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The guys get into the race weekend for Chris at Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay. They talk about what went right for Chris and what went wrong. The guys also talk about the drama at Morro Bay regarding the swim debacle and challenging course, which resulted in quite a few DNFs. Who is to blame? Should the swim have been shortened or canceled? They will get into it all.

This week is another race recap and preview race. The guys talk about Yokohama and how the US Olympic teams are shaking out. Should the US Olympic Committee announce how they choose their Olympic athletes? They talk about who should get the last shot for the women in Cagliari and who has or has not done enough to earn a spot. They talk about the performance of Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden and their dynamic with each other. The guys also review the weekend start lists at Lanzarote and Chattanooga 70.3. Are the start lists getting watered down?

The guys start by talking about super shoes. What brands are they loyal to if they wear inserts and other things? They also discussed the OC Marathon controversy over the weekend and where they drew the line on off-course support. Is there a difference between people competing for a podium spot and everyone else? Should there be preferential treatment? Is it on the athletes or the race directors? The boys also talk about Ironman 70.3 St George results, who will stop Sam Long and Paula’s incredible performance. The guys also give quick picks for 70.3 Mallorca.

This week is all about racing. The fellas recap IM Texas and talk about all the drama and how their picks fell out. The guys talk about surprise performances and performances that disappointed. Also, this week is the lead-up to St. George 70.3, so they discuss who they think will take the top steps. Is Sam Long able to keep this momentum going? Will Paula continue her success? Another topic of discussion is the media surrounding Ironman and PTO. Who does it better? What would they like to see?

This week, the whole squad is on the podcast. The fellas start by talking about Chris, his upcoming race, his nutrition, and how things have changed recently. They also discuss the recently inked deal behind Ironman and Immortal Hydration. They discuss how on-course hydration works with the company and how it differs from Gatorade. They also give picks in the lead-up to IM Texas. Who takes the crown? New blood? The old guild? We will see.

This week it's just Chris and Tony catching up on Tony's experience at the Boston Marathon, as well as sharing our thoughts on the upcoming Ironman Texas Pro Series starting lineup and the outcome of the T100 Singapore.