Episode 132: First Time Ironman Tips, Racing with a Stroller, and Flexible Goal Setting
About this episode
This episode covers tips for first-time Ironman racers, insights on postpartum racing, and strategies for flexible goal setting.
In this week’s episode, we dive into lessons from first-time Ironman racing, including fueling, pacing, run-walk strategies, race execution, and staying present to get the most out of your race experience. We also answer listener questions on supporting a partner through Ironman training and navigating race morning logistics. Katie shares insights from a chaotic but fun local 5K with the jogging stroller during the four-month sleep regression trenches of postpartum life, including thoughts on racing under high life stress, backup plans and “goal trees,” heat adaptation, and why your B and C goals should still genuinely excite you. We also unpack what to do after swinging for a big goal and missing, how to decide whether to swing again, and why it’s important to hold your big goals loosely and stay connected to the process. Check it out! Check out our form on racing accessibility for moms here: https://forms.gle/kLAVS6NtzJwYA7z27 To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use this form or email: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
More episodes of The Endurance Drive Podcast
- Episode 134: What To Do During Race Week, Triathlon Tips for First Timers, and Avoiding “Zombie Training”
- Episode 133: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Maggie Mullins, DPT
- Episode 131: Racing Accessibility for New Moms, Triaging Persistent Fatigue, and the “Why Not You?” Mantra
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