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WITSUP women in triathlonEND OF AN ERA - TIME TO SAY GOODBYEIt’s time to say goodbye to Witsup. The thing is, I don’t want to write “it’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye … “ because my heart has done so much heavy lifting the last few weeks, if not months, as I have come to the incredibly tough decision to close down WITSUP and move on.
I want to say that I’m finally in a space that it’s with a light and happy heart that I can close this chapter, be excited about the next one and truly celebrate all of the awesomeness that WITSUP has achieved ove...
2021-07-161h 23
WITSUP women in triathlonJulie 'DIBS' Dibens - My Twin, The White WhaleThis is a very special podcast episode for me. Julie 'Dibs' Dibens is the guest that I have hounded for years to join me on the podcast, but she just isn't a fan of the limelight or talking about herself, so always evaded me. But finally, I wore her down. The white whale for the Witsup podcast, has been caught.
Dibs was one of the first athletes I became a super fan of. I loved her badass style of racing and her resilience. Then I met her, and I added smartass to the list of things I loved. Then when...
2021-07-121h 26
WITSUP women in triathlonKim Morrison - Don't Tell Me I Can't Do ItIn between TT comps, triathlons, thoughts of chasing Olympic goals (that's an exclusive for you) and dog walkies, Kim Morrison found some time to catch up with us, and we are stoked that she did.
We discover that the triathlon world can thank her Mum's love of reading as the reason Kim stepped into the world of swim, bike and run. Seems like a strange leap to go from reading a book to professional racing, but once you find out that the book was Chrissie Wellington's, A Life Without Limits, it all starts to make sense. However, we can't help...
2021-06-241h 08
WITSUP women in triathlonHelle Frederiksen - Hella GoodLoved reconnecting with Danish superstar, Helle Frederiksen! It’s been too long since we’ve caught up with Helle and so much has happened between chats. As she’s moved on to the next chapter after professional triathlon we can tell she hasn’t slowed down one bit. We chat 40th birthday debauchery, becoming a coach, her new book, and most importantly, her new pup, Milo!
We’re inspired by her vulnerability as she shares the highs and lows of her triathlon career including moments that she had tried to forget. But when you're putting pen to paper to write your own s...
2021-06-171h 09
WITSUP women in triathlonKat Matthews - There’s Not One Right WayWe chat with the emerging Superstar Kat Matthews about her journey in sport from the British military and as a physio. She has taken the past year as an opportunity to grow in the sport with multiple breakthrough performances despite the pandemic.
We applaud her for speaking out about body image in sport. As one of the fastest runners on the long-distance triathlon circuit, she opens up about how even she at times isn’t immune to feeling that she doesn’t feel like a runner, because she doesn’t look a certain way. And the importance of trying to change...
2021-06-101h 13
WITSUP women in triathlonMary Beth Ellis - White Line Fever DreamingWe catch up with our favorite example of an athlete who on the racecourse is different than the person off the race course - Mary Beth Ellis, The Honey Badger. We reminisce on the glory days of racing, the transition into retirement from professional racing and motherhood.
When asked if she should have ever apologized to anyone post-race, she aptly answered, “I probably should have” and that’s exactly why we love her. We rate the spicy attitude of MBE, self-professed asshole on the race course. She truly doesn’t give a shit, and we kind of love it.
MBE is one o...
2021-06-031h 29
WITSUP women in triathlonMirinda Carfrae - 100th Episode!100 episodes, a "few" world championship wins, and two kids later, we caught up with the legend, Mirinda 'Rinny' Carfrae. As she’s balancing being a mum of two and getting back into the swing of training after giving birth to her second child, the fire in Rinny is burning as brightly as ever.
We can’t imagine celebrating 100 episodes of the Witsup podcast with anyone but Rinny. We look forward to whatever her next moves are, whatever they may be.
Fall in love with Rinny all over again, like we do each time we chat to her.
Quotes highlights include:
“I remi...
2021-05-281h 04
WITSUP women in triathlonSophie Corbidge - A Breath Of Fresh AirSophie Corbidge wears many hats and even goes by two last names. As a triathlete, she goes by Sophie Corbidge, but as a teacher and newlywed wife she’s Sophie Gwynn.
In her 20s, after months (if not years) of gradually feeling worse and worse, she was finally diagnosed with chronic fatigue. From an unbalanced metabolism, exhaustion, constant injury, and losing her menstrual cycle. We talk about embracing her menstrual cycle instead of dreading it, or even worse, not having a period at all. We’re inspired by her perspective and ability to balance the many roles of her life with...
2021-05-201h 09
WITSUP women in triathlonExpert - Dr Hayley Dickinson: Work With The Brain, Lead With The HeartThis is the conversation I didn't realise I had to have, but I'm so glad I've now met Dr Hayley Dickinson, BSc (Hons), PhD, who will now affectionately be called 'The Doc.'
The Doc, amongst many things, is a scientist who ran a research lab for over 15 years, focused on pregnancy and fetal growth and development, with the core objective of learning how to deliver happy and healthy mums and babies - at least that's what she thought she was doing.
She was in the midst of an extremely successful medical research career, but in 2018 after a shocking realisation...
2021-05-151h 26
WITSUP women in triathlonSika Henry - Archive ReviveHISTORY BREAKING ALERT! This weekend at Challenge Cancun, Sika Henry created history by becoming the first black American Professional Triathlete, so we thought it was the perfect time to hit up our archives and listen back to our chat with her last year.
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As Sika committed to the goal of competing at the highest level of triathlon, she also realized the glaring lack of diversity in triathlon. We discuss the importance of representation in sport, and how triathlon would benefit from diversifying it’s professional field. We are incredibly inspired by her perseverance when the going gets rough and her ‘do a...
2021-05-061h 08
WITSUP women in triathlonAlicia Kaye - My Love Language Is LabellingNo one has their life more organised than Alicia Kaye. I mean, she is a professional organiser! All jokes aside, this is one of our favourite conversations on the Witsup podcast. Her psychology background made us feel like we had a session with a therapist, and we are so grateful of her time, openness, and all she’s given to the sport of triathlon.
Alicia has moved on from her professional athlete days, and you'd be forgiven if you didn't realise that she had retired - there was no song and dance or big announcement, she just quietly stepped off th...
