Talking Triathlon

#151 - Ironman World Championship Preview with Andy Horsfall-Turner Oct 9, 2026 01:10:37 Andy Horsfall-Turner joins to give an update on his season and share his thoughts on the Pro Series as a professional athlete living inside the system. We talk about what it actually looks like from the inside, whether the series is working, and what needs to change. Kona is here. The Ironman World Championship returns to the Big Island with both the men's and women's races on the same day for the

#150 - World Championship Fever! Oct 2, 2026 01:00:44 Jan Frodeno took on the Berlin Marathon and ran 2:23:33, beating his target of 2:25 with a faster second half. We talk about what it means for Frodo to still be pushing himself in new ways post-retirement from triathlon. Reigning Ironman World Champion Casper Stornes is out of Kona after a training crash on the Big Island. A gust of wind caught his front wheel and sent him over the handlebars, lea

#149 - Hayden Wilde Wins Again! Sep 25, 2026 01:03:50 Taylor Knibb swapped her tri suit for a skinsuit in Montreal, taking on the UCI Road World Championships time trial and finishing 13th against a full field of professional cyclists. We dig into what that result actually tells us about her ability on the bike. Venice Beach has been confirmed as the venue for the LA28 Olympic triathlon, and the course has already divided opinion. Sand on the bike pa

#148 - 70.3 World Championship Review Sep 18, 2026 01:07:22 Sam Laidlow wins Challenge Samarkand despite a mid-race nutrition crisis that forced him to walk, eventually holding on to win over Emil Holm. Natalie van Coevorden takes the women's race despite being ill all week. WTCS Karlovy Vary produced a thrilling finale to the regular season on a wet and treacherous course. Dorian Coninx held off an astonishing late charge from Alex Yee, who overturned a t

#147 - 70.3 World Championship Preview Sep 11, 2026 01:11:19 Joe Skipper receives an 18-month suspension for three whereabouts filing failures, with his results disqualified back to May 2025. Jonny Brownlee has retired from professional triathlon, announcing it at the Supertri Final in Jersey after injury prevented him from taking the start line one last time. He goes out as a triple Olympic medallist and one of the most beloved figures the sport has produc

#146 - Lucy Charles-Barclay Won't Defend Her 70.3 World Title! Sep 4, 2026 01:01:19 Sam Appleton announces his retirement after 13 years and 20 career victories, with one or two bucket list races still to come before he calls it a day for good. Taylor Knibb is adding the UCI Road World Championships time trial in Montreal to an already extraordinary month, racing the 70.3 World Championships in Nice first before flying straight to Canada just eight days later. Jan Frodeno has won

#145 - Ironman Kalmar Proves You Bike For Show But Run for Dough! Aug 21, 2026 01:06:36 Ruth Astle has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition that attacks the thyroid, after years of searching for answers through countless tests and specialist appointments. It's a significant moment for an athlete who has spent too long being told everything looked normal. Jelle Geens has shelved his Kona ambitions to chase an unprecedented third consecutive 70.3 World Champ

#144 - Wilde & Yee Returning to Supertri Aug 14, 2026 01:01:43 We look at Mika Noodt's recovery from his crash at Ironman 70.3 Swansea, where he hit an ambulance while leading with 10km to go, and what the journey back to racing has looked like since. Hayden Wilde has been announced for the Supertri Pro Series Final in Jersey, setting up a reunion with Alex Yee and Matt Hauser. We dig into whether the grand final concept actually works, if Yee versus Wilde is

#143 - Hayden Wilde Needs to Win the 70.3 World Championships Aug 7, 2026 01:01:00 Harry Palmer has ended his season early with a stress reaction, unfortunate news after a brilliant run of form through the summer. World Triathlon has submitted a formal bid for triathlon to return to the Commonwealth Games at Amdavad 2030. Alanis Siffert wins the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon for the third consecutive year, an extraordinary hat trick on one of the hardest courses in the sport. She had a

#142 - WTCS London Recap Jul 31, 2026 01:01:40 Tyler Mislawchuk makes amends for his near miss in Edmonton by winning Supertri Toronto in front of a home crowd, with Zuzana Michaličková taking the women's race. The big news of the week is the announcement of the Triathlon World Tour, which rebrands the WTCS as the T50 World Championship Tour and expands the overall structure to around 100 events per year from 2027. At WTCS London, Beaugrand ra

