Stepping up to Your First—or a New-for-You Distance—Triathlon with Kelly O’Mara

A must-listen episode if you’re looking to add a triathlon to your race calendar or to take on a new distance in triathlon: Kelly O'Mara, co-host of the Feisty Triathlon podcast and former editor-in-chief of Triathlete Magazine, shares expert insights on starting and succeeding in triathlon. In a conversation with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Kelly details:how to morph from being a runner to a triathleteovercoming fears + overwhelm about swimmingrealistic race goals (hint: think process, not outcome)the beauty of being part of a triathlon clubmust-have—and can-skip-for-now—gearBefore Kelly joins around 08:15, Molly and Sarah share family updates. Grab Feisty's free beginner sprint triathlon guide.Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Cozy Earth: Use code: AMR to receive 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/