Fresh off MT’s Croatian wedding and a crew reunion in Dubrovnik/Hvar, we’re back on the mics and straight into Season C. We swap travel stories then hit show talk: Tasmania & Adelaide recaps, a huge Gold Coast doubleheader incoming, production upgrades locked, and a clear, practical walkthrough of the final 24 hours to nail your pump and peak—without dumb water/salt cuts.

We cover:
✅ Europe highlights — The wedding, switching off, making memories.
✅ TAS & SA wrap — standout athletes, and all our amaxzing helpers.
✅ Gold Coast preview — Friday Bikini/Swimsuit show + Saturday main card; big entries & presales
✅ Production glow-up — Charles’ idea finally lands; better stage aesthetics
✅ DJ Normy returns — Friday night is ladies’ night; MGs dress code: sharp suits & loafers
✅ Nationals forecast — momentum points to a ~250-competitor championship
✅ Gratitude — Amy & Madi hold the fort flawlessly while the team travels
✅ Peaking 101 (last 24 hrs) — depletion → refeed, upper-body circuit test, glucose+fructose top-ups
✅ Morning-of triage — Weight/Urine/Thirst checks, small carb, citrulline, quick pump, reassess
✅ Sodium & fluids timing — hydrate early, taper ~2h out, sodium ramp ~90 min pre-stage, stay warm
✅ Big mistakes to avoid — cutting water/salt, leg day on Friday, heavy salty meals causing bloat
✅ Safety first — no diuretics; understand hyponatremia/hyperkalemia risks
✅ Multi-division strategy — peak A without spoiling B; brief post-stage sips to prevent crash
✅ Seminars coming — full Peaking 101 live session drops in 2026 calendar

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