In this episode, Jackie Hering interviews Julie Iemmolo, a French triathlete, about her race experiences, injury, recovery, and preparation for the World Championships. They also discuss swimming, training, and Julie's Kona experience as a pro triathlete. The conversation covers a range of topics from race preparations to the challenges of competing in Kona. The conversation covers Julie's journey to becoming a pro triathlete, her race experiences, challenges, training, mental toughness, balancing racing and personal life, and her future goals and racing plans. It also delves into the mental side of triathlon, understanding women's professional racing, and Julie's favorite training set and current interests.

Takeaways

• Race preparations and recovery are crucial for athletes competing in world championships.
• Swimming and training play a significant role in an athlete's performance and preparation for races. The mental side of triathlon is a key aspect of racing and training.
• Balancing racing and personal life is important for professional triathletes.
• Understanding women's professional racing and the challenges faced by female athletes is crucial for promoting the sport.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and French Connection
• 03:11 Race Preparations and World Championships
• 04:22 Injury and Recovery
• 08:59 Swimming and Training
• 18:34 Kona Experience
• 27:20 The Journey to Becoming a Pro
• 28:00 Race Experience and Mental Toughness
• 29:00 Challenges and Strategies in Racing
• 30:24 Training and Preparation
• 31:48 Balancing Racing and Personal Life
• 32:30 The Mental Side of Triathlon
• 34:35 Goals and Expectations as a Pro
• 36:25 The Professional Racing Experience
• 40:15 Training and Enjoyment
• 50:56 Future Goals and Racing Plans
• 55:51 Understanding Women's Professional Racing
• 58:02 Favorite Training Set and Current Interests

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In this episode, Jackie Hering and Holly Lawrence discuss Holly's journey, the challenges she has faced, and her perspective on racing and training. They also touch on the impact of setbacks and the importance of nutrition in athletic performance. The conversation covers race recaps, missed opportunities, race registration hassles, athlete training and development, group training and family life, group ride experiences, and race planning and qualification. The conversation covers post-Kona race plans, the importance of taking breaks, reflecting on past races and burnout, chasing the perfect race, and training camp plans and family considerations.

Takeaways

• The importance of transparency and authenticity in sharing personal experiences
• The impact of setbacks on an athlete's mindset and motivation Race registration for athletes can be a cumbersome process
• Group training and family life can be intertwined for athletes
• Group ride experiences can vary in intensity and safety Importance of rest and recovery
• Chasing the perfect race

Chapters

• 00:00 The Real Deal
• 01:29 The Passion Project
• 03:00 Ups and Downs
• 05:34 Dealing with Setbacks
• 08:18 Injury and Nutrition
• 17:51 Racing Insights
• 25:57 Race Recaps and Missed Opportunities
• 28:02 Race Registration Hassles
• 31:02 Athlete Training and Development
• 32:07 Group Training and Family Life
• 39:40 Group Ride Experiences
• 44:22 Race Planning and Qualification
• 46:32 Post-Kona Race Plans
• 47:22 The Importance of Taking Breaks
• 48:22 Reflecting on Past Races and Burnout
• 50:50 Chasing the Perfect Race
• 01:03:08 Training Camp Plans and Family Considerations

Taylor Spivey, a consistent and experienced short-course triathlete, discusses her journey from childhood sports to becoming an elite triathlete. She shares her challenges, triumphs, and aspirations, highlighting the impact of coaching, training groups, and the pursuit of Olympic qualification. The conversation covers Taylor's journey to the Olympics, the challenges she faced, and her perspective on training, performance, and recovery. It also delves into the upcoming Olympics in LA and offers advice for overcoming setbacks and pursuing goals.

