Pre-race in Lake Placid: Paula's first Ironman, the real jump from 70.3 to full distance, TT bike buying guide

Pre-race in Lake Placid: Paula's first Ironman, the real jump from 70.3 to full distance, TT bike buying guide

July 16, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 226

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The episode covers Paula's preparation for her first Ironman in Lake Placid and discusses the transition from 70.3 to full distance racing.

We're recording in person in Lake Placid, two days before Paula toes the line at her first-ever Ironman. She's feeling good, she's excited, and she's ready. We get into all of it before diving into your questions. It's a full bag this week, from the science of optimal racing temperatures to the very real question of how big the jump from 70.3 to full distance actually is, timed perfectly with Paula about to find out for herself. This week we discussed: Paula's first Ironman Lake Placid previe...

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