Another Mother Runner

A must-listen episode if you’re looking to add a triathlon to your race calendar or to take on a new distance in triathlon: Kelly O'Mara, co-host of the Feisty Triathlon podcast and former editor-in-chief of Triathlete Magazine, shares expert insights on starting and succeeding in triathlon. In a conversation with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Kelly details:
how to morph from being a runner to a triathlete
overcoming fears + overwhelm about swimming
realistic race goals (hint: think process, not outcome)
the beauty of being part of a triathlon club
must-have—and can-skip-for-now—gear

Before Kelly joins around 08:15, Molly and Sarah share family updates. Grab Feisty's free beginner sprint triathlon guide.
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Have a laugh with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist as they talk about the newest novel from Maria Semple, author of the wildly popular 2013 (!) book Where’d You Go, Bernadette. Two of the other novels discussed share a common setting: a cruise ship. The books making a splash:
Go Gentle: Maria Semple
The Left and the Lucky: Willy Vlautin
All the World Can Hold: Jung Yun
American Fantasy: Emma Straub

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Runners at all ages and stages will benefit from listening to this episode: Hillary Allen, a professional trail runner, Trail Society podcast co-host, and author of Out and Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival Against All Odds, shares insight and advice about building resilience and confidence in running (and life!). With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Hillary details:
surviving a 150’ fall—and returning to racing a year later
building your “confidence bank” with little checkpoints
overcoming the sadness and negativity of a running injury
best practices for effective self-talk
how to embrace power hiking

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Anyone looking to be seen and understood or to add value in their community will really appreciate this episode: Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat unpacks Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose, a new book by journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace.
The hosting duo talks about the importance of seeing the difference one makes in their world, plus what constitutes success. And Coach Liz reveals details about her “impact file.”
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Whether you’re taking on your first 10K or about to run Boston, this episode offers practical, insightful advice from guest Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a Minneapolis-based sport psychologist and host of Feisty Women’s Performance podcast. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Erin shares:
the value of “scary, joyful, and new” challenges;
real-world suggestions for getting your brain on board w/ training;
a gut-wrenching tale of a recent race going sideways;
a 21st-century option for creating a vision board; and,
the importance of feeling all the feels post-race.

Before Erin hops on around 07:10, Coach Liz and Sarah reveal how they approach workouts while on vacation. Hydration bonus: Chug every time Erin includes a rhyme in a response!
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Episode Resources
Erin Ayala: https://www.skadisportpsychology.com/
Feisty Women’s Performance podcast: https://feisty.co/podcasts/feisty-womens-performance/
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