The Triathlon Show

Guess what? Another week without Chris. Chris was unhappy with his contract and we are back in negotiations. Looks like we will have to get him that beach house he has been asking for. Anyway, Tony and Austin get into some pre-race talk for Tony now that he is registered for Santa Cruz. They talk expectations and how age group racing is very different from the pro field. The fellas talk about rece...

Another week without Chris. This is starting to become a regular thing. Tony and Austin get into what is coming up for Tony and some possible races. They segway into some marathon qualification talk and logistics as well. The boys recap the racing over the weekend in Frankfurt and how impressive KB’s performance was. Who is looking like Kona's favorite now as we get closer? Also, the guys talk...

The boys are back together. Chris’ holdout and contract negotiations have settled, and he is back. He talks about his recent health issues and what has been going on in life. They go over the weeks coming up and his recent race at the Coveathlon. The boys also debrief on the Olympics and the highs and lows. Then, the boys make some quick picks for IM Frankfurt this weekend—no frills, just picks.

Another Chris-less show this week. Tony and Austin have an open chat about doping following the recent news of Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez testing positive for a banned substance. They talk about what it means for the sport. Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Is doping more common than we think? The boys also go over the week in the Olympics and some of their favorite moments, including the mixe...

In this week’s episode, it’s another two-thirds showing from the crew with the self-proclaimed bad boys of the podcast, Austin and Tony. This episode is very tame but jam-packed with race coverage. We start by tackling the Olympic races and the controversy surrounding them all. From there, we recap T100 London. We discuss the T100 issuing drafting penalties, or the lack thereof, and talk about som...

This week, Tony and Chris are the hosts of the show, so we apologize if you are just here for Austin. In this episode, we discuss Sam Laidlow's DQ while attempting to validate his Kona entry as the returning world champion and what has ensued since. We also discuss the new Lightspray upper technology introduced by ON Running, which allows for their latest Cloudboom Strike LS to be laceless and...

In this week’s show, the guys recap Roth and the level of racing that is going on around the world. With many record-breaking performances, who will be the first male to run a 2:30 marathon in an Ironman or the first woman to go under 8 hours in an Ironman? The boys also discuss the viability of the T100 and if some of the athletes are getting cold feet about the series as a whole. Also, they all...

This week, the guys will catch up on all the race action that has happened and is upcoming: Mont Tremblant 70.3, Olympic Trials, Western States. Peak race season is upon us. Tony gives his opinion about swim buoys, and the fellas discuss the Olympic Trials and whether it is unfair for a mishap to shape a potential gold medalist’s chances of going to Paris. Chris also promises to start making video...

This week, the boys talk about the T100 San Francisco race results. Maybe they are a week or two late, but the fans asked for it, so they delivered. The fellas get into the logistics of the race and the series overall. Is this a viable race company? Will they be one and done? They also discuss LCB’s recent change of heart to go all in for the World Championships in Nice. Is there something behind...

The boys recap some of the racing that has happened over the two weeks and how things went. Tony talks about his 70.3 World Championship qualifying performance and some brutal conditions. They get a short recap of IM Hamburg and the upcoming races this weekend. They start by previewing the 70.3 Boulder start list, which doesn’t have them excited, but they cheer up when they get to talk about the s...

The guys get into the race weekend for Chris at Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay. They talk about what went right for Chris and what went wrong. The guys also talk about the drama at Morro Bay regarding the swim debacle and challenging course, which resulted in quite a few DNFs. Who is to blame? Should the swim have been shortened or canceled? They will get into it all.

This week is another race recap and preview race. The guys talk about Yokohama and how the US Olympic teams are shaking out. Should the US Olympic Committee announce how they choose their Olympic athletes? They talk about who should get the last shot for the women in Cagliari and who has or has not done enough to earn a spot. They talk about the performance of Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden...

