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This week on Another Triathlon Podcast, Jenna-Caer (@jennacaer) and Josh (@joshmvernon) are joined by special guest Matthew Marquardt.

Matthew talks about his rapid rise in triathlon, from swimming at Princeton and biking across the country during COVID, to winning Kona as an age grouper, turning pro, balancing medical school at Ohio State, and becoming one of the top full-distance athletes in the sport.

He shares how he got into triathlon, why he waited before taking his pro card, how he balances racing with medical school, and what finally helped him solve the cramping issues that affected several of his races last season.

The episode also dives into his Ironman South Africa win, Cape Epic experience, Ironman Lake Placid performance, and what he believes will matter most heading into Kona.

After the interview, Jenna-Caer and Josh recap Ironman 70.3 Boise, where Sam Long delivered a huge performance with a massive bike ride and dominant win, and WTCS London, where Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand continued their incredible form.

Highlights

• Matthew Marquardt joins the show
• From Princeton swimming to professional triathlon
• Biking across the country during COVID
• Winning Kona as an age grouper
• Why Matthew waited before turning pro
• Balancing medical school, cancer research and racing
• Solving his swim-to-bike cramping issues
• Ironman South Africa course record performance
• Lessons from Lake Placid heading into Kona
• Boise swim conditions and race dynamics
• Sam Long’s dominant 70.3 Boise win
• Ari Klau’s continued breakthrough season
• Kirsten Kasper’s 70.3 victory
• Ironman Pro Series standings after Boise
• WTCS London wins for Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand
• Taylor Knibb’s aggressive bike move
• A quick tease of the T100/T50 discussion coming next week

Race Breakdown

Ironman 70.3 Boise

Boise brought rough swim conditions, a big men’s field, and one of Sam Long’s strongest performances yet. After a solid swim in choppy water, Sam went all-in on the bike, set a new course record split, and ran strong enough to finish off a dominant win.

On the women’s side, Kirsten Kasper showed her short-course speed can translate to 70.3 racing, running through for the win after a strong swim-bike battle at the front.

WTCS London

WTCS London delivered more fast, chaotic sprint-distance racing. Matt Hauser continued his standout season with another win, while Cassandre Beaugrand showed again why she is one of the hardest athletes in the world to beat when the race comes down to the run.

Quickfire Q&A

Guest of the week?
Matthew Marquardt.

Best interview insight?
Matthew treating his cramping issue like a research problem and solving it one variable at a time.

Biggest Boise storyline?
Sam Long riding without a bike computer, racing by feel, and absolutely sending it.

Best WTCS storyline?
Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand continuing to look like the class of the field.

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Host, Jenna-Caer Seefried, @jennacaer
Josh, @joshmvernon
Fede, @fedemultisport
Guest, Matthew Marquardt

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