Fiery Embers with Kaitlin Carew | Oceanside Laughs, Cheese Curds, Mindset
In this hilarious episode of Fiery Embers from Run Tri Bike, host Jason Bahamundi sits down with triathlete and physical therapist Kaitlin Carew, fresh off a 5th-place female finish at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. But this conversation isn’t about paces or podiums—it’s about finding joy in the absurd moments of endurance sports.
Kaitlin shares her surprise at Oceanside’s brutal bike climbs, her favorite race-day mindset tricks (think New Girl meets The Office), and what it’s like to race with a therapist’s perspective. From top-tier TV show analogies to the story of how she won a 5K against a pancake mascot and scored a year’s supply of flapjack mix, Kaitlin brings laughs and authenticity.
We even get into some hot takes: her shocking dislike of pizza, strong opinions on cheese curds (yes, they must squeak), and what fuels her passion for sport beyond numbers and splits.
If you’re an endurance athlete craving a dose of laughter, relatable stories, and real talk, this episode delivers. Tune in for the mindset, stay for the cheese curds.
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