Racing is back, so how will the sport look in 2021? We preview Challenge Miami and explore the question of whether Challenge can cut into Ironman 70.3’s customer base. We talk about making courses more enjoyable to race, upping the tracker game, and finding unique race location. We also get into tough experience racing, why that means so us to us and how to find more satisfaction in the challenges. How can races be more fun? Beat adversity in training and racing. A Challenge Miami preview. And Learning from tough memories. 

Topics:

• Consistency is king, even in podcasting
• We’re still trying to find our way
• Challenge Miami preview
• Pro field at Challenge Miami and who to watch
• Televised triathlon
• Revisiting Challenge Daytona and what it meant
• Building the sport of triathlon
• What makes races popular
• Challenge Miami as the early season Kona bookend?
• Opportunities at the 70.3 distance
• Challenge vs. Ironman brand
• Smaller races, more loops, more exclusive?
• Making races more spectator friendly and why that matters
• There’s nothing wrong with hard courses
• Embracing our toughest memories
• Wisconsin, Louisville, Chattanooga
• Mass swim starts
• Excitement for the season
• What makes a course hard for you?
• Beating Adversity
• Searching for answers and moving on with races

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