2021-04-301h 50
WITSUP women in triathlonJen Annett - Do tough and stubborn fall into the same category?Jen Annett may be giggly, but she’s one of the toughest racers in the professional triathlon world. Her passion is apparent as she overcomes being diagnosed with Epilepsy while becoming one of the fastest triathletes in the world. We discuss her journey into the world of professional triathlon world after moving on from her days working at a bank. From breakthroughs to breakdowns, we unpack the ups and downs of her triathlon career so far. From chasing down the cheetah Liz Lyles to getting hit by a media moto in Kona, she’s experienced the highest highs to the lowe...
2021-04-221h 23
WITSUP women in triathlonImogen Simmonds - Captain PlanetImogen Simmonds AKA IMO SIMMO isn’t only a slayer on the race course, but she can also cut a mean rug on the dance floor. Covid has restricted both racing and dancing, but you’d never know it based on IMO SIMMO’s positive demeanor. Coming from an active family, nature and outdoors has been an integral part of her life. It’s no surprise that she studied to work in structural geology and environmentalism. We have a long chat about ways that the triathlon world can decrease its impact on the environment that we all love to train in. We l...
2021-04-171h 06
WITSUP women in triathlonHelen Jenkins - The Comeback QueenWe catch up with two time world champ, three time Olympian, and British legend Helen Jenkins about where she’s at in life and sport following the chaos that was 2020. We are inspired by this athlete, mother, and all round incredible woman.
We chat all things from the pros and cons of social media to parenting in a pandemic. Plus, dealing with the pressure of being the gold medal favourite at the London Olympics in 2012, her reflections on that day and whether she will ever show her kids the race footage that she has never watched herself.
The journey of He...
2021-04-081h 16
WITSUP women in triathlonLeanda Cave - New Beginnings On Her TermsWe chat with 4 x World Champion Leanda Cave about her new beginnings and challenges, oh and life in caravan as a kid. Instead of holding milestones in life to specific timelines, she’s letting life happen. As someone who believes that what you receive from the world is a result of what you put into it, we know that good things are heading Leanda’s way. Her 'Club Leanda Cave' was launched in Miami – designed to coach athletes to be their best with passion, community, experience, and friendships. Not only that, but she’s ‘training’ for Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii in No...
2021-04-011h 11
WITSUP women in triathlonJodie Stimpson - Archive ReviveAfter an emotional win for Jodie Stimpson at Challenge Miami, we went back into our archives because we wanted to help share why this win meant so much for Jodie, an athlete and person who wears her heart on her sleeve.
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Jodie Stimpson wears her heart on her sleeve, and that's never been more palpable then when her Dad passed away earlier this year - the triathlon community felt her heart break. I was worried about bringing up some very raw emotions with our chat, but for Jodie, it's good for her to talk about the man who was her...
2021-03-251h 03
WITSUP women in triathlonEmma Jackson - I'm Still StandingCatching up with Emma 'Jacko' Jackson, was like, well was literally catching up with an old friend. Straight up I felt like I needed to apologise for dropping the ball. Following on from that, we discussed what it's like to be forgotten in the media landscape when you're not performing due to injuries or illnesses.
We chat about how she got into the sport, how and if she's matured throughout her career, Olympic selection ordeals and appeals, the ripe old age of almost being 30 (I may or may not have told her to shut up), drooling on planes, and how...
2021-03-121h 15
WITSUP women in triathlonKaren Smyers - Inventor Of The 3, 2, 1 TaperKaren Smyers is an icon in our sport, and just casually holds the record as the only woman to claim the Ironman World Championship and the World Short Course Championship titles in the same year.
Karen is the type of person who motivates and inspires without realising it. She's the epitome of getting shit done, excelling at it, and enjoying it along the way - she created the 3, 2, 1 taper after all!
I feel like we barely scratched the Smyers surface, but what we did scratch were stories of overcoming illnesses and freak accidents, lessons learnt - whether intentionally or unintentionally...
2021-03-041h 18
WITSUP women in triathlonKelsey Withrow - The Real Kelsey WithrowHailing from Seattle, Washington, otherwise known as the hometown of Dr. McDreamy and Ken Griffey Junior, we sat down with Kelsey Withrow for what felt like the seven hundredth time! She is officially the most patient guest we have ever had.
Although her website is written in bullet points, there is so much that fits in between the lines. From accidents and injuries, she has worked her way up the triathlon ranks despite all odds. She has overcome abusive coach relationships, eating disorders, and injury cycles that lasted for years to become stronger than she ever has. It’s so re...
2021-02-181h 03
WITSUP women in triathlonLauren Parker - Triple Threat“If I had that time over, I wouldn’t complain about having to ride the turbo because it’s raining outside.”
Great things come in three. Swim Bike Run. The Hanson brothers. The Lord of the Rings Books. And potentially, the number of gold medals that Lauren Parker will win at the Tokyo Olympics. Before her accident almost four years ago, she had already qualified for her professional license in 2016 and raced the Ironman circuit as an able-bodied athlete.
Her horrible bike accident that resulted in many injuries, the worst to her spinal cord changed many things, but it didn’t change t...
2021-02-111h 13
WITSUP women in triathlonLISA ROBERTS - Do or do not. There is no tri.Lisa Roberts, what can’t she do? Runner, pro triathlete, tree enthusiast, pre-covid Sourdough expert, landscape architect, Star Wars superfan. Basically, she’s Wonder Woman, but the Wonder-woman from a galaxy far far away. She even knows how many claps fall into the Friends theme song. We love hearing more about the many adventures of Lisa Roberts and the many hats she wears. Retirement certainly isn’t slowing down this super-human!
Ps. You'll be seeing more of Lisa on the Witsup pages in the coming weeks as she puts pen to paper on some running articles.
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2021-01-281h 20
WITSUP women in triathlonJess Learmonth - We're Raving JessJess Learmonth was the most popular guest of 2020, so we asked her to kick off 2021 and return to the pod - which, despite not believing she was the most popular, was well chuffed to have another chat.
"I don't have much to talk about though, I haven't done anything since the last episode!" she exclaimed. But, unsurprisingly we managed to fill the time easily - mostly with laughing - which is exactly what we all need right now.
She shares her thoughts on the global pandemic, teaches us some new Jess-slang, and we find out just who exactly is, Our...
2021-01-141h 15
WITSUP women in triathlonNikki Bartlett - Party LiaisonNikki Bartlett seems to wake up every day like it's Christmas, and her enthusiasm for everything is contagious. She's always been full of energy and was one of those kids who could never sit still - you won't get an argument from her fiance, her parents or from her school teachers.
