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Feisty Triathlon is the New Home of "IronWomen" and "If We Were Riding." Learn more at https://www.feistytriathlon.com/
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5 days ago
If We Were Riding - You Definitely Asked Us Anything! (#265)
This week, we answer your random questions in our first "Ask Us Anything" group ride:
* Overrated and underrated snacks
* Biggest triathlon regrets
* Grateful for pie
* Hire professional heisters
* Shoving sh*t down your jersey
* Chill out on the super shoes
* Stochastic racing is a thing
* Hottest hot take
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Feisty Media Website:
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6 days ago
IronWomen - Navigating Challenges with Imogen Simmonds
This week we had an exciting interview with pro triathlete Imogen Simmonds, who has had an impressive year on the long course scene. Imogen tells us about the rollercoaster that the past couple of years have been for her with injuries and illness, but above all how she has managed to come out the other side stronger. We got to hear all about how she trains, manages big blocks of racing and traveling, and what exciting things are coming up next for her in the sport!
Imogen's instagram: @imosimmonds
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Follow us on Instagram:
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Feisty Media Website:
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Nov 24, 2023
REBROADCAST - Knocking on Creepy Vans
Featured In this replay
* Forget Breakfast in Bed
* Knocking on Creepy Vans
* Our Beef with Beef
* I’m Racing in the Rain
* Rookie Tri Tips
* We All Need An Adult Thunderblanket
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Leave us a Voicemail:
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Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Support "If We Were Riding" Partners:
The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code RIDING at Aminoco.com/RIDING to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers!
Pillar Performance: Go to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code FEISTY for 15% off your order. If you are outside the US, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the same code FEISTY.
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Nov 23, 2023
IronWomen - Training Smart with Anne Reischmann
This week we had the pleasure of catching up with pro long course athlete Anne Reischmann! Anne is a German triathlete who trains in Switzerland, and in this episode she tells us all about her past few seasons and how she has taken a smart and at times conservative training philosophy in order to be successful and stay healthy. She also told us about her training partner Imogen Simmonds and how their strengths balance each other to create a positive training environment and friendship. Anne has placed 10th at 70.3 world champs the past three years, and we can't wait to see how she continues to improve in the years to come!
Anne's Instagram: @anne_reischmann
Women's Sports Fan Club Merch:
Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Follow us on Instagram:
@feistytriathlon
Feisty Media Website:
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Support Our Partners:
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
TRIHARD is having the biggest sale of the year with 30% OFF sitewide. As a Feisty listener, get an extra 5% off with the exclusive code FEISTY at trihard.co
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Nov 17, 2023
If We Were Riding - A Feisty Heist Movie (#264)
This Week:
* Joceyln Stirs the Triathlon Pot
* Dude, Where's My Bike?
* A New Movie Pitch
* Too Nice, Too Bitchy, and all the Double Standards
* From A List Actress to Triathlete
Leave us a Voicemail:
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Feisty Media Website:
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Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Support "If We Were Riding" Partners:
The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code RIDING at Aminoco.com/RIDING to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers!
Pillar Performance: Go to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code FEISTY for 15% off your order. If you are outside the US, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the same code FEISTY.
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
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Nov 16, 2023
IronWomen - NCAA Nationals Recap with Reagan Quilty
This week we have another exciting NCAA triathlon focused episode, featuring an interview with Reagan Quilty! Reagan is currently in her senior year at the US Naval Academy, which has just this year added women's triathlon as a division one sport. In this episode she told us all about how she balances life as a student athlete at Navy, and what it has meant to her to be a leader on this team in their inaugural season. Navy placed 9th at the NCAA triathlon championships this past weekend, so Reagan also talked to us about what her experience was like at this event, and what her own and the team's plans are for the future.
Reagan's Instagram: @reaganqulity
Women's Sports Fan Club Merch:
Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Follow us on Instagram:
@feistytriathlon
Feisty Media Website:
https://livefeisty.com/
Support Our Partners:
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
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Nov 10, 2023
If We Were Riding - Obscure Olympians (#263)
This week:
* Kelly, the Mountain Goat
* Keep Your Cool in Orlando
* Not an Early Adopter
* Records are Falling
* Doggie Dash
Leave us a Voicemail:
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Women's Sports Fan Club Merch:
Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Support "If We Were Riding" Partners:
The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code RIDING at Aminoco.com/RIDING to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers!
Pillar Performance: Go to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code FEISTY for 15% off your order. If you are outside the US, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the same code FEISTY.
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
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Nov 9, 2023
IronWomen - NCAA Nationals Preview with Lydia Russell
This week we have our editor Lydia Russell out from behind the scenes and on the podcast! Lydia is a student athlete at the University of Arizona and also represents the United States on the World Triathlon stage. In this interview she tells us all about what this fall has been like as a member of the UofA's inaugural triathlon program and what it's like to be a member of a triathlon team. She also gets into all the details of how she is approaching the NCAA national championships this week and what fan of the sport should know about what will be going down at the event.
Lydia's Instagram: @lydiarusselll
Arizona Triathlon: @arizonatriathlon
Women's Sports Fan Club Merch:
Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Follow us on Instagram:
@feistytriathlon
Feisty Media Website:
https://livefeisty.com/
Support Our Partners:
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
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Nov 3, 2023
If We Were Riding - We've Got Spirit (#262)
This week:
* High-Touch Halloween
* Building a Dream Cave
* Real Triathletes of Atlanta
* Longest Race Season Ever
* Trail Running is Turning into Triathlon
* All Age Groupers Aren’t Created Equal
* We’ve Got Spirit
Leave us a Voicemail:
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Feisty Media Website:
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Women's Sports Fan Club Merch:
Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Support "If We Were Riding" Partners:
The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code RIDING at Aminoco.com/RIDING to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers!
Pillar Performance: Go to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code FEISTY for 15% off your order. If you are outside the US, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the same code FEISTY.
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
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Nov 2, 2023
"Dealing with the Post-Race Let-Down, And What's Next?!" Presented by Feisty Media and the Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship
Are you feeling some post-race or post-season blues? Perhaps you've come off of a big event or a long season and you feel...well...sad, a little lost, rutterless.
Feisty Media has teamed up with the Vinfast IRONMAN for this education session on how to handle the post-race blues, a normal occurrence among endurance athletes.
Host Sara Gross welcomes an expert panel to discuss:
* Signs of the post-race blues
* Why this happens after a major event
* Suggestions on how to honor your body and mind in this transition period
* How to discern if you need outside help
* Activities to consider during the off-season
* Going into the new year with a fresh batch of Mojo!
Experts include:
Dr. Erin Ayala - @erineayala and @skadisportpsychology
Marilyn Chychota - @marilyn_chychota or https://www.marilynchychotacoaching.com/
Jennifer Vollmann - @jennifervollmann or https://www.findingendurance.com/
Follow Women for Tri for more inspiration and information on training and racing IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN distances.
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Nov 2, 2023
IronWomen - Around the World for Equity with Kelsey Myers
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Kelsey Myers, who is an age group triathlete, about to embark on the triathlon adventure of a lifetime. This this winter Kelsey will be undertaking a "Global Triathlon" in which she will be completing 7 olympic distance triathlons in 7 continents in 7 days in order to fund raise for ZGIRLS.
Beyond being an athlete, Kelsey is an entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for women in sport. She tells us about what got her into triathlon, and what keeps her going today. As well, we hear about how she's making her mark in a male dominated space and helping other women do the same.
Kelsey@tortis.us
@tortis.us , https://www.tortis.us/
https://zgirls.org/
Women's Sports Fan Club Merch:
Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Follow us on Instagram:
@feistytriathlon
Feisty Media Website:
https://livefeisty.com/
Support Our Partners:
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
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Oct 27, 2023
If We Were Riding - As the Disc Turns (#261)
This week:
* The Gang is Back!
* Kona “work trip” woes and victories for women
* Sid scores a “W”
* Sarah Gets Shit for Her Work Trip
* Is Jocelyn unretiring?!
* "Hacking" Your Way to the IM World Championship
* What Happens When Your Prefrontal Cortex is Not Fully Formed
Leave us a Voicemail:
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Women's Sports Fan Club Merch:
Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
Support "If We Were Riding" Partners:
The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code RIDING at Aminoco.com/RIDING to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers!
Pillar Performance: Go to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code FEISTY for 15% off your order. If you are outside the US, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the same code FEISTY.
Bonk Breaker: Order your feisty box at bonkbreaker.com/feistybox and use the discount code FEISTY5 for an extra $5 off before November 28th.
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Oct 26, 2023
IronWomen - Putting Yourself Out There with Alice Alberts
We're finally back to our regular format post Kona, and this week we had the pleasure of interviewing rising ironman star Alice Alberts! Alice currently trains in Boston mostly solo, and has been coached by Natasha van der Merwe since 2022. She tells us all about how she went from being just a casual runner for stress management in 2016, to now have two pro ironman wins in the past year!! We also got to hear all about how doing some coaching helps keep her motivated and why she loves this journey of pushing herself to the next level.
Alice's Instagram: @aliceg_alberts
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Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
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Oct 19, 2023
IronWomen - Is Kona the New Barbie Land?: The IMWC Race Recap with Jess Cullen
After an absolutely amazing week and race experience in Kona, we are so excited to share about it with all of our listeners!! In this episode we dive in to all things Ironman Women's World champs alongside Jess Cullen of Endurance Icons, who raced Kona for the very first time this year in the 30-34 age group. We discuss what the atmosphere was like for at the all women's event, and also get to hear about the various stages of Haley's race!
Jess's Instagram: @itsjessicacullen
@enduranceicons
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Shop Feisty's new Women's Sports Fan Club Collection at womensperformance.com/fanclub and use the code WATCHWOMENSSPORTS10 for 10% off your order. 10% of the profit on all purchases made between Nov 21- 28 will be donated to Fast and Female, a Canadian charity on a mission to keep girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports.
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Oct 15, 2023
Watch the Women - Live from Kona - Episode 6 - We Congratulate Women!
It's a post-race recap live from KONA with Sara Gross and Kelly O'Mara. They break down how the race unfolded throughout the day and celebrate Lucy Charles-Barclay's record-breaking performance!
And today, we celebrate WOMEN in sport and the future of triathlon. Not only was it a historic day for our champion, but for all triathletes.
Post-race interviews and commentary include exclusive clips from:
* Lucy Charles-Barclay
* Anne Haug
* Daniela Ryf
* Taylor Knibb
Watch The Women Giveaway: Enter the Watch The Women Giveaway for a chance to win a prize pack from Feisty & our sponsors worth USD $1,700+
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Oct 13, 2023
Watch the Women - Live from Kona - Episode 5 - Sara and Kelly's Race Day Picks
On our final pre-race episode LIVE from Kona, Sara and Kelly share their pre-race pics and predictions for the race.
They also share highlights from the pro press conference including segments with:
* Daniela Ryf
* Laura Siddall
* Anne Haug
* Lucy Charles-Barclay
Watch The Women Giveaway: Enter the Watch The Women Giveaway for a chance to win a prize pack from Feisty & our sponsors worth USD $1,700+
Special Thanks to our Watch the Women Sponsors:
Wahoo: Shop the ELEMNT RIVAL GPS Watch & ELEMNT BOLT Bike computer
Orca: Use the code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/
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PILLAR Performance: Go to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code FEISTY for 15% off your order. If you are outside the US, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the same code FEISTY.
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Oct 13, 2023
Mental Strategies for Race Day - Live from the Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship
This week, during a special educational session at the Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship, Feisty Media hosted a panel discussion on the main expo stage on Mental Strategies for Race Day.
The panelists did reference the World Championship; however, these mental strategies are applicable for any major race or endeavor.
* How to handle race day nerves
* How to stop "self-sabotaging"
* What to do when things go awry
* Tips for staying "in the moment" on such a long day
* Turning weaknesses into superpowers
The expert panel was led by Feisty CEO, Sara Gross and featured:
* Craig Alexander, 5x World Triathlon World Champion, founder Sansego Coaching
* Lauren Vallee - Clinical Counselor and USAT L2 Coach, Valiant Endurance
* Michelle Simmons - Head Coach, Team BSC Triathlon
* Anne Robie, Executive Coach, Darshan Leadership Consulting
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Oct 12, 2023
Watch the Women - Live from Kona - Episode 4 with Alyssa Godesky - ALL the Kona Vibes
On Day 4 of our Live Watch the Women broadcasts from Kona, Sara and Kelly welcome IronWomen host, pro athlete, and coach, Alyssa Godesky to discuss ALL the Kona vibes.
Today's other guest stars include:
* Chelsea Sodaro - Join the Chelsea Sodaro Bike Sweepstakes benefitting the And Mother Organization https://andmother.org/chelsea-sodaro-bike-sweepstakes?fbclid=PAAaZ30Xrp0O5RuhfPqWcsZq8J6zPae5ZtEZ1HuRjGSdNbd_vMQ82fLt2lkXc
* Michelle Vesterby - https://www.gofundme.com/f/sidney-mae-olson-rainbow-scholarship-fund (for Mary Beth Ellis and the Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Scholarship Fund)
* Melanie McQuaid
* Ruth Astle
* Haley Chura
* Marlynn Stutzman
Watch The Women Giveaway: Enter the Watch The Women Giveaway for a chance to win a prize pack from Feisty & our sponsors worth USD $1,700+
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Oct 11, 2023
Watch the Women - Live from Kona - Episode 3 with Vic Brumfield, CEO USA Triathon
On Day 3 of our Live Watch the Women broadcasts from Kona, Sara and Kelly welcome USAT CEO, Victoria Brumfield to the podcast to discuss the many opportunities this World Championship awards to women and increasing numbers in the sport at large.
"By creating opportunity, you create demand," says Brumfield, and having over 2000 women race on the Big Island elevates triathlon because it creates more pathways to racing on bigger stages. In addition, it gives female businesses better opportunities to talk directly to their consumers and create more intimate communication.
Today, IRONMAN CEO, Andrew Messick, also shares why they made the decision to split the World Championships into two days and how the sport is rebounding from the pandemic.
Watch The Women Giveaway: Enter the Watch The Women Giveaway for a chance to win a prize pack from Feisty & our sponsors worth USD $1,700+
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Oct 11, 2023
Hit Play Not Pause: Physiology for the Next Stage - Live from Vinfast Ironman World Championship
We’ve been fed a narrative that you can’t get faster after a certain age. We used to say 40. Definitely not after 50. Could you possibly get faster after 60? This week’s guests say, “Why not?” When it comes to women at midlife and menopause, we’re more active than ever. We also know more, have better coaching, and have more information at our disposal. This week, during a special educational session at the Vinfast Ironman World Championship, we had a panel discussion on all of it with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid, physical therapist and strength and triathlon coach Dr. Chrissy Davis, and co-founder of FLY Health + Wellness and USAT certified coach Jen Temperley. Together the panel takes on body image, musculoskeletal health and injury prevention, how to adapt through the menopause transition, and training for the long game. Even if you never step foot in the three-sport arena, you’ll get a ton of useful and inspirational information from this incredible conver…
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Oct 10, 2023
Harnessing Your Female Physiology for Performance - Live from the Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship
This week, during a special educational session at the Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship, Feisty Media hosted a panel discussion on the main expo stage on harnessing your female physiology, both physical and psychological.
In addition to understanding your body and seeking professionals who understand female athletes, the panel also discussed the mental aspects of racing as a woman - from battling imposter syndrome to developing a mental race strategy for the best performance on race day.
Hosted by Feisty Media's Selene Yeager, the expert panel included:
Erin Carson:
Erin is a Health and Human Performance Specialist and Owner of ECFIT Performance Strength, NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Erin has also been awarded USA Triathlon Strength Coach of the Year.
Erin has been a strength coach for many well-known stars of endurance sports, including Miranda Carfrae, Kara Goucher, Abby Stevens, Flora Duffy, and 4 out of the top 5 women at IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion…
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Oct 10, 2023
Watch the Women - Live from Kona - Episode 2 with Lynn Mattix, Chelsea Sodaro, Michelle Vesterby, Sarah True, and Jocelyn McCauley
It's "The Mom Show" On Day 2 of our Live Watch the Women broadcasts!
Hosts Sara Gross and Kelly O'Mara welcome local athlete and Mom, Lynn Mattix, to the studio to discuss training, resources, and thriving as a Mom and athlete. Lynn is also the founder of Fund Her Tri.org, which raises money to pay race registration fees for first-time, female triathletes.
Of course, your favorite pro athletes join the conversation, including:
* Michelle Vesterby
* Jocelyn McCauley
* Sarah True
* and reigning IRONMAN World Champion, Chelsea Sodaro
Watch The Women Giveaway: Enter the Watch The Women Giveaway for a chance to win a prize pack from Feisty & our sponsors worth USD $1,700+
Fund Her Tri
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Oct 9, 2023
Watch the Women - Live from Kona - Episode 1 with Julie Moss
Feisty Media is proud to bring you our daily "Watch the Women" podcasts LIVE from Kona!
There's no better way to start this historic week than with a live interview with IRONMAN Legend, Julie Moss! With her famous "crawl to the finish line" in 1982, Julie single-handedly put IRONMAN on the map and into the hearts and imaginations of millions who watched.
Julie chats with hosts Sara Gross and Kelly O'Mara about:
* The impact of that moment on the sport
* How a female suddenly became the most iconic symbol of Ironman
* Why this race means so much for women in triathlon
* How we can all come together this week to elevate women in sport
In episode one, Kelly and Sara featured:
Local athlete, Skye Ombac and owner of Bike Works Kona, Janet Miller.
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Oct 6, 2023
If We Were Riding - Bringing the Hawaiian Energy (#260)
This Week:
* What’s Wrong With the Aquabike? The Finish Line!
* Out of Commission Runner Blues
* Unruly Kona Beer Mile
* Bringing the Hawaiian Mascot Energy
* Tracksmith is for Joggers
* Your Oddest 3:00 am Amazon Purchase
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Oct 5, 2023
IronWomen - What to Expect in Kona with Rachel Joyce
While Haley is doing her final preparations for Kona, Alyssa got to sit down with Rachel Joyce and discuss all things Big Island. Rachel is a former pro triathlete who accumulated numerous podium and top five finishes at the coveted event. In this interview we talked about Rachel's personal experiences racing in Kona, as well as what she thinks of various preparation strategies. As well, we both gave some insight into the race dynamics that might go down, and how all this will be enhanced in the women's only format!
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Oct 4, 2023
Special Episode: "Women's Specific Heat and Nutrition Concerns" presented by the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship
Racing the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, or any other traditionally hot race? We want each and every one of you to feel and perform your best and that's why Feisty Media has partnered with IRONMAN to bring you our Free Women's Education Series.
In this episode, host, Selene Yeager, leads a panel of coaches, dietitians, and experts on all topics related to training and racing in the heat.
The expert panel includes:
Marni Sumbal - MS, RD, CSSD LD/N
Lauren Antonucci - MS RDN CSSD CDE CDN
Dina Griffin - MS, RDN, CSSD, CISSN, METS II
Dr. Nathalie Kirby - PhD in Exercise Physiology Research Scientist in Human Physiology and Health
They discussed:
* Unique ways women are impacted by performing in the heat
* How to counsel athletes on developing a hydration plan for hot weather races
* Dangers of overdoing it with sodium
* Recommendations on the amount of fluids, carbohydrates, and sodium levels during your event
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Sep 29, 2023
If We Were Riding - Get Ready for a Feisty Fiesta (#259)
This Week:
* The Kona Start List
* The Wrath of Sid
* Swearing off Ironman Distance
* Always bring a weapon
* Newbie Tips for Non-Ironman races
* Pig Legs in the airport?
