Kona Pro Women Recap and Pro Men Predictions

Welcome to Episode #356 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. This week we recap the Kona Pro Women and make predictions for Saturday's Professional Men's race!   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products to fuel your sport. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. UCAN also has hydration products focused on giving you the sodium you need when hydrating, including several clean and light flavors. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Endurance News Kona IMWC Women's Recap, Record and Men's Race Predictions What's new in the 303 Pro Cycling Returning to Colorado in 2023 with $1 Million payout Full Cycle & Colorado Multisport Ironman World Championship Kona Watch Party Video of the Week Upcoming Guest: Laura Killingbeck   News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: IRONMAN World Championship Women's Pro Race Kona rookie Chelsea Sodaro is the first American in 2 decades with Tim DeBoom winning in 2002 and first American female to win the IMWC since Paula Newby-Frasier in 1996. Results - Results (ironman.com)   Rich's Picks: Daniela Ryf Anne Haug Skye Moench Bill's Picks: Daniela Ryf Anne Haug Lucy Charles-Barkley   Results: Chelsea Sodaro Lucy Charles-Barkley Anne Haug   Observations: Lucy C-B solo and first coming into the pier with 4 in the chase group coming into the pier LCB first on the bike with Lauren Brandon, Rebecca Clarke and Pamella Oliveira. Fenella Langridge took over the lead on the way to Hawi Penalty tent showings for Sara Crowley and Laura Phillip had a penalty, crying in the tent   Men's Predictions: Tri-Rating Thorsten Radde Kristian Blummenfelt 30% (Podium 50%) Gustav Iden 15% (Podium 20%) Magnus Ditlev 15% (Podium 30%)   Bill's Picks:   Rich's Picks: Kristian Blummenfelt Lionel Sanders Collin Chartier or Chris Leiferman   What's New in the 303: Pro Cycling Returning to Colorado in 2023 with $1 Million payout By Nathan Van Dyne ([email protected]) Oct 5th, 2022–Professional road cycling i