Be Fierce & Tri is a IRONMAN Triathlon podcast and endurance training podcast covering Marathon, runDisney and ultra endurance training for athletes who want to train smarter, race stronger, and build long-term performance without burnout.Hosted by triathlon coach, Ironman World Championship qualifier, and endurance athlete Jill “The Tri Mom” Bartholomew, this podcast covers triathlon training, IRONMAN training, marathon training, and endurance training, with a practical, real-world approach designed for busy, motivated athletes.The show also features dedicated conversations around runDisney training, including Dopey Challenge training, Princess Weekend preparation, race execution, recovery, and the mental side of completing multi-day endurance events. Whether you’re training for your first runDisney weekend or balancing long-course triathlon goals with life off the race course, Be Fierce & Tri meets you where you are.Each episode delivers actionable coaching insight, honest discussions about consistency and recovery, and proven strategies for building sustainable endurance — helping triathletes, runners, and endurance athletes perform at their best on race day and beyond.
Three athletes. One inaugural IRONMAN. And a full day of heat, wind, tidal currents, and unforgettable finish-line moments. In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, Coach Jill Bartholomew sits down with Dawn Edens and Belinda DeWitt to break down their experience racing the very first IRONMA…
What happens when the race you trained months for suddenly goes sideways? In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, Coach Jill Bartholomew sits down with fellow coach and athlete Erin Byrge to unpack her experience racing IRONMAN Texas — including a bike crash at mile 60, back spasms during t…
What is the IRONMAN Foundation—and why should you care as an athlete? Coach Jill sits down with leadership from the IRONMAN Foundation to break down how racing can directly give back to communities around the world. From funding local nonprofits to getting bikes and swim lessons into the hands of k…
Are you training for your first sprint triathlon—or getting back into the sport after some time away? In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast , Coach Jill Bartholomew walks through exactly what to focus on when you’re ...
Your first outdoor workouts of the season feel harder than expected — but it’s not your fitness. In this episode, Coach Jill breaks down what’s really happening and how to transition back to outdoor training faster.
A race unlike any other. From a last-minute swim cancellation to 50 mph wind gusts, Little Elm 70.3 delivered chaos, challenge, and unexpected lessons. We break down what happened, how athletes handled it, and what it means for your racing and training.