* Adventure Beyond Tri
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Sep 28, 2023
IronWomen - There's No Template for Success with Sarah True
Sarah True is back on the IronWomen podcast!! Our fellow Feisty podcast host came on the show this week to tell us all about her recent races in Milwaukee and Singapore, as well how she's feeling with Kona coming up. We got to here all about Sarah's recent travel experiences, how she's adapted to race in the heat, and what training has looked like while balancing life as a mom. Sarah has a great perspective on how to find balance as an athlete, and she reflects on how she has learned to compartmentalize over the years to be a bit kinder to herself.
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Sep 28, 2023
Special Episode: "So, It's Your First Time in Kona: Part 1" presented by the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship
This podcast is presented in collaboration with VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. Tune in as the women take on Kailua-Kona on October 14 and show your support!
Kelly O'Mara (Our Moderator) welcomes an expert panel to answer your questions about racing in Kona for the first time.
The expert panel includes:
Diana Bertsch - IRONMAN Senior Vice President, World Championship Events
Sika Henry - First Black Female Professional Triathlete
Cherie Gruenfeld - 14 IRONMAN World Champion Titles
Michelle Simmons - Triathlon Coach based in Kona
They'll cover off on topics, including:
* First time not wearing a wetsuit in the swim – what to expect and how to stay calm in the water
* First time swimming in the ocean – what to expect, how to get back in your mindset when you get “spooked”
* First time racing in "island" heat and humidity – Cooling, Hydration, what do I need to do when I arrive to start acclimating
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Sep 22, 2023
If We Were Riding - Triathlon is So Confusing (#258)
This week:
* How Festival is It?
* You’ll Get There Someday
* Tips for First Timers - Strike a Pose and Soak it In
* Peak Training Moods
* Pontevedra Preview
* You Ate That During Your Race?!
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Sep 21, 2023
IronWomen - Staying Consistent with Jodie Robertson
This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing pro long course triathlete Jodie Robertson! Jodie recently took the win at ironman Coeur D'Alene, and will be making another trip to Kona this fall. In this episode, she told us about her recent coaching and mindset shifts that she attributes to her stellar results, as well as how she handles unexpected challenges, like in her recent race at ironman Lake Placid, where she lost her front nutrition on the bike. Finally, Jodie explained her other passion for music, and how he balances life as a triathlete along side a career as a music teacher.
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Sep 15, 2023
If We Were Riding - It's Time to Watch the Women (#257)
This week:
* Jelly for Jellyfish
* Kelly’s Tips for Nice - hilly rides, heat acclimation
* Don’t Cook Your Ego
* Homeschooling for Triathlon Performance? We have thoughts.
* It's Time to Watch The Women
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Sep 14, 2023
IronWomen - Taking the Long View with Barbara Riveros
On this week's episode we have a special intro guest, Sara Gross! She came on to tell us about Feisty Media's work with Kona this year, and their Watch the Women campaign. Sara is working to produce various podcasts and events surrounding women's Kona this year, which we are so excited about, and you can learn more at https://www.feistytriathlon.com/watch-the-women.
Next, for our main interview, we got to speak to pro Chilean triathlete, Barbara Riveros. Barbara told us all about her recent racing successes, including ironman Israel, where she secured her Kona slot!! As well, she walked us through what her current training set up is like in St. Moritz, and how she balances hard training with recovering from injuries. Barbara has an extensive background in the sport having previously worked her way through the ITU ranks, so there is a lot to be learned from her.
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Sep 8, 2023
If We Were Riding - Crass Americans (#256)
This week:
* Airline Roulette
* Being Super Swedish
* Kelly Wants Her Stones
* Our Favs in Nice
* The French said, “Non” to the Underpants Run
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Sep 7, 2023
IronWomen - For the Love of Racing with Lauren Brandon
Lauren Brandon is a pro long course triathlete currently based in Park City Colorado. She recently had an impressive performance at the PTO US Open, with a dominant swim leg! This is currently her thirteenth season racing professionally, so she certainly has some great perspective on the sport.
In our conversation with her, she told us all about her training and racing this season, including what it was like for her to do a "shorter" race in Milwaukee as a primarily ironman distance racer. Beyond that, we got to here about how she preps for hot races like Kona while living in an often snowy area, and so much more about how she races and trains!!
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Sep 1, 2023
If We Were Riding - Crossing Imaginary Lines (#255)
This week:
* Athleisure for Work
* A 2:36 800?!
* Someone’s Gonna Die
* The Imaginary Center Line
* Snarky Officials
* First Bike Crush
* Kelly’s Getting Shanked
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Aug 31, 2023
IronWomen - Faster After Forty with Mel McQuaid
This week on the show we had the absolute honor of interviewing a rising icon in the Ironman world, Mel McQuaid! Mel recently placed third at Ironman Coeur D'Alene, which mad her the first woman to qualify for the Ironman world championships at the age of fifty.
In this episode we got to hear all about Mel's journey as an athlete, including what she credits various highs and lows to. As well, she explains how she aims to be a role model for others in terms of aging as an elite female athlete. Mel is a gem of the multisport community, and we are to glad to have been able to have her on the show again!
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Aug 25, 2023
If We Were Riding - Wrestling and Triathlon, They're Kinda the Same Thing (#254)
This week:
* Microwaved Cookie Dough vs. Chocolate Croissants
* Sid Talks Paris Test and 70.3 Worlds Preview
* Incestuous Pools
* Wrestling and Triathlon, They're Kinda the Same Thing
* Sexy Homestays
* Golf Pants and Dickies
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Aug 24, 2023
Ironwomen - 70.3 Worlds Preview With Natasha Van Der Merwe
Things are getting exciting in the racing world this week! With Alyssa away racing One Water, Haley hosted solo, and interviewed Natasha Van Der Merwe, and got the low down on all things 70.3 worlds. In this episode we discuss the topography of the course and how that might impact the race dynamics, as well as all of the top contenders, and what their recent race results could tell us about how things will shake out in Lahti.
As well, Natasha tells us about her coaching business. Although she is still racing, Natasha coaches many elite athletes, and has quite a lineup of coaches who work with her. She shares a great perspective on what it takes to truly turn this sport into a profession!
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Aug 18, 2023
If We Were Riding - Globetrottin' Group Ride (#253)
This week:
* Check-ins from Paris and Singapore!
* Potty Training Bribery
* Swimming in Sketch Situations
* Oh, the Places We Go
* IRONMAN gets a Competitor
* We Knew She Would Qualify!
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Aug 17, 2023
IronWomen - Building Resilience with Heini Hartikainen
Heini Hartikainen is a Finnish triathlete who competes primarily at the full ironman distance, but has also performed exceptionally well in extreme events like Norseman. She tells us all about her upcoming race plans for this season, and how she has developed the grit and determination to succeed as a long course athlete.
We also got to hear her insider tips on visiting and racing in Finland, which is perfect timing with 70.3 worlds coming up in Lahti!
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Aug 11, 2023
If We Were Riding - Vice Champions (#252)
This week:
* First Loser or Vice Champion?
* Surprise! Milwaukee's a cool town!
* Taylor, the Machine
* Bumbling a Broadcast
* Dudes Who Think They're Helping
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Aug 10, 2023
IronWomen - Flourishing through Balance with Lucy Byram
This week's guest, Lucy Byram, impressed us all this past weekend with her stellar 4th place finish in a stacked field at the PTO US Open! We had the pleasure of interviewing her a few weeks before the race, and she may be just as impressive of a human as she is an athlete.
In the episode, she tells us about her training and coaching set up in leads, as well as the variety of long course races she has taken on this year. At just 24 years of age, Lucy has already qualified for 70.3 worlds! She also has a very wise view on how she balances life with sport, and has even recently stopped on the bike mid race to help a fellow. We can't wait to see what the future holds for her the rest of this season and as her career progresses!!
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Aug 4, 2023
If We Were Riding - LIVE from USAT Age Group Nationals and the PTO U.S. Open (#251)
Kelly O'Mara is LIVE with Sara Gross, pro triathlete Haley Chura, and USAT CEO Vic Brumfield from the Expo at USAT Nationals.
These four women discuss
* The current state of the sport
* Why it's an exciting time for women in triathlon
* What they wish they knew when they first started
* How we can continue to grow triathlon
* And, they even dispense race-day advice and wisdom
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Aug 3, 2023
IronWomen - Embracing the Journey with Brittany Higgins
This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Brittany Higgins, who recently had an excellent race at Ironman Brazil! She has raced numerous 70.3s, but actually started her career with short course racing, which her dad got her into due to his own enthusiasm for the sport.
In this episode she tells us about her career as a beach lifeguard prior to being a full time triathlete. As well. we got to hear about all the amazing places this sport has taken her, including her plans to race 70.3 worlds in Finland this fall!!
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Jul 28, 2023
If We Were Riding - Inspiration Porn (#250)
This week:
* Kelly's Alaska Trash Bear
* The "Inflection Point" for Women's Sports
* Inspiration Porn
* Orca’s Wetsuit Science
* Asian Head Shape is a Thing
* Barbie vs Oppenheimer
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Jul 27, 2023
REBROADCAST - IronWomen - A Journey to Triathlon Photography with Nettey Nygard
There have been some seriously professional photos coming from our fellow athletes recently, and it seems as though many them are being credited to The Nordica Photography. We wanted to get to the bottom of this, so this week we welcomed Nettey Nygard - co-founder of The Nordica Photography. Running this company with her partner, Mark Evans, Nettey shares how it all began.
Diving into her own journey to sport and specifically, triathlon, Nettey shares what the photos mean to her and why they offer them up so freely. Further, she touches on the traumatic event at 70.3 World Championships in St.George this fall, where her partner Mark, along with a fellow athlete were hit by an intoxicated driver on the race course.
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Jul 21, 2023
REBROADCAST - If We Were Riding - Knocking on Creepy Vans
*Note: This episode originally dropped on May 19, 2023*
This week:
* Forget Breakfast in Bed
* Knocking on Creepy Vans
* A Beef with Beef
* I’m Racing in the Rain
* Rookie Tips
* An Adult Thunderblanket
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Jul 20, 2023
REBROADCAST - IronWomen - Trying Something New with Lucy Bartholomew
100-milers and IRONMANs are VERY different. In terms of training, mindset, and distance - these races are nowhere alike. So what would it look like to be an athlete for both? Well, Lucy Bartholomew is. Looking at the 2023 season, it seems like Lucy may race both Kona in October, and UTMB in September. Lucy is an Australian Ultra Trailrunner - Haley and Alyssa welcome her onto the podcast to talk about her recent foray into triathlon and how she manages both this and ultra trail running.
Lucy shares the roadblocks she's faced along her athletic journey, including cancer surgery and coming back from a concussion she sustained while racing the Western States 100. Beginning triathlon with very little prior knowledge, Lucy discusses how she learned along the way, and the support she got from fellow triathletes. Finally, Alyssa and Lucy compare notes on which race is harder.
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Jul 14, 2023
REBROADCAST - If We Were Riding - The Group Ride Gets Rolling
*Note: This episode first dropped on May 12, 2023*
This Week:
* The group ride starts rolling
* I rock because…right out of the gate!
* What are you looking forward to?
* Nice child-rearing!
* Sid recaps an exciting weekend of racing! (Yes, triathlon IS exciting!)
* Trash-Talking and Rabid Commentators
* Heroes or Villians?!
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Jul 13, 2023
IronWomen - Getting Up to Speed with Christine Yu
This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Christine Yu to the podcast! The recent publication of her book "Up to Speed - The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletics" has us very excited about her approach to the science behind many sports science topics, specifically with women in mind.
We got to hear about her insights from her recent attendance to the Female Athlete Conference, where she heard from athletes like Mary Cain about their experiences with doctors and those in the general field of science not having a baseline understanding of women in sport. She also told us about why she thinks scientific literacy is important for society as a whole, as well as the dangers that research bias can pose for women.
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Jul 7, 2023
If We Were Riding - Bringing the Lap 2 Energy (#249)
This Week:
* High School Hookups
* Sarah Breaks the Tape in Frankfurt, But Does She Keep It?
* Looping Like a Lunatic in the Woods
* There’s Something to Be Said for Good Snacks
* Jocelyn Tempts Fate and Wins
* Sid and Kelly Talk Female-Only Races
* Dealing with Loop 2 Energy
* Bucket List Races
* A Debbie Gibson Dirty Dancing Weekend
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Jul 6, 2023
IronWomen - Unfinished Business with Mariana Andrade
We often hear triathlon referred to as a lifelong sport, and this week's guest, Mariana Andrade, is a great example of that. From beginning her journey in the sport as a teenager in Brazil, to then racing professionally in the 2000s, Mariana was a prominent name on the long-course scene. She then decided to step away from the sport in order to focus on her health and grow her coaching business, during which time she dabbled in racing as a pure cyclist. This year she decided to return to ironman racing, and did so with a bang- finishing second in Ironman Florianopolis!
In the interview she told us about her reasons for needing to step away from the sport, as well as her strong love for the competition and community that made her want to return. Mariana is proof that there is no "perfect" path to the top in elite sport, and that progress is not always linear. We can't wait to see what she accomplished on future races, especially when she toes the line in Kona this fall!
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Jun 30, 2023
If We Were Riding - Everything's a Go at Walmart (#248)
This Week:
* Casual Holiday Racing
* Everything’s a Go at Walmart
* Roth Hysteria
* Women Crush Weekend
* The Secret Lives of Sarah
* Stop Being So American
* Sesame Street Alter-Egos
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Jun 29, 2023
IronWomen - Ironman Coeur D'Alene Recap with Sharon McNary
After Haley's race in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho this past weekend, she got the chance to record in person with fellow IronWoman, Sharon McNary, who competed in the 65-69 age group. Sharon told us all about her race experience including the 18 hour road trip from LA with her coach. She also tells us about her past races in CDA, and why she chose to come back to this course for her 15th full Ironman.
Haley also talks all about her race on this episode, and how she managed to dig herself out of a dark place mid-run, and rally for a 2nd place finish, securing her Kona slot! As well, our editor, Lydia Russell, joined us for the recording as she was in town to spectate. She shared her perspective on the race as a short course athlete watching an Ironman for the first time, and her hopes to compete at this distance in the future.
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Jun 23, 2023
If We Were Riding - Should Athenas and Clydesdales Ride Off Into the Sunset? (#247)
This week, we welcome special guest, Marley Blonsky from the All Bodies on Bikes charity and podcast.
She and the ladies discuss Marley's love of gravel, why she reclaimed the word, "fat" and the significance of the Athena and Clydesdale divisions in triathlon racing.
* The Case for Gravel
* Unbound - the Superbowl of Gravel
* Getting All Bodies on Bikes with Marley Blonksky
* Reclaiming "Fat" and "Phat"
* Do Athena and Clydesdale Divisions Need to Ride Away?
* Orcas setting fashion trends
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Jun 22, 2023
IronWomen - Connection Beyond the Finish Line
This week we had the pleasure of talking with Steph Jagger about the publication of her new book, Everything Left to Remember. In the book she chronicles her time exploring the national parks alongside her mother who had been diagnosed with alzheimer's. Although this book is very different from her first one, Unbound, she told us about the aspects of her life as an athlete that helped her in making the most of her time with her mother.
Steph shares her incredible perspective on the value of slowing down and remembering to appreciate the mundane moments in life. She also explains how she approaches transferring skills from various aspects of her life to others, how she used this time to unpack the emotional side of her childhood athletic experiences, and so much more that we can't wait to share!
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Jun 16, 2023
If We Were Riding - Selectively Competent (#246)
This week:
* Commuting Time Killers
* "Dipsea" into Trail Running
* How Many Plastic Bottles Did He Use?! (Watch This Video)
* The Greatest Triathlete Right Now
* Love Notes for Kelly
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Jun 15, 2023
IronWomen - Consistency, Competing, and Kona with Anna Strehlow
Anna Strehlow is in her first year competing as a pro, and has stormed on to the scene. With top ten finishes in both Oceanside and Chattanooga, she has shown that she is certainly one to watch in races to come! In this episode she tells us all about how she got her start in triathlon after previously focusing on qualifying for Boston. Beyond that, she tells us about her training mindset and coaching setup that enable her to succeed as an athlete while working a full time job as well.
We also got to hear about her amazing performance last year as an age-grouper at Kona, where she placed third amateur overall! She talks about the emphasis she placed on fueling, how she set herself up to maximize her run, and so much more.
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Jun 9, 2023
If We Were Riding - Scary Close Calls (#245)
This Week:
* Jocelyn’s a State Champion!
* Training through the Purple Haze
* Crazy World Records
* Tragedy in Hamburg
* Scary Close Calls
* A Freezer on a Deserted Island?
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Jun 8, 2023
IronWomen - Stepping into Pro Racing with Katie Colville
Katie Colville began her athletic career in gymnastics as a child, before getting in to triathlon at the University of Georgia in 2009. Since then, she's raced 19 ironmans, and qualified for both St. George and Kona as an age grouper.
In this episode she tells us all about the past two years of her journey during which she has made the transition form age group to professional racing. We got to hear about how things have changed for her since going pro, and on the flip side, what has stayed the same. Katie explains how she keeps a positive mentality now the she's become a "small fish in a big pond," as well as how she balances training with her day job.
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Jun 2, 2023
If We Were Riding - Crashes, Concussions, and Cramps (#244)
This Week:
* Sarah is so Euro
* Kona -It’s Just a Race
* Get Well, Sid
* It’s Not a Hangover
* Feisty’s Slam Dunk
* Are You “That Guy?”
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Jun 1, 2023
IronWomen - Paving Her Own Path with Hana Al Nabulsi
Hana Al Nabulsi is aiming to compete in the 2024 Olympics as the first Emirati woman to do so in triathlon. However, this wasn't always something she thought could be possible for her. In this energetic interview Hana tells us all about how she got her start in endurance sports with an ultra running race, all the way until now as she is training under her country's triathlon national governing body.
She particularly emphasizes how she pursues her own dreams, and doesn't let the criticism or nay-saying of others affect her. It is through that mindset that she hopes to inspire other women from the United Arab Emirate to chase big goals in sport and give them a path to follow.
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May 26, 2023
If We Were Riding - "Letting it Go" on Race Day (#243)
This week:
* Sarah True's "Moms Day Out" in Chattanooga
* Pros Bring the Party to Races
* The Ultimate Fan-Girl Experience
* Sid's Lightning Recap of Wild Racing
* The Race Photo Everyone Is Talking About
* "Letting it Go" on Race Day
* He's Late For a Very Important IM Date
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May 25, 2023
IronWomen - All Things NIL with Grace Norman and Kennedy Calcagno
In the past few years what it means to be a collegiate athlete has changed dramatically ever since the NCAA changed it rules regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Previously, student athletes were not allowed to profit off of their own NIL, but now they are, which has led to a rise of brand deals being promoted on social media and other collaborations of the sort.
Just recently, USAT has announced the creation of the Watch Us Thrive Collective for NCAA women's triathlon. On the podcast this week Grace Norman, who is an ambassador for this program, tells us about what it is, as well as how it helps support the goal triathlon becoming a fully fledged NCAA championship sport.
