so you wanna tri?

And just like that, we’ve hit the finish line of another season of Why We Tri. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃 In this wrap-up episode, we chat through: - How race weekend and the big day actually unfolded - Smashing predicted times and surprising ourselves - Lessons we’ll carry into training and racing next year - How we’re feeling now (tired, proud, excited… all of it) - Our plans for the next race season ahead......

This is it! Under 2 weeks until we dance! The final episode before race day, and just when we should be feeling calm and collected... everything starts to go wrong. 😬The official Athlete Guide has dropped, and with it, a bombshell: mandatory registration is on Friday evening, creating a logistical nightmare for Ben. Can he make it after work with four kids and two dogs to look after? On top of th...

It's the final countdown! 😱 With just ONE MONTH to go until the Olympic triathlon, the pressure is officially on and every single session counts. In this episode, Rebecca shares the story of her disastrous training ride—complete with a puncture, a nutrition "bonk," and a desperate craving for an ice cream stop. This "failure" becomes a massive learning opportunity, sparkin...

The clock is ticking LOUDLY! 😱 With just 45 days until the Olympic triathlon, Rebecca drops a bombshell: she's only trained three times in the last three weeks. After some "gentle" encouragement (and a game to predict how many sessions she'll actually do), we dive into the most critical topic right now: race day nutrition . This is a complete beginner's guide, built on our o...

She did it! 🏅 With 66 days left on the clock, Rocket Rebecca is officially a triathlete after completing her very first (unofficial) triathlon! Join us as we recap the "Try for Tri" day, where Rebecca tackled a 1500m swim, a 20km bike, and a 5km run. We dive into her race results and see how her real-world times stacked up against our scientific predictions. (Spoiler: she's faster t...

The countdown is getting real! With only 93 days to go until the Olympic triathlon, we're officially under the 100-day mark, and the panic is starting to bubble. 😱 In this episode, we check in on Rebecca's (not-so-consistent) training, update her official progress report card (have the arrows moved?!), and get down to business creating her first-ever race day plan. We're breaking down...

Ready to jump into triathlon but have a million questions? Or just need a good laugh about the struggle? This episode is for you! We scoured some Facebook groups, and we're spilling all the tea on a triathlete's top concerns and what it's really like to train for a triathlon, from unexpected bike woes to the very real race day anxieties. Join us for some honest chat about: - That moment you realiz...

We are back with a peek into the wonderfully chaotic world of triathlon training. Join Rebecca as she spills all the beans – and maybe a few nervous poops – on what it really feels like to prep for a triathlon. From the bewildering jargon of "Jeffreys" (it's a pull buoy, promise!) to the sheer misery of a lonely, humid 3K run, Rebecca’s got a story you'll relate to. And just when...

The half marathon is behind us—now it’s time to gear up for Olympic distance triathlon training! In this episode, we recap Rebecca’s first big race experience, from medal moments to race-day chaos, and break down her new training plan for the 5150 Triathlon in Knokke-Heist, Belgium.🏅 Half marathon review: the highs, lows (and Alex's first marathon!)🚧 Post-race struggles: crowds, chaos, and w...

With just 13 days until race day, we dive into our half marathon prep—from gear debates and brutal hill sessions to fuelling strategies and taper week plans. 🏃‍♂️ Running in the heat, nutrition wins (and fails), and the truth about that final kilometer 😬 🧢 Gear talk: hats vs. headbands, leggings in the sun, and carrying water 🥤 Gels, jellies & hydration – what works and what doesn’t ⛰️ Hil...

🏊‍♂️ Learning to Swim for Triathlon? Start Here! 🚀 Swimming is often the toughest part of a triathlon for beginners—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Should you get a swim coach from the start? 🤔 ✅ How to improve if you can’t afford coaching (videos, training groups & more) ✅ Our biggest swimming mistakes & what we wish we did differently ✅ The...

🚀 Knokke-Heist 2025 – We’re coming for you! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ In this episode, we break down our race picks for the year—why we chose them, what we’re excited (or nervous) about, and how you can pick the right race for YOU! 🏔️ Hills vs. flat courses – which is best for beginners? 📅 How to plan your training around your race choice 💡 What to look for when picking your first triathlonThinking about...

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Why We Tri – Season 2 is here! We’re BACK and doing things differently this season—we’re going LIVE - under a new name, so you wanna tri?🎙️ You heard the whispers in Season 1… now it’s happening. The boys convinced me (and we’ll convince you) to sign up for your first tri! Join us as we guide first-timers on their triathlon journey. In this episode we share our 2025 race plans, dis...

There were highs, there were lows, but they all did it. Bringing you this last episode from 2 long distance triathletes and an Openlakes finisher. We reflect back on the race, what they would do the same, what they would different... And of course, the inevitable question of, what's next?

we were worried about DNF's, but hadn't considered a DNS! In this ep, we talk through how race day was and what exactly went down including bulls (not balls for once) and ding-donging. Were there tears? Were there any poop related incidents? Did they do it?

We meet with less than one week to go for Ben and Alex taking on Challenge Almere, and just under two weeks until Open Lakes for Papa Woo. How are we feeling? What are our predictions? What's an activation session? Carb loading? Special needs bags on course? And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of why we tri without some toilet talk.

Race day(s) are fast approaching. The boys are getting their last big training sessions in now, counting down the days and thinking about what tattoos they are going to get. We look back at their aims from 6 months ago to see if they've kept their promises to themselves. Has Papa Woo lost the weight he wanted to? Has Ben kept to his plan? And has Alex learnt from his nutrition mistakes? Well,...

In this episode we invite Club Woo member James onto the podcast to talk about everything he needs to know before his first ever triathlon coming up soon. Glasses or contact lenses? How do brick sessions work? Does he need a tri suit? The benefits of a cycling / tri club. Peeing in the wetsuit. And of course - if you shave your legs, how far do you go?

Papa Woo, Alex and Becca catch up after a small summer break (Ben was still off enjoying his holiday). Papa Woo is making good progress on his weight loss and consistency goals before his next race, Alex has been battling a few weeks of sickness but is starting to get back on it, and Becca's birthday 'presents' have changed the course of her training. We also talk about the Ironman exp...

In part 1 we talked about how the race went... in this part, we talk about the lessons we learned - pacing strategy, toilet breaks, fuelling, heart rate, proper swim sighting and more. Hopefully we'll carry those lessons forward for the big dance!

The boys talk about the race weekend, and a breakdown of how the race went.  Did they hit their targets? Did Alex stick to his heart rate zones? How many jelly babies were sacrificed? Listen to find out.

It's race weekend. And the word of the episode is "apprehensive". We're talking final prep, going through final checklists, and discussing the all important last minute details - will Alex shave his legs to get sub 5 hours? Will Papa Woo do it in sub 7?

We catch up with the boys in their final training moments and their plans for tapering. Papa Woo is, of course, prepared and ready, Ben's bike got some much needed upgrades, Alex is breaking all the rules, and I introduced a new discipline in to my training...

With less than 2 weeks until Papa Woo and Alex take on Ironman 70.3 Westfriesland, we take a look at the 202 pages of official triathlon rules, call them out on some BS, and talk about why experience is key.

Welcome to the first of our bonus eps - a series of shorter episodes and focused chat with one of the boys, but still with input from the others. In this ep, I talk to Papa woo about some more tips on how to pick your first race, doing an Ironman branded race and what that actually means, as well as discussing how and where triathlon was born.