Joe Skipper on Retirement, Professional Triathlon’s Changing Landscape, and What Comes Next

Joe Skipper joins The Real Triathlon Podcast to reflect on his professional triathlon career, his most memorable performances, and the decision to retire from long-course racing. He revisits his incredible 2022 season—including his Ironman Wales victory, fifth-place finish at Kona, and Ironman Arizona win—while sharing stories about mechanical issues, race-day mindset, and competing in the United States. Joe also discusses the challenges facing professional triathlon, including declining sponsorship opportunities, reduced prize money, the Ironman Pro Series, race officiating, drafting enforcement, and the future of pro racing. Now turning his attention to HYROX, running goals, brand development, and life after triathlon, Joe explains what comes next for the Junkyard Dog.   Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas