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. Follow With > Against on Instagram @withisgreaterthanagainst Enter the Feisty Kona Giveaway at https://www.feisty...
Oct 05, 2022•29 min
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 u...
Oct 04, 2022•34 min
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 ...
Oct 03, 2022•38 min
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. Learn about Fund Her Tri at https://fundhertri.org *** Support the Podcast *** Coeur Sports: Use the code KONAHOT10 for $10 off at coeursports.com TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYKONA...
Oct 02, 2022•40 min
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 t...
Oct 01, 2022•45 min
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. Follow Emily on Instagram @swimmerwhotris Follow Feis...
Sep 29, 2022•44 min
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 suspecti...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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 b...
Sep 15, 2022•57 min
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,...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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. ...
Sep 01, 2022•58 min
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...
Aug 25, 2022•57 min
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...
Aug 18, 2022•54 min
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 ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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, trainin...
Aug 04, 2022•59 min
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 jour...
Jul 28, 2022•51 min
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...
Jul 21, 2022•43 min
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 unexpec...
Jul 14, 2022•39 min
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, cha...
Jul 07, 2022•50 min
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 enduranc...
Jun 30, 2022•51 min
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 adven...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 14 min
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, i...
Jun 09, 2022•11 min
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 M...
Jun 09, 2022•54 min
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 L...
Jun 02, 2022•58 min
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 ...
May 26, 2022•42 min
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, an...
May 19, 2022•57 min
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 synd...
May 12, 2022•36 min
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 ...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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...
Apr 21, 2022•52 min
