Last year’s 6th place finisher in Kona, Michelle Vesterby celebrates her birthday with us from the Big Island. Stef Hanson, founder of witsup.com inspires us with her desire to overcome hurdles for women in sport and shares her World Championship predictions. Plus, mailbag questions about how to do triathlon on a budget and how the pros qualify for Kona. LINKS Stef's website, Witsup - www.witsup.com The obscure corner of the Ironman site where pros go to qualify for Kona: 1. How to qualify - http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/organizations/pro-membership/qualifying/ironman-qualifying.aspx#axzz4u0mANXpY 2. The events, prize money and points - http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/organizations/pro-membership/event-registration.aspx#axzz4u0mANXpY **DISCOUNT CODES Rudy Project- www.e-rudy.com, Code- IRONWOMEN OR, go direct to our secret url - bit.ly/rudy-ironwomen F2C Nutrition- www.f2cnutrition.com, Code- IRONWOMEN =15% off Coffee Method - www.coffeemethod.com, Code- IRONWOMEN3 = FREE bag of coffee w 3 month subscription, Code- IRONWOMEN = 20% off single purchase Smashfest Queen- www.smashfestqueen.com, Code- IRONWOMEN = FREE shipping