Through her teenage years and into her early twenties, that energy seemed to be focused on partying hard, but over time it shifted as she fell into the sport of rowing and realised she was not only talented, but had found something that she actually wanted to work hard...
2020-12-171h 15
WITSUP women in triathlonPaula Findlay - Archive ReviveOff the back of Paula Findlay's big win at The PTO Championship, Challenge Daytona, we wanted to revisit our chat with her 12 months ago. This is a great opportunity to learn more about her roller coaster career and allow the enormity of her win in Daytona this year to sink in a little more.
Oh, and spoiler alert, her and Eric ended up getting a dog since our last chat. Hi Flynn!
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You would never know it from this softly spoken and humble athlete, but Paula Findlay made a huge splash in triathlon at the age of 20 and had her...
2020-12-101h 13
WITSUP women in triathlonRAW - Don't Define Yourself by your DisabilityIn our second installment of RAW, we welcome Susan Lacke, a triathlon and endurance sports journalist and author, and Kate Næss, consulting psychologist, speaker, and recently retired elite triathlete and Paralympian. We speak with these two women with different disabilities about where we are in accepting people with disabilities.
What can we do to be more inclusive for all people at all ability levels? Representation. They open up about struggles that they, and others in their community have in navigating spaces without representation.
We chat about society’s tendency to take people with disabilities and put them in a box...
2020-12-0358 min
WITSUP women in triathlonEls Visser - Holy Ship!“You know the phrase, ‘this is a sinking ship’? Well, Els Visser knows what it’s like first hand to be in a sinking ship ... yes we’re serious. The positivity, perseverance, and bravery that Els showed is the energy that we all need in the year of 2020 that sometimes feels like a sinking ship.
We were absolutely floored to hear the heroic story of survival when a hole was torn in the bottom of her boat ... in the middle of the night ... in the middle of a storm ... in the middle of an ocean. Equally impressive is her ability to emotion...
2020-11-261h 13
WITSUP women in triathlonSika Henry – The Power of Your StoryAs Sika committed to the goal of competing at the highest level of triathlon, she also realized the glaring lack of diversity in triathlon. We discuss the importance of representation in sport, and how triathlon would benefit from diversifying it’s professional field. We are incredibly inspired by her perseverance when the going gets rough and her ‘do anything until you reach your goal’ mindset. She even did a DIY 50k ultramarathon by using her driveway as an aid station ... in 3:45! What makes Sika tick and brought her back to triathlon after a crash? Listen in to find out.
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2020-11-201h 08
WITSUP women in triathlonMeredith Hill - More Puppy PatsWe chat with best friend stealer and puppy owner Meredith Hill about the pros and cons of balancing being a physiotherapist and professional triathlete.
What's the right balance of training as a professional and also working her brain muscles as a physio?
She also tells us about the time she had to emergency camp next to an active volcano, and answers the burning question, ‘what is your ideal football position in another athletic life?’
Sidebar - between the time we recorded and the time we published this episode, Meredith adopted another rescue pup!
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2020-11-121h 03
WITSUP women in triathlonChrissie Wellington - Raising the barWhat does legacy mean to Chrissie Wellington? We have an honest conversation about what her transition out of professional triathlon looked like, and what she’s up to these days. We chat about what a Kona-less October means, and what it’s like to watch the next generation of athletes progress the sport.
As she’s navigating the next chapter of her life, she explains how her experiences inspire her approach to motherhood, and how her daughter teaches her every day. Her eloquence through adversity is truly inspiring as many of us are enduring our own challenges that 2020 has presented.
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2020-11-051h 03
WITSUP women in triathlonDr Hannah Wells - Always Be StudyingDr. Hannah Wells just never stops inspiring us. She talks to us about transitioning from getting her PhD to racing at the top of professional triathlon and how she’s not so keen to watch Silence of the Lambs (we highly recommend it though!)
We discuss how her hard work earning a PhD allows her to focus on triathlon, knowing she has a career to fall back on.
We have an honest conversation about her journey to now including the highs and lows that come with pushing your body to the limits. Get to know all sides of Hannah; the at...
2020-10-291h 24
WITSUP women in triathlonLisa Bentley - Heartset and Mindset“When there’s adversity, the real champions rise to the top and they find success.”
I chat with Lisa Bentley about her journey to becoming a pioneer in the sport of triathlon. Through the evolution of racing, she understands the importance of the mind regardless of generational changes in training and racing styles.
After our chat, it’s easy to see how she’s still so bloody passionate about triathlon. Lisa’s secret is understanding that sport doesn’t only make you fitter and faster, but it makes you better equipped to tackle problems and live a more successful and happy life. In...
2020-10-151h 21
WITSUP women in triathlonJulie Moss - Archive ReviveGiven it's meant to be Kona week, it's the perfect time to dive into our archives to revive this chat with Julie Moss.
How do you begin to describe a podcast with a woman who not only help put triathlon on the map, but who has inspired so many people.
Julie Moss was not only one of the first women I heard about when I started to fall in love with triathlon (hit pause and watch this clip now if you haven't already: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVKqFAPdjIA), but she was also the first person I heard interviewed on...
2020-10-081h 31
WITSUP women in triathlonAmelia Watkinson - Not Afraid of a Little SpiceAmelia Rose Watkinson’s Cairns performance really just proved to the world what we already knew; she’s an emerging superstar on the triathlon course and in trivia. With complications of COVID, a shaky start to the race season, and uncertainties of the future of triathlon, ARW has been navigating rough waters. Despite it all, she managed to show that she isn’t ‘afraid of a little spice’ when she put together an absolutely stunning performance for her first iron-distance win. We chat about her story and the importance of afternoon tea and snacks. We had a great honest conversation with Ameli...
2020-10-011h 11
WITSUP women in triathlonYvonne Spencer - She's A Top Gun!Colonel Yvonne Spencer is a mover, shaker, disrupter, and leader in basically anything and everything she does. Not only is she one of the few Black Female Colonels in the United States Air Force, she is a pioneer in the triathlon community with Fast Chix, and an absolute force of a human being.
We chat about her journey; the criticisms, learnings, and successes that has led her to where she is today. She is the absolute epitome of an effective leader who is just as inspired to guide others by example as achieving her own success.
We’re inspired after he...
2020-09-251h 12
WITSUP women in triathlonEmma Bilham - I Can't Swear in EnglishFrom silk painting to ice skating, and a sporting history lesson about one of the most infamous ice skaters in the history of the sport.
