Brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire.In Episode 32, Lachie and Leighton return after a chaotic two weeks of sickness, racing mishaps and travel disasters. They dive into the drama of the T100 Dubai debacle, the lap-count confusion, and the fallout across the triathlon world, before unpacking the highlights of the 70.3 World Championships and other major results. The boys then welcome special guest Charlotte Derbyshire, fresh off her first ever World Cup podium in Tongyeong. Charlotte opens up about the relief of proving to herself she still belongs in the sport, overcoming a tough 2023 season where she almost walked away, the rebuild with coach Micho, and the training changes that unlocked her next step. The episode finishes with some fun rapid-fire questions and stories from the road, rounding out a big week in the triathlon world.SHOW NOTESWhy the pod missed a week: sickness, travel chaos & flu seasonLachie’s nightmare Tongyeong trip: flight cancellations, race struggles & severe food poisoningRecap of the 70.3 World Championships — standout performances & key momentsDeep dive into the T100 Dubai controversy: lap miscounts, athlete frustration & how to fix itWhy multi-lap courses cause chaos & what organisers need to changeSpecial guest: Charlotte DerbyshireHer first World Cup podium in TongyeongRelief, confidence, and proving to herself she still belongsNearly quitting the sport last yearThe role of coach Micho in her rebuildBig training shifts: technique, easy volume, threshold work & moped sessionsMental reset after missing U23 selectionFun segment: best/worst roommates, favourite race leg, after-parties & “stream team” picksCharlotte’s advice to younger athletes navigating setbacksHer Instagram handle & where to follow her journey

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