Moms of Triathlon
Pro triathlete and cyclist Amy Henderson, stay at home mom and amateur triathlete Aly Wilson, and working mom and amateur triathlete Jen Gottschalk get together every week to discuss what's been going on in their lives as moms and athletes. Each episode has a main topic covering everything from training during pregnancy (and postpartum) to learning how to navigate the world of sport and parenthood. Join them every Friday for some truly honest conversation about the challenges they have (and are) facing as parents to young children who are also trying to maintain successful athletic careers.
Episodes
94 episodes
Jen is pregnant!
We are so thrilled to talk about Jen’s exciting news this week - she is pregnant! Listeners know that last year Jen experienced a miscarriage and has been trying to conceive for a little while, which we talked about in episode 87, which makes t...
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Episode 94
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1:21:47
Re-establishing a fitness routine
On the show this week Aly brings up her recent process of re-establishing a fitness routine. Amy and Jen weigh in on their experiences getting back to training after an extended break. The three discuss how different methods work for different ...
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Episode 93
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1:16:49
Update Episode: Nursing strikes, sand dune camping, and socializing with kids
This week Amy, Jen, and Aly are back after a little break so we check in and get lots of updates. The three share some recent challenges, like a 9-month-old’s nursing strike and potty training accidents. They talk about recent adventures - camp...
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Episode 92
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1:35:24
The struggles of improving sleep hygiene
This week on the podcast Amy and Jen discuss sleep hygiene. They talk about their current nighttime routines and how they would ideally shift things to get more and better sleep. They get into some of their struggles to get better sleep, like r...
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Episode 91
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1:30:14
Lessons Learned the Hard Way
This week we share some stories about moments in training and racing that went wrong and what we hopefully won’t get wrong again next time. Missing bike parts, bad sunburns, bike crashes, wrong gears, and where to put the body glide. And we get...
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Episode 90
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1:16:15
Not the first time, and not the last time, we talk about mental health
This week we revisit the topic of mental health and our own personal journeys and experiences. Amy gives an update from Episode 39 when she had recently started taking anti-anxiety medication. Aly shares her own struggles with anxiety and ho...
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Episode 89
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1:15:59
New Year, New Race Calendar
On the podcast this week we hear some big updates. Jen talks about her recent diagnosis of hypothyroidism and the symptoms that have been impacting her life for the past year. Amy and Jen share updates on the kids’ potty training progress. For ...
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Episode 88
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1:01:46
Trying to Conceive - not as easy as they told us in health class
This week we talk about a very personal topic - the period of trying to conceive. We know that this can be a difficult and mentally challenging period. We hope that sharing some of our difficulties and struggles could relate to some of our list...
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Episode 87
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1:09:12
Holiday Debrief
This week Amy, Jen, and Aly get together for a casual chat after the holidays. They reflect back on their episode on keeping kids’ routines during the holiday chaos and what worked or didn’t work. Aly successfully survived a full calendar of ho...
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Episode 86
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1:00:36
Bite-sized Resolutions
This week on the podcast Amy, Jen, and Aly share their New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 and a theme emerges - making things bite-size and manageable. Amy shares her idea to have “experimental” periods, going all in on a resolution but for a smal...
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Episode 85
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1:06:19
Sugar cravings, postpartum diet, and picky toddlers with Krista Neugebauer
This week on the podcast we welcome back registered dietician Krista Neugebauer. We catch up with Krista and hear about her kids’ turkey trot and her recent 70.3 and then we ask her all of our pregnancy, postpartum, and young toddler nutrition ...
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Episode 84
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1:49:40
The Dream Pain Cave
Many of us head indoors for training during the winter months, but does your workout space “spark joy?” On the podcast this week, Amy and Jen discuss all the important elements of a dream pain cave. Mirrors, motivational decor, good fans, smart...
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Episode 83
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1:17:04
Surviving the Holiday Chaos with Kids
This week Amy and Aly discuss the ways holiday events can throw off baby and toddler routines and how they approach the adjustments. Aly gives some ideas for altering baby nap times. Amy shares concerns about how relaxing around screen time, sw...
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Episode 82
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46:13
Carleigh Moore is a gritty mom triathlete
This week we welcome Carleigh Moore on the podcast just before her first 70.3 postpartum. She shares how she has delayed this return to 70.3 twice already and is excited to finally get the monkey off her back at Indian Wells. Carleigh gives the...
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Episode 81
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1:14:45
Holiday Gift Guide 2023 & Toddler Weaning
It’s officially the holiday season! After adding the Moms of Triathlon merch to your wishlist (shameless plug), listen to this episode to get ideas for other people in your life. We list off recommendations for kids, husbands, triathletes, gran...
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Episode 80
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1:20:34
Are we going to be best friends? Making friends as a mom
This week’s topic is all about making mom friends. Is it weird to use an app? How do you ask for someone’s number at the park? How can you reduce the pressure of a new friend connection? We get into the nuances and share our own experiences.&nb...
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Episode 79
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57:39
Hitting the reset button during your off season
Off season is a phrase all over the place in triathlon nearly as soon as the pumpkin spice lattes comes out (so August). But what is it and do you need to take one? We talk about different versions of off season - a very specific short break wh...
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Episode 78
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1:07:01
Jocelyn Wong Neill on being in triathlon for 23 years and still finding new goals
On the podcast this week we welcome Jocelyn Wong Neill. Jocelyn is a co-host on the If We Were Riding Podcast from Feisty Media. Talking to Jocelyn it’s clear that she loves to chase big goals - which shouldn’t have been a surprise knowing she ...
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Episode 77
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1:41:49
Fitting in workouts (or not) as a new mom
This week on the podcast the main topic is the MAIN topic - how do you fit in workouts as a new mom. Aly is there to share her experiences getting in workouts – and choosing to not get in workouts – as a mom to a 4 month old and a 2 year old. I...
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Episode 76
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58:52
The Kona Episode: Lucy on top!
Aly is back for this special episode where we recap the incredible women’s World Championship Race in Kona last weekend. We celebrate Lucy’s win that it feels like everyone was cheering for. Jen and Aly, the swimmers, weigh in on which win mean...
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Episode 75
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1:00:57
Random musings on birthday parties and moving
This week is for our most loyal listeners, who want to hear the (hopeful) ending to Jen’s moving saga, Amy’s anxiety over a missed birthday party, and other random musing. If you don’t want to listen in on a group therapy session, feel free ...
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Episode 74
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1:03:02
Hack or Quack: Moving Edition
This week on the podcast Amy shares a big update - that she is moving with 2 weeks notice. Since Jen recently also moved, the two play "hack or quack." They discuss internet moving hacks and whether they think they are good ideas or not. Knives...
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Episode 73
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55:51
Kristen Yax is living the triathlon lifestyle
On the show this week Kristen Yax joins and shares her love of training and how she finds energy and refuels by integrating swim, bike, and run into her lifestyle. Kristen and Amy race together on the virtual Zwift team Aeonian Race Team. Krist...
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Episode 72
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1:30:40
I get knocked down, but I get up again
This week on the podcast Amy and Jen each share a significant injury that disrupted their triathlon career and how they came back from it. Jen talks about a ski injury right before her move to Florida and starting her job at Ironman. She sprain...
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Episode 71
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1:05:52
Championship racing and the benefits of more slots
In this episode Amy and Jen reminisce about their past world championship races. Jen gives the insider scoop on racing a World Championship in Nice when 70.3 Worlds was there. Amy compares that experience to racing on the big island. They talk ...
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Episode 70
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1:23:11