The Women's Race

In this episode of the Women's Race podcast, host Jackie Hering interviews long course triathlete Hannah Barry. They discuss strength training, Hannah's background, her journey to becoming a pro triathlete, and her approach to racing. They also touch on the importance of consistency, mindset, and race day strategies. The conversation covers the dynamics of a race, race strategies, and the challenges of balancing professional racing with family planning. It also delves into the changing landscape of women's racing and the evolving attitudes towards motherhood in the sport.TakeawaysConsistency in racing is valued over a single good race.Listening to the body and paying attention to how one feels is crucial on race day. Race dynamics and strategiesBalancing professional racing with family planningChanging landscape of women's racing and attitudes towards motherhoodChapters00:00 Introduction and Strength Training05:57 Injuries and Recovery24:37 Mindset and Race Day Strategies47:24 Balancing Professional Racing with Family Planning

The Women's Race podcast is introduced by host Jackie Hering, who shares her excitement and purpose for the podcast. The discussion then delves into the gender disparity in race coverage, highlighting the need for more focused coverage on women's racing. The conversation also explores race experience and preparation, shedding light on the challenges and strategies of professional triathletes. The conversation covers various themes including the Ironman competition, depth of field in women's racing, navigating unplanned outcomes, upcoming races and preparations, 'What I'm Loving Right Now', and creatine gummies and training. The discussion delves into predicting winners, the impact of the pro series, longevity and injuries in the sport, comparison with men's racing, financial support and travel, factors affecting depth of field, adapting to unplanned situations, managing expectations, flexibility in race planning, race planning and schedule, course familiarity vs. new challenges, training and race preparation, and the benefits of creatine and muscle development.TakeawaysGender disparity in race coverageChallenges and strategies of professional triathletes The impact of the pro series on race planning and longevity in the sportThe importance of flexibility and adaptability in navigating unplanned outcomesThe significance of course familiarity and new challenges in race preparationChapters00:00 Introduction to the Women's Race Podcast31:16 The Ironman Competition36:24 Depth of Field in Women's Racing43:39 Navigating Unplanned Outcomes50:27 Upcoming Races and Preparations55:49 What I'm Loving Right Now