Talking Triathlon
A weekly round up of everything happening in the world of triathlon! This podcast is designed to make it as easy as possible for you to know what is happening in the greatest sport on the planet. Each week we will discuss the latest news, go through race results and give our analysis and preview upcoming events so you know who to watch and what to expect. We also chat to the biggest names in the sport about the sport. We aim to provide you with an insight into the workings of the sports biggest stars that goes beyond their training but focuses on their thoughts of the sport and what makes them tick.
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#132 - The Pro Series is Still Stacked with Henry Räppo
05/15/2026
#132 - The Pro Series is Still Stacked with Henry Räppo
This week Henry Räppo joins James. They start with 70.3 Gulf Coast before the conversation turns to Lionel Sanders and then Jelle Geens, whose form continues to be one of the biggest talking points in the sport right now. The discussion then moves to the T100 Series and the direction it’s heading before previewing Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence and looking at the latest Ironman Pro Series standings. T100 Spain and WTCS Yokohama also feature, before finishing with a look at Henry Räppo’s season so far and what’s ahead. GET 25% OFF HUUB USING THE CODE "getwelltim" AT To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can follow Henry at
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#131 - Is T100 Taking Over Middle Distance with Emil Holm
05/08/2026
#131 - Is T100 Taking Over Middle Distance with Emil Holm
This week Emil Holm joins James. They start with Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney before getting into Jelle Geens and the form he’s carrying at the moment. The conversation then shifts to short course athletes stepping up in distance and whether we’re going to keep seeing more of it across the sport. Challenge Wanaka being rebranded as T100 Wanaka and Ironman Aix-en-Provence both feature, before finishing with T100 Spain. GET 25% OFF THE FASTEST TRIATHLON GEAR WITH HUUB! USE THE CODE "getwelltim" AT To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can follow Emil at
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#130 - Marathon World Record & T100 Singapore
05/01/2026
#130 - Marathon World Record & T100 Singapore
James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner this week. They start with Ironman South Africa, focusing on Andy’s race and how it played out across the day. London Marathon is next, where the two-hour barrier goes and James reflects on the experience and the build up. T100 Singapore follows with the focus on Hayden Wilde and how the race unfolded. WTCS is back with results to run through, before finishing with Lucy Charles-Barclay’s winning return. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE WITH HUUB: To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can follow Andy at
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#129 - Ironman Texas Review with Tim Hemming
04/24/2026
#129 - Ironman Texas Review with Tim Hemming
James is joined by Tim Hemming this week. Ironman Texas takes centre stage, with Kristian Blummenfelt putting down a ridiculously fast time to take the win ahead of Marten Van Riel and Casper Stornes. In the women’s race, Solveig Løvseth takes the win over Taylor Knibb and Marta Sánchez. That leads into the Ironman Pro Series standings and how Texas has already started to shape things. There’s also some inhaler chat, before moving on to T100 Singapore, where Hayden Wilde lines up against Matt Hauser in the men’s race. WTCS returns in Samarkand with Olympic qualification now underway. James finishes with a thank you ahead of the London Marathon this weekend after a huge amount of support and donations from listeners. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE WITH HUUB: https://huubdesign.com/collections/easter-sale To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can follow Tim Hemming at
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#128 - Ironman Texas Preview with Lizzie Rayner and Mark Threlfall
04/17/2026
#128 - Ironman Texas Preview with Lizzie Rayner and Mark Threlfall
