Week 39

September 24, 2024

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This year’s professional race in Nice was one of the best I’ve seen in my career covering triathlon. No caveats. From the surprise of a wetsuit legal swim, to the end of Anne Haug’s podium streak in the first 200 meters outside of T1, to the “could she pull this off?” of seeing Marjolaine Pierre on the front of the bike for a long-time, to the stride for stride run through transition for Laura Philipp and Kat Matthews on through the first lap — there was everything you could ask for. Drama. Tears. Joy. A well deserved first championship for Philipp. Live coverage that had few glitches.

And that’s just talking the professional race!

Let’s also give flowers to the various age group champions, representing nine different nations:

F18-24: Yixuan Chen (China) 11:09:00
F25-29: Caterina Mariani (Switzerland) 10:18:25
F30-34: Lea Riccoboni (France) 9:54:07
F35-39: Joanna Soltysiak-Vrebac (Poland) 9:56:33
F40-44: Jana Richtrova (Czech Republic) 10:25:21
F45-49: Laura Jalasto (Finland) 10:21:26
F50-54: Janette Dommer (Denmark) 10:45:06
F55-59: Loubna Freih (Switzerland) 11:32:17
F60-64: Christine Glah (USA) 12:25:05
F65-69: Judy McNary (USA) 13:14:30
F70-74: Missy Lestrange (USA) 15:13:39

Lestrange was also the oldest competitor in this year’s IMWC, at age 72, and is her 19th IRONMAN age group win.”

  • Two Better Than One? This is only the 3rd year that IM has completely split the men & women’s championships - with a smaller than expected field in Nice this year - it leaves people wondering if this trend of celebrating women with their own championship day is under threat.

👇Listen to a Cadence-recommended Pod: If you’re curious where one can find ‘the road less travelled’ - it’s Colombia. This podcast is a super interesting recap of a gravel cycling tour of the countryside Colombia.

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Reddit Post of the Week: There’s a divide in the endurance community - is it REALLY the right move to propose during/after your next endurance race?

Race Results of the Week: presented by Sportstats.One

Tidbits

LCB Down: Lucy has battled injury and sickness for the last handful of years; forcing her to sit on the sidelines of several cornerstone events - the most recent of which was the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France. Watch the video below to see how she’s been training the second half of the season, and what her thoughts are moving forward.

✅Smoke & Mirrors: Smokejumpers have one of the most dangerous - yet physically challenging - jobs outside of the military. It’s a vocation that doesn’t require a college degree, but DOES require a dedication far above the normal job description, and most certainly a desire to serve in the face of mortal danger. If we sold you on the job - you can apply HERE.

✅Boston Drama: Once again, there’s marathon runner drama in Boston. The notorious Marathon Major has upped the ante and dropped qualifying times for already incredibly difficult age groups. See how it might affect your chances below…

✅Triathlon Nerd Math: Long distance triathlon is made up of all strange numbers; 1.2 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run - but what about the other numbers that make an event truly unique and memorable? Read HERE for more numbers from this year’s World Champs.

🏃Job Recs

Performance Of The Week(end): Laura Phillipp, the NEW IRONMAN QUEEN, YASSS.

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