Professional Triathlon News

Episode 172: Trevor Foley has Arrived

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from Ironman Lake Placid (2:25-29:50)Performance of the Week (31:45-33:30)London T100 Triathlon Preview. (33:40-56:00)Hot Takes (56:00-1:10:15)G...

Episode 171: Sam Laidlow Will Not Qualify for Kona

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from WTCS Hamburg (3:00-17:00)Recap from Ironman Vittoria. (18:00-25:00)Topic of the week: Sam Laidlow Saga (26:00-43:00)Preview for Ironman Lak...

Episode 170: Is it Roth or Is it the Athlete?

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from Roth. (3:00-22:00)Preview for WTCS Hamburg and Ironman Vittoria (22:00-31:00Topic of the week: Should PTO cancel T100 contracts? (31:00-53:...

Episode 169- Are Penalties Too Harsh?

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from 70.3 Les Sables, and dive into Are Penalties too harsh,  the preview for the race this weekend at Challenge Roth and some hot takes.Get 20...

Episode 168: Who's Going to the Olympics

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from 70.3 Mont Tremblant, and dive into Olympic selections,  and some hot takes. Get 20% off with Code: PTN at checkout; DM us your order # for...

Episode 167: Mid Season review with Luke Mckenzie

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from a big Ironman Weekend; Cairns, France, Austria. Topic of the week: Mid Season Review, with a preview for 70.3 Mont Tremblant and some Hot T...

Episode 166: The Best Long Distance Race Ever

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from San Francisco T100 Triathlon, 70.3 Boulder, 70.3 Poland and the hot debate of should the PTO and Ironman Merge. With some spicy takes to en...

Episode 165: Who will win T100 San Francisco

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recap from Hamburg, Talbots race in Hawaii. With previews for T100 San Francisco and 70.3 Boulder. Aaron Royle joins the show in the wealth of his exp...

Episode 164: Who should get selected for the olympics?

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New podcast format. Brief race recap from WTCS Cagliari and 70.3 Kraichgau with Topic of the week: Who should get selected for the Olympics? After tha...

Episode 163: Races, Paces and Previews PLUS A word from Magnus Ditlev

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another Ironman Pro Series Race, the finishing touches on Olympic qualification points and some hot takes with Magnus Ditlev!  Get 20% off with Code:...

Episode 162: Has the Game Actually Changed..?

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a weekend! WTCS Yokohama and 70.3 Mallorca recaps. Loads of racing coming up this weekend around the globe and we lightly cover those then some S...

Episode 161: Sam Long- Best Triathlete in the World?

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

70.3 St George and Ironman Australia Recap. Then the big preview for WTCS Yokohama and 70.3 Mallorca! A few hot takes that are sure to spice things up...

Episode 160: Ironman Texas Recap

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happened at Texas, St Anthony Triathlon Resurgence, Is Sam Long unbeatable in St George, Why is Gwen not racing WTCS Cagliari. That and all your ...

Episode 159: What is an RTP?

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a little different. This episode is the highlight some causes for concern within our sport. I hope this episode explains how RTPs work...

Episode 158: Ironman Texas Preview Show

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know ahead of Ironman Texas this weekend and a sneak peak into one of the most iconic races in North America, the Saint Anthony...

Episode 157: T100 Singapore Recap Show

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All the news, all the information you need from the T100 race in Singapore coming into your eardrums!   Get 20% off Code: PTNhttps://telyrx.com/Join...

Episode 156: Oceanside Recap & T100 Singapore Preview

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We were on the ground for the 70.3 Oceanside race. Hear our takes and how we debrief from the racing and whats to come this weekend with T100 Singapor...

Episode 155: 70.3 Oceanside Preview

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first race of the Ironman Pro Series is finally here kicking off with 70.3 Oceanside. Hear how we think the race plays out and who has best shot o...

Episode 154: WTCS Abu Dhabi Cancellation Explained

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Gemmell from World Triathlon joins the show to tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding the sport and its governing body. We talk about e...

Episode 153: What Really Happened In Miami

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into what happened in Miami from our perspective. The implications from WTCS Abu Dhabi Cancellation with a brief word from Gwen Jorgensen . Ho...

Knee Jerk Reaction- T100 Miami with Aaron Royle

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We give our instant thoughts and feedback from the racing that happened today in Miami. Support the show

Episode 152: T100 Miami and WTCS Abu Dhabi Preview with KB

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by one of the GOATS of Triathlon, Kristian Blummenfelt. The only athlete to win IMWC and the Olympics in the same year! He talks about h...