James is joined this week by Mark Threlfall and Lizzie Rayner. They start with Lizzie’s season, how it’s played out so far and what’s coming next. The conversation then turns to the T100 gender split races and the reaction to how those events are being structured. From there it’s into Ironman Texas, which delivers one of the biggest races of the season so far, before finishing with Ironman South Africa. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE WITH HUUB: https://huubdesign.com/collections/easter-sale ENTER THE ULTIMATE TRIATHLON RAFFLE: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/james-bale To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at Follow Lizzie - Follow Mark -
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#127 - Oceanside 70.3 Catch Up and Crazy Ironman Texas Start List
04/10/2026
#127 - Oceanside 70.3 Catch Up and Crazy Ironman Texas Start List
We finally get to Oceanside 70.3 after Tim was away last week, breaking down the men’s race with Kristian Blummenfelt, Casper Stornes, Sam Long and Jonas Schomburg all in the mix. On the women’s side, the focus turns to Taylor Knibb and what her performance means heading towards Kona. We then move to the T100 Singapore start list, which is loaded with short course names. The question is whether it’s a straightforward win for Hayden Wilde or if athletes like Matt Hauser and Leo Bergere can challenge him. A one-off running segment this week. Cassandre Beaugrand sets a French 10k record, Leonie Periault runs 1:09 for the half marathon, Alex Yee is pacing the London Marathon, and Jelle Geens is planning a sub 2:25 marathon in Texas. We finish with Ironman Texas, where the start list is stacked. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE WITH HUUB: ENTER THE ULTIMATE TRIATHLON RAFFLE: To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#126 - Kristian Blummenfelt
04/04/2026
#126 - Kristian Blummenfelt
This week James sits down with Kristian Blummenfelt. They start with how he’s approaching 2025, including Nice and 70.3 Worlds, before looking ahead to Ironman New Zealand in 2026 and the early season races in Geelong and Oceanside. They get into 20m drafting and the current Ironman Pro Series standings, before talking through T100 vs the Pro Series and how he’s trying to balance both. Ironman Texas is a big focus, what he expects there and what comes after, including how 70.3 Worlds 2026 and Kona fit into his plans. They finish with bucket list races and whether winning the Tour de France is something he genuinely thinks about. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can follow Kristian at
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#125 - TUEs in Triathlon
03/27/2026
#125 - TUEs in Triathlon
Sam Laidlow has kicked off a proper debate around TUEs, pushing for transparency and launching a petition to make the information public. We weigh in with our thoughts on TUEs in pro triathlon. At T100 Gold Coast, Taylor Knibb is back doing what she does, taking the win ahead of Jess Fullagar and Imogen Simmonds, even with the field already starting to thin out. Geelong 70.3 was ridiculous. Kristian Blummenfelt ran 1:06 to beat Jelle Geens and Hayden Wilde in a crazy, genuinely entertaining race. Kat Matthews was just as solid on the women’s side and never really looked under pressure. Oceanside 70.3 is next and the start list is stacked. Blummenfelt lines up again alongside Gustav Iden, Casper Stornes and Jonas Schomburg, while Solveig Løvseth, Paula Findlay and Taylor Knibb headline the women’s race. For 50% OFF the entire Huub range of goggles use the code "goggle-50" at ENTER THE ULTIMATE TRIATHLON RAFFLE: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/james-bale To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#124 - Geelong 70.3 is STACKED (T100 Gold Coast Isn't)
03/20/2026
#124 - Geelong 70.3 is STACKED (T100 Gold Coast Isn't)
We kick things off with The Ultimate Triathlon Raffle, where James is closing in but still needs another £500, so the prize list has stepped up again. Lucy Charles-Barclay potentially racing the Commonwealth Games leads into a wider conversation, before we touch on Sam Laidlow’s marathon. At 70.3 Dallas, Lionel Sanders is back to winning, which is impressive in itself, but even more so given he managed to lose 40 seconds in a 350m swim and still take the race. In Lanzarote, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Laura Lindemann and Sophie Evans were all back racing, which is a good sign as the short course season builds. T100 Gold Coast continues to take hits, with Julie Derron now out, and we run through what’s left of the women’s field with Taylor Knibb, Jess Fullagar, Natalie Van Coevorden and Ellie Salthouse. Geelong 70.3 has quickly become one of the races of the weekend, with Kristian Blummenfelt lining up against Hayden Wilde and Jelle Geens. And then there’s Oceanside 70.3, where the start list is stacked across the board. For 50% OFF the entire Huub range of goggles use the code "goggle-50" at ENTER THE ULTIMATE TRIATHLON RAFFLE: To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#123 - Ironman New Zealand Wrap Up
03/13/2026
#123 - Ironman New Zealand Wrap Up
We start with an unusual story involving Brayden Currie after he had an incident with a cow. From there we review Ironman New Zealand, starting with the broadcast before getting into the racing itself. In the men’s race Trevor Foley took the win ahead of Pierre Le Corre, while Kristian Blummenfelt had a tough day that could now put his Ironman Pro Series campaign in a difficult position. We then move to the women’s race where Kat Matthews delivered a dominant performance to take the win ahead of Hannah Berry. Attention then turns to the T100 Gold Coast where injuries are already starting to affect the field, with Ashleigh Gentle, Kate Waugh and Lucy Byram all withdrawing from the season opener. We finish with the announcement of the Geelong 70.3 start list which has quickly become one of the most interesting races of the weekend. Kat Matthews is back on the start line again, while in the men’s race Kristian Blummenfelt will line up against Jelle Geens and Hayden Wilde. For 50% OFF the entire Huub range of goggles use the code "goggle-50" at To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#122 - Ironman New Zealand Preview
03/06/2026
#122 - Ironman New Zealand Preview
We start with the full Challenge Roth start list which just keeps getting stronger. Laura Philipp has now been added to the women’s field, setting up a potential showdown with Kat Matthews in what could quickly become a race against the Ironman world best time. The men’s field has also been bolstered with the additions of Sam Laidlow, Rico Bogen, Jonas Schomburg and Patrick Lange, creating a lineup where the pace could be pushed from the start. Lionel Sanders is back doing Lionel Sanders things, saying he is once again all in on Kona and describing the race as his Olympics as he builds his season around October. From there we run through the full T100 Gold Coast start list which now includes short course athletes Jess Fullagar and Nicole van der Kaay stepping into the series. We finish with Ironman New Zealand in Taupo. Kristian Blummenfelt leads the men’s race but the field also includes Mike Phillips, Kyle Smith and Pierre Le Corre. On the women’s side Kat Matthews headlines the race. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#121 - Will Kristian Blummenfelt Break The World Record In Roth?
02/27/2026
#121 - Will Kristian Blummenfelt Break The World Record In Roth?
This week we start with Kristian Blummenfelt confirming he’ll race Challenge Roth. The discussion quickly turns to whether Roth could be the place he finally breaks the Ironman world record in a way that truly stands, given the ongoing debate around his tide-assisted swim in Cozumel. We then move to Kat Matthews, also lining up for Roth, and the growing question of whether Laura Philipp will join her on the start line. With the women’s field already looking strong, the potential matchup adds another layer of intrigue to the race. From there, we zoom out and talk more broadly about Challenge Roth itself, the event, the brand, and why it continues to attract the biggest names in long-distance racing outside the Ironman system. We then recap Challenge Wanaka, where Jack Moody and Tamara Jewett took convincing wins. The conversation shifts to Lionel Sanders and his 2026 season, including the notable decision not to race Oceanside, a race he has historically performed very well at. We finish the episode discussing a recent LinkedIn post about the PTO actively sourcing celebrities and influencers for races, and whether that focus makes sense when many believe the priority should remain on professional athletes. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#120 - Is Lionel Sanders Retiring?
02/20/2026
#120 - Is Lionel Sanders Retiring?
