The REAL Triathlon Podcast

Draft Zones, Burnout, and Back-to-Back Racing: Inside the Realities of Pro Tri Life


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In this episode of The Real Triathlon Podcast, Jackson Laundry, Lisa Becharas, and Garrick Loewen dive into the gritty side of professional triathlon—back-to-back races, tactical bike packs, and the often blurry lines between fair racing and chaos. Lisa breaks down what it’s really like to finish dead last at a T100 race and why she wouldn’t trade the experience, even after racing three weekends in a row. Garrick shares his recovery process after racing Ironman Brazil and Eagleman, while Jackson reveals his full-on mission to fix his swim technique and gain marginal gains on the bike.

They talk honest money—appearance fees vs. prize purses—and vent frustrations with T100’s confusing payout system. Plus, why can't the T100 make a professional-looking run course, to power meter rivalries and wild fan encounters mid-race. Stick around for the classic Pass or Smash segment where the trio fires off takes on snorkels, swim fins, and triathlon media beef.

Real talk, laughs, and no sugar-coating—just how you like it.

 

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Individual Instagram handles:

Garrick Loewen - @loeweng

Nicholas Chase - @race_chase

Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas

 

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