#63 Snatches & Hoohahs
This week: Sara’s Crossfit Open update, how do you make unbelievable goals, Ironman’s Facebook live coverage, dealing with stress, and can your average person pass the new army fitness test.
Mar 22, 2019•42 min
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#62 My Tribe
This week: Sara drops in the Crossfit Open rankings, what your 'tribe' says about you, why it is getting harder for track & field athletes to qualify for the olympics, and a voicemail from our favorite mom. Kelly’s latest newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-78-the-five-people-you-spend-time-with/ Don’t miss Kelly’s newsletter, sign up today! **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ atwww.asskicker-ink.com Get 30% of...
Mar 15, 2019•35 min
#61 Go with your gut
This week: Sara’s Crossfit Open update "Tales from my box" Kelly finally picks a race When should you listen to your gut? Lance Armstrong’s business model + a voicemail from Kelly’s mom Email your “crazy gut” story to kelly@livefeisty.com Kelly’s most recent newsletter http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-77-do-you-go-with-your-gut/ Don’t miss Kelly’s newsletter, sign up today! **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskick...
Mar 08, 2019•31 min
#60 Smashed
This week: another tale from Sara’s box, the meaning of the word "smashed", the mental side of dealing with injury, the future of watching sports, triathlon's environmental impact, and how many push-ups can you do? Kelly’s most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-76-no-ones-cares-that-youre-injured/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 30% off Nuun hydration at www.nuunlife.com with code ‘ironwomen’ Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at w...
Mar 01, 2019•30 min
#59 Better in Canada
This week: THE GREAT MAKEUP DEBATE of 2019, Sara signed up for the Crossfit Open, and should triathlon have their own virtual events? Plus, how to become a fan of triathlon, sponsorship and healthcare. Get 30% off Nuun hydration at www.nuunlife.com with code ‘ironwomen’ Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskickerink.com Kelly's most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-75-prize-money-running-stats-and-no-health-insurance-for-pros/
Feb 22, 2019•41 min
#58 Snowpocalypse
This week: Kelly’s races keep getting canceled, when is it safe to travel to races alone, thoughts on race weight, and how to attract more women to ultra racing. Kelly’s most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-74-goodbye-wildflower/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ atwww.asskicker-ink.com Get 30% off Nuun hydration at www.nuunlife.com with the code 'ironwomen'
Feb 15, 2019•38 min
#57 Makeup
This week: Kelly’s mom on wearing makeup while working out. Why do some races have fewer women? Why do races fail? And, how long is a pro career? .**Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskickerink.com 30% off Nuun hydration at www.nuunlife.com
Feb 08, 2019•34 min
# 56 What the Murph?
This week: We go back to Sara’s box TBI Conference recap Is it possible to change cultural attitudes? Wearing makeup during workouts What’s the difference between elite and pro athletes? and what is the worst kind of pain. Plus, new sponsor announcement! Kelly’s most recent newsletter http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-72-are-you-on-the-inside-or-out/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskickerink.com Get 30% off Nuu...
Feb 01, 2019•39 min
#55 LIVE from TBI
*SPECIAL EPISODE* Kelly and Sara record live from the Triathlon Business International Conference, bringing you all the highs and lows from Tempe, Arizona. Plus, special feisty guests Kelly Burns Gallagher from Sonic Endurance and Kay Martin, owner of BOCO Gear. Kelly's latest newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-71-are-you-offended/
Jan 28, 2019•28 min
#54 Ghosted
This week, Sara and Kelly look back on triathlon in the last 10 years, Sara’s 2019 goals, a listener voicemail, how do you say "no" to a training partner, Ironman’s IPO, and tales from Sara’s box. Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-70-ironman-ipo-fittest-50-triathmeets/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ atwww.asskickerink.com
Jan 18, 2019•31 min
#53 Exhausted
This week: Should we eat roadkill? The wild world of triathlon sponsorship and have we destroyed the millennials? Tells us your goals and how you plan to change the game: sara@livefeisty.com
Jan 11, 2019•31 min
#52 Goals vs. Resolutions
This week: What makes a good training location, 2019 goals, a voicemail from Kelly’s Mom, where’s the money in triathlon going, and are we on an upward trend? Kelly’s most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-68-what-are-your-goals/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ at www.asskickerink.com
Jan 04, 2019•24 min
#51 Boxing Day
This week on the show: Allyson Felix’s pregnancy, Missy Franklin's retirement, our favorite Triathlon moments from 2018, trends & predictions for 2019 and Kelly and Sara's resolutions.
Dec 28, 2018•41 min
#50 Eating Brownies
This week, Kelly recaps Challenge Daytona, bad race hotel stories, our advice for the off season, and are "winter challenges" good or bad? Kelly's recent newsletter; http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-66-off-seasoning-secret/
Dec 21, 2018•37 min
[REBROADCAST] #26 The Murph
REBROADCAST The one in which: 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.
Dec 14, 2018•24 min
#49 - Inspiration & nitty gritty
Kelly and Sara talk all things Outspoken Summit, the tough moments, what we found inspirational and a behind the scenes look into the organization Plus, what happened with the Kona slots at Ironman Argentina? Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-64-from-the-summit/ Sara's piece about the Summit: http://livefeisty.com/eight-things-i-learned-at-the-outspoken-summit/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘ridi...
Dec 07, 2018•29 min
#48 Fair is Fair?
