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Stepping up to Your First—or a New-for-You Distance—Triathlon with Kelly O’Mara
24th April 2026 • Another Mother Runner • Feisty Media
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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.

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