Kona Week Fantasy Draft: Building the Ultimate Men’s and Women’s Teams

It’s Kona week, so the Real Triathlon Podcast crew is putting their race predictions to the test with a high-stakes athlete draft. Jackson, Lisa, and Nick each get a $100 budget to bid on top contenders, while Garrick who hosts the draft has to pick up the scraps. Everyone then chooses who’ll handle the swim, bike, and run—with an alternate in case of a DNF. They break down their picks, debate likely race winners, and share a few Kona training stories along the way. Who built the strongest teams, and who will come out on top?

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