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And just like that, we’ve hit the finish line of another season of Why We Tri. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃In this wrap-up episode, we chat through:- How race weekend and the big day actually unfolded- Smashing predicted times and surprising ourselves- Lessons we’ll carry into training and racing next year- How we’re feeling now (tired, proud, excited… all of it)- Our plans for the next race season ahead...It’s less about medals and times (although, we love a medal), and more about the journey, the learnings, and the shared love of triathlon. Thanks for being part of this season with us — and here’s to what comes next. 💛#WhyWeTri #TriathlonPodcast #dowoowoo

This is it! Under 2 weeks until we dance! The final episode before race day, and just when we should be feeling calm and collected... everything starts to go wrong. 😬The official Athlete Guide has dropped, and with it, a bombshell: mandatory registration is on Friday evening, creating a logistical nightmare for Ben. Can he make it after work with four kids and two dogs to look after?On top of that, Rebecca's pre-ordered wetsuit has been mysteriously swapped for a different model, and a hilarious (but problematic) registration mix-up means two of our racers have accidentally signed up in the wrong gender division!Join us for a chaotic look at the real stress of race week, as we try to solve these last-minute disasters. We also get a final update on Rebecca's biggest training session and Alex's official prediction for her finish time.In This Episode:😱 (00:02) The Friday Registration Bombshell: A Logistical Nightmare!🤔 (03:00) Brainstorming Solutions: Can We Bend the Rules?👙 (32:42) The Great Wetsuit Switcheroo: It's a Different Colour AND Material!🏳️‍⚧️ (47:40) The Hilarious "Open Division" Identity Crisis💪 (1:00:43) Rebecca's Final Big Brick Session: How Did It Go?⏱️ (1:09:01) The Final Prediction: Alex Reveals Rebecca's Estimated Finish Time!What's the worst pre-race disaster you've ever had? Share your story in the comments and wish us luck! 👇

It's the final countdown! 😱 With just ONE MONTH to go until the Olympic triathlon, the pressure is officially on and every single session counts.In this episode, Rebecca shares the story of her disastrous training ride—complete with a puncture, a nutrition "bonk," and a desperate craving for an ice cream stop. This "failure" becomes a massive learning opportunity, sparking a critical conversation about last-minute race preparation.We cover the essential things you need to nail in the final month: what to do if you get a puncture mid-race, why your nutrition is more important than ever, and the ultimate race day checklist to make sure you don't forget anything. Plus, we get a wild recap of the team's brutal 8-hour cycling challenge at the Spa F1 circuit!In This Episode:🗓️ (00:00) 31 Days To Go: The Final Countdown Panic Begins!🚲 (01:17) The Story of the Disastrous Bike Ride (Puncture & Ice Cream Cravings)🍦 (07:39) The Big Nutrition Wake-Up Call: Why Was I So Tired?🌧️ (11:38) Recap: The Brutal 8-Hour Spa Cycling Challenge🔧 (28:30) Race Day Scenarios: What Do You Do If You Get a Puncture?📝 (39:42) The Ultimate Pre-Race Checklist (And What to Do With Your Hair!)📊 (1:02:11) The Final Progress Report: Are We Still in the Green?What's the one thing you always panic about a month before a big race? Let us know in the comments! 👇

The clock is ticking LOUDLY! 😱 With just 45 days until the Olympic triathlon, Rebecca drops a bombshell: she's only trained three times in the last three weeks.After some "gentle" encouragement (and a game to predict how many sessions she'll actually do), we dive into the most critical topic right now: race day nutrition. This is a complete beginner's guide, built on our own epic fails and lessons learned.We break down exactly what to eat, when to eat it, and how much you need. Learn the crucial difference between a protein bar and an energy bar, how to calculate your carbs-per-hour, and why sipping your drink is better than gulping. From pre-race breakfast to avoiding the dreaded "bonk" on the bike, this is the nutrition advice we wish we'd had!In This Episode:🗓️ (00:17) The "No Pressure" Pressure to Sign Up for a Half Ironman in 2026🔥 (05:07) Lessons from Luxembourg: Why Dad DNF'd in the 30° Heat📉 (24:21) The Big Confession: Rebecca's 3-Week Training Slump🤔 (30:30) The Prediction Game: How Many More Sessions Will She Do?🍽️ (39:36) Nutrition 101: A Beginner's Guide to Fuelling Your Race📊 (46:12) The Golden Rule: How Many Grams of Carbs Do You Need Per Hour?🍫 (1:04:55) Carbs vs. Protein: Why You're Eating the Wrong Bar!💧 (1:15:39) "If You're Thirsty, It's Too Late": Hydration Mistakes to AvoidWhat are your go-to race day snacks? Drop your best nutrition tips in the comments! 👇

She did it! 🏅 With 66 days left on the clock, Rocket Rebecca is officially a triathlete after completing her very first (unofficial) triathlon!Join us as we recap the "Try for Tri" day, where Rebecca tackled a 1500m swim, a 20km bike, and a 5km run. We dive into her race results and see how her real-world times stacked up against our scientific predictions. (Spoiler: she's faster than we thought! 😉)But the real gold is in the lessons learned. We talk through the nutrition nightmare (pro tip: maybe don't shove a handful of sweets in your mouth before a run), the sky-high heart rate that had us all a bit worried, and the mental tricks for conquering open-water panic.This was a massive confidence boost, and we update the official progress chart to prove it—we're in the green, baby!In This Episode:🏆 (00:00) The Big Reveal: A Medal for the Collection!🏁 (04:11) Race Recap: Distances, Times & The Story of the Day📊 (10:14) Predictions vs. Reality: How Did Her Times Compare?🍬 (22:09) Lesson #1: The Nutrition Nightmare & Fuelling Fails❤️ (59:33) Lesson #2: "My Heart Rate is 180!" - Pacing & Managing Effort🌊 (36:08) Lesson #3: Conquering the Open Water Swim Panic📈 (1:17:13) The Progress Report: We're Officially in the Green Zone!🚴 (1:29:28) What's Next? A Look at the New Training Plan

The countdown is getting real! With only 93 days to go until the Olympic triathlon, we're officially under the 100-day mark, and the panic is starting to bubble. 😱In this episode, we check in on Rebecca's (not-so-consistent) training, update her official progress report card (have the arrows moved?!), and get down to business creating her first-ever race day plan. We're breaking down the numbers for the swim, bike, and run to figure out the target times, transition speeds, and most importantly... whether she'll beat the dreaded cut-off!From questionable swim tracking and lactate-threshold-what-now to setting an ambitious sub-4-hour goal, join us for a fun, honest, and slightly chaotic look at what it takes to plan for your first big race.In This Episode:⏱️ (00:02) Under 100 Days: The Panic Sets In!💪 (04:57) The Weekly Training Report (The Good, The Bad & The Barely Trained)⌚ (07:56) The Great Swim Watch Mystery: Am I Swimming 1000m or 400m?📊 (14:19) The Official Report Card: Tracking Progress on the Swim, Bike & Run📝 (26:28) Building the Race Plan: Calculating Splits & Target Times😅 (44:33) Facing the Fear: Can I Beat the 1-Hour Swim Cut-Off?🏆 (38:45) The Big Goal: Is a Sub-4-Hour Finish Possible?!🗓️ (56:03) Looking Ahead: Planning a Mini-Triathlon Race SimulationGot any race day tips or horror stories? Let us know in the comments! And don't forget to like and subscribe for more triathlon chaos.

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).

We are back with a peek into the wonderfully chaotic world of triathlon training. Join Rebecca as she spills all the beans – and maybe a few nervous poops – on what it really feels like to prep for a triathlon.From the bewildering jargon of "Jeffreys" (it's a pull buoy, promise!) to the sheer misery of a lonely, humid 3K run, Rebecca’s got a story you'll relate to. And just when you thought it couldn't get more dramatic, enter the flat tire saga! Will Alex's virtual guidance be enough? Or will a mysterious cycling coach named Olivier swoop in to save the day (and Rebecca's bike)? You'll have to listen to find out if her trusty steed makes it to the 40k ride!We're also diving into those head-scratching race day rules, like bike check-in for Iron Man 70.3 and the full monty. Plus, we share a secret weapon for foggy goggles – because nobody wants to swim blind! Get ready for laughs, relatable woes, and maybe, just maybe, some actual training insights.Wanna jump straight to the good bits?01:16 - Kicking off with those classic pre-race jitters03:39 - The other kind of "toy" Rebecca uses for swimming05:26 - When a solo run turns into a humidity-fueled existential crisis07:48 - The introduction of our potential bike-fixing hero, Olivier!09:12 - Puncture-gate: The epic battle of Rebecca vs. her flat tire37:46 - Deciphering the mystical triathlon bike check-in ritual42:08 - Our top secret (not really) anti-fog goggle hack#IronManJourney #TriathlonLife #BikeProblems #FunnyPodcast #RacePrepRealness #FitnessFails #TrainingDiaries #CyclingAdventures #SwimBikeRun #PodcastVibes

