In This Episode Sharon’s first sprint triathlon race recap Navigating transition and race morning logistics Pool swim challenges and crowded swim lanes Managing race-day nerves and swim anxiety Bike course strategy, hills, and passing athletes

In this episode: Lindsay’s journey from Ironman and Kona to gravel racing Why she chose Unbound 200 as her first ultra-endurance gravel event What makes gravel racing so different from road cycling and triathlon Racing

In this episode: • Sharon shares her experience completing her first-ever open water swim event • The unexpected challenge of wearing a wetsuit for the first time • Why open water swimming feels completely different

In this episode: Jim shares his stage 4 cancer diagnosis and treatment journey How he continued training through chemotherapy, surgeries, and setbacks Why he believes endurance sports prepared him for the toughest challenge of his

What’s it like to race the inaugural edition of a full-distance IRONMAN? In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, Coach Jill Bartholomew sits down with fellow athletes Dawn Edens and Belinda DeWitt

Have you ever had a race that didn’t go the way you imagined? Coach Jill Bartholomew welcomes fellow coach and athlete Erin Byrge to the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast for an honest conversation about

Have you ever wondered what the IRONMAN Foundation actually does? In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, Coach Jill sits down with Shane Facteau (President) and Audra Tassone (Executive Director & VP)

Are you training for your first sprint triathlon—or getting back into the sport after some time away? In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, Coach Jill Bartholomew walks through exactly what to

You’ve been consistent all winter — on the trainer, treadmill, and in the pool. So why does your first outdoor ride, run, or open water swim feel so much harder? In this episode, Coach Jill

In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, Coach Jill sits down with Julie and Tony from Team No Coasting to unpack one of the most talked-about races of the season — the