Happy Pace - a triathlon podcast

Mardi and Jaclyn

Welcome to the Happy Pace Podcast, where we chat all things triathlon, from the pro racing storylines you need to know to the training sessions, race-day lessons and everyday experiences that make us love the sport. Hosted by Mardi and Jaclyn, we’re here to make triathlon more accessible, bring you up to speed on what’s happening in the sport, and share insights you can take into your own training and racing. Expect pro racing recaps, training chat, the occasional hot take, plenty of laughs and honest conversations about chasing goals while juggling the rest of life. Whether you’re new to triathlon, chasing your next PB, following the pros or just here for the good times and questionable life choices that come with the sport, you’re in the right place. Find your happy pace. 💜 Follow along on Instagram: @happypace.pod

  1. 7 hrs ago

    Episode 23: Bone Stress, Underfueling & Strength Training: A Physio's Guide to Staying Injury-Free

    What does it actually take to stay injury-free while training for triathletes? This week, Jaclyn sits down with anotther one of our fave allied health practitioners - physio and running specialist Alana Murrihy. From bone stress injuries and accidental underfueling to pelvic floor health, strength training and the temptation to turn every session into a big one, we cover plenty. Alana also opens up about her own long road back from a hip injury, including the mental challenge of being a running physio who suddenly couldn't run herself. The big takeaway? Do the basics well, give your body room to adapt, and remember that sometimes doing less is what moves you forward. Whether you're chasing a PB, building towards your next 70.3 or just trying to stay consistent around real life, there's plenty here for you. Find Alana at @alanamurrihy and Move Beyond in Hawthorn, Melbourne Follow along on Instagram: @happypace.pod 💜

  2. 14 Oct

    Episode 22: Kona DELIVERED 🌋Ironman World Championships Debrief

    WHAT. A. DAY. 🌋 Kona gave us everything. Unexpected champions, race favourites falling apart, huge performances and a women's race that came down to the final kilometre (again!!!) Mardi and Jaclyn are unpacking the 2026 Ironman World Championships, including the men's and women's race highlights, our new world champions Vincent Luis and Taylor Knibb, the biggest surprises, bike penalties, DNFs and the moments that had us glued to our screens. Plus, why having the men and women racing together again made the whole week feel extra special, and why the spirit of triathlon continues to deliver. If you watched Kona, you know. If you didn't, buckle up. 👀💜 Follow us on Instagram @happypace.pod and support us by sending this episode to your tri buddies!

  3. 5 Oct

    Episode 21: It's KONA WEEK 🌺🌴Our Ironman World Championships Preview

    The biggest week in long-course triathlon is here. KONA WEEK! 🌺🌴 The pros are on the Big Island, the hype is building, and we're already changing our minds about who we think is going to win. In this week's episode, we're previewing the Ironman World Championships, revisiting last year's dramatic women's race, unpacking the men's and women's contenders, and picking our head and heart picks for the big day. Can Lucy or Taylor bounce back? Will Solveig defend her title? Is Gustav Iden ready for his moment? And can we please just let everyone we love win? Get your race-week viewing plans sorted. We've got a big one ahead. 👀 Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @happypace.pod

  4. 25 Sept

    Episode 20: WORLD CHAMPS! The Nice 70.3 Race Recap

    70.3 World Champs is officially in the books and WOW was it a memorable weekend! We kick things off with the pro races, from Taylor Knibb’s absolute domination on the bike and Julie Derron’s ridiculous run, to Hayden Wilde’s first 70.3 world title, Kristian Blummenfelt’s charge through the field and all the other storylines that made the racing so good. Then it’s Mardi’s turn: what it’s actually like to race a 70.3 World Championship, the road bike vs TT debate, THAT descent, a seriously satisfying run and the Happy Pace crew making the whole experience so so special. A week and an episode for the ages!