This chat covers it all, but some of the standout moments are realisations that seem to be happening mid sentence for Emma. She really takes her time to digest and think about some of her answers, particularly when it comes to her mental approach to triathlon, plus, a potential cross road in her life and career.
No doubt about it though, Emma is one impressive woman with many a skill and talent, except for the...
2020-09-101h 08
WITSUP women in triathlonMEL MCQUAID - RADMel McQuaid is the expert juggler. She has had great success across many disciplines, from off road and on road racing, plus coaching.
At the age of 47, “it's been a good ride", but she follows up quickly with "so far!" She is showing no signs of slowing down - literally and figuratively - and even has the numbers to prove it.
TOP TIP: if you haven’t already seen it, search “last f%&kable day” on YouTube 👌
We uncovered that she's a bit of a trail blazer in the sport in areas you wouldn't necessarily think about and we discover that a lot of...
2020-09-031h 12
WITSUP women in triathlonLisa Norden - Older Women With ChihuahuasGosh I loved catching up with Lisa. The first time I met her, I was actually quite nervous - she was after all (well still is), an Olympic medalist, and played a huge role in the greatest Olympic triathlon finish ever! But, she was so lovely, humble and welcoming. Catching up over this episode was greatness!
She got into the sport because of her Mum's mid-life crisis - that's her words - and a trip to Australia before she went to uni and became boring - that's her Mum's words.
One of her favourite quotes is "nothing builds confidence like...
2020-08-271h 14
WITSUP women in triathlonAmy Dixon - Resilience and RieslingAmy Dixon, you achieved what not many can ... you rendered me speechless. I'm still gathering my thoughts as I write this.
Amy has lived five or six different lives in her lifetime and I'm not sure I've met anyone who has been thrown so many curveballs, but each time is more and more willing to step back into the batters box, and then (because I'm on a roll with this baseball metaphor), is more than likely going to knock it out of the park.
I learnt about some of the intricacies of racing in the blind divisions in para-triathlon, when...
2020-08-201h 25
WITSUP women in triathlonGrace Musgrove - Cheekiness Becomes HerThere's just something about Grace that draws people towards her - she's bubbly, approachable, caring and cheeky.
Cheekiness is such a skill (perhaps an innate skill), and it's one of my favourite things about her.
But there's obviously a lot more to her than that. Who would have known that she really struggled with finding what made her happy to the point that she nearly quit the sport? Or, that she is currently studying criminology? Or, that while she comes across as bubbly to most, in the dating world, apparently she comes across as blunt?!
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2020-08-141h 23
WITSUP women in triathlonKatie Zaferes - Secreting HappinessWhen I told Katie Zaferes that we don't talk too much about triathlon in our podcasts, she suggested that we may run out of things to discuss because she was pretty damn boring (her words) outside of triathlon.
I think we proved otherwise as we chat and chortle our way through this episode covering an array of topics from reading maps to terrible dance moves and all the things in between.
Please enjoy my wonderful chat with the woman who oozes happiness, Katie Zee!
Image by ITU Media
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2020-08-061h 27
WITSUP women in triathlonFenella Langridge - Selfie With A GoatFind out more about this lip-syncing, dog loving, craft making, nap taking, food loving, professional big kid, Fenella Langridge.
Straight up I find out that she's currently in Morzine, France, which is where I have spent many weeks over European summers with The Buzz Cycling and Triathlon crew, so at first I was jealous, but now I'm living vicariously through her.
Fenella is still relatively new to racing pro triathlon ... Watch this space!
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2020-07-311h 14
WITSUP women in triathlonRAW Racial Diversity and Inclusion - Dr Shaunna Payne GoldIntroducing our new series, RAW, where I get the opportunity to have discussions with people about topics that might be a little awkward or uncomfortable, but are discussions that should be had.
I have no issues in asking that “stupid” question, because I have an overwhelming thirst for learning and listening to stories.
RAW is about starting, or continuing, a conversation, but true to our Witsup podcast form, I also want to get to know the person behind these conversations as well.
Our first guest in this series is a woman who I will forever be a fan and a frie...
2020-07-231h 25
WITSUP women in triathlonKate Næss - What Makes You Happy?Kate Næss' (nee Doughty) is one impressive individual. She always wanted to make it to the Paralympics, and thought she'd be there in the sport of Equestrian, turns out, she made it for triathlon!
There are many layers and many stories that make Kate who she is today. There have been some pivotal moments in her life that help to remind her to live in the moment when she can. Easier said than done.
She's a psychologist, a para-triathlete, a mum, a wife, a professional speaker, a friend, a daughter, and so much more.
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2020-07-161h 22
WITSUP women in triathlonFelix Walchshoefer - Passion, It's In His BloodThis is only the second time we've had a Supportive Dude on our podcast, and it fills me with glee to welcome Felix Walchshoefer, CEO of Challenge Roth.
This weekend I would have been at Challenge Roth (my second home) covering the event, and catching up with dear friends from across the globe. I've said it before, it's my favourite event, and a large reason why, is because of Felix.
In our chat we talk about the history of the event, and his experience from a volunteer as a kid to the CEO at such a young age after his...
2020-07-031h 00
WITSUP women in triathlonGrace Thek - Gracie Lou FreebushFirst up, Grace brought me a coffee, so she wins the award for the best guest. To be fair to the other guests, I haven't recorded an episode face to face in a while, but still, COFFEE!
Grace burst onto the triathlon scene when she put on a finish line performance in her debut pro race in 2018 that had the crowd screaming as she kept falling to her knees. She is still relatively new to the sport, so can come across a little shy, however, I've gotten to know her over the past couple of years, and have even let...
2020-06-261h 12
WITSUP women in triathlonRachel Joyce - Good Grief!How does a kid who went to school where competitive sport was actively discouraged become one of the best triathletes in the world? GOOD GRIEF! That is just one of the many stories that have shaped Rachel 'Joycey' Joyce.
Other stories in this episode include, that time she fell off the trainer in our house, an introvert in Kona, concreting and being one of four siblings - GOOD GRIEF!
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2020-06-131h 17
WITSUP women in triathlonEmma Jeffcoat - We'll go riding on the horses, yeahWhen Emma was three, she spent almost six months in hospital after a team of doctors mis-diagnosed her. That point in her life, although she didn't know it for a very long time, started a series of events and decisions that has turned her into the remarkable woman that she is today - including being the self-confessed crazy horse lady that she is.
