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...

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...

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...

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.

The boys are back? We hope so. There is a lot to talk about this week. The boys start out recapping Oceanside and the pro race. Chris and Austin talk about the excitement on the course and everything that came with it. Tony is getting ready to ship off to Boston, so there is a quick overview of what the weekend will look like, as well as the guys discussing the standards being “too hard.” The guys discuss the upcoming T100 Singapore race and their picks for the weekend.

In this week’s pod, the boys talk about the LA Marathon Chase debacle and what transpired there. They discuss the Boston Marathon medal and the new look and sponsor. Also, Tony talks about getting denied entry into the New York Marathon despite having a qualifying time well under the standard for his age group. They speculate on what is going on with NY. The boys finally debrief on the T100 Miami. Who were their winners and losers from the race? Should field sizes be larger? What are the...

Racing is back! The boys talk about a big weekend in racing. Abu Dhabi, T100, and even beyond. They pick who they think will be on the podium this weekend in Miami and start talking about the Olympics coming up with this weekend’s race in Abu Dhabi. Can KB win gold and Kona? The guys also talk about the new time-trial helmets coming into play in cycling and possibly triathlon.

In this week’s episode, the boys are getting back into their stride in training and all things race talk. Recently, Ironman announced their newest partnership with Race Ranger Technologies for all of their Pro Series races. Where is this technology going and how can it be beneficial for race dynamics? They talk the Tokyo marathon for this weekend and by just how much Kipchoge will win by. The boys get a bit excited and jump the gun on talking about T100 Miami, but they will get in more...

In this week’s show, the guys start discussing their seasons' start. Chris talks about his minor injury after Surf City and how he is recuperating. The show takes a moment to talk about Kelvin Kiptum and his recent passing. In the interest of marathon talk, the guys talk about Casey Neistat and his recent 3-hour marathon…on a downhill course. E-bike laws may be more and more prevalent as they become more popular, so the guys talk about the latest law that may become a reality in California....

The crew is back after race weekend at Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon. They do a quick recap on their experiences and list some excuses as to why they didn't go faster. The boys talk about the real race during the Olympic trials and how things shook out there. Also, they get into the PTO T100 and the "contracted athletes," as well as their favorites for the series.

The boys are itching for racing season to get underway, but they still manage to ramble on for longer than anticipated. Austin recaps his Avalon 50 miler race from a few weeks back, the crew discusses Joe Skipper's weighted vest 5k challenge, and Lionel's comeback to full distance and Kona!

Chris is back!  The fellas discuss Tony’s recent Disney Dopey Challenge race experience and if he will be racing in costume from here on out.  They also get into their 2024 goals and race schedules and how early season training has been going.  Chris discusses his plan for finally nabbing that BQ. https://www.ocendurance.com⁠ Find us on IG OC Endurnace: @ocendurancepodcast Austin Ray: @714Endurance Chris Elmore: @cjaymedia Tony Macias: @bigbadwolf_82

Austin and Tony are without Chris in this week’s episode.  They were on their best behavior as they discussed recent articles covering the fastest and slowest races of 2023 on the 70.3 and full IM circuit.  You might be surprised at some of the standings. The guys also get into the top earners, in terms of prize purse money, of the triathlon world for 2023.  Did your favorite rank where you expected?  Is the PTO the way to go, or should top athletes diversify?  The guys also discuss which...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with runner and YouTube sensation Eric Floberg, aka @floberg.runs, to talk about his journey in running and everyday life. Eric is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, runner, husband and father.  Eric left his teaching job after turning his filmmaking passion into a career.  He operates multiple YouTube channels covering photography, videography, and running. Eric uses his expertise in film-making to document his journey as a runner.  He covers his buildup to...

This week, we talked with Coach JT Rodgers from Wave1 Performance, focusing on the progress of young athletes participating in collegiate triathlons. As a coach, JT Rodgers aims to foster the overall development of athletes on and off the field within Wave1 Performance. Motivated by his research on the mental health of high-performance student-athletes during his thesis work, he sought a coaching approach that wouldn't compromise athletes' mental well-being post-retirement. He combines...

This week, we caught up with Chris to talk about racing Ironman 70.3 Indian-Wells La Quinta over the weekend. ⁠https://www.ocendurance.com⁠⁠ Find us on IG: OC Endurance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oc.endurance.pocast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Austin Ray: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@714endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Elmore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cjayemedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony Macias: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigbadwolf_82⁠⁠

This week, we caught up with Tony to talk about running the California International Marathon in Sacramento, CA, over the weekend. ⁠https://www.ocendurance.com⁠⁠ Find us on IG: OC Endurance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oc.endurance.pocast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Austin Ray: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@714endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Elmore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cjayemedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony Macias: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigbadwolf_82⁠⁠

This week on the OC Endurance podcast, we sit down with Simon Shi, an accomplished American professional triathlete. Simon embarked on his triathlon journey in May 2021, debuting at the Ironman 70.3 St. George race. In a remarkable seven-month span, he secured his Elite License for the USA, stepping into the professional realm for his second triathlon season. Before delving into the world of triathlons, Simon made waves as a swimmer at the NCAA Division 1 level at Virginia Tech. His...

Welcome to Episode 29 of the OC Endurance podcast. We catch up with host Austin Ray this week about his experience racing Ironman Arizona. ⁠https://www.ocendurance.com⁠⁠ Find us on IG: OC Endurance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oc.endurance.pocast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Austin Ray: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@714endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Elmore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cjayemedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony Macias: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigbadwolf_82⁠⁠

Welcome to Episode 28 of the OC Endurance podcast, where we sit down with Guglielmo, affectionately known as "Gu." Hailing from a picturesque town in northern Italy, Gu's childhood was filled with the joys of soccer, fishing, and a deep connection to nature. However, his quest for a new challenge led him to Mexico, where the world of technology opened doors to a passion that would reshape his life – triathlons. Discover the exhilaration of Gu's first race, the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel, and how it...

This week, we answer listener submitted questions about overcoming challenges, our favorite races and cross training. ⁠https://www.ocendurance.com⁠⁠ Find us on IG: OC Endurance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oc.endurance.pocast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Austin Ray: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@714endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Elmore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cjayemedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony Macias: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigbadwolf_82⁠⁠

This week, we get caught up on upcoming Ironman races and answer lister-submitted questions about racing triathlon in the cold, the biggest obstacle we have dealt with in training, and our bucket list races. ⁠https://www.ocendurance.com⁠⁠ Find us on IG: OC Endurance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oc.endurance.pocast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Austin Ray: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@714endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Elmore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cjayemedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony Macias: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigbadwolf_82⁠⁠

This week on the OC Endurance podcast, we discuss Chris racing Ironman 70.3 Arizona, what went down at Ironman California, the new Women’s World Championship qualification process, the Ironman Pro Series announcement, and Sam Laidow's drug use allegations and investigation. ⁠https://www.ocendurance.com⁠⁠ Find us on IG: OC Endurance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oc.endurance.pocast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Austin Ray: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@714endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Elmore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cjayemedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony Macias:...