Super runner Tamara Jewett joins the show this week to update us on her new life in California (and the shark-related messages she sends Kelly). And then she dives into the latest triathlon debates: Why she's not concerned about gate-keeping professional triathlon and if you've qualified for a pro license then you deserve to be there as much as anyone.

She talks to us about:

1. Why the body image expectations in running were so unhealthy
2. What she likes about Ironman distance triathlon — even if it is boring
3. And how she's tried to understand (but can't!) the concept of proportionality

Plus, what races she's got planned, how the start of her season in New Zealand went, and any tips for the wildly packed start list at Ironman Texas.

This week, Feisty editor Carrie steps in to host the podcast while our fearless leader Kelly is away.

Katie recaps a jam-packed weekend of racing in Gulfport, Mississippi - sharing her athletes’ results along with her own coaching takeaways from both the America’s Cup and the Collegiate Club Championships.

We’re also joined by Natasha Van Der Merwe, founder and CEO of NVDM Coaching, who brings her expert perspective to the mic. Together, we dive into the latest racing action from Texas 70.3, Oceanside 70.3, and look ahead to Ironman Texas.

From there, we tackle one of the biggest recent controversies in the triathlon world: how many amateurs actually beat professionals in Oceanside. (TL;DR: earning a pro license is far more challenging than it might seem.)

Finally, Natasha breaks down the hype around Hyrox, what Hyrox athletes can learn from triathlon, and why this fast-growing sport may have more in common with our beloved swim-bike-run than you’d expect.

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The gang is back together!

Joanne joins us still from S. Africa, after commentating the epic Cape Epic eight-day mountain bike stage race.

Katie is packing up to take her squad to the America's Cup that's totally full (Gwen's racing!) and combined with the U.S. Collegiate Club Nationals. What's the difference between college club and NCAA? Glad you asked.

And Kelly ran the big trail pro race that starts next to her house.

1. Are you pro or con racing and training with your husband?
2. Was Geelong 70.3 one of the craziest 70.3s ever?
3. How did media people go from T100 Gold Coast to Geelong in the same weekend?
4. And 70+ people on a start list!

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