Episode 151: Ironman New Zealand Preview with Kyle Smith

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by one of the best up and coming athletes of 2024, Kyle Smith. Hot off two wins in his last two races. He joins the show to deliver some...

Episode 150: The 2024 Preview Show

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully you enjoy this journey with us! The prediction show. Some terrible takes some okay takes. Some will be right, most will be wrong. Get 30% of...

Epsiode 149: PTO Tour 2024 with Sam Renouf

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are back! With one of the most anticipated podcasts to date. Find out everything you need to know for the new PTO schedule for 2024. Enjoy, support...

Episode 148: 3rd Annual PTN Awards

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you all for being fans of the show! We recap the year and go through the triathlon awards voted on by you the fans! Also some exciting news that...

Episode 147: Super League with Chase McQueen

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Chase go one on one to chat about triathlon and the back half of the year. Big races this coming weekend with Ironman Florida,  70.3 Cabo an...

Episode 146: PTN is Back!

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle, Mark, Pat, and Talbot chat about Ironman World Champs, The Ironman Series, the end of Super League Series, the PTN Hiatus, World Cups and what ...

Episode 145: Breakfast with Bob IMWC Predictions

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Predictions from the Ironman World Championship in Kona. Buy some new gogglesthemagic5.com/ptnJoin waterfall racing teamhttps://www.waterfallracing.co...

Episode 144: The Triathlon Ecosystem Part 2 with Kris Gemmell

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle, Mark and Pat chat with Kris about the state of World Triathlon, the PTO/ World Triathlon partnership and the Grand Final in Pontevedra. Before m...

Episode 143: The Double Episode

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, and Talbot dissect what will be an exciting Grand Final in Pontevedra. Then Kyle, Mark and Pat take care of the rest of the races that ...

Episode 142: A New World Champion

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Kyle, Pat, and Talbot recap the exciting race in Nice France at the World Championship. What its like in Karlovy Vary and who is next to be making a...

Episode 141: The nice Nice Preview

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, Pat, and Talbot recap the exciting and dramatic Super League race in Toulouse. The highly anticipated Men's Only World Championshi...

Episode 140: Championship SZN

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, Pat, Paula and Talbot recap the 70.3 World Championship and Super League London. Buy some new gogglesthemagic5.com/ptn Join waterfall ...

Episode 139: Asian Open and Test Event Debrief

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, Mark and Talbot recap one of the biggest triathlon weekend of the year with high profile racing across 3 continents. With the biggest b...

Episode 138: The Test Event and Asian Open

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, Mark and Talbot preview one of the biggest triathlon weekend of the year with high profile racing across 3 continents. With the biggest...

Jacob Tipper the Aero Guru

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark chats with performance cycling coach Jacob Tipper.  Hope you learn something! Jacob  started coaching in 2013 and have had success across the ...

Episode 137: US OPEN Post Race Interview- Men

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy the post race interviews from the men's race. Unfortunately security was alot tighter for the women's race so no post race interview f...

Episode 136: US OPEN Debrief

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, and Talbot wrap up the PTO US OPEN. What to expect in Paris and how awesome covering that will be! Paris Test Event- 25% off Code: Yok...

Episode 135: PTO US OPEN LIVE SHOW

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy the banter. We had some technical difficulties but started with Sam Renouf mid sentence. Visit our sponsors below and buy some stuff. https://...

Episode 134: Zippergate

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, Mark, and Talbot wrap up the brief weekend of racing. The most important being the rulebook regarding zippers on the race kits. WTCS Su...

An Hour of Carbs with Tim Podlogar

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark chats with sports nutritionist Tim Podlogar.  Hope you learn something!  Tim is an applied researcher primarily working at the University of Bi...

Episode 133: Talbot's Go Fund Me

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, Mark, and Talbot wrap up the brief weekend of racing. Educating on the Test Event and the implications of short course racing. Whats ne...

The Art of Self Coaching with Joe Skipper

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark chats with one of the greatest self coached triathletes: Joe Skipper and the Art of it. Presented by HUUBhttps://huubdesign.com/https://huubusa....

Episode 132: Wilde Weekend of Racing

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle, Mark, Patrick and Talbot wrap up the brief weekend of racing. What was learned during WTCS Hamburg. Athlete pictured: Hayden Wilde Alte...

Episode 131: A Fairy Tale Ending

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea, Kyle and Mark wrap up the brief weekend of racing. What to look forward to regarding WTCS Hamburg. Athlete pictured: Jan Van BerkelAlternativ...

