This week we catch up with the five women who will be taking on THE ROC Wales in September 2023 as part of the Inside Tri Show team. It's a unique format for a triathlon: 1500m sea swim, 50km bike, 12km mountain run, 50km bike, 1km beach run. The five women all have very different backgrounds, very busy lives and they're passionate about showing what is possible. Plus you'll find out how host Helen gets on, taking on the early season 'THE ROC Wales,' her first triathlon since a DNF at Lakesman in 2021.You'll hear:Find out how training is going for Ceri, Millie, Beth, Nia and Meg. You'll relate to one of them, if not all of them, in one way or another!

Juggling training and family life and mum guilt

Training around shift work

Staying motivated when you don't have a coach

Getting to grips with not being as fast as you used to be

Not being scared to take on a challenge

Worrying you'll be last

Dealing with iron deficiency anaemia

Building up the courage for sea swimming

Finding a way to make things work

Plus! How did Helen train for an early season race? what did she make of THE ROC? how was it finally racing again after the DNF at Lakesman in 2021?Find out more about this week's guest:Nia Meleri InstagramCeri InstagramMeg InstagramBeth InstagramMillie InstagramTHE ROC Triathlons websiteLike what you heard?Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons belowGET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year.Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show.Listener DiscountsFor 20% off at OTE Sports, use the code INSIDE-TRI-20For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishowResilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link.

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