The half marathon is behind us—now it’s time to gear up for Olympic distance triathlon training! In this episode, we recap Rebecca’s first big race experience, from medal moments to race-day chaos, and break down her new training plan for the 5150 Triathlon in Knokke-Heist, Belgium.🏅 Half marathon review: the highs, lows (and Alex's first marathon!)🚧 Post-race struggles: crowds, chaos, and what to expect🏊‍♀️ New training phase: balancing swim, bike, and run as a beginner& Life, family, flat tyres, and fitting it all inWhether you're recovering from a big race, starting your tri journey, or juggling it all around real life, this one’s for you.🎙️ Follow for updates, honest insights & triathlon tips!#TriathlonTraining #OlympicTriathlon #HalfMarathonRecap #TriathlonPodcast #5150Triathlon #BeginnerTriathlete #RunningCommunity

With just 13 days until race day, we dive into our half marathon prep—from gear debates and brutal hill sessions to fuelling strategies and taper week plans.🏃‍♂️ Running in the heat, nutrition wins (and fails), and the truth about that final kilometer 😬🧢 Gear talk: hats vs. headbands, leggings in the sun, and carrying water🥤 Gels, jellies & hydration – what works and what doesn’t⛰️ Hills, pacing, and why the last km will be a mental battle 😅 Plus: race-day logistics, tapering tips, and our favourite Would You Rather mishaps🎙️ Whether you're training for your first race or prepping for a triathlon, this episode’s packed with real talk and laughs to get you to the start line confident.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on triathlon training, beginner advice, and live Q&As.#HalfMarathonTraining #TriathlonPodcast #RunningTips #TaperWeek #BeginnerRunner

🏊‍♂️ Learning to Swim for Triathlon? Start Here! 🚀Swimming is often the toughest part of a triathlon for beginners—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this episode, we dive into:✅ Should you get a swim coach from the start? 🤔✅ How to improve if you can’t afford coaching (videos, training groups & more)✅ Our biggest swimming mistakes & what we wish we did differently✅ The difference between swimming in a pool vs. a lake, river, or ocean 🌊✅ The fear of open water swimming 😱✅ Essential drills, strength work & tips for race-day confidence🔥 Plus, we answer quick-fire questions and even try to convince YOU to sign up for a race!

🚀 Knokke-Heist 2025 – We’re coming for you! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️In this episode, we break down our race picks for the year—why we chose them, what we’re excited (or nervous) about, and how you can pick the right race for YOU!🏔️ Hills vs. flat courses – which is best for beginners?📅 How to plan your training around your race choice💡 What to look for when picking your first triathlonThinking about signing up but feeling lost? We covered tons of beginner tips in Season 1, Episode 3.We’re always happy to help, so DM us with your questions or join us live next episode! Drop your comments, ask away, and let’s get you to the start line! 🎙️🔥

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Why We Tri – Season 2 is here!We’re BACK and doing things differently this season—we’re going LIVE - under a new name, so you wanna tri?🎙️ You heard the whispers in Season 1… now it’s happening. The boys convinced me (and we’ll convince you) to sign up for your first tri! Join us as we guide first-timers on their triathlon journey.In this episode we share our 2025 race plans, discuss what’s coming this season, and explain why we’re bringing the show live to YouTube.💬 We want to hear from YOU! Drop a comment, share your training goals, and tell us if we can convince you to sign up for your first triathlon.📅 What to expect in Season 2:✅ Live training updates✅ Beginner triathlon tips✅ Fun games, challenges & interactive Q&A✅ Guest speakers - think other triathletes, coaches etc.🔥 New LIVE episodes on Youtube every 2 weeks! Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

There were highs, there were lows, but they all did it. Bringing you this last episode from 2 long distance triathletes and an Openlakes finisher. We reflect back on the race, what they would do the same, what they would different... And of course, the inevitable question of, what's next?

we were worried about DNF's, but hadn't considered a DNS! In this ep, we talk through how race day was and what exactly went down including bulls (not balls for once) and ding-donging. Were there tears? Were there any poop related incidents? Did they do it?

We meet with less than one week to go for Ben and Alex taking on Challenge Almere, and just under two weeks until Open Lakes for Papa Woo. How are we feeling? What are our predictions? What's an activation session? Carb loading? Special needs bags on course? And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of why we tri without some toilet talk.

Race day(s) are fast approaching. The boys are getting their last big training sessions in now, counting down the days and thinking about what tattoos they are going to get. We look back at their aims from 6 months ago to see if they've kept their promises to themselves. Has Papa Woo lost the weight he wanted to? Has Ben kept to his plan? And has Alex learnt from his nutrition mistakes? Well, if they haven't, it's too late now.