This week we start with a big result for Maya Kingma, who has won her first professional cycling race. After previously talking about triathletes trying to make the jump into cycling, it’s a result that feels genuinely significant. We then move to Lucy Charles-Barclay, who has undergone surgery, and where that leaves her as she looks ahead to the rest of the season. From there, the conversation turns to Lionel Sanders. Lionel has suggested this might be his final Kona, which has led many to wonder whether retirement could be closer than expected. As always, even a small comment from Lionel quickly becomes a talking point. We then shift focus to racing in the southern hemisphere, starting with Challenge Wanaka. With both the pro series and T100 kicking off in the south this year, Wanaka is well placed to benefit from that early-season momentum. Next up is the Ironman New Zealand start list, where names like Kristian Blummenfelt, Kat Matthews, and Kyle Smith give the race real weight. We finish the episode by looking ahead to the T100 Gold Coast, and what this season could have in store as the series continues to take shape. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#119 - PTO Acquire Challenge Family
02/13/2026
#119 - PTO Acquire Challenge Family
We start this week with Maya Kingma. On a previous episode we were talking about triathletes trying to become cyclists, and Maya is proof that it can actually be done. We dig into her move, why it matters, and what it says about crossover potential at the very top end of endurance sport. From there we go deep on the Professional Triathletes Organisation acquisition of Challenge Family. We break down the pros and cons, not just for professional racing but for amateur athletes as well, and try to separate hype from reality. The biggest question hanging over the deal is what it means for Challenge Roth, and whether a T200 distance could realistically emerge. That opens up a wider discussion around market power, monopolies, and how much consolidation is too much for the sport. We also look at what this means for Ironman. Will they react, or will they sit back and use the situation to their advantage? We finish by stepping back and asking a bigger question. If you could design the ideal professional triathlon race setup from scratch, what would it actually look like? For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#118 - Is Triathlon Unbroadcastable?
02/06/2026
#118 - Is Triathlon Unbroadcastable?
This week on Talking Triathlon we start with a recap of Challenge Sir Bani Yas, where Jonas Schomburg took the win in the men’s race and Katrine Græsbøll Christensen claimed victory in the women’s. We break down how the race played out and what it told us about early season form. We then turn to Hayden Wilde after he said he had multiple professional cycling contracts on the table, and discuss how realistic that claim is and whether elite triathletes could genuinely step into the professional peloton. Jelle Geens has also said he wants to win Kona, and we dig into why he might be exactly the type of athlete who could make that leap successfully, along with what would need to go right for it to happen. The episode finishes with a deep dive into Supertri’s newly announced 2026 format. With sprint races folded into mass participation events and a single standalone Grand Final, we talk through our disappointment with the direction of the series. That leads into a broader discussion about the uncomfortable reality facing the sport, that triathlon has struggled to monetise broadcast, costs continue to rise, and amateur athletes are increasingly frustrated with how expensive the sport has become. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon here:
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#117 - Can Kristian Blummenfelt Win Kona?
01/30/2026
#117 - Can Kristian Blummenfelt Win Kona?
