Season 2, Episode 41: A chat with professional triathlete and coach Jess Smith of Clive

Lance introduces the listeners to Jess, who has been racking up wins in area running races the past couple years since moving to Iowa. Jess talks about her interest in triathlon that started as a strong youth swimmer in Kansas. She chats about her development as a triathlete in Texas and overcoming a rough leadup to win an age group world championship in Las Vegas. Jess talks about her early struggles as a professional and steps she took to capitalize on her potential that included a pair of third-place finishes at Ironman events in 2014 and 2016. Jess details the disappointment of having to pull out of Ironman Des Moines in June and also ways she stays on top of her game at age 40. Jess, the leader of an all-female triathlon coaching group, offers tips to help triathletes break through mental barriers and also training suggestions. She also previews her chances at Sunday's Ironman Wisconsin, where a win clinches a spot at the 2023 Ironman World Championships in Kona.