PTN Guest Show- Tim Heming & All Things Triathlon Media

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark takes us on a new adventure with the new Pro Tri News series. Presented by HUUBhttps://huubdesign.com/https://huubusa.com/Support the show

Episode 130: A TRUEly great weekend

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Kyle Mark Pat and Talbot dissect the racing from the weekend. Including 20 min of HOT Takes! And a surprise announcement listen to the end for...

Episode 129: Greatest Iron Distance Performance Ever

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Kyle Mark Pat and Talbot dissect the racing from the weekend. Including the debate of was this weekend greatest RACE ever at Roth?  Sprint  ...

Episode128: Taylor Knibb Chats about Joining Trek World Tour Team

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking News: In a landmark deal Taylor Knibb joins Trek Segefredo World Tour Team. Hear the exclusive interview here: Support the show

Episode 127: Who Will Win Roth

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Kyle Mark Pat and Talbot dissect the racing from the weekend. With the big headliners of Challenge Roth and WTCS Montreal. Some early 70.3 Wor...

Episode 125: Racing at Altitude

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Kyle Mark Pat and Talbot dissect the racing from the weekend. Too many races to discuss but some debates about Boulder with some penalty contr...

Episode126: Taylor Knibb Joins Trek World Tour Team

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking News: In a landmark deal Taylor Knibb joins Trek Segefredo World Tour Team. Hear the exclusive interview here: Support the show

Episode 124: THE LIVE SHOW 70.3 Boulder Preview

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the Skratch Labs Cafe! Join waterfall racing team https://www.waterfallracing.com/Open waterfall bank accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com...

Episode 123: Success Leaves Clues

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Chelsea Mark and Pat dissect the racing from the weekend. With Hot Takes that are always sure to cause some controversy! Join waterfall racing t...

Episode 122: The Mechanical Woes

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Mark and Pat dissect the racing from the weekend. A few hot takes and whats coming our way in the future for commentary and live shows. Join wat...

Episode 121: The Humbled Commentators

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we recap: 70.3 Gulf Coast, WTCS Yokohama and our commentary from that and the big weekend of racing coming up. Oh and a few hot takesJoin wa...

WTCS Yokohama Post Race Interviews

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy these post race interviews from WTCS Yokohama! These are your podium from the Men and Women races, plus interview with PTVI Champion Owen Crave...

Episode 119: The most INSANE Triathlon Weekend Ever

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend had it all. We had every tier of racing. Bronze to Diamond! All the best triathletes descended to iconic venues of St. George, Ibiza, Por...

Post Race Thoughts from 70.3 St. George brought to you by LEVER

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from Male2nd place, Trevor Foley. 3rd place, Jackson Laundry. Women1st place, Jeanni Metzler2nd place, Skye Moench3rd place, Danielle LewisVisit ...

Episode 118: Racing is Here- Utah to Ibiza

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Kelly from How They Train seems to keep finding his way back on the show! But Chelsea Burns will be back next week!Enjoy our previews for 70.3 Ma...

Episode 117: How They Train x Pro Tri News: The Collin Chartier Saga

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2: The Collin Chartier Story and our reaction. This was messy and unpredictable. It is our raw thoughts and emotions and I thank Jack from HTT fo...

Episode 116: The Kat's Meow at Ironman Texas

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of this weeks podcast we break down the racing from the weekend. Big wins and big whoopsies that happened from IMTX to Gran Canaria  and a big...

Post Race Thoughts from Ironman Texas brought to you by LEVER

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry we had audio on wrong setting and we had to make due!  We will have it figured out for 70.3 St George but please forgive us! Not our best work....

Episode 115: Battle of the Moms

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't miss an amazing intro, followed by the race recap  in St. Peters. Previews for Ironman Texas, Challenge Gran Canaria, and 70.3 Peru.  Wit...

Episode 114- Super League CEO Michael Dhulst

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Super League CEO and Co-Founder Michael Dhulst who outlines Super League from the beginning to now and into the future. Support the show

Episode 113- Eighteen Hot Takes

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

15 min of chatter on Super League10 min on PTO European Open with Start list and Wild Cards45 min of Hot TakesJoin waterfall racing team https://www....

Episode 112: Oceanside or Haborside

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The team disects the race at 70.3 Oceanside. And gives a preview of whats to come to Super League Arena Games World Championship with no shortage of H...

Epsiode 111: Southern Hemisphere Showdowns

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Team talks about Talbots hill billy activities. Then hits out all the racing from the weekend including the preview for Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.Join wa...

HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show.. The escapades of Boulder/ Louisville, Pat's compost pile, 70.3 Lanza, Challenge Puerto Varas, few conti cups. Preview fo...

109- West is Best

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clash Miami recap with 30+ minutes of spicy hot takes. EnjoyJoin waterfall racing team https://www.waterfallracing.com/Open waterfall bank accounthtt...