#141 - 2026's Best Start List? Jul 24, 2026 01:02:13 WTCS Abu Dhabi, originally postponed from March due to unrest in the Middle East, has a new date of November 13-14 and will now also offer Olympic qualification points. And Ironman 70.3 Versailles, cancelled due to the heatwave back in July, has been rescheduled for October 11 at the Château de Versailles. After the break we recap Ironman Lake Placid, where Marten Van Riel converted his 70.3 form

#140 - Everyone is Retiring! Jul 17, 2026 01:05:12 It's a big one this week. Three major retirement announcements drop almost simultaneously. Joe Skipper calls it a day after a career that included ten full-distance wins, finishing his final race on home roads in Norfolk at Outlaw Holkham. Patrick Lange announces his farewell tour, targeting one more Kona this October and a final race at Challenge Roth in 2027. Dame Flora Duffy, four-time world c

#139 - Challenge Roth Preview with Belinda Granger Jul 3, 2026 01:18:42 This week Belinda Granger joins as guest co-host, bringing her perspective from inside the commentary box and from her role as pro liaison at Challenge Roth. We spend a big chunk of the episode talking through the 2026 WTCS season with Belinda, covering Beaugrand's continued dominance, Vasco Vilaca leading the men's standings, what Alex Yee's DNF in Quiberon means for the rest of the season, and

#138 - Marten Van Riel Back Dominating Jun 26, 2026 01:01:54 We open with a full recap of WTCS Quiberon, where Cassandre Beaugrand was in superb form, putting the race to bed as soon as she kicked to beat Tilda Mansson. In the men's race, Dorian Coninx outsprinted Vasco Vilaca in a thriller reminiscent of his 2023 title run, while Alex Yee was forced to DNF. We also break down the Mixed Team Relay, where France completed a clean sweep of the weekend

#137 - Beaugrand Unbeatable? Jun 19, 2026 01:02:16 We open with news that Olympic champions Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand are heading to the Diamond League, with Yee racing the 5,000m and Beaugrand the 3,000m at Monaco on July 10, marking Yee's first Diamond League appearance since 2019 and a first-ever start for Beaugrand. Then we cover Taylor Knibb, who claimed her second US Pro Road Nationals time trial title in Charleston, continuing her r

#136 - More Norwegian Domination! Jun 12, 2026 01:01:47 We open with an update on Jelle Geens, who has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his femur that has put his season on hold, including his pursuit of an Ironman World Championship qualification slot. Then we get into Lionel Sanders, who has confirmed he is working again with Mikal Iden after a difficult stretch dealing with RED-S and injury. Sanders is leaning into the Norwegian method as h

#135 - Is World Triathlon The Best Triathlon to Watch? Jun 5, 2026 01:00:52 Alistair Brownlee is taking on Norseman, adding one of triathlon's most iconic races to his calendar and giving fans another reason to follow his post-professional career. WTCS Alghero delivered exactly what we've come to expect from the series. Vasco Vilaça and Cassandre Beaugrand took the wins, the men's race featured crashes and drama throughout, and the women's race was simply outstanding. We

#134 - Tim's Back to Talk Triathlon! (T100 Spain and WTCS Alghero) May 29, 2026 01:00:53 Tim is finally back. We start with the Giro d'Italia and Maya Kingma's move into professional cycling, as she continues to show that triathletes can successfully make the transition to the pro peloton. Cassandre Beaugrand then adds another achievement to an already remarkable year by breaking the French 5km record. Supertri Austin follows, where the conversation turns to what has happened to the s

#133 - Alex Yee Returns to Triathlon May 22, 2026 01:05:26 James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner again this week. WTCS Yokohama kicks things off with the return of Alex Yee to triathlon and plenty of attention on how he looked back in the sport. From there the focus shifts to Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence and Ironman Chattanooga, before the conversation turns to the latest around Supertri. Ironman Hamburg also features as the build towards the race conti

#132 - The Pro Series is Still Stacked with Henry Räppo May 15, 2026 58:22 This week Henry Räppo joins James. They start with 70.3 Gulf Coast before the conversation turns to Lionel Sanders and then Jelle Geens, whose form continues to be one of the biggest talking points in the sport right now. The discussion then moves to the T100 Series and the direction it's heading before previewing Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence and looking at the latest Ironman Pro Series standings.

