November 2024

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The Real Triathlon Squad
November 28, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

And suddenly we are headed into the last month of the 2024 triathlon season! Some of our team members are already enjoying a well-deserved off-season before gearing up for 2025 (or past the off-season already!), but a few of us still have big races coming up. Not the least of which is IM 70.3 Worlds in Taupo!

For anyone heading to Taupo to race, Tamara is there well-ahead of time and has put together some tips. HERE!

Keep reading for a re-cap of November’s racing - in particular an excellent reflection by Nicole on the importance of pro racing at local triathlons!

AND - it’s not too late to sign up for the January 2025 RTS Cozumel Camp - check it out HERE!

In this month’s edition:

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Feature Story: Nicole is back in the action with a podium at the Edisto Island Pro-Am Triathlon! She reflects on the pros of pro racing at local triathlons (and provides some tips!) HERE!
Our Network: Connect with our team in person at our 2025 January Cozumel Camp! Click HERE for more information and some easy tips on how to stay involved with our community.
RTS Pro: Marc reflects back on his T100 experience at Lake Las Vegas. Click HERE for his T100 thoughts and more! This is also where you’ll find a summary of RTS Pro results and upcoming races.
RTSx: Adam reflects on the the RTSx season. Click HERE!
On the Pod: What’s new on the Real Triathlon Podcast and Real Triathlon Video Podcast? Click HERE!
Partners and Discounts: Don’t miss the sponsor links and discount codes AND SOME AMAZING BLACK FRIDAY DEALS at the very end of this email to save money on triathlon products used by our pros. Click HERE!

Nicole on the podium at the Edisto Pro-Am Triathlon in Charleston, South Carolina

Nick at Ironman Cozumel!

FEATURE STORY

Why do pros do local triathlons?

Nicole placed a strong 2nd at the Edisto Pro-Am Triathlon in South Carolina, continuing to re-build momentum after the stingray horror of early 2024! She put down some detailed thoughts about “local” (smaller triathlons not run by major international brands) racing as a pro. On why this race appealed to her, Nicole writes:

Well, it was 60 miles from my brother’s house, which is in Charleston, SC. A family visit worked into a triathlon was an efficient way to make the most out of a long weekend away. And they offered a pro prize purse, which was a huge plus. With a 3-month delay to my season, it was a great opportunity to race again. However, the experience was also so eye-opening! I’d been so used to the formula that Ironman follows that I almost let a few details get the best of me.

DON’T MISS Nicole’s full reflections (and some helpful tips!) HERE!!

PRO TIP

Consider a wider tire at slightly lower pressure on rougher roads for a more comfortable ride - but be careful not to interfere with with the aerodynamics of your TT set-up (particularly important on the front wheel).

You don’t want a tire that is wider than the widest part of the rim. Ideally, an inflated tire should be about 90% of the wheel width (you can measure with calipers!)

~ Tamara

RTS PRO

Tamara had a rough go of the T100 Grand Final in Dubai this month. She wants more time to reflect on the year before setting down more takes on the T100, and she’s in Taupo full of energy for IM 70.3 Worlds right now!

In the meantime, Marc sat down to answer some questions reflecting back on his T100 experience at Lake Las Vegas in October

Here is an excerpt:

Honestly, not much [surprised me about the T100 experience]! I’ve been following these races all year and did my homework. The T100 team has every aspect of race week dialed in, making it such an enjoyable experience for the athletes. I was stoked to receive a wild card and wanted to make the most of the opportunity!

DON’T MISS Marc’s full interview (and the origin story of “Marc the Shark”) HERE!!!

Other highlights include:

Jackson completed his KONA debut! He struggled in the heat on the run, but making it through in his first year focusing more on the full distance (a decision made only part way through the season!) is a huge accomplishment!

Nicole placed 2nd at the Edisto Pro-Am Triathlon - don’t miss our feature story above on her experience!!

Nick returned to his one of his favourite locations for a tough go at IM Cozumel.

Check out our post-race interview with Nick on his IM Cozumel experience HERE!

T100 Lake Las Vegas

Dubai was interesting, but the T100 pro course felt a bit like empty loops of the ring roads around an airport…

Up Next:

Tamara - IM 70.3 Worlds
Nicole - IM 70.3 Indian Wells
Lisa - IM 70.3 Worlds
Marc - IM 70.3 Worlds

Nick at IM Cozumel

Can’t find a place to bike near your hotel? Bring a travel trainer!

Excited to see some of you in Taupo!

RTSx

Adam Wraps Up the Season!

What a year 2024 has been for RTSx! This year Nick and I decided to create an expansion squad to complement our existing roster of 8 professional triathletes. The idea behind this was to create a pipeline through which to find some of the next best talent in triathlon, and to spread the positive vibes of RTS throughout the triathlon community.

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Not ones to sit on our laurels, Nick and I are doubling down for the 2025 season. Next year RTSx will become our elite amateur racing team. And we will be adding several new professional athletes to an expanded pro roster. In 2025 it is very possible that RTS will be supporting over 30 athletes in some capacity!

Read Adam’s Full Reflections - with some season highlights - HERE!

And don’t forget to cheer on Rachel Mensch and Domi Jamnicky at IM 70.3 Indian Wells!

ON THE POD

If you aren’t already listening to the Real Triathlon Podcast hosted by Jackson, Nick and Garrick (with occasional guest appearances by other team members) - go check it out!

Where to start? Garrick, Nick and Jackson recently interviewed American Pro Ben Kanute!

Listen HERE!

Or watch the Real Triathlon Video Podcast on our Youtube Channel HERE!

Garrick, Nick and Jackson interview Ben Kanute

OUR NETWORK

It’s not too late to sign up for the January 2025 RTS AG+PRO Cozumel Camp! BUT ACT QUICKLY HERE!

Cozumel Camp 2024

We want to hear your stories! (We REALLY REALLY DO!)

Please always feel welcome to reach out to us at [email protected] with information about where you will be racing and recaps of races to share with our community. And never feel shy to say hello at races! Extra cheers for anyone rocking RTS gear 🙂

Staying Connected:

Keep track of us and our unique RTS community wherever you do what you do: Strava Club, Zwift Club, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Any questions on Zwift/Strava/FB/AG issues please contact Adam:

[email protected]