Takeaways

• Consistency and adaptability are key to Taylor's success
• Olympic qualification and funding challenges have been significant hurdles in Taylor's career Olympic qualification and preparation involve unique challenges
• Balancing relaxation and mental well-being is crucial for performance
• Overcoming setbacks and pursuing goals require resilience and determination

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Taylor Spivey
• 01:37 Early Years and Introduction to Triathlon
• 03:35 Transition to Triathlon and First Bike
• 06:16 Studying Abroad and Introduction to Triathlon Training
• 07:36 Coaching and Training Groups
• 08:53 Olympic Aspirations and Funding Challenges
• 20:58 Olympic Qualification and Tokyo Olympics Experience
• 33:23 Qualification for Paris Olympics and Racing Focus
• 35:29 Olympic Qualification and Preparation
• 36:15 Challenges of the Olympic Experience
• 37:09 Impact of Media and Redundant Questions
• 38:23 Challenges of Staying in the Olympic Village
• 39:01 Performance and Recovery Strategies
• 40:17 Post-Olympic Reflection and Recovery
• 48:16 Qualification Process for Upcoming Olympics
• 50:11 Training and Racing Challenges
• 57:16 Perspective on Age and Experience
• 01:01:07 Overcoming Setbacks and Pursuing Goals
• 01:03:15 Importance of Relaxation and Mental Balance

Paula Findlay returns as an Ironman champion, sharing her experience and insights from Ironman Lake Placid. She discusses her expectations, the challenges of the marathon, bike dynamics, nutrition, and her training and preparation for the event. The conversation covers various topics including training, preparing for triathlons, the role of supportive partners, balancing training and family, mental preparation for Kona, race planning and auto-qualification, post-race reflection, race scheduling and recovery, training camp and future plans, mindset for 70.3 races, and recovery and gratitude.

Takeaways

• Embracing longer bike rides and intervals led to a successful Iron Man experience.
• Balancing intensity and rest in training contributed to improved performance and enjoyment.
• Nutrition and hydration play a critical role in sustaining energy and performance during an Iron Man race. Training with pros can significantly improve performance
• Balancing training and family support is crucial for success

Chapters

• 00:00 Return of the Iron Man Champion
• 02:16 Expectations vs. Reality
• 03:15 The Iron Man Experience
• 06:14 The Marathon Struggle
• 15:45 Bike Dynamics and Nutrition
• 28:14 Training and Preparation
• 31:41 Training with Pros
• 32:19 Preparing for Triathlons
• 32:51 Supportive Partners
• 33:13 Balancing Training and Family
• 34:28 Mental Preparation for Kona
• 35:06 Race Planning and Auto-Qualification
• 36:21 Post-Race Reflection
• 37:48 Race Scheduling and Recovery
• 38:13 Training Camp and Future Plans
• 48:33 Mindset for 70.3 Races
• 57:11 Recovery and Gratitude

The conversation covers a special personal news announcement, race dynamics and training, and a detailed overview of the Lake Placid course, including its challenges and unique features. The conversation delves into the dynamics of Ironman races, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in the bike course, and the decisive nature of the run. It also explores the unpredictability of race outcomes and the impact of various factors on performance. The conversation delves into the challenges of managing and recovering from injuries as a professional athlete, highlighting the impact on training and competition. It also explores the importance of caution and proactive measures in dealing with physical setbacks.

Takeaways

• Pregnancy journey
• Race dynamics
• Course challenges Iron Man race dynamics
• Predicting race outcomes Injury management
• Professional athlete challenges

Chapters

• 00:00 Lake Placid Course Overview
• 22:19 Iron Man Race Dynamics
• 29:13 Bike Course Challenges and Strategies
• 36:19 The Decisive Run
• 43:10 Injury Management and Recovery

Alanis Siffert shares her journey from swimming to triathlon, her training with Brett Sutton, and her experience at the Roth race. She emphasizes the importance of training by feel and the impact of the crowd on her performance. The conversation covers topics such as training, nutrition, mental strength, and future plans. Alanis shares insights on her training regimen, nutrition during training and racing, mental preparation, and her future racing plans.

Takeaways

• Training by feel
• Impact of crowd on performance Nutrition and training are tailored to the demands of racing.
• Mental strength and positive self-talk are crucial for endurance racing.

