Strong Core
Strong Core is a podcast for mother-athletes who are figuring out who they are beyond the roles they play. Through honest conversations, we explore what it takes to pursue big goals while staying grounded in who you are at your core.
Podcasting since 2026 • 2 episodes
Strong Core
Latest Episodes
Queen of Pain: Marjaana Rakai on Joy, Grit, and What Endurance Sport Gives You That Nothing Else Does
Marjaana Rakai (@tiredmomruns) grew up in northern Finland, training to be an Olympic cross-country skier. Then she hurt her back, moved to Norway, met a Canadian on a ski exchange, a...
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From “I’m Too Far Gone” to World Championships, Rachel Kippenbrock’s Comeback Story
In this episode of Strong Core, Rachel Kippenbrock, a mom of three training for three Ironman 70.3 races plus a major summer bike challenge, shares what it really looks like to pursue big athletic goals while raising a family.Ra...
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