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Episode 136: Happy Valley Battles, Cairns Breakthroughs and Equipment Chaos

This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) recap a busy weekend in triathlon, from Josh’s race at Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley to Jenna-Caer’s fun-run weekend at the Banff 10K.

The episode dives into the Happy Valley pro races, with a major men’s battle, a dominant women’s performance, and plenty of Ironman Pro Series movement. The crew also touches on Ironman Cairns, Taylor Knibb’s latest time trial title, Joe Skipper’s crank length drama, and the equipment checks every athlete should be doing before race day.

Highlights

• Jenna-Caer’s Banff 10K fun-run weekend
• Josh’s Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley race recap
• The Mauna Apparel team atmosphere on course
• Why Happy Valley felt like a true St. George-style replacement
• A huge head-to-head battle in the men’s race
• Morgan Pearson’s race-altering bike mechanical
• Paula Findlay controlling the women’s race from the bike
• Ironman Cairns delivering two first-time Ironman winners
• Ironman Hamburg course sabotage discussion
• Taylor Knibb winning another US time trial national title
• Ironman 70.3 Elsinore preview
• Joe Skipper’s crank length issue
• Why power meters, tire pressure, bolts, chains and drivetrain checks matter

Race Breakdown

Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley

The men’s race came down to an exciting 70.3 battle. An early bike mechanical took one of the pre-race favourites out of contention, while the front group reshuffled throughout the bike.

Once the run started, the race became a true head-to-head battle before the winning move came with about 5K to go.

On the women’s side, the race was controlled from the bike. A strong ride created the gap, and from there it became about managing the run and holding the lead to the finish.

Ironman Cairns

Ironman Cairns delivered two first-time Ironman winners and another reminder of how quickly long-course racing can change. The men’s race was controlled from the bike, while the women’s race shifted dramatically on the run after the early leader was forced to withdraw.

Ironman 70.3 Elsinore Preview

Ironman 70.3 Elsinore is shaping up to be an important race for 70.3 World Championship qualification and Pro Series points.

On the men’s side, several major names are still chasing their Nice qualification spots, which should make for aggressive racing. On the women’s side, Kat Matthews looks like the athlete to beat as she returns to racing and looks to rebuild her Pro Series momentum.

Quickfire Q&A

Best personal race-weekend moment?
Jenna-Caer running Banff for fun and actually enjoying the views.

Big Happy Valley takeaway?
It was a tough, honest course that created great racing.

Best men’s race storyline?
A head-to-head run battle that came down to the final few kilometres.

Best women’s race storyline?
A controlled bike performance setting up the win.

What the F of the week?
The Ironman Hamburg course sabotage with metal and glass reportedly placed on the bike course.

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This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) catch up on training, racing, big life updates, and a full weekend of pro triathlon action.

Josh is heading into race week for Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, feeling more settled, experienced, and ready than ever after a strong final training weekend. Jenna-Caer shares a major coaching update after learning that her long time coach, Lucho, is retiring after 13 years of guiding her training.

From there, the episode dives into Ironman Hamburg, where Solveig Løvseth continued her incredible rise with another Ironman win, Laura Philipp ran herself back into contention after a challenging bike, and Katrine Græsbøll delivered a standout performance in her first Ironman.

The crew also breaks down T100 San Francisco, where Rico Bogen proved once again that this course suits him perfectly, holding off a charging field after a decisive bike split. Plus, they touch on Supertri Blenheim Palace, Jonathan Brownlee’s wild Weekend Warrior world record, and look ahead to Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, where a deep North American field is set to battle for Pro Series points and 70.3 Worlds qualification.

Highlights
• Josh’s race week check in before Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley
• Final training confidence, bike setup wins, and the Mauna Apparel race kit
• Jenna-Caer’s long time coach retiring after 13 years together
• What makes finding the right coach so difficult
• Jonathan Brownlee’s 10 sprint triathlons in two days at Blenheim Palace
• Ironman Hamburg women’s race recap
• Solveig Løvseth’s bike course record and continued Ironman dominance
• Laura Philipp’s massive marathon comeback
• Katrine Græsbøll’s breakout first Ironman performance
• Kona qualification roll down going all the way to 12th place
• T100 San Francisco men’s race recap
• Rico Bogen’s back to back win in San Francisco
• Morgan Pearson and Jason West throwing down huge run splits
• Hayden Wilde racing below full health and still holding the T100 series lead
• Supertri Blenheim Palace results and qualification implications
• Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley men’s and women’s race preview
• Morgan Pearson, Sam Long, Trevor Foley, Jason West and Matt Hanson as key men to watch
• Paula Findlay, Hannah Berry, Tamara Jewett, Grace Alexander and Lydia Russell in the women’s race conversation
• 70.3 Worlds qualification implications for Nice
• Early speculation around the 2027 Ironman 70.3 World Championship location

Quickfire Q&A

Biggest personal update?
Jenna-Caer’s coach Lucho is retiring after 13 years of working together.

