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The podcast with two passionate triathletes and triathlon coaches Kayla and Erin sharing their joy for the sport that helped change their lives in a lot of ways. Kayla is a professional triathlete, coach at Where Your Feet Take You triathlon coaching and mom of two boys. Erin is an elite age group triathlete, triathlon coach, and swim guru. We are here to share our journey in the sport as we navigate elite racing and training while living life as well.
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In this episode we talk about that Erin signed up for a Triathlon!! Then we go over La Quinta 70.3 Race Recap, end up on a bit of a tangent based on Kayla opening Instagram in the middle and seeing some sad news from a fellow professional triathlete. We talk about the importance of having fun in racing, choosing to do races based on joy and excitement, and more! Cheers! Kayla and Erin
This week on the podcast we go over the following: - Kayla's extreme blow up in the pool - Erin's training and marathon prep - Gaining confidence riding in aero- What pool toys are helpful and which are not- What we learned from watching 70.3 WorldsKayla rants about how dependent people get on their dataDon't forget to send us your questions! Kayla almost always does a call out for questions and I know you guys have them as we listen to all sorts of other platforms that get th...
It's been a minute!! But we are back - and hopefully able to be more consistent moving forward!! Life just got busy but we are excited to be back!! We give you some brief updates on life and what we've been up to. We then talk about the impact that watching the Ironman World Championships had on us, what we learned from it, and how we feel about it being the last all women's world championships. Hope you enjoy! Cheers! Kayla and Erin
Thank you for your patience with us as we navigate very busy summer schedules but we made it back this week for an episode and had a lot of fun with it!! We start by recapping Erin's Downhill Mountain Bike Race and Kayla's Boise 70.3 then we do a little this or that questions courtesy of Carleigh Moore and finally into questions 1. Thoughts on doing an inaugural race. Do you mind doing them? Would you rather wait a year to see how it went? 2. Favorite top tube and rear bike storag...
Welcome Back ! Sorry for the break! But we are back this week answering your questions and we got through a lot of them!! Questions we covered! 1. what type of goal setting do you strive for as you build into your first race coming back ?2. what would you do for an indoor bike set up on a smaller budget? 3. “I’m training for my first 70.3 — how do I know if I’m doing enough or too much? I’m constantly second-guessing my plan.”4: trainer intervals — when to be in aero and when not t...
We are back talking triathlon and all the fun things that go along with it. We check in with how training is going for Kayla and how Erin's work - bike trip went. Then we answer your questions "What’s your most irrational race-day superstition or ritual that you know makes no sense… but you do it anyway?""Do you think the sport is becoming too optimized? Where’s the line between smart training and over-analysis?"What are our thoughts on AI coaching programs and how does that affect what we ar...
Summary In this episode, Jennifer Vollmann shares her incredible journey of participating in the Himalayan Extreme Triathlon, a grueling race that only a few women have completed. She discusses the challenges she faced during the race, including time cutoffs, altitude, and the emotional rollercoaster of pushing her limits. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of community support, the role of her partner in her success, and the lessons learned from this experience. She encourages others to ste...
Sorry I'm a little late getting this one out but its chalk full of good stuff!! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions we've had some great ones lately!!! Questions: Should the pros race the swim if its cancelled for age grouperswhat race would we want to return if we could pick any race that is no longe ron the circuitHow does training for a full ironman differ from a 70.3how to prep for a humid raceI can only swim one day a week how do I get faststerwhat supplements do we t...
The big news in triathlon is that the Ironman World Championships is back to Kona, Hawaii all on one day with men and women together. We spend about thirty mins discussing our thoughts on this and what the implications are for the sport. We then go and answer some of your questions you sent in as well as debrief Ironman Texas and do picks for St. george Questions: - How to start swimming when afraid of the water - Do we have family members who do triathlon - How to prioritize trai...
Summary In this episode, Kayla and Erin discuss the upcoming Ironman Texas race, sharing their excitement and insights about the event. They highlight the significance of the race for both professional and age group athletes, especially with Kona slots on the line. The hosts reflect on their personal experiences with the race, emphasizing the challenging bike course and the supportive atmosphere created by spectators. They delve into predictions for both the men's and women's races, analyzin...
