The tag line of the Norseman Triathlon is “This Race is Not For You.” The Norseman is a full distance triathlon in Norway comprised of a freezing cold 2.4 mile swim, over 10,000 feet of climbing in 112 miles, and a marathon with a hill called “Zombie Hill.” Over 5000 people apply each year for only 250 slots. So what motivated Frankie Forzoni, as a newbie triathlete, to enter the lottery and claim her spot? Her story is incredible. She was hit by a car in 2020 and had serious injuries, began swimming in her rehab, and decided to jump into triathlon. The Norseman was her FIRST long course triathlon and not only that, she trained for this race in hot and flat Singapore. But once you hear Frankie talk in this podcast, you will realize why and how she succeeded in one the hardest triathlons in the world. This is a great race recap, from her build to equipment, to race day. Have a listen!

This past weekend, it was the men's turn to have their World Championship at Kona, and Angela was there for the race week build and for race day! She tells us what the vibe was like, the pre race details, and what she saw on the ground on race day. We also discuss the merits of a split World Championship. Lots of great performances on race day on a tough course. Have a listen!

The off season can be a tricky time for an athlete. In fact, we don't even love the phrase "off season", so we came up with a NEW name halfway through this episode! While some athletes may look forward to a break from training or more unstructured workouts, other athletes may want to keep a schedule of swim, bike, run and are still motivated to train through the end of the year. So what's the right approach? We are here in this episode to tell you that there isn't one right approach to the off season. There are no hard and fast "rules" because every athlete is different. And while we do agree that most athletes need a small break to let their mind and body recover, there are many ways to have a successful off season! Have a listen!