#131 - Is T100 Taking Over Middle Distance with Emil Holm May 8, 2026 01:06:28 This week Emil Holm joins James. They start with Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney before getting into Jelle Geens and the form he's carrying at the moment. The conversation then shifts to short course athletes stepping up in distance and whether we're going to keep seeing more of it across the sport. Challenge Wanaka being rebranded as T100 Wanaka and Ironman Aix-en-Provence both feature, before finish

#130 - Marathon World Record & T100 Singapore May 1, 2026 01:03:45 James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner this week. They start with Ironman South Africa, focusing on Andy's race and how it played out across the day. London Marathon is next, where the two-hour barrier goes and James reflects on the experience and the build up. T100 Singapore follows with the focus on Hayden Wilde and how the race unfolded. WTCS is back with results to run through, before finishi

#129 - Ironman Texas Review with Tim Hemming Apr 24, 2026 01:13:12 James is joined by Tim Hemming this week. Ironman Texas takes centre stage, with Kristian Blummenfelt putting down a ridiculously fast time to take the win ahead of Marten Van Riel and Casper Stornes. In the women's race, Solveig Løvseth takes the win over Taylor Knibb and Marta Sánchez. That leads into the Ironman Pro Series standings and how Texas has already started to shape things. There's als

#128 - Ironman Texas Preview with Lizzie Rayner and Mark Threlfall Apr 17, 2026 56:09 James is joined this week by Mark Threlfall and Lizzie Rayner. They start with Lizzie's season, how it's played out so far and what's coming next. The conversation then turns to the T100 gender split races and the reaction to how those events are being structured. From there it's into Ironman Texas, which delivers one of the biggest races of the season so far, before finishing with Ironman South A

#127 - Oceanside 70.3 Catch Up and Crazy Ironman Texas Start List Apr 10, 2026 01:01:56 We finally get to Oceanside 70.3 after Tim was away last week, breaking down the men's race with Kristian Blummenfelt, Casper Stornes, Sam Long and Jonas Schomburg all in the mix. On the women's side, the focus turns to Taylor Knibb and what her performance means heading towards Kona. We then move to the T100 Singapore start list, which is loaded with short course names. The question is whether it

#126 - Kristian Blummenfelt Apr 4, 2026 01:03:33 This week James sits down with Kristian Blummenfelt. They start with how he's approaching 2025, including Nice and 70.3 Worlds, before looking ahead to Ironman New Zealand in 2026 and the early season races in Geelong and Oceanside. They get into 20m drafting and the current Ironman Pro Series standings, before talking through T100 vs the Pro Series and how he's trying to balance both. Ironman Tex

#125 - TUEs in Triathlon Mar 27, 2026 01:03:06 Sam Laidlow has kicked off a proper debate around TUEs, pushing for transparency and launching a petition to make the information public. We weigh in with our thoughts on TUEs in pro triathlon. At T100 Gold Coast, Taylor Knibb is back doing what she does, taking the win ahead of Jess Fullagar and Imogen Simmonds, even with the field already starting to thin out. Geelong 70.3 was ridiculous. Kristi

#124 - Geelong 70.3 is STACKED (T100 Gold Coast Isn't) Mar 20, 2026 01:02:14 We kick things off with The Ultimate Triathlon Raffle, where James is closing in but still needs another £500, so the prize list has stepped up again. Lucy Charles-Barclay potentially racing the Commonwealth Games leads into a wider conversation, before we touch on Sam Laidlow's marathon. At 70.3 Dallas, Lionel Sanders is back to winning, which is impressive in itself, but even more so given he ma

#123 - Ironman New Zealand Wrap Up Mar 13, 2026 01:01:57 We start with an unusual story involving Brayden Currie after he had an incident with a cow. From there we review Ironman New Zealand, starting with the broadcast before getting into the racing itself. In the men's race Trevor Foley took the win ahead of Pierre Le Corre, while Kristian Blummenfelt had a tough day that could now put his Ironman Pro Series campaign in a difficult position. We then m

#122 - Ironman New Zealand Preview Mar 6, 2026 01:03:06 We start with the full Challenge Roth start list which just keeps getting stronger. Laura Philipp has now been added to the women's field, setting up a potential showdown with Kat Matthews in what could quickly become a race against the Ironman world best time. The men's field has also been bolstered with the additions of Sam Laidlow, Rico Bogen, Jonas Schomburg and Patrick Lange, creating a lineu

