Today’s episode is a special one — because I’m sitting down with not just one of the most exciting names in triathlon right now, but also a good mate of mine: Youri Keulen.

If you follow the sport, you’ve seen him charge from a being a wildcard to a win at the T100 in Singapore last year, push limits on some of the biggest stages, and race with heart and full commitment. This season he has demonstrated that he belongs on the biggest stage in triathlon. But behind the results is a guy who’s honest, driven, and deeply grounded in what he’s doing — even when the road gets rough.

We’re talking pressure, passion, and what it really looks like to chase something relentlessly — all from a guy I’ve shared rides, laughs, and plenty of training with.