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I RACE LIKE A GIRLangelanaeth.com
Welcome to the I Race Like a Girl Podcast, where a professional triathlete, Angela Naeth, and an age grouper, Amy Woods, talk about all things sport and life. We are here to educate and enlighten, but most importantly, to keep it real.
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Episodes

Ironman Lake Placid Race Recap

What a day! This episode recaps Ironman Lake Placid, one of the most iconic Ironman races on the circuit. Angela was 4th female pro with a time of 9:32:23 and Amy was 10th in her age group with a 12:14:50 and got a Kona slot! We start with race week, and then head into the race. Angela shares her race strategy, her goals, and some funny moments, including Angela’s T1 mishaps, getting peed on during the bike portion (!!), and Amy's biofreeze moment on River Road. The best part about this recap is...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Mid-Season Check In

This episode is your mid-season check-in. It’s a good idea to take moment to stop and reflect on what your training and season has looked like so far, how you are doing now, and where you are headed. Topics covered: Amy and Angela's check-in Mid summer burnout - why it happens and how to deal with it Raced out? Skip a late season race? Mixing up types of racing Vacation and training Dealing with mid season injuries or annoyances Stop trying to turn everything green on training peaks Communicate!...

Jul 17, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Listener Q & A

It's time for another listener Q and A! Topics covered: Race swim anxiety heart rate variability strength training handling the heat liquid vs solid nutrition the best training advice we’ve gotten!

Jul 10, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Ironman Lake Placid Race Preview

This episode previews the Lake Placid Ironman venue and course. Lake Placid is one of the most iconic Ironman venues, and is the longest running North American Ironman, besides Kona. People sign up year after year to do this special race and this year, both Amy and Angela will be lining up to race. Angela has done this race a few times and has trained up in Placid many more times, so she is well versed on the course. So, as a newbie to Ironman Lake Placid, Amy takes this opportunity to interview...

Jul 03, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Mastering Your Race Week Mindset

This episode focuses on the mental side of race week and how to decrease nerves and anxiety leading up to a race. As coaches, athletes, and friends who have raced together, Angela and Amy give a 360 degree view of how to get to the start line confident and calm, while also acknowledging that everyone approaches race week differently. Topics covered: Outcome vs process goals What does trust your training mean? Highlight reel Going in undertrained Find your why Create goals for yourself that refle...

Jun 26, 202356 minSeason 2Ep. 75

From Unbound to Finland Gravel: The Big Takeaways

Today’s episode focuses on Angela’s two big gravel races- Unbound and Finland Gravel. Unbound is part of the Lifetime Grand Prix series, and is a 200 mile gravel race in Emporia, Kansas and it’s known for its crazy weather and mud, both of which Angela experienced this year. After Unbound, she got on a plane to Finland for the inaugural Finland gravel race, which was 177 km. She had strong showings in both races. Instead of just doing a regular race recap, we review Angela's biggest takeaways fr...

Jun 20, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Patriot 70.3 Race Recap- BONUS EPISODE!

BONUS EPISODE TIME! Fresh off the finish line, Angela and Amy recap their race at the Patriot Half Triathlon in Lakeville, MA. It was a fun local race, with lots of friends, some rain and some speedy race times. Lots of takeaways in here for racing, pacing, and fueling a 70.3 distance! Have a listen!

Jun 18, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Unbound 350XL Race Recap

This episode recaps the Unbound 350 XL gravel race with Scott Myers and John Skarupa, who finished 6th and 7th. For those who don’t know, the 350 XL starts at 3 PM the day before the rest of the distances start, and the racers ride through the night, stopping at gas stations to refuel. It’s a long difficult race, not just because it’s 24 hours (if you are fast) but because the flint hills of Kansas and the weather will challenge your grit and your spirit. We talk about their build to this race, ...

Jun 12, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Ask the PT w/ Physical Therapist Christine Saleeba

Physical Therapist Christine Saleeba is back and answering all of your physical therapy questions so you can be your healthiest, strongest, and most durable self in training and racing. Christine is also a runner and triathlete, which helps her understand the unique needs of endurance athletes. Topics covered: How often should you do PT at home? 5 things a PT wished people did/did not do When to train through an injury or pain, and when not to Plantar fasciitis How much do we really need to stre...

Jun 05, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Open Water Swim Tips and Tricks

It's open water season- our favorite! This podcast covers open water swimming and how to make your summer of swimming and racing successful. List of topics: Water temp Wetsuits How do workouts change in open water? How do you make it more interesting in open water? Dolphin diving Sighting Watches and GPS Get rid of pace Amy's summer goal Tools to feel comfortable in open water - in racing and training Avoiding panic in open water Swimskin Choppy water stroke change Kicking...

May 29, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 70
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