Episode 121: Qatar Chat, and is there even an Off Season?

Send us a textThis week on Another Triathlon Podcast it is just Jenna-Caer and Josh on the mic, catching up on everything happening in the triathlon world. With only one major race left in the season, the big question now is simple. Who is actually going to make it to the T100 Qatar start line? Between illnesses, injuries, heat stress, travel fatigue and the tightest schedules we have ever seen, the final battle is shaping up to be unpredictable.Jenna Caer and Josh break down the ripple effects of Dubai, the nonstop pro calendar, early season Ironman choices, the strategies athletes will use to lock in Kona and 70.3 Worlds slots, and how the T100 shake ups are pulling more pros into long course than ever. They also dive into the newest start lists, Taylor Knibb’s decision to pull the plug on Qatar, who benefits, and who suddenly has an opening for a top ten series finish.If you want to register early for T100 Vancouver you can get access here: https://in.registrations.protriathletes.org/vancouver-t100-2026/?campaign=69247ed336c80950c6c89249Highlights • Josh recovering from illness, podcast crossovers, and off season vibes • Why the pro offseason is disappearing with Qatar, New Zealand and Texas stacked so early • The strategy behind choosing races for Kona or Nice qualification • Early predictions on which big names will target New Zealand and Texas • The women’s T100 Qatar start list and why Taylor Knibb’s absence changes everything • Paula Findlay’s uncertain start and how that affects series rankings • Imogen Simmonds’ return, food poisoning, and the chaos at Laguna Phuket • Cozumel Ironman recap and Lisa Perter’s massive twenty minute win • Why pros are skipping late season Ironmans and saving effort for the Pro Series • T100’s new Spain location and what it means for 2025 • Vancouver T100 preview and early sign ups • Indoor training season, treadmill grade myths, and winter survival • Gear talk, Bont shoes, custom insoles and a teaser for a DC Rainmaker episode • Race Ranger’s newest data and why drafting is finally being policed • Ironman’s retroactive Kona slot emails, the forty eight hour acceptance window and how it may impact women’s participation • Age group changes we want to see including elite waves and clearer racing dynamicsQuickfire • The races Jenna Caer and Josh are targeting next season • Indoor training preferences and music versus no music • The best and worst parts of winter prep • What they want to see Ironman implement before 2026Follow the show: @anothertriathlonpodcast Jenna Caer: @jennacaer Josh: @joshmvernon Fede: @fedemultisportIf you want a social media caption for this episode or a teaser script for a reel, I can write that next.Support the showStay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

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