Live(ish) from a remote Airbnb near Cambridge, Maryland, Lisa Becharas and Garrick Loewen dive into the chaos of travel mishaps, back-to-back racing, and what it takes to survive (and fund) the pro triathlon circuit. Lisa recaps her rough-but-rewarding T100 San Francisco experience, previews racing three weekends in a row, and the crew debates excessively early Kona predictions. Garrick shares his consistent finish in Brazil, monster training blocks, and goals for Eagleman 70.3.

They debate:

Why staying 40 minutes from a race might not be the worst call

Whether Race Ranger is fixing draft dynamics or making things worse

If Ironman is still king compared to T100's cash and coverage

The insane 2:38 and 2:40 women’s Ironman marathon times and what it means for the future

And why some top pros just don’t care about Kona

With hot takes, tactical insights, and a few “pass or smash” moments (like using maple syrup as race fuel), it’s a classic Real Triathlon Pod hangout.

🎧 Perfect for race week motivation, long rides, or anyone debating whether Kona is really worth the hype.

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Garrick Loewen - @loeweng

Nicholas Chase - @race_chase

Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas