Happy Pace - a triathlon podcast

World records. Unexpected podiums. A marathon costume change. Three hundred thousand spectators. Yep... Roth absolutely delivered. This week we're recapping everything from the biggest race in triathlon so far this year - from Sam Laidlow's incredible world-best performance to Alanis Siffert's breakout race, Lucy Charles-Barclay's tactical T2 change and the atmosphere that makes Roth unlike anywhe...

We finished recording this week's podcast... and then Challenge Roth went and broke the internet (well - the triathlon corner of it). You don't usually see athletes ADDED to the start list on race week of an Ironman distance event, but now Lucy Charles-Barclay is racing. Magnus Ditlev is racing. The pro fields have gone from exciting to absolutely stacked, and we couldn't not talk about it. This q...

We have been so caught up in Cairns that we;ve been neglecting the pro triathlon scene... so this episode is one big catch-up! From WTCS and T100 to the Ironman Pro Series, we unpack the biggest stories, the standout performances, and what it all means as the race to Nice and Kona starts to heat up. We chat about: • Why Solveig Løvseth is quickly becoming the athlete to beat • Kat Matthews' incred...

We're back from Cairns 70.3 and still recovering in what can only be described as being the best kind of tired. In this episode, we unpack our race week, from coffee shop rituals and taper runs to wild swim conditions, gusty bike legs and everything that made race day memorable. We discuss the realities of racing when conditions aren't perfect, what we're proud of, and the mindset shifts that help...

We're bringing you a special mini episode of the Happy Pace Podcast! Ahead of Ironman Cairns this weekend, we sat down with Australian pro triathlete Regan Hollioake and one of the Cairns favourites for a quick coffee catch-up about all things racing as a pro! From why Cairns remains one of her favourite events on the calendar, to life in the Ironman Pro Series and building towards Kona, Regan's l...

With race week finally here, we take a deep dive into one of our favourite races on the calendar - from the Palm Cove swim and the iconic Captain Cook Highway bike course to the Cairns Esplanade run and unforgettable red carpet finish. We share our favourite Cairns memories, race-day tips, lessons we've learned over the years, and the mindset strategies that can help when the heat, humidity and he...

This week on the Happy Pace Podcast, we’re talking all things racecations - the trips, traditions, logistics and little moments that make travelling for a triathlon so special. From Cairns and Noosa to Europe and beyond, we chat about why destination races keep us motivated, help us fall in love with the sport over and over again, and create some of our favourite memories both on and off the cours...

Triathlon is so much more than swim, bike, run. This week, we’re talking about the side of the sport that people don’t always mention when you first start - the mental load, the routines, the comparison traps, the recovery weeks, the post-race comedowns… and yes, the never-ending washing pile. We share some of our own experiences navigating training alongside work, life and everything else, plus r...

This week on the Happy Pace Podcast, we’re getting back to basics - the skills that actually make the biggest difference in triathlon, whether you’re training for your first sprint or your next 70.3. We chat through everything from open water swim nerves, breathing and sighting, to learning cleats, using your gears properly, cornering confidently and managing your run load without breaking down. I...

Triathlon can feel expensive and overwhelming when you first get started - so this week we’re breaking down the gear that actually matters. From goggles and wetsuits to helmets, bike fits and race wheels, we chat through what’s essential, what’s optional, and the upgrades we think are worth it over time. We also recap Western Sydney 70.3, where Mardi raced to a huge PB, plus chat pacing strategy,...

If you’ve picked your race… the next question is: how do you actually train for it? In this episode, we break down the different ways you can train for a triathlon - from free online plans and training platforms, to squads, clubs, and one-on-one coaching. We chat through the pros and cons of each, and why the “best” approach is the one that fits your life. We also share our Sessions of the Week (a...

In this episode, we break down the world of triathlon - from sprint distance through to Ironman, and everything in between. We talk through the different race formats, including Ironman, 70.3, T100, and World Triathlon, and explain how it all fits together (without overcomplicating it). We also share our sessions of the week, what we’ve been loving in training, and why shorter distance racing migh...

Welcome to the Happy Pace Podcast. We’re Jaclyn and Mardi, and we talk about triathlon… a lot. This podcast is basically an extension of the voice notes, race breakdowns, and chats we were already having. In this first episode, we’re starting with the basics: how we got into triathlon and why we’re still here. We talk about first races, doing breaststroke in open water, buying bikes based on colou...