Stay ConnectedThe WITSUP, women in triathlon, podcast is a lot more than just swim, bike and run. It’s all about getting to know the person behind the triathlete. What makes them tick. Who or what inspires them. What has driven them to be the person and the athlete they are today.
So imagine yourself joining me and your favourite triathlete for a chat over a coffee, or a wine if you prefer, and plenty of laughs.
There'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?! Follow Grace - https://www.instagram.com/gracemusgrove/ BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
When 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 Follow Katie - https://www.instagram.com/kzaferes6 BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
Find 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! Follow Fenella: https://www.instagram.com/fenella.alicia/ BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
Introducing 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 friend of, Doctor Shaunna Payne Gold. In her words she is a skilled educator, a fiery speaker, informative blogger, and passionate minister. She has stepped on to large stages and into small classrooms with her approachable style, self-deprecator humor, and high octane messages - I particularly love the last part of this sentence. You will find out more about who Shaunna is and then we dive into the topic of diversity and inclusion, and the Black Lives Matter movement. I feel we barely scratched the surface on this topic, but I like that this is a great way to start. Follow Shaunna: https://www.instagram.com/doctorgoldspeaks https://www.goldenterprisesllc.com BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
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. Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/katedoughty01/ BOOK - The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse: https://bit.ly/3h4sncd Smiling Mind App: https://bit.ly/3jbgcvZ ** BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup **
This 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 father passed away. I also find out that he wanted to be a pilot, that he forgot to eat the day before he competed in his own event, and we reminisce about the first time we met, when I punched him. Follow Felix: https://www.instagram.com/felix_walchshoefer/ BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
First 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 her dog-sit Henry, so she felt comfortable chatting away. She's full of energy and passion, and we talk long-distance relationships, LAN parties, racing her Dad, playing dentists (what?) and I teach her about one of the best action tv shows ever - ALIAS! Follow Grace: www.instagram.com/gracethek BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
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! Follow Rachel: www.instagram.com/rachelsjoyce BECOME A WITSUP PATRON MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
When 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! Follow Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emmajeffcoat/ BECOME A WITSUP PATRON MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
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! Follow Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jackiemhering/ BECOME A WITSUP MEMBER - www.patreon.com/witsup
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