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It's Tour de France Femmes Time! Jul 24, 2025

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We're sharing this episode of Feisty's weekly women's sports show, called The Feist, because we thought you’d enjoy this preview of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Even if you already know everything about cycling, we're sure you’ll find something you don’t know in today’s episode.

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This week on The Feist, it's all about previewing the biggest women's race of the year: The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Kate Veronneau, director of women's strategy at Zwift, joins us to give a peak behind the curtain into what goes into the massive event, the kind of growth they've seen at TDFF, and who she thinks could win.

But first, it's our women's sports highlights from the week, including drama from the Euros soccer championship, gossip from the WNBA All-Star Weekend, and a deep dive into the doping sanction that was handed out to the marathon world record holder (and why it hurts more than just a couple of athletes).

From what women's sports we watched to what we want to watch, it's just another week of your favorite sports with your Feistiest friends!

Highlights:

0:00 - Welcome and What We Watched
13:00 - "Pay Us What You Owe Us"
21:57 - WNBA Insights and Gossip
25:02 - The Doping Downfall of Marathon World Record Holder, Ruth Chepngetich
34:43 - The Impact of Doping on Athletic Careers
43:20 - Kate Veronneau previews the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
01:11:10 - Our Feisty Picks of the Week, including American Ninja Warrior

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What's next?? with Laura Siddall Jul 18, 2025

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Laura Siddall's triathlon racing days may be over, but her love of triathlon isn't.

Sid, Kelly, and Joanne break down the year’s most electrifying moments in the sport and swap thoughts on who's crushing it (hello, Kat Matthews), who's surprising us (the Aussies), and what’s going on with the new world championship qualification system for age-groupers and pros. Spoiler: It’s a lot.

Sid then opens up about her emotional retirement after Challenge Roth, sharing reflections on her final race, what she'd love to see in the sport, and drops hints at what’s next.

It's another hour of sideline commentary, Olympic chatter (and that pesky 100K Olympic rumor), and a peek behind the curtain of triathlon broadcasting. Because even after retirement, Sid’s still all-in on the sport and we're here for it.

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The Joy of Retirement with Lauren Brandon Jul 11, 2025

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Yes, there is life after a professional triathlon career and Lauren Brandon is here to gush about it!

This week, Joanne and Kelly talk to the recently retired pro and mom-to-be about life after racing:

What does she miss most about her pro racing days? (Definitely not swimming.)
What changes did she see in the sport during her final years?
As a standout swimmer, what was it like always racing from the front?
What do her weekends look like now? (Ahhhh...brunch)
Her new role managing athletes at Varlo Apparel
Staying active during pregnancy and what comes next!

Plus, Lauren's still a HUGE triathlon fan — and keeping up with all the racing! So all three dissect the latest races — including the controversial sprint finish and protest at the 70.3 European Championship, the racing at Challenge Roth, and the upcoming triathlon start lines this weekend (WTCS Hamburg!). Who still needs to earn a spot to Kona?

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Understanding the New Ironman Qualification with Bianca Fernandez-Clark Jul 04, 2025

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With co-host Katie Zaferes on maternity leave, Kelly and Joanne are joined by special guest Bianca Fernandez-Clark, founder of Women in Tri UK, to break down the new Ironman age-group World Championship qualification system—and what it means for gender equity in the sport.

But first, they recap the chaos of Ironman Frankfurt: from penalties and mishaps to standout performances (Kristian Blummenfelt, anyone?) and gear issues that shook up the race. They also preview Challenge Roth, where current World Champ Laura Philipp could be chasing that first-ever sub-8 iron-distance.

Then, it’s on to World Championship slots. With Ironman now rolling out a new qualification process—based on a performance-driven, age-graded algorithm—Kelly and Bianca unpack what this could mean for the sport.

Will it bring more fairness and opportunity? Or, is it a tweak in need of fine-tuning?

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Rookie Pro Questions with Lydia Russell Jun 27, 2025

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She may be in her rookie season as a pro long-course triathlete, but Lydia Russell is already throwing down impressive performances, including the win over a top-tier field at Happy Valley 70.3.

Most impressive? She's relatively new to the sport of triathlon and admittedly still has a lot of questions!

Today, Katie, Joanne, and Kelly chat with Lydia about her launch into triathlon (from getting injured while running in college), moving up through NCAA tri as a short-course athlete, and then moving to long-course racing just at the start of this year!

She may have a lot she still wants to learn about the sport, but we're all being schooled by this young rookie pro.

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Welcome to The Feist - Your Favorite Sports with Your Feistiest Friends Jun 26, 2025

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Welcome to The Feist — your favorite sports, with your feistiest friends.

Hosted by Sara Gross and Kelly O’Mara, Feisty's newest podcast is here to celebrate the unstoppable rise of women’s sports. Every week they'll cover what you need to know in women's sports: from running to basketball to everything in between. The Feist will bring you the untold stories of female athletes, interviews with those athletes and behind-the-scenes experts, and the feisty analysis you need to be a fan.

