Episode 117: The Ultimate Ironman 70.3 World Championship Preview – Marbella, Spain
Send us a textIt’s race week in Marbella, Spain, and the crew from Another Triathlon Podcast is breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Jenna-Caer joins from on-site in Spain, while Josh and Fede catch us up on their wild weekend racing the New York City Marathon before diving deep into race predictions, pro insights, and who to watch as the world’s best line up for one of the most stacked 70.3 fields ever.HighlightsNYC Marathon Recap:Josh and Fede share their marathon adventures, from Staten Island chaos and celebrity sightings to pacing strategies, bagel breakfasts, and post-race recovery.On the Ground in Marbella:Jenna-Caer sets the scene from Spain—massive transition areas, an elevated festival atmosphere, and the most impressive Ironman setup yet.Behind-the-scenes insight into the athlete check-ins, expo buzz, and the pro panel.Ironman’s renewed approach to fan engagement and transparency, including a chat with Ironman’s Scott Bury on slot allocations and broadcast changes.Women’s Race Preview:Taylor Knibb and Lucy Charles-Barclay headline, but questions remain after their Kona heat struggles.Kat Matthews looks sharp after her Kona run performance.Solveig Løvseth – the reigning Ironman World Champion, underestimated but dangerous.Inside look at the Ironman Pro Series points race between Kat and Solveig—and the exact time gaps needed for Solveig to steal the title.The crew discusses strong riders like Paula Findlay, Jess Learmonth, and how conditions (wetsuit swim, cool temps) could shake things up.Men’s Race Preview:A deep and unpredictable field: Jelle Geens, Rico Bogen, Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, Casper Stornes, Magnus Ditlev, and Jonas Schomburg all in contention.Can the Norwegians sweep again—or are they running on fumes after Nice?Bike fireworks expected with Rico, Magnus, and Jonas likely to go full send up the Marbella climbs.The crew debates whether Jelle Geens can defend his world title and which European stars are poised to upset the favorites.Pro Series implications for Kristian, Gustav, and Casper—and who could walk away with the big prize money.Bonus SegmentsAirport chaos survival tips from Taylor Knibb’s dad.The Mauna team shakeout sessions and pre-race community vibes.What Ironman got right in Marbella—more fan engagement, coffee stations, and festival energy.What’s next on the podcast: full Marbella race recap and results breakdown in next week’s episode.Follow the action:📸 @anothertriathlonpodcast🎥 Jenna-Caer is on-site in Marbella sharing behind-the-scenes coverage from the pro press conference, expo, and race day.Stay tuned for next week’s post-race recap episode as we break down the performaSupport the showStay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to
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