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Strong Core Podcast

Dr. Iris Nafshi
Triathlon
Motherhood
Ironman World Championship
Endurance Sports
Ironman
Identity
Resilience
Grit
Ambition
Pro Triathlon
Kona, United States
Coaching
Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia
Orange Theory Fitness
World Championship
Women In Sports
Sleep
Nutrition
Sacramento, United States

Strong Core is a podcast for mother-athletes who are figuring out who they are beyond the roles they play. Through honest conversations, we explore what it takes to pursue big goals while staying grounded in who you are at your core.

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This summer, Cindy Kelecic (@citakacs) is toeing the line at the Philadelphia Women's Triathlon with both her daughters by her side, all three of them on the course together from start to finish. 

It started with her older daughter... more

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Erin Song (@erinmsong) is a mindset coach, mom of four boys, and first-time Ironman finisher who trained for Lake Placid starting at nine miles per hour, unclipped, on a bike her coach wasn't sure could make it around the block. She... more

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Jess Kelly lights up every room she walks into. You can feel it in how she talks about her athletes, her team, her boys, and the two hours on a Friday afternoon that are entirely hers.

In this episode, Jess talks about what happens... more

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Kate Weaver (@kateweavertri) was a marathoner before she had kids, Boston qualifier and all. Then life got full, and the miles got shorter. By the time her youngest started kindergarten, she was lifting weights in the garage every d... more

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Cindy Kelecic
Clinical psychologist for older adults; triathlete and mother of two
Independent/Triathlete
Episode: This Summer She's Racing With Both Her Daughters. Cindy Kelecic on What Sport Looks Like When It Becomes a Family Language.
Erin Song
Mindset coach, former high school counselor and lacrosse coach, Ironman and endurance athlete
Erin Song Coaching
Episode: "Today Is the Best Day of My Life." Erin Song on Optimism, Motherhood, and Going After Big Goals.
Jess Kelly
Triathlon and endurance coach, leader at Lifetime
Lifetime Fitness
Episode: "I Want to Be This Busy." Jess Kelly on Building a Life You Actually Love.
Kate Weaver
Triathlete and mother balancing elite training with family life
Independent athlete
Episode: From Bored in the Garage Gym to Kona: Kate Weaver on What Keeps Pulling Her Back to the Start Line.
Jacqui Giuliano
Triathlete, teacher, and mother who completed Kona with three-month-old twins and pumps during the race
Independent athlete
Episode: She Shows Up the Same Way for Her Students, Her Kids, and Herself. Jacqui Giuliano on Training, Teaching, and Never Losing the Thread.
Sarah Whelan
Endurance athlete, teacher, coach, and Ainsley's Angels volunteer
Episode: Sarah Whelan: She Almost Joined the Navy SEALs. Then She Became an Ironman.
Caitlin Thompson
Endurance athlete turned triathlete and World Championship contender
Athlete (triathlon)
Episode: When "Just Finishing" Isn't Enough: Caitlin Thompson on Competing, Belief, and Going After More.
Kerry Blackmer
Endurance athlete and adaptive athletics advocate
Athletes Serving Athletes (Maryland chapter)
Episode: "It's Just a Hill, Get Over It" — Kerry Blackmer on Kindness, Adaptive Racing, and the Art of Showing Up
Meg Dirito
Pro triathlete, ER veterinarian, and mother
Freelance/Brand work in endurance and media
Episode: Me Versus Me: Pro Triathlete Meg Dirito on Racing, Motherhood, and Never Choosing Between Them.

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Iris Nafshi
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Sarah Whelan: She Almost Joined the Navy SEALs. Then She Became an Ironman.
Q: Who are you and what is your story?
Sarah describes growing up in a supportive, athletic family, an early dream of joining the Navy, and eventually turning to triathlon after college, postpartum motherhood, and a career in teaching—using sport and community work to define her identity and purpose.
Me Versus Me: Pro Triathlete Meg Dirito on Racing, Motherhood, and Never Choosing Between Them.
Q: What would you tell a mom who wants to start Ironman or endurance training but feels she doesn't have time?
Her advice is to start wherever you are, find small gaps in the day, and avoid comparing yourself to others; consistency over time matters and you will figure it out as you go.
Me Versus Me: Pro Triathlete Meg Dirito on Racing, Motherhood, and Never Choosing Between Them.
Q: How do you handle the mental fatigue that comes with veterinary trauma and surgeries in contrast to physical fatigue from training?
Meg notes that mental fatigue is heavy in ER work, but she can separate emotional strain from training most days and uses recovery strategies and time with family to recalibrate.
Me Versus Me: Pro Triathlete Meg Dirito on Racing, Motherhood, and Never Choosing Between Them.
Q: When did you start calling yourself an athlete, given your long background in gymnastics and swimming?
She explains she has always felt like an athlete since childhood, progressing from gymnastics to swimming and earning a college scholarship, which solidified her athletic identity well before becoming a mom.
When "Just Finishing" Isn't Enough: Caitlin Thompson on Competing, Belief, and Going After More.
Q: What advice would you give moms considering triathlon?
You're never going to be fully ready, so start anyway; the support from other women in endurance sports is extraordinary and invaluable.

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Strong Core explores how mother-athletes define themselves beyond their roles, while chasing ambitious athletic goals. Each conversation centers on endurance, mindset, balance, and community, with a consistent emphasis on practical strategies for training around family life, sustaining progress, and building resilient identities. Episodes frequently highlight coaching insights, recovery, leadership within fitness communities, and inspirational journey stories from women balancing motherhood with high-level sport. A notable strength is the mix of personal narratives and actionable takeaways, often tying athletic pursuits to parenting, teaching, and professional life in relatable ways. The show's unique angle lies in framing sport as a platfo... more

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1. Cindy Kelecic
2. Erin Song
3. Jess Kelly
4. Kate Weaver
5. Jacqui Giuliano
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7. Caitlin Thompson
8. Kerry Blackmer

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