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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@enduranceiconsFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

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-BarclayAnne HaugDaniela RyfTaylor KnibbWatch 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 computerOrca: Use the code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/Coeur: Use the code OURDAY for 15% off at https://www.coeursports.com/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: Go to bonkbreaker.com/feistybox to order the limited edition Feisty Fueled Box containing $40 worth of our favorite products from Bonk Breaker and SaltStick for only $30. You can also get 20% off at bonkbreaker.com and saltstick.com using the code FEISTY.

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 nervesHow to stop "self-sabotaging"What to do when things go awryTips for staying "in the moment" on such a long dayTurning weaknesses into superpowersThe expert panel was led by Feisty CEO, Sara Gross and featured:Craig Alexander, 5x World Triathlon World Champion, founder Sansego CoachingLauren Vallee - Clinical Counselor and USAT L2 Coach, Valiant EnduranceMichelle Simmons - Head Coach, Team BSC TriathlonAnne Robie, Executive Coach, Darshan Leadership ConsultingFollow Women for Tri for more inspiration and information on training and racing IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN distances.

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 RyfLaura SiddallAnne HaugLucy Charles-BarclayWatch 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 computerOrca: Use the code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/Coeur: Use the code OURDAY for 15% off at https://www.coeursports.com/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: Go to bonkbreaker.com/feistybox to order the limited edition Feisty Fueled Box containing $40 worth of our favorite products from Bonk Breaker and SaltStick for only $30. You can also get 20% off at bonkbreaker.com and saltstick.com using the code FEISTY.

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_vMQ82fLt2lkXcMichelle 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 McQuaidRuth AstleHaley 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+Special Thanks to our Watch the Women Sponsors: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: Go to bonkbreaker.com/feistybox to order the limited edition Feisty Fueled Box containing $40 worth of our favorite products from Bonk Breaker and SaltStick for only $30. You can also get 20% off at bonkbreaker.com and saltstick.com using the code FEISTY.Wahoo: Shop the ELEMNT RIVAL GPS Watch & ELEMNT BOLT Bike computerOrca: Use the code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/Coeur: Use the code OURDAY for 15% off at https://www.coeursports.com/

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+Special Thanks to our Watch the Women Sponsors:Bonk Breaker: Go to bonkbreaker.com/feistybox to order the limited edition Feisty Fueled Box containing $40 worth of our favorite products from Bonk Breaker and SaltStick for only $30. You can also get 20% off at bonkbreaker.com and saltstick.com using the code FEISTY.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.Orca: Use the code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/Coeur: Use the code OURDAY for 15% off at https://www.coeursports.com/Wahoo: Shop the ELEMNT RIVAL GPS Watch & ELEMNT BOLT Bike computer

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 conversation.  Melanie McQuaid is a professional triathlete, mountain bike racer, and five-time world champion. She continues to compete at an elite level while focusing her energies on her coaching business, MelRad Coaching. You can check her out there and at melaniemcquaid.com. In 2023, Melanie was 2nd pro female at Ironman Maryland and became the first 50-year-old to podium in the open pro category of an Ironman race and the first ever 50-year-old to qualify for the main pro race with her 3rd place finish at Ironman Coeur d’Alene.  Dr. Chrissy Davis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS is a coach with MSM + JHC Coaching, a USAT and Ironman University Certified Coach, Certified Running Analyst, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the owner & sports performance physical therapist at Precision Performance Sports in Park Ridge, Illinois. Jen Temperley is co-founder of FLY Health + Wellness. Along with being a USAT Certified coach, she is a Precision Nutrition Coach and female athlete specialist. She’s been in triathlon since doing Ironkids at the age of 8. Her career includes age group wins at Oceanside 70.3, Wildflower Triathlon, and Escape from Alcatraz, and she’s competed in 7 World Championships including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Follow Women for Tri for more inspiration and information on training and racing IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN distances.

