In honor of mothers day this past weekend, this week's episode features two women who are navigating the elite triathlon space as new moms. Our first guest, Kayla Pokorny found out she was pregnant with her second child last year during her rookie pro season, and has been quick to step back into racing with competing in St Anthony's just a few months postpartum. Our second guest is Lara Gruden, who had been competing as a pro for a number of years prior to getting pregnant with her first baby. L...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min
This week, the crew is joined by Andrea Fisher, Development Manager of the IRONMAN Foundation , to chat about the upcoming celebrity relay at IRONMAN Lake Placid, as well as other active initiatives from the foundation "to create positive, tangible change in race communities through grant funding and volunteerism." Also this week: Jocelyn Breaks the Tape with Less Running! IRONMAN Foundation Relay Dream Teams The Olympic Window is Closing Breakdancing Contenders?! Where are the Women's Sports Fi...
May 10, 2024•49 min
This week we are welcoming Xterra and long course pro Meg Dirito to the show!! Meg got her start in endurance sport as competitive swimmer, where she swam in the NCAA and even made it to the Olympic trials! Now Meg is in her rookie year as a professional triathlete, is a mom of two, and also works part time as an emergency vet. In this episode, Meg tells us all about how she balances so many pursuits in life, and still manages to get the best out of herself in all of them. We also got to hear ab...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min
This week: Jocelyn Sticks out like a Sore Nascar Thumb An IRONMAN Puppy Petting Zoo Kelly Gets Stoned at Canyons Precision Popsicles? The Remarkable Kat Get it Together, Texas What Do You Fear the Most? A Male, or a Bear? 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 firs...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
This week we are excited to welcome Anna Bergsten to the show! Anna is a Swedish long course pro who only just recently stepped into the triathlon world, but has already established herself as a top athlete with two 70.3 wins and numerous top ten finishes. In this episode she tells us all about how she elevated her career as a triathlete from an age grouper who could barely swim and was balancing a full time job to a full time pro who is climbing the ranks to become one of the best. There is som...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min
This week: The Triumphant Return of Kelly's Mom! Crew "To Dos" The Shark in the Seine Sid Breaks Down The Juice on all the Sports And Speaking of "Juiced..." Dream Costume Contest 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:/...
Apr 26, 2024•54 min
Back on the podcast this week we have Ironman Texas expert, Natasha Van Der Merwe! In this episode we get a little update into what Natasha has been up to lately since officially retiring from the pro scene, and then we dove into all things IMTX. This is one of the first big full distance races on the calendar this year, so there will be a lot of big names looking to make their mark on the series ranking for the year. In this episode we also got some great tips from Natasha about how to best to ...
Apr 25, 2024•55 min
This week, the gang is joined by Feisty Media's Selene Yeager to discuss her limited podcast series called Hormonal, dropping on the Women's Performance Podcast feed. Also: Sizzling in Singapore - Finish Line Drama Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weenie Team USA Bikini - The Reveal Let’s Stop the Body Policing Selene’s In the Hot Seat Is Training With Power Valuable Is Khadijah Skirting the Full Menopause Experience? What’s the latest consensus on Hormone Replacement Therapy? Burning Question for an Olympian? ...
Apr 19, 2024•41 min
Haley is back on the show this week to tell us all about her exciting race in Singapore!! She had another impressive finish, coming in 8th place, and in this episode she tells us all about how she handled the extreme jet lag and extreme heat conditions. Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Our Partners:
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr
This week: Khadijah's Back and the Gang's All Here! The 'Ol Poison Oak Excuse How Khadijah Trained and Raced During Ramadan How Long Does Residual IRONMAN Fitness Last? Taylor Ruined the Curve Sarah's Singapore 2 Cents Confidence Exceeds Fitness Hobby Joggers are Runners Too 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 a...
Apr 12, 2024•54 min
This week we welcome If We Were Riding host, Kelly O'Mara to the IronWomen podcast! While Haley is away getting ready for her race in Singapore, Alyssa and Kelly got to sit down and discuss everything from women's basketball, to ultra running, to all the exciting triathlon races happening recently. They share their predictions for this weekends races, as well as their thoughts on Oceanside! Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://livefeisty.com/ Support Our Partner...
Apr 11, 2024•42 min
This week: The Ball Sports One Minute Recap Indoor Tri Chaos - Watch the Coverage Knowing Who’s Winning is Key to Sports IRONMAN Pro Series Sand Bagging? Maybe Start with a 1500 Kids These Days 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 FEISTY...
Apr 05, 2024•49 min
This week we excited to welcome Laura Mathews to the IronWomen podcast! Laura has been competing in triathlon since 2017, and identifies as a lifelong athlete. In this episode she tells us all about how she got into the sport following a brief collegiate swimming career, and what her journey has been like. Laura also shares with us her unique passion for helping animals, and how that has led her to the demanding pursuit of completing a PHD program while also training full time as a professional ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Kelly and Jocelyn welcome former professional triathlete, coach, and podcaster, Chelsea Burns to the Group Ride this week to bring us up to speed on World Triathlon and the 2024 Olympics point chase. Her new solo podcast, Chasing the Burn stokes those triathlon fires as we build to the games in Paris (and beyond). Also this week: Are We "Pick Me" Girls? Jasmin Breaks the Internet and Gets the QOM at Barkley Do You Really Have to “Prove Your Form”? Make IRONMAN Cool Again A Surgery Speed Race?! L...
