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Racing is officially back.

With Napier kicking off the Oceania season, Lockie and Lleyton break down the course, the stacked start lists, and what it means to see names like Hayden Wilde back on the line. But before that, they dive deep into race day rituals — from process goals and psychological cues to rice pudding, black socks, same jocks since age ten, Red Bulls in transition, and even Fortnite before Junior Worlds.

Lockie explains his headphones-in, don’t-talk-to-me race bubble, while Lleyton takes a more go-with-the-flow approach. The boys compare morning vs twilight racing, discuss how pros mentally prepare, and share some of the wildest superstitions sent in by listeners (and a couple of world-class triathletes). They wrap it up with a full Napier preview — course breakdown, wind factors, key contenders in both the men’s and women’s fields — plus a discussion on the increased World Series prize money in Abu Dhabi and what it means for the future of short course racing.

Season’s back. Let’s go.

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In this prediction-heavy episode of Unfunded, Lockie and Lleyton dive into what 2026 should look like for triathlon. From bigger prize purses and better live streams to mixed relay hype and athlete rivalries, the boys unpack what needs to be IN this season and what needs to go. They call out uneducated coaches, side quests, excuse-making, and the glazing of athletes who aren’t even in contention. It’s honest, opinionated, and a snapshot of where the sport is heading and where they hope it doesn’t.

Season Two of Unfunded kicks off with Lockie and Lleyton back in the studio and straight into the deep end. From Lockie’s humbling Hyrox debut in Melbourne to the triathlon world’s obsession with “January Champions,” the boys unpack the offseason chaos, Kristian Blummenfelt’s eye-watering VO2 max numbers, and the heated social media debates shaping the sport. Most importantly, they break down the LA 2028 Olympic qualification system - relay quotas, Olympic rankings, new flag spots, and the brutal mathematics behind earning a third nation slot. If you’ve ever wondered how athletes actually make the Olympic start line, this is the episode that explains it.

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