In Episode 5 of The Full Distance Podcast, Matt and Dave dive into the wildest stat of the year: Ironman sign-ups are exploding, and nearly 40% of new athletes are under 30. What does that mean for the sport? Is it a blessing or a curse for longevity?

From there it’s straight into controversy — Hayden Wilde’s banned shoes, whether the drama even matters, and why he deserves more credit for his comeback than criticism. Plus, the boys can’t help but fanboy over Cam Wurf’s monster training weeks and debate how long the 42-year-old can keep swinging with the best.

Also inside:

– How TikTok & YouTube are fueling a new generation of triathletes

– The cost barrier: beers vs $1,200 race entries at 23 years old

– Should endurance athletes peak at 28 or mid-30s?

– Hayden Wilde’s prototype shoe slip-up and why it doesn’t change the win

– Cam Wurf’s 300km rides, 10k elevation, and if overtraining is part of his charm

– New Aussie race calendar changes (Western Sydney in May, Ironman Australia in October)

– Dave’s “injury” saga: 28k runs, moon boots, and ice packs

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Episode ID: 1000727391487

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Release Date: 18/09/2025, 19:00:00