No Limits Map To Triathlon Podcast

Episode 226 of the No Limits Map to Triathlon podcast, hosted by coach and longtime triathlete Todd Malcolm, breaks down one of the most jaw-dropping pro racing stretches in recent memory: Christian Blumenfeld taking on three major races in roughly a month, across three countries, with almost no recovery time. Todd walks through the timeline and the sheer difficulty of the schedule—starting with Ironman New Zealand (8:01:02 for 6th place despite an aero bar mechanical issue and ongoing stomach problems), then turning around just six days later to win the Geelong 70.3 with an exceptional run split (~1:06), and finally heading to the U.S. to race Oceanside 70.3. At Oceanside, Todd unpacks the tactics and drama: a strong bike by Sam Long and Jonas Schomburg created a ~two-minute gap into T2, but Blumenfeld's sustained chase and blistering ~1:07 half marathon led to a late pass with about 2.5 km to go—highlighting both the brilliance and brutality of elite racing. Beyond the race recaps, the episode is a reality