In our second interview, we hear from Kennedy Calcagno, who just finished her freshman year doing triathlon at TCU. Not only has she had an NIL deal herself, but she also took a business class this year all about NIL. She explains to us how she went about getting a deal, what she had to do, and the various typ…
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May 19, 2023
If We Were Riding - Knocking on Creepy Vans (#242)
This week:
* Forget Breakfast in Bed
* Knocking on Creepy Vans
* Our Beef with Beef
* I’m Racing in the Rain
* Rookie Tri Tips
* We All Need An Adult Thunderblanket
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May 18, 2023
Climbing the Triathlon Ranks with Gina Sereno (S17E67)
Gina Sereno is a professional short course triathlete for team USA, as well as an engineer for NASA. She got her start in elite level sports competing on the track and cross country teams at the University of Michigan, where she became BIG10 champion. Recently she won the arena games race in Montreal, and will soon be racing the same format in London. She also has been racing at the world cup and WTCS level!
In this Interview she tells us about what her journey has been like from starting triathlon in USAT's college recruitment program to now, being among the nation's best. As well, she explains the intricacies on indoor arena games racing, and what her hope are for the upcoming season.
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May 12, 2023
#241 The Group Ride Starts Rolling - If We Were Riding
This Week:
* The group ride starts rolling
* I rock because...right out of the gate!
* What are you looking forward to?
* Nice child-rearing!
* Sid recaps an exciting weekend of racing! (Yes, triathlon IS exciting!)
* Trash-Talking and Rabid Commentators
* Heroes or Villians?!
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May 11, 2023
Triathlon at Every Age with Jackie Yost (S17E66)
This week Haley and Alyssa catch us up on their adventures this past weekend at the Taylor swift concert in Nashville and shooting content in Clermont, Florida for the One Water race! We also had quite a few exciting mail bag questions, so we chat about carbon shoes, blood testing, pre-races nerves, and a lot more.
We also had the pleasure of getting to hear from Jackie Yost when Haley met her last week in Florida. She tells us about how she got her start in the sport, the community she has built, and being an athlete as a mom! Jackie is a role model to triathletes of all levels, and we are so glad we were able to speak with her!!
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May 4, 2023
Giving Tri a Try with Colleen Quigley (S17E65)
Many of us know Colleen Quigley as an Olympic steeple chaser for team USA, or maybe from her instagram posts featuring #fastbraidfriday. Recently however, she has decided to step on to the triathlon scene after years spent swimming and biking when sidelined by injuries.
She tells us all about her training, and how much joy she finds out on the bike. As well, she talks about how she goes about honing her weaknesses in the pool. Her first race at Tritonman in San Diego resulted in a win, so we are very excited to see what the future holds for her in this sport!
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Apr 27, 2023
Behind the Scenes of St. Anthony's Triathlon with Susan Daniels and Julie Walker (S17E64)
Ahead of St. Anthony's Triathlon this upcoming weekend, we had the pleasure of speaking with returning guest, Julie Walker, as well as Susan Daniels. Julie is the founder and president of Atlanta Tri Sisters (ATS), and Susan is the former race director of ten years for St. Anthony's. Susan has continued to work in the multi sport industry, and in this episode, she tells us about what makes St. Anthony's triathlon so special, and all that she has done to foster a positive and encouraging community at the race.
Julie gives us the perspective of a competitor, explaining how she got her start in triathlon and what it is that keeps her wanting to come back to this race year after year. She also explains how she creates an atmosphere for the athletes she works with that is approachable and fun for all ages!
Other IW episodes with Julie: March 18, 2021 (S14 E11) Stay Ready with Atlanta Tri Sisters, and June 11, 2020 (S13 E9) The Atlanta Tri Sisters
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Apr 20, 2023
Finish Lines to Film Awards with Lesley Paterson (S17E64)
For many of us, winning one world championship would be the accomplishment of a lifetime- this week's guest has not only won five, but then also went on to produce an Oscar-winning film.
Lesley Paterson is a Scottish Xterra triathlete who has been competing since the age of 14! In this episode she tells us what the multi-year long process of producing a film was like for her, and how it parallels elite sport in many ways. She is someone with big goals both on and off the race course, and we hope everyone enjoys this interview as much as we did!
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Apr 13, 2023
Real Tri Squad Oceanside Recap with Tamara Jewett and Nicole Falcaro (S17E63)
This week we got to hear first hand from Tamara Jewett and Nicole Falcaro about their awesome performances in Oceanside! They both break down how they felt and what their thoughts were upon finishing, as well as how these results might impact them going forward. Although their journeys in the sport have been very different, both Nicole and Tamara reflect on the many experiences they have in common, such as the large part that social media has begun to play in the triathlon world.
Beyond that, they tell us all about what it's like to be part of the Real Tri Squad. From their time at team camp, to being recognized on the race course as members of the group, they agree that they love being part of it.
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Apr 6, 2023
Broadcasting the Magic with Carissa Galloway (S17E62)
Carissa Galloway is a woman who wears many hats. From race announcing at Disney and Ironmans, to writing a book, to working as a registered dietitian, she really does it all. In this episode, we hear all about what goes on at the Disney running events and why Carissa loves them so much, as well as how that led to her becoming an announcer for ironman.
She tells us about her own journey as a runner and mom, and what it means to her to be showing up as a woman in the sports broadcasting space.
This episode is filled with fun, inspiration, and knowledge, and we are so glad to get share this conversation with all our listeners!
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Mar 30, 2023
The Ability to Tri with Emily Shryock (S17E61)
Emily Shryock is a para triathlete competing for the USA on the world triathlon circuit. Although she is currently competing among the best in the sport, her journey as a para athlete actually began with rugby. She tells us about how valuable the sporting community was to her in learning how to navigate life as a wheelchair user, after battling the neurological effects of Lyme disease. Beyond that, we hear about her work at UT Austin within the disability cultural center, as well as life with her adorable canine companion, Maple! Emily shares such a great glimpse into what life is like for her as an elite para athlete, as well as all her other endeavors to elevate the lives of others.
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Mar 23, 2023
Race Directing Behind the Scenes with Loreto Diaz (S17E60)
As athletes, we all know how much work goes in behind the scenes in order to perform come race day. We might not be as familiar, however, with just how much effort is put in to the organization of the events themselves.
After her amazing second place finish, Haley got to interview Loreto Díaz, the race director of Challenge Puerto Varas. They discuss how she got into this work, as well as how she hopes to give back to the Chilean community through the race. Beyond that, Loreto touches on the unique perspective that she brings to race directing as a woman and a mother.
Loreto has big aspirations for her race directing team, and for Puerto Varas as a competition destination, so we can't wait to see how that develops in the future!
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Mar 16, 2023
Clash Miami Race Report with Ella Hnatyshyn (S17E59)
This week we got a chance to talk with our very own feisty operator, Ella Hnatyshyn! Ella competed alongside Haley this past weekend in Clash Miami, as her second professional long course race. In the interview she tells us about how she got into triathlon after competing as a synchronized swimmer, her preparation for this race (including a hot bath protocol), and so much more.
We also got to record a special race recap immediately post-race where Ella and Haley tell us about both their awesome performances in Miami.
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Mar 9, 2023
Trying Something New with Lucy Bartholomew (S17E58)
100-milers and IRONMANs are VERY different. In terms of training, mindset, and distance - these races are nowhere alike. So what would it look like to be an athlete for both? Well, Lucy Bartholomew is. Looking at the 2023 season, it seems like Lucy may race both Kona in October, and UTMB in September. Lucy is an Australian Ultra Trailrunner - Haley and Alyssa welcome her onto the podcast to talk about her recent foray into triathlon and how she manages both this and ultra trail running.
Lucy shares the roadblocks she's faced along her athletic journey, including cancer surgery and coming back from a concussion she sustained while racing the Western States 100. Beginning triathlon with very little prior knowledge, Lucy discusses how she learned along the way, and the support she got from fellow triathletes. Finally, Alyssa and Lucy compare notes on which race is harder.
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Mar 8, 2023
Why Equal Opportunity is No Longer Enough - An International Women's Day Discussion - Women's Performance
What does equity mean in sport? Yes, it's women being included, but it's also resources for racing moms, supporting the inclusion of Black folks in historically white sports, having size-inclusive athletic gear, and SO much more. Feisty Media welcomes a panel of women with intersectional identities to celebrate International Women's Day and discuss why equal opportunity is no longer enough. Hosted by Selene Yeager and Sara Gross, guests Khadijah Diggs, Marley Blonsky, and Alison Tetrick share the inequity they've faced in their athletic spaces, and what equity would truly look like for them individually.
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Mar 2, 2023
The Tri Report with Shannon Spake (S17E56)
While you may know Shannon Spake from her time as a NASCAR reporter, or an NFL reporter for Fox Sports, we know her from triathlon. As an avid triathlete, Shannon has raced in five 70.3 triathlons and many shorter-distance races. Reaching out to CLASH, Shannon also made her way into triathlon broadcasting.
Shannon puts her all into everything she does and shares how that drive has helped her succeed in her personal life, broadcasting, and triathlon. As Shannon explains, a good reporter does their research. Taking this mindset into her triathlon broadcasting career, Shannon knows A LOT about triathletes. And as we find out, she even knows Haley's birthday! Finally, Shannon talks about how being a mom overflows onto the race course.
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Feb 23, 2023
Taking the Next Step with Tiencia James (S17E55)
This week, Haley and Alyssa welcome Tiencia James onto the pod. Tiencia is a multisport coach and accomplished age group triathlete, mom, and emergency room physician. She also happens to be coached by our very own Haley Chura.
Tiencia tells us how training fit into her life as she worked as a physician during the covid pandemic, the lessons she’s taken from the ER to the race course, and the best places to race and bring your kids.
Tiencia’s race experience includes several World Championships, including last year’s Ironman World Championships in Kona. She offers her throughs on the Ironman Foundation’s Race for Change Initiative and Ironman’s efforts to support clubs and organizations focused on welcoming Black athletes to the sport.
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Feb 16, 2023
Being the First with the Hampton University Tri Team (S17E54)
Keeping up with NCAA Triathlon is a full-time job; here at Ironwomen, we are crushing it. While last week we chatted with the second Historically Black College or University to have an NCAA Tri team, this week we speak with the first. Welcoming the Hampton University head coach Dr. Jodi Jensen, Assistant coach Mangai HoSang, and second-year student-athlete Jordyn Bryant, they tell us all about how this team came to be.
Announcing the team in 2018, with Sika Henry and the CEO of USAT at their side, the group discusses what it was like to grow the team, and the roadblocks that came with the Covid pandemic. Haley and Alyssa also include a short interview with Dani Lewis to discuss the new PTO ranking system.
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Feb 9, 2023
Setting the Precedent with The Delaware State Tri Team (S17E53)
As Women’s NCAA Triathlon nears the monumental benchmark of becoming a fully fledged NCAA Championship Sport, we check in with one of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a Division I Varsity Team. This week, Alyssa and Haley welcome the Head Coach of Delaware State University, Hannah Loftus, as well as sophomore student-athlete Chara Hinds.
As a very new women's triathlon program, Chara talks about what it was like to join the team with no "older athletes" to guide her. As she explains, this helped to build a certain camaraderie between the team members. Hannah talks about what it was like to take over the team as head coach, and how she works with student-athletes to ensure they are managing their studies and athletics.
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Feb 2, 2023
Being Seen with India Cook (S17E52)
As a marathon runner, race announcer, YouTuber, podcast host, and RRCA - certified run coach, India Cook has a lot to say about being seen in the running industry. This week, we welcome India Cook to share her experience as a Black woman in this space, how she got to where she is today, and her effort to get more women of color coaching.
While India started her running career as a feat to lose weight, she shares how important it is for that "why" to continually change. Discussing what it's like to share her life online, the trio chats about the woes of social media and the importance of using it as a tool for change. Finally, India shares her determination to get more women, and women of color coaching, and why this is important.
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Jan 26, 2023
A Journey to Triathlon Photography with Nettey Nygard (S17E51)
There have been some seriously professional photos coming from our fellow athletes recently, and it seems as though many them are being credited to The Nordica Photography. We wanted to get to the bottom of this, so this week we welcomed Nettey Nygard - co-founder of The Nordica Photography. Running this company with her partner, Mark Evans, Nettey shares how it all began.
Diving into her own journey to sport and specifically, triathlon, Nettey shares what the photos mean to her and why they offer them up so freely. Further, she touches on the traumatic event at 70.3 World Championships in St.George this fall, where her partner Mark, along with a fellow athlete were hit by an intoxicated driver on the race course.
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Jan 19, 2023
The Art of Racing 70.3 with Grace Alexander (S17E50)
Not long ago, something pretty amazing happened. Grace Alexander, a triathlete running in the amateur field won OUTRIGHT at Ironman Gulf Coast 70.3. That's right. Grace was the first woman to win an Ironman-branded race to win overall amateur. Now, as a high-ranking professional triathlete, we have Grace on the show to discuss how she got to where she is today.
Recently taking on new coach Matthew Rose, the same coach as Haley, Grace shares her race plans for 2023. The trio talks about what it means to have a good coach, and the importance of not being defined by your sport.
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Jan 12, 2023
Finding Your Place with Rachel Mensch (S17E49)
In the triathlon sphere, there is always two sides: short course or long course? Rachel Mensch likes them both. This week, Haley and Alyssa welcome Rachel, American pro triathlete, to discuss her journey to triathlon.
Rachel shares how she got into triathlon, after an extremely multidisciplinary athletic approach through high school and college. Eventually bringing them all together in the sport of triathlon, Rachel kind of does it all. The trio discuss Rachel's 2022 season, the highs and the lows, as well as where she plans to go in 2023.
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Jan 5, 2023
**REBROADCAST** Fuelling Your Best Self with Elizabeth Inpyn
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa sit down with triathlete and Certified Sports Nutritionist Elizabeth Inpyn. She is the founder of INPYN, a nutrition coaching company that provides support for athletes of all levels to reach their athletic and wellness goals. Elizabeth studied chemistry and biology at UC Santa Barbara, where she also swam and played water polo at the collegiate level. After college she was given a bike as a birthday gift, this sparked her interest in triathlon and she has been in love with the sport ever since.
While training with her triathlon club, Elizabeth noticed that there was a lot of misinformation being shared about nutrition that didn’t make sense to her on a scientific level. This prompted her to go back to school and earn her Masters in Health Science and become a certified sports nutritionist through the ISSN. Through her nutritional coaching at INPYN, Elizabeth focuses on creating fueling and nutrition practices that will support health, wellne…
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Dec 29, 2022
**REBROADCAST** The Barkley Marathons with Alyssa Godesky
This week on the show, Ironwomen has a VERY special guest. Our very own Alyssa Godesky has just recently attempted the Barkley Marathons, and will be sharing all of the trials and tribulations of this gnarly route.
Barkley is designated as an “Ultramarathon Trail Race” that spans 100 miles and has a time limit of 60 hours. With around 16,500m of vertical climb, it is understandable why not a single runner was able to finish the entire course this year.
Alyssa gives us the run-down of the marathon from start to finish. Beginning with the check-in process, she talks about everything from the “human sacrifice” to why her legs are incredibly itchy.
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Dec 22, 2022
Women's Ultraman World Champion with Dede Griesbauer (S17E43)
This week, we bring you the 2022 Women's Ultraman World Champion, Dede Griesbauer. Obviously, Dede is an extremely multifaceted person, as this is her third time on Ironwomen - each episode with a different topic.
Dede shares her journey to Ultraman, and the ways in which the pitfalls along the way actually helped her in the long run. After qualifying for Ultraman in February of 2020, Dede had to wait a very long time to race. Which, in fact, helped her be at her most peak performance for 2022. Dede shares how she trained, who was on her "dream team", and what it felt like to know how fierce her competition was.
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Dec 15, 2022
Using What You Have with Amanda Presgraves [Special Guest Appearance from Gwen Jorgensen](S17E47)
Getting into a sport can be extremely daunting. Getting the right gear seems overwhelming. This week, Alyssa and Haley welcome Amanda Presgraves - athlete, coach, and author. Amanda shares her journey in sport, and all of the random bikes she used to get to where she is today.
Amanda has also released a cookbook specifically filled with non-recipes that allow you to use what you have. As it turns out, Amanda is a big fan of making do with the items at your disposal! Finally, we also have a surprise guest appearance from Gwen Jorgensen who recently announced that she will be returning to Triathlon.
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Dec 8, 2022
Winning as a Family with Liz and Nancy Jorgensen (S17E47)
The journey of Gwen Jorgensen in the triathlon sphere has been absolutely groundbreaking. From being Olympic Athlete of the Year twice, to winning the first ever triathlon gold medal for the US - Gwen has truly made history for women in sport. And, as discussed in the episode, she couldn't have done it without her family.
This week, Haley and Alyssa chat with Gwen's mom and sister - Nancy and Liz. Co-writing Go, Gwen, go: A Family's Journey to Olympic Gold, Nancy and Liz share what it is like to support such a world famous athlete. The duo discusses their writing process, and further, how Gwen's childhood shaped her into where she is today.
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Dec 1, 2022
Finding Creativity with Giulia Bortolotto (S17E45)
After emergency surgery for appendicitis during her training season, Giulia Bortolotto found herself quite bored. As a Pro triathlete, Giulia had to take her two-month recovery seriously and was looking for ways to maintain her connection to triathlon. That's where illustration came in.
This week, Haley and Alyssa chat with Giulia - A Brazilian pro triathlete and artist, who spends much of her time drawing illustrations of other pro triathletes. The duo talks to Giulia about how she got into racing triathlon, and how her artistry and creativity helped her connect to the sport.
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Nov 30, 2022
Live Reaction Show to the News of Women's Only Kona IRONMAN World Championships
For the first time in history, men and women will race the IRONMAN World Championships on different days in different locations. The women will race in Kona on October 14, 2023, and then the men will race in September at an undisclosed location (will be announced in January 2023).
Feisty Media CEO, Sara Gross, was joined live by IRONMAN CEO, Andrew Messick, journalist Kelly O'Mara, and pro triathletes and Feisty podcast hosts, Sarah True and Haley Chura, for a live discussion and reaction show.
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Nov 24, 2022
Breaking Records with Amy Robitaille (S17E44)
With the Ultraman World Championships starting tomorrow in Kona, we wanted to talk to a past champion. That's why this week, Haley and Alyssa chat with Amy Robitaille about her win at the 2022 Ultraman Canada. With a 10km (6.2 mile) swim and 144km (90 mile) bike on the first day, a 276 km (171 mile) bike on the second day, and an 85km (52.4 mile) run on the final day, Amy pushed her body to its limits.
Amy shares her key to winning, which in fact, means slowing down a bit. As Amy says, "you can walk and win". Finally, the duo chat about the upcoming race. While Amy won't be racing herself, she will be cheering her fellow athletes on!
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Nov 17, 2022
New Beginnings with Alex Watt, Hailey Poe, and Averi Lewis (S17E43)
This week we bring you two very special interviews. With the big news of the Sun Devils winning the 6th NCAA Div 1 title, Haley and Alyssa chat with athlete Hailey Poe and her coach Averi Lewis. Discussing what this win means for them, and for the future of triathlon.
Following this, Haley and Alyssa talk to new pro-triathlete, Alex Watt. Alex shares what it is like for her to move her way into the pro field, and how she is going about this. Further she talks about the challenges she has faced along the way - and how these challenges have shaped her as an athlete.
