This week on the show Alyssa and Haley catch up with veteran pro triathlete Laurel Wassner. The three kick off the show with their reaction to the men’s and women’s Olympic Triathlon races, and Laurel talks about her unique tie to one of the men on the US Triathlon team. Laurel began her career as a professional triathlete in 2008, and has raced all distances from sprint to Ironman. She talks about the changes that she has seen in the sport throughout her career, specifically those that have affected the female pro field the most. Outside of her own athletic endeavours, Laurel is also a professional photographer and a coach with Team Wilpers, a Peloton training group. She gives us her best photo tips for Instagram, and also chats about how triathletes can integrate Peloton indoor workouts in to a triathlon training plan Follow Laurel on Instagram @athletestyle The register for the Feisty Menopause Summit go to feistymenopause.com/summit **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen Nuun Hydration: code LiveFeisty for 30% off at nuunlife.com

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Racing with Style with Laurel Wassner (S15E10)

This week on the IronWomen Podcast, Haley and Alyssa are chatting with cyclist and former collegiate swimmer Emily Cameron. Emily just finished bike packing the Tour Divide, a 2700 mile route that follows the Great Divide Trail along the continental divide from the USA/Canada border all the way south to the Mexican border. Emily had a decorated career as a collegiate swimmer at the University of Georgia, then transitioned into triathlon after college. After some early success in triathlon she decided to walk away from competitive sport. She talks through that decision, and why she has taken to ultra-endurance events as a way to explore and enjoy new places. Alyssa and Haley also pick Emily’s brain for some of her Olympic picks in swimming, cycling and triathlon to get us all hyped for some Olympic fever! Follow Emily on Instagram @ecam44 To learn more about the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit go to https://www.outspokensummit.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen Nuun Hydration: code LiveFeisty for 30% off at nuunlife.com

Find Joy with Emily Cameron (S15E9)

This week on the show Haley and Alyssa chat with professional triathlete Brandi Swicegood. In 2018, Brandi left a 20-year career as a journalist to chase her dream of becoming a professional triathlete and set an example for her daughter. Brandi opens up about the financial and emotional stress of walking away from an established career and redefining her role as a mother and athlete. She qualified for her pro card in late 2019, and raced her first event as a pro at Ironman Cozumel at the end of that year. Like all of us, Brandi’s 2020 race plans were derailed. She talks about how the pandemic affected the start of her pro career, and the challenges of being a parent and training full time during the last 18 months. This year, Brandi took to the trails and started racing Xterra off road triathlons. She tells us about how a date with her now husband got her started in mountain biking, and what she loves about the off-road format. Brandi also gives us some journalist’s insight on how to tell a good story to promote yourself as an athlete. To read Brandi’s 2018 Dallas News article visit: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/healthy-living/2018/01/26/why-did-this-30-something-mom-quit-a-killer-job-to-chase-a-dream-to-show-her-daughter-fearlessness/ Follow Brandi on Instagram @brandiswicegood To learn more about the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit go to https://www.outspokensummit.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen Nuun Hydration: code LiveFeisty for 30% off at nuunlife.com

Chasing the Wind with Brandi Swicegood (S15E8)

On this week’s episode of the IronWomen Podcast, Alyssa and Haley catch up with professional triathlete Lenny Ramsey. Lenny also raced at Ironman Coeur d’Alene last weekend, and battled her way to an impressive 8th place finish despite feeling sick on the bike and run. She tells us about her heat management strategy for the race, and how she managed to keep herself mentally and physically in the race in tough conditions. Lenny also recently raced at Ironman Tulsa, but had to pull out of the run due to swim induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). We hear about her experience with SIPE and how she managed the conditions while racing in Coeur d’Alene. Lenny tells us about her foray into Zwift racing over the last year, and how that helped her stay prepped and motivated to get back to triathlon. She also fills us in on the action packed race schedule for the rest of the year, and why she loves living and training in Arkansas. Follow Lenny on Instagram @ramsey_lenny To learn more about the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit go to https://www.outspokensummit.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen Nuun Hydration: code LiveFeisty for 30% off at nuunlife.com

Love the Race with Lenny Ramsey (S15E7)

This week Haley & Alyssa are bringing us a very special in person recording live from Coeur d’Alene! First up is a pre-race check in. The pair celebrate actually getting to see each other IRL, give us the low-down on their pre-rae workouts and talk through their nutrition strategy for the bright and early 5am start. Then we get a post-race breakdown live from the finish area in which they fill us in on exactly how their days went out on the course, the highs and lows, and how they managed the scorching heat. Thanks to our amazing hosts Haley & Alyssa for giving us this inside look into their races. The Feisty Tri community is so proud of you both!! Follow Scout the dog on Instagram @agoodgirlscout To learn more about the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit go to https://www.outspokensummit.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

LIVE From Coeur d’Alene with Haley & Alyssa (S15E6)