#121 - Will Kristian Blummenfelt Break The World Record In Roth? Feb 27, 2026 01:01:33 This week we start with Kristian Blummenfelt confirming he'll race Challenge Roth. The discussion quickly turns to whether Roth could be the place he finally breaks the Ironman world record in a way that truly stands, given the ongoing debate around his tide-assisted swim in Cozumel. We then move to Kat Matthews, also lining up for Roth, and the growing question of whether Laura Philipp will join

#120 - Is Lionel Sanders Retiring? Feb 20, 2026 01:01:11 This week we start with a big result for Maya Kingma, who has won her first professional cycling race. After previously talking about triathletes trying to make the jump into cycling, it's a result that feels genuinely significant. We then move to Lucy Charles-Barclay, who has undergone surgery, and where that leaves her as she looks ahead to the rest of the season. From there, the conversation tu

#119 - PTO Acquire Challenge Family Feb 13, 2026 01:00:35 We start this week with Maya Kingma. On a previous episode we were talking about triathletes trying to become cyclists, and Maya is proof that it can actually be done. We dig into her move, why it matters, and what it says about crossover potential at the very top end of endurance sport. From there we go deep on the Professional Triathletes Organisation acquisition of Challenge Family. We break do

#118 - Is Triathlon Unbroadcastable? Feb 6, 2026 01:00:51 This week on Talking Triathlon we start with a recap of Challenge Sir Bani Yas, where Jonas Schomburg took the win in the men's race and Katrine Græsbøll Christensen claimed victory in the women's. We break down how the race played out and what it told us about early season form. We then turn to Hayden Wilde after he said he had multiple professional cycling contracts on the table, and discuss how

#117 - Can Kristian Blummenfelt Win Kona? Jan 30, 2026 01:01:25 This week on Talking Triathlon we ask the big question behind the episode title: can Kristian Blummenfelt win Kona? We dive into Kristian's extraordinary VO2 numbers and discuss what they actually tell us, whether they translate to Ironman world championship success? We also cover the rebrand of the Bianchi Pro Triathlon Team, with Bianchi stepping in as title sponsor after replacing BMC, and what

#116 - What To Expect From Triathlon in 2026 Jan 23, 2026 01:03:33 This week on Talking Triathlon we are back and take stock of where the sport sits heading into 2026. We start with what we noticed over the break, running through the triathlon headlines that shaped the off season and set the tone for the year ahead. We then look at the updated PTO World Rankings and the impact of changes to how they are now measured. With the rankings now closely tied to the T100

#115 - 2025 Talking Triathlon Podcast Awards Dec 18, 2025 01:17:49 This week on Talking Triathlon we close out 2025 with our final episode of the year. We start by breaking down the T100 Grand Final in Qatar before diving into one of the biggest stories in the sport, the proposed merger between the PTO and World Triathlon and what it could mean for the future of professional racing. From there we unpack the massive changes announced for Supertri in 2026 and share

#114 - Marathon Madness by Alex Yee! Dec 12, 2025 01:07:02 This week on Talking Triathlon we start with Alex Yee's unbelievable 2:06 marathon and what it means for the sport. We talk about how performances like this show that triathletes are not just competent across three disciplines but genuinely world-class athletes. We also ask the big question: should Alex consider focusing on the marathon for LA 2028? From there we head to La Quinta 70.3 where Lione

#113 - Lionel Sanders Returns to Racing Dec 5, 2025 01:01:18 This week Tim is back and finally gives his thoughts on all the drama that unfolded at T100 Dubai. We then move to the big news of the week, with Vincent Luis announcing that 2026 will be his final season and Els Visser set to retire this weekend. But the headline story is Lionel Sanders. With Lionel confirmed to return at La Quinta 70.3, we talk through what we can expect from his comeback, how c

#112 - All the T100 Dubai Drama Nov 21, 2025 01:37:52 This week on Talking Triathlon Andy Horsfall-Turner replaces Tim and joins James to unpack a massive weekend of racing. We open with Andy's experience at the 70.3 World Championships and his first-hand perspective on how the event unfolded. James is then joined by Tim Hemming to unpack the chaos of T100 Dubai, a race that turned into a complete debacle. We break down Hayden Wilde being sent into a

