pretty tough.

Kaytlin Smith
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Figure Skating. Gymnastics. All-Star Cheerleading. The first things you think of when considering these sports are likely to do with the glittery costumes, full faces of makeup, and gravity defying tricks. But what happens when the competition is over? What goes into the star-studded performances you watch every 4 years? Pretty Tough aims to answer those questions, shine a light on the issues facing elite sports, and build a better, safer future for young athletes. Hosted by Kaytlin Grace: 2011 National Junior TOI Bronze Medalist, 2013 Pacific Coast Sectionals Juv. Ice Dance Bronze Medalist.

Episodes

  1. 03/13/2022

    6. National Showcase, Competing Mid-Pandemic, and Setting Boundaries with Pauline Elizabeth

    Yes, I introduced this episode by calling it episode 5, not 6-- in case anyone needed to know just how perpetually bad my memory is.  Today I chatted with Pauline, who is a longtime ice skater, fitness instructor, college grad, and overall incredibly accomplished person. We touched on so many important topics, and I hope you enjoy listening! Connect with me on all social media at "pretty tough sports." Connect with Pauline at @paulinesculpts and @paulinedoesthings on Instagram, Youtube under the same two handles, and her linktree for the rest of her social medias: linktr.ee/paulinemuscat

    50 min

  2. 03/03/2022

    5. Team USA, Balancing your Education, and Supporting Healthy Athletes with Tory Patsis

    Today's episode is my favorite yet, and that's because I got to reconnect with an old training mate of mine: Tory Patsis! We skated together in 2014, but have both long since left the sport and gone on to live completely different lives. I'm so glad she was willing to share her story with me, and I think she has some great advice for where USFS could change to provide athletes with healthier training environments. I hope you enjoy listening! Connect with me on all social media at "pretty tough sports." Connect with Tory on Instagram at @toryana23

    54 min

  3. 02/15/2022

    4. The (hopefully) Final Follow-up to Kamila Valieva, the ROC, and Olympics

    An unplanned episode for this week, but a necessary one regardless. In this episode, I talk about the confirmed news coming out of the Olympics regarding Kamila's suspension hearing-- as well as the issues with the decision, the following consequences, and what happens next. I also discuss the comparisons drawn between Sha'carri Richardson's suspension, and the different governing bodies that make these decisions. NOTE: I did mistakenly say Wakaba Higuchi of Japan is currently in 3rd, but I meant Kaori Sakamoto (also of Japan). I confused myself with Wakaba landing a 3A in competition— my apologies and I hope this clarifies! Follow me on Facebook, IG, and Tiktok @prettytoughsports to keep up to date with new episodes and topics. Sources: rockerskating.com insidethegames.biz 'It's a sympathetic decision': CNN sports analyst reacts to Kamila Valieva ruling (msn.com)

    37 min

  4. 02/11/2022

    3. Kamila Valieva, the ROC, and the 2022 Olympic Figure Skating Team Medals (Pt. 2)

    Today's episode is the second half covering the scandal sweeping figure skating twitter. Kamila Valieva, the 15 year old who helped lead the ROC to the gold in the team event, has been revealed to have tested positive for a heart drug. What happens next? Who is behind this? pretty tough. takes you behind Kamila's performances to look at her coaches, the circumstances, and the problem with figure skating worldwide. Connect with me on all social media at "pretty tough sports." Links/sources mentioned: Meet the Russian 'Quad Squad' Coach Who's Making Olympics History (businessinsider.com) Trimetazidine: Drug banned by WADA makes 'your heart work more efficiently' (msn.com) As The Blade Turns: Kamila Valieva Doping Scandal (Trimetazidine, Eteri Tutberidze) - YouTube Valieva is at centre of legal problem causing medal delay at Beijing 2022 (insidethegames.biz) Jackie Wong (@rockerskating) / Twitter

    30 min

  5. 02/10/2022

    2: Kamila Valieva, the ROC, and the 2022 Olympic Figure Skating Team Medals (Pt. 1)

    Today's episode is the first of two covering the scandal sweeping figure skating twitter. Kamila Valieva, the 15 year old who helped lead the ROC to the gold in the team event, has been revealed to have tested positive for a heart drug. What happens next? Who is behind this? pretty tough. takes you behind Kamila's performances to look at her coaches, the circumstances, and the problem with figure skating worldwide.  Connect with me on all social media at "pretty tough sports." Links/sources mentioned:  Meet the Russian 'Quad Squad' Coach Who's Making Olympics History (businessinsider.com) Trimetazidine: Drug banned by WADA makes 'your heart work more efficiently' (msn.com) As The Blade Turns: Kamila Valieva Doping Scandal (Trimetazidine, Eteri Tutberidze) - YouTube Valieva is at centre of legal problem causing medal delay at Beijing 2022 (insidethegames.biz) Jackie Wong (@rockerskating) / Twitter

    30 min

  6. 01/29/2022

    1. Welcome to pretty tough.

    Welcome to the pretty tough podcast! On this episode, I bring you through my own background as a competitive figure skater, where I went after quitting, where I am now, and why I'm involved again with elite sports after 7 years away. I also explain my goal with pretty tough and what you can expect from episodes going forward.  Let's connect: instagram.com/prettytoughsports facebook.com/prettytoughsports prettytoughsports@gmail.com

    20 min
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Figure Skating. Gymnastics. All-Star Cheerleading. The first things you think of when considering these sports are likely to do with the glittery costumes, full faces of makeup, and gravity defying tricks. But what happens when the competition is over? What goes into the star-studded performances you watch every 4 years? Pretty Tough aims to answer those questions, shine a light on the issues facing elite sports, and build a better, safer future for young athletes. Hosted by Kaytlin Grace: 2011 National Junior TOI Bronze Medalist, 2013 Pacific Coast Sectionals Juv. Ice Dance Bronze Medalist.

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