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In this episode, we have an open and honest conversation on body image and sport. This episode was so long (and we could have kept going), that we are putting it out in two parts. In Part 1, we talk about body image and its impact on athletes and the pressure of performance. We delve into how childhood affects the way we see our bodies, as well as societal influences on body image.

In this episode, we explore the idea of being a lone wolf- whether that means training alone, or if you are single, or if you feel like you are alone even while in a relationship. We dive into how to communicate with supportive and unsupportive partners; how solo racing and training can instill confidence; how to balance time and relationships; and how to embrace independence and s

Season 4 of the IRLAG podcast is starting out with a bang (pun intended)! How does being an athlete affect sex and libido? Does it differ by gender or training season? We talk about all of this, plus the topics below. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one! Sex as a performance booster The role of sleep and stress in sexual arousal Understanding emotional connection Role of c

In our last episode of 2024, we ask the not-so-simple question of "Did You Get Where You Needed to Go?" Perhaps it wasn't where you wanted to end up, but is it where you NEEDED to end up. We also talk about the two different interpretations of the word "need," and how that impacts how we view want vs. need. And on another note, THANK YOU for listening to us for another year! Please

What happens when pain and injury become chronic? When the structural issues have healed and when doctors and PTs can't find anything else wrong, yet there is still pain? In this episode, we dive into the pain/brain connection as it relates to athletes with special guest, Daniella Deutsch. Daniella is the Co-Executive Director of WellBody Psychotherapy and the Co-Founder of the Pai

December is a strange month in the athlete universe. Most athletes have come off a rest block or are about to take one; the days are almost at their shortest of the year; winter training groups might be on holiday break; and there may or not be any rhyme or rhythm to training. We are here to help you through this month. Topics covered include how to come off a rest block, planning

Angela and Lindsay Long (coach and athlete of Angela's) join Amy for a race recap of Ironman Cozumel. And although there is talk of the gorgeous swim, the 3 loop bike, and the hot run, the conversation detours into adjacent topics- how to do 3 Ironman races in 4 months, colliding with a truck (!!), and debates on carb consumption and hydration and fueling. So much is covered in thi

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Suzanne Dyer Wise an 80-year-old triathlete whose journey redefines age, endurance, and the human spirit. We talk about how she got started in sport and triathlon; her training routine and how she keeps herself healthy and strong; her involvement in helping those in recovery on Cape Cod; and her last race at USAT Nationals where she place

The end of the season is a good time to think about what worked and did not work, in terms of training, racing, and then budgeting for all of that training and racing. In this episode, we talk about how to save money and time in these aspects. We give concrete examples for how to structure a week, the bare minimum equipment you need to succeed, and other tips and tricks for time cr

The tag line of the Norseman Triathlon is “This Race is Not For You.” The Norseman is a full distance triathlon in Norway comprised of a freezing cold 2.4 mile swim, over 10,000 feet of climbing in 112 miles, and a marathon with a hill called “Zombie Hill.” Over 5000 people apply each year for only 250 slots. So what motivated Frankie Forzoni, as a newbie triathlete, to ent