Episode 137: Elsinore, Quiberon and the Road to Frankfurt

Send us Fan MailThis week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) catch up on training, racing, coaching moments, and another packed weekend in triathlon.Josh recaps a busy week after Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, including an open water swim race, pacing one of his athletes to a huge 10K PR, and taking his first local KOM. Jenna-Caer shares a training update, talks duathlon qualification plans, and teases a major announcement coming for MNA Coaching.From there, the episode dives into Ironman 70.3 Elsinore, where Marten Van Riel kept his perfect 70.3 record alive and Kat Matthews fought her way back into the Ironman Pro Series conversation. The crew also breaks down WTCS Quiberon, a huge weekend for France with wins in the men’s race, women’s race, and Mixed Relay.The episode wraps with a look ahead to Ironman Frankfurt, where Kona slots, Pro Series points, heat, tactics, and the return of major full-distance names are all on the line.Highlights• Josh’s post-Happy Valley recovery week• Open water swim practice and racing for a cause• Pacing an athlete to a big 10K PR• The difference between run and bike heart rate zones• Jenna-Caer’s duathlon qualification plans• A major MNA Coaching announcement coming next week• Marten Van Riel staying undefeated over the 70.3 distance• Kat Matthews running through the field to win Ironman 70.3 Elsinore• Jamie Riddle and Ben Fah picking up 70.3 Worlds spots• Fenella Langridge continuing her comeback• Ironman Pro Series ranking movement after Elsinore• WTCS Quiberon men’s, women’s, and Mixed Relay recap• Dorian Coninx winning in front of the French crowd• Cassandre Beaugrand showing her class again• France dominating the Mixed Relay on home soil• Alex Yee’s continued struggle to return to WTCS form• Ironman Frankfurt preview with Casper Stornes, Gustav Iden, Magnus Ditlev, Vincent Luis and more• Kona qualification pressure and race dynamics heading into Frankfurt• 70.3 Worlds Chattanooga qualification strategy for age groupersRace BreakdownIronman 70.3 ElsinoreThe men’s race came down to another masterclass from Marten Van Riel. After a bit of swim-start chaos, he stayed near the front, broke away on the bike with Valdemar Solok, and eventually pulled clear on the run to take the win and secure his Nice qualification.Jamie Riddle also had a much-needed solid race and picked up his 70.3 Worlds slot, while several other major names continued to chase qualification late in the season.On the women’s side, the front group made Kat Matthews work for it. The swim was aggressive, the bike stayed competitive, and Kat came off the bike with real time to make up. Once onto the run, she flipped the race, moved through the field, and took a big win for her Ironman Pro Series campaign.WTCS QuiberonQuiberon was a massive weekend for France.In the men’s race, Dorian Coninx returned to the top step with a dramatic sprint finish on home soil. The race came down to the final blue carpet turn, where Coninx took advantage and finished it off in front of the French crowd.In the women’s race, Cassandre Beaugrand showed again why she is so hard to beat when she is on form. After a large group came together off the bike, the race turned into a run battle, with Beaugrand and Tilda Månsson pulling clear before Beaugrand kicked away late.France completed the weekend sweep in the Mixed Relay, winning without even using Beaugrand. The result showed just how much depth France has heading into the LA Olympic cycle.Ironman Frankfurt PreviewIronman Frankfurt is up next, and the men’s race has major Kona implications.Casper Stornes, Gustav Iden, Magnus Ditlev, Vincent Luis, Gregor Barnaby, Joe Skipper, Antonio Benito López and several other big names are expected to line up. With six Kona slots available and plenty of athletes still chasing qualification, the race could get aggressive early.The swim could produce a massive front group, which means the opening stages of the bike may be chaotic as athletes fight for position under the 20-metre draft rule. Add in a hot forecast, possible storms, and a deep field of strong bikers and runners, and Frankfurt could become one of the most interesting full-distance races of the season.Quickfire Q&ABiggest training takeaway?Don’t use run heart rate zones for the bike. Bike threshold is usually lower, and getting it wrong can wreck your training and racing.Best coaching moment?Josh pacing one of his athletes to a five-minute 10K PR.Biggest Frankfurt question?Can the Norwegians control the race, or will Magnus Ditlev, Vincent Luis, and the athletes still chasing Kona slots shake things up?Follow the show📸 @anothertriathlonpodcastHost, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaerJosh, @joshmvernonFede, @fedemultisportPresented by @maunaapparelSupport 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/