IRONMAN Insider™, A Triathlon Podcast Presented by Maurten

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast, host Matt Lieto sits down with pro triathlete Fenella Langridge for an open and honest conversation about resilience, setbacks, and rediscovering her love for the sport. Fenella shares the challenges of the past couple of seasons, including a long period of unexplained fatigue that ultimately led to a diagnosis and major surgery, and how that experience affected both her performance and mindset.

Now one year removed from surgery, she reflects on the process of rebuilding consistency and confidence. Training in Mallorca, Fenella discusses how returning to a focused environment has helped her regain form, hit some of her best sessions, and start feeling like herself again—especially after overcoming lingering doubts following a bike crash.

The conversation also explores the realities of professional triathlon beyond the highlights, including the mental and emotional demands of the sport, the importance of adapting to setbacks, and why enjoying the process is key to long-term success. Known for her expressive and instinctive racing style, Fenella emphasizes the role of energy, emotion, and authenticity in how she competes. Looking ahead, she shares her goals for the season, including upcoming races like IRONMAN Hamburg and her ambition to return to Kona at her best. This episode offers a candid look at the highs and lows of elite sport, and what it takes to keep pushing forward.

The IRONMAN Insider is presented by Maurten. Maurten’s patented Hydrogel Technology is the innovation that enables athletes to consume more carbohydrates and is available on course at all Global IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 races. Find out more at maurten.com.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with Jonas Schomburg, one of the most aggressive and exciting athletes in long-course triathlon right now. Fresh off a strong performance at the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, Jonas shares how he’s quickly established himself as a force in the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 distances.
Jonas dives into his transition from over a decade of short-course racing, including two Olympic appearances, into the world of IRONMAN. He explains how his background has shaped his racing style, why he thrives on putting pressure on the field early, and how he’s continuing to refine his pacing as he builds into his second full season of long-course racing.
The conversation also breaks down his Oceanside race in detail, from riding off the front to working with Sam Long on the run. Looking ahead, Jonas shares his mindset heading into Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas, where one of the deepest fields ever assembled will test his bold, front-foot racing strategy. Driven, tactical, and reflective, Jonas is an athlete who isn’t just racing the sport—he’s actively reshaping it.

The IRONMAN Insider is presented by Maurten. Maurten’s patented Hydrogel Technology is the innovation that enables athletes to consume more carbohydrates and is available on course at all Global IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 races. Find out more at maurten.com.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with Austrian standout Lisa Perterer, a three-time Olympian who has taken the long-course triathlon world by storm. Fresh off an incredible breakout season, Lisa shares how a spontaneous decision to race her first IRONMAN with just three weeks of preparation sparked a rapid rise to the top of the sport.
The conversation explores her transition from short-course racing to IRONMAN, including the mental shift from pack dynamics to racing solo for hours at a time. Lisa reflects on her standout performances across a demanding 2025 season—racing five IRONMAN events in a year—highlighted by podium finishes, a win in Cozumel, and an impressive top-five finish at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona.

She also opens up about her Olympic journey, the disappointment of missed opportunities due to injury, and how those experiences shaped her mindset today. With a focus on staying positive, racing with joy, and embracing the unknown, Lisa offers a refreshing and insightful perspective on what it takes to succeed at the highest level of endurance sport.

Focused, reflective, and insightful, this episode gives listeners a deep look into the mindset of an elite athlete reinventing her career and thriving in a new arena.

The IRONMAN Insider is presented by Maurten. Maurten’s patented Hydrogel Technology is the innovation that enables athletes to consume more carbohydrates and is available on course at all Global IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 races. Find out more at maurten.com.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast, host Matt Lieto sits down with rising star Trevor Foley, fresh off his victory at the ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand. Trevor shares the story behind his last-minute decision to race, booking his flight less than three weeks before the start—and how it turned into one of the biggest wins of his career.
The conversation dives into Trevor’s race in Taupō, from a breakthrough swim and tactical bike ride to a controlled marathon that secured the win and a Kona qualification. He also reflects on the lessons he’s learned early in his pro career, balancing aggressive racing with smarter pacing, and how he’s approaching the season ahead as he builds toward the IRONMAN World Championship.
Honest, energetic, and full of insight, this episode offers a great look inside the mindset of one of the fastest-rising athletes in long-course triathlon. 
The IRONMAN Insider is presented by Maurten. Maurten’s patented Hydrogel Technology is the innovation that enables athletes to consume more carbohydrates and is available on course at all Global IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 races.” Find out more at maurten.com.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with New Zealand’s own Kyle Smith just days before he toes the hometown line at the first race of the 2026 IRONMAN Pro Series: ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō.

Known for his aggressive, leave-it-all-out-there racing style, Kyle dives deep into what it takes to survive and thrive in the upper echelons of professional triathlon. From laying bricks to keep his athletic dreams alive during the global shutdown to being taken under the wing of the legendary Jan Frodeno, Kyle’s blue-collar work ethic has forged him into one of the sport's most exciting athletes to watch. Whether you're preparing to toe the line yourself or just love an inspiring example of pure grit and determination, you won't want to miss this one.