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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 1H 29M

Triathlon Talk: From Beginner Blunders to Race Day Ready. Beginner questions, answered.

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Ready to jump into triathlon but have a million questions? Or just need a good laugh about the struggle? This episode is for you! We scoured some Facebook groups, and we're spilling all the tea on a triathlete's top concerns and what it's really like to train for a triathlon, from unexpected bike woes to the very real race day anxieties.Join us for some honest chat about:- That moment you realize your "chill" bike ride was actually a race distance (oops!).- The tire-pumping drama and why hydration isn't just about sipping water during your workout.- Why getting up early for a workout isn't just for superhumans (and how it actually helps).- Our epic fails at swimming when surrounded by pools and the sea (no judgment, promise!).- The wild differences between surfing and triathlon wetsuits – seriously, don't mix them up!- Tackling those pre-race toilet panics and other quirky race day stresses (yes, we talk about poop).- Our top tips for making sure you don't forget your bike at home (it happens!).We're sharing our less-than-perfect training journeys and all the lessons learned so you can avoid our hilarious mistakes. Get ready for some laughs, relatable moments, and genuinely helpful advice to make your triathlon journey a bit smoother (and maybe less stinky).

Ready to jump into triathlon but have a million questions? Or just need a good laugh about the struggle? This episode is for you! We scoured some Facebook groups, and we're spilling all the tea on a triathlete's top concerns and what it's really like to train for a triathlon, from unexpected bike woes to the very real race day anxieties.Join us for some honest chat about:- That moment you realize your "chill" bike ride was actually a race distance (oops!).- The tire-pumping drama and why hydration isn't just about sipping water during your workout.- Why getting up early for a workout isn't just for superhumans (and how it actually helps).- Our epic fails at swimming when surrounded by pools and the sea (no judgment, promise!).- The wild differences between surfing and triathlon wetsuits – seriously, don't mix them up!- Tackling those pre-race toilet panics and other quirky race day stresses (yes, we talk about poop).- Our top tips for making sure you don't forget your bike at home (it happens!).We're sharing our less-than-perfect training journeys and all the lessons learned so you can avoid our hilarious mistakes. Get ready for some laughs, relatable moments, and genuinely helpful advice to make your triathlon journey a bit smoother (and maybe less stinky).

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