In this episode, Kayla and Erin start with catching up, triathlon news, a new gratitude segment, and go into your questions. In this conversation, Kayla shares her experiences as a new mother, detailing the challenges and changes in her daily routine after having a newborn. She discusses her postpartum recovery, the balance of family dynamics with her older children, and the emotional guilt of not being able to attend their activities. The conversation shifts to pre-race nerves, where b...
Summary We are back after a short break where Kayla had her baby!!! They share personal updates, including Kayla's postpartum journey and mental health challenges. The conversation shifts to training updates, discussing their experiences with triathlon training and the upcoming race season. We start off the episode discussing the start of the triathlon season with T100 and the Ironman Pro series then we dive into your questions!!! Questions Thoughts on waxed chains. Is it worth...
Summary In this episode of the Where Your Feet Take You podcast, host Kayla Bowker speaks with Elena Rocco Chaz, a three-time 70.3 world champion qualifier, about her journey from triathlon to Hyrox, a new endurance event. They discuss the importance of mental performance, the transition between different sports, and the training required for Hyrox. Elena shares insights on personal growth through endurance sports, the significance of setting big goals, and how to navigate life changes while...
In this episode, Kayla Bowker interviews Jennifer Sylva, a top age group triathlete and mother of three, about her journey into the world of triathlon, the challenges she faced, and how she balances her athletic pursuits with family life. Jennifer shares insights on the importance of coaching, mindset, and prioritization in achieving success in both sports and motherhood. The conversation highlights the significance of involving family in athletic goals and the reality of managing multiple re...
In this episode of the Where If You Take You podcast, hosts Kayla and Erin discuss their experiences in triathlon, personal challenges, and training updates. They explore the idea of incorporating fun challenges into triathlons, share insights on training through overtraining, and emphasize the importance of communication and data trends in training. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, humor, and practical advice for athletes. -- What age would we like to stay forever and why...
A great week of questions! Thank you to everyone who sent them in this week - we had a lot of fun answering them! We start with a fun icebreaker question about whether you would rather do 10 Olympic distance races back to back or run a single 100k? We'd love to hear your answers!! Then we go over things from the newest prohibited shoes from Ironman all the way to the age old should you wear a watch while swimming. Thoughts on the Prohibited shoes from IronmanIs it possible to train your...
In this episode of the Where If You Take You podcast, host Kayla Bowker welcomes her race buddy and friend Denay to discuss her journey in endurance sports, particularly focusing on her recent Rim to Rim to Rim hike in the Grand Canyon. They explore Denay's background, her love for adventure, the training and logistics involved in preparing for such a challenging hike, and the importance of proper layering and nutrition management during the journey. The conversation highlights the thrill of ...
In this episode of the Where If Take You podcast, hosts Kayla and Erin dive into various topics surrounding triathlon, including the introduction of Race Ranger technology in age group racing, the implications of professional triathletes returning to the age group field, and strategies for maintaining swim fitness without access to a pool. They also discuss nutrition strategies for long runs, ideal training locations, the chaos of swim meets compared to mass starts, and the importance of find...
Summary In this episode, Kayla welcomes Megan Newton, a short course triathlete and self-coach, to discuss her journey in triathlon, the importance of social media in the sport, and the challenges of body image and performance. Megan shares her background in exercise physiology, her transition from running to triathlon, and how she manages her training and recovery. The conversation highlights the significance of self-awareness in coaching and the impact of social media on the triathlon comm...
We're back for 2025 and excited to be here! We start with a fun little this or that 2025 edition and our thoughts on the T100 and Ironman Pro Series. In this episode, Kayla and Erin discuss various aspects of swimming and triathlon training, including hair care routines for swimmers, the effectiveness of swim gadgets, the importance of core engagement in swimming technique, strategies for indoor training on Zwift, and essential advice for beginner triathletes. They emphasize the significance ...
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