This week, former ITU & Ironman World Champion Karen Smyers shares stories from an eventful career that started in 1984. Hear how she got into triathlon at a time before the internet and how she trained then and now. During her long career, Karen battled back from being hit by a semi truck, a sliced hamstring and thyroid cancer. She also answers a mailbag question about being strong and feisty after 55. Plus, Alyssa joins the elites of ultra running and we get ready for the launch of www.livefeisty.com on March 8th!! The ultra run where Alyssa finished 2nd last weekend: http://blackmountainmarathon.com/ Karen Smyers talks about her best beer trick in our LIVE interview with her from Kona: https://www.facebook.com/Ironwomenpodcast/videos/vl.134979413820276/611206209003104/?type=1 **Support the podcast, use our DISCOUNT CODES** HealthIQ- Get your free quote today at www.healthiq.com/iron or mention the promo code IRON when you talk to a Health IQ agent Krave Jerky- www.kravejerky.com, Code- ironwomen = 20% off F2C Nutrition- www.f2cnutrition.com, Code- ironwomen =15% off Coffee Method – www.coffeemethod.com, Code- ironwomen = FREE bag of coffee w 3 month subscription, Code- ironwomen20 = 20% off single purchase Sound Probiotics- www.soundprobiotics.com, Code – ironwomen = 10% off Smashfest Queen- www.smashfestqueen.com, Code- ironwomen = $10 off Rudy Project- www.e-rudy.com, Code- ironwomen OR, go direct to our secret url – bit.ly/rudy-ironwomen