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A race recap of epic proportions for an epic race!  Challenge Roth lived up to the hype and then some.  In this podcast, Amy and Angela sit down the morning after the race to talk about their experiences as an age grouper and a pro, both racing Challenge Roth for the first time. They cover it all: race logistics; pre-race events;  Angela's first time using race ranger; some funny and challenging race moments; and a detailed overvie...

In honor of this podcast traveling to Germany for Challenge Roth, we decided to answer your questions on "all things 140.6." And we got so many questions about the Ironman distance that we had to break this episode into 2 parts.  This first part focuses on the logisitcs of training for a full Ironman.  How do you know when you are ready for one?  What is the time commitment needed to train for one?  Does the time commitment vary if...

This episode focuses on what happens outside of the comfort zone when you CHOOSE to do the hard thing.  Whether that’s a workout, a race, or a new experience, Amy and Angela talk about why you should deliberately seek out challenges that humble you, that excite you, and that take you back to being a beginner.  To remember the feeling of what it’...

In this week’s episode, we focus on finding the balance between wanting to perform and do our best AND trying not to sweat the small stuff.  Sometimes the key to getting through a tough workout, race day nerves, or comparing yourself to others is simply zooming out. So how do we find the balance between being competitive and staying grateful for what our body c...

We sat down with coach, athlete, and teammate Sarah Didier, fresh off a massive ride at the UNBOUND 350XL, where she battled the Flint Hills, sleep deprivation, and 350+ miles of brutal gravel to finish 5th overall 🥇🔥female! 
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From pre-race mindset to the darkest moments on course, Sarah shares what it really take...

Training during race season often means longer workouts, more volume, and sometimes more speedwork, as athletes try to find peak fitness for their "A" races.  But intensity and volume can increase the risk of injury, so in this episode, we talk to athlete and physical therapist Christine Saleeba.  Christine gives us her biggest tips to try to avoid injury, from a PT perspective.  Also, toward the end, we do a rapid fire "hot takes"...

A DNF (did not finish)— three letters that can feel like a gut punch to any athlete. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or toeing the start line for your first ultra, not finishing a race can feel like failure. But it isn't. In this episode, we talk about Angela's experience at Ironman Lanzarote and get real about her DNF.  She was fit and ready to race at the start, but as we know, race day c...

This is the episode you were waiting for! The third part in our "Learn to Love Series" with Guest host Lindsay Long.  The swim portion of of tri training and racing can be tough. Unlike biking and running, where more volume, speed, or strength work can translate to faster times, swimming often doesn't work that way.  Add in how much time swim training can take and the fear of open water...and well...we won't go on.  Because this ep...

What is the first thing you think of when you are asked- "Are You Race Ready?" For Angela, it's all about organization and equipment.  For Amy, it's about mental preparation.  Perhaps for some athletes, it's about feeling fit or getting in enough swim yards. In this episode, we talk about how to know if you are race ready and what being ready to line up at a start line actually means. Lots of great insights in this one.  Have a lis...

"Right on Hereford, left on Boylston." To those who have run Boston, or are hoping to run Boston one day, that phrase can give you goosebumps AND the push you need to finish one of the most historic races in the world.  Special guests Veronique (V) Ranger and Seamus Woods are back for a second time to recap their amazing Boston performances.  They both had different builds this year than last year and V had a new coach, as well. Fr...

Special Guest Laura Moretti Reece, RD is back and this time, she is setting the record straight on athlete nutrition. What is myth, what is fact and what is..."well it depends." And some of her answers will surprise you!  Laura is a registered dietician who works with athletes (male and female) at Boston Children's and has her own nutrition practice.  Some topics we cover:

• Fasted Workouts? ...

Which of the three triathlon disciplines is your favorite to train and race?  What about your least favorite?  In this three part series, we will address how to love the discipline you perhaps like the least.  Or maybe you are in a rut with the swim, the bike or the run and can't find the motivation you used to when training.  Today we tackle the bike.  Topics covered:

• Overcoming fear 
• Knowing your way around a bike
• The joy of...

Have you ever felt like you have trouble buidling friendships with other women?  Or perhaps you feel like some women don't connect with you or understand you? In this episode, we take an honest look at why women might be hardest on each other and why sport can often shine a bigger light on this issue. We  dive into not only why that might be happening and but also what you can do about it. Topics covered:

• Women’s perceptions o...

It's that time of year!  Training is ramping up, with some athletes deep into a race build for early season races.  You buy new gear, dream of PRs, and consistently check off workouts in you training plan. However, none of those things matter unless you are nailing the basics.  And if you are not getting enough sleep, or not fueling, or mistaking quantity for quality-- then you really have to be honest with yourself and realize tha...

We all know that growth happens outside the comfort zone or that the "magic" happens outside the comfort zone. And we athletes might feel like we have succeeded in pushing ourselves past the comfort zone in our workouts and our races.  But we are here to challenge that notion.  How do you know when you are in the comfort zone?  What are the signs?  Even if we push ourselves in training, does that really mean we are out of our comfo...

It's easy to be grateful when life is going your way, but is it possible to be grateful in the moment for life's challenges?  In this podcast, we discuss how you can transform your mindset by searching for gratitude in sport and life.  Some topics covered:

• Transforming negative experience 
• Finding growth in adversity 
• Embracing the present ...