Episode 135: Hamburg Fireworks, T100 San Francisco, Happy Valley Preview and a Coaching Shakeup
Send us Fan MailThis week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) catch up on training, racing, big life updates, and a full weekend of pro triathlon action.Josh is heading into race week for Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, feeling more settled, experienced, and ready than ever after a strong final training weekend. Jenna-Caer shares a major coaching update after learning that her long time coach, Lucho, is retiring after 13 years of guiding her training.From there, the episode dives into Ironman Hamburg, where Solveig Løvseth continued her incredible rise with another Ironman win, Laura Philipp ran herself back into contention after a challenging bike, and Katrine Græsbøll delivered a standout performance in her first Ironman.The crew also breaks down T100 San Francisco, where Rico Bogen proved once again that this course suits him perfectly, holding off a charging field after a decisive bike split. Plus, they touch on Supertri Blenheim Palace, Jonathan Brownlee’s wild Weekend Warrior world record, and look ahead to Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, where a deep North American field is set to battle for Pro Series points and 70.3 Worlds qualification.Highlights • Josh’s race week check in before Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley • Final training confidence, bike setup wins, and the Mauna Apparel race kit • Jenna-Caer’s long time coach retiring after 13 years together • What makes finding the right coach so difficult • Jonathan Brownlee’s 10 sprint triathlons in two days at Blenheim Palace • Ironman Hamburg women’s race recap • Solveig Løvseth’s bike course record and continued Ironman dominance • Laura Philipp’s massive marathon comeback • Katrine Græsbøll’s breakout first Ironman performance • Kona qualification roll down going all the way to 12th place • T100 San Francisco men’s race recap • Rico Bogen’s back to back win in San Francisco • Morgan Pearson and Jason West throwing down huge run splits • Hayden Wilde racing below full health and still holding the T100 series lead • Supertri Blenheim Palace results and qualification implications • Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley men’s and women’s race preview • Morgan Pearson, Sam Long, Trevor Foley, Jason West and Matt Hanson as key men to watch • Paula Findlay, Hannah Berry, Tamara Jewett, Grace Alexander and Lydia Russell in the women’s race conversation • 70.3 Worlds qualification implications for Nice • Early speculation around the 2027 Ironman 70.3 World Championship locationQuickfire Q&ABiggest personal update? Jenna-Caer’s coach Lucho is retiring after 13 years of working together.Most impressive performance of the weekend? Solveig Løvseth winning Ironman Hamburg while reportedly not at full health, setting a new bike course record, and strengthening her Ironman Pro Series lead.Best comeback performance? Laura Philipp running a 2:42 marathon and closing the gap to Solveig dramatically after starting the run well behind.T100 San Francisco takeaway? Rico Bogen owns that course right now. His bike strength and ability to manage the run made the difference again.Happy Valley men’s race to watch? Morgan Pearson, Sam Long, Trevor Foley, Jason West, Matt Hanson, Matthew Marquardt and Ben Kanute all bring very different race dynamics.Happy Valley women’s race to watch? Paula Findlay looks like a strong pick on this style of course, but Hannah Berry, Grace Alexander, Tamara Jewett, Lydia Russell and Jackie Hering all make it interesting.Follow the show 📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer Josh, @joshmvernon Fede, @fedemultisportSupport the showStay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to Jennacaer@maunaendurance.com https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

