Join professional triathletes Garrick Loewen, Jackson Laundry and Nicholas Chase as they venture deep into the world of triathlon with expert guests! Follow us on Instagram at @TheRealTriathlonPodcast for updates on new episodes!
Episodes
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Nicholas and Skye shared their personal experiences and perspectives on various topics including coffee brewing, video editing, and their work setups. They also discussed Skye's pregnancy journey, her evolving interests in podcasting and triathlon, and the challenges and opportunities in the triathlon world. Lastly, they talked about the promotion of Skye's podcast, the potential use of AI, and their personal life updates, with a focus on balancing training and family life.
Skye's Pregnancy Journey and Podcasting
Skye shared her 21.5-week pregnancy journey and the challenges of tracking progress, while also expressing her changing perspective on time. She discussed her newfound interest in podcasting as a more sustainable format for sharing her experiences and opinions. Skye's podcast, which focuses on her personal journey and the balance between parenthood and high-performance sports, has resonated with many listeners, particularly women. Nicholas expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to share his perspective and fill in gaps in the narrative of their sport, emphasizing the importance of personal stories and experiences over just results. Both agreed on the remarkable achievements of women who have successfully returned to their professional sports after childbirth and discussed the evolving roles in relationships.
Skye's Adjustment to Pregnancy and Focus
Skye shared her personal experience of adjusting to pregnancy and the challenges it posed to her active lifestyle. She expressed that she has had to modify her expectations and activities, but still finds joy in her daily walks with her dog and shorter bike rides. Nicholas supported and empathized with her adjustments, recognizing the significant physical and mental demands of pregnancy. Skye shared that her current focus is on her upcoming baby and the process of labor and delivery, rather than on her triathlon goals for the next year. nicholas agreed with her logical approach to problem-solving and her focus on her well-being.
Triathlon World Evolution and Challenges
Nicholas and Skye discussed the evolution of the triathlon world, focusing on the changes in the T. 100 Miami and PTO organizations. Skye, a former board member of PTO, shared her perspective on the organization's shift from an athlete-owned, support-focused model to a race organization. She acknowledged the move was necessary for financial sustainability but also expressed that it upset many athletes. Skye suggested PTO needs to increase the field size and change the contract system to attract more athletes. Nicholas agreed, highlighting that the contracted athlete situation in the T. 100 series was a significant issue. Both agreed that these organizations need to demand more from the professional level of the sport.
Re-Evaluating Contracts for Better Prize Money
In the context of professional triathlon, Skye proposed re-evaluating contracts to offer better prize money, citing the 2022 PTO Tour where the absence of contracted athletes did not diminish the prize money or competition quality. Nicholas agreed and noted that travel and accommodation costs can significantly impact net prize money. Both acknowledged the appeal of high-profile races lies in the opportunity to participate, associated rankings, and a deeper prize purse, especially for wildcard athletes facing high costs and short notice.
Concerns About Iron Man Series and Challenge
Skye and Nicholas shared their concerns about the Iron Man Series, particularly the uncontrolled start lists, scheduling of races, and inadequate facilities. They acknowledged the challenges faced by athletes and emphasized the importance of providing feedback for improvement. They also discussed the potential of the Challenge series in the US and praised the treatment of athletes in Europe. Lastly, Skye shared her intention to participate in the Challenge Roth triathlon race and they both discussed standout performances and developments in their sport.
Female Athletes, Swimmers, and Bike Runners Dominate
Skye and Nicholas discussed the remarkable performances of female athletes in recent races, particularly highlighting the winner of Roth who also held the course record. They also noted the growing dominance of strong swimmers and bike runners in the sport, underlining the importance of proficiency in all three disciplines to compete at the highest level. Lastly, they discussed the impact of technology, such as new shoe designs, on the evolving landscape of the sport. They shared their anticipation and experiences regarding competitive events, acknowledging the challenges and stress of preparing for and participating in full-distance events.
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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
With Jackson Laundry currently standing in 2nd place in the IRONMAN Pro series and planning to take on IRONMAN Lake Placid against some serious contenders, we had a lot to unpack. Additionally, Tamara Jewett is BACK smashing the course at IRONMAN 70.3 Mt. Tremblant, running her way into 2nd place after battling with Ellie Salthouse in the final Kilometers. Garrick is taking on IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz while Nicholas Chase is going for Challenge ROTH, one of the biggest races in the sport. We are in full-on season peaking with most of us taking a break after our July races.
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Individual Instagram handles:
Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Tamara has had the unique opportunity of racing both the T100 series and Ironman Pro Series in 2024. She joins Nick on the episode of the podcast to discuss her experience in both series and preview the upcoming Pro series race in Mont-Tremblant Quebec.
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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Matt Sharpe; professional triathlete, Olympian, and author of the Tempo Newsletter, sits down with Nick to discuss the current triathlon events. In this episode, they go in-depth about what's going on with the T100 series and how contracted athletes seem to be skipping out on the series for the Ironman World Series. Matt also shines a light on the drama surrounding a lot of the Olympic qualifications in North America including the firing of Triathlon Canada CEO after a disastrous campaign by the Canadian federation.
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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Jackson Laundry, Marc Dubrick, Lisa Becharas, and Nicholas Chase chat about their experiences after the weekend of heavy racing. Jackson and Lisa took on IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga while Nick and Marc headed over to Europe with The Challenge Championship in Samorin, Slovakia. This episode is packed with fun knowledge, race tactics, and what the experience was like to get out there and push with everything you have!
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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
IRONMAN 70.3 St. George is one of the most notoriously challenging courses within the North American circuit of races and also, brings some of the strongest competitive fields around. Also, being part to the IRONMAN Pro series made this event quite unique. Marc and Nick discuss the race, the pre-race and overall outcome for Jackson, Nick and Marc. All in all, this is such a savage event and the community here is such a supportive network.
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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Two first-place finishes for Real Tri Squad's Lisa Becharas and Marc Dubrick at St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, FL. Hear all about their incredible showing at this prestigious event!
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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Lesley Smith & Nick Chase recap Lesley's performance at the 2024 Ironman Texas.
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Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Pro Triathlete and Performance Dietitian Megan Foley joins Nicholas Chase in this week's Real Triathlon Podcast. If you wanted to know how to handle the new Mortal Hydration which will be on course for all IRONMAN events, you can learn more here also on how to plan ahead.
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Individual Instagram handles:
Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
With the second race of the 2024 PTO T100 race complete the boys sit down to recap how the races went and then go further to discuss how can we make triathlon a more watchable product.
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Individual Instagram handles:
Garrick Loewen - @loeweng
Nicholas Chase - @race_chase
Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri