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A huge Olympic triathlon PR, a first-ever cutoff-time finish, and a big reality check for the half Iron Man are all packed into this one. Scott and Charles come out of a brutal race weekend with fresh confidence, new gear, and a lot to say about what actually moves the needle on race day.

The two compare splits, heart rates, pacing, nutrition, and transitions from the Three 70 Lakeside Triathlon, where Scott crushed his best 10K and Charles finally proved he can stay steady on the bike without blowing himself up. They break down the swim chaos, the surprisingly great course setup, the weather luck, and the small details that made a massive difference - from aero socks and Tailwind to SIS goo, scratch chews, and ice towels.

You’ll hear:

Why Scott thinks TrainingPeaks is paying off in the water

How Charles finally learned the value of Zone 1 and Zone 2 biking

What went right with fueling - and what almost went very wrong

Why the swim felt like “a paper clip” and still somehow became a highlight

How both guys are rethinking their half Iron Man strategy with less than a month to go

They also look ahead to the next stretch of training, including the Moonlight Ramble, a big brick workout, upcoming races, and what it would take to go from finishing a half Iron Man to eventually tackling a full. If you like honest race recaps, fat boy confessions, and two friends trying to get faster without falling apart, this one delivers.

Essential listening if you’re training for a triathlon, thinking about your first Iron Man, or just want to hear what happens when PRs meet poor sleep, bad lungs, and a lot of very specific race-day opinions

Counting calories, not killing yourself in the bike, and finally getting under 300 pounds - this episode is packed with the kind of real progress that makes triathlon training actually work. If you care about weight loss, Olympic tris, or surviving a 70.3 without blowing up, this one is for you.

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After two and a half years, we finally took a break, and honestly, it felt great. Charles was soaking up the sun in Greece while I was just trying to keep it together back home! 🌊☀️

We get real about the craziness of life, birthday surprises, and how I managed to 3D print a medal holder while he was away. 🏆 Plus, the epic battle of the Pop-Tarts - can you guess which flavor is which? 🍓

What's your go-to snack when you're busy living life?

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Scott and Charles are back in the Fat Pad after completing another Olympic distance triathlon! In this episode of 2 Guys 1 Scale, we break down our entire Lake Springfield Triathlon experience, from the open water swim, rainy bike course, brutal hills, and the 10K run that tested everything we’ve been training for.

After losing over 100 pounds and completely changing our lives, we’re proving that this journey is about more than just weight loss — it’s about getting stronger, pushing limits, and chasing bigger goals.

🔥 This episode covers:

• 🏅 Lake Springfield Triathlon race recap
• 🏊 Open water swimming progress and lessons learned
• 🚴 Bike performance, pacing, nutrition, and rainy conditions
• 🏃 Running a 10K after the bike
• 💪 Training for our first Ironman 70.3
• ⚖️ Weekly weigh-in from the Fat Pad
• 🎯 July challenge results
• 🚴 Zwift training updates and FTP workouts
• 🍝 Springfield food adventures including Darcy’s Pint horseshoe
• 🥇 Charles hitting the podium
• 📈 How we’re preparing for the next big race

Race Results:
🏊 Swim: Lake Springfield Olympic Triathlon
🚴 Bike: 25 miles through challenging conditions
🏃 Run: 10K finish after a tough course
🔥 Scott finishes: 3:19:28
🔥 Charles finishes: 4:39:06

The biggest surprise? How good we felt after the race. Compared to previous triathlons, this one showed us that the training is working. Zwift, TrainingPeaks, nutrition changes, and consistency are paying off as we prepare for our first Ironman 70.3.

We also talk about what’s next:
🚴 Market Mile Ride Everything Challenge
🌙 Moonlight Ramble
🏊🚴🏃 Ironman 70.3 Michigan preparation
⚡ Zwift workouts and improving FTP
🥗 Race nutrition strategy with Tailwind, gels, and carbs

From 330+ pounds to triathlon training, this is the story of two guys proving that it’s never too late to change your life.

Subscribe and follow along as Scott and Charles continue the journey from the Fat Pad to the finish line.

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cott officially joins the 40 Club, Charles records from his parents' house in Indiana, and TrainingPeaks continues to humble both of us as we prepare for the Springfield Olympic Triathlon.

This week's episode is a little different. Charles heads home to be with family after his mom is hospitalized, Scott celebrates his birthday with a 40-mile ride, and both of us are trying (and occasionally failing) to stay on track with training, nutrition, and our monthly burpee challenge.

We also preview the Springfield Olympic Triathlon, talk about pacing with TrainingPeaks, discuss upcoming races like the Market Mile, Moonlight Ramble, and Tour de Brat, and somehow end up talking about George R.R. Martin, Pop-Tarts, e-bikes, and sweaty cycling hats.

This is what balancing real life and endurance training actually looks like.

• Scott officially turns 40
• Charles records remotely from Indiana while helping family
• 40 miles for Scott's 40th birthday
• TrainingPeaks is already changing how we train
• Springfield Olympic Triathlon race preview
• Burpee challenge negotiations continue
• Scott's birthday food confession 🍺🥩
• Bike computers, new tires, and cycling gear talk
• Upcoming races: Market Mile, Moonlight Ramble & Tour de Brat
• Why family always comes first

🏊 Follow our journey as two big guys chase endurance sports, lose weight, and prove it's never too late to change your life.

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🏊 We Survived Day 2 of Ironman Training... Barely | Tour de Donut Recap, Weight Check & TrainingPeaks Reality Check

The Ironman 70.3 training officially begins... and it's already kicking our asses.

This week on 2 Guys 1 Scale, we kick things off with another weigh-in to see if Charles managed to stay under 300 pounds after finally breaking the barrier last week, while Scott continues working toward his goal of getting under 210 before Ironman 70.3.

Then it's time to recap one of the most ridiculous cycling events we've ever done—Tour de Donut. We rode nearly 40 miles through rain, hills, and Missouri back roads while eating glazed donuts to earn time bonuses. Scott ate 10 donuts, Charles ate 8, our buddy Jared had an unforgettable emergency stop in a cornfield, and somehow everyone survived.

We also dive into our first two days using a professionally built TrainingPeaks Ironman 70.3 plan, including:

• FTP bike testing on Zwift
• Swim threshold testing
• TrainingPeaks data overload
• Charles' hilarious battle with technology
• Heart rate monitor disasters
• Apple TV, iPad, and Zwift troubleshooting
• Why we're both way more sore than we expected

This episode is equal parts cycling, triathlon training, weight loss, and complete chaos.

• ⚖️ Weekly weigh-in (Did Charles stay under 300?)
• 🚴 Tour de Donut race recap
• 🍩 How many donuts did we actually eat?
• 🌽 The infamous cornfield bathroom emergency
• 🌧️ Rain, hills, and 37 miles of suffering
• 🏊 First TrainingPeaks swim threshold workout
• 🚴 FTP testing on Zwift
• 📈 Learning to trust the training process
• 💪 Half Ironman 70.3 preparation continues

If you're on your own weight loss journey, training for your first triathlon, obsessed with cycling, or just enjoy listening to two idiots make questionable decisions in the name of fitness, this episode is for you.

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In this episode:

Charles is officially back under 300 pounds! 🎉 After weeks of frustration, tracking calories, cutting out the snacks, and getting serious again, he weighs in at 299.0 and declares "Never Again!" Scott also drops more weight, proving that both hosts are finally trending in the right direction.

This week on 2 Guys 1 Scale, we talk about what's working, why the St. Louis Olympic Triathlon humbled both of us, and how we're preparing for our next challenges—including the Tour de Donut and the Springfield Olympic Triathlon.

