Stepping up to Your First—or a New-for-You Distance—Triathlon with Kelly O’Mara

Stepping up to Your First—or a New-for-You Distance—Triathlon with Kelly O’Mara

From Another Mother Runner by Sarah Bowen Shea

April 24, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

Kelly O'Mara shares expert insights on transitioning from running to triathlon and offers advice on overcoming challenges and setting realistic goals.

A must-listen episode if you’re looking to add a triathlon to your race calendar or to take on a new distance in triathlon: Kelly O'Mara, co-host of the Feisty Triathlon podcast and former editor-in-chief of Triathlete Magazine , shares expert insights on starting and succeeding in triathlon. In a conversation with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Kelly details: how to morph from being a runner to a triathlete overcoming fears + overwhelm about swimming realistic race goals (hint: think process, not outcome) the beauty of being part of a triathlon club must-have—and can-skip-for-now—gear Before Kelly joins around 08:15, Molly and Sarah share family updates. Grab Feisty's free beginner sprint triathlon guide . Join AMR at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code AMR20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ Wahoo Kickr Run: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Bowen Shea, Molly Williams

Guest: Kelly O'Mara

Topics covered

Sponsors

Feisty, Momentous, Wahoo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Feisty Triathlon, Triathlete Magazine

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