Episode 67: Jenna-Caer & Josh's Chicago Marathon Recap - T100 Lake Las Vegas and WTCS Grand Final Predictions!
Description
In this episode, Jenna-Caer and Josh discuss their experiences at the Chicago Marathon, sharing personal stories and insights about the race. Josh recounts his journey, including his training, race day strategies, and the emotional highs and lows of running while hitting a Boston Qualifying time and PR. Jenna shares her unique perspective as a last-minute participant, highlighting the fun and community aspects of the event.
The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding the Australian Triathlon Federation's decision not to send female athletes to the World Triathlon Grand Final, sparking discussions about athlete development and inclusivity in sports. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the complexities of Olympic funding and its impact on athletes, the excitement surrounding the upcoming WTCS Grand Final, and predictions for both the men's and women's races. They analyze the contenders, their performances, and the dynamics of the races, while also looking ahead to the Kona event and the T100 series. The conversation highlights the challenges athletes face and the unpredictability of race outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Chicago Marathon Experience
02:49 Josh's Chicago Marathon Journey
19:09 Jenna's Unique Perspective on the Marathon
27:25 Reflections on Race Day and Community
35:07 Controversy in Australian Triathlon
38:29 Future of Australian Triathlon Development
38:49 The Politics of Olympic Funding
39:49 Excitement for the WTCS Grand Final
46:59 Analyzing the Women's Race Contenders
53:33 Previewing the Men's Race Dynamics
01:01:19 T100 Race Preview and Predictions
01:12:58 Looking Ahead to Kona and Future Races
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