victory in Nice. Joining her is Vicky Holland, who provides expert commentary on rising stars and lesser-known contenders that could shake up the race. They discuss the balance of pressure for a defending champion and debates on the psychological tactics involved in marathon duels, all while predicting potential outcomes for this year's event.

Vicky Holland, an Olympic medallist and insightful triathlon commentator, joins the discussion on the women's Kona field. The panel dives into Lucy Charles-Barclay's impressive swim, highlighting her potential to become a household name in triathlon. Vicky shares her top five female athletes to watch and discusses the financial prospects for top competitors like Jan Frodeno. They engage in a lively 'Contender or Pretender' segment, analyzing various athletes' chances, and Vicky humorously reflects on her own Kona ambitions.

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!