This week, Alyssa and Haley talk to Alycia Hill, pro triathlete and nurse practitioner. Alycia answers all of our questions about her "Everesting" challenge from segment, bike, and food choices, to the mental strength it takes to keep going for 14 hours and 29,029 feet of climbing. Alycia talks about what it's like working in the healthcare industry right now and how she handles racing at highest level of triathlon while working full-time. She shares the benefits of working with the same coach for a long time who knows you in and out and can help provide balance and guidance in sport and in life. Plus, find out what Alycia's next big adventure is on the books.

Let's all wish a Happy Birthday to Haley today!!!

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This week Haley chats with Smita Kulkarni, an accomplished marathoner living in Punnai, India, about maintaining her training and motivation during the country’s strict lockdown. Smita ran her first half marathon at the age of 42 and hasn’t looked back since. We hear about her journey into the sport, and how she is staying connected with fellow athletes through long waves of lockdowns in India.

This week, Alyssa and Haley talk to 2016 Paralympic gold and silver medalists, Allysa Seely and Hailey Danz. They talk about how they have been handling the uncertainty around the (now) 2021 Games, how the Coronavirus has affected them, and what they have been up to in the meantime. Allysa and Hailey discuss what it's like training together and racing against each other and what it felt like to win medals at the first para-triathlon in the Paralympic games. They discuss the recent name change and funding changes to the US Olympic and Paralympic committee and how these changes are great steps towards equality for Paralympians.

Haley recaps her Ironman Virtual race last weekend, Alyssa hunkers down in the Adirondacks, and our hosts answer a mailbag question about running with music during an Ultra race.

Our surprise guest this week is Haley Chura! Haley raced IRONMAN's Virtual Race (VR) 14 this weekend and she gives us an in-depth tell-all of the experience. Haley covers how the race series works, the preparation and logistics provided for the pros and provides a recap of how the professional race unfolded. Plus how she filmed her 3k run, comments on race accuracy and her tips for racing indoors.

This week, Alyssa and Haley chat with former pro triathlete and self-proclaimed triathlon superstar Jocelyn Wong Neill (aka the Wongstar). Jocelyn tells us what inspired her to do her first Ironman in college and her dreams of becoming a pro triathlete. She shares how she earned a spot on the renowned Team TBB as a development athlete and shares stories of workouts, team dynamics, how she got faster, and the financial struggles. Hear how her prolific blogging helped set her apart, earned her a few haters, and influenced many women to give professional triathlon a try. Plus, her career post-professional triathlon and life as a so-called civilian.

Alyssa and Haley lace up their race shoes to compete against their family members and Haley gears up for the Ironman virtual pro race this weekend.

This week Haley speaks with Kona bound athlete and coach, Joanna Schaefer Nami about her recent experience with 70.3 Lubbock. Joanna was registered to compete until the race was cancelled the week before due to COVID-19. We hear about Joanna's decision to race, the support and criticism she received online and how the experience will shape her future race registrations.

This week Haley and Alyssa interview Raquel Torres, coach and former pro triathlete representing the Dominican Republic. We hear the story of Raquel's rise in triathlon to elite status as a teenager, her epic journey to train at the pool in La Vega, DR and her later introduction to youth coaching through Girls on the Run. Raquel also describes her decision to leave her executive job in banking to pursue a career in triathlon full time and the many factors that contributed to her decision. Plus, how she keeps a positive attitude and balanced life.

Meanwhile, Haley is binging PBS documentaries and Alyssa embarked on a remote "island" getaway off the grid. We also introduce our new sponsor Goodr and feature a special clip from a listener!

This week Haley speaks with Team Liza James, a mother-daughter duo that began racing long distance triathlons together after daughter Liza was injured from a traumatic brain injury that left her nonverbal and unable to walk. As a team, the pair has completed multiple half Iron races and also competed at the 2019 Ironman World Championships. This year Team Liza was ready to take on 70.3 Lubbock until the race was cancelled due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the region. We get all the details on the family's alternate plan for their own DIY race in their hometown of Crested Butte, CO and hear about their plans for the future.

This week, Alyssa and Haley chat with pro triathlete Rachel Jastrebsky about her story as an athlete and mom. Rachel turned pro to chase her limits as an athlete and to be pushed by the best women in the sport. When she was hitting her stride, she had her first baby and only 1 year later had her second child. This timeline made it difficult to meet the re-qualification standards for her professional triathlon license, so Rachel reached out to USA Triathlon to ask for an extension. Hear about Rachel's persistence when she was first denied, and how she succeeded in changing the rules for professional women in the sport. Plus, Rachel's take on the sport from finishing on the podium to last place, dealing with injuries, pregnancies. and making her weaknesses her strengths.

We kick off our mini episode this week with Mary Doyle Smith, physical therapist and master coach for Team in Training, a program that raises money to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Mary describes her work as a coach and some of the common misconceptions beginners have about the sport. She also gives tips for beginners so they can have a positive first race experience and provides guidance for how experienced athletes can welcome newbies to the sport.