The Return of WTCS

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We chat about return of short course competition, the battle at Ironman New Zealand, and thoughts on the drama at Ironman South Africa. Clash Miami de...

2023 Preview Show

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recaps from the team on site at Volcano Tri, Super League Montreal and Conti Cup Taupo.  Previews for IMSA, IMNZ and WTCS Abu Dhabi. Then we look for...

PTO CEO- Sam Renouf

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Sam about all the plans for the PTO in the coming years, the European Open and the new points and prize criteria. Join waterfa...

The Triathlon Ecosystem with Kris Gemmell of World Triathlon

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we had Kris Gemmell on the podcast, he is the head of marketing and commercial for World Triathlon.  Kris explains where short course racing fi...

PTO Ranking Criteria with Ruth Astle

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Matthews takes the mic and blows through the new ranking criteria and gives us a birds eye view with the help of Ruth Astle from the PTO Rankings...

Episode 103- Andrew Messick

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get the answers we all want to hear as we dive into the mind of the Ironman CEO, Andrew MessickSupport the show

Episode 102- The Pro Project Winners

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Waterfall Bank has given the opportunity of a lifetime to two athletes to live and train in Boulder, Colorado as apart of the pro project. Professiona...

Episode 101- GWEN JORGENSEN IS BACK

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gwen Jorgensen is coming back to triathlon! Hear the exclusive interview with all the questions everyone wants to hear answers to. Support the show

Episode 100- PTN Awards

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WOW Epsiode 100, Thanks to you guys for helping us get here. We cover a year in review with our top 10 men and women athletes and the award show voted...

Last Real Race Recap of 2022- Episode 99

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clash Daytona, IM Australia brought to you by Jack Kelly with How they Train Podcast. 70.3 Indian Wells. Photo: @thenordicaphotographySupport the sho...

70.3 Indian Wells Post Race Interviews

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We captured some post race audio from Indian Wells.  Audio was approved for quality by Grammy Award Winner Nick GoldstonIntro 0:00-0:28Sam Long 0:00-...

Emergency Kona Podcast

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Ironman yet to officially confirm. Via multiple sources the news is incoming that the race will be split between Nice and Kona. Source is Tri To...

Royle Weddings, Short Course World Champs and a 2:30 Marathon

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WTCS Abu Dhabi provided no shortage of entertainment. Ironman Israel gave us a 2:30 marathon and a dominant victory for Ruth Astle. One last big race ...

The Grand Final- The Real Triathlon Championship

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real triathletes showdown in Abu Dhabi to finish the year right! Support the show

GOAT Talk with How They Train Podcast

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most anticipated podcast to date! We break down our top 10 triathletes of all time!Support the show

Hangovers, Dad Bods and 100yd swim times

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Pat and Kyle analyze how this upcoming weekend at Ironman Arizona and Ironman Cozumel will shake out. Support the show

The Bermuda Triangle

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

70.3 Los Cabos, 70.3 Mossel Bay, WTCS Bermuda, WTCS Rankings and PTO Rankings. Support the show

70.3 Worlds and Super League Finale Post Show

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lots to get through, we probably missed some. But we will continue to chat about this in the coming weeks. Support the show

70.3 World Champs and Super League Finale Preview Show

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The last of our long course championship season! And the culmination of the super league championship. Support the show

Ironman World Championship Kona Debrief

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our team breaks down the post race show from IMWC. You know the results hear our takes and some intel we received during the race. Support the show

Ironman World Championship Preview Show- Presented by WYN repbulic

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The one that everyone has been waiting for! Jordan Blanco, Beth and Luke McKenzie join the show alongside Kyle, Mark and Talbot. Support the show

Non-Kona Episode

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Short distance non kona podcast. Support the show

Super League and PTO Dallas Recap

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Biggest Winners and Losers from the weekend! Support the show

Post Race Interviews from PTO Dallas- Men

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Collin Chartier, Magnus Ditlev, Sam Long (cut short due to dead battery, more to come) Kristian Hogenhaug, and Daniel BaekkegardSupport the show

Post Race Interviews from PTO Dallas- Women

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from your podium: Ash Gentle, Taylor Knibb and Lucy Charles-BarclayBonus: Flora DuffySupport the show

PTO Dallas or Super League Malibu

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Super Short Course Weekend Wrap-up

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Super League, World Cups and PTO DallasSupport the show

Bergen: An A Level World Cup

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy our first show about a world cup. The greatest world cups of all, Bergen, plus some more racing. Support the show

Collins Cup Debrief

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is right, what is wrong and everything in between! Support the show