Shout out to The Supa as well!
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2020-06-041h 01
WITSUP women in triathlonJackie Hering - Mum! Go do your thing!How to record a podcast when you have two small humans wanting your attention? Hide away in a closet in your bedroom and do your thing!
We chat kids, event directing, "phases" in our lives, driving to school on tractors, her profile in the sport, and, our favourite subject, dogs!
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2020-05-291h 05
WITSUP women in triathlonThe Healthy Body Part 2This is part two of a mini series from Witsup and Inside Tri Show Podcasts, where we discuss body image, eating disorders and disordered eating in triathlon.
Listen to The Healthy Body, Part One - www.insidetrishow.com/listen
We can't thank our guests enough for sharing their stories, thoughts and insights. In part two you will hear from professional triathlete and coach, Jodie Cunnama, along with Specialist Dietician Renee McGregor.
In part one you heard professional triathletes, Cody Beals and Renee Kiley, plus age grouper, Felicity Joyce.
Find out more about our guests:
Professional triathlete Renee Kiley (http://reneekiley...
2020-05-211h 14
WITSUP women in triathlonEmma Frodeno - SNOWY!My immediate thoughts when I first met Emma Snowsill (now Emma Frodeno) - FANGIRL! She was the first elite triathlete I ever met and while I towered over this pocket rocket, I felt tiny in the aura that was Emma Snowsill.
These days I am lucky to call her a good friend and this chat was a great opportunity to share so many stories - from rhythmic gymnastics, Michael Jordan, parenting, Pretty Woman moments and more.
By the end of our chat, I learn more about Emma Frodeno, who, I will forever call Snowy.
Photo: Delly Carr
** INSIDE TRI SHOW...
2020-05-151h 22
WITSUP women in triathlonSteph Corker - HeartbeatsThey broke the mould when they made Steph Corker. Steph has this uncanny way of drawing you in. It's her enthusiasm, her passion, her thoughtfulness, her conversations, and the way she views the world, that just makes you want to be around her.
We discuss so many things, from her friendship with her brother, some pivotal moments in her life, tv and movies (not really) building a career as an entrepreneur, and her love of swim, bike and run. But to steal one of her sayings, we essentially find out a little more about what makes Steph's heart beat.
Be...
2020-05-081h 17
WITSUP women in triathlonJodie Stimpson - Heart On Her SleeveJodie Stimpson wears her heart on her sleeve, and that's never been more palpable then when her Dad passed away earlier this year - the triathlon community felt her heart break. I was worried about bringing up some very raw emotions with our chat, but for Jodie, it's good for her to talk about the man who was her rock, and I discover just how much he has helped shape her into the person and the athlete that she is today.
We also chat and have a laugh about many other things in this episode, like her perfect execution of...
2020-04-301h 05
WITSUP women in triathlonSarah Piampiano - Piew Piew!I had completely forgotten just how many stories Sarah Piampiano and I have together - from the first time we met when she rocked up at my door to stay with us, to being pulled over by the police in Austria while we were riding.
Between the laughs and the memories, things got very real when the topic of starting a family, retirement and an unknown future due to recent events came up in discussion.
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2020-04-231h 27
WITSUP women in triathlonÅsa LundstrÖm - Never Ending StoryOn the count of three, what movie scene featuring an animal sticks in your mind the most ... One, two, three ... What did you say? Was it the same as Asa and I?
Pro triathlete, Dr Asa Lundstrom is the epitome of hard work. She has always compensated for her "lack of talent by working hard." And that seems to be the case across all aspects of her life. She mostly credits her Mum for her work ethic, however, it sometimes comes as a tough lesson when she reveals that she struggles with being satisfied.
Loved catching up with the very...
2020-04-161h 08
WITSUP women in triathlonKatee Gray - The Hormone NerdI asked Katee, the hormone nerd, to join me on our podcast, hoping that she might be able to help you out, particularly at this point in time when there is a lot of uncertainty, stress and anxiety. Years ago, I was not ok, and she helped me climb, at a leisurely pace, back out of it.
Her knowledge, expertise and personal experience in the world of wellness AND performance is incredible, but more than that, she has a unique skill of cutting through what I call the fluff, and speaking my language. I was pretty resistant to what she...
2020-04-0956 min
WITSUP women in triathlonEmma Pallant - Pens Down Emma!What does one do with a child who has an excessive amount of energy? You know the type who just can't sit still? Put the pen down, Emma!
You let her run to burn off that energy ... and eventually that may end up leading to a running, duathlon and triathlon career. That's what happened with Emma Pallant at least anyway.
In between fidgeting with her pen, Emma and I talked about her recent engagement, how she'd like to be remembered or known as a 'doer,' how her Dad loves to win, and her amazing work building a running community...
2020-04-051h 01
WITSUP women in triathlonChelsea Sodaro - Anthropomorphism Is A Thing!It's amazing how a quick scroll through someone's Instagram feed can give you some good ammunition for an interview. Sorry Chelsea for bringing up the Tom Brady thing. I hope you're recovering ok?
Chelsea has a great story - from her dog getting a turkey stuck on his head, to her Maverick/Bruce Willis brother, and just when I thought her story couldn't get anymore interesting, she hit me with a response about her first triathlon win, that I don't think I've ever heard before.
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2020-03-261h 05
WITSUP women in triathlonKendall Macdowell - Sending You A Virtual HugKendall Macdowell is one of those humans who has this incredible ability to make you stop, think and reassess, and I am extremely lucky to be able to call her a close friend.
In a world right now that seems to be spinning out of control, she manages to find the calm, ask the why, and evolve. I always feel better after a conversation with Kendall, or after she squeezes me tight with one of her trademark Kendall hugs.
So, I wanted to give you all the opportunity to listen to a person I hold very dear to my heart...
2020-03-2250 min
WITSUP women in triathlonHolly Lawrence - TRI-pletI've known Holly for a few years now, but have never really had the chance to get to know her very well. I thoroughly enjoyed our chat, her willingness to discuss anything and everything, and her openness to admit that she is still growing and learning.
Did you know that Holly was famous before she was even born? Did you know that she carbo loads on sweets? Did you know she's a triplet? Did you know that she is quite a shy person? I guarantee, you'll know Holly a lot better by the end of this chat.
Photo by Getty...
2020-03-191h 25
WITSUP women in triathlonHeather Jackson - GigglesPanda snacks, tv inducing anxiety, tattoos, ice hockey, poli-sci majors, family, and giggles ... all the giggles.
