# The Middle-Class Pro: Prize Money, Injuries & Who Gets Paid in Triathlon

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Podcast: [The REAL Triathlon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-triathlon-podcast-1222957)
Published: 2026-04-19T15:34:45+00:00
Episode link: https://therealtriathlonpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-middle-class-pro-prize-money-injuries-who-gets-paid-in-triathlon/
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Duration seconds: 3684

## Resource

The crew digs into pro prize-money controversies after a hot take from another podcast, arguing why deeper payouts and regional development races matter for the sport’s future. Plus updates from Jackson, Lisa and Garrick on injuries, recent race results (including a 10K recap), and why broadcasts — and sponsorships — should do more for mid-pack pros. 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! 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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