#111 - 70.3 World Championship Review Nov 14, 2025 01:08:02 This week on Talking Triathlon we unpack all the action from the 70.3 World Championships. We start with the overall event before discussing the broadcast challenges, including the acknowledged technical failure that meant the final 1.5 kilometres of the men's race were missed, even though it ended up being the most exciting moment of the entire weekend. We break down the women's race, where Lucy

#110 - 70.3 World Championship Preview Nov 7, 2025 01:02:12 This week on Talking Triathlon we wrap up a huge weekend of racing and look ahead to one of the biggest events of the year. We start with the Noosa Triathlon, where Matt Hauser and Jess Fullagar claimed impressive victories at Australia's most iconic race, before reflecting on the retirement of Aaron Royle and the incredible career he leaves behind. From there we move to Langkawi 70.3 and then pre

109 - Imogen Simmonds Not Guilty of Doping Oct 31, 2025 01:01:52 This week on Talking Triathlon we cover a big mix of stories from across the sport. We open with the news that Braden Currie is retiring and reflect on the incredible career and legacy he leaves behind. We then turn to the Noosa Triathlon, where Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand are set to line up at Australia's most iconic race. Lionel Sanders has confirmed his comeback and will return to racin

#108 - T100 Changes and the WTCS Grand Final (Also T100) Oct 24, 2025 01:02:31 This week on Talking Triathlon we react to the biggest shake-up the T100 has seen yet, as the series announces massive changes to its 2026 format. We discuss what the removal of athlete contracts could mean for the future of professional racing, how splitting the season into four standalone men's and four standalone women's races could impact broadcast numbers, and whether increased per-event priz

#107 - The Greatest World Championship Ever? Oct 17, 2025 01:08:31 This week on Talking Triathlon we go deep on one of the most unforgettable races in recent memory, the Women's Ironman World Championship in Kona. With Lucy Charles-Barclay and Taylor Knibb both blowing up in the brutal heat, Solveig Løvseth storming to victory, and Kat Matthews mounting an incredible late charge, this race had everything. We unpack all the drama, tactics, and turning points, and

#106 - Women's Ironman World Championship Preview Oct 10, 2025 01:07:11 This week on Talking Triathlon we keep things focused with two big topics. First, we break down the Supertri Toulouse Grand Final, where Jeanne Lehair continued her incredible season with another dominant win and Csongor Lehmann came out on top in a thrilling men's race. Then we turn our attention to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, previewing the women's race and all the major contenders.

#105 - Is Jan Frodeno Racing Age Group? Oct 3, 2025 01:01:28 This week we dive into a packed show, starting with a look at the Kona "wild cards," the women outside the obvious favourites who could still make a big impact on race day. We then turn to Jan Frodeno, who swapped triathlon for trail and did something special at the Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB, winning his age group over the 55 km course in his debut appearance. In race results we cover Ironman Chatt

#104 - T100 Spain and Supertri Jersey Sep 26, 2025 01:04:57 This week we cover a massive few days in the sport. We start with Alex Yee's ambitious target of running a 2:08 marathon in Valencia before turning to the T100 Spain, where Lucy Charles-Barclay once again dominated the women's field and Hayden Wilde was untouchable in the men's. Over in Supertri Jersey, Jeanne Lehair produced a brilliant win ahead of Georgia Taylor-Brown, while Csongor Lehmann edg

#103 - Ironman World Championship Review Sep 19, 2025 01:17:39 This week Andy Horsfall-Turner joins us to unpack all the drama from the Ironman World Championship in Nice. We break down Casper Stornes' breakthrough victory, Gustav Iden's return to the podium in second, and Kristian Blummenfelt's gritty fight for third. We also dive into Sam Laidlow's 5th-place finish on home soil, the performances that surprised us, and what this year's race means for the fut

#102 - Ironman World Championship Preview with Lizzie Rayner Sep 12, 2025 01:08:08 This week we start with Hayden Wilde making headlines for racing in prohibited shoes before shifting our attention to the main event, the Ironman World Championships in Nice. Lizzie Rayner joins us to break down the men's race, the form of the favourites and the likely tactics that will shape the day. We dive into the chances of Sam Laidlow, Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt, and what it will t