It's hard to sum up my chat with Heather Jackson. I scribbled more notes than ever about Heather - I used more ink in my notebook than she has on her body!
A truly lovely and humble human, yet fierce competitor on the race track.
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2020-03-121h 16
WITSUP women in triathlonDede Griesbauer - Like A Fine Fkn WineDede Griesbauer is the new Ultraman Florida champion and record holder, all at a fresh age of 49! This woman is continuing to raise the bar for women in sport!
We unpacked so much in our extended chat, from her time as the Wolfette of Wall Street (sort of), her commentary role with Ironman, dogs, and oh so much more.
Thanks to Jordan Bryden fro the photo (www.instagram.com/jordanbryden
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2020-02-271h 18
WITSUP women in triathlonMatilda Raynolds - ChangesWhat do you get when you cross a cyclist who has just won The Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic - one of the toughest and oldest bike races in Australia - a couple of gin and tonics, and a microphone? A podcast with plenty of laughs and banter, the story of the epic dog rescue, but some great insights from my good mate, Matilda Raynolds, ex-pro triathlete, turned elite cyclist.
Matilda found that triathlon wasn't working for her, and fell in love with cycling, which has helped her find a lot of perspective over the past few years.
Oh, and...
2020-02-2047 min
WITSUP women in triathlonJess Learmonth - It'll be alrightI am just going to put it out there, Jess Learmonth is the most laid back and relaxed athlete I have ever met, and one of the funniest as well.
Once we got over all the technical issues we had, which of course, didn't bother her in the slightest, we had a great chat. From 'holding hands gate,' to accents, and Celine Dion.
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2020-02-131h 11
WITSUP women in triathlonCarrie Lester - Keep It Simple and KewlThey don't get more "no frills, no bullshit," than Carrie Lester. She embodies her coaching philosophy of 'keeping it simple,' and I love her for it.
She's authentic, funny, smart, and a brilliant athlete, who had the greatest year of her career in 2019. I always love catching up with Cazza, and it's not just because she loves a good red wine and good food.
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2020-02-061h 06
WITSUP women in triathlonThe Chief - Keepin' It RealTypically, I write the intros to these podcast episodes, so this is hard to write about myself. I guess, have a listen if you want to find out more behind the person who launched Witsup - what makes her (me) tick.
It starts off all fun and games, but gets pretty real and open. I definitely learnt a bit about myself over my chat with the most awesome of people, Lucy Piper, so maybe there's a tidbit in there that resonates with you as well. I hope so. I don't want to have opened up for nothing! Sorry for the...
2020-01-231h 45
WITSUP women in triathlon2019 RestrospectiveWe grab some of our favourite highlights - funny, insightful, interesting - from our 2019 episodes. The line up includes Sarah True, Belinda Granger, Heather Wurtele, Linsey Corbin, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Meredith Kessler, Skye Moench, Paula Findlay, Ruth Astle, Radka Kahlefeldt and Rach McBride.
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2020-01-041h 20
WITSUP women in triathlonWitsup Podcast Ruth AstleWe catch up with VERY recently turned pro, Ruth Astle just days before her first race as a professional at Ironman Western Australia.
Ruth didn't want to take her pro card until she won the overall age group race in Kona, and this year, she nailed it. We discuss the transition to pro racing, where her competitiveness comes from, how triathlon changed, or should we say helped mould her into the more confident person that she is today, how a broken collarbone didn't slow her down this year, and so much more. Good luck this weekend Ruth!
2019-11-281h 05
WITSUP women in triathlonWitsup Podcast Skye MoenchSkye Moench has had an incredible past 18months, and after a win at the Ironman European Champs in Frankfurt in July, she looked set to have a great debut at the Ironman World Champs in Kona.
However, an horrific bike accident, has left her sidelined (for now), and truth be told, lucky to be alive. She is however, on the mend, and while the accident was a big part of our chat, we spoke about many other things like, hands down, the most perfect way that she was proposed to, her career prior to becoming a professional triathlete, and how...
2019-11-211h 11
WITSUP women in triathlonWitsup Experts - Amber Johnson, Strength and ConditioningThis is our very first Witsup Experts edition, and I couldn't think of anyone better to kick it off than Strength and Conditioning expert, Amber Johnson from First Wave Fitness.
I ask her what her philosophies are with strength and conditioning in endurance sport and whether it should be a priority for triathletes.
There are some great moments littered throughout our chat, and she explains why she lives by the Gray Cook quote, "first move well, then move often," and why she often asks herself when working with athletes, "where is the athlete leaking power?"
There are plenty of take...
2019-11-1456 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS06E02 Witsup Podcast Heather WurteleNot long after Heather (and Trev) announced their retirement, we hooked up for a chat, and a beer - even though we were on the opposite sides of globe to each other, a virtual cheers is better than nothing.
We obviously chat about her career, but go much further than that and delve into the world of deciduous trees, identity, the role of social media in professional sports over the years, and I encourage her to get her science geek on!
2019-11-081h 20
WITSUP women in triathlonWITSUP KONA KALL 2019Join Stef and Nat as they take you through all the action and highlights from this year's 2019 Ironman World Championship. We've got live crosses to athletes on course, inspirational journeys, heartache and DQs, jellyfish and more.
This is not to be missed.
2019-10-0415 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS06E01 Witsup Podcast Rachel McBrideRachel McBride, aka, Purple Tiger, is truly one of a kind. So much so, that we are giving her another nickname - the tattooed unicorn.
I don't want to give too much away in the description because you should listen and find out about the many, many layers that make up this unique soul.
She's a cat person, or more pointedly a feline person - her love of cats has no domesticated bounds. She comes from a tight knit family of overachievers. And her talents stem well past the world of swim, bike and run.
It was an absolute pleasure...
2019-08-011h 01
WITSUP women in triathlonS05E06 Witsup Podcast Lucy Charles-BarclayWe took the opportunity to catch up with Lucy Charles-Barclay fresh from her impressive win at Challenge Roth.
But what else makes Lucy tick? How does she cope with her rise to triathlon fame? What was she like at school? And how smooth are her dance moves?
Enjoy our chat with Lucy over a German beer - PROST!
2019-07-1257 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS05E05 Witsup Podcast Radka KahlefeldtWe loved having the opportunity to catch up with Radka Kahlefeldt, aka. Rads, in between getting ready for a race, and running around after her 14 month old, Ruby.
