Because “race your own race” is probably one of the most common pieces of triathlon advice... but what does it actually mean?

This week we're talking about comparison, expectations and why your finishing position doesn't necessarily tell you whether you've had a good race.

We talk about our very different racing journeys, why your slowest race might actually be one you're most proud of, and how social media makes it VERY easy to forget that everyone is racing with completely different contexts.

Plus all the usual pro racing chat from T100 Vancouver and Ironman Kalmar, and what we're loving right now. 💛

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As always theres a lot on our triathlon minds, so this week we’re getting stuck into all of it - from WTCS London and Matt Hauser’s third straight win, to the upcoming T100 Vancouver and some very exciting names returning to the start line.

We also debrief our conversation with Grace Thek and the things that have stayed with us since. From finding joy in the process, to seeing setbacks as redirections rather than roadblocks, Grace left us with plenty to think about - and some pretty good reminders for all of us chasing our own goals.

Plus, we introduce a new segment: Things We’re Loving Right Now - and this week it’s all about running, friendships, road bikes and the very good things triathlon brings into our lives.

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This week we are so lucky to be joined by professional triathlete (and Melbourne gal) Grace Thek!

Grace is currently leading the Ironman Pro Series, came second to Laura Philipp at Challenge Roth last year in her Ironman distance debut, and has quickly become one of the most exciting athletes in long-course racing.

We chat about her journey from injured collegiate runner to professional triathlete, why Ironman racing has reignited her love for the sport, the friendships she's built on the pro circuit, and the lessons she's learnt through injuries, setbacks and finding the right bike.

Grace also shares why she believes the race is simply a celebration of the training, what keeps bringing her joy in triathlon, and why she's so excited to take on Kona later this year.

Whether you're chasing your first finish line, dealing with your own injuries and setbacks or wnat the inside word on the professional racing scene, this conversation is packed with perspective, wisdom and plenty of laughs.

You can find Grace on Instagram @gracethek - and we also talk about some of her sponsors @quintanarootri @fasttt.bike and @wynrepublic

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From Paula Findlay's emotional first Ironman win at Lake Placid to the biggest shake-up in professional triathlon for years, there's been a lot happening! This week we're chatting through everything we're loving (and a couple of things we're not so sure about), including the new Triathlon World Tour, Garmin acquiring TrainingPeaks, WTCS London, new T100 venues, dream bikes, riding with friends and why we're feeling so excited about the sport right now. As always, it's part race recap, part triathlon chat, and hopefully the perfect companion for your next swim, ride, run or commute.

No, we're not telling you to train 35 hours a week or buy a new bike (though if you're looking at a new one, we absolutely endorse)

This week we're stealing the good stuff from the pros: racing your own race, backing yourself, training with friends, nailing the basics, and of course, embracing cute kit. We share the athletes who inspire us most, the traits we'd love to borrow, and why consistency will always beat the latest biohack.

Also in this episode: WTCS Hamburg, Matt Hauser's big win, Ironman Lake Placid previews, and Paula Findlay's first-ever Ironman.

World records. Unexpected podiums. A marathon costume change. Three hundred thousand spectators. Yep... Roth absolutely delivered.

This week we're recapping everything from the biggest race in triathlon so far this year - from Sam Laidlow's incredible world-best performance to Alanis Siffert's breakout race, Lucy Charles-Barclay's tactical T2 change and the atmosphere that makes Roth unlike anywhere else in the sport.

We also cover Ironman Switzerland, Sweden 70.3, preview this weekend's racing in Swansea and Hamburg - plus Road to Roth 2027 starts now :)

We finished recording this week's podcast... and then Challenge Roth went and broke the internet (well - the triathlon corner of it).

You don't usually see athletes ADDED to the start list on race week of an Ironman distance event, but now Lucy Charles-Barclay is racing. Magnus Ditlev is racing. The pro fields have gone from exciting to absolutely stacked, and we couldn't not talk about it.

This quick bonus episode covers everything you need to know before race day, why these late additions matter, and why we honestly think this could be one of the most exciting (and record-breaking!!!) Iron-distance races we've seen this year.

We have been so caught up in Cairns that we;ve been neglecting the pro triathlon scene... so this episode is one big catch-up!

From WTCS and T100 to the Ironman Pro Series, we unpack the biggest stories, the standout performances, and what it all means as the race to Nice and Kona starts to heat up.

We chat about:

• Why Solveig Løvseth is quickly becoming the athlete to beat
• Kat Matthews' incredible run form (again!)
• Whether T100 has lost a little of its spark this season
• The Ironman Pro Series and why it's making racing so exciting
• The athletes we're loving watching right now
• The race to Kona and Nice, plus what's coming up over the next few weeks.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just trying to keep up with the pro scene, this episode will help you make sense of everything that's been happening - and get you excited for what's still to come.

We're back from Cairns 70.3 and still recovering in what can only be described as being the best kind of tired.

In this episode, we unpack our race week, from coffee shop rituals and taper runs to wild swim conditions, gusty bike legs and everything that made race day memorable.

We discuss the realities of racing when conditions aren't perfect, what we're proud of, and the mindset shifts that helped us get the most out of the day as well as everything we love about race week, and sharing the experience with friends and our respective clubs!

Whether you raced in Cairns, supported from afar, or just love hearing race stories, this is our full post-race catch-up.

We're bringing you a special mini episode of the Happy Pace Podcast!

Ahead of Ironman Cairns this weekend, we sat down with Australian pro triathlete Regan Hollioake and one of the Cairns favourites for a quick coffee catch-up about all things racing as a pro! From why Cairns remains one of her favourite events on the calendar, to life in the Ironman Pro Series and building towards Kona, Regan's love for the sport (and a post race treat) shine through and we can't wait to see her out there on Sunday!

A very special thank you to the team Fluid Movements for supporting Regan to be on the pod today.

Good luck to everyone racing tomorrow we can't wait to see you out there!