Episode 244: Kona Series- Mirinda Carfrae and Craig Alexander
🎧 KONA DAILY POD – DAY 3 | PRESENTED BY TRAININGPEAKSWelcome back to The Kona Daily Pod, your front-row seat to the Ironman World Championship 2025 with the Pro Tri News crew — brought to you by TrainingPeaks, the number one training app in the world.Today, hosts Talbot Cox, Matt Lieto, Kaden Lieto, and Mark Matthews are joined by triathlon royalty — Mirinda Carfrae and Craig Alexander — to dive into what it takes to master the Kona run course.Both world champions share stories of racing down Ali‘i Drive, managing heat, and executing the perfect marathon after 180 kilometers on the bike. From pacing and nutrition to the mental game that defines Kona, these two legends explain how the race is truly won on the run.💬 Topics in this episode:– Mirinda Carfrae’s mindset and pacing through the Energy Lab– Craig Alexander’s strategy for building speed off the bike– How the Kona run has evolved with faster, more aggressive racing– Mental toughness, cooling tactics, and adapting to conditions– Using TrainingPeaks data to dial in pacing and recovery– Reflections on iconic finishes and what separates champions💪 Presented By TrainingPeaks-- Special Offer from Training Peaks And TrainingPeaks has an exclusive offer for Pro Tri News listeners. For a limited time, visit trainingpeaks.com/protrinews for 1 free month of TrainingPeaks Premium. That’s one month of the best training software for free. Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer.https://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNewsSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsWYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.com Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundleEnter the giveaway for the new FORM SMART SWIM 2 goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/ Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show
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Episode 243: Kona Series- Craig Alexander
🎧 KONA DAILY POD – DAY 2 | PRESENTED BY TRAININGPEAKSWelcome back to The Kona Daily Pod, your inside look at the Ironman World Championship 2025 with the Pro Tri News crew — brought to you by TrainingPeaks, the number one training app in the world.Today, hosts Talbot Cox, Mark Matthews, Matt Lieto, and Kaiden Lieto sit down with three-time Ironman World Champion Craig "Crowie" Alexander to talk everything bike course and race strategy in Kona.Craig shares how the Hawi winds, nutrition timing, and power management define the race — and why today’s generation of pros ride smarter than ever. The crew also dives into equipment choices, aero setups, and how data tools like TrainingPeaks have changed the way athletes build their race plans.💬 Topics in this episode:– Craig Alexander’s insights on the Kona bike course and modern race tactics– Handling the crosswinds and heat through the Queen K– Balancing power output and fueling strategy– Evolution of bike technology and aero efficiency– How TrainingPeaks transformed race preparation and data analysis– Predictions for the fastest bike splits in 2025These are short daily pods raw, real, and straight from the island. No scripted interviews, no remote setups… just triathlon fans who are actually here in Kona, bringing you the latest every day of race week.💪 Presented By TrainingPeaksSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsWYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.comSpecial Offer from Training Peaks https://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundleEnter the giveaway for the new FORM SMART SWIM 2 goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/ Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show
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Episode 242: Kona Series- Reece Barclay
Welcome to The Kona Daily Pod, your inside look at the IRONMAN World Championship 2025 with the Pro Tri News crew brought to you by TrainingPeaks, the number-one training app in the world.In Day 1, Talbot Cox and Kaiden Lieto discuss everything Kona with Reece Barclay, coach, husband, and right-hand man to the 2023 world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay.Reece opens up about Lucy’s 2024 season, what it takes to peak for Kona, how he collaborates with coach Dan Lorang, training alongside Marjolaine Pierre, Lucy’s injury comeback, and why this year’s field could be faster than ever.💬 Topics in this episode:– Reece’s coaching journey with Lucy Charles-Barclay– Behind-the-scenes of their seven-week Kona training camp– The mental battles after four runner-up finishes– Managing injury, recovery, and long-term fitness– Analyzing Lucy’s data with TrainingPeaks– Expectations for Kona 2025 and the next era of women’s triathlonThese are short daily pods raw, real, and straight from the island. No scripted interviews, no remote setups… just triathlon fans who are actually here in Kona, bringing you the latest every day of race week.💪 Presented By TrainingPeaksSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsWYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.comSpecial Offer from Training Peaks https://trainingpeaks.com/ProTriNews Fuel smarter with the Triathlon Bundle from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/products/triathlon-bundleEnter the giveaway for the new FORM SMART SWIM 2 goggleshttps://formswim.typeform.com/to/K0ERF53A Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/ Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show
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Episode 241: IRONMAN Pro Series Deep Dive
STEPH IS BACK! We start with a weekend recap then chat 2026 IRONMAN Pro Series: the races, the wins, the losses, how to build a calendar and everything in between. Then cap it off with a run of hot takes that will lead us into the women's IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN KONA! 📖 Wekend Recap (1:00:10:50)🤠 IRONMAN PRO SERIES DEEP DIVE (11:00- 46:00)🔥Hot Takes (46:00-end)Make your Fantasy Triathlon Pickshttps://www.endurancepicks.com/Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinews🎨WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.com🚴♂️ Ride like a pro with Ventum: https://ventumracing.com/products/tempus/?srsltid=AfmBOoopQyZfAU8TmsQM2xBqsG3GoxOleNRHT8VKxApiU1xbKhspD4ZJ⚡ Fuel smarter with the new Electrolyte shot from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/en/products/electrolyte-shot-lemon?variant=54414485061977🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻🔧 Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show
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Episode 240: Casper Stornes Joins the Show
We chat with the newly crowned IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION, Casper Stornes. Go through T100 Oropesa in Spain, the race ranger bike drafting data from Frejus. Then end with what races are coming up and the hottest of hot takes from the IMWC in Nice. 🇳🇴📖 Story Time with Casper Stornes (1:00:36:00)🇪🇸 T100 Spain and Race Ranger Data Release (36:40-1:08:00)🤠 Races coming up (1:08:05-1:16:05)🔥Hot Takes (1:16:10-end)Make your Fantasy Triathlon Pickshttps://www.endurancepicks.com/Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@protrinews🎨WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with code Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.com🚴♂️ Ride like a pro with Ventum: https://ventumracing.com/products/tempus/?srsltid=AfmBOoopQyZfAU8TmsQM2xBqsG3GoxOleNRHT8VKxApiU1xbKhspD4ZJ⚡ Fuel smarter with the new Electrolyte shot from MNSTRYhttps://mnstry.com/en/products/electrolyte-shot-lemon?variant=54414485061977🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/👨🏻🔧 Up your game and race on the best saddle! Visit link below and check out Wovehttps://wovebike.com/Support the show
Pro Tri News is the only podcast covering up-to-the-minute professional triathlon news, along with pre-race predictions and race recaps. PTN is the trusted source and insider’s line for professionals and amateurs alike. PTN has earned a reputation for compelling race reviews, punditry, humor, and inside analytics. -Kyle Glass, a racer, coach, announcer, and race director, shares extensive knowledge and research, as the sport’s biggest fan.-Talbot Cox, a photographer, videographer, and content creator to the pros, brings inside information directly from athletes.-Pat Lemiuex intimately understands companies and athletes through his work as an athlete agent. As husband to Olympic and World Champion, Gwen Jorgensen, he’s well versed in the politics of sport.-Mark Matthews, a long course and European expert, brings wit and balance.-
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