Joe and Tom catch up after the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt, breaking down the race and sharing their own recent experiences. Tom reflects on missing his race due to car troubles despite being in top form, while Joe talks about his own training and upcoming races. They dive into the performances in Frankfurt, including Kristian Blummenfelt’s smart racing, Kristian Hogenhaug’s strong showing before a controversial penalty, and how tactics played out on the bike and run. The conversation also covers the chaotic officiating that impacted the race outcome, with both Joe and Tom criticising inconsistent and heavy-handed referee decisions. They discuss the recent change of venue for the T100 series, with Tom highlighting the double standards in how race organisers portray different countries. The episode wraps up with a look ahead to Challenge Roth and some light-hearted chat about travel, training and triathlon culture.Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYDFind out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQOr check us out on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoeYou can follow Tom at https://www.instagram.com/tom_epton_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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JYD - Ironman Austria Debrief
In this honest and wide-ranging episode of the JYD Podcast, Joe Skipper opens up about his tough day at Ironman Austria. Despite solid training and a good taper, Joe felt completely empty on the bike and run. He breaks down the race from a decent non-wetsuit swim to a sluggish ride and a run that never got going. He suspects illness or the effects of altitude might be to blame and shares the frustration of doing everything right but still having it fall apart on race day.Joined by regular guest Tom Epton, the conversation turns reflective as they discuss the emotional rollercoaster of professional sport. They talk about how rare the highs are, how common setbacks feel, and the challenge of staying motivated through it all. Joe talks about trying to reset and look ahead to Challenge Roth as a shot at redemption.The episode also covers recent pro racing including:Ironman Cairns where Matt Marquardt impressed with a comeback win after cramping early70.3 Boulder with a big win for Sam Appleton and rising American Colin Szuch making wavesThe T100 series where both Joe and Tom voice strong opinions about the current format. They argue for larger fields, open qualification, and fewer distractions like mid-race interviewsJoin the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYDFind out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQOr check us out on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoeYou can follow Tom at https://www.instagram.com/tom_epton_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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JYD - T100 San Francisco Predictions
Joe’s joined by Tom Epton in Font-Romeau for a classic Junk Yard Dogs chat. They talk training setups, altitude benefits, and the contrast between Andorra and the French mountains. The pair dissect recent race results and take a closer look at the upcoming T100 San Francisco, including a possible repeat showdown between Marten Van Riel, Kyle Smith, and Rico Bogen. They share candid takes on prize money, the shifting landscape of long-course triathlon, and finish with a chaotic deep-dive into the Enhanced Games and the absurdity of doping in sport. Unfiltered, scrappy, and completely on brand.Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYDFind out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQOr check us out on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoeYou can follow Tom at https://www.instagram.com/tom_epton_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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JYD - Recent Race Recaps
Joe and Tom catch up from Font-Romeau and Andorra with a full debrief on recent races including the Challenge Championship, Yokohama WTCS, and 70.3 Chattanooga. From Belinda’s commentary masterclass to dodgy tactics and draft fests, they don’t hold back. Plus, Joe relives his brutal Ironman Lanzarote meltdown, and the pair get into a passionate rant about what’s going wrong in pro racing right now.They also discuss The Enhanced Games on the 2nd half of this week's show available exclusively for JYD Members!Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYDFind out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQOr check us out on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoeYou can follow Tom at https://www.instagram.com/tom_epton_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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JYD - St George 70.3 Preview
Joe is joined by Tom Epton to disect all the drama from Ironman Texas - Kat vs Taylor, a dominant Blummenfelt, and whether over biking cost more than just time. They look ahead to St George 70.3, previewing both stacked fields, picking podiums, and debating tactics, swim groups, and who can run their way to glory. Plus, gravel talk, team time trials, questionable life balance in pro sport, and plans for an Olympic-distance showdown in Font-Romeu.Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYDFind out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog Get 20% off your nutrition with Styrkr: https://styrkr.com/SKIPPER To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQOr check us out on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoeYou can follow Tom at https://www.instagram.com/tom_epton_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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