The guys start by talking about super shoes. What brands are they loyal to if they wear inserts and other things? They also discussed the OC Marathon controversy over the weekend and where they drew the line on off-course support. Is there a difference between people competing for a podium spot and everyone else? Should there be preferential treatment? Is it on the athletes or the race directors?...

This week is all about racing. The fellas recap IM Texas and talk about all the drama and how their picks fell out. The guys talk about surprise performances and performances that disappointed. Also, this week is the lead-up to St. George 70.3, so they discuss who they think will take the top steps. Is Sam Long able to keep this momentum going? Will Paula continue her success? Another topic of dis...

This week, the whole squad is on the podcast. The fellas start by talking about Chris, his upcoming race, his nutrition, and how things have changed recently. They also discuss the recently inked deal behind Ironman and Immortal Hydration. They discuss how on-course hydration works with the company and how it differs from Gatorade. They also give picks in the lead-up to IM Texas. Who takes the cro...

This week it's just Chris and Tony catching up on Tony's experience at the Boston Marathon, as well as sharing our thoughts on the upcoming Ironman Texas Pro Series starting lineup and the outcome of the T100 Singapore.

The boys are back? We hope so. There is a lot to talk about this week. The boys start out recapping Oceanside and the pro race. Chris and Austin talk about the excitement on the course and everything that came with it. Tony is getting ready to ship off to Boston, so there is a quick overview of what the weekend will look like, as well as the guys discussing the standards being “too hard.” The guys...

In this week’s pod, the boys talk about the LA Marathon Chase debacle and what transpired there. They discuss the Boston Marathon medal and the new look and sponsor. Also, Tony talks about getting denied entry into the New York Marathon despite having a qualifying time well under the standard for his age group. They speculate on what is going on with NY. The boys finally debrief on the T100 Miami....

Racing is back! The boys talk about a big weekend in racing. Abu Dhabi, T100, and even beyond. They pick who they think will be on the podium this weekend in Miami and start talking about the Olympics coming up with this weekend’s race in Abu Dhabi. Can KB win gold and Kona? The guys also talk about the new time-trial helmets coming into play in cycling and possibly triathlon.

In this week’s episode, the boys are getting back into their stride in training and all things race talk. Recently, Ironman announced their newest partnership with Race Ranger Technologies for all of their Pro Series races. Where is this technology going and how can it be beneficial for race dynamics? They talk the Tokyo marathon for this weekend and by just how much Kipchoge will win by. The boys...

In this week’s show, the guys start discussing their seasons' start. Chris talks about his minor injury after Surf City and how he is recuperating. The show takes a moment to talk about Kelvin Kiptum and his recent passing. In the interest of marathon talk, the guys talk about Casey Neistat and his recent 3-hour marathon…on a downhill course. E-bike laws may be more and more prevalent as they...

The crew is back after race weekend at Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon. They do a quick recap on their experiences and list some excuses as to why they didn't go faster. The boys talk about the real race during the Olympic trials and how things shook out there. Also, they get into the PTO T100 and the "contracted athletes," as well as their favorites for the series.

The boys are itching for racing season to get underway, but they still manage to ramble on for longer than anticipated. Austin recaps his Avalon 50 miler race from a few weeks back, the crew discusses Joe Skipper's weighted vest 5k challenge, and Lionel's comeback to full distance and Kona!

Chris is back!  The fellas discuss Tony’s recent Disney Dopey Challenge race experience and if he will be racing in costume from here on out.  They also get into their 2024 goals and race schedules and how early season training has been going.  Chris discusses his plan for finally nabbing that BQ. https://www.ocendurance.com⁠ Find us on IG OC Endurnace: @ocendurancepodcast Austin Ray: @714Enduranc...

Austin and Tony are without Chris in this week’s episode.  They were on their best behavior as they discussed recent articles covering the fastest and slowest races of 2023 on the 70.3 and full IM circuit.  You might be surprised at some of the standings. The guys also get into the top earners, in terms of prize purse money, of the triathlon world for 2023.  Did your favorite rank where you expect...