The world's greatest long-course triathletes took to the waves and lava fields of Hawaii a couple of weeks ago for this year's Ironman World Champs, and records fell left, right and centre. The Norwegian machine Gustav Iden smashed the course record to take the men's title, and Chelsea Sodaro became the first American female winner in over 25 years by destroying a super strong field to take the women's crown. Loads of sub-plots to explore as well, so come on in as we work our way through the biggest performances from Kona weekend, and take a quick history lesson in why Hawaii is so central to the sport of triathlon as a whole...

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Audio credits:

Global Triathlon Network, Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden: Why are they so good? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4G4rNrOFEQ&t=766s

Rich Roll Podcast, Gustav Iden & Kristian Blummenfelt: Lessons from the Norwegian Train Reign - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g0V76jlxFA&t=1479s

PTO Hub, From Giving Birth to World Champion in 18 months: Chelsea Sodaro's Triathlon Journey as a Mother - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyWx8A7CA_g&t=906s

Today we're spending time in the company of the inspirational and fun-loving Lotte Miller. One of the faces of the Tokyo Olympics after she waited at the finish line to console her friend and fellow triathlete Claire Michel and tell her she was a f***ing fighter in the driving rain, Lotte is an amazing ambassador for the sport. She's the first (and only) Norwegian female triathlete to compete at an Olympic Games, and she talks during our chat about life behind the scenes with the Norwegian boys, her love for the see-through tri-suits from Tokyo, why Strava is the place to go to see pro triathletes misbehaving, and lots, lots more!

You can find her on Instagram @l8miller. She's a legend and she deserves your appreciation. And while you're at it, you can find me on Insta @trimeariver_pod or on Twitter @trimeariver. Or if you prefer your correspondence to be slightly more formal, fire me an email at [email protected]. It's always great to hear from you, so don't be a stranger. Look forward to seeing you all again very soon!

The Commonwealth Games are nearly upon us, and triathletes from all over the globe are getting ready to go head to head! When are the triathlon races at Birmingham 2022? Who are the main contenders and the dark horses? And more importantly, who are my predictions for taking home the medals? Loads to dive into, including the men's, women's, mixed relay and paratriathlon events. And let me know your thoughts about the Games in Birmingham too! Contact me on Twitter @trimeariver, on Insta @trimeariver_pod or via email at [email protected]. Let battle commence!

And for more on the brilliant Welsh athlete, Dr Rhys Jones, who I mention in the episode, here's some reading for you- https://www.sport.wales/media-centre/latest-news/rhys-jones-the-man-the-word-tri-was-made-for/ 

Is running acceptable at a music festival? Or have the middle class just taken over? We'll be chatting through that and lots more besides here on Episode 25 of Tri Me A River. Also featuring the biggest talking points from the latest WTCS races in Montreal and last weekend's Challenge Roth in Germany. Buckets of stuff to get through. As ever, please get in touch on Twitter @trimeariver, on Instagram @trimeariver_pod or via email at [email protected]. Come on in!

Credits:

Runner's World Article, 'Music is your ultimate training partner' (5/7/22)- https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a40281555/running-music-benefits/

Running Punks Glastonbury video (@runningpunks on Twitter)- https://www.facebook.com/runningpunks/videos/4878591165574208/ 

Months have passed since we last spoke (apologies), but Tri Me a River is back once again and we are ready to rumble. And there are changes... from now on the episodes will be punchier, shorter, sharper and more frequent. You will now be able to enjoy a new 10-minute triathlon news breakdown every Tuesday from this point on. Perfect for your commute, your workout, or while you're washing the dishes/children/dog etc. If you want to get in touch, please do at @trimeariver on Twitter, @trimeariver_pod on Insta, or via email at [email protected]. Good to be back!

Audio credits:

World Triathlon, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QucwVkrvGes&t=164s 

It's a new year, and we're off to Canada for this episode! Stefan Daniel is a phenomenal talent. Despite growing up with a right arm significantly shorter than his left arm, Stefan hasn't let that stop him from becoming a 4-time world champion and two-time Paralympic medallist. And still he wants more. He tells us about how his brother inspired him never to be defined by his disability, how he wants to compete more and more in able-bodied races over the coming years, and why the competition is stronger in his paratriathlon category that it's ever been before.

To get in touch (and it's always great to hear from you!), please email [email protected], find us on Twitter @trimeariver or on Instagram @trimeariver_pod. Happy listening everyone, and we'll all catch up soon!

Since first trying out the sport of triathlon while working on the staff at Disney World to being a voice of inspiration for thousands of followers online, Amanda Kenny has come a long way in just a few years. She joins us on today's episode and talks about starting out as a school gymnast, running the Boston Marathon with the brilliant Chris Nikic, cycling through a Mexican flood, her multicoloured custom bike, the power of FOMO, swimming with alligators, why she won't be rushing into entering another full-distance ironman, and how friends can often make you do things you never imagined were possible.

Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandakenny87, and let her inspire you too. As ever, stay in touch with the show @trimeariver on Twitter, @trimeariver_pod on Insta or via email at [email protected]. Look forward to catching up again soon, have a great Christmas!

It's been two long months, but your favourite triathlon podcast is back! Episode 21 is here and we're diving in at the deep end and dissecting September's Super League Triathlon Series. The formats have been exciting, the coverage has been excellent, it's given the sport a new injection of cash and exposure, but one question remains...is Super League Triathlon transforming the sport, or is it taking over? Loads of other news too, including a run-down of the success stories from the Tokyo Paralympics. Find us on Twitter @trimeariver, on Instagram @trimeariver_pod or via email at [email protected]. It's good to be back :)

Audio credits:

Super League Triathlon- Georgia Taylor-Brown Post Race Interview at SLT Malibu (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4cUrjwgEBA&t=205s)

Super League Triathlon- Alex Yee Post Race Interview at SLT Malibu (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBhs91qAEMo&t=121s)

Tokyo 2020 (or 2021 if, like me, you still can't understand why that was never changed) has been and gone, and it's about time we looked back at the sublime and the ridiculous. On this episode, we'll be going through what went down at the Odaiba Marine Park in the men's, women's and mixed relay events. Highlights included nearly naked Norwegians and life-threatening camera boats, and let's not forget about all the incredible, once-in-a-lifetime racing from some of the biggest names in the sport. 

As always, please get in touch on Twitter @trimeariver or on Instagram @trimeariver_pod. Or snail mail at [email protected]. I'll respond to any of the above. Hope you're keeping the best, and we'll chat again soon!

Audio credits:

- Jonny Brownlee interview, BBC Sport (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VItNFdBfR4o)

- Gap Yah, VMProductionsUK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKFjWR7X5dU&t=113s)

- Jaws, Movieclips (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I91DJZKRxs&t=42s)

- Lotte Miller and Claire Michel, Eurosport (https://bit.ly/3ybH9Gn) 

With triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics kicking off with the men's event tonight, this (shorter than normal) episode will give you a quick rundown of the favourites for medals, the outsiders and the potential surprise packages. I'll also be nailing my colours to the mast and predicting who I think will finish in the podium spots in both the men's and women's races! Do you agree or disagree? Let me know on Twitter @trimeariver or on Instagram @trimeariver_pod. Now then, Tokyo. Let's get started... :)