This week: The Outspoken Summit Are we a number? The Kona algorithm A listener voicemail and the NBC Kona coverage. Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/ep-63-chasing-prs-the-new-kona-formula-tv-shows/ **Support the podcast, use our sponsor codes** Get 20% off AssKickerInk activewear with the code ‘riding’ atwww.asskickerink.com
Nov 30, 2018•34 min
#47 The Fast Turkey
This week: The pros and cons of Turkey Trots A tale from Sara's box Racing pregnant Ironman Arizona and the new Kona slots allocation system and a voicemail from Andrew Messick. Kelly's most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/ep-62-thanksgiving-a-farting-dart-controversy-some-numbers-from-im-arizona/
Nov 23, 2018•30 min
#46 Sports Bras
This week: California on fire Sports Bras vs. Football Race bandits Racing with broken bones? And some advice from Kelly's mom How to help California fire victims: https://www.kqed.org/news/11705542/how-to-help-camp-fire-victims Kelly's most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-61-as-the-world-burns/
Nov 16, 2018•35 min
#45 Race Gone Wrong
Kelly and Sara talk about the mental aspects of dealing with a disappointing race and race nerves. Also, why words matter, the NCAA’s new triathlon team, Ironman in new locations, and a voicemail from Kelly’s mom. Kelly's most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-60-do-you-get-nervous-before-races/
Nov 09, 2018•27 min
#44 Mark Anthony
"Tales from my Box" continued... Kona demographics and why there’s not more women, can you actually train too much?!? And cryptic tweets unpacked. Article on why you don't have to worry about exercising too much: https://www.outsideonline.com/2358586/dont-worry-about-exercising-too-much Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-59-kids-dress-up-as-shalane/
Nov 02, 2018•29 min
#43 I want to go here
This week: Kelly’s thoughts on racing in China, a voicemail from a listener in Thailand, the future of sports media and another voicemail from our fabulous podcast editor. Kelly’s most recent newsletter- http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-58-triathlon-in-china/
Oct 26, 2018•36 min
#42 Call to action
Alternative Titles: Trolls Uneducated Opinions Jelly Fish Boost If she's happy, I'm happy This week: Kelly has a gripe about so-called trolls Is it okay to propose at the finish line? Lessons learned in the Kona trenches and Kelly’s mom has a question Kelly's most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-57-trolls-kona-and-an-argument-against-disc-brakes/
Oct 19, 2018•38 min
#41 Sensing Vibes
Alternative Title: "Don't be a weirdo if you don't have clothes on" On this week's show: Kelly’s mom on locker room etiquette insider opinions on Kona do we need more hobbies? and the challenges of doing an Ironman at certain times of the month. Ashley and Sara's live interviews from Kona: https://www.facebook.com/Ironwomenpodcast/ Kelly's most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-56-aloha/ New York Times' piece about hobbies: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/opinion/sunday/i...
Oct 12, 2018•27 min
#40 Serious Hula
Sara learns to Hula in Kona. The current vibe on the Big Island The ITU grand finale A new minimum salary for women’s cycling Plus, training and swim lane etiquette. Kelly’s most recent newsletter: http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-55-lets-talk-about-triathlon-etiquette/ **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’ at www.kravejerky.com
Oct 05, 2018•27 min
#39 Tracking Kona
This week: A stupid injury from our favorite voicemailer. Cycling injuries and concussions. Should life insurance and fitness trackers be connected? Lance Armstrong does SwimRun. Thorsten Radde's Kona predictions And a new woman is added to the field. Thorsten's website: www.trirating.com More accurate details on Lance Armstrong's ban: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/cycling/2016/09/07/lance-armstrong-cycling-ban-partially-lifted/89981404/
Sep 28, 2018•35 min
#38 Duck Tales
This week: Stupid injury stories Tales from my Box Why is everyone in Kona already? Crazy speed records and a voicemail from Kelly’s mom. Kelly’s most recent newsletter- http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-53-some-people-doing-cool-stuff/ **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’ at www.kravejerky.com
Sep 21, 2018•26 min
#37 Breakups are hard
This week: "Tales from my Box" The women’s race at Ironman Wisconsin Do we need an elite amateur category in Ironman? The Kona slot allocation system Jan is out + a listener question about breaking up with your coach Email your "stupid injury" stories to sara@livefeisty.com Tell Kelly how much you like the newsletter - kellydomara@gmail.com Kelly’s most recent newsletter http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-52-triathlon-categories-serena-and-surfings-prize-purses/ **Support the podcast, use our s...
Sep 14, 2018•33 min
#36 "We're doing this"
Alternative show title: "ill prepared and dangerous baffoons" Kelly and Sara talk: 70.3 world championships changes in Kona slot allocation what to do with all the tourists burning Nikes and Colin Kaepernick and what’s the peak performance age for athletes?? Photo: Talbot Cox Kelly's most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-51-clash-of-the-titans/ Outspoken Summit- www.outspokensummit.com Julie Moss video 1982 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ef5AvYKOo8 Nike ad w Kaepernick...
Sep 07, 2018•34 min
#35 Snafu ?!?
This week: Kelly loses a bet The 70.3 World Championship in South Africa Wild card spots for the Ironman World Championship Do you have to be mentally ill to do Ironman? Advice from a listener on how to qualify for Kona And a voicemail from Kelly's mom Kelly's most recent newsletter - http://livefeisty.com/newsletter-ep-50-who-should-get-a-wild-card/
Aug 31, 2018•23 min
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