{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Unfunded Triathlon Podcast","title":"Must-Haves & Money Traps: Triathlon Investments Ranked | Unfunded EP34","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ac87d912\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2881,"description":"Episode sponsored by Official Beer Co.\nProduced by Podfire\nIn Episode 34 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachlan and Leighton dive deep into the world of triathlon investments—what’s genuinely worth your money, what’s completely overrated, and what people are just flexing for Instagram. Lachie breaks down his brutally honest (and humbling) first Hyrox simulation, admitting he massively underestimated the sport and is now scrambling to get race-ready. The boys discuss everything from coaches, training camps, lactate testing, data gadgets, and equipment to nutrition, recovery, racing, and travel. \nSHOW NOTES\nLachie’s first Hyrox simulation… and the chaos that followed\nWhy hybrid training hits harder than he expected\nThe boys rank the best investments in triathlon\nCoaching → Why it’s the #1 thing every athlete should spend money on\nTraining camps: when they’re worth it (and why they’re often not)\nData toys: Whoop, Oura, lactate testing, metabolic testing—useful or just shiny flex items?\nEquipment deep dive: power meters, kickers, carbon shoes, wetsuits, aero helmets & more\nNutrition & recovery: what actually matters vs. what’s overhyped\nRacing & travel: when to go overseas, why local races matter, and navigating first-time international trips\nThe rapid-fire “Worth It / Not Worth It” segment\nA teaser for next week’s special Unfunded Awards Night episode\nConnect with the podcast:\nInstagram - @theunfundedpod\nEmail - theunfundedpodcast@gmail.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N-B0Oc9IiEMbaHkgdf9e2krfGWnPKHPYOJF1w3YPoeE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MTE3/YjRhNGEyY2YyNDAx/OTIzM2FmYmMzMzlh/YmM3YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}