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If We Were Riding

If We Were Ridinglivefeisty.com
Kelly O'Mara, Sarah True, and special guests get together weekly to bring you all the latest triathlon gossip, insider news, and unsolicited opinions on almost any topic. Episodes drop every Friday.
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Episodes

#34 Rope Climb

This week: Sara's favorite segment, "Tales from my Box" Then, the joy and heartache of the Kona qualification game How to cherry pick a race (or not) What are your fave races? and KELLY'S BIG IDEA. [Note: this episode contains some mildly explicit content. This is your warning] Email your stories to Sara - sara@livefeisty.com Kelly's most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-49-winners-losers/

Aug 24, 201826 min

#33 Poison Oak

- The SwimRun debrief episode - Do Kelly and Sara have poison oak? Why SwimRun is appealing (especially to women) And what Kelly and Sara learned during their adventure. Could there be a better system to help choose races? Plus, a few thoughts on social media, permits and the future of the outdoor space.

Aug 17, 201834 min

#32 DNF

On this week's show: When is it ok to DNF? Does it have to involve imminent death? Could Kelly actually make the Crossfit Games someday? Speaking of Crossfit, are they the fittest on earth? And after the credits - a chat with Ötillö champ Jonas Colting about all things Swimrun.

Aug 10, 201827 min

#31 Climate Related Race Contingencies

On Episode 31: Why Sara was in the woods with Taco Bell (and without sleep) How to spectate without knocking people down Climate change is real y'all And a swim/run training update Kelly's latest newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-46-squadgoals/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskickerink.com Get 20% off Krave Jerky with the code ‘riding’ atwww.kravejerky.com

Aug 03, 201831 min

#30 Cooking Perogies

And we're back! Have you missed us?! On Episode 30: Ironman celebrates it's 40th year What the heck is swim/run? What have we been doing for 4 weeks? Kelly's latest newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-45-the-ironman-stories-we-tell/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskickerink.com Get 20% off Krave Jerky with the code ‘riding’ atwww.kravejerky.com

Jul 27, 201837 min

[REBROADCAST] "The Top 4" - I'm Just a Bill

Our #1 show from the first 6 month: Kelly & Sara take on the most controversial topic in triathlon this week, Kelly brings us our weekly Olympic update and we ask a big question, "Why are Olympic sports prone to sexual abuses by coaches and health care professionals and how can triathlon avoid this?" **PLUS, NEW SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear and support the podcast by using the code 'riding' at www.asskickerink.com *The POLL that we mentioned on the show- https:/...

Jul 20, 201819 min

[REBROADCAST] "The Top 4" - Texas, we have a problem

On this week's throwback show: Kelly and Sara talk about Ironman Texas, the line dancing, the overcrowding, the drafting. A voicemail from a listener and of course, Kelly’s mom. The pros and cons of women’s triathlon joining the NCAA, And the 5th place woman at the Boston Marathon who may not get paid. Plus, stay tuned after the credits for a little ‘would you rather’! Video of one of the crashes at Ironman Texas: https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/?post=6619534#p6619534

Jul 14, 201831 min

[REBROADCAST] "The Top 4" - bitchy on a case-by-case basis

While Kelly and Sara are on break, we are counting down the Top 4 most popular episodes. In 3rd place is #4 - bitchy on a case-by-case basis. This rebroadcast was originally released on the day that Ironman announced the new qualification system for pros. Lots on that, plus training squads and making triathlon fun again.

Jul 09, 201826 min

[REBROADCAST] "The Top 4" - A Rolling Start

While Kelly and Sara are on a break from podcasting, we decided to revisit the top 4 most popular episodes so far. In this New Year's episode, revisit resolutions and laugh at how accurate (or inaccurate) our predictions for 2018 have been so far. Plus, do you remember which triathlete Kelly's mom thinks is dreamy?

Jun 29, 201822 min

#29 Cracking

This week we talk about: Our upcoming (short) podcast break How you know when you're cracking A swim/run update How do you keep up with ALL THE RACES Is triathlon a little too niche A new voicemail + a new poll of the week Read Kelly's newsletter at http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-40-the-signs-youre-ironman-ready/ *Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes**Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ atwww.asskickerink.comGet 20% off Krave Jerky with the code ‘riding’ atwww.k...