This week on the show Alyssa and Haley chat with rookie professional triathlete Clarice Lorenzini. Clarice qualified for her pro card at Ironman Florida in 2020 and raced her first race as a professional at Ironman Tulsa this spring. After a not-so-perfect start to the race, she tells us how she dug deep to get through the tough bike course and run her way through the field to an impressive 11th place finish. Clarice identifies as Filipino-American, and is just the second ever female professional that is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI). She speaks about how her upbringing influenced her training and pursuit of professional triathlon, and tells us why it is important to her to use her platform to be a role model for young girls in the AIPI community. Clarice also gives suggestions on how we can be better allies to support the AAPI community, both in sport and in our broader communities. Clarice lives in Virginia Beach, and will be racing Rev 3 Williamsburg this coming weekend. She gives us her local scoop on not just the race course, but also her favorite spots to visit, shop, and grab a sandwich in Williamsburg. Haley and Alyssa will both be racing Ironman Coeur D’Alene this Sunday! Cheer them on and check out all of the action on Facebook live AND be sure to check out our Instagram page, as our Feisty Community Innovator Jamila will be on the ground in CDA watching all the action unfold. Follow Clarice on Instagram @claricelorenzini To learn more about the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit go to https://www.outspokensummit.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

Embrace the Uncomfortable with Clarice Lorenzini (S15E5)

This week on the IronWomen podcast Haley and Alyssa are chatting with rookie pro triathlete Mollie Hedba. In her first season of professional racing Mollie has jumped in with both feet, racing back-to-back weekends in her first two pro races ever. She finished an impressive 11th at Texas 70.3 and 4th at Florida 70.3 just one week later. Mollie is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, and she and Alyssa reminisce about how their experiences there led them on the path to professional triathlon. Mollie was a collegiate runner, and discovered triathlon in her college years as a way to cross train for running. But she tells about the community of triathletes she met in her post-college years while stationed in Japan as a Marine, and how this inspired her to pursue triathlon professionally. Mollie recently transitioned out of being a full-time Marine to focus on training and racing full time, and we hear about her plans for the rest of the 2021 race season. To learn more about the Feisty Menopause Summit, and to get your ticket for the event go to https://www.feistymenopause.com/summit **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

Going All In with Mollie Hebda (S15E4)

This week on the show Alyssa and Haley catch up with triathlete and Paralympian Grace Norman. In 2016, at just 18 year old, Grace was the first ever Paralympic Triathlon gold medalist when the event made its debut at The Games in Rio. A budding collegiate runner at the time, she also went on to win a bronze medal in the 400m in Rio just ONE DAY after claiming gold in Paratriathlon. Grace is hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic games this year, and defend her title as champion. Fresh off a third place finish at WTS Leeds, she tells us how her training has been going during this unusual Paralympic year, and gives some insight on the USA Triathlon selection process for The Games. You can follow Grace’s prep for the Tokyo Paralympic Games on her Instagram @gracenormantri We also get the scoop on Alyssa’s race at the Two Rivers Adventure Race that she competed in over Memorial Day weekend, and get answers from a few listener mailbag questions! If you have question for Haley and Alyssa you can send them in to ironwomenpodcast@gmail.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

The Road to Tokyo with Grace Norman (S15E3)

This week on the IronWomen podcast we are bringing you a special rebroadcast of the Future of Triathlon panel from the Feisty Level Up Summit. The panel features Kelly O’Mara, professional triathlete and Editor in Chief of Triathlete Magazine; Sika Henry, professional triathlete; and Eva Solomon, race director at the Michigan-based Epic Races. Haley and Alyssa chat with these three industry insiders about how they were affected by the global pandemic, the changes they have seen in the sport of triathlon in the last 14 months, and the things they anticipate will continue to change through 2021 and beyond. Alyssa and Haley also take on a mailbag questions about defining failure and success as athletes, and we get a teaser about what Alyssa was up to in the woods this past weekend. **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

Level Up: The Future of Triathlon with Eva Solomon, Sika Henry & Kelly O'Mara (S15E2)

This week on the show Haley & Alyssa are talking all things women’s health with Dr. Tori Fewell, OBGYN. Inspired by a mailbag question about how to prevent saddle sores, we take a deep dive into soft tissues health for cyclists, fertility, grooming, and returning to cycling after childbirth. She gives us some information about egg preservation for athletes who are interested in having children after their racing careers. Dr. Fewell also talks about some of the temporary effects on the menstrual cycle that she has seen in her patients after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. A triathlete and runner herself, Dr. Fewell gives us her best tips on how to keep our “saddle areas” happy and healthy so that we can all enjoy training and riding our bikes all season long. Dr. Fewell and a colleague will be hosting a free virtual educational event on egg preservation for athletes, you can find more information and register for the event at: https://fb.me/e/jyHJmC0bY Haley also snuck in a quick race recap interview with Skye Moench, following her third place finish at Ironman Tulsa this past weekend. Skye was the top American finisher, right ahead of her friend and race course rival Heather Jackson. She tells us what she loved about the course, how the race went for her, and what her plans are for the rest of the race season. **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

Say No to Saddle Sores with Dr. Tori Fewell, OBGYN(S15E1)