Most impressive performance of the weekend?
Solveig Løvseth winning Ironman Hamburg while reportedly not at full health, setting a new bike course record, and strengthening her Ironman Pro Series lead.

Best comeback performance?
Laura Philipp running a 2:42 marathon and closing the gap to Solveig dramatically after starting the run well behind.

T100 San Francisco takeaway?
Rico Bogen owns that course right now. His bike strength and ability to manage the run made the difference again.

Happy Valley men’s race to watch?
Morgan Pearson, Sam Long, Trevor Foley, Jason West, Matt Hanson, Matthew Marquardt and Ben Kanute all bring very different race dynamics.

Happy Valley women’s race to watch?
Paula Findlay looks like a strong pick on this style of course, but Hannah Berry, Grace Alexander, Tamara Jewett, Lydia Russell and Jackie Hering all make it interesting.

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Episode 133 is here, and this one is packed with pro race previews, Ironman Pro Series storylines, WTCS Yokohama discussion, and one of the most inspiring interviews we’ve had on the podcast so far.

Fed and Josh break down the stacked fields heading into Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence and WTCS Yokohama, including Kristian Blummenfelt’s early season racing strategy, Laura Philipp’s return to racing, and the Olympic qualification battle beginning to heat up. The episode also dives into training talk, swim development, altitude training, and what it takes to build long term durability in the sport.

Then, the guys sit down with Peyton and Cameron from Twin Wave after their headline-making performance at Ironman Texas, where they completed the race on their 18th birthday. The conversation goes far beyond the finish line, diving into how they got into triathlon, growing up in a triathlon family, burnout, balancing competitiveness as twins, moving from short course racing toward long course, and what they hope to build in the sport moving forward.

Highlights

• Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence preview and podium picks
• Laura Philipp’s return to racing and the women’s Pro Series field
• Rico Bogen, Kyle Smith, Jamie Riddle, Kristian Høgenhaug and the stacked men’s race in France
• WTCS Yokohama preview and the start of LA 2028 Olympic qualification
• Alex Yee returning to WTCS racing after his marathon focus
• Matt Hauser, Beth Potter, Lisa Tertsch and Jeannie Lehair race predictions
• Swim training discussion, pull buoys, paddles, and beginner swim progression
• Josh’s half marathon build and Happy Valley prep
• Twin Wave interview after completing Ironman Texas on their 18th birthday
• How Peyton and Cameron got into triathlon through their dad
• Growing up with Kona as “the Super Bowl” in their household
• Burnout, training mindset, and learning to love the process
• Racing each other as twins while still supporting one another
• Their experience swimming, biking, and running through Ironman Texas
• Advice for first time Ironman athletes and younger triathletes
• Future goals including Kona, T100 racing, and growing the sport through social media

Quickfire Q&A

• Biggest wildcard at Aix-en-Provence?
Kyle Smith and Jamie Riddle finally putting together complete races

• Athlete to watch in Yokohama?
Alex Yee returning to WTCS racing after his marathon block

• Hardest part of Ironman Texas for Twin Wave?
The final 40km of the bike into the headwind and rain

• What surprised them most about Ironman?
How mentally challenging the race became, and how much fun the run course atmosphere was

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Kristian Blummenfelt is on a mission, Solveig Løvseth is becoming one of the most dangerous athletes in triathlon, and the Ironman Pro Series is already delivering chaos.

In Episode 132 of Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer and Josh break down everything from the fallout of Ironman Texas to the growing concerns around T100, Lionel Sanders returning to Mikal Iden, and why the Norwegians continue to dominate every conversation in long course triathlon.

They also dive into Josh’s whirlwind London Marathon trip, world record performances, and what’s next as the season starts heating up heading into Yokohama, T100 Spain, and the next stretch of Ironman Pro Series racing.

