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 triathlete overcoming fears + overwhelm about swimming realistic race goals (hint: think process, not outcome) the beauty of being part of a triathlon club must-have—and can-skip-for-now—gear Before Kelly joins around 08:15, Molly and Sarah share family updates. Grab Feisty's free beginner sprint triathlon guide . Join AMR at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code AMR20 for $20 off when you register at

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Stepping up to Your First—or a New-for-You Distance—Triathlon with Kelly O’Mara is an episode from Another Mother Runner by Sarah Bowen Shea.

This episode is 53:52 long.

This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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