Chapters

• 00:00 From Swimming to Triathlon
• 07:40 Training with Brett Sutton
• 15:20 The Roth Race Experience
• 31:27 Training and Nutrition
• 33:05 Mental Strength and Confidence
• 44:23 Future Racing Plans
• 46:56 Training Environment and Mindset
• 55:11 Mental Preparation and Self-Talk

Lisa Perterer, a three-time Olympian from Austria and 2025 5th place Ironman Kona finisher, shares her journey from short course to long course racing, highlighting her transition, challenges with nutrition and training, her Kona race experience, and her struggles with Iliac artery surgery and current challenges. The conversation covers Lisa's challenges, coaching, training, common mistakes in training, mental toughness in racing, race planning and preparation, and rapid fire questions.

Takeaways

• Transitioning from short course to long course racing
• Challenges with nutrition and training
• The Kona race experience
• Struggles with Iliac artery surgery and current challenges Mental toughness is a crucial aspect of racing, especially in Ironman events.
• Coaching and training require a balance between personal and professional commitments.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Short Course Racing
• 15:59 Nutrition and Training Challenges
• 25:51 Iliac Artery Surgery and Current Challenges
• 31:12 Challenges and Decisions
• 37:27 Common Mistakes in Training
• 48:26 Race Planning and Preparation
• 55:50 Rapid Fire Questions

Lydia Russell shares her journey from swimming to triathlon, her college experience, and transition to 70.3 racing. She discusses her challenges, injuries, and the learning curve of longer distance racing. Lydia's return to racing after a collarbone injury and her impressive performance at 70.3 Happy Valley are highlighted. Lydia reflects on the realization that personal fulfillment is not solely dependent on external achievements, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and contentment. She shares her experience of competing in triathlons and the unexpected rewards it has brought to her life. The conversation also delves into her recent races, the challenges she faced, and her future plans in the sport.

Takeaways

• Transition from swimming to triathlon
• Challenges of longer distance racing
• Return to racing after injury
• Impressive performance at 70.3 Happy Valley Self-awareness and contentment are essential for personal fulfillment
• Triathlon competition has brought unexpected rewards to Lydia's life

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Training
• 05:13 Short Course Racing Challenges
• 11:05 First 70.3 Race Experience
• 19:45 Collarbone Injury and Recovery
• 51:28 The Joy of Cooking in Her Own Kitchen

Jackie Hering sits down for a chat with Emma Pallant- Browne, where she shares her journey as a professional athlete, mother, and the challenges of balancing training and motherhood. She discusses her transition into motherhood, the impact on her athletic career, and the mental and physical challenges she faced during pregnancy and postpartum. Emma also reflects on her 70.3 racing career and her future goals in running and triathlon. Emma discusses her passion for racing and the significance of World Champs, her coaching activities, and the impact of motherhood on her perspective of success. She also shares her love for training and watching her son's development.

Takeaways

• Motherhood and professional sports can coexist
• Balancing training and motherhood requires careful planning and adjustments
• Mental and physical challenges during pregnancy and postpartum
• Reflection on 70.3 racing career and future goals in running and triathlon Passion for Racing
• Coaching and Community Development
• Motherhood and Success
• Training and Parenthood

In this episode, Jackie Hering introduces the theme of resilience in endurance sports, focusing on the journey of professional triathlete Lisa Becharas. The conversation covers Lisa's triathlon beginnings, early challenges, professional debut, injuries, surgeries, race strategy, competition dynamics, and nutrition for performance optimization. Throughout the discussion, the theme of resilience is evident in Lisa's journey, highlighting her ability to overcome setbacks and challenges in her athletic career. Lisa Becharas shares her race day experience, podium finish, training challenges, nutrition and recovery insights, coaching and consistency, racing strategy and goals, and the importance of travel and training partners in her triathlon journey.

Takeaways

• Resilience is a key attribute in the journey of a professional triathlete, as demonstrated by Lisa Becharas.
• Nutrition and race strategy play a crucial role in optimizing performance and endurance in triathlon competitions. Race day surprises can impact performance
• Consistency and coaching play a crucial role in training
• Racing strategy and goals are essential for success

Chapters

• 00:00 Resilience in Endurance Sports
• 08:38 Professional Triathlon Debut and Lessons Learned
• 23:11 Race Strategy and Competition Dynamics
• 31:02 Nutrition and Performance Optimization
• 38:03 Training and Racing Challenges
• 53:07 Racing Strategy and Goals
• 01:00:03 What I'm Loving right now