IVF: The Marathon No One Signs Up For - Episode 3 with world champion Annika Langvad

Episode 3: The Fertility Journey as a Professional AthleteIn this final episode of our series on IVF, guest host Jill Van Gyn sits down with six-time world champion mountain biker Annika Langvad to explore the unexpected intersection of pro racing and the IVF process.Her vulnerability offers insight into the quiet battles many athletes face behind the scenes.She discusses:The unique challenges female athletes face around fertility and family planningSocietal pressures, career timing, and the stigma surrounding fertility struggles in sportHer personal IVF experience—including the "loss of control" in the processLearning to separate hope from expectationTo train or not to train during IVF—and why she ultimately chose to workout for her mental healthThe importance of support, community, and continued educationHer advice for others seeking IVF This is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about navigating ambition and humanity—both on and off the bike.Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20th, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Use code PERFORMANCE for 20% off at http://cozyearth.comMomentous: Head to https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use promo code PERFORMANCE for up to 35% off your first orderWahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: https://wahoofitness.pxf.io/0GAByRTifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/