Episode 43: Ironman Oceanside 70.3 Recap and T100 Singapore Predictions

Summary

The podcast hosts recap the Oceanside 70.3 race and discuss upcoming races. Josh shares his experience at Oceanside, highlighting the expo, the bike course, and the camaraderie among athletes. He talks about his swim, bike, and run performance, as well as the challenging conditions. 

The hosts also discuss the impressive performances of Taylor Knibb and Lionel Sanders, who both had strong swims and dominated their respective races. They mention the appeal process for some athletes who were initially disqualified. 

Overall, the hosts express excitement for the upcoming races and the level of talent in the sport. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming T100 Singapore race and the recent crashes in the Tour de France. They speculate on the favorites and potential surprises in the race, as well as the impact of the extreme conditions on the athletes. 

They also mention the SuperTri Esports Championships and the upcoming Ironman Texas race. The hosts express concern about the injuries sustained by top contenders in the Tour de France and the limited number of races available for athletes to qualify for the World Championships.

Takeaways

• Oceanside 70.3 was a challenging race with tough conditions, but the athletes showed impressive performances.
• Taylor Knibb and Lionel Sanders had strong swims and dominated their races.
• Some athletes initially disqualified were able to appeal and have their disqualifications overturned.
• The hosts express excitement for the upcoming races and the level of talent in the sport. The T100 Singapore race is highly anticipated, with top contenders like Lionel Sanders and Sam Long expected to perform well.
• The extreme conditions in Singapore could lead to either incredible performances or complete blowups.
• The recent crashes in the Tour de France have resulted in serious injuries for top contenders, raising concerns about their ability to compete in future races.
• The limited number of races available for athletes to qualify for the World Championships adds pressure to perform well in each race.
• The SuperTri Esports Championships and Ironman Texas are also upcoming events to watch.

Titles

• Recapping the Oceanside 70.3 Race
• Excitement for the Upcoming Races Injuries and Limited Races in the Tour de France
• Upcoming SuperTri Esports Championships and Ironman Texas

Sound Bites

• "I love Oceanside, but man, that is a tough course."
• "She's almost invalidated every other female athlete's results for the Ironman Pro Series."
• "She was literally there to validate, and she validated."
• "We're gonna see some of the top names jumping back in and actually getting out there. And with a race like this, with these conditions, there is so much room for either incredible performances or complete blowups."
• "What the F is, is there going to be anybody left to race the Tour de France after all of the crashes going on here?"
• "This potentially could mean that we're going to have the strongest field on the vuelta we've ever seen."

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