Happy Pace - a triathlon podcast

Episode 6: What Nobody Tells You About Triathlon (Until You’re In Too Deep)

Triathlon is so much more than swim, bike, run. This week, we’re talking about the side of the sport that people don’t always mention when you first start - the mental load, the routines, the comparison traps, the recovery weeks, the post-race comedowns… and yes, the never-ending washing pile. We share some of our own experiences navigating training alongside work, life and everything else, plus recap WTCS Yokohama, preview Chattanooga 70.3 and look ahead to T100 Spain. A very real, very relatable episode for anyone trying to fit swim-bike-run into real life.

Episode 5: Nailing the Basics

This week on the Happy Pace Podcast, we’re getting back to basics - the skills that actually make the biggest difference in triathlon, whether you’re training for your first sprint or your next 70.3. We chat through everything from open water swim nerves, breathing and sighting, to learning cleats, using your gears properly, cornering confidently and managing your run load without breaking down. It’s an episode all about building confidence in the sport and remembering that the biggest gains often come from doing the simple things really well. Along the way, we chat Western Sydney recovery, sleep as the ultimate recovery tool, transition setup and why everyone falls over in cleats at least once. A really practical episode packed with the kind of advice we wish we’d heard when we first started triathlon.

Episode 4: We Need To Talk About Triathlon Gear

Triathlon can feel expensive and overwhelming when you first get started - so this week we’re breaking down the gear that actually matters. From goggles and wetsuits to helmets, bike fits and race wheels, we chat through what’s essential, what’s optional, and the upgrades we think are worth it over time. We also recap Western Sydney 70.3, where Mardi raced to a huge PB, plus chat pacing strategy, race-day mindset, and why smaller races can sometimes bring out your best performance. Whether you’re training for your first sprint or already deep in the triathlon gear rabbit hole - this one’s for you.

Episode 3: How to Train for a Triathlon (and Find What Works for You)

If you’ve picked your race… the next question is: how do you actually train for it? In this episode, we break down the different ways you can train for a triathlon - from free online plans and training platforms, to squads, clubs, and one-on-one coaching. We chat through the pros and cons of each, and why the “best” approach is the one that fits your life. We also share our Sessions of the Week (a couple of spicy bike sessions 🌶️), plus recap all the action from Ironman Texas - including some huge performances, tough luck for a few favourites, and what stood out to us from the race. To wrap it up, we preview T100 Singapore this weekend and what we’re excited to watch 👀 Whether you’re training for your first sprint or building toward something bigger, this one will help you find your happy pace. 💬 Got a question or topic you want us to cover? Send it through - we’d love to hear from you!

Episode 2: There’s More Than One Type of Triathlon

In this episode, we break down the world of triathlon - from sprint distance through to Ironman, and everything in between. We talk through the different race formats, including Ironman, 70.3, T100, and World Triathlon, and explain how it all fits together (without overcomplicating it). We also share our sessions of the week, what we’ve been loving in training, and why shorter distance racing might be the perfect place to start. Whether you’re brand new to triathlon or already racing, this episode will help you better understand the sport - and hopefully enjoy it even more. Follow Happy Pace on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/happypace.tri [https://instagram.com/happypace.tri]