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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#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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#102 - Ironman World Championship Preview with Lizzie Rayner
09/12/2025
#102 - Ironman World Championship Preview with Lizzie Rayner
This week we start with Hayden Wilde making headlines for racing in prohibited shoes before shifting our attention to the main event, the Ironman World Championships in Nice. Lizzie Rayner joins us to break down the men’s race, the form of the favourites and the likely tactics that will shape the day. We dive into the chances of Sam Laidlow, Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt, and what it will take to win on the demanding Nice course this year. We finish with Tim’s picks for the podium. 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 Lizzie at
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#101 - T100 & WTCS French Riviera
09/05/2025
#101 - T100 & WTCS French Riviera
UTMB delivered a huge weekend of trail racing, with Tom Evans winning the men’s race and Ruth Croft taking the women’s title to complete the UTMB triple. Georgia Taylor Brown has made her ambitions clear, she wants Olympic gold in Los Angeles in 2028. We discuss what it will take to get her there. At the T100 French Riviera, Ashleigh Gentle produced another world class performance to win the women’s race, while Hayden Wilde backed up once again to take the men’s title ahead of Jelle Geens and Samuel Dickinson. The WTCS French Riviera races were just as stacked. Matt Hauser stayed perfect this season with victory in the men’s event, and Cassandre Beaugrand delivered a huge win in front of the home crowd in the women’s race. We also recap Zell am See 70.3, where Kat Matthews took the win in the women’s field and Fabian Kraft claimed the men’s title, continuing his rise in the Pro Series standings. To support the podcast please head to: Use "TALKINGTRIATHLON" at the 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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#100 - Hayden Wilde v Alex Yee Again!
08/29/2025
#100 - Hayden Wilde v Alex Yee Again!
Jan Frodeno was meant to race UTMB but had not qualified, and the wildcard entry he received has seen him cop a wave of online criticism. We talk through why the reaction came so hard and what it says about the way the trail scene handles elite entries. From there we look at one of the wildest endurance feats of the year, South African runner Sibusiso Kubheka covering 100km in 5:59:20 at the Adidas “Chasing 100” event. It will not go down as an official world record, but breaking the six hour barrier is a landmark moment for ultra running and we discuss why it matters. Supertri Chicago brought more drama, with Jeanne Lehair and Alberto Gonzalez Garcia taking the wins, Tyler Mislawchuk running brilliantly, and Georgia Taylor Brown showing strong form in the women’s race. WTCS Fréjus sets up a massive showdown as Alex Yee and Hayden Wilde line up against each other again, while at T100 French Riviera Hayden backs up to race alongside Morgan Pearson, Jelle Geens and Jess Learmonth. We finish the episode with listener questions to celebrate the 100th episode of Talking 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
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#99 - Supertri Chicago Preview
08/22/2025
#99 - Supertri Chicago Preview
This week we set the record straight on T100 Valencia after rumours that it was cancelled. Hayden Wilde is planning to race both the T100 Fréjus and the WTCS on the same weekend, after his comeback could this be one of the best seasons ever? Jan Frodeno’s UTMB bid might be on hold as it appears he hasn’t followed the qualification process properly. Ironman Kalmar happened over the weekend Chelsea Sodaro finishing third place and the question of whether she is keeping things safe before Kona. Ironman Copenhagen delivered crazy fast times and a rough day for Joe Skipper after a puncture forced a DNF. Zell Am See 70.3 gets a look as we discuss the start list and how the fields are shaping up ahead of a busy late season. Supertri Chicago closes the show with a stacked cast. Georgia Taylor-Brown, Jeanne Lehair, Ricardo Batista, Johnny Brownlee, Morgan Pearson and Tyler Mislawchuk headline what should be tight, aggressive racing. 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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#98 - Hayden and Lucy Dominate!
08/15/2025
#98 - Hayden and Lucy Dominate!
Plenty to cover from T100 London, starting with Hayden Wilde’s incredible win less than 100 days after a horrific bike crash and Lucy Charles-Barclay’s brilliant performance that makes her a clear contender for the Ironman World Championships in Kona this October. We break down both the men’s and women’s races, with the women’s race standing out as one of the best T100 events we have seen. Away from London, Alex Yee smashed a 5km road race, setting up an epic showdown the next time he races Hayden. We then preview Ironman Kalmar, where Chelsea Sodaro and Nikki Bartlett headline the women’s race, and Ironman Copenhagen, which sees Joe Skipper going head-to-head with Rasmus Svenningson in what promises to be an exciting battle. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Use "TALKINGTRIATHLON" at the Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at
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#97 - Hayden Wilde is Back!
08/08/2025
#97 - Hayden Wilde is Back!