In this episode we invite Club Woo member James onto the podcast to talk about everything he needs to know before his first ever triathlon coming up soon. Glasses or contact lenses? How do brick sessions work? Does he need a tri suit? The benefits of a cycling / tri club. Peeing in the wetsuit. And of course - if you shave your legs, how far do you go?

Papa Woo, Alex and Becca catch up after a small summer break (Ben was still off enjoying his holiday). Papa Woo is making good progress on his weight loss and consistency goals before his next race, Alex has been battling a few weeks of sickness but is starting to get back on it, and Becca's birthday 'presents' have changed the course of her training. We also talk about the Ironman experience, including just how much the merch actually costs. We'll be comparing it to Challenge & Openlakes races in an upcoming episode.

In part 1 we talked about how the race went... in this part, we talk about the lessons we learned - pacing strategy, toilet breaks, fuelling, heart rate, proper swim sighting and more. Hopefully we'll carry those lessons forward for the big dance!

The boys talk about the race weekend, and a breakdown of how the race went.  Did they hit their targets? Did Alex stick to his heart rate zones? How many jelly babies were sacrificed? Listen to find out.

It's race weekend. And the word of the episode is "apprehensive". We're talking final prep, going through final checklists, and discussing the all important last minute details - will Alex shave his legs to get sub 5 hours? Will Papa Woo do it in sub 7?

We catch up with the boys in their final training moments and their plans for tapering. Papa Woo is, of course, prepared and ready, Ben's bike got some much needed upgrades, Alex is breaking all the rules, and I introduced a new discipline in to my training...

With less than 2 weeks until Papa Woo and Alex take on Ironman 70.3 Westfriesland, we take a look at the 202 pages of official triathlon rules, call them out on some BS, and talk about why experience is key.

Welcome to the first of our bonus eps - a series of shorter episodes and focused chat with one of the boys, but still with input from the others. In this ep, I talk to Papa woo about some more tips on how to pick your first race, doing an Ironman branded race and what that actually means, as well as discussing how and where triathlon was born.

In this episode we talk about nip slips, porta loos, washing machines, jelly legs, ablutions and vascular shunting…  You might be wondering what any of those have to do with triathlon, you'll have to listen to find out our answers to the questions that all beginner triathletes are asking.

In this episode, we talk about the thing we're all best at. Eating. The boys also reflect on things they should change in the lead up to their race... but whether they're going to actually do it or not is a whole other question. Ben is powered by mojito mixes, Alex has already calculated how many jelly babies you'd have to eat to fuel a tri, and Papa Woo eats peanut butter, salad cream and cheese sandwiches - so maybe don't take any advice from this episode.

We introduce Ms. Orla, papa woo's wife, to share another perspective on this triathlon journey. Are there benefits, or is it just like living with tired and hungry toddlers? Joining woowoo run day? https://strava.app.link/cyUqln8sSIb

We get talking about worst case scenarios for race day: DNFs, equipment failures, Ben getting arrested etc. Alex gets very technical with his calculated times for the race which leaves the rest shocked, but not surprised & Papa Woo is simply aiming to finish on the same day that he started. That's the amateur behaviour we celebrate.

Doing things a bit differently this week: the topic of aims, hopes and fears for the race was a big one, so for this episode we're just bringing you a training update from everyone - with the big 6 month to go countdown looming over the boy's heads! ( & the next ep will be hopes & fears for race day)

Ben shares a breakdown of how much Challenge Almeere is costing us, as well as how much a dream Hawaii race would cost.  When is the right time to upgrade / buy new gear? Who would buy speed (the actual drug) to get faster!?

This week we look at what factors go into picking a race, and explain how they ended up with Ironman Westfriesland and Challenge Almere. Ben sets a PB in his new running shoes which look... interesting. Rosie, our fluffy friend shows off her new squeaky toy. Hold on tight, it's a mad one. We also speak about the power of accountability and how our WA group helps this - feel free to join it here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ILJ5vwE07r5EoEcOs95SfH PLUS - there will be a BONUS EP with more generic tips for picking a tri! (there was far too much chaos to fit it all into this ep!)

You've met 'the crazy gang', but how experienced are these amateurs? In this episode Ben and Alex demonstrate their superb maths skills, the siblings try make father Brian say penny farthing without him knowing and we discuss our history of triathlons.

Meet the amateurs; the Grandad (Papa woo), the Dad (Ben), and Alex (just Alex - it will make sense soon). I'm your host, Rebecca, and this podcast is all about why these amateurs tri, and their journey to long distance triathlons.