Episode 83: Racing Recaps, Taper Talk & Broadcast Woes

In this episode of Another Triathlon Podcast, hosts @jennacaer and @joshmvernon dive into the latest from the triathlon world—from taper updates and racing recaps to the buzz (and chaos) surrounding recent pro events.

They kick things off with personal training updates as Josh heads into taper week headed to Ironman Oceanside 70.3 and Jenna-Caer does a big brick 3 weeks out from Ironman Taiwan.  They then break down the T1 race in Lievin, an electric short-course showdown full of excitement and fierce competition. The conversation turns to Ironman 70.3 Geelong, where technical broadcast issues didn’t stop a race featuring strong performances.

Looking ahead, Jenna and Josh preview Ironman South Africa, making bold predictions for both the men’s and women’s pro fields—including contenders like Magnus Ditlev and Anne Reischmann.

They also highlight key social media moments, discuss the growing influence of short-course athletes in long-course racing, and the increasing role of community support and strategy in the Ironman Pro Series.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to the Triathlon World
 11:05 – Training Updates and Personal Experiences
 20:58 – Pro Racing Highlights: T1 Race in Levin
 28:03 – Ironman Pro Series: Ironman 70.3 Geelong Recap
 29:50 – Close Racing in 70.3 Pro Series
 33:24 – Social Media Highlights in Triathlon
 36:14 – Broadcast Issues and Community Response
 37:44 – Previewing Ironman South Africa
 49:34 – Predictions for Upcoming Races

Episode Highlights:

• Josh reflects on training progress heading into race week.
• Electric energy at the T1 Lievin race and what made it stand out.
• Rising strength of the German women’s triathlon scene.
• Ironman 70.3 Geelong recap: athlete performances vs. broadcast fails.
• Safety concerns with looped course formats on pros and age groupers.
• A look at Ironman memes, social media, and community reactions.
• Predictions for Ironman South Africa—who will take the win?
• The growing presence of short-course athletes in 70.3 racing.
• Points strategy and Pro Series race planning insights.

 
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