In this episode, I chat with Emma Stoney and Katie Gill — athletes, coaches, and the driving force behind Pretty Gritty, a Yorkshire-based community for female triathletes. We explore how they created a supportive space for women in sport, the unique challenges facing female athletes, and how they balance family, coaching, and business.

We discuss:

Resources & Links:

Follow Pretty Gritty on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube (For adventure videos, workouts, marathon training vlog.)

You can also join the community of over 6000 women. At their Facebook group PrettyGrittyWomen

Pretty Gritty have some amazing retreats coming up in September and October with availability. Find out more by visiting their website

As you know we ask all guests to recommend their favourite books:

From Katie - Ultra Processed People by Chris van Tulleken

From Emma - Shoe Dog, a Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight

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