In Episode 27 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachie and Lleyton return with race stories, training updates, and plenty of triathlon drama. From birthday beers in Melbourne to race prep for Noosa and a first crack at the half marathon, the boys mix personal insights with hot takes on the state of the sport.They dive into the corruption scandal around triathlon’s election process, inconsistencies in rules across T100, Ironman, and WTCS, and why the sport desperately needs a reset. Plus, a full breakdown of the latest WTCS Karlovy Vary, rising stars like Max Studer and Henry Graf, and how Beth Potter and Cassandra Beaugrand are shaping up for the women’s title fight. Show NotesBirthday beers, Melbourne footy finals & Port Macquarie reflectionsTraining updates: injury recovery, half marathon goals & Noosa prepNoosa Triathlon – why it’s the “second World Champs”Drafting pet peeves & riding etiquette rantsTriathlon politics – corruption in election processes & athlete protest rulesWhy triathlon needs a universal rulebook across Ironman, T100 & WTCSWTCS Karlovy Vary recap – Max Studer, Henry Graf & Luke Willian’s big raceBeth Potter vs Cassandra Beaugrand – women’s title battleKona hype & media nostalgia – Breakfast with Bob, posters, and triathlon magsPredictions & quick picks for upcoming racesWrap-up and what’s next on the podEpisode brought to you by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.

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