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 VesterbyJocelyn McCauleySarah Trueand reigning IRONMAN World Champion, Chelsea SodaroWatch 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 TriSpecial Thanks to our Sponsors:Bonk Breaker: Go to bonkbreaker.com/feistybox to order the limited edition Feisty Fueled Box containing $40 worth of our favorite products from Bonk Breaker and SaltStick for only $30. You can also get 20% off at bonkbreaker.com and saltstick.com using the code FEISTY.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.Orca: Use the code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/Coeur: Use the code OURDAY for 15% off at https://www.coeursports.com/Wahoo: Shop the ELEMNT RIVAL GPS Watch & ELEMNT BOLT Bike computer

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 Championships in Finland were ECFIT Athletes!Lynda Rowan:Lynda started as an Event Director for triathlons and, inspired by the finish line excitement, she decided to try the sport herself and ended up with a podium finish in one of her early attempts. The rest is history as the story goes! As a dual citizen Australian and American, Lynda has competed in all distances: Sprint, Olympic, 70.3, and Ironman. She represented USA and Australia at ITU World Age Group Championships and has been a coach for 30 years.Megan Tobin:Megan is a multiple IRONMAN 140.6 and 70.3 finisher, 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and marathon swimmer. Megan coaches for TMT Coaching and the non-profit One with the Ocean. She also coaches for both Golden Gate Triathlon Club and the SF Triathlon Club. She is a certified short-course and long-course triathlon specialist and lives in Boulder, Colorado where she is also a women’s specific training program specialist.Follow Women for Tri for more inspiration and information on training and racing IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN distances.

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 sportHow a female suddenly became the most iconic symbol of IronmanWhy this race means so much for women in triathlonHow we can all come together this week to elevate women in sportIn episode one, Kelly and Sara featured:Local athlete, Skye Ombac and owner of Bike Works Kona, Janet Miller. 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 Sponsors:Bonk Breaker: Go to bonkbreaker.com/feistybox to order the limited edition Feisty Fueled Box containing $40 worth of our favorite products from Bonk Breaker and SaltStick for only $30. You can also get 20% off at bonkbreaker.com and saltstick.com using the code FEISTY.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.Orca: Use the code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/Coeur: Use the code OURDAY for 15% off at https://www.coeursports.com/Wahoo: Shop the ELEMNT RIVAL GPS Watch & ELEMNT BOLT Bike computer

This Week:What’s Wrong With the Aquabike? The Finish Line!Out of Commission Runner BluesUnruly Kona Beer Mile Bringing the Hawaiian Mascot Energy Tracksmith is for JoggersYour Oddest 3:00 am Amazon PurchaseJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!https://www.feistytriathlon.com/watch-the-womenFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

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/NLauren Antonucci - MS RDN CSSD CDE CDNDina Griffin - MS, RDN, CSSD, CISSN, METS IIDr. Nathalie Kirby - PhD in Exercise Physiology Research Scientist in Human Physiology and HealthThey discussed:Unique ways women are impacted by performing in the heat How to counsel athletes on developing a hydration plan for hot weather racesDangers of overdoing it with sodiumRecommendations on the amount of fluids, carbohydrates, and sodium levels during your eventWhy you want to take in small doses of fluids and carbohydrates in a "drip" fashionCan you come back from GI distress on the race course?Special considerations for Masters athletesWhat should athletes be doing in the week leading up to the race?Advice on handling jet lag and how to avoid “poop lag”Thoughts on sauna protocols and acclimating during the heat upon arrival in your hot climate Tips on avoiding hyponatremia and keeping carb and electrolyte levels "topped off" on race weekDo’s and Don’ts of drinking soda and Coke on the courseFollow Women for Tri for more inspiration and information on training and racing IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN distances.

This Week:The Kona Start ListThe Wrath of SidSwearing off Ironman DistanceAlways bring a weaponNewbie Tips for Non-Ironman racesPig Legs in the airport?Adventure Beyond TriJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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.Sarah's Instagram: @sarah.b.truehttps://www.feistytriathlon.com/watch-the-womenFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

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 EventsSika Henry - First Black Female Professional TriathleteCherie Gruenfeld - 14 IRONMAN World Champion TitlesMichelle Simmons - Triathlon Coach based in KonaThey'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 waterFirst 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 acclimatingWhat should I plan to bring, versus what can I buy on the island?Do I need to rent a car to ride the course, do I need to ride some of the course beforehand, is it safe? What if I have to ride alone?What if I only get to Kona a few days before the event? Will that be enough time to acclimate to the conditions?Should I do a practice swim, and where can I do that?How to get yourself out of "the dark place" during those rough moments in the raceHow to navigate wind on the bike and current on the swimSpecial advice from our exert panelFollow Women for Tri for more inspiration and information on training and racing IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN distances.Register for our October 3rd VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Webinar - Performing in Kona: Women's Specific Nutrition and Heat Concerns.

This week:How Festival is It?You’ll Get There SomedayTips for First Timers - Strike a Pose and Soak it InPeak Training MoodsPontevedra Preview You Ate That During Your Race?!Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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.Jodie's Instagram: @jodierobertsontriathletehttps://www.feistytriathlon.com/watch-the-womenFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:Jelly for JellyfishKelly’s Tips for Nice - hilly rides, heat acclimationDon’t Cook Your EgoHomeschooling for Triathlon Performance? We have thoughts.It's Time to Watch The WomenJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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.Barbara's Instagram: @bcriverosFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:Airline RouletteBeing Super SwedishKelly Wants Her StonesOur Favs in NiceThe French said, “Non” to the Underpants RunJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!!Lauren's Instagram: @laurenbbrandonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:Athleisure for WorkA 2:36 800?!Someone’s Gonna DieThe Imaginary Center LineSnarky OfficialsFirst Bike CrushKelly’s Getting ShankedJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!Mel's Instagram: @melradcoachinghttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/05/amy-schumer-last-fuckable-dayFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:Microwaved Cookie Dough vs. Chocolate CroissantsSid Talks Paris Test and 70.3 Worlds PreviewIncestuous PoolsWrestling and Triathlon, They're Kinda the Same ThingSexy HomestaysGolf Pants and DickiesJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!Natasha's Instagram: @natashavdm81Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:Check-ins from Paris and Singapore!Potty Training BriberySwimming in Sketch SituationsOh, the Places We GoIRONMAN gets a CompetitorWe Knew She Would Qualify!Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!Heini’s Instagram: @heinihartikainenFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:First Loser or Vice Champion?Surprise! Milwaukee's a cool town!Taylor, the MachineBumbling a BroadcastDudes Who Think They're HelpingJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!!Lucy's Instagram: @lucymaybyramFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

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 sportWhy it's an exciting time for women in triathlonWhat they wish they knew when they first startedHow we can continue to grow triathlonAnd, they even dispense race-day advice and wisdom Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!!Brittany's Instagram: @bmhiggins84Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:Kelly's Alaska Trash BearThe "Inflection Point" for Women's SportsInspiration PornOrca’s Wetsuit ScienceAsian Head Shape is a ThingBarbie vs OppenheimerJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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.Follow them on Instagram @thenordicaphotographyFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

*Note: This episode originally dropped on May 19, 2023*This week:Forget Breakfast in BedKnocking on Creepy VansA Beef with BeefI’m Racing in the RainRookie TipsAn Adult ThunderblanketJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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. Follow Lucy on Instagram @lucy_bartholomewFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

*Note: This episode first dropped on May 12, 2023*This Week:The group ride starts rollingI 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 CommentatorsHeroes or Villians?!Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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. christinemyu.comChristine's Instagram: @cyu888Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This Week:High School HookupsSarah Breaks the Tape in Frankfurt, But Does She Keep It?Looping Like a Lunatic in the WoodsThere’s Something to Be Said for Good SnacksJocelyn Tempts Fate and WinsSid and Kelly Talk Female-Only RacesDealing with Loop 2 EnergyBucket List RacesA Debbie Gibson Dirty Dancing WeekendJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This Week:Casual Holiday RacingEverything’s a Go at WalmartRoth Hysteria Women Crush WeekendThe Secret Lives of SarahStop Being So AmericanSesame Street Alter-EgosJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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.Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

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 GravelUnbound - the Superbowl of GravelGetting All Bodies on Bikes with Marley BlonkskyReclaiming "Fat" and "Phat"Do Athena and Clydesdale Divisions Need to Ride Away?Orcas setting fashion trendsJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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!Steph's Instagram: @stephjaggerAlyssa's eye patchesFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This week:Commuting Time Killers"Dipsea" into Trail RunningHow Many Plastic Bottles Did He Use?! (Watch This Video)The Greatest Triathlete Right NowLove Notes for KellyJoin us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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.Anna's Instagram: @astrehlow16Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This Week:Jocelyn’s a State Champion!Training through the Purple HazeCrazy World RecordsTragedy in HamburgScary Close CallsA Freezer on a Deserted Island? Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Our Partners:

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.Katie's Instagram: @katiecolvilleFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners:

This Week:Sarah is so EuroKona -It’s Just a RaceGet Well, SidIt’s Not a HangoverFeisty’s Slam DunkAre You “That Guy?”Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlonFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlonFeisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrOrca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYoMomentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com.

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.Hana's Instagram: @trihanathonThe Iron Woman film: danatoday.comFollow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Our Partners: