GOTRIbal Podcast

Dr Jen Mushtaler, OB/GYN, knows a thing or two about women endurance athletes; those who choose to run, swim or bike, or do all three. She IS one, and her patients ARE athletes, too. Elite to beginner, she works with them all. She will be joining GOTRIbal for another round, to share her humor, insights and expertise as an OB/GYN who focuses on supporting women who want to continue to train while they are planning a family, or just navigating the waters of being a woman and the challenges we have as we grow and develop in our sport of choice. Join us and bring your questions!

Dr. Jen Mushtaler specializes in female athlete based health questions. She will be answering all your probing questions about all the things it means to be a female endurance athlete. No question is off limits! Maybe you want to know how menopause affects your training or how to be a healthy fit, pregnant athlete? Bring all the questions you never think to ask your doctor because Dr. Jen has the answer!

Wendy Mader, swim coach, athlete and GOTRIbal Expert Coach is helping you get ready for training season. For so many of us, swimming is a difficult aspect of endurance sports. Wendy's a pro and she's bringing her years of experience to our TRIbe to help you be the best swimmer possible. Come armed with questions, comments, and any knowledge you seek about improving your swim.

Ever wondered what it's like to do a triathlon for the first time? Adena Andrews wondered too. And on March 19, she plunged in. With the GOTRIbal community of Coaches, athletes, supporters, and sponsors at her back, she was poised to do her first triathlon and finish with a smile. Listen to her story and be inspired to get OUTSIDE and PLAY!

We'll be having a panel discussion with inspirational triathlon trainer, coach and Pro triathlete Lesley Paterson. Plus Lesley will be fielding questions from our Panel of newer endurance athletes. Lesley is the cover girl of this month's Triathlete Magazine and will be offering advice and coaching to the women in our panel and on the call. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned endurance athlete, you're in for a super-charged session.

Dr. Wendy Borlabi is the Senior Sport Psychologist at United States Olympic Committee. She'll be chatting with our TRIbe about tips and techniques to get in the mindset of an elite athlete.

We'll be chatting with Iron Nun, Sister Madonna Buder. Sister Madonna started racing at the age of 48 and has competed in over 350 endurance events including marathons and triathlons (over 30 of which were Ironman distances). Sister Madonna is a record breaking triathlete and the author of "The Grace to Race: The Wisdom and Inspiration of the 80-Year-Old World Champion Triathlete Known as the Iron Nun"

We'll be talking with 23x Ironman athlete, Cherie Gruenfeld about her long list of record breaking achievements in the endurance sports arena. Cherie holds the world record for her age group for Ironman Kona, Europe and Lake Placid. She also holds the #1 spot for the World Triathlon Corporation, Inside Triathlon's All American Team, 1997-2001, 2004 & 2007-2009 and the U.S.A. Triathlon Association. She's even got her own Wheaties box! She's also the author of the aptly named, "Become an Ironman: An amateur's guide to the world's toughest endurance event" and will be sharing her personal tips for training competitively. Cherie will also talk with us about gaining the competitive edge so we can break records of our own. Cherie holds the world record for her age group for Ironman Kona, Europe and Lake Placid. She also holds the #1 spot for the World Triathlon Corporation, Inside Triathlon's All American Team, 1997-2001, 2004 & 2007-2009 and the U.S.A. Triathlon Association. She's even got her own Wheaties box! She's also the author of the aptly named, "Become an Ironman: An amateur's guide to the world's toughest endurance event" and will be sharing her personal tips for training competitively. Cherie will also talk with us about gaining the competitive edge so we can break records of our own.