This week on Talking Triathlon we ask the big question behind the episode title: can Kristian Blummenfelt win Kona? We dive into Kristian’s extraordinary VO2 numbers and discuss what they actually tell us, whether they translate to Ironman world championship success? We also cover the rebrand of the Bianchi Pro Triathlon Team, with Bianchi stepping in as title sponsor after replacing BMC, and what that means for podcast hosts who have already ordered a Bianch TT bike. From there we discuss Ironman’s new 20 metre draft zone rule and while we think it is good for fair racing, it will be bad for broadcast and fans of the sport. Looking ahead to the weekend, we preview Challenge Sir Bani Yas with a strong field including Pierre Le Corre, Emil Holm, Henri Schoeman, Fenella Langridge, Natalie Van Coevorden and Ellie Salthouse. We also recap racing from Qatar, where Brad Weiss took the men’s win and Rachel Klamer claimed victory in the women’s race. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to
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#116 - What To Expect From Triathlon in 2026
01/23/2026
#116 - What To Expect From Triathlon in 2026
This week on Talking Triathlon we are back and take stock of where the sport sits heading into 2026. We start with what we noticed over the break, running through the triathlon headlines that shaped the off season and set the tone for the year ahead. We then look at the updated PTO World Rankings and the impact of changes to how they are now measured. With the rankings now closely tied to the T100 series, it is no surprise that the athletes who raced and won the series are sitting at the top, with Kate Waugh and Hayden Wilde both ranked world number one. We also question how legitimate the rankings are now and what they are really designed to represent. From there we look ahead to 2026 as a whole, talking through the major race series, what we are most excited to see unfold and what we hope the sport delivers over the next twelve months. We break that down across Ironman, WTCS, T100, Supertri and Challenge, discussing how each series is shaping up and where the big storylines could emerge as the season gets underway. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#115 - 2025 Talking Triathlon Podcast Awards
12/18/2025
#115 - 2025 Talking Triathlon Podcast Awards
This week on Talking Triathlon we close out 2025 with our final episode of the year. We start by breaking down the T100 Grand Final in Qatar before diving into one of the biggest stories in the sport, the proposed merger between the PTO and World Triathlon and what it could mean for the future of professional racing. From there we unpack the massive changes announced for Supertri in 2026 and share our thoughts on where the series is heading. We then turn our attention to the 2025 Podcast Awards, handing out our end of year honours including Female Triathlete of the Year, Male Triathlete of the Year, Racing Moment of the Year, Non Racing Moment of the Year, Race of the Year, the Lionel Award, WTF Moment of the Year and the Most Exciting Moment of the Year. As we head into a four week break, we are not disappearing completely. We will be releasing bonus episodes every week on Patreon during the off season, so there will still be plenty of Talking Triathlon content to keep you going until we return in 2026. Thanks for listening throughout the year and we will see you on the other side. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#114 - Marathon Madness by Alex Yee!
12/12/2025
#114 - Marathon Madness by Alex Yee!
This week on Talking Triathlon we start with Alex Yee’s unbelievable 2:06 marathon and what it means for the sport. We talk about how performances like this show that triathletes are not just competent across three disciplines but genuinely world-class athletes. We also ask the big question: should Alex consider focusing on the marathon for LA 2028? From there we head to La Quinta 70.3 where Lionel Sanders made his long-awaited return, Sam Long took the win and Kirsten Kasper impressed in one of her first real attempts at the 70.3 distance. In Bahrain, Vincent Luis delivered another outrageous run that made us question why he thinks he should retire next year, and Georgia Taylor-Brown continued to look better every time she steps up to middle distance. Ironman Western Australia gets some brief but deserved attention, including a strong showing from Lotte Wilms. Then we dig into the T100 Grand Final picture. The men’s title looks almost locked up with Hayden Wilde, while the women’s race remains wide open with Lucy Charles-Barclay, Kate Waugh and Julie Derron all still in realistic contention heading into Qatar. We also look at the newly announced T100 2026 season schedule and discuss whether we think the series will genuinely follow through on the plan next year. To close out the episode, we give our nominations for the 2025 Podcast Awards. TT PODCAST To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#113 - Lionel Sanders Returns to Racing
12/05/2025
#113 - Lionel Sanders Returns to Racing
This week Tim is back and finally gives his thoughts on all the drama that unfolded at T100 Dubai. We then move to the big news of the week, with Vincent Luis announcing that 2026 will be his final season and Els Visser set to retire this weekend. But the headline story is Lionel Sanders. With Lionel confirmed to return at La Quinta 70.3, we talk through what we can expect from his comeback, how competitive he can still be and what his future in the sport realistically looks like from here. We also preview a stacked Bahrain 70.3 featuring Vincent Luis, Vasco Vilaça and Georgia Taylor-Brown, before turning to Ironman Western Australia where Nick Thompson, Mike Phillips and Matt Burton headline the men’s field and Fenella Langridge, Els Visser and Lotte Wilms lead the women’s race. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#112 - All the T100 Dubai Drama