First up on this week’s show Haley has a quick catchup with America pro triathlete Taylor Knibb, who is fresh off a win at WTS Yokohama this past weekend. Taylor’s victory there earned her a spot on the US Olympic Team and a ticket to compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. At age 23, Taylor is the youngest person to earn a spot on the US Olympic Triathlon squad. But with nearly a decade of racing under her belt, she is well-positioned to make a big splash at the Games this summer. Next on the docket, Alyssa and Haley catch up with retired pro triathlete Jessica Jones Lasley from her home in Tulsa, OK for her inside scoop on the upcoming Ironman happening there this coming weekend (May 23). Although a recent bike crash has unfortunately taken Jess out of the race, she gives us a total run-through of what athletes can expect from this brand new Ironman course, as well as her picks for the pro podium. Jess is a 3-time Ironman 70.3 champion, combat veteran of the US Army, and mom of three. She tells us about her unique path into the sport, and how serving in the Army prepared her for a career as a triathlete. In 2006 Jess returned to racing after giving birth to twins, as one of very few female pros to do so at the time, she reflects on how the sport has changed since then to welcome and encourage women to return to competitive racing after becoming mothers, and hopes that her example helped to blaze a trail for others. Follow Jess on Instagram @jessjonestri **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

The Scoop on Tulsa with Jess Jones Lasley (S14E20)

On this week’s episode, Alyssa and Haley chat with professional triathlete Sophie Watts. Sophie made the move from short to long course racing this year, finishing 3rd at Galveston 70.3 and 7th at the St. George 70.3 last weekend. She tells us about what went into her decision to shift to long course racing, and how her career as a WTS racer has helped her as she transitions to longer distances. Sophie grew up swimming and running competitively. She tells us how the ups and downs of her career as a collegiate athlete taught her to treat her body and mind with respect, and how sport has helped her develop in all areas of her life. We also get Sophie’s inside scoop on travel tips and places to visit for those planning on heading to St. George this year for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophiewatts_1 **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

Enjoy the Process with Sophie Watts (S14E19)

This week on the show Haley and Alyssa are speaking with big mountain climber and trans rights activist Erin Parisi. Erin is currently attempting to be the first openly transgender person to climb the 7 Summits, which involves climbing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. She is also the founder of the non-profit organization TranSending, which is dedicated to to the advancement of transgender rights throughout all aspects of society by promoting athletics as a platform of transgender awareness and inclusion. Erin talks with Haley and Alyssa about the importance of advocating for trans rights, providing role models for other transgender folks, and why she believes outdoor sports is such an important avenue for growth. She also gives us some of her best tips for getting our feet wet in the world of mountaineering. Follow Erin on Instagram @transending7 and donate to TranSending on their website transending7.org And a massive congratulations to the amazing Haley Chura for setting the new swim course record at St. George 70.3 this past weekend! **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Nuun Hydration: Code - LiveFeisty = 30% off at https://nuun.life/feisty-podcast Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off Previnex: Code - IronWomen15 = 15% off your first order InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

Transcending Sport with Erin Parisi (S14E18)

This week Alyssa and Haley catch up with professional triathlete and American Ironman record holder Heather Jackson. Heather has raced an impressive three times already in 2021, and she tells us how she used her winter stint in Tucson to roll into the spring ready to race. Heather held on to a podium finish at 70.3 Florida despite tough racing conditions in the Florida heat. With 4 top 5 finishes in Kona, Heather is no stranger to hot races, and she gives us some of her best tips for training in the heat to thrive on hot race courses. She also fills us in on her plans for the rest of 2021 and beyond. Follow Heather on Instagram @hjacksonracing and visit her website heatherjacksonracing.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Nuun Hydration: Code - LiveFeisty = 30% off at https://nuun.life/feisty-podcast Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off Previnex: Code - IronWomen15 = 15% off your first order InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

Keep Moving Forward with Heather Jackson (S14E17)

This week on the IronWomen podcast Haley and Alyssa are joined by author and swimmer Bonnie Tsui. Bonnie’s most recent book, titled Why We Swim, is explained as a love letter to swimming. In it, she explores the history of swimming and our complicated connection to the water as humans. She details her own experience with swimming, and shares stories from the book that illustrate what so many of us love about being in the water. She also addresses the racial gaps in access to swimming, and chats with Haley and Alyssa about how we can work to get more representation of BIPOC swimmers. Bonnie hails from San Francisco, and now spends her time swimming in the cold water of the San Francisco Bay. She talks about the exhilaration of cold water swimming as well as it’s psychological and physiological benefits, and she gives us some tips on how we can take the plunge into colder waters. You can buy all of Bonnie’s books, including Why We Swim, as well as her upcoming children’s book Sarah and the Big Wave on her website at bonnietsui.com Follow Bonnie on Instagram @bonnietsui8 and on Twitter @bonniesui **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Nuun Hydration: Code - LiveFeisty = 30% off at https://nuun.life/feisty-podcast Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off Previnex: Code - IronWomen15 = 15% off your first order InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen

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