Jun 22, 201831 min

#28 Comfy Pants

On Episode 28: Our podcast has a new team member! Why are triathletes willing to pay more for coaching? Puberty - a "problem" for female runners? "Athleisure" - trend or cultural change? And a our favorite voicemailer is back! Kelly’s most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-39-clothes-injuries-and-the-highest-paid-athletes/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskickerink.com Get 20% off Krave Jerky...

Jun 15, 201823 min

#27 Birthday

On episode #27: Does triathlon have too many "Championship" races? Do easy courses really make the sport more appealing? Pros who work for free, The results from our poll on the use of the word “box” Also, birthdays - do we care?

Jun 08, 201830 min

#26 The Murph

This week: Sara takes on a challenge Birth rates are declining in the US, Kelly and Sara might know why. Is everyone doping? A voicemail from a listener, and maybe a new segment for the show?! And our thoughts on Ironman's buying spree. Kelly’s most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-37-is-everybody-else-doping/

Jun 02, 201824 min

#25 Burl Poaching

This week: How to avoid Lyme disease Putting the 'race' back into racing Pros retiring - the struggle is real A voicemail from Kelly’s Mom- Yay! ...and is social media changing our perspective on extreme sports? After the credits- Sara and Kelly list the things that stand between them and the best in the world. Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-36-retirements-and-who-gets-to-be-a-pro-triathlete/

May 25, 201830 min

#24 The Café Stop

This week: Who actually gets to be called an Ironman champion? Kelly’s proposal that the pro women should start 20 minutes ahead of the pro men. Could legalized sports betting be good for women’s sports? And some quality feedback from Kelly’s mom. After the credits - famous athletes spotted in the real world. Caroline Livesey's piece about types of training partners: http://livefeisty.com/the-training-partner/ Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-35-a-modest-propos...

May 19, 201827 min

#23 The Prince Harry of Triathlon

This week: crazy old-school races and the future of triathlon, the North American 70.3 Championship and why Kelly thinks all the pro women got pregnant last year. Stay tuned after the credits to learn about the surprising history of the treadmill. Sara's piece about the future of triathlon: http://livefeisty.com/triathlon-all-grown-up/ Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-34-why-we-quit/

May 11, 201824 min

#22 Texas, we have a problem

On this week's show: Kelly and Sara talk about Ironman Texas, the line dancing, the overcrowding, the drafting. A voicemail from a listener and of course, Kelly’s mom. The pros and cons of women’s triathlon joining the NCAA, And the 5th place woman at the Boston Marathon who may not get paid. Plus, stay tuned after the credits for a little ‘would you rather’! Video of one of the crashes at Ironman Texas: https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/?post=6619534#p6619534 Kelly’s most recent newsletter: ht...

May 04, 201831 min

#21 Pink Kettle Bells

This week - Entrepreneur life, the insanity that was the Boston Marathon, two voicemails, and what’s up with women’s specific gear? Stay tuned after the credits because Kelly and Sara are going to figure out how you can break a bone while cycling. Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-31-training-camp-boston-retirements/ **Krave Jerky’s contest details** Our podcast partner Krave Jerky is hosting a ‘Find your Fit’ contest from now through June 2018. All you need to ...

Apr 20, 201830 min

#20 Kudos

This week - Kelly & Sara talk Commonwealth Games, Ironman 70.3 Oceanside and Galveston. The Live Feisty crew is headed to Ironman Texas to do LIVE coverage AND.... another voicemail from Kelly’s mom! Plus, a strong field at the Boston Marathon and their new transgender policy. After the credits, get Sara's thoughts on the similarities between transgender athletes today and when women first started racing in Boston. Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-30-races-...

Apr 13, 201822 min

#19 Jargon

This week; Sara does a WOD in a Box; What is a triathlete really? Training and pregnancy; A voicemail from Kelly’s mom; and should sports have a special "doping" category? Stay tuned after the credits to get Sara & Kelly's thoughts on peeing on the bike. Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/ep-29-gwen-usada-triathlete-demographics/ Caroline’s article about peeing on the bike: http://livefeisty.com/pissing-in-the-wind-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-peeing-as-a-female-cyclist/...