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Nov 10, 2022
Battling The Cold with Sonja Catano (S17E42)
Wait...was the Ironman 70.3 World Championships cold or something? Apparently, it was freezing in St.George, and this seems to be the talk of the town lately. So, to answer all of the questions, Haley and Alyssa welcome Sonja Catano onto the podcast. Coming in 17th at the 70.3 Word Champs, Sonja is a professional triathlete and fierce competitor.
From purchasing Walmart Uggs, to shoving hand warmers everywhere, Sonja can attest to the cold temps in St.George. She shares what that race was like for her, her progress in the triathlon sphere, and her special plans for Halloween.
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Nov 3, 2022
Fueled is Fast with Eloise du Luart (S17E41)
Stories of underfueling, eating disorders and disordered eating as a whole, are not uncommon in endurance sport. In fact, they are quite common, and this week, Haley and Alyssa talk to Eloise du Luart about her journey to triathlon, her experience with disordered eating, and how she found her way out of that.
Haley and Alyssa chat with Eloise about her race season this year, how she feels about her upcoming world championship race, and what she expects from her off-season. Eloise shares how her journey with disordered eating began, and the impact a coach can have on creating a mindset that contributes to underfueling.
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Oct 27, 2022
The 70.3 Preview Show with Jocelyn Wong Neill (S17E40)
Who is excited for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships?!?! WE ARE. This week, Haley and Alyssa welcome Jocelyn Wong Neill onto the podcast to talk alllll things 70.3. The last time Jocelyn was on the show she was 16 weeks pregnant, and now? She has a two-year-old!
The trio shares their top podium picks, and dark horses, and talk generally about what this race will look like. For the first time since 2010, the 70.3 is happening post-Kona, so many of the athletes racing will have just completed the IM World Champs in Kona. Talk about some serious training, hey?
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Oct 20, 2022
Racing Middle Distance with Amy Cymerman (S17E39)
Amy Cymerman has tried it all. From nordic skiing to track and field, Amy has found her safe spot in "middle distance" triathlon. Making a huge splash at the New York City Tri with back-to-back wins, we are rooting for Amy at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships next week.
Recording this episode just before Amy's race at Cozumel 70.3, we hear all about how she trains for the heat. Amy also talks about the challenges she's faced while dealing with complications from a broken collarbone. Finally, the duo chats about their favorite "wacky" treadmill workouts, and Amy shares her special training tricks! Good luck next week, Amy!
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Oct 13, 2022
Waterfall Racing with Joy McAdams & Kona Recap (S17E38)
From one podcaster to another, we LOVE the Waterfall Racing Podcast. That's why we invite Joy McAdams this week to talk about the podcast and how she got her start in Triathlon. Running her first marathon in 2019, Joy competed at the St.George Ironman World Championships in May.
And, of course, we bring you the Kona race recap from Haley Chura. Coming in 13th, Haley shares the highs and lows of the race - as well as what NOT to do on the swim course.
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Oct 8, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 8 - All The Happy Tears
Race day has come and gone, and today we bring you the final episode of The Women of Kona. Kelly and Sara meet once again in the "studio" to discuss the interviews of the day and share some dialogue around how the women's race really panned out.
We bring you coverage from the post-race press conference where Chelsea shares the challenges of training postpartum, and the top five discuss possible alterations to the Thursday race format. Heading over to the Coeur Sports brunch, Sara chats with age-group athletes, Margo Gregory and Amy Ferrell, as well as picks the brain of Kebby Holden - the founder of Coeur Sports.
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Oct 7, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 7 - Race Day Recap & A Win for Moms
Yesterday we saw a truly historic race. The competition, the women, the energy, and the finish. With Chelsea Sodaro taking the win, spectators witnessed the first post-partum mom to hold the Ironman World Champion title.
Post-race, Sara and Kelly chat with Chelsea, Lucy and Anne, as well as the GOAT - Daniela Ryf. And, of course, we hear from Haley Chura about how much she "enjoyed" the heat.
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Oct 6, 2022
The Mailbag Episode (S17E37)
It is race day!! If you're listening to this episode on the day of its release...Haley is currently on the race course kicking ass! Today, while you're watching the Ironman World Championships, Haley and Alyssa bring you a Mailbag Episode.
The duo answers questions about racing in the heat, treadmill running, heart rate, and much much more. We also hear how Haley feels about her race and how her training went. Go, Haley, go!
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Oct 5, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 6 - The Kelly O’Mara Show and Race Day Picks
Okay, Feisty Friends...tomorrow is the big day! Who will come out of the water first? Who will be the first off the bike? And who will win? For the first time, we have 50 pro-women racing at the Ironman World Championships, and we couldn't be more excited.
Today, we talk to Kelly O'Mara about how she feels about the race, and who her top podium picks are. Of course, everyone is betting on Daniella Ryf, but what about Fenella, Sarah, Lucy, and all the rest? Finally, we hear Sara's top podium picks - or maybe better, "her sentimental picks".
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Oct 5, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 5 - A Sweaty Day at the Press Conference
It's day 5 in Kona and things are heating up! Today we bring you interviews from the pro-press conference. We hear from Sarah True, Daniela Ryf, and get a question from the first person with Down Syndrome to finish an Ironman - Chris Nikic.
Finally, Sara and Ellen chat with Vanessa Foerster and Lauren Vallee, age group competitors and the founders of the company With > Against.
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Oct 4, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 4 - The Lovely Haley Chura
Haley Chura is LOVELY. And that's a fact. Today, Sara welcomes guest co-host (and regular co-host of Ironwomen) Haley Chura, to discuss how she feels about her race and what motivated her to come to Kona.
Sara interviews the CEO of Ironman, Andrew Messick, and asks him how he feels about having a women's only day next year, and what it means to him to have equal slots for the pro women. We hear from a Kona local about her feelings on double the people in town this year, and finally, Ellen hits up the Ironkids fun run to hear from Olivia & Alannah on their big race.
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Oct 3, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 3 - Swim Tips & Fancy Day
DAY 3 PEOPLE. And the women's race is only 3 sleeps away! Today, Sara is joined by guest co-host Ellen Pennock - Canadian Triathlete and Feisty Creative Director. As the hype in Kona continues, the Feisties head to the Ho'ala swim and chat with the winners - Fenella Langridge and Lauren Brandon. Both athletes give us tips on staying calm in the open water and how they feel about their race.
We also talk to Bianca Fernandez-Clark, one of the first women from the Dominican Republic to qualify for Kona. Finally, Sara chats with Mirinda Carfrae about her decision to "Kona retire".
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Oct 2, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 2 - Living Aloha
It's day two of The Women of Kona! Today, Sara is joined by guest cohost Jocelyn McCauley as they discuss motherhood, racing, and the ins and out of the women's race. We feature interviews with the winner of the Fun Run, Livia Eggler, local Kona-ite, Lynn Mattix, and finally - Ironman Kona Race Director, Diana Bertsch.
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Oct 1, 2022
The Women of Kona - Episode 1 - From 5Q to Thursday
We are in Kona! The Feisty team has touched down on the Big Island and we are bringing you on-the-ground interviews and discussions with some of the biggest names in the sport, as well age-groupers, old-timers, and fans.
This week, Sara is joined by guest co-host Jordan Blanco, as the feisty crew brings you in-person interviews with the first Indian woman to compete at the Ironman World championships, Gwalani Meena Vankawala, age-grouper Alicia Allen, and - they even surprise Chelsea Sodaro in the beach shower to get her hot take on the "Women's only" day.
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Sep 29, 2022
The Kona Preview Show with Emily Cocks (S17E36)
Drumrollllllllll...The Ironman World Championship Women's Race in Kona is only 7 days away!!!!! This week, while Haley Chura trains her butt off, we have special guest host Emily Cocks on to share all of her race day predictions.
Alyssa and Emily discuss all of their pro-women top podium picks. Of course, Haley will always be our pick - but they also talk about their dark horses and the athletes that won't make it to the Big Island this year.
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Sep 22, 2022
Bringing the Fun with Fenella Langridge (S17E35)
Fenella Langridge is an absolute comedian on her social media. Bringing a whole new energy to triathlon, Haley, and Alyssa invite Fenella onto the show to discuss her outlook on the sport - and of course, her recent races.
Coming in 8th at the world championships in St. George, and 2nd at Challenge Roth - Fenella in undeniably making a name for herself in the Pro Women's field. After a DNF at the PTO Canadian Open in July, and unfortunately, another at the recent PTO US Open, Fenella is suspecting long covid as the culprit. We are wishing Fenella a fast recovery and hoping that long covid doesn't last too long, and she can have a great race in Kona.
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Sep 15, 2022
Loving the Sport with Dimity-Lee Duke(S17E34)
With Kona coming up, we want to chat with alllllll of our favorite competing athletes. This week, Haley and Alyssa talk to Dimity-Lee Duke - Australian professional triathlete and motorbike extraordinaire. Living in Phuket, Thailand for the majority of the year, Dimity is no stranger to the heat - which will come in handy in Hawaii.
Living abroad during the pandemic, Dimity ran into many covid related issues. Struggling with her own health issues, as well as that of family members she couldn't be with because of lockdowns, Dimity is now back on track and ready to bring her all in Kona.
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Sep 8, 2022
In the Commentary Box with Vicky Holland (S17E34)
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in the commentary box at one of these huge racing events? How do they know what to say and when? Do they see more than we do as spectators? This week, Alyssa and Haley welcome Vicky Holland onto the show to answer all of these questions.
Adding to her professional career as a triathlete, Vicky is now commentating on races like Sub8, the Collins Cup, and much more. She shares what it's like to voice her opinions on live tv, how she chooses her language, and what it's like to be called the triathlon "expert". The duo also discusses Vicky's recent pregnancy, and how she feels this will impact her future racing.
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Sep 1, 2022
Back to Back with Amy VanTassel (S17E33)
Amy VanTassel is the QUEEN of racing. 'Back-to-back Ironmans, mix a gravel race in between' kind of racing. This week, Haley and Alyssa talk to Amy VanTassel about her love of racing and how she keeps up the pace.
Amy is a professional athlete well known for her win at Ultraman Israel. Racing both Ultramans and Ironmans, Amy tells us how she juggles the differences between these two races and manages to train for both. The trio talks about her win in Israel and the challenges that came with it. It turns out, no one expected a woman to win that race.
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Aug 25, 2022
Taking the Win (S17E32)
Have you heard the big news? Cause we sure have! Haley Chura, our beloved co-host, has taken the win at Ironman Mont Tremblant. Woooooohooo! AND, yes there's more, Alyssa completed a 5-day adventure race in the Scottish wilderness which included breaching whales and climbing waterfalls.
This week, because there is so much to cover, we hear from Haley and Alyssa about all of the highs and lows of the past weeks. Recapping both of their races, we get the inside scoop on racing against dolphins and winning an Ironman.
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Aug 18, 2022
Bigger Than a Race with Kate Veronneau (S17E31)
According to Kate Veronneau, the energy during the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift was "overwhelming and palpable". People lined the streets of France to cheer on the women's peloton racing for the first time in 38 years. This week, Haley and Alyssa welcome Kate Veronneau to discuss all things Tour de France Femmes, and all things Zwift.
Kate is the Director of Women's Strategy at Zwift, and was one of the leading "brains" behind this year's women's peloton. The trio discusses the viewership of the race, and what this means for the future of women's cycling. Further, they unravel what it took to make this race happen, and how they are hoping to change the race over the next 3 years of Zwifts sponsorship.
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Aug 11, 2022
Pushing Farther with Leanda Cave & Jenny Fletcher (S17E30)
If you think an Ironman is long...you should try an Ultraman! An Ultraman takes place over three days and consists of 10km of swimming, 421 km of cycling, and 84km of running. That is no joke. This week, Haley and Alyssa talk to Leanda Cave and Jenny Fletcher. Leanda is a "retired" World Triathlon Champion and Ironman champion, with her career spanning over 18 years. Becoming a professional triathlete in 2010, Jenny Fletcher is an acclaimed Ironman winner.
This past month, Leanda raced Ultraman Canada with her close friend, Jenny Fletcher crewing along the way. Haley and Alyssa get the inside scoop of Leanda's race, and what it was like for Jenny to support her friend through such a grueling endeavor.
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Aug 4, 2022
Finding Balance with Chi Pham (S17E29)
Nowadays, it seems like everyone has the "Instagram dream". Having a large following, influence, sponsors, etc. Chi Pham had 130,000 followers...and deleted it all. Chi is a UX Designer at Google Earth and, of course, an Ironman Triathlete. Currently training for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Chi is an incredibly accomplished age-grouper.
Haley and Alyssa chat with Chi about all things training, the work-life balance, and of course - Instagram. While juggling triathlons, work, training, a master's degree, relationships, and 130,000 followers, Chi decided she needed to make a change. The trio discusses the pressures we put on ourselves, how we are defined by them, and how we can escape from them.
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Jul 28, 2022
IX: Turning up the Volume with Joan Cronan
Not to pick favorites, but here at Feisty - this is definitely a favorite. With almost 50 years of experience as an athletic director and inductions into seven different halls of fame, Joan Cronan has A LOT to say about Title IX and gender equity in sport. Graduating college in 1966, Joan was part of intercollegiate sports before women had the federal right to equally compete. This week, our co-host of Girls Gone Gravel, Kathryn Taylor, interviews Joan and asks her about what she calls "her journey."
Joan shares the story of her life so far, beginning at the age of twelve when she decided she was going to create change for women in athletics. To do so, in 1972 Joan made a cold call to the president of the College of Charleston and left his office as the women's basketball coach, volleyball coach, tennis coach and overall athletic director. From there, she made innumerable changes to women's athletics that will forever go down in history. If that isn't feisty, what is?
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Jul 21, 2022
IX: Changing the Game with Wendy Mink
We are overwhelmed with excitement to share the first episode of our limited Title IX series. This week, Haley Chura - co-host of Ironwomen - interviews the renowned Wendy Mink. Wendy is a professor of politics, women's and gender studies, as well as the daughter of the very first woman of color in congress - Patsy Mink. Patsy was the co-author of the Title IX legislation and paved the way for women's participation in sports.
Wendy shares her mother's journey and the reasons that prompted her to fight for change. Haley and Wendy discuss what Title IX was created for, and they give us the groundwork for the rest of the series.
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Jul 14, 2022
Celebrating the Climb with Alyssa and Haley (S17E28)
We celebrate a lot of wins on this podcast. But this week, we celebrate the wins of our very own - Alyssa and Haley. This past week has been racing central for the duo as Haley raced CLASH Watkins Glenn and Alyssa attempted the FKT of the New Hampshire 4000 footers. As expected, both Haley and Alyssa absolutely crushed their endeavours with Haley coming second at Watkins Glenn, and Alyssa getting that FKT.
The two discuss their races and the trials and tribulations they experienced. From unexpectedly hard climbs to a car falling off of a cliff, they persevered and the outcomes were worth it.
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Jul 7, 2022
The NYC Tri with Bec Wassner (S17E27)
As you may have heard from all of our Life Time ads, the iconic NYC triathlon is coming up! This month, thousands will take to the streets of Manhattan, and the Hudson River, to race in the city that truly never sleeps. To hear more about the course and the culture, Alyssa and Haley welcome Bec Wassner onto the show. Bec has been racing the NYC Tri for 20 years. She was the first New Yorker to win the race, and the first woman to win three races in a row.
Bec describes the NYC Tri as "hilly, challenging, and fair". She gives us the insider's scoop on the swim portion, and how the early morning current works to the advantage of the pros. Alyssa and Haley ask Bec about her race bucket list, and Bec shares what it's like to compete against her twin sister, Laurel Wassner.
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Jun 30, 2022
Getting the Shot with Deborah Castellanos (S17E26)
As triathlon enthusiasts, we see A LOT of amazing photos of athletes in all stages of their races. But how do these photos get taken? This week, Haley and Alyssa talk to Deborah Castellanos, a sports photographer focusing specifically on our favorite - endurance sports. Deborah most recently photographed the Ironman World Championships in St. George and tells us all about her day in that hot Utah sun.
Alyssa and Haley ask Deborah about her professional career, and how she ended up as an endurance sport photographer. Deborah speaks to both the pros and cons of being a woman in this male-dominated field and how her gender often creates an aspect of comfort in her shoots with other women. The trio delves into the actual logistics of photographing triathlons, and how Deborah is seemingly able to be in hundreds of places at once. We'll give you a hint - it involves an E-bike!
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Jun 23, 2022
The Fun Run with Jasmin Paris (S17E25)
Remember when Alyssa ran the Barkley Marathon? This week, Alyssa and Haley interview the woman who ran the most laps of this year's Barkley, completing what they call the "Fun Run" - 3 laps in less than 40 hours. Jasmin Paris is a fell running champion and ultramarathon runner. Jasmin is best known for her 2019 Spine Race win, during which she pumped breast milk for her daughter while taking intermittent breaks.
Alyssa and Haley ask Jasmin about what pushed her to get into fell running and adventure racing, how the sport has changed with motherhood, and what her future plans are. Jasmin gives us insight into what the Barkley was like for her and how she feels about her accomplishment. Finally, Jasmin shares her favorite European races that she thinks all Americans should try out!
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Jun 16, 2022
The Team Sport of Triathlon with Loren Ward and Lydia Dant (S17E24)
For the first time EVER, Ironwomen welcomes both the athlete AND the coach. To hear more about this unique relationship, Haley and Alyssa welcome both Lydia Dant and her coach, Loren Ward. Lydia is a professional triathlete, with her most recent win being at Ironman Lanzarote. Loren is a professional triathlon coach, sports massage therapist and personal trainer.
Lydia and Loren discuss what it takes to cross that finish line. They delve into the intricacies of triathlon, and what it means to be a part of this solo sport. While triathlon can often feel isolating, Loren encourages all of her athletes to have a shared enthusiasm for supporting one another's journey. Lydia tells Haley and Alyssa about her most recent win in Lanzarote, and how just "enjoying the day" helped her win.
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Jun 9, 2022
Trailer: IX Voices for Title IX Powered by InsideTracker - Women's Performance
Feisty Media Presents: IX Voices for Title IX Powered by InsideTracker. Listen to this trailer, where Sara and Selene tell us what to expect for this exclusive series. To be released on June 16th, just days before the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the series will investigate the ways in which Title IX did and did not represent a cultural shift for women in sport.
The nine-episode series will feature in-depth interviews with women who lived through the cultural shift that Title IX represented, including icons like Joan Benoit, the first winner of the women’s Olympic marathon; Marianne Martin, the first woman to win the Tour De France Feminine; Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon; as well as athletic directors and athletes who continue to press for change today.
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Jun 9, 2022
Finish Line Focus with Ahalya Lettenberger (S17E23)
Usually, you just get one interview...but this week? Three! We know that many of you have been following the Unbound Gravel Races that happened in Emporia last week, so this week we were able to grab a couple of interviews from our friends over at Girls Gone Gravel, to air for you! Kathryn Taylor first chats to Heather Jackson who recently raced in the Ironman World Championships, and says that she used the championships for "preparation" for her Unbound race. Kathryn then catches up with Rach McBride, the first non-binary athlete to complete the 200-mile gravel race!
But this is NOT ALL! Haley and Alyssa have an in-depth discussion with Ahalya Lettenberger. Ahalya is a professional swimmer, Tokyo Paralympic silver medalist, and undergraduate student. The trio discusses what it is like to juggle so many things at once, and how Ahalya feels about her journey to where she is today. Ahalya is known for her sprint finishes, and Haley asks her about these moments and the emotions that come…
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Jun 2, 2022
The Push to the Finish with Lauren Parker (S17E22)
This is a BIG week for Ironwomen. 1. Haley and Alyssa have the most heartwarming and open conversation with Lauren Parker, and 2. Haley FINALLY gets a quick interview in with Kat Matthews leading up to her Sub8 race happening this weekend. TWO pros, one episode. Get your popcorn folks, it's a goodie.
Lauren Parker is a two-time para-triathlon world champion. She shares how she feels about her race this past month at St. George, which as we have heard from many, was incredibly challenging - and Lauren did it all with her arms. Using a handcycle for the bike, a race chair for the run, and of course, swimming - Lauren shares the highs and lows of this day. Haley and Alyssa also get to ask Lauren about her silver finish at the Tokyo Paratriathlon, in which Lauren was beaten by less than a second in a sprint finish.
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May 26, 2022
The Covid Woes with Sarah Karpinski (S17E21)
Let's be real. Covid sucks! These days, it is not easy to get to the start line 100% healthy. Living within a pandemic is hard, and it can make training and competing that much harder. This week, Haley and Alyssa talk to Sarah Karpinski. Sarah is a professional triathlete (of course!), and someone that Haley and Alyssa would call a "long-timer". Beginning her journey with triathlon in 2012, Sarah has worked her way up to becoming pro as of 2019.
Beginning a professional triathlete career only a year before a global pandemic is definitely unfortunate timing, and Sarah shares with Haley and Alyssa what the pandemic has looked like for her. Recently, Sarah had to pull out of Ironman Texas after getting covid following Oceanside 70.3. Sarah talks about what it has felt like to not be able to train as usual, and what her journey has been to get back to her peak performance.
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May 19, 2022
Behind the Scenes with Alicia Kaye (S17E20)
Do you ever wonder how triathlon races are planned? How the length is decided, the setting, and how it is captured on video, etc.? Professional triathlete turned director of professional athletes for CLASH endurance, Alicia Kaye, discusses her history with athletics as well as her role with CLASH. CLASH creates races for both professional athletes and age groupers, and makes these races accessible for viewers to spectate virtually. Haley gets the behind-the-scenes sneak peek into CLASH races, and the inside scoop on what is yet to come.
But that is not all! Finally, we get an update on Haley and Alyssa's most recent races. The two discuss the highs and lows of both St. George and The Longest Day Adventure Race.
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May 12, 2022
The Mailbag Episode (S17E19)
Triathlon and Covid? Imposter syndrome? Struggling to recover from a crash? This week we bring you 40 whole minutes of Alyssa Godesky's wisdom. What more could a girl ask for?
As Haley recovers from the brutal yet rewarding St. George World Championship course, Alyssa answers mailbag questions brought to Ironwomen by our very own listeners. Alyssa discusses the Covid woes that come from being an athlete and relying on your body, the fear that comes along with a crash, how to tackle imposter syndrome, and much more. If you want to ask Alyssa and Haley your own question, please send them an email at ironwomenpodcast@gmail.com.
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May 5, 2022
Ironman World Championship: The Preshow with Dede Griesbauer (S17E18)
It is race week! We are FILLED with excitement as our very own Haley Chura prepares for the Ironman World Championship in St.George, Utah. To start the show, Alyssa gets the rundown on all things Utah world champ, which is quite different from the usual Kona setting.
Alyssa and Haley chat with Dede Griesbauer, 3X Ironman World Champion, and 2022 Ironman World Championship previewer. Dede shares her prediction for this week’s race and discusses the impact the pandemic will have. With the news of Laura Phillip having covid, the race predictions are extremely up in the air. We, of course, are cheering for Haley!
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Apr 28, 2022
On the Move with Carrie Lester (S17E17)
Ironwomen - you heard it here first, we love Carrie Lester! Carrie is an Australian Professional Triathlete, Ironman Champion, and coach to many other pro-athletes. In this interview, Carrie gets open with Alyssa and Haley about her journey as a triathlete. With her husband as her coach, Carrie shares what it feels like to train in this dynamic, and develop as a professional athlete.
The trio discuss the pros and cons of training camps, and what the training environment can do for athletes. Not only does Carrie compete and coach, but she is also competing against her own athletes! For now, Carrie is taking a break from competition and is working on starting a family.
You can follow Carrie on Instagram @carrieelester and view her coaching website at www.kiscoaching.com/
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Apr 21, 2022
Going the Distance with Ashleigh Gentle (S17E16)
With the shifts that came with a global pandemic, we’ve noticed that many athletes have been changing their sport. Ashleigh Gentle is one of those athletes. This week Haley and Alyssa are talking to Ashleigh - an Australian Triathlete that until recently has mostly focused her career on short course Olympic races. Ashleigh competed in both the 2016 and 2021 Olympics, and this year has begun her journey in non-draft middle-distance racing. Of course, making Alyssa and Haley very excited!
The trio dives deep into Ashleigh's current season, including all of the highs and lows. Despite her fiance being detained at the border (and sent back to Australia!), resulting in them not being able to compete at the Couples Triathlon, Ashleigh has had a successful season so far. Competing in CLASH Miami - which she won, Ashleigh then went on to get 4th at the Oceanside 70.3. Talk about starting off strong!
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Apr 14, 2022
Norwegian Insight with Lotte Miller (S17E15)
How do we create a culture of camaraderie within Triathlon? Find motivation, while also not aligning our self-worth with our results? This week on the pod, Haley talks with Lotte Miller - Norwegian Triathlon extraordinaire.
Representing Norway in the 2020 summer Olympics, Lotte has been swimming at an elite level since she was 13. Lotte has most recently been recognized for the support she gave fellow competitor, Claire Belanger, at the Tokyo Olympics. In a video that went viral, you can hear Lotte saying, “you are a f***ing fighter!”.
Lotte discusses her perception of camaraderie in sport, and how she finds the motivation that she says she “owes herself”. Further, Haley asks Lotte about Norwegian sports culture and what it means to win.
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Apr 7, 2022
On-Road vs. Off-Road with Samantha Kingsford (S17E14)
This week on the show, Haley and Alyssa talk with Samantha Kingsford. Samantha is one of the fastest elites in all of Xterra, winning three majors on the world tour in 2019 - and getting the Xterra Pan American Tour Title. She recently finished fourth in CLASH Miami after participating in the couple's Triathlon.
Samantha talks about her experience starting road racing as an Xterra professional. While Alyssa and Haley make some good arguments - Samantha seems pretty set on off-roading. Further, she discusses what it is like to be a professional athlete in New Zealand during a pandemic and the horrors of a hotel quarantine with only 30-minutes of outdoor time each day.
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Mar 31, 2022
Become a Lifer with Jess Smith (S17E13)
This week on Ironwomen, Haley and Alyssa chat with Jess Smith. Jess is a professional triathlete, winner of the Amateur 70.3 World Championships, coach, and mother. As Jess describes herself, she is a lifer. She will be that woman you see sprinting across that finish line at 90 years old.
Jess shares just how she got to where she is today - from her first triathlon to her most recent race. She tells us about the importance of role models, and what it means to her to be a role model for others. Haley and Alyssa ask the hard-hitting questions, delving into the experience of pregnancy and motherhood as a professional athlete.
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Mar 24, 2022
Rookie Mistakes with Mary Cain (S17E12)
This week on Ironwomen, we discuss the joys of winning and the joy of losing. Haley shares her experience winning the Challenge Puerto Varas race this past weekend, while Mary Cain - our special guest, could barely get her helmet on at the Claremont Triathlon.
Mary Cain is a professional middle-distance runner who got her start in athletics very early on in life. Cain is the youngest person to ever represent the U.S. at the Track and Field World Championship and was deemed the fastest girl of her generation. Trying something new, Cain recently attempted her very first triathlon, and in her words, “did everything wrong”. Coming 23rd, she gives us a debrief on what it is like to try something new and the joy that can come from releasing expectations and just having fun.
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Mar 17, 2022
The Barkley Marathons with Alyssa Godesky (S17E11)
This week on the show, Ironwomen has a VERY special guest. Our very own Alyssa Godesky has just recently attempted the Barkley Marathons, and will be sharing all of the trials and tribulations of this gnarly route.
Barkley is designated as an “Ultramarathon Trail Race” that spans 100 miles and has a time limit of 60 hours. With around 16,500m of vertical climb, it is understandable why not a single runner was able to finish the entire course this year.
Alyssa gives us the run-down of the marathon from start to finish. Beginning with the check-in process, she talks about everything from the “human sacrifice” to why her legs are incredibly itchy.
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Mar 17, 2022
Better Than Before with Ali Brauer (S17E10)
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa are joined by professional triathlete Ali Brauer. Ali is a member of the JP Elite Triathlon Team, a “daily training environment” squad based in New Hampshire. The team lives and trains together for most of the year, and she gives us an inside look at what that kind of intensive squad life is like.
The daughter of an elite runner an and elite swimmer, Ali grew up playing all kinds of sports, and she was both a swimmer and runner during her undergrad in college. After taking some time away from sport while doing her masters, Ali found triathlon while doing her PhD at Colorado University in Boulder. As her passion for triathlon grew, Ali realized that she was more drawn to sport than she was to academia, and she decided to pursue professional triathlon full time.
As a bonafide overachiever, Ali opens up about burnout, subsequent injuries, and how she was able to overcome the mental and physical fallout of burning the candle at both ends. Sh…
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Mar 3, 2022
Chasing Triathlon with Rachel Olson (S17E9)
This week on the show Haley & Alyssa are chatting with professional triathlete Rachel Olson. Rachel grew up as a competitive swimmer, but after her collegiate swimming years she transitioned into triathlon. After a breakout season in 2019 as a professional with several top 5 finishes at the 70.3 distance, Rachel battled a knee injury that kept her from training and racing at full capacity for almost two years. But after a successful surgery to repair her knee Rachel is ready to make her 2022 race debut this weekend at the Couples Championship Triathlon in St. Petersburg Florida. This inaugural championship will feature 14 pro triathlete couples, who will be racing for a first place prize of $100k. Each partner will race a super sprint distance consisting of a 400m swim, 10 mile bike and 5km run. Rachel is an organizer of the event, and she gives us the behind the scenes scoop of how it all came together.
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Feb 24, 2022
Stay Focussed with Sara Perez Sala (S17E8)
This week on the show, Haley and Alyssa bring us an interview with Spanish professional triathlete Sara Perez Sala. Sara has been racing on the WTS circuit for almost 10 years, but she burst onto the long course scene last year with her 4th place finish at Challenge Miami, and 2nd place finish at the Challenge Championships in Slovakia.
A life-long athlete, Sara swam for her country as a breaststroker in the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Shortly after, she switched to triathlon and fell in love with the sport. As a professional athlete that also works full time, she talks about how she fits in her training, and why it is important to her to take an off-season break to let her body rest. Sara is an athlete that is not afraid to take on new challenges, and through her career she has also raced cyclocross, BMX, road cycling, and time trials on the bike. Sara also shares why she feels like having non-athletic parents has allowed her to thrive and follow her own path as an athlete, and her fa…
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Feb 17, 2022
Quiet Confidence with Flora Duffy (S17E7)
On this week’s episode Alyssa & Haley are chatting with Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy. In the world of triathlon Flora is one that needs little introduction, but her long list of accolades include being a 4-time Olympian, gold medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, WCTS World Champion, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, and 6-time Xterra World Champion.
Flora speaks candidly about her experience at the Games, and talks through the weeks, months, and years of preparation that lead her to a gold medal. Hailing from the small island nation of Bermuda, Flora talks about what it was like to feel the weight of her country’s hope for their first ever Olympic gold medal, and how she was able to reframe the feelings of pressure and expectation to those of support and pride. Flora also gives us an insider’s breakdown of the race in Tokyo, from pre race jitters to bike course tactics.
Flora competed in her first Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. After over a decade string…
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Feb 10, 2022
Every Woman Deserves Performance with Sara Gross, Dr. Stacy Sims, Selene Yeager & Jamila Gale Agans (S17E6)
This week we are bringing you a special episode - the live launch of Feisty Media’s newest production; the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast.
We have observed that there is A LOT of B.S. information out there for women coming from the fitness and health industries, which gets even worse as we age. Because of this, we saw the need to bring trusted information to women so we can feel and perform our best.
The launch of the Women's Performance Podcast features host Sara Gross, with three change-makers, movers, and shakers in the women's performance space - Dr. Stacy Sims, Selene Yeager, and Jamila Gale-Agans.
They discuss multiple topics around performance and dive deep in order to provide solid information and access to resources for active women, coaches, parents, race directors, and companies.
* Stacy Sims provides perspective on the biggest changes in her field of research, and what new directions she is seeing that will help women.
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Feb 3, 2022
Breaking Records with Sara Svensk (S17E5)
This week on the IronWomen Podcast, Haley and Alyssa are chatting with Swedish professional triathlete and medical doctor Sara Svensk. Sara raced her first triathlon in 2014, by 2015 she won her age group at the ITU Long course world championship and at the 70.3 distance national championship in Sweden. With her quick rise to the top of the age group ranks, Sara decided to make the jump to professional racing in 2016. Since then, Sara has amassed numerous podium and top ten finishes at both the Ironman and 70.3 distances, including numerous wins in 2019. After this incredible year, Sara was poised to make an even bigger splash in 2020. However, with the disruption of races and facing a global pandemic Sara made the decision to return to practicing medicine full time in 2020 where she felt she was most needed.
Even with the break in racing, Sara knew she would return to taking on the pro ranks. After a bout of COVID-19 and ensuing cardiac complications, Sara’s return to racing was…
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Jan 27, 2022
Fueling Your Best Self with Elizabeth Inpyn (S17E4)
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa sit down with triathlete and Certified Sports Nutritionist Elizabeth Inpyn. She is the founder of INPYN, a nutrition coaching company that provides support for athletes of all levels to reach their athletic and wellness goals. Elizabeth studied chemistry and biology at UC Santa Barbara, where she also swam and played water polo at the collegiate level. After college she was given a bike as a birthday gift, this sparked her interest in triathlon and she has been in love with the sport ever since.
While training with her triathlon club, Elizabeth noticed that there was a lot of misinformation being shared about nutrition that didn’t make sense to her on a scientific level. This prompted her to go back to school and earn her Masters in Health Science and become a certified sports nutritionist through the ISSN. Through her nutritional coaching at INPYN, Elizabeth focuses on creating fueling and nutrition practices that will support health, wellne…
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Jan 20, 2022
Chasing Dreams with Manami Iijima (S17E3)
On this week’s episode Haley and Alyssa catch up with professional triathlete Manami Iijima. Manami was born in Japan, but has spent most of her life on the island of Guam. After two years without racing, Manami traveled to the US in the fall of 2021 to race 70.3 Oceanside and 70.3 Indian Wells, finishing 8th and 15th respectively. In between the two races Manami had to make the long trip back to Guam, but for a worthy reason; to attend a ceremony that granted her naturalized citizenship in Guam. Manami is hoping to be the first person ever to represent Guam in triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, and becoming a citizen was one of the first steps in this process. This year she also plans to compete on the Continental Cup and WTS circuits to earn points toward her Olympic qualification.
A veteran of the 70.3 distance, Manami talks about how her training is adapting toward getting ready to take on short course racing. She tells us what she likes about the short course forma…
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Jan 13, 2022
The Joy of Adventure with Quinn Brett (S17E2)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley are chatting with adventurer and multi record-breaking athlete Quinn Brett. Quinn grew up as a competitive swimmer, and she dabbled in road triathlon before finding her love for outdoor adventures sports like mountain running, climbing and off-road triathlon. In 2017 while climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, Quinn fell over 100 feet and suffered a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She talks about how this life-changing injury has impacted the ways in which she is able to recreate in the outdoors, and how it has inspired her to advocate for people with disabilities to have better access to public lands. Quinn works for the National Parks Service, and after her injury she became the organizations first ever Wilderness Accessibility Coordinator. She describes her role, and talks about what we all can do to ensure both access and sustainability of public lands remains a priority for many years to come.
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Jan 6, 2022
Stronger Together: Protecting the Planet in 2022 and Beyond with Finn van der Aar (S17E1)
On our first episode of 2022, Haley and Alyssa are welcoming a special guest; surfer, marine scientist, and climate activist Finn van der Aar. Finn is a marine mammal observer and scientist in her home country of Ireland. She talks about what her job entails, and how that puts her on the front line of observing the effects of climate change. As a surfer and swimmer, Finn is an all around lover of the ocean. She gives us some of her best tips on the small changes we can all make this year to move toward more earth-friendly practices whether at home, out training, or on the race course.
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Dec 30, 2021
**REBROADCAST** Follow Your Own Path with Taylor Knibb (S15E12)
On this week’s show Alyssa and Haley welcome back triathlete and Olympian, Taylor Knibb. Taylor, along with her teammates, recently won a silver medal in the triathlon mixed team relay at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She tells us about her Olympic experience in both the team and individual events, what she did in the days between the two events, and how she felt about her Olympic debut.
Taylor wasted no time jumping back into racing, competing at Boulder 70.3 the weekend after The Games, and finishing a very impressive second place in her first ever 70.3 race. She will be keeping her race streak going at WTS races in Montreal and Edmonton over the next two weekends and then heading to Europe for more action. Along with her action-packed upcoming schedule, Taylor talks about a few of her long term goals in the sport and where she hopes to be heading in the future.
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Dec 23, 2021
**REBROADCAST** Embrace the Uncomfortable with Clarice Lorenzini (S15E5)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley chat with rookie professional triathlete Clarice Lorenzini. Clarice qualified for her pro card at Ironman Florida in 2020 and raced her first race as a professional at Ironman Tulsa this spring. After a not-so-perfect start to the race, she tells us how she dug deep to get through the tough bike course and run her way through the field to an impressive 11th place finish.
Clarice identifies as Filipino-American, and is just the second ever female professional that is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI). She speaks about how her upbringing influenced her training and pursuit of professional triathlon, and tells us why it is important to her to use her platform to be a role model for young girls in the AIPI community. Clarice also gives suggestions on how we can be better allies to support the AAPI community, both in sport and in our broader communities.
Clarice lives in Virginia Beach, and will be racing Rev 3 Williamsburg this coming weekend.…
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Dec 16, 2021
Be Kind To Yourself with Rachel Zilinskas (S16E15)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley are chatting with newly minted professional triathlete, and PhD student Rachel Zilinskas. After a super successful start to the year in the age group ranks including age group wins at Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Rachel decided to make the jump up to the professional ranks. She recently made her professional debut at Ironman Florida, finishing in an impressive 8th place on a very tough day.
With her success in the age group ranks, Rachel had earned a spot to compete at the 2021 Ironman World Championships. With the postponement of the event, Rachel made the decision to forego competing as an age group athlete at the World Championships so that she could pursue her professional career. She talks through that decision, and why it was important for her as an athlete to take her pro card and find new challenges.
