The REAL Triathlon Podcast

The crew is back to break down a demanding week of Ironman Western Australia training. They compare TrainingPeaks numbers, share standout swim, bike, and run sessions, and talk through the challenge of managing fatigue, fueling, and injury worries. Then it’s on to the lighter stuff: race-day food cravings, shower physics, running tights etiquette, and the team’s latest smash-or-pass picks. Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

In this episode, the panel discusses training strategies, race preparations, coaching relationships, and the economics of racing at Kona and other events. They share insights on optimizing training, managing costs, and making the most of the off-season. In this episode, we explore the nuances of triathlon racing, including race strategies, sponsorship dynamics, and the mental aspects of training and competition. Our hosts share personal stories, controversial takes, and insights into the sport's evolving landscape.   Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

Nick Chase and Lisa Becharas recap their time on the ground at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, from the punishing heat and wind to the race-day drama that had everyone watching. They discuss Solveig’s collapse and incredible comeback to the finish, Vincent Luis’s stunning victory in his first Kona, the athletes and stories the broadcast missed, and whether the pros deserve more support and prize money. Plus: the underpants run, the podcast’s Kona fantasy draft, plans for Western Australia, and a few things that grind their gears. Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

It’s Kona week, so the Real Triathlon Podcast crew is putting their race predictions to the test with a high-stakes athlete draft. Jackson, Lisa, and Nick each get a $100 budget to bid on top contenders, while Garrick who hosts the draft has to pick up the scraps. Everyone then chooses who’ll handle the swim, bike, and run—with an alternate in case of a DNF. They break down their picks, debate likely race winners, and share a few Kona training stories along the way. Who built the strongest teams, and who will come out on top?  Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

The crew recaps a chaotic race weekend that turned a canceled New York 70.3 into an unexpected trip to Augusta—and a standout day for the team. Jackson Laundry explains his winning performance, while Nick Chase shares how he raced to a career-best 70.3 podium at age 40. Lisa Becharas also talks about a frustrating mechanical at the World Triathlon Championships in Spain, exhausting travel, and the group’s ongoing debate over future races in Florida, New Zealand, and Western Australia. Plus, the athletes recount their last-minute road trip from New York to Georgia and discuss racing with Race Ranger.   Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas