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 T...
Oct 13, 2023•44 min
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 B...
Oct 13, 2023•35 min
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-scho...
Oct 12, 2023•38 min
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 t...
Oct 12, 2023•45 min
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 ...
Oct 11, 2023•46 min
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. Hoste...
Oct 10, 2023•42 min
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 W...
Oct 10, 2023•41 min
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 s...
Oct 09, 2023•36 min
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 Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order wit...
Oct 06, 2023•51 min
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...
Oct 05, 2023•56 min
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 ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYTRI at https:/...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 compartm...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 S...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr
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?! Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYTRI at https:/...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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 passi...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYT...
Sep 15, 2023•46 min
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 raci...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 38 min
This week: Airline Roulette Being Super Swedish Kelly Wants Her Stones Our Favs in Nice The French said, “Non” to the Underpants Run Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYTRI at https://www.previnex.com/ Xterra: Looking for a new ra...
Sep 08, 2023•52 min
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. Beyon...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYTRI at https://www.previnex.com/ Xterra: Looki...
Sep 01, 2023•54 min
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. Me...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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 Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order ...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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...
Aug 24, 2023•49 min
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! Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYTRI at https://www.p...
Aug 18, 2023•55 min
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: @heinihartikainen Follow...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Orca: Get 15% off with code FEISTY15 at https://www.orca.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYTRI at https://www.previnex.com/ Xterra: Look...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 al...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: http...
Aug 04, 2023•44 min
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 ...
Aug 03, 2023•55 min
