Feisty Triathlon

Feisty Triathlon is the home of women's triathlon. Learn more at https://www.feistytriathlon.com/

  1. 2 days ago

    Back-to-back 70.3 wins with Grace Alexander

    Fresh off her wins at Gulf Coast 70.3 and Chattanooga 70.3 — just one week apart! — Grace Alexander joins the show to tell us how she went from a 1:59 half-marathon to being a professional triathlete. But first, the news of the week: a hot day at T100 Spain (Are the dramatic finish line collapses over-dramatic? The squad says no.), Lucy Charles-Barclay is back, and could we see the first sub-8 at Ironman Hamburg? And then Grace shares: The effect the new 20-meter draft rule has had in her races so farWhy her post-college triathlon journey started with Orangetheory Fitness classesBeing the first woman to ever win an age-group 70.3 outright, and the steady progress she's made over the yearsThe most common questions (and mistakes) from the athletes she coaches Plus, she breaks down what a pro triathlete's week really looks like and how much volume she actually does. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://feisty.co/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr Orca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYo PILLAR Performance: Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    59 min
  2. 15 May

    How to get started in triathlon — and other news

    Joanne is back! And tells us her favorite place to train in the whole world... Then we have a special cross-over episode with our new Feisty running podcast, Another Mother Runner. Kelly joined the AMR team to talk about how runners can get started in triathlon — and she answers all the most common questions: Breaking down the different distances and picking racesHow to learn to swim as an adultWhat gear is optional and what is absolutely necessaryAdvice for your first race Then Joanne & Katie share their best advice and their triathlon origin stories. But before that, it's all latest news in the triathlon world: a sprint finish in Chengdu, the WTCS Yokohama line-up this weekend, and the return of the IM Pro Series. Get our free Feisty 12-week plan for your first sprint triathlon (or share it with a newbie triathlete). And check out more from Another Mother Runner on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Youtube. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://feisty.co/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr Orca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYo PILLAR Performance: Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    1hr 9min
  3. 24 Apr

    Inside Taylor Knibb's head: Ironman Texas, World Triathlon, and balancing it all

    Fresh off a dominant stretch of early season racing—including wins at Oceanside 70.3 and the T100 Gold Coast, plus a runner-up record-setting finish at Ironman Texas—Taylor Knibb joins the Feisty crew to catch her breath and share what's ahead and how she's having fun. (And, no surprise, it's a lot.) She dives into: Her race at Ironman Texas and why her mentality was differentRunning a breakthrough 2:54 Ironman marathonHow she balances power data vs. rate of perceived effort (RPE)What training looks like when she's racing WTCS, 70.3, and Ironman—all at onceThe seven race metrics she has on her bike computerWhy she'd make a great triathlon refereeWhat she’s targeting next (World Triathlon points ahead of LA28?) as she builds toward Kona Taylor Knibb is one of the most versatile, talented, and curious athletes in triathlon—and she brings that curiosity and knowledge to today's episode with lessons we all could learn. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://feisty.co/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr Orca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYo PILLAR Performance: Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    1 hr
  4. 17 Apr

    Celebrating the good parts with Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell

    This week 3x para-tri world champ, 3x Paralympian, and Guinness world record holder Melissa Stockwell comes on the show to give us all a pep talk — and makes us feel like we could fit more into our days! Melissa has been *busy* since she announced her official retirement, but she also looks back and shares her story with us: How gratitude and optimism got her from waking up in a Baghdad Army hospital to medaling in the ParalympicsWhat the hardest (and easiest) parts are of getting started in para-triThe epic iconic moment when the U.S. swept the podium in the first-ever Paralympic triathlonWhy she still found so much joy in 5th place in Tokyo & in ParisAnd how we all have the power of choice If this episode doesn't get you motivated, just listen again! Hi if you haven't edited the feisty tri episode yet, do you mind adding this to the bottom of the shownotes? Augo is running a survey about why triathletes (and runners and cyclists) choose to work with a coach or not, and what some of your pain points are. This women-led company launched their new platform last month, which sits on top of your data and coaching apps and brings out the important pieces. They're offering a $200 On giftcard giveaway for athletes who take the survey. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://feisty.co/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr Orca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYo PILLAR Performance: Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    58 min
  5. 10 Apr

    What it means to be a 'pro' with Tamara Jewett

    Super runner Tamara Jewett joins the show this week to update us on her new life in California (and the shark-related messages she sends Kelly). And then she dives into the latest triathlon debates: Why she's not concerned about gate-keeping professional triathlon and if you've qualified for a pro license then you deserve to be there as much as anyone. She talks to us about: Why the body image expectations in running were so unhealthyWhat she likes about Ironman distance triathlon — even if it is boringAnd how she's tried to understand (but can't!) the concept of proportionality Plus, what races she's got planned, how the start of her season in New Zealand went, and any tips for the wildly packed start list at Ironman Texas. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://feisty.co/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr Orca: Use the code FEISTYTRI15 for 15% off at https://orca.avln.me/c/HzUkzIfxsmYo PILLAR Performance: Visit PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American customers, head to TheFeed.com and use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase.

    1hr 2min

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Feisty Triathlon is the home of women's triathlon. Learn more at https://www.feistytriathlon.com/

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