Episode 72: Is Kristian Blummenfelt going to the Olympics in 2028? Ironman 70.3 Western Australia Results.

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In this episode of Another Triathlon Podcast, hosts Jenna, Fede, and Josh discuss their current training experiences, including Fede's time in New Zealand for the 70.3, Josh's off-season training, and Jenna's heat training. They also dive into the recent Ironman 70.3 race results, analyzing the implications for the Pro Series rankings. The conversation shifts to social media trends, Joe Skipper's jump into Hyrox, and insights from Kristian Blummenfelt's journey in triathlon. The episode wraps up with a preview of next week's episode featuring expert coach David Tilbury Davis.

Takeaways

• Fede is training in New Zealand for the 70.3.
• Josh is focusing on swimming and biking during the off-season.
• Jenna is doing heat training to prepare for potential hot races.
• The recent Ironman 70.3 Western Australia race had significant implications for the Pro Series rankings.
• The upcoming 70.3 Worlds will be highly competitive with many top athletes.
• Social media is highlighting trends in triathlon, including athletes trying new events.
• WTF of the week reflects a growing trend among triathletes.
• Kristian Blummenfelt's is aiming for the Olympics while maintaining his Ironman focus.
• The triathlon community has a short memory regarding athlete performances. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Trathlon Podcast
01:35 Fede's Training in New Zealand
03:27 Josh's Transition to Swimming
08:08 Jenna's Heat Training for Ironman
12:22 Ironman 70.3 Race Results Overview
20:12 Men's Pro Series Rankings Update
27:31 Social Media Highlights and Ultraman Championship
32:13 The Challenge of Ultraman
35:46 Transitioning to New Events
37:27 Exploring Strength and Endurance
41:25 Insights from the Pros
47:09 The Future of Triathlon

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia Results

Sunday December 1, 2024 – Busselton, Western Australia

Pro Women

1. Marta Sanchez (ESP) – 4:06:38 (26:39 / 2:12:14 / 1:23:00)
2. Anna Bergsten (SWE) – 4:07:48 (31:59 / 2:10:24 / 1:20:30)
3. Lotte Wilms (NED) – 4:08:03 (26:17 / 2:12:33 / 1:24:23)
4. Richelle Hill (AUS) – 4:09:10 (26:47 / 2:16:39 / 1:21:31)
5. Grace Thek (AUS) – 4:09:22 (28:43 / 2:15:15 / 1:20:43)

Pro Men

1. Gregory Barnaby (ITA) – 3:37:35 (24:31 / 1:57:10 / 1:12:29)
2. Jamie Riddle (RSA) – 3:39:35 (24:25 / 1:57:08 / 1:14:22)
3. Marc Dubrick (USA) – 3:39:51 (24:23 / 1:57:35 / 1:14:17)
4. Robert Kallin (SWE) – 3:41:31 (25:34 / 1:55:38 / 1:16:20)
5. Jake Birtwhistle (AUS) – 3:42:08 (25:12 / 2:01:17 / 1:12:23)

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