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It's officially winter training (off-season from racing and travel; and "winter" in California, at least), and we're settling in at our new home with a new routine. The most exciting things: a new espresso machine and cold enough weather to finally break out some of our winter training gear. While the coffee technique leaves much to be desired, our gear and food game is practiced and on point. Curious to see how we gear up for the mildest winter weather? Direct links below! Don't forget–use code FREESTYLETRI_10 for 10% of your Ryzon order AND our special limited-time code FREESTYLETRI_EXTRA for a free Ryzon logo t-shirt🔥 — Run gear — Miguel Aura Functional Headband - https://ryzon.com/products/aura-performance-thermal-headband?variant=56020947239177 Phantom Running Insulated vest - https://ryzon.com/products/phantom-running-insulated-vest?variant=48344166531337 Spectra Running shirt - https://ryzon.com/products/spectra-running-t-shirt-men?variant=49100630032649 Spectra Running Tights - https://ryzon.com/products/spectra-running-tights-men?variant=48312219042057 Trace Running Socks - https://ryzon.com/products/trace-running-socks?variant=44944125395209 Radius Running Gloves - https://ryzon.com/products/arise-running-gloves?variant=39844820647990 Salomon Aero Blaze Shoes - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/aero-blaze-3-li8246/L47873200 Jenna Phantom Running Longsleeve shirt - https://ryzon.com/products/phantom-running-longsleeve-women?variant=49100014059785 Spectra Running Shorts - https://ryzon.com/products/spectra-running-short-tights-women?variant=49123807265033 Aura Icon Comfort Cap - https://ryzon.com/products/aura-comfort-cap-icon?variant=43913117761801 Trace Impulse Cycling Socks - https://ryzon.com/products/trace-cycling-socks-impulse?variant=55177432236297 Hoka Clifton 10 shoes - https://www.hoka.com/en/us/womens-everyday-running-gear/clifton-10/1162031.html — Cycling Gear — Miguel Base Layer - Ritual Merino Base Layer shirt OR Longsleeve - https://ryzon.com/products/ritual-merino-performance-baselayer-t-shirt https://ryzon.com/products/ritual-performance-baselayer-longsleeve Vela Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey - https://ryzon.com/products/vela-thermal-longsleeve-bike-jersey-men?variant=54984032813321 Signature series insulated gilet - https://ryzon.com/products/signature-cycling-insulated-gilet-men?variant=56241401561353 Vela thermal bib tights - https://ryzon.com/products/vela-cycling-thermal-bib-tights-men?variant=56016971038985 Trace Merino Wool Socks - https://ryzon.com/products/trace-performance-merino-socks Aura Cycling Cap - https://ryzon.com/products/aura-cycling-cap?variant=55511058481417 Jenna Helmet - https://www.kask.com/en-us/Protone-Icon/CHE00097-CPSC-WG-495.56.html Glasses - https://www.kask.com/en-us/Hype/OEY00013-829.00.html Vela Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey - https://ryzon.com/products/vela-thermal-longsleeve-bike-jersey-women?variant=54984031109385 Signature series gilet - https://ryzon.com/products/signature-cycling-gilet-women?variant=44900377067785 Vela thermal bib tights - https://ryzon.com/products/vela-cycling-thermal-bib-tights-women?variant=55997807001865 Trace Merino Wool Socks - https://ryzon.com/products/trace-performance-merino-socks Radius Running Gloves - https://ryzon.com/products/arise-running-gloves?variant=39844820615222 Join our triathlon team!! – Working Triathlete https://www.workingtriathlete.com/ https://www.instagram.com/working.triathlete/ SPONSORS: Quintana Roo: quintanarootri.com Vision / FSA: https://www.fsaproshop.com/ Ryzon: https://bit.ly/3FHIefd code: FREESTYLETRI10 for 10% off Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://visit.pfandh.com/FREESTYLETRI or code FREESTYLE25 for 15% off first order PARTNERS: FINIS Swim: https://www.finisswim.com code: FREESTYLETRI for 20% off VIIA Hemp: https://bit.ly/3DKp9p6 code: JM15 for 15% off 8 Sleep: https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/freestyletri code FREESTYLE for $100 off KASK helmets: https://www.kask.com/ KOO sunnies: https://kooworld.cc/us/en/ code: FREESTYLETRI for 20% off Follow us: Freestyle Tri: https://www.instagram.com/freestyletri/ Jenna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennahaufler/ Miguel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miguelmattox/ Freestyle Tri on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/freestyletri

Endurance athletes rely on metrics to understand training load, fatigue, and readiness. But tools like TSS and CTL are built on assumptions that do not always reflect the complexity of the body. In this episode, we’re joined by two product experts from Wahoo, *Alia Shafi* and Mac Cassin. They help explain how Wahoo’s Dimensional Training Load offers a more realistic way to understand training stress. We talk about why athletes crave simple scores, how to interpret training data across three sports, and how to use these tools without letting the numbers take over your training. The Out and Back. Weekly snacks for your next adventure.

