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Feisty Triathlon

Adventure Doesn't End As You Age with Mel McQuaid (Replay)

26 Dec 2025

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In this episode, Kelly and Joanne catch up on all things triathlon, including an in-depth Ironman Leeds recap, the return of Boise 70.3, new North American race announcements, and Joanne’s hectic announcing schedule for the rest of the year (and you thought racing was hard!) The heart of the episode is a powerful, in-depth interview with long-time pro, Melanie McQuaid, a multi-time world champion who successfully transitioned from professional mountain biking and Xterra to long course triathlon. Mel opens up about her decades-long career in endurance sports, racing at the elite level in her 50s, and how she’s adapted her training and mindset along the way.She shares:Her early days in mountain biking and the shift to triathlonEmbracing the challenge and adventure of Xterra off-road racingHow strength and technical skills play a role in long-term performanceBalancing recovery, self-care, and competitive drive as we ageThe mental strategies that keep her sharp and focusedWhat it means to race Kona at 50—and still chase world titlesHer advice to women navigating aging, identity, and high performance in sportIt's another jam-packed episode of wisdom and inspiration from one of the all-time greats! Join the Feisty Strong Barbell Club: https://feisty.co/strong-club/ and use code:  STRONG2026 to save $50 Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/feistytriathlon Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://feisty.co/ Support Feisty Triathlon Partners:Hettas: Use the code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at hettas.com Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzLPrevinex: Get 15% off your first order with the code FEISTYTRI at https://www.previnex.com/

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