What it means to be a 'pro' with Tamara Jewett

About this episode

Tamara Jewett discusses her experiences as a professional triathlete and shares insights on body image, race planning, and the triathlon community.

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: Why the body image expectations in running were so unhealthy What she likes about Ironman distance triathlon — even if it is boring 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. Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram: @feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website: https://feisty.co/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners: Momentous: Use the code FEISTYTRI…

People in this episode

Host: Feisty Triathlon podcast

Guest: Tamara Jewett

Topics covered

• professional triathlon
• body image in sports
• Ironman distance triathlon
• triathlon debates
• race planning
• athlete experiences

Keywords

• triathlon
• professional athlete
• body image
• Ironman
• race tips
• California
• New Zealand

Sponsors

Wahoo, Orca, PILLAR Performance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California, New Zealand, Duluth, MN

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