About this episode

The episode discusses common financial pitfalls for endurance athletes in 2026, including gear, training expenses, and misconceptions about recovery methods.

Training peaks analytics and swim data challenges Race predictions for Lake Placid men's and women's races Heat training and race day heat management Cost analysis of triathlon gear and training expenses Value of training camps and athlete relationships Dog water fountains and pet health misconceptions Wasting money on recovery gadgets and trackers The reality of altitude tents and chambers The truth about AI coaching and training apps Race day experiences and athlete stories Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases. If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here! Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membershipSilca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes. Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas

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