Highlights

• Ironman Texas recap and what it was like on the ground covering the race
• Kristian Blummenfelt’s dominance and why he may already have the Pro Series locked up
• Solveig Løvseth’s breakout performances and whether she can win the “big three”
• Lionel Sanders returning to Mikal Iden and whether it can actually work
• Marten Van Riel’s scary potential after taking second in Texas
• The behind the scenes Ironman Texas bike setup controversy
• Why T100 Singapore lacked energy compared to the Ironman Pro Series
• Taylor Knibb returning to short course racing after Ironman success
• WTCS Yokohama preview and what to expect from the Olympic qualification race
• Josh’s London Marathon experience, including seeing the marathon world record unfold live at Tower Bridge
• Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast preview and the next wave of pro racing coming up

Quickfire Q&A

Favorite moment from Ironman Texas?
The Norwegians joking about Solveig getting the master bedroom because she’s “the champion.”

Most dangerous athlete in triathlon right now?
Solveig Løvseth.

Can Taylor Knibb successfully return to short course after Ironman racing?
Maybe. But nobody has ever really pulled it off at this level before.

Most underrated athlete right now?
Casper Stornes.

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This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, the crew dives into what might be the most stacked Ironman Texas we’ve seen in years. With Kona level talent, this is more than just another race, it’s an early season statement for the Ironman Pro Series and a preview of what we could see later in the year.

Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon), and Fede (@fedemultisport) break down the key matchups, course dynamics, and tactical decisions that could decide the race, from swim gaps and bike power to whether anyone can truly run down the front of the field in Texas heat.

Highlights
• Kona level field at Ironman Texas
• Ironman Pro Series impact on early season racing
• Taylor Knibb vs Kat Matthews vs Solveig Løvseth
• Swim gaps and early race separation on the women’s side
• Bike power dynamics and pacing decisions
• Kona qualification implications and depth of field
• Massive men’s field depth and 30 athlete swim pack potential
• Impact of the 20 metre draft rule on a flat course
• Key contenders, Blummenfelt, Iden, Van Riel, Schomburg, Long
• Patrick Lange and Jelle Geens as wildcard factors
• How Texas compares to Kona in race dynamics
• Why this race could shape the rest of the season

Quickfire Q&A
• Biggest threat to Taylor Knibb? Kat Matthews’ run strength and race experience
• Dark horse on the women’s side? Solveig Løvseth with her current run form
• Key dynamic in the men’s race? Whether the front group stays together off the bike
• Who benefits most from the 20 metre rule? Strong solo riders who can hold power
• What decides the race? Execution in the final hour of the run

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This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, the season truly kicks off with one of the most iconic races in the sport. Oceanside 70.3 delivered everything, tough conditions, stacked fields, and performances that are already shaping the 2026 narrative.

Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) break down the full weekend, from what makes Oceanside so uniquely difficult to the athletes who handled it best. Between unpredictable weather, a demanding bike course, and a race that always exposes weaknesses early in the season, this was not just a race, it was a statement.

The crew also reflects on how Oceanside continues to evolve as a true benchmark event, and why what we saw here matters heading into the rest of the year.

Highlights
• Oceanside 70.3 race breakdown
• Challenging conditions and course dynamics
• Key performances and standout athletes
• Why Oceanside always exposes early season fitness
• Tactical insights from the pro race
• How the race unfolded across swim, bike, and run
• What this means for the rest of the season
• Early season takeaways and shifting narratives

Quickfire Q&A
• What makes Oceanside sneaky hard?
• Biggest surprise from the race?
• Most impressive performance?
• What did we learn?
• What’s next?

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This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, the conversation is all about racing kicking off full force. Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer), Josh (@joshmvernon), and Fede (@fedemultisport) break down a huge weekend across the sport, from Ironman 70.3 Geelong to the T100 Gold Coast, before looking ahead to one of the most anticipated early season showdowns at Oceanside 70.3.

From dominant performances to tactical battles and what it all means for the season ahead, this episode is packed with real race insight and honest takeaways.

Highlights
• Ironman 70.3 Geelong race breakdown
• Key performances and standout athletes in Geelong
• T100 Gold Coast race dynamics and takeaways
• How the T100 series is shaping early season narratives
• What these results mean for the global long course scene
• Oceanside 70.3 preview and key matchups
• The impact of the 20 metre draft rule heading into Oceanside
• Athletes to watch as the season starts to take shape

Quickfire Q&A
• Biggest takeaway from Geelong? Early season form is already sharp across the board
• Most impressive performance from the weekend? Standout efforts across both Geelong and T100
• What did T100 Gold Coast reveal? The level is deeper and more aggressive than ever
• Who benefits heading into Oceanside? Athletes who can handle unpredictable race dynamics
• What to watch in Oceanside? How the race explodes once the bike packs start to form

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