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 to be - should I do everything in aero
• 5. “I train with a group, but they always want to hammer every session. How do I stay disciplined without feeling like I’m missing out?”
• 6. “What do you actually do on your recovery days? I feel guilty taking them easy or completely off.”
• 7. “How do you train in the heat without every workout turning into a sufferfest?

Thank you for sharing your questions! If you liked the episode please share with your friends and on social media or leave us a positive review!

Cheers!

Kayla and Erin

www.whereyourfeettakeyou.com

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Life Updates
05:36 Goal Setting for Returning Athletes
13:15 Trainer Tips and Indoor Cycling
20:21 The Importance of Recovery Days
24:25 Group Training Dynamics
28:29 Training in the Heat

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

1. "What’s your most irrational race-day superstition or ritual that you know makes no sense… but you do it anyway?"
2. "Do you think the sport is becoming too optimized? Where’s the line between smart training and over-analysis?"
3. What are our thoughts on AI coaching programs and how does that affect what we are doing?
4. “What is a race day disaster that still haunts you—or makes you laugh now.”tion
5. “What’s one piece of gear you secretly love but know is unnecessary?”
6. “What's something you forgot to pack on race day... that you’ll never forget again?”

Cheers!!

Kayla and Erin

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts
00:59 Erin's Experience at RAGBRAI
06:00 Training and Balancing Life as a Triathlete
11:00 Injury Updates and Challenges
18:00 The Impact of AI on Coaching
25:00 Race Day Superstitions and Rituals
28:07 Superstitions and Gear Preferences
31:10 Race Day Disasters and Lessons Learned
36:28 Packing Essentials for Race Day
39:12 Upcoming Races and Predictions
46:45 Challenges in Women's Triathlon
53:48 Concluding Thoughts and Community Engagement

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 step outside their comfort zones and embrace adventure in their athletic pursuits.

Cheers!

Where Your Feet Take You

www.whereyourfeettakeyou.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Himalayan Extreme Triathlon
01:25 The Challenge of the Race
04:35 Breaking Barriers for Women in Triathlons
07:39 Preparing for the Race in Nepal
08:47 Race Day: The Swim and Bike
22:55 The Run: Overcoming Obstacles
29:43 Pushing Limits to Reach the Summit
30:40 Pushing Through Physical Limits
32:35 The Emotional Journey to the Summit
34:55 Teamwork and Trust in Endurance Sports
38:10 The Role of Community and Support
43:43 Surprises and Lessons Learned
51:24 Encouraging Others to Step Outside Their Comfort Zone