This week we have a very exciting episode with no guest, because both Haley and Alyssa have had quite the eventful past couple of weeks! First we got to hear all about Alyssa's wedding this past weekend, which was surprise to Iron Women listeners far and wide. After that, we got into the details of Haley's 7th place finish at the inaugural t100 race in Miami. She told us about the whole experience, from how she handled the blistering heat, to what this incredible result means to her!

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It's the Super Mega Crossover Episode with Alyssa Godesky of IronWomen and the ladies of If We Were Riding!

Haley Chura is racing the T100 in Miami this weekend, so we're joining forces for this special "triathlon-ish" episode.

We discuss:

• Haley Has The Week Off. Sorta.
• Will PTO Contracts Become Paid Time Off?
• Another T100 Tutorial from Kelly
• Contraband Pee
• Race Ranger Woes
• 20 Year Old Influencers in Boston
• What Podcast Crossover Do You Want to See?

This week:

• Yes, You Can Go To Cuba
• Sufferfest Lives On through the Wahoolagins
• The Suff Wahooligan Controversy
• Kelly’s Type 2 Fun
• Be That Someone to Beat
• Synchronized (Artistic) Swimming for Dudes
• What Sport Would You ACTUALLY Be Good At?

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This week we are joined by Jessica Turanec as she tells us the long and beautiful story of what led her to triathlon. This year she will take on her rookie season as a pro long course triathlete, but she hasn't always been an elite athlete.

In this episode we hear all about how Jessica had to distance herself from sports as a child due to severe scoliosis, only to rediscover her athletic identity years later as an adult when she rode against cancer to support her sister. Since then, her love for endurance sports has only grown, and last year she qualified for her pro card in a 70.3. Jessica is also the owner of her own business, and has so much wisdom about life to impart on us all.

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This week:

• Race Announcing Faux Pas
• Park Run Predicament
• We Love Europe
• Alcatraz 1, Sarah 0
• Race Tour Hype
• Life Lessons from Drag

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This week we are excited to have Megan Foley on the podcast to answer all our questions about triathlon nutrition! Megan is a long-time professional triathlete and also a practicing registered dietitian.

In this conversation, we got into how Megan got her start in triathlon through short course racing, as well as what is on the horizon for her this year. She told us all about the why behind her career in nutrition, and all of her major do's and don'ts for triathletes of all levels. We also got to ask her her thoughts on certain fads in the triathlon world, and what is actually worth investing in from a dietitians perspective.

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The If We Were Riding gang invites a dude onto the show this week!

We're welcomed by Ultraman Florida finisher, Ariel Aponte. From February 9th to 11th, our own Khadijah Diggs was part of Ariel's crew over this grueling three-day race that encompasses a 6.2 mile (10 K) open water swim, a 261.4 mile (421 K) bike ride, and a 52.4 mile (84 K) ultra-marathon run.

Today, we discuss the highs and lows, who yelled at who, and who may have sharted. Most importantly, we discuss Ariel's big "why" to compete when several of his comrades no longer can.

Do the IWWR women see themselves racing or crewing an Ultraman in their future? We shall see!

Other topics:

• Nice recon from Ariel
• Bye, Bye, Bye to NY Tri
• Gimme Some Bread

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Gabi Lumkes is a rising star on the long course triathlon scene, and we are thrilled to hear about her journey in the week's episode! From short course racing, to completing veterinary school, to competing in multiples 70.3s, Gabi has done a lot in the past three years.

In this interview, we hear about how she got her start in triathlon after running in college via the USAT collegiate recruitment program, as well as how she has managed her other career aspirations with being a professional athlete. Finally we got to hear about her top 10 and top 5 pro 70.3 finishes this year, and what she is looking forward to in this 2024 season!

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This week:

• The Stars and Stripes Run (read: Survive) 26.2 in Orlando
• Finish Line Conspiracy?
• The Cost Benefit Analysis of Cheating
• Good Luck Swimming in France
• So Much For Sunny So Cal Training Camps
• Call the Media and a Lawyer

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We are so excited to have an amazing interview for everyone this week with Kaitlin Donner, right after her race at the Olympic trials marathon! Kaitlin is a former elite short course triathlete, physical therapist, mom of two, and most recently a marathoner.

In this episode she takes us through all the excitement of her trials experience, as well as what her preparation looked like for taking on the marathon. We also got to hear about her esteemed career as a high level triathlete, and how and why she eventually made the decision to step away and pursue something else.

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