11/21/2025
#112 - All the T100 Dubai Drama
This week on Talking Triathlon Andy Horsfall-Turner replaces Tim and joins James to unpack a massive weekend of racing. We open with Andy’s experience at the 70.3 World Championships and his first-hand perspective on how the event unfolded. James is then joined by Tim Hemming to unpack the chaos of T100 Dubai, a race that turned into a complete debacle. We break down Hayden Wilde being sent into an extra lap on the bike, the widespread confusion that saw nearly the entire men’s field run one lap too few, and the messy aftermath before Morgan Pearson was ultimately confirmed as the winner. In the women’s race Julie Derron managed to rise above the disarray to take the victory. To close the show we turn to Ironman Arizona, analysing the key results, standout efforts and what the race tells us as we head toward 2025. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#111 - 70.3 World Championship Review
11/14/2025
#111 - 70.3 World Championship Review
This week on Talking Triathlon we unpack all the action from the 70.3 World Championships. We start with the overall event before discussing the broadcast challenges, including the acknowledged technical failure that meant the final 1.5 kilometres of the men’s race were missed, even though it ended up being the most exciting moment of the entire weekend. We break down the women’s race, where Lucy Charles-Barclay claimed another world title, Taylor Knibb finished second, and Kat Matthews was forced to withdraw with a calf issue. Then we move to the men’s race, which came down to a thrilling sprint finish as Jelle Geens held off Kristian Blummenfelt, with Casper Stornes securing third. To wrap things up we look ahead to T100 Dubai, talk through why Hayden Wilde did not race the World Championships, and preview a strong field led by Hayden and Marten Van Riel in the men’s race, with Julie Derron returning in the women’s. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#110 - 70.3 World Championship Preview
11/07/2025
#110 - 70.3 World Championship Preview
This week on Talking Triathlon we wrap up a huge weekend of racing and look ahead to one of the biggest events of the year. We start with the Noosa Triathlon, where Matt Hauser and Jess Fullagar claimed impressive victories at Australia’s most iconic race, before reflecting on the retirement of Aaron Royle and the incredible career he leaves behind. From there we move to Langkawi 70.3 and then preview the 70.3 World Championship, where Taylor Knibb, Kat Matthews, and Lucy Charles-Barclay headline a stacked women’s field, and Gustav Iden, Kristian Blummenfelt, and Jelle Geens lead the charge for the men. We go deep on who’s in form, how the courses could play out, and what it will take to claim the title. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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109 - Imogen Simmonds Not Guilty of Doping
10/31/2025
109 - Imogen Simmonds Not Guilty of Doping
This week on Talking Triathlon we cover a big mix of stories from across the sport. We open with the news that Braden Currie is retiring and reflect on the incredible career and legacy he leaves behind. We then turn to the Noosa Triathlon, where Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand are set to line up at Australia’s most iconic race. Lionel Sanders has confirmed his comeback and will return to racing at Indian Wells 70.3 in December, and we discuss what to expect from him as he builds back towards long-course competition. We also look at Alex Yee’s outing at the Valencia Half Marathon and react to an impressive T100 Dubai start list that sets up a blockbuster final race of the season. To finish the show, we revisit the biggest story of the week as Imogen Simmonds is ruled “not guilty” in her anti-doping case and talk through what this means for her return to racing. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#108 - T100 Changes and the WTCS Grand Final (Also T100)
10/24/2025
#108 - T100 Changes and the WTCS Grand Final (Also T100)
This week on Talking Triathlon we react to the biggest shake-up the T100 has seen yet, as the series announces massive changes to its 2026 format. We discuss what the removal of athlete contracts could mean for the future of professional racing, how splitting the season into four standalone men’s and four standalone women’s races could impact broadcast numbers, and whether increased per-event prize money will be enough to drive interest and secure top-tier fields. We then move into race coverage, where Hayden Wilde and Kate Waugh delivered commanding wins at the T100 Wollongong. But it was the WTCS racing that stole the spotlight. In the women’s race, both Cassandre Beaugrand and Beth Potter struggled and saw their world title hopes fade, while Lisa Tertsch produced an incredible performance to win on the day and secure the world championship. In the men’s race, Matt Hauser capped off a perfect season, becoming World Champion and delivering Australia’s first WTCS world title since 2005. We finish the episode by looking ahead to the 70.3 World Championship start lists and the athletes who could shape the world title battle. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#107 - The Greatest World Championship Ever?
10/17/2025
#107 - The Greatest World Championship Ever?
This week on Talking Triathlon we go deep on one of the most unforgettable races in recent memory, the Women’s Ironman World Championship in Kona. With Lucy Charles-Barclay and Taylor Knibb both blowing up in the brutal heat, Solveig Løvseth storming to victory, and Kat Matthews mounting an incredible late charge, this race had everything. We unpack all the drama, tactics, and turning points, and ask the question everyone’s thinking: was this the greatest Ironman World Championship ever? To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can follow Andy at
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#106 - Women's Ironman World Championship Preview
10/10/2025
#106 - Women's Ironman World Championship Preview
This week on Talking Triathlon we keep things focused with two big topics. First, we break down the Supertri Toulouse Grand Final, where Jeanne Lehair continued her incredible season with another dominant win and Csongor Lehmann came out on top in a thrilling men’s race. Then we turn our attention to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, previewing the women’s race and all the major contenders. We go through favourites like Lucy Charles-Barclay, Kat Matthews, Laura Philipp and Taylor Knibb, sharing our predictions, how we think the race will unfold, and what each of the big names needs to do to take the title. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#105 - Is Jan Frodeno Racing Age Group?
10/03/2025
#105 - Is Jan Frodeno Racing Age Group?
This week we dive into a packed show, starting with a look at the Kona “wild cards,” the women outside the obvious favourites who could still make a big impact on race day. We then turn to Jan Frodeno, who swapped triathlon for trail and did something special at the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB, winning his age group over the 55 km course in his debut appearance. In race results we cover Ironman Chattanooga, the XTERRA World Championships, and Ironman Wales before recapping WTCS Weihai where Max Studer and Beth Potter took the wins. Finally, we look ahead to Supertri Toulouse and ask the big questions: can anyone stop Jeanne Lehair, and is Vasco Vilaça on track to win the entire series? To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#104 - T100 Spain and Supertri Jersey
09/26/2025
#104 - T100 Spain and Supertri Jersey
This week we cover a massive few days in the sport. We start with Alex Yee’s ambitious target of running a 2:08 marathon in Valencia before turning to the T100 Spain, where Lucy Charles-Barclay once again dominated the women’s field and Hayden Wilde was untouchable in the men’s. Over in Supertri Jersey, Jeanne Lehair produced a brilliant win ahead of Georgia Taylor-Brown, while Csongor Lehmann edged Vasco Vilaça in a dramatic men’s race. We wrap up with a look at the newly announced 2026 Ironman Pro Series schedule and what it means for the season ahead. To support the podcast please head to: Use "TALKINGTRIATHLON" at the www.therunningalgorithm.com To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#103 - Ironman World Championship Review
09/19/2025
#103 - Ironman World Championship Review
This week Andy Horsfall-Turner joins us to unpack all the drama from the Ironman World Championship in Nice. We break down Casper Stornes’ breakthrough victory, Gustav Iden’s return to the podium in second, and Kristian Blummenfelt’s gritty fight for third. We also dive into Sam Laidlow’s 5th-place finish on home soil, the performances that surprised us, and what this year’s race means for the future of long-course triathlon. To support the podcast please head to: Use "TALKINGTRIATHLON" at the www.therunningalgorithm.com To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can follow Andy at
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