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Todd is stepping to the line solo this weekend for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, and this episode breaks down everything you need to know heading into race day. We cover the unique dynamics of the Chattanooga course, from the current-assisted swim to the rolling bike terrain and a run course that can get punishing in the heat.

There’s also a discussion around race entry and field dynamics, including how competitive the field is shaping up and what that means for pacing and positioning. With temperatures expected to be high, we spend time on heat management strategies, hydration, and how conditions could impact overall performance.

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In this episode of Couch to Kona, we kick things off with a quick preview of Todd’s upcoming 70.3 in Chattanooga. How training’s shaping up, expectations going in, and what success looks like on race day.

Then we shift gears into a full deep dive on Drew’s knee injury, breaking down exactly what happened, the diagnosis, and the surgical plan ahead. We walk through the full timeline: from injury → decision-making → surgery → recovery expectations → and what this means for the 2026 season.

If you’ve ever dealt with injury (or just want a real look behind the curtain of balancing performance and setbacks), this one is for you.

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Joined by 5th place finisher from the 35-39 AG, Matt Engle, we review our 70.3 Oceanside races. Described as many as the best non-world championship field ever assembled in Ironman, Todd battled back from a slow start to place 45th out of 70 starters.

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