  5. 10 Sept

    Episode 19: It’s Race Week! 70.3 Worlds in Nice 🇫🇷

    The Happy Pace crew has landed in Nice, and 70.3 World Championships is just days away! This week we’re breaking down everything you need to know before the big one: what makes the Nice course so different, how that monster bike climb could shape the race, the women and men we’ll be watching, and our picks for who could surprise us on the day. And of course, we chat about the very best part of Worlds: the atmosphere, the events, the Happy Pace crew and soaking up the whole experience. Follow along with the Happy Pace crew on Instagram: @happypace.tri

  6. 7 Sept

    Episode 18: Do You Really Need New Running Shoes? Jim Unkles on Shoes, Load & Injury

    Mardi is off in Europe getting ready for the 70.3 World Championships, so Jaclyn is flying solo this week and sitting down with someone very familiar to the Happy Pace crew - podiatrist Jim Unkles! We’ve mentioned Jim on the podcast before, but this time we’re getting properly into the things that keep us moving: running shoes, carbon plates, training load, strength, rest and those little niggles we’re all guilty of ignoring. Do you really need a shoe rotation? How long should your race shoes actually last? What are carbon shoes doing beyond making you feel very fast? And is your obsession with high mileage actually helping? Jim also breaks down some of the early warning signs on training load and injury - from pain at rest to niggles that don’t warm up and those weird new aches that suddenly start popping up in places they’ve never been before. There’s plenty of practical advice for age-group triathletes, a strong reminder that more is not always more, and a few very good reasons to actually do your strength training and take a rest day. Plus, we get a little insight into Jim’s own world, including his love of hockey and running. A good one for anyone currently training for something… or currently pretending that the niggle will probably just sort itself out. Find Jim: @unkle.pod and practicing out of The Enso Clinic in Armadale, Melbourne (yes, you should definitely book in) Follow Happy Pace: @happypace.tri

  7. 27 Aug

    Episode 17: Triathlon Starter Pack - What You Need (and What You Don’t)

    If we could put together a little Happy Pace box of everything you need for a happy, healthy and slightly less chaotic life in triathlon, what would be in it? We’re talking key training sessions, the kit worth spending money on, the skills you should learn, fueling and recovery essentials, mindset shifts, and the one training habit that can make the biggest difference. We also chat about the pro athletes we love to follow and the races we reckon belong on every triathlete’s bucket list. It is the stuff we wish every new triathlete knew… plus a few reminders we probably all need to hear from time to time. Follow along with all things Happy Pace: @happypace.tri 💜

  8. 17 Aug

    Episode 16: Are You Actually Racing Your Own Race?

    Because “race your own race” is probably one of the most common pieces of triathlon advice... but what does it actually mean? This week we're talking about comparison, expectations and why your finishing position doesn't necessarily tell you whether you've had a good race. We talk about our very different racing journeys, why your slowest race might actually be one you're most proud of, and how social media makes it VERY easy to forget that everyone is racing with completely different contexts. Plus all the usual pro racing chat from T100 Vancouver and Ironman Kalmar, and what we're loving right now. 💛 If you enjoyed this episode let us know! You can find Happy Pace on Instagram @happypace.tri

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About

Welcome to the Happy Pace Podcast, where we chat all things triathlon, from the pro racing storylines you need to know to the training sessions, race-day lessons and everyday experiences that make us love the sport. Hosted by Mardi and Jaclyn, we’re here to make triathlon more accessible, bring you up to speed on what’s happening in the sport, and share insights you can take into your own training and racing. Expect pro racing recaps, training chat, the occasional hot take, plenty of laughs and honest conversations about chasing goals while juggling the rest of life. Whether you’re new to triathlon, chasing your next PB, following the pros or just here for the good times and questionable life choices that come with the sport, you’re in the right place. Find your happy pace. 💜 Follow along on Instagram: @happypace.pod

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  • Creator
    Mardi and Jaclyn
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mardi and Jaclyn

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