Rachel had an impressive career as an elite swimmer in high school and college, until a shoulder injury sideli…
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Dec 9, 2021
Consistency is Key with Grace Thek (S16E14)
On this week’s episode Haley & Alyssa welcome back Australian pro triathlete Grace Thek, who recently finished 5th at the 2021 Indian Wells Ironman 70.3. We last heard from Grace back in February of 2018 as a newly minted pro. Since then she has had several wins and podium finishes at the 70.3 distance. In 2021 Grace decided to transition to a full time professional athlete, leaving behind her job as a physical therapist in Australia to focus on training, racing, and recovery. She talks about why this was the right decision for her at this point in her career, and what has changed in her day-to-day life since switching to a full time athlete.
As an international athlete Grace has travelled all over the globe to train and race. She talks about the ups and downs of this on the go lifestyle, especially during the last 18 months. Grace is also a self-proclaimed foodie, and she talks about some of the best food stops she’s had around the world while travelling for races.
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Dec 2, 2021
NCAA National Championship Recap with Kira Gupta-Baltazar, Hannah Henry & Alexe Coursol (S16E13)
This week on the podcast, Haley & Alyssa bring us two great interviews to recap the NCAA Triathlon National Championships that took place in Tempe, AZ on Saturday November 13. The first is with Kira Gupta-Baltazar, a Canadian athlete competing for the University of San Francisco, who was the champion of the Division 1 National Championship race. Kira’s first place finish also helped her USF team clinch the second place spot in the team competition behind Arizona State University. Hira talks about her action-packed race season that was capped off with her win at NCAA Nationals.
The second interview is with Hannah Henry and Alexe Coursol. The pair are two members of the National Championship winning Arizona State University triathlon team. Hannah finished second in the championship race this year, and Alexe was the top freshman, finishing in 7th place. Their impressive finishes helped the ASU team capture the national championship title for the 5th year in a row.
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Nov 25, 2021
Behind the Lens with Holly Charles (S16E12)
On this week’s episode Alyssa & Haley chat with the photographer and videographer Holly Charles. Holly is the sister of last week’s guest, professional triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay, and she has been at the helm of the Charles-Barclay media team for the last two years, creating videos and capturing the perfect Instagram photos to highlight Lucy’s hardwork and success on and off the race course. A true artist, Holly studied fine art in university. She talks about the transition from analog photography to digital work and videography now that she is working in endurance sport media. Holly gives us her behind the scenes scoop on all of the work that goes into getting the perfect shot as well as filming, editing and producing videos for the Team Charles-Barclay YouTube Channel. Plus, she also gives us a few tips on how to get that perfect Insta-worthy shot of both yourself and your furry friends!
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Nov 18, 2021
Always Learning with Lucy Charles-Barclay (S16E11)
This week on the show Alyssa & Haley are joined by professional triathlete and 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay. Lucy had an incredibly busy race schedule in 2021, competing across many distances and disciplines from Olympic Trials in swimming, to Ironman and sprint distance triathlons, and even a local 10k. She explains how she approaches each race with the mindset that embraces learning from new experiences, and hopes that by jumping into new things it will help to make her a better triathlete.
Lucy recently competed in the World Triathlon Championship sprint race in Abu Dhabi, finishing a very impressive 12th amongst a stacked field of short course superstars. She gives us a recap of the race, including how she dealt with the scorching heat, and also gives some of her insider tips for age group athletes who are heading to Abu Dhabi for the ITU Age Group World Championships next year.
In the lead-up to the 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Lucy and her te…
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Nov 11, 2021
NCAA Triathlon National Championship Preview with Kinsey Laine (S16E10)
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa welcome back professional triathlete and NCAA triathlon coach Kinsey Lane. Kinsey is the Head Coach of the women’s triathlon team at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO. The last time we heard from Kinsey was in January 2020 and she was just getting geared up for her own 2020 race season. While the pandemic put a halt on her own racing aspirations, she used the opportunity to dive head first into her head coach role at Colorado Mesa. She talks about this pivot from professional athlete to coach, and what she loves about coaching athletes at the collegiate level.
Kinsey and her team are heading to Arizona this weekend for the NCAA Collegiate National Championships. She breaks down the NCAA qualification process, and gives us a behind the scenes look at what sort of training and racing strategy she uses with her athletes.
You can find more info on the NCAA Collegiate National Championship race at:
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Nov 4, 2021
If You Can See It You Can Be It with Pâmella Oliveira (S16E9)
This week on the podcast Haley & Alyssa catch up with Brazilian professional triathlete and two-time Olympian Pâmella Oliveira. Pâmella got her start in endurance sport as a young swimmer whose talent was recognized by her swim coach. She talks about growing up as an athlete in Brazil, and why she chose to stay focussed on short course racing to compete at the Olympics in her home country before switching over to long course/
Pâmella was just part of the Mulheres Do Tri experience, a program that aims to engage women in triathlon at all levels in Brazil. She believes that by showing women what is possible she can inspire them to chase their own dreams.
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Oct 28, 2021
Dream Big with Ruth Brennan Morrey, PhD (S16E8)
On this week’s episode, Haley & Alyssa welcome back sport psychologist and former professional triathlete, Ruth Brennan Morrey, PhD. Ruth has a masters degree in Athletic Counseling/Sport Psychology, a PhD in Counseling Psychology, and a mindset coaching certification from Positive Performance Mindset Coach Academy. Since retiring from professional sport, Ruth has launched RBM Performance Coaching, mental skills performance coaching to help athletes build mental skills and character hardiness to discover joy, purpose, and true potential in sport and life.
Wanting to give back to her athletic community, Ruth describes how she shifted her mindset during the pandemic to use her extensive education to inspire other athletes to inspire others to dream big and find their own path. She explains why she believes it is important for athletes to make time for mentals skills training each day, just as they would for physical training. Ruth describes her three pillars of mental skills and the i…
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Oct 21, 2021
Resilience with Fiona Moriarty (S16E7)
This week on the IronWomen Podcast Haley and Alyssa are chatting with professional triathlete Fiona Moriarty. Fiona made her Ironman pro debut at Ironman Florida in 2020 finishing in 5th place among a stacked field. She has her sights on the IMFL start line again this year and talks to us about her training leading up to the event. She also gives a few insider tips for folks signed up for the race in 2021.
Fiona’s Irish roots provided her with a unique sporting background growing up. She tells us how her busy schedule as a kid, along with her ability to stay calm and problem solve in any situation has helped her thrive as a professional triathlete.
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Oct 14, 2021
Happiness Mindset with Nikki Bartlett (S16E6)
On this week’s episode Haley and Alyssa welcome back professional triathlete Nikki Bartlett. Nikki is fresh off a second place finish at Lanzarote 70.3. She gives us all of the details about how her race unfolded, talks about her training days in Lanzarote, and what she loves most about training and racing on the island. Nikki was a guide to paratriathlete Alison Peasgoodat the Paralympics in Tokyo this past summer, she shares her pride for the pair’s impressive 4th place finish despite many difficulties leading into the Games.
At 34, Nikki is truly just getting started in her career as a pro triathlete. Along with her coach and partner, she is building her career on what will make her happiest, healthiest and have the most fun in the long run. We think this is a perfect secret sauce to long term success!
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Oct 7, 2021
Embrace the Journey with Tara Grosvner (S16E5)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley are chatting with rookie pro triathlete Tara Grosvner. Tara made the leap up to the pro ranks in 2019 after quickly progressing through the age group field in the seasons prior. She talks about her decision to get her pro card, and how different it is racing as an elite. Tara has had a busy season of racing in 2021, including four top 10 finishes at the Ironman and 70.3 distances, and a Kona qualification slot at Ironman Tulsa.
Tara didn’t grow up as an athlete, she found sport later in life after her boss suggested she should seek out a healthier lifestyle. This started with a goal to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, training with a local climbing group in London on the weekends, and has now evolved to her becoming a full-time professional athlete. Tara talks through the evolution of her athletic career, and explains how things have changed for her since becoming a full time athlete and hiring a coach this summer.
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Sep 30, 2021
Racing For Gold with Kendall Gretsch (S16E4)
On this week’s episode, Haley & Alyssa are joined by Paralympic Gold medalist Kendall Gretsch. Kendall fought her way to a gold medal in the women’s Paratriathlon Wheelchair (PTWC), winning the race in its Paralympic debut by just one second in an exciting sprint finish. She tells us what was going through her mind in those moments of the race, breaks down her race tactics, and shares how she prepared both mentally and physically for the race. Kendall has been competing in Paratriathlon since 2012, with Tokyo 2020 being the first time that her race classification was included in the Paralympics, she expresses how she felt that her gold medal was an effort from both herself and her team that was nine years in the making.
The Games in Tokyo were not the first for Kendall, she also competed at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics in biathlon and nordic skiing, winning gold in both events. With the 2022 winter Paralympics slated to start in just a few months, Kendall details how sh…
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Sep 23, 2021
Be Tough, Stay Patient with Jeanni Metzler (S16E3)
This week on the podcast Haley & Alyssa get the full run down on the 70.3 World Championships from the second place finisher Jeanni Metzler. Jeanni gives us all of the details on the race, what it feels like to be on the second step of the podium at the world champs, and how she is recovering from racing the gruelling course in St. George. Her incredible run strength gave her an edge on this course, and she passed American Taylor Knibb on the run to move into second place, and managed to push out a 10-second lead over her speedy training partner. Jeannie talks about her friendship with Knibb, and how they push each other to be their best.
Jeannie had success at the 70.3 worlds in 2017 & 2018, then in 2019 she decided to try her hand at the Ironman distance. She talks about her race in Kona in 2019, what she learned from racing Ironman, and why she decided to switch back to focusing on the 70.3 distance. Jeanni also gives us a few tips on preparing and training for a hilly run course.…
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Sep 16, 2021
70.3 World Championship Preview with Emily Cocks (S16E2)
On this week’s episode Alyssa and Hale catch up with retired pro triathlete and former co-host of the Triathlon Preview Show podcast Emily Cocks. She joins us to give her insider scoop on the upcoming Ironman 70.3 World Championship race, and the three discuss everything from water temperatures, to wave start times, to bike course profiles. With the ups and downs of the 2021 season they speculate on who may or may not be toeing the line in St. George this Saturday, and how the race may play out. As always in our preview shows, Alyssa, Haley and Emily give their top picks for the podium in this weekend's race. You can watch the live race coverage at facebook.com/IRONMANnow
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Sep 9, 2021
Running to the Top with Tamara Jewett (S16E1)
This week on the podcast Haley and Alyssa chat with professional triathlete and lawyer Tamara Jewett. Tamara is fresh off a win at Timberman 70.3 where she posted a blistering 1:14 half marathon to run her way onto the top step of the podium. After bursting onto the 70.3 pro scene in 2019, Tamara was poised to have an all star season in 2020, but she tells us how she made the most of the year off 70.3 racing and still managed to squeeze in some events close to home in Canada.
Tamara was a track athlete at the University of Toronto, and we hear about her post-collegiate transition from running to triathlon. She speaks openly about her struggles with chronic injuries and an eating disorder during her years on the track, and gives advice for coaches that may have athletes facing the same challenges.
Haley gives us a breakdown of the Ironman 70.3 Worlds course in St. George, and we hear how Alyssa’s mountain bike skills are coming along!
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Sep 2, 2021
Training & Racing With Type 1 Diabetes with Alicia Allen & Lauren Dahlin (S15E15)
This week on the podcast Haley and Alyssa are joined by two special guests, triathletes Alicia Allen and Lauren Dahlin. Triathlon is not the only thing the two have in common, they are also both Type 1 Diabetics. We hear from each of them about their diabetes diagnoses, how their lives have changed since then, and also how they manage their diabetes while training and racing. Both accomplished age group triathletes, Lauren and Alicia weigh in on how races, event organizers and race directors can improve their events to make them more accessible to those with Type 1 Diabetes. Although they only recently met, the two triathletes share a common goal of showing other women with Type 1 Diabetes what is possible for them.
We also hear about Haley’s whirlwind trip to Samorin, Slovakia, which was capped off with her third place finish at the Challenge Championships! Way to go Haley!
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Aug 26, 2021
Inside the Collins Cup with Belinda Granger (S15E14)
On this week’s episode Alyssa and Haley bring us a special conversation with Belinda Granger, live from the PTO Collins Cup opening ceremonies in Samorin, Slovakia. They chat with Belinda about the innovative format of the race, captains’ strategies in picking matchups, and what to expect from the course in Samorin. We also hear Belinda’s inside scoop on the rules, timing, and tactics of the race, and she gives an in-depth breakdown of each of the 6 women’s matchups. If you’re interested in the Collins Cup this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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Aug 19, 2021
Paralympic Preview with Jamie Whitmore (S15E13)
This week on the IronWomen podcast Haley & Alyssa are joined by Paralympic cyclist Jamie Whitmore just days before she sets off for Tokyo. With so many changes to the paracycling schedule in 2020, Jamie was selected as an alternate for the US Paralympic Cycling team but was not able to secure a spot for The Games until just a couple of weeks ago. She talks about how she was able to stay motivated to train for an event that she wasn’t even sure she would compete at, and also breaks down the Paralympic qualification process.
Jamie is the defending gold medalist in the women’s Paralympic road cycling, and silver medalist in the 3k pursuit on the track. She tells us what it is like to come into The Games as a defending champion, and how her preparation for this Games has been different than for Rio in 2016. We also get Jamie’s insights on who to watch for as medal contenders in the Paratriathlon events, and hear about some of the other events she is most looking forward to watching.…
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Aug 12, 2021
Follow Your Own Path with Taylor Knibb (S15E12)
On this week’s show Alyssa and Haley welcome back triathlete and Olympian, Taylor Knibb. Taylor, along with her teammates, recently won a silver medal in the triathlon mixed team relay at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She tells us about her Olympic experience in both the team and individual events, what she did in the days between the two events, and how she felt about her Olympic debut.
Taylor wasted no time jumping back into racing, competing at Boulder 70.3 the weekend after The Games, and finishing a very impressive second place in her first ever 70.3 race. She will be keeping her race streak going at WTS races in Montreal and Edmonton over the next two weekends and then heading to Europe for more action. Along with her action-packed upcoming schedule, Taylor talks about a few of her long term goals in the sport and where she hopes to be heading in the future.
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Aug 5, 2021
Define Your Own Success with Sarah Haskins (S15E11)
This week on the IronWomen podcast Alyssa and Haley catch up with retired pro triathlete and Olympian Sarah Haskins. The three break down the results of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Triathlon races, and Sarah reminisces about the first mixed relay she did when it was introduced back in 2009. With over 50 career wins as a professional triathlete, Sarah is one of the most decorated short course professionals from the US. She talks about the pressures that athletes face, especially at an Olympic Games, and how we can shift our mindset to see success outside of just winning a gold medal.
Sarah had a prolific career as a short course racer in the US on the LifeTime circuit and other national race series. She talks about her decision to stick closer to home to race these draft legal events, especially after having children, and how she was able to carve her own path to success outside of the traditional ITU schedule.
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Jul 29, 2021
Racing with Style with Laurel Wassner (S15E10)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley catch up with veteran pro triathlete Laurel Wassner. The three kick off the show with their reaction to the men’s and women’s Olympic Triathlon races, and Laurel talks about her unique tie to one of the men on the US Triathlon team.
Laurel began her career as a professional triathlete in 2008, and has raced all distances from sprint to Ironman. She talks about the changes that she has seen in the sport throughout her career, specifically those that have affected the female pro field the most.
Outside of her own athletic endeavours, Laurel is also a professional photographer and a coach with Team Wilpers, a Peloton training group. She gives us her best photo tips for Instagram, and also chats about how triathletes can integrate Peloton indoor workouts in to a triathlon training plan
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Jul 22, 2021
Find Joy with Emily Cameron (S15E9)
This week on the IronWomen Podcast, Haley and Alyssa are chatting with cyclist and former collegiate swimmer Emily Cameron. Emily just finished bike packing the Tour Divide, a 2700 mile route that follows the Great Divide Trail along the continental divide from the USA/Canada border all the way south to the Mexican border.
Emily had a decorated career as a collegiate swimmer at the University of Georgia, then transitioned into triathlon after college. After some early success in triathlon she decided to walk away from competitive sport. She talks through that decision, and why she has taken to ultra-endurance events as a way to explore and enjoy new places.
Alyssa and Haley also pick Emily’s brain for some of her Olympic picks in swimming, cycling and triathlon to get us all hyped for some Olympic fever!
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Jul 15, 2021
Chasing the Wind with Brandi Swicegood (S15E8)
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa chat with professional triathlete Brandi Swicegood. In 2018, Brandi left a 20-year career as a journalist to chase her dream of becoming a professional triathlete and set an example for her daughter. Brandi opens up about the financial and emotional stress of walking away from an established career and redefining her role as a mother and athlete. She qualified for her pro card in late 2019, and raced her first event as a pro at Ironman Cozumel at the end of that year. Like all of us, Brandi’s 2020 race plans were derailed. She talks about how the pandemic affected the start of her pro career, and the challenges of being a parent and training full time during the last 18 months.
This year, Brandi took to the trails and started racing Xterra off road triathlons. She tells us about how a date with her now husband got her started in mountain biking, and what she loves about the off-road format. Brandi also gives us some journalist’s insight on ho…
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Jul 8, 2021
Love the Race with Lenny Ramsey (S15E7)
On this week’s episode of the IronWomen Podcast, Alyssa and Haley catch up with professional triathlete Lenny Ramsey. Lenny also raced at Ironman Coeur d’Alene last weekend, and battled her way to an impressive 8th place finish despite feeling sick on the bike and run. She tells us about her heat management strategy for the race, and how she managed to keep herself mentally and physically in the race in tough conditions.
Lenny also recently raced at Ironman Tulsa, but had to pull out of the run due to swim induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). We hear about her experience with SIPE and how she managed the conditions while racing in Coeur d’Alene.
Lenny tells us about her foray into Zwift racing over the last year, and how that helped her stay prepped and motivated to get back to triathlon. She also fills us in on the action packed race schedule for the rest of the year, and why she loves living and training in Arkansas.
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Jul 1, 2021
LIVE From Coeur d’Alene with Haley & Alyssa (S15E6)
This week Haley & Alyssa are bringing us a very special in person recording live from Coeur d’Alene! First up is a pre-race check in. The pair celebrate actually getting to see each other IRL, give us the low-down on their pre-rae workouts and talk through their nutrition strategy for the bright and early 5am start. Then we get a post-race breakdown live from the finish area in which they fill us in on exactly how their days went out on the course, the highs and lows, and how they managed the scorching heat.
Thanks to our amazing hosts Haley & Alyssa for giving us this inside look into their races. The Feisty Tri community is so proud of you both!!
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Jun 24, 2021
Embrace the Uncomfortable with Clarice Lorenzini (S15E5)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley chat with rookie professional triathlete Clarice Lorenzini. Clarice qualified for her pro card at Ironman Florida in 2020 and raced her first race as a professional at Ironman Tulsa this spring. After a not-so-perfect start to the race, she tells us how she dug deep to get through the tough bike course and run her way through the field to an impressive 11th place finish.
Clarice identifies as Filipino-American, and is just the second ever female professional that is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI). She speaks about how her upbringing influenced her training and pursuit of professional triathlon, and tells us why it is important to her to use her platform to be a role model for young girls in the AIPI community. Clarice also gives suggestions on how we can be better allies to support the AAPI community, both in sport and in our broader communities.
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Jun 17, 2021
Going All In with Mollie Hebda (S15E4)
This week on the IronWomen podcast Haley and Alyssa are chatting with rookie pro triathlete Mollie Hedba. In her first season of professional racing Mollie has jumped in with both feet, racing back-to-back weekends in her first two pro races ever. She finished an impressive 11th at Texas 70.3 and 4th at Florida 70.3 just one week later.