#101 - T100 & WTCS French Riviera Sep 5, 2025 01:03:35 UTMB delivered a huge weekend of trail racing, with Tom Evans winning the men's race and Ruth Croft taking the women's title to complete the UTMB triple. Georgia Taylor Brown has made her ambitions clear, she wants Olympic gold in Los Angeles in 2028. We discuss what it will take to get her there. At the T100 French Riviera, Ashleigh Gentle produced another world class performance to win the women

#100 - Hayden Wilde v Alex Yee Again! Aug 29, 2025 01:07:43 Jan Frodeno was meant to race UTMB but had not qualified, and the wildcard entry he received has seen him cop a wave of online criticism. We talk through why the reaction came so hard and what it says about the way the trail scene handles elite entries. From there we look at one of the wildest endurance feats of the year, South African runner Sibusiso Kubheka covering 100km in 5:59:20 at the Adida

#99 - Supertri Chicago Preview Aug 22, 2025 01:00:19 This week we set the record straight on T100 Valencia after rumours that it was cancelled. Hayden Wilde is planning to race both the T100 Fréjus and the WTCS on the same weekend, after his comeback could this be one of the best seasons ever? Jan Frodeno's UTMB bid might be on hold as it appears he hasn't followed the qualification process properly. Ironman Kalmar happened over the weekend Chelsea

#98 - Hayden and Lucy Dominate! Aug 15, 2025 01:01:47 Plenty to cover from T100 London, starting with Hayden Wilde's incredible win less than 100 days after a horrific bike crash and Lucy Charles-Barclay's brilliant performance that makes her a clear contender for the Ironman World Championships in Kona this October. We break down both the men's and women's races, with the women's race standing out as one of the best T100 events we have seen. Away fr

#97 - Hayden Wilde is Back! Aug 8, 2025 01:00:54 We are back with another big week in triathlon. Jan Frodeno is lining up for UTMB and we talk about what that means for his post-triathlon career. The T100 London start list is stacked with names like Hayden Wilde, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Lucy Charles-Barclay and Jelle Geens. We break down the field and who we think could take the win. The 2028 WTCS Grand Final has been awarded to New Zealand and we

#96 - Drafting Details From Challenge Roth Revealed! Aug 1, 2025 01:00:25 We're back with a packed week in triathlon. Challenge Roth's release of Race Ranger data gave us plenty to dive into. We break down who spent the most time drafting, where the tech worked (and didn't), and what it might mean for the future of racing. Sam Laidlow returned to long course racing at Ironman Leeds with an incredible win, achieved off just 11 hours of training a week as he continues to

#95 - Anne Haug Announces Her Retirement Jul 25, 2025 01:05:20 This week we try to unpack the developing World Triathlon corruption story and why, sadly, it doesn't come as much of a surprise. We look at what's been reported so far, how the sport's leadership ended up here, and what it could mean going forward. We also react to the retirement announcement from Anne Haug and reflect on the incredible career of one of triathlon's most consistent performers. In

#94 - WTCS Hamburg and Ironman Lake Placid with Joe Skipper and Tyler Mislawchuk Jul 18, 2025 01:11:11 This week we're joined by Tyler Mislawchuk and Joe Skipper as we dive into another massive week of racing. We recap WTCS Hamburg where Matt Hauser and Vasco Vilaca battled it out in the men's race, and in the women's, Léonie Périault took the win ahead of Cassandre Beaugrand and Beth Potter. We also discuss the Supertri 2025 news and what it might mean for the future of the sport. Tyler shares his

#93 - Challenge Roth Recap Jul 11, 2025 01:02:46 This week we're back with another big episode covering all the latest from around the triathlon world. We kick things off with the news that Maya Kingma's Giro d'Italia was cut short after a crash ended her race early. We then get into the new age group world championship qualification changes, a topic James is very excited to dive into, and what this could mean for the future of Ironman racing. W

#92 - Wild Referring in Frankfurt and Challenge Roth Preview Jul 4, 2025 01:18:34 After another massive weekend in triathlon and with Tim in Europe, James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner. We kick things off with the big news that Maya Kingma is turning pro in cycling. We talk about what this move means, how it could shape her career, and why it's an exciting step for one of the sport's top talents. We dive into the T100 shakeup with the surprise cancellation of the Las Vegas

#91 - Ironman Frankfurt is Stacked! Jun 27, 2025 01:00:50 After missing a week, we're back with a packed episode covering all the major racing across the globe. We break down T100 Vancouver, where Taylor Knibb dominated the women's race ahead of Julie Derron and Jess Learmonth. In the men's race, Jelle Geens delivered a sensational run to beat fellow Belgian Marten Van Riel, with Mika Noodt rounding out the podium despite serving a penalty. Then it's ove

#90 - Sam Long, Start Lists and a Bit of Controversy Jun 13, 2025 01:02:56 This week we cover the latest in triathlon, starting with a pretty wild story... Oscar Pistorius was on the start list for 70.3 Durban. We break down how it happened, the reaction it sparked, and whether there's any place for him in the sport. Lionel Sanders is back and setting his sights on a big performance in Nice. We talk about his mindset shift and why we'd love to see him go all-in on 70.3 W

#89 - Record Breaking Weekend Jun 6, 2025 01:00:05 This week we cover a huge few days in triathlon. Rico Bogen takes the win at T100 San Francisco, while Julie Derron puts together a brilliant performance to beat Taylor Knibb in the women's race. At Ironman Hamburg, Laura Philipp runs a stunning 2 hour 38 marathon to beat Kat Matthews and set a new Ironman world record. WTCS Alghero delivered high drama with Cassandre Beaugrand bouncing back from

#88 - So Many Match-Ups May 30, 2025 01:00:46 Kate Waugh versus Taylor Knibb. Marten Van Riel versus Rico Bogen versus Kyle Smith. Laura Philipp versus Kat Matthews. Lucy Charles-Barclay versus Chelsea Sodaro. Lionel Sanders versus Sam Long. Cassandre Beaugrand versus the clock. Matt Hauser versus Vasco Vilaca. This week, we remember Jay Luke and Matías Opitz, two much-loved members of the triathlon community. We also unpack the viral Laidlow

#87 - T100 Shakeups, WTCS Thrillers and Lanzarote Domination May 23, 2025 01:00:32 This week, we break down another packed weekend of racing across the triathlon world. We start with the T100 Vancouver wildcards, where an exciting list of short course athletes has been announced, led by Maya Kingma. The addition of these athletes brings fresh dynamics to the field. In Yokohama, the WTCS season continued with a thrilling men's race. Matt Hauser edged out Vasco Vilaca in a tight s

#86 - No, Lionel Sanders Cannot Be Beaten! May 16, 2025 01:01:35 This week, we dig into the reasoning behind Ironman's decision to reunify the Ironman World Championships and what this could mean for the future of the sport. We review all the action from St George 70.3, where Lionel Sanders delivered a convincing win in the men's race and Paula Findlay dominated the women's field with a performance that shows she's ready for a big year. There's also plenty of r

#85 - Can Lionel Sanders Be Beaten? May 9, 2025 01:01:03 This week, we react to the news that the Ironman World Championships will return to Kona in 2026. We break down what this means for the future of the event and the sport as a whole. T100 Gold COast has been officially announced and we discuss what this means for the series, the athletes, and fans Down Under. We also take a moment to say thank you to the team at IM Talk, as the long-running podcast

#84 - Alex Yee's Incredible Marathon May 2, 2025 01:00:57 This week, we discuss Alex Yee's stunning 2 hour 11 minute run at the London Marathon, a performance that not only turned heads but showed the world that triathletes are truly world class at swim, bike and run. It was a record breaking day at Ironman Texas with Kat Matthews taking the win in the women's race ahead of Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt absolutely destroying the men's field. We s

#83 - Belinda Granger Apr 25, 2025 01:08:56 This week, Belinda Granger joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation across the latest in triathlon. We start with Challenge Roth 2025 and what's shaping up to be another massive edition of the race, before diving into some of the challenges facing pro fields across both long course and short course racing. Sam Laidlow's health remains a big talking point, and we discuss the uncertainty aroun

#82 - Will Sam Laidlow Race in 2025? Apr 18, 2025 01:00:06 This week, we dive into the latest update on Sam Laidlow and ask the big question. Will he race again in 2025 given his current health struggles? With so much uncertainty around his condition, we explore what this could mean for the future of one of triathlon's biggest names. We also discuss long distance triathlon more broadly and whether it is even possible to make the format entertaining for br