We also dive into:

• 🎉 Charles officially breaking back under 300 pounds
• ⚖️ Scott continuing to lose weight and dialing in nutrition
• 🥩 Lower-carb eating, calorie tracking, and getting back on plan
• 🏊‍♂️ Recovering from the St. Louis Olympic Triathlon
• 🍩 Tour de Donut strategy... race hard or eat more donuts?
• 🚴 The brutal elevation waiting for us on the Tour de Donut course
• 🚵 Why gravel bikes are ridiculously fun
• 💪 Goals for the next 10 weeks leading up to our Half Ironman

Can you really lose weight while training for endurance races... and still plan to eat a mountain of donuts? Welcome to the Fat Pad.

👍 Like, Subscribe, and follow along as two regular guys chase weight-loss goals while training for triathlons, cycling events, and our first Half Ironman.

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Our biggest race of the year (so far) is officially in the books!

This week on 2 Guys 1 Scale, we're breaking down everything from an unforgettable weekend that included the Macklind Mile and our first Olympic-distance triathlon of the season. From race-day nerves to brutal heat, unexpected wins, and lessons learned, there's a lot to unpack.

In this episode:

• 🏊 Full recap of our Olympic Triathlon
• 🏃 How we performed compared to last year's race
• 🥵 Racing in extreme heat and humidity
• 🚴 Bike splits, swim times, and run struggles
• 🏅 Scott accidentally racing as a Clydesdale
• ⚖️ Weekly weigh-in and why inflammation is messing with the scale
• 💧 Hydration, fueling, salt tabs, and what we'd change next time
• 🎯 What this race means for our upcoming Half Ironman training
• 😂 The usual Fat Boy Confession and Non-Scale Victory of the Week

This race proved we're stronger, faster, and more prepared than we were a year ago—but it also showed us exactly what we still need to improve before taking on our first 70.3.

If you're on your own weight-loss journey, training for your first triathlon, or just enjoy two guys trying to become slightly less fat while making questionable decisions, you're in the right place.

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After months of training, swimming, biking, running, and way too much food talk, the St. Louis Triathlon is finally this weekend.

In this episode of 2 Guys 1 Scale, Scott and Charles weigh in, talk race week nerves, discuss their training, and break down what they're expecting from their first Olympic-distance triathlon of the year. We also cover:

🏊 Open water swim practice and Scott's new wetsuit

🌶️ Chuck's Hot Chicken review and regretting life choices afterward
📉 Weight loss updates and food logging struggles
💪 Half Ironman training progress and race-day goals
😬 Biggest fears heading into race weekend
🍌 Fueling strategies, sports beans, Pepto, and avoiding disaster on course

Last week, Charles weighed in at 298.5 lbs and was already behind on his burpee punishment for missing food logs...how will this weigh in treat him? Now race weekend is here and there's nowhere left to hide.

Will the training pay off? Will the weather cooperate? Will Charles ever finish his burpees?

Tune in and find out.

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What's your biggest race-day fear before a big event?

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🎧 Follow 2 Guys 1 Scale for weekly weight-loss updates, triathlon training, fitness struggles, victories, and plenty of fat guy nonsense from the Fat Pad.

Scott and Charles are back in the Fat Pad for another weigh-in, and things are getting serious as the St. Louis Olympic Triathlon gets closer. This week, the scale wasn't exactly friendly, Charles still isn't tracking consistently, and the burpee punishment is officially due.

In this episode of 2 Guys 1 Scale, we talk about:

✅ Weekly weigh-ins
✅ Charles missing his food tracking challenge
✅ The upcoming St. Louis Olympic Triathlon
✅ Brick workout updates (bike + run training)
✅ Scott unexpectedly starting to enjoy running
✅ Open water swim prep and wetsuit excitement
✅ Macklin Mile training goals
✅ Weight loss struggles, accountability, and getting back on track
✅ Why triathlon season has us fired up again

After losing over 100 pounds, we're still documenting the ups, downs, victories, setbacks, and ridiculous conversations that happen along the way. Whether you're on a weight loss journey, training for your first triathlon, or just enjoy two friends giving each other a hard time, this episode is for you.

🎙️ 2 Guys 1 Scale is a weight loss and fitness podcast following two regular guys trying to get healthier while training for triathlons, surviving food temptations, and staying accountable.

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Question of the Week:
Would you rather swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, or run a marathon if you could only train for one?