Mollie is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, and she and Alyssa reminisce about how their experiences there led them on the path to professional triathlon. Mollie was a collegiate runner, and discovered triathlon in her college years as a way to cross train for running. But she tells about the community of triathletes she met in her post-college years while stationed in Japan as a Marine, and how this inspired her to pursue triathlon professionally. Mollie recently transitioned out of being a full-time Marine to focus on training and racing full time, and we hear about her plans for the rest of the 2021 race season.
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Jun 10, 2021
The Road to Tokyo with Grace Norman (S15E3)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley catch up with triathlete and Paralympian Grace Norman. In 2016, at just 18 year old, Grace was the first ever Paralympic Triathlon gold medalist when the event made its debut at The Games in Rio. A budding collegiate runner at the time, she also went on to win a bronze medal in the 400m in Rio just ONE DAY after claiming gold in Paratriathlon.
Grace is hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic games this year, and defend her title as champion. Fresh off a third place finish at WTS Leeds, she tells us how her training has been going during this unusual Paralympic year, and gives some insight on the USA Triathlon selection process for The Games.
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We also get the scoop on Alyssa’s race at the Two Rivers Adventure Race that she competed in over Memorial Day weekend, and get answers from a few listener mailbag questions!
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Jun 3, 2021
Level Up: The Future of Triathlon with Eva Solomon, Sika Henry & Kelly O'Mara (S15E2)
This week on the IronWomen podcast we are bringing you a special rebroadcast of the Future of Triathlon panel from the Feisty Level Up Summit. The panel features Kelly O’Mara, professional triathlete and Editor in Chief of Triathlete Magazine; Sika Henry, professional triathlete; and Eva Solomon, race director at the Michigan-based Epic Races. Haley and Alyssa chat with these three industry insiders about how they were affected by the global pandemic, the changes they have seen in the sport of triathlon in the last 14 months, and the things they anticipate will continue to change through 2021 and beyond.
Alyssa and Haley also take on a mailbag questions about defining failure and success as athletes, and we get a teaser about what Alyssa was up to in the woods this past weekend.
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May 27, 2021
Say No to Saddle Sores with Dr. Tori Fewell, OBGYN(S15E1)
This week on the show Haley & Alyssa are talking all things women’s health with Dr. Tori Fewell, OBGYN. Inspired by a mailbag question about how to prevent saddle sores, we take a deep dive into soft tissues health for cyclists, fertility, grooming, and returning to cycling after childbirth. She gives us some information about egg preservation for athletes who are interested in having children after their racing careers. Dr. Fewell also talks about some of the temporary effects on the menstrual cycle that she has seen in her patients after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. A triathlete and runner herself, Dr. Fewell gives us her best tips on how to keep our “saddle areas” happy and healthy so that we can all enjoy training and riding our bikes all season long.
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May 20, 2021
The Scoop on Tulsa with Jess Jones Lasley (S14E20)
First up on this week’s show Haley has a quick catchup with America pro triathlete Taylor Knibb, who is fresh off a win at WTS Yokohama this past weekend. Taylor’s victory there earned her a spot on the US Olympic Team and a ticket to compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. At age 23, Taylor is the youngest person to earn a spot on the US Olympic Triathlon squad. But with nearly a decade of racing under her belt, she is well-positioned to make a big splash at the Games this summer.
Next on the docket, Alyssa and Haley catch up with retired pro triathlete Jessica Jones Lasley from her home in Tulsa, OK for her inside scoop on the upcoming Ironman happening there this coming weekend (May 23). Although a recent bike crash has unfortunately taken Jess out of the race, she gives us a total run-through of what athletes can expect from this brand new Ironman course, as well as her picks for the pro podium.
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May 13, 2021
Enjoy the Process with Sophie Watts (S14E19)
On this week’s episode, Alyssa and Haley chat with professional triathlete Sophie Watts. Sophie made the move from short to long course racing this year, finishing 3rd at Galveston 70.3 and 7th at the St. George 70.3 last weekend. She tells us about what went into her decision to shift to long course racing, and how her career as a WTS racer has helped her as she transitions to longer distances.
Sophie grew up swimming and running competitively. She tells us how the ups and downs of her career as a collegiate athlete taught her to treat her body and mind with respect, and how sport has helped her develop in all areas of her life.
We also get Sophie’s inside scoop on travel tips and places to visit for those planning on heading to St. George this year for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.
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May 6, 2021
Transcending Sport with Erin Parisi (S14E18)
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa are speaking with big mountain climber and trans rights activist Erin Parisi. Erin is currently attempting to be the first openly transgender person to climb the 7 Summits, which involves climbing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. She is also the founder of the non-profit organization TranSending, which is dedicated to to the advancement of transgender rights throughout all aspects of society by promoting athletics as a platform of transgender awareness and inclusion. Erin talks with Haley and Alyssa about the importance of advocating for trans rights, providing role models for other transgender folks, and why she believes outdoor sports is such an important avenue for growth. She also gives us some of her best tips for getting our feet wet in the world of mountaineering.
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Apr 29, 2021
Keep Moving Forward with Heather Jackson (S14E17)
This week Alyssa and Haley catch up with professional triathlete and American Ironman record holder Heather Jackson. Heather has raced an impressive three times already in 2021, and she tells us how she used her winter stint in Tucson to roll into the spring ready to race. Heather held on to a podium finish at 70.3 Florida despite tough racing conditions in the Florida heat. With 4 top 5 finishes in Kona, Heather is no stranger to hot races, and she gives us some of her best tips for training in the heat to thrive on hot race courses. She also fills us in on her plans for the rest of 2021 and beyond.
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Apr 22, 2021
Stories of Swimming with Bonnie Tsui (S14E16)
This week on the IronWomen podcast Haley and Alyssa are joined by author and swimmer Bonnie Tsui. Bonnie’s most recent book, titled Why We Swim, is explained as a love letter to swimming. In it, she explores the history of swimming and our complicated connection to the water as humans. She details her own experience with swimming, and shares stories from the book that illustrate what so many of us love about being in the water. She also addresses the racial gaps in access to swimming, and chats with Haley and Alyssa about how we can work to get more representation of BIPOC swimmers.
Bonnie hails from San Francisco, and now spends her time swimming in the cold water of the San Francisco Bay. She talks about the exhilaration of cold water swimming as well as it’s psychological and physiological benefits, and she gives us some tips on how we can take the plunge into colder waters.
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Apr 15, 2021
Live in the Moment with Lisa Becharas (S14E15)
On this week’s episode Alyssa and Haley chat with professional triathlete Lisa Becharas to hear about her 8th place finish at Ironman 70.3 Texas this past weekend. This was the first Ironman event in 2021, and Lisa tells us about what it was like to race there during pandemic restrictions.
Lisa raced her first triathlon as a professional in 2018, but before pursuing triathlon she was a collegiate runner and went on to coach collegiate track and cross country. She tells us about her decision to transition into triathlon and pursue her elite license, as well as the unique experience she had in her first year as a pro working at race expos and living the #vanlife.
A calf injury early in her pro career kept Lisa from running for most of the 2019 season, but she explains how she was still able to enter races and make the most of a less than ideal situation by seeing each race as an opportunity to learn from the moment.
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Apr 8, 2021
Find a Way with Emily Ford (S14E14)
This week on the show Haley & Alyssa treat us to two awesome interviews!
First up is a mini interview with professional triathlete Beth Potter. Beth is a former Olympic level track athlete from the UK. She transitioned to triathlon in 2017 and has spent the last couple of years focussing on her swim and bike, which has paid dividends for her in triathlon as she took home a World Cup win in Valencia last year, and recently won the Super League Arena games in London. But, her triathlon success certainly hasn’t slowed down her running; this past weekend Beth ran a record-breaking 14:41 at the Podium 5k in Barrowford. She gives us a breakdown of the race, and talks about how triathlon and cross training has helped her stay injury free to put in consistent training.
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Apr 1, 2021
Step Into Your Power with Selene Yeager (S14E13)
This week on the IronWomen podcast Alyssa and Haley catch up with feisty legend Selene Yeager. Selene is a former professional cyclist, author, and accomplished journalist. In 2017, Selene co-authored the book ROAR with Dr. Stacy Sims which featured a chapter dedicated to menopause. Selene explains how the release of this one chapter exposed a massive hole in credible information for female athletes seeking to maintain a high level of performance during their menopausal years. Fast forward to 2020, she began a second book with Dr. Sims dedicated entirely to menopausal athletes, and joined forces with Live Feisty to launch the Hit Play Not Pause podcast to bring more information to female athletes who are training hard into their 40s, 50s and beyond.
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Mar 25, 2021
That Triathlon Life with Paula Findlay (S14E12)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley welcome back professional triathlete Paula Findlay. Paula’s most recent races include a huge win at the PTO Championships at Challenge Daytona this past December, and a 7th place finish at Challenge Miami last weekend. She gives us a breakdown of how the race went for her, and how she prepped for a hot race in the winter months in North America.
Paula tells us about the highs and lows of travelling to race across North America this year, how she stays focussed on performing her best, and the big life changes this off-season has brought for her. You can check out Paula and Eric’s vlogs on their YouTube channel That Triathlon Life, and visit their website thattriathlonlife.com.
Haley and Alyssa share some exciting news, and Alyssa fills us in on how her return to running is going in her recovery.
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Mar 18, 2021
Stay Ready with Atlanta Tri Sisters: Julie M.T. Walker, Dr. Debra G. Carlton & Melanie Reed (S14E11)
This week’s show features not one, but two great interviews! First up Haley & Alyssa catch up with professional triathlete Jackie Hering. Jackie was the third place finisher at last week’s Challenge Miami pro race; she gives us a recap of how the race went for her, and how her winter training in Madison, WI helped her prepare for this race.
Our second interview features three members of the Atlanta Tri Sisters; Julie M.T. Walker, Dr. Debra G. Carlton, and Melanie Reed. We last spoke with Julie in June of 2020 after she had received the USAT Spirit of Multisport award, and we are pleased to welcome her back with Debra and Melanie. Together the three make up the board of the ATS Club, which has grown to nearly 70 members after starting out with just 7 in 2015. The Atlanta Tri Sisters’ mission is to introduce the sport of triathlon to the black community, diversify the sport of triathlon, and serve as a resource for black women and their families for swimming, biking & running. The…
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Mar 11, 2021
PTO Anti Doping Policies with Laura Siddall & Jocelyn McCauley (S14E10)
This week on the show, Haley and Alyssa welcome back IronWomen veterans Laura Siddall and Jocelyn McCauley. Laura and Jocelyn are both part of the Professional Triathlete Organization’s (PTO) Anti-Doping and Anti-Fraud Committee. They chat with us about why the PTO decided to outline its own policies, how the process is being laid out, and how members of the PTO can help shape these policies. The two also give us their insider sneak peak on who to watch at Challenge Miami this weekend and let us know where we can watch the live race coverage.
To watch the race live visit https://www.challenge-miami.com/race-information/howtowatch/ for more information.
Haley & Alyssa give their picks for challenge Miami. Alyssa gives us an update on how her stress fracture healing is coming along, and Haley hints at some early season race plans and we announce a new IronWomen sponsor InsideTracker! For 25% off go to insidetracker.com/ironwomen
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Mar 4, 2021
The Joy of the Race with Erin Letzring (S14E9)
Happy Women’s History Month to all of our IronWomen listeners. We are kicking off the month with a super fun interview featuring professional dog musher Erin Letzring. Growing up in northern Minnesota, dog sled mushing was a family affair for Erin and her siblings and parents. She walks us through a typical day as a dog musher, and tells us about what goes into training her dogs as well as keeping herself in shape to take on these epic events. Erin also explains the unique relationship that she has with her dog team, and highlights some of the best parts of working with her furry friends.
Follow Erin on Facebook at her page Erin and Friends.
Alyssa and Haley also dish out some triathlon relationship advice in the mailbag this week, and all of the IronWomen community is sending our most positive healing vibes to Alyssa so she can get back to running ASAP!
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Feb 25, 2021
Finding the Positive with Bec Clarke (S14E8)
The summer race season is in full swing in New Zealand, and this week on the show Alyssa and Haley connect with Kiwi pro triathlete Rebecca “Bec” Clarke. Bec has two podium finishes so far, grabbing a third place finish at the Tuaranga Half triathlon and second place at Challenge Wanaka this past weekend. Her career in professional triathlon started on the ITU circuit back in 2012, but after some time away from full time racing, Bec came back to pro racing in 2019 and took on the long course circuit.
Bec gives us some advice on how to focus on the positive when dealing with comments on social media, and tells us why it is important to her to have people around her that will help her keep a positive outlook. She also tells us what races she is looking forward to once the world opens up to travel again.
Haley and Alyssa take on the great debate of cycling shorts vs. bibs. Where do you stand? Read about the pros and cons of each here: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/cycling-weekly/wha…
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Feb 18, 2021
Athletes in Activism with Heidi Lueb & Emily Swett (S14E7)
This week’s episode features two special interviews! Up first, we hear from Heidi Lueb. Heidi is an age group triathlete, mom, and currently in her second term as a city council member in Tigard, OR. Then Haley and Alyssa chat with Emily Swett. Emily is a swim coach, entrepreneur, and also a city council member in her town of Cody, WY. Both women tell us how they got involved in their local political scene, and how their sport backgrounds have helped them to succeed in their roles. They also give listeners their best recommendations on how we can get involved in politics in our own areas to advocate for change and bring fresh voices to the table.
Follow Emily on Instagram @dontswettit and Heidi @councilorheidilueb
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Feb 11, 2021
Winning Mindset with Meredith Kessler (S14E6)
This week on IronWomen, Haley and Alyssa welcome back veteran pro triathlete Meredith Kessler. Despite the rollercoaster that was 2020, Meredith was able to make it onto four race start lines. She tells us how she keeps her mind and body fit to race even on short timelines. Meredith contracted COVID-19 in November of 2020 and she talks about what her recovery has been like since then. She also dishes all the details about her Zwift Pro Series racing, and is inviting IronWomen listeners to join her Saturday group rides leading up to Challenge Miami.
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Feb 4, 2021
On the Front Lines of Change with Kathryn Bertine (S14E5)
This week Alyssa and Haley welcome back author, athlete and activist Kathryn Bertine. Kathryn retired from professional cycling in 2017 but has remained a fierce advocate for gender equity in the sport. Her most recent book Stand: A Memoir on Activism. A Manual for Progress details the ups and downs of challenges she faced confronting the injustices in women’s sport. She talks with Alyssa and Haley about being putting herself out there in writing the book, and also why she felt it was important to be vulnerable when she is standing up for women’s equity in cycling.
Kathryn also gives her advice on how we can all work together to create change in sporting culture, and reminds us that both men and women are equally part of the journey.
You can find all of Kathryn’s books as well as her documentary Half the Road on her website kathrynbertine.com and follow her on Instagram @kathryn_bertine
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Jan 28, 2021
Write Your Own Story with Nia Obotette (S14E4)
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa are speaking with writer and triathlete Nia Obotette. Nia is the author of the children’s book I Am A Triathlete which was released in 2020. She was inspired to write the book after realizing the widespread lack of representation of people of color in triathlon literature, and wanted to create a way for children like her own niece to see themselves represented in the sport. She hopes that by sharing the adventures of “Niya” through the book, children of color will be inspired to start their own journey into the sport of triathlon. Nia also shares her own journey of finding the sport of triathlon, and encourages all women to share their own unique stories.
You can buy Nia’s book on her website niatheauthor.com or buy it on Amazon and leave her a 5-star review! Follow Nia on Instagram @niatheauthor
Haley also brings us a special mini-interview with Hoka athlete Sika Henry, who was part of the Hoka One One Project Carbon X 2 on January 23r…
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Jan 21, 2021
Stepping into Adventure with Carla Molinaro (S14E3)
This week on the IronWomen Podcast Haley and Alyssa are chatting with ultra-runner Carla Molinaro. In the summer of 2020 Carla ran the Lejog Route in the UK which spans from Lands End at the southernmost tip of England to John o’Groats at the northern tip of Scotland, covering the 824mile route in a record-breaking 12 days, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. She tells us what went into planning the trip, gives us the breakdown of her sleep and fuelling strategies, and what her recovery looked like after the massive effort.
Carla is a Hoka sponsored athlete, and she will be running in the Project Carbon X 2 100k on January 23rd in an attempt to set the British and European 100km record. She gives us some of her tips on how to combine faster race efforts with long endurance adventures when planning your season and training. Watch her record attempt at hokaoneone.com.
Haley gives us an update on winter life in Bozeman and we check in on Alyssa’s marathon training progress.
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Jan 14, 2021
Determined For Success with Alissa Doehla (S14E2)
Welcome to another week of the IronWomen podcast! This week on the show Alyssa and Haley are catching up with professional triathlete Alissa Doehla. We last heard from Alissa in December after the PTO Championships where she finished in an impressive 11th place despite crashing on the bike. She gives us an update on how her recovery has been going and we dive deeper into her long career as a professional athlete.
After college, Alissa pursued a professional running career then decided to take the leap into professional triathlon in 2017. We hear her take on the benefits of being a pro triathlete over a pro runner, and how her training as a runner prepared her for triathlon. Alissa also tells us about some of the strong and determined women in her family that inspire her to strive for success on the race course when things get tough.
Alyssa fills us in on her spring marathon race plans, and Alissa D shares one of her favourite marathon training sessions.
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Jan 7, 2021
Enjoy the Now with Kat Matthews (S14E1)
Happy 2021 to our IronWomen listeners! This week on the show Haley and Alyssa chat with professional triathlete Kat Matthews. Kat took her pro card in 2019 and has had a meteoric rise to success. In 2020 she was the champion at Ironman 70.3 Tallinn and Ironman Florida, where she also set a new course record. Aside from her athletic endeavors, Kat also serves as Captain in the British Army as a Physiotherapy Officer. She shares the perspective that she has gained from balancing public service and a career as a professional athlete, and why it is important for her mental health to appreciate the now as well as seeking future goals.
Follow Kat on Instagram @katr_matthews and visit her website at katrinamatthewstri.com
Congratulations to Alyssa whose 46 High Peaks FKT tied for 4th best FKT of the Year in 2020! Watch her NYE interview on The Trails Collective Facebook page.
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Dec 31, 2020
**REBROADCAST** The Power of Proper Nutrition with Erin Green (S13E17)
This week, Alyssa and Haley speak with recently retired pro triathlete Erin Green. Erin is a Registered Dietitian with a focus on sports science and nutrition. She breaks down some common nutrition myths for endurance athletes, explains the value of proper nutrition for every athlete, and gives her best meal prep tips. Erin also tells us about her transition from professional triathlete to full-time dietician and endurance coach.
Alyssa recaps her impressive 3rd overall finish at the Jarmans International Marathon and how she captured the Jarmans QOM.
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Dec 28, 2020
**REBROADCAST** Goal Setting to Goal Getting with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Episode 4)
In episode four of our Train You Mind mini series Vanessa is teaching us her best tips on goal setting, and she talks us through the process of goal setting to goal getting. We learn what happens to our brain on goals, and why goal setting is so important. Vanessa also tells us why so many of us resist setting those big, scary, audacious goals, and what we can offer to our brain to get around these obstacles. Then she gives us four concrete steps to make our goals a reality.
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Dec 24, 2020
**REBROADCAST** Fastest on the Forty-six with Alyssa Godesky (S13E20)
*UPDATE! Alyssa's 46 High Peaks FKT has been nominated for the 2020 FKT of the year! There were over 2900 FKT attempts and Alyssa's amazing effort has been selected as one of the top 40. The top five finalists will be announced in early January, so stay tuned for more updates!
This week Alyssa is back from her mission in the Adirondacks after a successful attempt at capturing the Fastest Known Time on the 46 High Peaks! Alyssa gives us all the breakdown of her epic 46’er mission in which she covered 160 miles and 67,000ft of elevation in 3 days, 16 hours and 16 minutes. Not only did this give Alyssa the women’s FKT, but it was also the second fastest time EVER! Joined by a surprise guest host, Haley gets all of the details from Alyssa about what went into this attempt, who was on her crew, how this mission was different from The Long Trail, and gets to the bottom of what in the world bushwhacking is anyways?!
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Dec 21, 2020
**REBROADCAST** Fail More, Quit Less with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Episode 2)
In episode two of our Train Your Mind mini series Vanessa is encouraging us to fail more, but quit less. She explains that the way that we build mental endurance, much like physical endurance, is to endure. But often there is one thing that gets in the way, and that is our own excuses.
Vanessa teaches us what the Motivational Triad is, and why it is important to our mental endurance, and also the difference between failing and quitting. We know that quitting can slow us down, but sometimes failing can be the key to our success. Vanessa helps us learn what is beneath both failing and quitting, and how we can manage both to increase our performance.
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Dec 17, 2020
Unfinished Business with Jennie Hansen (S13E36)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley catch up with professional triathlete Jennie Hansen. Jennie took her pro card in 2012 after exploding on to the amateur race scene in 2011. After much success in the early years of her career, a bike crash at Ironman Cozumel marked the beginning of a long road of illness and injuries. Jennie opens up about overcoming both the mental and physical injuries from the crash, and her long road back to healthy training and racing. 2020 has afforded her some time to focus on her personal health, and she tells us why she’s looking forward to getting back on the racecourse in 2021 to tackle some unfinished business.
We finish off this season with a mailbag extravaganza, and wish all of our listeners the happiest of holidays. See you back here in 2021!
Find Jennie on Instagram @jlhansen929 and check out her blog at jenielhansen929.wordpress.com
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Dec 14, 2020
Goal Investments with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Series Episode 11)
This week on the Train Your Mind Mini Series Vanessa is asking us what we are willing to invest to reach our goals. She explains that time is not the only investment that we need to achieve a goal; there are three other investments that are just as important, and the one that is most overlooked may not be what you think. Vanessa offers us questions to ask ourselves when figuring out the investment that we are willing to make in a goal.
Vanessa is providing IronWomen listeners an opportunity to deep dive into this at her Train Your Mind workshop: 5 Bold Steps to Set Goals You Actually Achieve on Wednesday, 12/30 at 4pm MT/6pm ET. Register for the workshop here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RQOpkWXSSFCd9kFjTtJWkQ
If you have questions for Vanessa send her an email at vanessa@vanessafayefoerster.com and follow her on social @vanessafayefoerster
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Dec 10, 2020
PTO Parental Leave Policies with Sarah Piampiano & Rachel Joyce(S13E35)
This week Alyssa and Haley are chatting with professional triathletes and Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) board members Rachel Joyce and Sarah Piampiano. Last month the PTO announced its new parental leave policies that are attempting to address some of the potential issues, such as loss of income and decreases in overall ranking, that female pros face when they take time away from professional racing to raise their children. As the PTO Board Co-President, Rachel gives us some insight into what went into developing the policy, and how the compensation system has been set out. Sarah also fills us in on why this issue was particularly important to her as an expectant mother. The policy comes into effect on January 1st, 2021, and it will allow female professionals to receive up to 15months of paid leave during pregnancy and after giving birth.
We also have a special Challenge Daytona race recap with Alissa Doehla, who placed 11th at the PTO Championships this past Sunday. She…
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Dec 7, 2020
Are you injured, fatigued or just bored? with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Episode 10)
In episode 10 of the Train Your Mind Mini Series Vanessa is teaching us how to navigate the space between injury, fatigue and boredom. She explains that it is about having an awareness of what you are feeling physically and experiencing mentally, and gives us three steps to take when we are trying to decide if we need to pull back because of a potential injury or push through a bit of fatigue. Vanessa also explains why boredom is not a problem, and tells us how it can actually be helpful. As a takeaway for this week, Vanessa gives us three simple and necessary questions to ask to navigate if we’re injured, fatigued or just bored.
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Dec 3, 2020
Challenge Daytona Preview with Dede Griesbauer (S13E34)
It’s race week! Alyssa and Haley bring us a special Challenge Daytona PTO Championship race preview with professional triathlete and Ironman commentator Dede Griesbauer. This unique race will take place entirely within the Daytona International Speedway, and will be a 2km swim, 80km bike and 13km run. As the PTO’s 2020 Championship, the race will feature 47 of some of the top-ranked female pros in both short and long course racing, and will feature an historic prize purse of $1.15M USD. Dede gives us her expert insight on race strategy, breaks down the start list, and gives us her podium picks. She also discusses with Alyssa and Haley some of the big names that won’t be racing, and all of the complications that have come along with both putting on and travelling to a race during a global pandemic.
Challenge Daytona will be broadcast live on Sunday December 6th starting at 10am ET, and you can sign up to watch the live coverage at championship.protriathletes.org
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Nov 30, 2020
How to Fuel Motivation with Vanessa Foerster (Train You Mind Mini Episode 9)
In episode nine of the Train Your Mind Mini Series, Vanessa covers the hot topic of motivation. Whether you’re feeling motivated these days or not, there is something for everyone in this episode. She reminds us that an ebb and flow of motivation is normal. Tune in because Vanessa explains the three things you must do to get motivated and stay motivated.
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Nov 26, 2020
Trials & Triathlon with Victoria Anderson (S13E33)
This week on the show Alyssa & Haley chat with nuclear engineer, amateur triathlete, and synchronized swim coach Victoria Anderson. Victoria recently participated in the AstraZeneca clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine, and she tells us what the experience has been like as a participant in this trial. She also speaks about what prompted her to put her name in the hat to participate in a vaccine trial, as well as the early impact that the pandemic had on her family as her parents were stuck onboard a cruise ship swept by an outbreak of COVID-19.
Victoria also has a long list of accomplishments in triathlon, including qualifying for the World Triathlon Multisport World Championships for four different events two years in a row! This (soon-to-be official) Multisport Legend is encouraging everyone, especially women, to compete in World Triathlon events that offer equal qualifying spots for men and women. She also fills us in on her thoughts about why synchronized swimmers make great tr…
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Nov 23, 2020
Mind Your Controllables with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Series Episode 8)
To say that this year has been a global rollercoaster ride is a massive understatement, and we are all feeling it. There are so many things out of our control, but this week on the Train Your Mind Mini Series Vanessa is reminding us that we do have controllables. She put this framework into three buckets of influence; things that we have no control over, things that we have partial control over, and the things that we have complete control over. Vanessa highlights this lesson through the experience of one of her athletes, and teaches us how we can move from out of control to in control of our choices and actions.
If you have questions for Vanessa send her an email at vanessa@vanessafayefoerster.com and follow her on social @vanessafayefoerster
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Nov 19, 2020
Ready to Race Ruth Astle (S13E32)
On this week’s episode Haley and Alyssa are chatting with rookie pro triathlete Ruth Astle. Ruth took her pro card last year after winning the amateur race at the 2019 Ironman World Championships. She jumped straight into the pro ranks, taking on her first race as a professional at Ironman Western Australia just a few weeks later. Ruth tells us about the lessons she took away from that race, and what she is continuing to learn as a new pro.
Like the rest of the triathlon world, Ruth’s 2020 race plans were drastically changed, but she didn’t let that stop her. She tells us how she was able to readjust her plans to get to some start lines this year - which included an incredible 4-week build to prep for Ironman Florida, where she finished in an impressive 4th place, setting a new bike course record. Ruth also received an invitation to race at the PTO Championships this december in Daytona, and she tells us what it has been like training in Florida these past few weeks compared to…
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Nov 16, 2020
Don't Fear Fear with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Episode 7)
We are back for another week of the Train Your Mind Mini Series with Vanessa Foerster. In episode 7 Vanessa reminds us not to fear fear. She uncovers what she has learned about why some people are more affected by fear than others, and gives us both the “dictionary” definition of fear as well as the mental endurance definition. Vanessa teaches us how to simplify fear, and explains why it is important not to fear fear, but to use it as fuel instead.
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Nov 12, 2020
Still More to Learn with Melanie McQuaid (S13E31)
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Nov 9, 2020
Train Your Mind Q&A with Vanessa Foerster (Train You Mind Mini Series Episode 6)
Welcome to episode 6 of the Train Your Mind Mini Series! Vanessa starts us off this week with a recap of all of her mini series episodes, and then dives right in to answering all of our listener questions. She covers topics from dwelling on the past, training with others faster than you, handling negative thoughts, and falling short on goals.
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Nov 5, 2020
Seizing Opportunities with Chantell Windey (S13E30)
On this week’s show, Haley and Alyssa are speaking with retired professional triathlete Chantell Widney. Chantell began her athletic career as a cross country runner, and found triathlon in her mid-twenties, winning the first race she entered and quickly making her way onto the ITU racing scene.
Chantell tells us about the challenges of racing on the ITU circuit without the support of Triathlon Canada, and how this pushed her to move into the world of off-road racing. Despite her lack of experience on a mountain bike, Chantell dove head-on into this new discipline and found quick success. In 2013 she earned a third place finish at the Cross Triathlon World Championships, and rounded out the season with another handful of podium finishes. A serious injury in 2014 forced Chantell to retire from racing, and she talks us through the mental and emotional struggles that came with her unexpected exit from the sport.
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Nov 2, 2020
Reframe Belief with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Series Episode 5)
In episode five of the Train Your Mind mini series Vanessa is teaching us how to reframe belief and how belief relates to mental endurance. She explains how belief plays into who we are, and why that matters.
What we believe about ourselves will indicate how we show up and what we achieve. Vanessa teaches us to think about belief as a dimmer switch that we can gradually make brighter to change what we believe about ourselves, and she gives us her 4 steps to reframing belief.
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Oct 29, 2020
Stronger Together with Alicia Kaye & Helle Frederiksen (S13E29)
This week Alyssa and Haley catch up with another triathlon dynamic duo, Helle Frederiksen and Alicia Kaye. The pair met while at a training camp in 2013 and became fast friends. We hear how their friendship quickly evolved into a training partnership that pushed them both to reach the pinnacle of the non-draft short course racing scene over the course of their careers.
Alicia and Helle both retired from professional racing in 2019. They tell us why they both chose to retire when they did, and what they have been up to since hanging up their racing flats.
We also hear about Haley’s unwelcome visitor, and Alyssa gives us some holiday shopping tips!
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Oct 26, 2020
Goal Setting to Goal Getting with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Episode 4)
In episode four of our Train You Mind mini series Vanessa is teaching us her best tips on goal setting, and she talks us through the process of goal setting to goal getting. We learn what happens to our brain on goals, and why goal setting is so important. Vanessa also tells us why so many of us resist setting those big, scary audacious goals, and what we can offer to our brain to get around these obstacles. Then she gives us four concrete steps to make our goals a reality.
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Oct 22, 2020
Racing the Elements with Lara Gruden (S13E28)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley interview professional triathlete and fitness trainer Lara Gruden. Lara recently made the jump from ITU short-course racing to the 70.3 distance and did her first two long-course races on back-to-back weekends!
She tells us what went into her decision to race this new distance and how the weather extremes in Idaho and Cozumel made for very different race conditions over the two weekends. Racing at this new distance presented Lara with some new challenges. We hear what she learned from her race experiences, and also what her experiences in ITU taught her that she was able to bring into long-course racing.
Alyssa is back on the orienteering race circuit this week, and Haley tells us about her experience dropping off her mail-in ballot!
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Oct 19, 2020
How to Fail the Right Way with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Series Episode 3)
This week is episode three of our Train Your Mind mini series, and Vanessa is teaching how to fail the right way. She tells us that there are two types of failure: productive and unproductive. Listen in to learn the difference between the two.
Vanessa shares some of her personal experiences with quitting and failing, and how she used productive failure to learn what it took to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Kona HI. She also offers us a challenge to learn how we are failing, and what we can do to make failure more productive.
Email your questions to vanessa@vanessafayefoerster.com
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Oct 15, 2020
Take the Leap with Erika Ackerlund (S13E27)
Our show this week is dedicated to the life of Maria Thrash, swim coach, training partner, friend, and pillar of the Dynamo Swim Club community. Maria will be missed tremendously by everyone who was lucky enough to have known her.
In our interview this week Haley and Alyssa chat with ITU pro Erika Ackerlund. Erika recently travelled to Europe to race in the shortened WTS race season that kicked off in Hamburg, Germany. In just her second WTS race ever, Erika had a breakout 14th place finish amongst a stacked field of female professionals. She tells us about the training that she has put in to prepare her for this short, but intense season of racing, that brought her three top 15 finishes.
Erika discovered triathlon while attending college in Montana. She tells us about her collegiate triathlon experience, racing as part of her school’s small club, and winning the Collegiate National Championships. After college, Erika jumped straight into professional racing. She tells us about wha…
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Oct 12, 2020
Fail More, Quit Less with Vanessa Foerster (Train Your Mind Mini Series Episode 2)
In episode two of our Train Your Mind mini series Vanessa is encouraging us to fail more, but quit less. She explains that the way that we build mental endurance, much like physical endurance, is to endure. But often there is one thing that gets in the way, and that is fear.
Vanessa teaches us what the Motivational Triad is, and why it is important to our mental endurance, and also the difference between failing and quitting. We know that quitting can slow us down, but sometimes failing can be the key to our success. Vanessa helps us learn what is beneath both failing and quitting, and how we can manage both to increase our performance.
Email your questions to vanessa@vanessafayefoerster.com
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Oct 8, 2020
Great Big Adventure with Rea Kolbl (S13E26)
This week Alyssa and Haley speak with professional obstacle course and adventure racer Rea Kolbl. She is a self-proclaimed “mountain adventure addict,” and her long list of accomplishments includes the 2017 & 2018 World’s Toughest Mudder Champion, overall winner of the 2020 Grand Traverse, and a second place finish with her team at the Eco Challenge Fiji.
After retiring from gymnastics at the age of 17, Rea moved from her home in Slovenia to California to study at UC Berkeley and was quickly introduced to the world of trail running. From there, she discovered obstacle course racing and found that her background as a gymnast and trail runner made her a perfect fit for the sport.
Rea shares how she has seen the sport evolve over her career, and she breaks down all of the different kinds of obstacle course racing. She also gives us an inside look of what made her team successful at Eco Challenge Fiji, and their plans for redemption in 2021.
Alyssa tells us about her experience th…
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Oct 5, 2020
Who You Are vs What You Do with Vanessa Foerster(Train Your Mind Mini Series Episode 1)
Welcome to the IronWomen Mini 6-part series Train Your Mind, with special guest host Vanessa Foerster. In our first episode, Vanessa will be talking us through how we evaluate who we are vs what we do. She tells us that the difference between what you do and who you are impacts how we show up in the world, and that this is applicable in both life and sport. One of these is results focussed and one is mind focussed, and Vanessa explains the difference between the two. She also shares with us “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” from author Amy Morin’s book of the same name, and walks us through these 13 things through the lens of who you are vs what you do. Vanessa shares with us why it is important to decide who you are, so that can guide you in what you do - so let's dive in!
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Oct 1, 2020
Fuel for Success with Hannah Grant (S13E25)
This week on the show Haley and Alyssa chat with performance chef, author, and Emmy award winner Hannah Grant. After leaving the world of Michelin Star restaurants, Hannah took a job as the chef for a professional cycling team, which led to her spending five years with the team, and cooking for 16 Grand Tours. Hannah tells us how she uses food to fuel not just the body, but the mind and soul as well, and dishes out her best tips on how to eat to get the best from your body. Hannah gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what went into producing her Emmy-winning show "Eat. Race. Win.", and tell us about the challenges (and successes) of being a chef for professional cyclists.
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Sep 28, 2020
The WITH Project - Dr. Jane Hunt (Mini Episode 34)
On this week’s mini episode, Haley speaks with sport & cultural historian Dr. Jane Hunt. Dr. Hunt is an assistant professor at Bond University and author of Multisport Dreaming: The Foundation of Triathlon in Australia. Last month Dr. Hunt launched her latest project, the Women in Triathlon History (WITH) Project. This project is seeking to analyze women’s participation in triathlon on a very broad level, and to use the narrative of women who are participating in the sport to help inform how we can strategize to better work toward gender equity in triathlon. The WITH Project is seeking input from women who participate in triathlon at all levels - and they need our help. Dr. Hunt is gathering information from women through an online questionnaire on the WITH Project website. Answers can be as detailed or brief as you have time for, but if a written questionnaire is not your cup of tea, you can contact the project through the website to schedule an online interview to speak to Dr. Hu…
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Sep 24, 2020
Exploring New Roads with Imogen Simmonds (S13E24)
This week on the show Alyssa and Haley catch up with Imogen Simmonds, professional triathlete and 4-time 70.3 champion. After a breakout season in 2019, Imogen was set to continue her success into 2020, kicking off the season with a win at Ironman 70.3 Dubai. Although this year hasn’t gone to plan, we hear how Imogen continues to develop as a professional athlete despite the unpredictability of this season. She tells us how she is using this cancelled race season to explore around her home country of Switzerland and how she is enjoying the freedom to take on some big adventures on her bike.
Haley & Alyssa pay tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and we find out why Alyssa carried a quesadilla for four miles this weekend.
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Sep 21, 2020
Try Organizing - Alicia Kaye (Mini Episode 33)
On this week’s mini episode Haley chats with recently retired professional triathlete Alicia Kaye. Since stepping back from professional racing, Alicia launched Try Organizing, a home organization company that helps clients create the organized space of their dreams. Alicia tells us how her career as a professional athlete led her to create Try Organizing and how she is using her degrees in counselling and psychology to best serve her clients. She lets us in on how being organized helps her clients be more productive throughout the day and where we can start if we’re looking to sort through all that triathlon gear. Listen in as Alicia lays out her top rules for staying organized and give tips for thinking through how to organize your space.
For more organizational tips visit Alicia’s website at tryorganizing.com and follow her on Instagram @tryorganizing
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Sep 17, 2020
A Life of Adventure with Simone Maier (S13E23)
This week on the show Alyssa & Haley catch up with professional triathlete and adventure racer Simone Maier. Originally from Germany, Simone now lives in Wanaka on the south island of New Zealand, and she tells us what life has been like there during the pandemic. A few years after making the move to New Zealand, Simone found the world of adventure racing, and has since spent her time juggling her professional careers in both triathlon and adventure multi-sport racing. She tells us about how she balances the training between the two, and uses her triathlon training to give her a fitness boost for her adventure racing endeavors. As a woman in a male-dominated sport, Simone explains how she is working to shift the view of women from “necessary equipment” to integral team members on adventure racing teams. She gives us an inside look at the dynamics of building a successful team, and we hear some of her most memorable moments from her time on the race course. As the defending champion…
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