#80 - Andrew Horsfall-Turner Talks T100 Singapore Apr 11, 2025 01:08:22 This week, James is joined by professional triathlete Andrew Horsfall-Turner to break down all the latest in the triathlon world. T100 Singapore takes centre stage as we discuss Kate Waugh's breakthrough win, Hayden Wilde's dominant performance, and how both races played out across the heat and humidity of Singapore. Andy talks through his experience at Ironman South Africa, sharing what it was li

#80 - T100 Singapore Preview Apr 4, 2025 01:01:31 Triathlon is back with some big weekends of racing, and we're here to break it all down. We start with Ironman South Africa, where Anne Reischmann took the win in the women's race, and Magnus Ditlev dominated the men's field, with Marten Van Riel and Jamie Riddle also in the mix. Next, we preview the upcoming T100 Singapore races. The women's field features top contenders like Lucy Charles-Barclay

#79 - Joe Skipper Mar 28, 2025 01:05:38 This week, we're joined by Joe Skipper to discuss his race at Ironman New Zealand. Joe shares his insights into how the day unfolded, from the swim through to that brutal final stretch on the run, and what the result means for the rest of his season. We then break down the action from Geelong 70.3, where Jelle Geens stormed to victory with a lightning-fast run, Jake Birtwhistle delivered a solid

#78 - Ellie Salthouse Mar 14, 2025 01:01:34 This week, we discuss the T100 Singapore wildcards, including the exciting addition of Tyler Mislawchuk, the best hot weather athlete in the sport, and whether Max Stapley's bite is as bad as his bark after earning his spot. We then break down the Geelong 70.3 start list, featuring big names like Matt Hauser, Jelle Geens, and Hannah Berry, and what to expect from this highly competitive field.

#77 - Mike Phillips on Ironman NZ & Imogen Simmonds Tests Positive! Mar 7, 2025 01:01:35 This week, we discuss the recent news that Imogen Simmonds tested positive for Ligandrol, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) known to enhance muscle mass and strength. Simmonds has denied intentional use, attributing the positive test to intimate contact with her partner, who was unknowingly taking Ligandrol to improve his physique. We explore the details of this case, its implicatio

#76 - Daniel Bækkegård Discusses Doping Feb 28, 2025 01:23:24 This week, we discuss the Norwegians training in Nice—what they're up to and what we can expect from them at the Ironman World Championships. We then preview Ironman New Zealand, looking at the key contenders, including Joe Skipper, Mike Phillips, and Arnaud Guilloux. Who are the favourites, and how will the race play out in Taupō? Finally, James interviews professional triathlete Daniel Bækkegård

#75 - Pro Athletes Announce Their 2025 Seasons Feb 21, 2025 01:05:54 This week, we cover some major headlines in the triathlon world. Lionel Sanders reveals he ended his 2024 season early with a broken hip—how has this impacted his preparations for 2025? Joe Skipper was hit by a car just over a week out from Ironman New Zealand—what will it mean for the race in Taupō next week? We dive into Georgia Taylor-Brown's cycling debut and Geraint Thomas's decision to race

#74 - India Lee Feb 14, 2025 01:05:49 This week, we discuss Joe Skipper's plans for the 2025 season, starting with Ironman New Zealand and what it means for his year ahead. Lionel Sanders is taking yet another new approach to his training—but how long until he changes it again? We also preview WTCS Abu Dhabi, breaking down early-season picks and why, with so many big names missing, the race doesn't feel as significant this year. Final

#73 - More Triathletes Turning to Pro Cycling Jan 31, 2025 01:02:39 Big changes are shaking up the world of triathlon and cycling! Georgia Taylor-Brown is making a major move to cycling—what does this mean for her career and the sport? Meanwhile, watching these events just got a lot more expensive, with Eurosport shutting down in the UK and Ireland and its coverage moving to another channel at a significantly higher price. What impact will this have on fans and th

#72 - Surprising T100 Signings and Omissions! Jan 17, 2025 01:02:40 Welcome back for 2025! We kick things off by catching up on what we've been up to during the break before diving into the latest triathlon news. We highlight Tyler Mislawchuk's incredible debut victory at Pucon 70.3, showcasing his exciting start to the season. We also celebrate Lucy Gossage's remarkable ultra win and discuss what it means for her career. Next, we provide important updates on the

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