The Inspired Triathlete
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Welcome to The Inspired Triathlete, a podcast created for female triathletes who are pushing their limits in swimming, cycling, and running—whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon or chasing a podium finish.
This podcast is all about inspiration, motivation, and practical advice for women in the sport. I dive into training tips, mindset strategies, race experiences, and interviews with incredible female triathletes who are making an impact.
🎙️ On the podcast, you’ll hear about:
🏊 Training & race strategies – Insights to help you perform at your best
🚴 Real stories from female triathletes – Their struggles, victories, and lessons learned
🏃 Mindset & motivation – Because endurance is as much mental as it is physical
💡 Gear, nutrition & recovery tips – What works, what doesn’t, and how to optimize performance
If you love what I share and want to support the podcast, buying me a coffee ☕ helps keep the episodes coming! Your support allows me to continue creating valuable content, bringing on inspiring guests, and growing a community of strong, motivated female triathletes.
💜 Thanks for being part of this journey! Let’s keep pushing forward together.
🎧 Listen in, get inspired, and let’s chase those finish lines!
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The Inspired Triathlete
Hydration Is Performance: Triathlon, Science & Strategy with Natasha Cooper Smith
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What does it really take to stay hydrated as a triathlete?
In this episode, we sit down with Natasha Cooper Smith—elite triathlete, sports scientist, and hydration expert at Precision Hydration—to unpack the science and real-world strategy behind effective hydration.
Natasha shares her journey into the world of performance hydration, her daily routines, and how she adapts her approach in different situations.
From sweat testing and electrolyte strategies to gender-specific challenges and heat chamber training, Natasha dives deep into what it takes to stay ahead of the hydration curve—and busts some common hydration myths.
We explore:
💧 Race-day hydration plans for swim, bike, and run
💧 Electrolyte balance and favourite fuelling products
💧 The role of female hormones in hydration
💧 How to hydrate smart—especially for beginner women triathletes
💧 Pre-Loading, and why it's important
💧 Tech, tracking, and Natasha’s personal strategies
Whether you're racing your first sprint or chasing an Ironman podium, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you hydrate like a pro.
Check out the Precision Hydration planner here https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/
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