What would Rads' life look like if she didn't follow the path of pro triathlon? Tennis? Mid-wifery?
What's it like living on the other side of the world to her family, who, despite the distance, she is really close with?
And, of course, chatter about kids crept in, how could it not?
2019-04-2558 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS05E04 Witsup Podcast Belinda GrangerHold onto your tri bars folks, this is a whirlwind of chatter, from days teaching sex education at a juvenile detention centre, to, river boat cruises and managing professional triathletes.
We know Belinda Granger very well, so the only preparation we did for this episode was to grab a bottle from the wine rack, and get Chef Bretty to cook up some delicious goodness ...
So much randomness found at the bottom of a good glass of red.
2019-04-181h 08
WITSUP women in triathlonS05E03 Witsup Podcast Tamsyn Moana-VealeWe recorded our chat with Tamsyn quite some time ago, and since then she's got engaged and I've had a baby. So any reference to boyfriend, should be thought of as fiance, and any reference to me being pregnant, should be thought of as 'now a mother.'
Fair to say that a lot of life has happened! But, that doesn't take away from our chat, which for the most part is timeless.
Tamsyn is definitely one of the bubblier athletes we've had the pleasure of chatting to, and we really enjoyed getting to know her better. Podcast includes Gossip...
2019-03-281h 09
WITSUP women in triathlonS05E02 Witsup Podcast Meredith KesslerMeredith Kessler is a busy woman, but never one to disappoint. So she knocked on our hotel room door at 11pm after the Ironman New Zealand awards function, to sit down and record this episode with us.
Still reeling from her surprise on stage, Kessler fills us in on the emotional roller coster of a Kona roll down, and we compare notes on laid back husbands, team sports as kids, and dumbbell shaped uteruses (that one is all hers).
Enjoy our chat with Meredith Kessler, a fan favourite, who is open to discussing anything!
2019-03-101h 14
WITSUP women in triathlonS05E01 Witsup Podcast Sarah TrueAfter a solid hiatus behind the mic, we are back, and we've started with an absolute cracker of an episode.
We caught up with Sarah True just days after the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, where we were both dealing with the Kona comedown.
Regardless though, our chat with Sarah is hilarious, ridiculous, raw, insightful - all of the descriptors! We discuss everything from coffee, life after triathlon, donkeys and even taxidermy. We don't really know where to start with this episode, we just know that by the time we finished, we knew we'd want to record a part two...
2019-02-141h 08
WITSUP women in triathlonS04E06 Witsup Podcast Julie MossHow do you begin to describe a podcast with a woman who not only help put triathlon on the map, but who has inspired so many people within the sport, and many swim, bike, run civilians as well.
Julie Moss was not only one of the first women I heard about when I started to fall in love with triathlon (hit pause and watch this clip now if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVKqFAPdjIA), but she was also the first person I heard interviewed on a podcast. So to have the opportunity to sit down with...
2018-08-031h 24
WITSUP women in triathlonS04E05 Witsup Podcast Jocelyn McCauleyWhat happens when you catch up with a triathlete the day after an iron-distance? You spend the majority of a podcast talking about food!
I chatted and laughed a lot with Jocelyn McCauley the day after this year's Ironman New Zealand in March, and the conversation always seemed to come back to food. So much so, that she told me about a holiday her family invented called "Pie Day," and boy do I want a piece of that day!
We also chat about how her daughter thinks that all Mummies spend time on their bikes, and all Daddies spend time...
2018-07-2559 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS04E04 Witsup Podcast Aileen ReidAileen Reid met up with me in November last year while I was on the Gold Coast, and she brought me a coffee and food - so hands down, this was my favourite episode!
I could have chatted to Aileen for hours, not just because I love an Irish accent, but because she loves a tangent as much as I do, and she's got some great stories - like her unique proposal/wedding, what her siblings do, travel f**k ups, retirement and much much more.
2018-07-1358 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS04E03 Witsup Podcast Kate BevilaquaDid you know that Kate Bevilaqua has been in triathlon for over 20 years?! And there's a fair chance that she's smiled her way through every one of those 20 years - as noted in this podcast thumbnail.
I've known Kate for years now, but I really enjoyed spending some time with her while we were at Ironman New Zealand, and finding out more about what makes her tick as an athlete, a coach, and a human being.
We discuss things from being the first female Physical Education teacher at an all boys school, to marrying Captain Awesome, and everything in between...
2018-07-061h 15
WITSUP women in triathlonS04E02 Witsup Podcast Danielle StefanoWe are very excited to welcome coach, Danielle Stefano, to season four of the Witsup Podcast! Between you and us, you'll be seeing her appear on our website as a new contributor as well - bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to your viewing pleasure.
Danielle is a high performance coach who now runs her own business ELOTIK PRO TRIATHLON - https://www.elotikprotriathlon.com
She comes from an impressive background as a Sports Scientist which has seen her working with a variety of sports, eg. Track and field, cycling, men's hockey, and also included the role as a...
2018-07-0254 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS04E01 Witsup Podcast Corinne AbrahamWe kick off Season 4 with Corinne Abraham, who we caught up with in Kona last year.
In amongst the nonsense chatter and laughter we cover topics such as injuries, the theatre, and end up singing Puff The Magic Dragon - go figure!
Enjoy these random insights from Corinne!
2018-06-181h 11
WITSUP women in triathlonS03E06 Witsup Podcast Camilla PedersenCamilla Pedersen - prepare to be inspired.
In the first half of this episode we speak to Camilla about her 2013 bike accident that landed her in a coma for 19 days. She speaks about the physical and emotional side of her recovery which incredibly saw her return to racing, and also how she was a frustrating/naughty patient! (The first part of this episode was also recorded on FB live at the time).
In the second half, we try to take a lighter approach to our chat as the first 30mins is quite intense. So enjoy the laughs and the swearing...
2018-05-1857 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS03E05 Witsup Podcast Delly CarrThis is an extremely special edition of the Witsup Podcast as we welcome our first Supportive Dude to the series.
Delly Carr. It's a name that's synonymous with the word, triathlon. For 30 years he's been behind the lens of some of your favourite swim, bike and run images, but he's also been by the side of young triathletes as they grew into world champions, sporting a wicked sense of humour and a cheeky grin along the way.
He's an internationally acclaimed sports photographer, not just in triathlon, a Nikon ambassador and was the AIPP Australian Sport Photographer Of The Year 2017...
