The REAL Triathlon Podcast

Nick Chase and Lisa Becharas recap their time on the ground at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, from the punishing heat and wind to the race-day drama that had everyone watching. They discuss Solveig’s collapse and incredible comeback to the finish, Vincent Luis’s stunning victory in his first Kona, the athletes and stories the broadcast missed, and whether the pros deserve more support and prize money. Plus: the underpants run, the podcast’s Kona fantasy draft, plans for Western Australia, and a few things that grind their gears.

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Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas

It’s Kona week, so the Real Triathlon Podcast crew is putting their race predictions to the test with a high-stakes athlete draft. Jackson, Lisa, and Nick each get a $100 budget to bid on top contenders, while Garrick who hosts the draft has to pick up the scraps. Everyone then chooses who’ll handle the swim, bike, and run—with an alternate in case of a DNF. They break down their picks, debate likely race winners, and share a few Kona training stories along the way. Who built the strongest teams, and who will come out on top? 

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Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas

The crew recaps a chaotic race weekend that turned a canceled New York 70.3 into an unexpected trip to Augusta—and a standout day for the team. Jackson Laundry explains his winning performance, while Nick Chase shares how he raced to a career-best 70.3 podium at age 40. Lisa Becharas also talks about a frustrating mechanical at the World Triathlon Championships in Spain, exhausting travel, and the group’s ongoing debate over future races in Florida, New Zealand, and Western Australia. Plus, the athletes recount their last-minute road trip from New York to Georgia and discuss racing with Race Ranger.

 

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Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas

The boys are back for race week, breaking down their preparation for 70.3 New York, unpredictable weather, swim-cancellation rumors, equipment choices, and pre-race fitness. They also recap Mark’s impressive Cozumel 70.3 victory and discuss Lionel Sanders’ performance.

The conversation then turns to Supertri and why its fast, action-packed format could be triathlon’s best opportunity to attract mainstream viewers. Plus, they discuss Annie’s recent success in Europe, the upcoming Real Triathlon Squad camp in Cozumel, sponsorship challenges facing professional athletes, influencer marketing, and the Breakthrough Foundation.

To finish, the crew plays another round of Pass or Smash and grinds their gears about highway traffic, merging, and drivers who cause accidents during rush hour.

 

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Nicholas Chase - @race_chase

Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas

In this episode, we explore the motivations behind training and competing in triathlon, the importance of momentum, and insights from recent races. Our hosts share personal experiences, race analyses, and discuss the future of the sport. Lisa Becharas shares her experience at Ironman 70.3 Nice, insights on racing, travel challenges, and her motivations for competing at a high level. This episode offers practical tips and behind-the-scenes stories from the race and travel adventures. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

 

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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng

Nicholas Chase - @race_chase

Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas