# Episode 2 - Race Season is coming... Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/uncomfortable-triathlon-7655627/episode-2-race-season-is-coming Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/uncomfortable-triathlon-7655627/episode-2-race-season-is-coming.md Podcast: [Uncomfortable Triathlon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uncomfortable-triathlon-7655627) Published: 2026-01-18T21:54:41+00:00 Episode link: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/09b95e5935e3702d4f5877a850e6b0e365e88a0dabed9353baeea3a83fb9dbd4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZjllOGQwNC0yYTg3LTRiZjMtYWI5MS03MjEyNjgzYTNkZDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxNWI4M2RkYi05Y2JjLTRjNWQtYWY1ZC00OGE3YmEyZmE4NDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTY1NTE4MjI2YjJjYjZmYjZhNjgyN2MiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2OTU3NTJmZjMxOWZjOWFjMjAzOWIyL2FuZHJldy1ob3JzZmFsbC10dXJuZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMTVfXzIyLTgtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3 Audio file: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/09b95e5935e3702d4f5877a850e6b0e365e88a0dabed9353baeea3a83fb9dbd4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZjllOGQwNC0yYTg3LTRiZjMtYWI5MS03MjEyNjgzYTNkZDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxNWI4M2RkYi05Y2JjLTRjNWQtYWY1ZC00OGE3YmEyZmE4NDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTY1NTE4MjI2YjJjYjZmYjZhNjgyN2MiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2OTU3NTJmZjMxOWZjOWFjMjAzOWIyL2FuZHJldy1ob3JzZmFsbC10dXJuZXJzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMTVfXzIyLTgtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/uncomfortable-triathlon-7655627/episodes/episode-2-race-season-is-coming Duration seconds: 3053 ## Resource The conversation covers race planning and preparation, life outside of training, and training challenges and mindset. The hosts discuss their upcoming races, experiences outside of training, and the mental and physical challenges of training. They also share insights into their race selection and the impact of life events on their training routines. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by pro athletes in selecting races and managing affordability. It also explores the importance of finding motivation and excitement in the sport of triathlon. Additionally, the discussion touches on the relationship between influencers and pro athletes, highlighting the disparities in support and opportunities. Takeaways Race planning and preparation Life outside of training Training challenges and mindset Pro athletes face challenges with race selection and affordability The importance of finding motivation and excitement in triathlon Chapters 00:00 Training Challenges and Mindset 23:39 Race Selection and Affordability 36:29 Influencers and Pro Athletes ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/uncomfortable-triathlon-7655627/episodes/episode-2-race-season-is-coming/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/uncomfortable-triathlon-7655627/episode-2-race-season-is-coming.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.