This is the women's sports podcast that covers the sports that don't always get covered from voices that don't always get heard.

In a special live launch episode, they kick off with a panel on what's next and where women's sports go from here. Joining us for the live event are:

Scott Lake – Newly minted co-owner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team, co-founder of Shopify, and an investor in girls' and women's sports.
Hilary Stellingwerff – Two-time Canadian Olympian, multi-time national champion in the 1500m, and now head track & cross-country coach at the University of Victoria.
Krista Thompson – Former national team field hockey player and award-winning coach with 20+ years of experience at the provincial, regional, national and international level.

Together, they dive into:

The massive economic upside of investing in women’s sports
Why female role models and maternity support matter more than ever
The coaching and performance knowledge gaps rooted in outdated research
The lessons they wish they’d known earlier
And what’s exciting them most about the future

Whether you're a seasoned fan or want to learn more, The Feist is your front-row seat to this women's sports revolution. Because women’s sports aren’t just having a moment—they’re building a movement. And they need fans like you.

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What the Heck is Adventure Racing? with Alyssa Godesky Jun 20, 2025

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She's baaackkkkk!

Joanne, Katie, and Kelly are joined by endurance athlete, FKT record holder, and former IronWomen host, Alyssa Godesky, for a deep dive into the crazy world of adventure racing.

Alyssa shares what she’s been up to lately, plus her favorite recent race performance (can you say: Lydia Russell at Happy Valley 70.3?!)

She then gives a behind-the-scenes look at multi-day adventure races — from logistics and training, to eating and sleep deprivation. We had all the questions and she had all the answers on:

How teamwork, roles, and communication differ from solo sports
Her best and worst experiences on multi-day expeditions
How she trains for sports like trekking, paddle boarding, and mountain biking
Tips on staying strong (and sane) during long, grueling races
Her experiences in the adventure racing community and reflections on past achievements
A sneak peek at what’s next — including her big goal: the Spine Race in the UK

This episode is packed with Alyssa's passion for pushing limits and we can't wait to see where it takes her.

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Fun is Fast with Paula Findlay Jun 13, 2025

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Katie, Joanne, and Kelly return with insights, info, and inspiration from the world of women’s triathlon:

The 2025 season is heating up — The latest race results and what’s shaking up the women’s field.
The research gap is real — Kelly shares key takeaways from the Female Athlete Conference, including the shocking stat that only 6% of sports science research was conducted solely on female athletes.
Our research wish list — And the hosts dive into the studies they wish existed on pregnancy, low energy availability, and how the menstrual cycle impacts training.

Plus, Joanne chats with long-time pro triathlete Paula Findlay about what it really takes to stay in the sport for 20 years—and still be at the top of her game (and the top of a lot of podiums).

Paula opens up about how her approach to training has changed with a new coaching team, the lessons she’s learned (some the hard way), and why, for her, it’s no longer just about winning. It’s about having fun and loving the sport and living "that triathlon life."

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Why Education is Everything at Feisty Media Jun 09, 2025

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Over the past eight years, Feisty Media has grown into a go-to resource for women’s health and performance education.

In this special episode, Feisty CEO Sara Gross and Hit Play Not Pause host Selene Yeager reflect on how Feisty’s content has evolved to meet the real-life needs of active women. From menopause and nutrition to strength training and brain health, Feisty is offering more than ever—including a new suite of comprehensive, on-demand courses.

In a world overflowing with wellness advice, Feisty stays grounded in science. With trusted experts and evidence-based content, their goal is to give women clear, practical guidance for every stage of their health journey.

Now, for the first time, all Feisty courses are available on-demand—including our three brand-new offerings:

A Perimenopause Starter Pack (All New!)
Your Quick-Start Guide to Hormone Therapy (All New!)
Brain Power: Understand, Protect, and Optimize Your Brain Health (All New!)
Fueled: The Science, Psychology, and Strategy of Nutrition for Active Women
Strong: The Complete Strength Training Course for Women
Navigate Menopause: A Menopause Guide Built for Active Women

Whether you’re training, transitioning through menopause, or simply looking to take charge of your well-being, these courses deliver the knowledge and support you need—when and where you need it.

Get 25% off all courses through the end of June 2025! Purchase a Feisty On-Demand Course: learning.feisty.co

Pregnancy Training and Postpartum Recovery with Emma Pallant-Browne Jun 06, 2025

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Katie and Kelly are joined by special guest, Emma Pallant-Browne for a discussion on athletes and pregnancy. Katie is checking in at 36 weeks and Emma is now at 26 weeks pregnant, and all three discuss the challenges of balancing training and family life—including the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

After a quick update on the latest races and results, they dive into everything pregnancy and postpartum as athletes:

Their current pregnancy training (or "exercising") adjustments
Balancing motherhood and training while pregnant
The highs and lows of returning postpartum
Setting realistic goals and having patience (something pro triathletes are not great at doing)
What to expect after birth (it ain't always pretty)

Most importantly, they stress building a community of support and trust for a safe and successful return to performance - whatever that looks like!

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