Buck the Trend Pod

In this episode of Buck the Trend, we speak to Gaby in our first Stories behind the Start line chat!

Your first Kona is always extra special and Gaby shares with us her journey over the last few years to get there. As is so typical with endurance athletes, its full of setbacks and challenges that only fuelled the fire for performance and has ended with a KQ she never really expected to get.

And it's not just Kona, she's headed to Nice 70.3 worlds too! Listen along to hear how Gaby has set herself up in her second year of triathlon for a double championship season.

In this episode of Buck the Trend, Steph and Matt discuss their recent rebranding, Matt's journey to improve his 5K running time, and the training strategies he employed.

They explore the importance of mental resilience, pacing strategies, and the significance of understanding one's limits in training. The conversation emphasizes the need for a structured approach to training while also highlighting the benefits of confidence and positivity in achieving personal goals.

They also introduce a brand new series highlighting inspiring stories from athletes participating in the Ironman World Championships. Tune in to future episodes to hear some of the amazing stories behind the athletes at the Kona start line!

Tune in to hear about 70.3 Northern California and Hradec Kralove, T100 Vancouver and Ironman Kalmar. A HUGE weekend of racing and we talk about it all!! Each one of these could have had a pod all to itself so strap in, it's a whistlestop tour!

This week we're diving into one of our FAVOURITE races! We talk through everything we know about the course, pacing and our experiences racing here. Our tips cover race day morning, understanding transition, pacing the swim, bike and enjoying the run to the MAX.
We also give you some unfiltered thoughts on the Pro Series Ironman Kalmar this weekend!

Every time we think "that has to be it", we're proved wrong. But, every time Steph keeps on showing up with a smile and ready to give it everything. Tune in for an update on what happened at Swansea 70.3, another diagnosis Steph's had and what this means for the rest of 2026.

Thank you, as ever, for all of your support. I know I WILL be back out there racing to the best of my ability, it's just taking longer than I imagined for it to happen.
Steph x