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She did it! Season Wrap-Up: In-depth Race Recap, Lessons Learned & What’s Next

And just like that, we’ve hit the finish line of another season of Why We Tri. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃 In this wrap-up episode, we chat through: - How race weekend and the big day actually unfolded - Smashing predicted times and surprising ourselves - Lessons we’ll carry into training and racing next year - How we’re feeling now (tired, proud, excited… all of it) - Our plans for the next race season ahead... It’s less about medals and times (although, we love a medal), and more about the journey, the learnings, and the shared love of triathlon.  Thanks for being part of this season with us — and here’s to what comes next. 💛 #WhyWeTri #TriathlonPodcast #dowoowoo

Will We Even Make It To The Start Line?! The countdown is on!!

This is it! Under 2 weeks until we dance! The final episode before race day, and just when we should be feeling calm and collected... everything starts to go wrong. 😬The official Athlete Guide has dropped, and with it, a bombshell: mandatory registration is on Friday evening, creating a logistical nightmare for Ben. Can he make it after work with four kids and two dogs to look after?On top of that, Rebecca's pre-ordered wetsuit has been mysteriously swapped for a different model, and a hilarious (but problematic) registration mix-up means two of our racers have accidentally signed up in the wrong gender division!Join us for a chaotic look at the real stress of race week, as we try to solve these last-minute disasters. We also get a final update on Rebecca's biggest training session and Alex's official prediction for her finish time.In This Episode:😱 (00:02) The Friday Registration Bombshell: A Logistical Nightmare!🤔 (03:00) Brainstorming Solutions: Can We Bend the Rules?👙 (32:42) The Great Wetsuit Switcheroo: It's a Different Colour AND Material!🏳️‍⚧️ (47:40) The Hilarious "Open Division" Identity Crisis💪 (1:00:43) Rebecca's Final Big Brick Session: How Did It Go?⏱️ (1:09:01) The Final Prediction: Alex Reveals Rebecca's Estimated Finish Time!What's the worst pre-race disaster you've ever had? Share your story in the comments and wish us luck! 👇

Her Bike Ride Was a Disaster... And The Race is in 1 Month!

It's the final countdown! 😱 With just ONE MONTH to go until the Olympic triathlon, the pressure is officially on and every single session counts. In this episode, Rebecca shares the story of her disastrous training ride—complete with a puncture, a nutrition "bonk," and a desperate craving for an ice cream stop. This "failure" becomes a massive learning opportunity, sparking a critical conversation about last-minute race preparation. We cover the essential things you need to nail in the final month: what to do if you get a puncture mid-race, why your nutrition is more important than ever, and the ultimate race day checklist to make sure you don't forget anything. Plus, we get a wild recap of the team's brutal 8-hour cycling challenge at the Spa F1 circuit! In This Episode:🗓️ (00:00) 31 Days To Go: The Final Countdown Panic Begins!🚲 (01:17) The Story of the Disastrous Bike Ride (Puncture & Ice Cream Cravings)🍦 (07:39) The Big Nutrition Wake-Up Call: Why Was I So Tired?🌧️ (11:38) Recap: The Brutal 8-Hour Spa Cycling Challenge🔧 (28:30) Race Day Scenarios: What Do You Do If You Get a Puncture?📝 (39:42) The Ultimate Pre-Race Checklist (And What to Do With Your Hair!)📊 (1:02:11) The Final Progress Report: Are We Still in the Green? What's the one thing you always panic about a month before a big race? Let us know in the comments! 👇

She Hasn't Trained in 3 Weeks... So Let's Plan Race Nutrition! (45 Days To Go)

The clock is ticking LOUDLY! 😱 With just 45 days until the Olympic triathlon, Rebecca drops a bombshell: she's only trained three times in the last three weeks. After some "gentle" encouragement (and a game to predict how many sessions she'll actually do), we dive into the most critical topic right now: race day nutrition. This is a complete beginner's guide, built on our own epic fails and lessons learned. We break down exactly what to eat, when to eat it, and how much you need. Learn the crucial difference between a protein bar and an energy bar, how to calculate your carbs-per-hour, and why sipping your drink is better than gulping. From pre-race breakfast to avoiding the dreaded "bonk" on the bike, this is the nutrition advice we wish we'd had! In This Episode:🗓️ (00:17) The "No Pressure" Pressure to Sign Up for a Half Ironman in 2026🔥 (05:07) Lessons from Luxembourg: Why Dad DNF'd in the 30° Heat📉 (24:21) The Big Confession: Rebecca's 3-Week Training Slump🤔 (30:30) The Prediction Game: How Many More Sessions Will She Do?🍽️ (39:36) Nutrition 101: A Beginner's Guide to Fuelling Your Race📊 (46:12) The Golden Rule: How Many Grams of Carbs Do You Need Per Hour?🍫 (1:04:55) Carbs vs. Protein: Why You're Eating the Wrong Bar!💧 (1:15:39) "If You're Thirsty, It's Too Late": Hydration Mistakes to Avoid What are your go-to race day snacks? Drop your best nutrition tips in the comments! 👇

I Did My First Triathlon! Race Recap & Lessons Learned (66 Days To Go)

She did it! 🏅 With 66 days left on the clock, Rocket Rebecca is officially a triathlete after completing her very first (unofficial) triathlon! Join us as we recap the "Try for Tri" day, where Rebecca tackled a 1500m swim, a 20km bike, and a 5km run. We dive into her race results and see how her real-world times stacked up against our scientific predictions. (Spoiler: she's faster than we thought! 😉) But the real gold is in the lessons learned. We talk through the nutrition nightmare (pro tip: maybe don't shove a handful of sweets in your mouth before a run), the sky-high heart rate that had us all a bit worried, and the mental tricks for conquering open-water panic. This was a massive confidence boost, and we update the official progress chart to prove it—we're in the green, baby! In This Episode:🏆 (00:00) The Big Reveal: A Medal for the Collection!🏁 (04:11) Race Recap: Distances, Times & The Story of the Day📊 (10:14) Predictions vs. Reality: How Did Her Times Compare?🍬 (22:09) Lesson #1: The Nutrition Nightmare & Fuelling Fails❤️ (59:33) Lesson #2: "My Heart Rate is 180!" - Pacing & Managing Effort🌊 (36:08) Lesson #3: Conquering the Open Water Swim Panic📈 (1:17:13) The Progress Report: We're Officially in the Green Zone!🚴 (1:29:28) What's Next? A Look at the New Training Plan