Apr 07, 201828 min

#18 Snooze Button

Kelly did a Spartan race, what triathlon can learn from obstacle course racing, Zwift and the CVR final, angry comments online, and how the NFL controls their cheerleaders. Plus, stay tuned after the credits to get Kelly’s opinion on snooze alarms. Lisa Ingarfield's article on diversity: http://livefeisty.com/the-crux-of-the-matter-diversity-in-triathlon/

Mar 30, 201828 min

#17 Naked Olympians

This week: +Kelly finishes *almost* last in a ski race +Sara responds to listener feedback about the SI Swimsuit Edition debate (and tries to blame a Greek philosopher) +Media coverage of the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament +What do YOU want to watch on YouTube? PLUS, after the credits- could caffeine be the next banned substance?

Mar 24, 201822 min

#16 Fifth Wave Feminism

Kelly and Sara debate the validity of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Sara rides for the first time in months and what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Also, where are all the women's squads in triathlon? And Kelly tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Olympic half pipe skier who may or may not have belonged in PyeongChang. Letter from the editor of the SI Swimsuit Edition: https://www.si.com/swim-daily/2018/02/13/editors-letter-sports-illustrated-bikini-magazine-female-em...

Mar 17, 201825 min

#15 No Wrong Way

It's a short and sweet episode this week as Sara launches www.livefeisty.com. Hear about Kelly's 50k run, our thoughts on whether the US can truly embrace the Paralympics, the Oscars and Serena Williams. Plus, we play our theme song in its entirety... love it? hate it? Let us know!

Mar 10, 201813 min

#14 Haters

This week, Kelly & Sara talk about how to deal with internet trolls and do an Olympic post mortem. Do medal counts matter to our sporting culture? And why oh why are women's events still shorter than the men's events? Parents! Your kids (probably) don’t need to specialize early in a sport to become an Olympian. Sara gives Kelly some Canadian tips for her first 50k ultra race in bad weather. And stay tuned after the credits to hear what’s plaguing our youth today. Kelly’s most recent newslett...

Mar 03, 201822 min

#13 I'm not cold, I'm just storing a skittle in there

This week, Kelly goes down a deep hole with the Canadian ice dancing team and their "secret baby." Event-naming, "Ladies'" or "Women’s"? Shaun White’s sexual harassment lawsuit and why are female athletes required to be camera ready at all times? Also, Sara and Kelly say nipples and boobs a lot. Kelly’s most recent newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/f15096f91224/if-we-were-riding-ep-23?e=e2d7e7dd37 **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** -Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code 'rid...

Feb 24, 201823 min

#12 Cheerleaders

The Winter Olympics: Kelly and Sara talk about their fave characters (spoiler alert!) Chloe Kim & Adam Rippon, the irony of Vice President Mike Pence’s political statement, North Korean cheerleaders, and how DO you get tickets? Stay tuned after the credits to find out if Kelly has changed her mind on Gwen Jorgensen. Kelly writes about why she loves the Olympics - http://livefeisty.com/whyiloveolympics/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** -Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with t...

Feb 17, 201817 min

#11 Puppies

The Olympics have started, so watch the volleyball. Erm what? Exactly. A mental trick for endurance athletes based on facts, numbers and studies. Plus, the 'podium girls' debate, should they stay or should they go? And stay tuned after the credits to find out who Kelly thinks should hand out medals. Kelly’s most recent newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/e4cf779aead5/if-we-were-riding-ep-21?e=[UNIQID] **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** -Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code 'r...

Feb 10, 201819 min

#10 We're People Too

This week - How you might be revealing military secrets on Strava. Kelly gets the full male locker room perspective on the U.S. gymnastics team doctor sexual abuse trial. We discuss the new initiatives coming out of the Triathlon Business International conference. Sara shares what she was up to in Arizona, and road rage, is it getting worse? Stay turned after the credits for Kelly’s public service announcement. Our most recent newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b15e50f4bcfb/if-we-were-riding-ep-20?e...

Feb 03, 201817 min

#9 Fancy Bear

On the podcast: All of last week's triathlon doping stories, including the kerfuffel surrounding the bronze medalist from the Rio Olympics. And, the physical and mental secrets/not secrets to success. Sara survives a Tsunami (warning) and Kelly's trip to Bermuda goes sideways. Plus... a little, maybe big, Ironman gossip after the final credits. Official statement from the ITU regarding Henri Schoeman: https://www.triathlon.org/news/article/statement_regarding_mr._henri_schoeman Our most recent n...

Jan 26, 201820 min
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