Mar 29, 2024•54 min
This week we have a very exciting interview with the first every women's T100 champion India Lee!! Haley got to talk with India about all the ins and outs of the T100 race in Miami, and India's feelings about her incredible result. We also got to hear all about the journey she has been on in sport, from running in the NCAA, to her future Ironman aspiration. India had so much great insight to share and we are so exciting for everyone to hear this episode! India's Instagram: @indielee_tri 📸: @t10...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week: Germy Kids MDot Shit Show The True-Athlon It's The Rizz Olympic Sex Parties Jocelyn’s Power Lesson Everything’s a Race It Was the Skinny Jeans 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:...
Mar 22, 2024•55 min
With Feisty's Strong course on sale right now, we thought it would be a great time to bring you all a discussion with Jen Rulon about all things strength training! Jen is a coach, trainer, and has a masters degree in kinesiology. In this episode, she tells us why strength is vital to endurance training, as well as how crucial it can be as we move through the stages of life. Jen also explains how you can achieve maximal gains with minimal time and equipment, how to fuel for strength, and so much ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min
This week, we're joined by Laura Siddall, for a game of "Ask the Brit," plus: We All Have Tall Poppy Syndrome T100 Breakdown Being Universally Unlikable Bike Packing 101 Book Your Taupo Accommodations Now Even Kelly Has Sentimental Race Swag 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: G...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
This week we have a very exciting episode with no guest, because both Haley and Alyssa have had quite the eventful past couple of weeks! First we got to hear all about Alyssa's wedding this past weekend, which was surprise to Iron Women listeners far and wide. After that, we got into the details of Haley's 7th place finish at the inaugural t100 race in Miami. She told us about the whole experience, from how she handled the blistering heat, to what this incredible result means to her! Follow us o...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 16 min
It's the Super Mega Crossover Episode with Alyssa Godesky of IronWomen and the ladies of If We Were Riding! Haley Chura is racing the T100 in Miami this weekend, so we're joining forces for this special "triathlon-ish" episode. We discuss: Haley Has The Week Off. Sorta. Will PTO Contracts Become Paid Time Off? Another T100 Tutorial from Kelly Contraband Pee Race Ranger Woes 20 Year Old Influencers in Boston What Podcast Crossover Do You Want to See?...
Mar 07, 2024•57 min
This week: Yes, You Can Go To Cuba Sufferfest Lives On through the Wahoolagins The Suff Wahooligan Controversy Kelly’s Type 2 Fun Be That Someone to Beat Synchronized (Artistic) Swimming for Dudes What Sport Would You ACTUALLY Be Good At? Episode Cover Photo Courtesy of Daybreak Racing 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...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This week we are joined by Jessica Turanec as she tells us the long and beautiful story of what led her to triathlon. This year she will take on her rookie season as a pro long course triathlete, but she hasn't always been an elite athlete. In this episode we hear all about how Jessica had to distance herself from sports as a child due to severe scoliosis, only to rediscover her athletic identity years later as an adult when she rode against cancer to support her sister. Since then, her love for...
Feb 29, 2024•50 min
This week: Race Announcing Faux Pas Park Run Predicament We Love Europe Alcatraz 1, Sarah 0 Race Tour Hype Life Lessons from Drag 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 race ...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This week we are excited to have Megan Foley on the podcast to answer all our questions about triathlon nutrition! Megan is a long-time professional triathlete and also a practicing registered dietitian. In this conversation, we got into how Megan got her start in triathlon through short course racing, as well as what is on the horizon for her this year. She told us all about the why behind her career in nutrition, and all of her major do's and don'ts for triathletes of all levels. We also got t...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The If We Were Riding gang invites a dude onto the show this week! We're welcomed by Ultraman Florida finisher, Ariel Aponte. From February 9th to 11th, our own Khadijah Diggs was part of Ariel's crew over this grueling three-day race that encompasses a 6.2 mile (10 K) open water swim, a 261.4 mile (421 K) bike ride, and a 52.4 mile (84 K) ultra-marathon run. Today, we discuss the highs and lows, who yelled at who, and who may have sharted. Most importantly, we discuss Ariel's big "why" to compe...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Gabi Lumkes is a rising star on the long course triathlon scene, and we are thrilled to hear about her journey in the week's episode! From short course racing, to completing veterinary school, to competing in multiples 70.3s, Gabi has done a lot in the past three years. In this interview, we hear about how she got her start in triathlon after running in college via the USAT collegiate recruitment program, as well as how she has managed her other career aspirations with being a professional athle...
Feb 15, 2024•49 min
This week: The Stars and Stripes Run (read: Survive) 26.2 in Orlando Finish Line Conspiracy? The Cost Benefit Analysis of Cheating Good Luck Swimming in France So Much For Sunny So Cal Training Camps Call the Media and a Lawyer 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 you...
Feb 09, 2024•55 min
We are so excited to have an amazing interview for everyone this week with Kaitlin Donner, right after her race at the Olympic trials marathon! Kaitlin is a former elite short course triathlete, physical therapist, mom of two, and most recently a marathoner. In this episode she takes us through all the excitement of her trials experience, as well as what her preparation looked like for taking on the marathon. We also got to hear about her esteemed career as a high level triathlete, and how and w...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The week, journalist and triathlete, Kristin Jenny joins the group ride. Merci blah blah The Flashy Euro 100 Poke the New IRONMAN CEO Bear Solidarity is an Action Word It’s “So Novel” to Invest in Women Marathon Trials Picks 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 f...
Feb 02, 2024•59 min
This week we are thrilled to welcome Lucy Gossage back to the podcast! Lucy is a multi time ironman champion and is an athlete who many of us in this sport look up to. Since stepping away from triathlon a few years ago, however, Lucy has taken on new challenges, like working full time as an oncologist. Most recently, Lucy raced The Spine race, which is one of England's toughest ultramarathons. In this interview we hear all about her experience preparing for this race, as well as some of her most...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min