We are back with another big week in triathlon. Jan Frodeno is lining up for UTMB and we talk about what that means for his post-triathlon career. The T100 London start list is stacked with names like Hayden Wilde, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Lucy Charles-Barclay and Jelle Geens. We break down the field and who we think could take the win. The 2028 WTCS Grand Final has been awarded to New Zealand and we talk about what this means for the sport. There is big news from the PTO with confirmation of a 40 million investment and we discuss how that could shape the future of triathlon. Next weekend Ironman Kalmar features Chelsea Sodaro and Nikki Bartlett while over in Copenhagen Joe Skipper and Emil Holm headline the men’s race. To support the podcast please head to: Use "TALKINGTRIATHLON" at the 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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#96 - Drafting Details From Challenge Roth Revealed!
08/01/2025
#96 - Drafting Details From Challenge Roth Revealed!
We’re back with a packed week in triathlon. Challenge Roth’s release of Race Ranger data gave us plenty to dive into. We break down who spent the most time drafting, where the tech worked (and didn’t), and what it might mean for the future of racing. Sam Laidlow returned to long course racing at Ironman Leeds with an incredible win, achieved off just 11 hours of training a week as he continues to bounce back from recent health struggles. Supertri Toronto brought fireworks. Alex Yee made his long-awaited return to triathlon, Georgia Taylor-Brown was back in the mix, and Cassandre Beaugrand looked set for the win until a lap miscount cost her the race. Then it’s all eyes on the T100 French Riviera start lists with some serious names confirmed including Marten Van Riel, Jelle Geens, Lucy Charles-Barclay and Jessica Learmonth. 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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#95 - Anne Haug Announces Her Retirement
07/25/2025
#95 - Anne Haug Announces Her Retirement
This week we try to unpack the developing World Triathlon corruption story and why, sadly, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise. We look at what’s been reported so far, how the sport’s leadership ended up here, and what it could mean going forward. We also react to the retirement announcement from Anne Haug and reflect on the incredible career of one of triathlon’s most consistent performers. In race news, we look ahead to T100 London with some big names on the start list including Georgia Taylor-Brown and possibly Hayden Wilde if he’s recovered from injury. Then it’s over to Ironman Lake Placid where Matthew Marquardt and Solveig Løvseth claimed dominant wins, and we wrap up with what’s coming next for Supertri as their 2025 season kicks off. 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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#94 - WTCS Hamburg and Ironman Lake Placid with Joe Skipper and Tyler Mislawchuk
07/18/2025
#94 - WTCS Hamburg and Ironman Lake Placid with Joe Skipper and Tyler Mislawchuk
This week we’re joined by Tyler Mislawchuk and Joe Skipper as we dive into another massive week of racing. We recap WTCS Hamburg where Matt Hauser and Vasco Vilaca battled it out in the men’s race, and in the women’s, Léonie Périault took the win ahead of Cassandre Beaugrand and Beth Potter. We also discuss the Supertri 2025 news and what it might mean for the future of the sport. Tyler shares his insights into recent races and what he’s focusing on next, while Joe joins us to talk through his experience at Swansea 70.3 and preview his upcoming clash with Sam Laidlow in Leeds. We cover the standout performances in Swansea including Harry Palmer and Kat Matthews, break down the improved broadcast coverage, and look ahead to Ironman Lake Placid. 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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#93 - Challenge Roth Recap
07/11/2025
#93 - Challenge Roth Recap
This week we’re back with another big episode covering all the latest from around the triathlon world. We kick things off with the news that Maya Kingma’s Giro d’Italia was cut short after a crash ended her race early. We then get into the new age group world championship qualification changes, a topic James is very excited to dive into, and what this could mean for the future of Ironman racing. We discuss the significance of Ironman CEO Scott DeRue being invited to Challenge Roth to experience the event firsthand and what that could mean for the relationship between Ironman and the wider triathlon community. There’s a full breakdown of Challenge Roth where Sam Laidlow stormed to victory in the men’s race and Laura Philipp dominated to take the women’s title. We also recap the dramatic sprint finish at the 70.3 European Championships, preview WTCS Hamburg, and wrap up with a look ahead to 70.3 Swansea as the racing season shows no sign of slowing down. 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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#92 - Wild Referring in Frankfurt and Challenge Roth Preview
07/04/2025
#92 - Wild Referring in Frankfurt and Challenge Roth Preview
After another massive weekend in triathlon and with Tim in Europe, James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner. We kick things off with the big news that Maya Kingma is turning pro in cycling. We talk about what this move means, how it could shape her career, and why it’s an exciting step for one of the sport’s top talents. We dive into the T100 shakeup with the surprise cancellation of the Las Vegas event and the addition of Wollongong, and what it means for the series and the athletes. There’s a full review of Ironman Frankfurt, where Kristian Blummenfelt took an impressive win. We also discuss the questionable officiating that impacted Kristian Høgenhaug, Jonas Schomburg, and Magnus Ditlev, plus Gustav Iden taking another key step toward his best form. We recap 70.3 Nice and preview this weekend’s Challenge Roth, where Sam Laidlow, Laura Phillip, Grace Thek, Joe Skipper, Vincent Luis, and Henri Schoeman are set to battle it out. We wrap things up with a quick look ahead to 70.3 Swansea as the triathlon calendar keeps rolling. 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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