The Middle Miles

Angela Naeth
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Welcome to the Middle Miles podcast (formerly IRaceLikeAGirl), an endurance sports podcast hosted by Angela Naeth and Amy Woods. We are a professional triathlete and an age-group athlete, best friends and coaches, and we've seen the sport from every angle. We dive into the space most endurance athletes actually live in: the middle miles. We cover it all: marathon builds and Ironman prep, fueling, mental toughness, training and racing tips, and above all, finding joy in the process. Whether you're chasing a podium, a PR, or just trying to stay consistent in a busy life, The Middle Miles is your reminder that progress happens in the middle.

  1. 2D AGO

    How To Manage Training Disruptions

    A couple of weeks ago, a blizzard basically brought New England to a standstill, and Cape Cod was hit even harder- no power and heat for three days.  So when power was restored, it got us thinking about not only weather-related training disruptions, but also ANY training disruptions.  From illness to injury to just life- what do you do when you can't train consistently and how do you get back on track safely?

    35 min

  2. MAR 2

    Yes, You Can Do An Ironman

    This episode is for anyone who thinks an Ironman is only for elites or people with unlimited time. We are here to debunk that myth and show you how you can train for an Ironman, even with a busy life. And you guessed it, it's about consistency. You don't need perfect weeks or long hours. We get into the specific details in this episode- how to build a program week by week, how to approach run training, and more. Have a listen!

    43 min

  3. FEB 13

    Does Belief Drive Performance?

    We have always said that belief + patience + consistency = success.  But we wanted to dive a little more into the idea of "belief."  Is it as simple as "believe and you shall achieve?"  Or is there more to it than that?  How do we, as coaches,  get athletes to believe in themselves and on the flip side, how do we instill that kind of confidence and optimism about our own performances? This episode is about mindset and performance and how those intersect. Have a listen!

    49 min

  4. JAN 23

    The Thing About Running- Part 2

    We are BACK with part 2 of our run podcast, or as we like to call it "Running is simple but we complicate it."  In this episode, we talk about run form, strength training for runners, finding your top end speed, and weight and running.  Lots of great info in here.  Have a listen!

    45 min

  5. JAN 6

    Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026

    Welcome to Season 5 of the IRaceLikeAGirl podcast and Happy New Year! Thank you for listening, messaging us, and sharing the love for this podcast.  In this episode, we share our thoughts on how to approach your 2026 racing and training season.  From embracing the unexpected, to how to define success, to overcoming plateaus- we've got you covered to make 2026 a year that motivates, inspires, and leaves you satisfied that you gave it your all.  Have a listen!

    43 min

  6. 2025-12-24

    The Thing About Running (Part 1)

    The thing about running is.... it's easy, but we make it complicated.  In part 1 of a 2 part episode, Angela and Amy discuss WHY we overcomplicate running and how to get faster, stronger, and more durable in 2026.  Some topics covered: The Importance of Easy Running Naivgating Run Zones Heart Rate and Perceived Effort Programming for Different Kinds of Runners The Inlfuence of Social Media on Running Goals The Importance of Testing and Retesting  Have a listen!

    44 min

  7. 2025-12-12

    The Thing About Swimming...

    The thing about swimming is... that it's complicated.  There is a complexity to swimming that can cause many swimmers to overthink their swim form and then become frustrated with lack of progress. The trick is to think about it just enough to be curious and enjoy the process without getting too caught in the weeds.  Some topics covered in this episode: testing and measuring swim progress body position group swim training building endurance  innovative swim drills balancing swimming with other disciplines  Have a listen!

    46 min

  8. 2025-12-02

    Dede Griesbauer: Conversations about retirement and what comes next

    We are so excited to welcome back professional triathlete Dede Griesbauer, who just raced her last pro race at Ironman Arizona at the age of 55.  Dede has been a role model in sport since she was a collegiate swimming phenom at Stanford, with a (not-so-brief) stint in the 90s as an equity trader on Wall Street, before finding her way to professional triathlon in 2005.  In this episode, we talk about why she decided this year was her last year racing; how she found longevity racing at such a high level; where she thinks the future of the sport is going; and what's next for her.  It's always a pleasure to speak to Dede and this was no exception.  Have a listen!

    49 min
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About

Welcome to the Middle Miles podcast (formerly IRaceLikeAGirl), an endurance sports podcast hosted by Angela Naeth and Amy Woods. We are a professional triathlete and an age-group athlete, best friends and coaches, and we've seen the sport from every angle. We dive into the space most endurance athletes actually live in: the middle miles. We cover it all: marathon builds and Ironman prep, fueling, mental toughness, training and racing tips, and above all, finding joy in the process. Whether you're chasing a podium, a PR, or just trying to stay consistent in a busy life, The Middle Miles is your reminder that progress happens in the middle.

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  • Creator
    Angela Naeth
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    193
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Middle Miles

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