Female Athlete Diaries
Podcast Description
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
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The podcast tackles issues such as hormonal health, body image, disordered eating, and the unique struggles of female athletes through episodes like discussions on PMT, the fluctuations of peri-menopause, and overcoming body confidence challenges. Specific focus areas include training strategies for older athletes and the impact of nutrition on performance.
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
In the final episode of a four-part “ultra-woman” series, host Kirsty Sheehan interviews 36-year-old endurance athlete Nat Dodd, based in Blenheim, New Zealand, about her journey to becoming the female Ultraman Australia champion for 2026. Nat recounts a childhood in England focused on swimming, athletics, and early triathlon success, including a national biathlon title at 14, before pausing the sport during a gap year and years running a tourism business after moving to New Zealand in 2011. Returning to triathlon in 2017 with coach Greg Frain, she progressed through multiple 70.3s and Ironman races, describing swim cancellations, learning experiences, and her attraction to daunting challenges. Nat emphasizes consistency, patience, visualization, controlling controllables, strength training, running on tired legs, race-day nutrition, cycle considerations, and the crucial role of a committed crew in her Ultraman performance, and she discusses recovery and potential future goals like Ironman Lanzarote.
00:00 Final Series Intro
02:09 Meet Nat Dodd
02:30 Early Sports Roots
03:36 Finding Triathlon
05:15 Biathlon Breakthrough
06:54 Life Move to New Zealand
09:21 Return to Racing
10:30 Training and Cycle Tracking
12:23 First 70.3 Lessons
16:23 World Champs Experience
17:45 First Ironman Setbacks
21:03 Why Ultraman Calls
24:06 Consistency Builds Durability
28:41 Ultrawoman Mindset
30:54 Noosa Course and Crew
35:43 Training Keys Strength
37:25 Female Factors and Periods
42:24 Winning and Ultra Tribe
44:22 Recovery and Next Goals
46:14 Final Advice and Wrap
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