The REAL Triathlon Podcast

It's been almost 13 years since Joel Filliol uploaded one of Triathlon's most influential blog posts. The Top 20 Rules For Faster Triathlon Swimming has been foundational for many of the top triathlon swim programs since it was published. In this episode, the boys go through each rule to see if they still apply to the foundations of triathlon swimming today.    If you want to go above and beyond c...

Sometimes, we're so focused on performance outcomes that we forget why we do this sport. In this episode, we're joined by Bobby, an age group athlete who shares his experience of finding joy in his triathlon journey while on the way to his first full-distance finish.    If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtris...

As the boys start to roll back into training after a couple weeks off training they discuss the realities of coming back to training, what your first few weeks back should look like and how to build back the hunger for training. The discussion then moves on to the T100 Dubai Grand Final and possible contract negotiations for 2025.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on...

Ben Kanute is an American triathlete who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In 2017 and 2022 he took second place at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Ben recently competed in his first Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii.    If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes...

This episode is all about how race day went down for the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona! What a day of epic explosions from most of the favorites. Jackson had a tough day but he sure did his best to pay honor to this course. The RTS team was in support of Jackson and Team ZOOT for this journey and overall, things went incredibly well...it even rained a bit. Have a listen and enjoy...

Jackson Laundry is nearly ready to take on The Big Island. There’s a lot to unpack in the episode including training programming, political jargon, and the standard banter between Garrick Loewen, Nick Chase and Jackson himself. 

We train, travel, and race with the best conditions in mind, however, this race weekend was NOT expected to be so hard. It was especially hard to see the destruction caused by hurricane Helene for those traveling from Augusta to Chatty. Marc, Jackson, Lisa, Garrick, and Nick all talk about the whirlwind of a weekend where yes, we all still had the best time together. This episode is full of fun.

If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri  

Organization Progress, Future Plans, and Racing Events Andre and Nick discussed the progress and future plans of their organization, which has been involved in various operations, logistics, marketing, and sponsorship activities. They also touched on the organization's efforts to host national championships and other significant events. Andre mentioned that their CEO, Bill Christie, is still activ...

In this episode, we sit down with a long-time supporter and friend of RTS, Zac. As Zac's Coach, Nick has always been blown away by his sheer tenacity and ability to get-shit-done. However, as life goes, sometimes we must overcome aspects of life, that no one should have to deal with. After learning his daughter Charlotte has an inoperable brain tumor, the timer started on how to maximize all areas...

Nick has been a sweat test expert with Precision Hydration since the COVID days and since there have been hundreds of tests, he wanted to chat with Andy on a few key topics. Most importantly, smart sodium intake has had a profound effect on many athletes and their ability to compete.

Tamara and Marc sit down with Nick to discuss their preparation for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 European Championships in Tallinn Estonia. 

This race was stacked with over 80 men on the START LINE, one of the biggest ever. Kristian Blumenfelt nearly set the run course world record and Patrick Lange didn't have the day he so desired. There were tons of breakout performances, some RAW feelings from Jackson‬ on swim start procedures, and the overall pain he will now endure post-crash as he rebuilds!   If you want to go above and beyond c...

Jackson and Nicholas discussed the technical aspects of a new bike design. Jackson explained the bike's unique features, such as wide forks, chain stays, and seat stays, which are aimed at reducing air drag. He also mentioned that the bike's base bar and fork are designed with a 6 to 1 airfoil, the thinnest possible design for minimal drag. Jackson shared his excitement about racing with the new b...

Triathlon Water Quality and Media Attention Nicholas and Kirsten discussed the water quality issues that arose during a recent triathlon event. Kirsten explained that the athletes and coaches were kept informed about the water quality through daily emails from the World Triathlon organization. Despite the uncertainty, the athletes seemed to handle the situation well, with Kirsten noting that there...

Jackson, Nick and Garrick have all completed a 140.6 distance in the past 4 weeks! There are some great war stories, race recaps and as always candid entertainment.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Ch...

Nicholas and Skye shared their personal experiences and perspectives on various topics including coffee brewing, video editing, and their work setups. They also discussed Skye's pregnancy journey, her evolving interests in podcasting and triathlon, and the challenges and opportunities in the triathlon world. Lastly, they talked about the promotion of Skye's podcast, the potential use of AI, and th...

With Jackson Laundry currently standing in 2nd place in the IRONMAN Pro series and planning to take on IRONMAN Lake Placid against some serious contenders, we had a lot to unpack. Additionally, Tamara Jewett is BACK smashing the course at IRONMAN 70.3 Mt. Tremblant, running her way into 2nd place after battling with Ellie Salthouse in the final Kilometers. Garrick is taking on IRONMAN Vitoria-Gast...

Tamara has had the unique opportunity of racing both the T100 series and Ironman Pro Series in 2024. She joins Nick on the episode of the podcast to discuss her experience in both series and preview the upcoming Pro series race in Mont-Tremblant Quebec.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for update...

Matt Sharpe; professional triathlete, Olympian, and author of the Tempo Newsletter, sits down with Nick to discuss the current triathlon events. In this episode, they go in-depth about what's going on with the T100 series and how contracted athletes seem to be skipping out on the series for the Ironman World Series. Matt also shines a light on the drama surrounding a lot of the Olympic qualificati...

Jackson Laundry, Marc Dubrick, Lisa Becharas, and Nicholas Chase chat about their experiences after the weekend of heavy racing. Jackson and Lisa took on IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga while Nick and Marc headed over to Europe with The Challenge Championship in Samorin, Slovakia. This episode is packed with fun knowledge, race tactics, and what the experience was like to get out there and push with ever...

IRONMAN 70.3 St. George is one of the most notoriously challenging courses within the North American circuit of races and also, brings some of the strongest competitive fields around. Also, being part to the IRONMAN Pro series made this event quite unique. Marc and Nick discuss the race, the pre-race and overall outcome for Jackson, Nick and Marc. All in all, this is such a savage event and the co...

Two first-place finishes for Real Tri Squad's Lisa Becharas and Marc Dubrick at St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, FL. Hear all about their incredible showing at this prestigious event!   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick...

Lesley Smith & Nick Chase recap Lesley's performance at the 2024 Ironman Texas.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Pro Triathlete and Performance Dietitian Megan Foley joins Nicholas Chase in this week's Real Triathlon Podcast. If you wanted to know how to handle the new Mortal Hydration which will be on course for all IRONMAN events, you can learn more here also on how to plan ahead.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @real...