2018-05-101h 04
WITSUP women in triathlonS03E04 Witsup Podcast Ellie SalthouseEllie Salthouse is as radiant and stunning as ever - that intro will make more sense once you listen to this episode.
Getting to know Ellie was a bunch of fun as we cover topics such as her family, country music, injuries, dogs, getting embarrassed and all sorts of nonsense. But all wrapped up with a lot of laughter.
We spoke with Ellie just before the Noosa Triathlon late last year, so if you've already heard the first part of this podcast on FB Live back in November, skip to 14:30.
2018-05-031h 05
WITSUP women in triathlonS03E03 Witsup Podcast_Lauren BrandonWe caught up with LB (Lauren Brandon) late last year and thought that with Ironman Texas on this weekend, this was the opportune time to publish our chat with quite possibly one of the giggliest triathletes on the circuit. We chat tv shows, engagements, ceramics and so on.
Apologies for the static throughout parts of this episode.
2018-04-271h 15
WITSUP women in triathlonS03E02 Witsup Podcast_Melissa HauschildtWe spoke with Mel Hauschildt in November last year as she was starting to finally come good again after a rough year or two with injuries and surgeries - have you heard her story?!?! Good thing we chat about it.
At the time we spoke she was preparing for Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney and Ironman Western Australia - both of which she won!
It appears that Mel is well and truly back in the Haus!
But on top of that we discussed a plethora of things from her involvement in Steeplechase being included for women in the Goodwill Games and beyond...
2018-04-191h 02
WITSUP women in triathlonS03E01 Witsup Podcast_Flora DuffyJust over a week ago, Flora Duffy made history for her home country of Bermuda when she was the first female to win the country's first gold medal ever at a Commonwealth Games. The only other Gold medal at a Commonwealth Games for the country went to Clarence ‘Nicky’ Saunders who took gold in the men’s high jump in Auckland in 1990.
We caught up with with her just days after her gold medal performance, and while we typically shy away from more talk about swim, bike and run, it would have been remiss of us not to discuss the Common...
2018-04-151h 04
WITSUP women in triathlonS02E06 Witsup Podcast_Non StanfordWe caught up with Non late last year and our chat was somewhat non-stop! In amongst chatter we found out that Non’s Mum was a British Gymnastic coach, but the apple fell far from THAT tree with Non!
She is a domestic dunce, we found out that we have a mutual love of the board game Articulate and she is a wealth of Welsh information.
Image by Delly Carr | ITU Media
2018-03-2358 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS02E05 Witsup Podcast_Sarah CrowleyIt's been a while between nonsense, so to kick things off for the year, we're starting with a cracker of a chat with Sarah Crowley! We originally caught up with Crowley just days before the Noosa Triathlon and a few weeks after her third place at the Ironman World Championship. In the first part of this chat we were also simultaneously recording live to Facebook, so if you've already seen/listened to that, skip to about 18:50mins for the new stuff. Oh the randomness is strong with this one.
2018-03-1457 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS02E04 Witsup Podcast_Vicky HollandWhere do you start with someone who can rival me in the category of chattiness? The answer is, you don't start, you just dive straight in. Listen to the hilarity that ensues from our chat with Olympic Bronze Medalist, Vicky Holland - and we think that fact only comes up once in the entire show.
2017-11-171h 04
WITSUP women in triathlonS02E03 Witsup Podcast_Laura SiddallThis podcast is WAY overdue as we actually spoke to Laura 'Sid' Siddall the day after her first iron-distance win at Ironman Australia! So for a change of pace, Sid and I enjoyed a well earned beer together chatting about her big day at Ironman Australia, followed by plethora of randomness - from home made gifts and school uniforms, to being part of the army and sloe berry gin. Enjoy!
2017-09-181h 13
WITSUP women in triathlonS02E02 Witsup Podcast_Michelle VesterbyWhere do you start with Michelle Vesterby? There is so much singing and laughing in this podcast, the text written here can't do it justice, so just click 'play' and enjoy the hilarity from this multiple iron-distance champion ... And in Michelle's words, "keep smiling."
2017-09-0853 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS02E01 Witsup Podcast_Charlotte McShaneJoin us for Charlotte's web ... of tangents - get it? Charlotte's web?
We are chatting with Scottish born, but Aussie triathlete, Charlotte McShane! I actually caught up with Charlotte during my time at the AIS a few months ago, so we were huddled up in my little dorm room discussing veganism, her blended accent, gymnastic party tricks, her engagement to Brendan Sexton and so much more ... A web of tangents indeed.
2017-09-0159 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS01E06 Witsup Podcast_Susie CheethamI need to preface this podcast by saying YOU MUST LOVE DOGS! A good 20 minutes or so is about our furry, four pawed friends.
During my recent stint in Europe and the UK I had the pleasure of staying at Ironman Brasil champion, Susie Cheetham's place just outside of Bath in the UK.
I love hanging out with athletes outside of races because you really get to know them well. Susie has a dry sense of humour and spent a good chunk of that weekend taking the piss out of me, and I couldn't respect her more for it.
She...
2017-08-241h 06
WITSUP women in triathlonChallenge Roth Super PodcastWITSUP is excited to be on the ground at Challenge Roth again this year, and for the first time, we are bringing you a Witsup Challenge Roth Super Podcast featuring Laura Siddall, Yvonne Van Vlerken, Ruth Brennan Morrey, Daniela Ryf, Steph Corker, Heather Wurtele and Belinda Granger!
* We were set up in the Erdinger Beer Garden, so please excuse some of the background noise ... although we think it adds to the experience.
2017-07-0744 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS01E05 Witsup Podcast_Ash GentleAsh is a badass competitor on the race course, and all kinds of lovely off it. We would gladly sip a brew* with Ash any day.
I actually spoke to Ash Gentle a few weeks ago while she was staying at the Australian Institute of Sport for a training camp which included some nutritional strategy testing - so we start our chat there, and follow that up with things like the influence her family has had on her, her inability to remember movie titles, references or quotes, and her dream of maybe one day owning a cafe.
* Speaking of brews...
2017-06-1355 min
WITSUP women in triathlonS01E01_Witsup Podcast_Mirinda CarfaeFor our very first WITSUP women in triathlon podcast, we are joined by three time Ironman World Champion, Mirinda 'Rinny' Carfrae, and she has some exciting news for us!
We chat about many things including her latest news, her family, growing up on a farm in Queensland and the importance she has placed on trusting her gut instinct.
2017-03-2346 min