Learn more about Derek and Working Triathlete at http://workingtriathlete.com Endurance sports are shifting toward more immersive and adventure-driven experiences. Coach Derek Owens from Working Triathlete joins host Miguel Mattox to explore why more athletes are trading traditional races for gravel tris, off-road multisport, point-to-point challenges and creative DIY routes. We discuss the benefits, the risks, and how this trend could reshape the sport. Derek also shares practical advice for athletes who want to find or build their own adventures and use fitness as a way to explore the world. The Out and Back. Weekly snacks for your next adventure.

In this episode we dive deep into the latest in triathlon bike tech with R&D engineer Mitch Child of Specialized. From integrated cockpit “sled” systems and innovative hydration placements behind the saddle to cutting-edge wheel designs and race-day tech trends seen at the IRONMAN World Championship, this conversation explores how the world’s best athletes squeeze every second out of their bikes just to keep up in today's modern racing. Whether you’re a pro chasing sub-eight or an age-group athlete looking for real gains, you’ll hear what’s working now, why it works, what to watch next, and how to translate high-end innovation into practical upgrades. Hosted by Miguel Mattox. _The Out and Back – weekly snacks for your next adventure._

Thank you Bear for sponsoring! Click here https://bearmattress.com/freestyletri and use freestyletri to get 40% off your mattress. Offers are subject to change. We ended our pro racing season early this year (well, earlier than most pros and much earlier than we did last year), but for good reason–we MOVED! Off-season is the time to get life back in order: more focus on recovery, better balance between HARD training and fun training, and a chance to build an environment to foster a stronger season ahead. Here’s how we’re approaching our first few weeks of this transition period (honestly, it hasn’t been that restful…). We’re paying for your FIRST MONTH of 1-on-1 triathlon coaching with Working Triathlete. Send us a message on IG to learn more! https://www.workingtriathlete.com/ https://www.instagram.com/working.triathlete/ Join our triathlon team!! – Working Triathlete https://www.workingtriathlete.com/ https://www.instagram.com/working.triathlete/ SPONSORS: Quintana Roo: quintanarootri.com Vision / FSA: https://www.fsaproshop.com/ Ryzon: https://bit.ly/3FHIefd code: FREESTYLETRI10 for 10% off Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://visit.pfandh.com/FREESTYLETRI or code FREESTYLE25 for 15% off first order PARTNERS: FINIS Swim: https://www.finisswim.com code: FREESTYLETRI for 20% off VIIA Hemp: https://bit.ly/3DKp9p6 code: JM15 for 15% off 8 Sleep: https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/freestyletri code FREESTYLE for $100 off KASK helmets: https://www.kask.com/ KOO sunnies: https://kooworld.cc/us/en/ code: FREESTYLETRI for 20% off Follow us: Freestyle Tri: https://www.instagram.com/freestyletri/ Jenna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennahaufler/ Miguel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miguelmattox/ Freestyle Tri on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/freestyletri

Miguel had a busy September. So busy that we had plans to film and edit 70.3 Augusta as a part of this video but Miguel got tired of vlogging. So here’s his solo attempt to travel, live, race, and vlog completely alone in Mexico at 70.3 Cozumel. 5th place pro isn’t bad especially when you have a catastrophic meltdown in the heat. Thank you Jenna and Conrad for keeping the vibes high from back in the States. And a HUGE shoutout to all who raced the Half ironman in Cozumel that day. It was tough but we all commiserated together, so thank you. Join our triathlon team!! – Working Triathlete https://www.workingtriathlete.com/ https://www.instagram.com/working.triathlete/ SPONSORS: Quintana Roo: quintanarootri.com Vision / FSA: https://www.fsaproshop.com/ Ryzon: https://bit.ly/3FHIefd code: FREESTYLETRI10 for 10% off Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://visit.pfandh.com/FREESTYLETRI or code FREESTYLE25 for 15% off first order PARTNERS: FINIS Swim: https://www.finisswim.com code: FREESTYLETRI for 20% off VIIA Hemp: https://bit.ly/3DKp9p6 code: JM15 for 15% off 8 Sleep: https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/freestyletri code FREESTYLE for $100 off KASK helmets: https://www.kask.com/ KOO sunnies: https://kooworld.cc/us/en/ code: FREESTYLETRI for 20% off Follow us: Freestyle Tri: https://www.instagram.com/freestyletri/ Jenna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennahaufler/ Miguel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miguelmattox/ Freestyle Tri on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/freestyletri