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We’re thrilled to welcome back Rebecca “Beaker” McKee to share her incredible journey at the Ironman Championship in Nice, France, where she placed 12th. In this episode, Beaker opens up about her experience with the course, the unique challenges of competing in Nice, and how it compares to her past races in Kona.
But this isn’t just a story about triathlons—it’s about resilience. Beaker shares her deeply personal battle with health challenges, including undergoing a full hysterectomy. She reveals the physical and emotional toll it took on her, her determination to recover, and how she found her way back to the sport she loves.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How I think you should consider social security in your financial planning [0:48]You should be aware of these potential changes to social security [11:30]Beaker shares how having a full hysterectomy affected her [16:45]What Beaker hopes Ironman will do in the future for triathletes [33:30]Concerns and what was impressive about Nice, France’s courses [40:28]Comparing the financial costs of competing in Kona vs Nice [46:00]
Resources & People MentionedRebecca Beaker McKeePeak Fitness CenterIRONMAN France Nice - Anything is PossibleThe United States Social Security Administration | SSA
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Today, I'm joined by Dana Bullard, a former marathon runner turned accomplished triathlete. Dana has completed 26 Ironmans, including six finishes at Kona. After years as a competitive runner through high school, college, and into her post-grad marathon career, she began to feel burnout creeping in.
When a colleague invited her to try a sprint triathlon, Dana placed third—even with limited biking and swimming experience. Rediscovering the joy of competition, she embraced triathlons for their variety and the challenge to continually improve. In this conversation, Dana shares her journey to success, her strategies for overcoming obstacles, and the support system that keeps her going.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...(3:37) What success means to Dana
(5:40) The best and worst investments Dana made in the sport
(10:41) Dana shares her experience winning first place in an Ironman
(15:00) What Dana thinks most triathletes should know
(20:00) Dana’s unique independent training “community”
(22:23) Who Dana admires most in the triathlon sport
(30:05) Overcoming surgery for tumor and partial liver removal
(34:45) What to do to improve your retirement nest egg
Resources & People MentionedDana BullardBlake BullardScott LottProject Podium
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What if syncing your workouts to your menstrual cycle could mean the difference between podium finishes and painful struggles? Kateryna Moisyeyeva—widely known as Coach Kat —has lived it. After escaping an abusive marriage and starting from scratch in triathlon, she turned personal trauma into elite-level achievements and a groundbreaking approach to coaching women.
In this episode, I talk with Coach Kat about her emotional journey, how she transformed setbacks into strength, and why she believes women are setting their goals too low. We also dive deep into nutrition, the real impact of transitions, and why financial independence is a race worth training for.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...(00:00) Meet Kateryna Moisyeyeva—widely known as Coach Kat
(02:20) Amy's story: The friend who sparked everything
(06:08) From partner to CKTri Team
(13:16) How cycle-synced training boosts female performance
(27:29) Tackling perimenopause and adjusting for success
(35:39) Coach Kat’s picks for $100 gear
Resources & People MentionedTrainingPeaksCKTri TeamGulf Coast 70.3 TriathlonTriathlete Magazine - Article about Coach Kat’s storyHow Menstrual Cycle Tracking Can Revolutionize Female Athlete TrainingThe Effects of Contraception on Female Athletes’ Performance
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In this episode, I sit down with Kirsten McCay, a triathlete, coach, and personal trainer excelling in both endurance sports and motherhood. She’s won her age group at the 70.3 North American Championships twice, even after spinal surgery—showcasing her resilience and mental toughness.
Kirsten talks about balancing intense training with parenting, using creative solutions like stroller runs and nap-time workouts. She also shares her coaching approach, helping busy clients make steady progress.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...(01:40) How Kirsten got started in triathlon 25 years ago
(03:43) How Kirsten defines success and balance in life
(08:30) Debunking the myth that expensive gear is key to performance
(13:40) Mental strategies help Kirsten tackle challenging courses
(23:16) Triathlon fosters personal growth beyond physical fitness
(26:40) Kirsten’s turning point was when she committed fully to qualifying for Kona
Resources & People MentionedProgressive Evolution Coaching – Kirsten’s coaching business that helps athletes with busy schedules and ADHD achieve their goalsWestminster Waves Swim Team – Kirsten’s summer swim team for kids
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What does the home-buying process look like? How do you navigate interest rates? What type of loan best suits your needs? These are just a few of the questions David Gulbransen is uniquely qualified to answer.
David is a loan officer in Northern California whose focus is providing the best communication, service, product knowledge, and transparency to his clients and partners. His hands-on approach quickly forms a comfortable relationship and leads to a stress-free lending process.
In this conversation, David tackles common questions that new homebuyers ask in a way that everyone can understand.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Learn more about David Gulbransen [0:19] How is real estate lending different now? [1:46] What the process looks like for homebuyers [3:00]Interest rates and their impact on homebuyers [8:58]Tips to get your finances in better shape for a home purchase [16:21]Why is refinancing gaining popularity? [21:50] Who is the right fit to work with David? [23:21] How to use gifted money for a down payment [26:02] David’s biggest accomplishment [27:19]David’s experience with construction loans [29:00] How much house can I afford? [32:53]
Resources & People MentionedAnnualCreditReport.com
Connect with David GulbransenDavid Gulbransen: Loan Officer | NMLS 1865199 | Access Real Estate [email protected]
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Ollie has been a running and strength coach in the fitness industry for over a decade. He’s an avid runner who enjoys everything from 5ks to ultramarathons. He’s worked with triathletes and has a wealth of knowledge on athletic conditioning.
He is also the host of, “Training to Endure,” a podcast that shares interesting stories and interviews about training and athletic reflection. In this episode of Money Mile, Ollie shares how he became a running coach as well as his philosophy and advice on fitness.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How Ollie got started in coaching [1:23]How Ollie defines success [7:15]The best and worst investments Ollie has made [9:05]How Ollie got his podcast started [13:30]What is Ollie’s coaching philosophy [15:30]When I think you should start saving and investing [28:00]
Resources & People Mentioned@olliemccarthy | LiinksThe Original Fan Dance Race SeriesInstagram: @olliewmccarthyApple Podcast: Training to Endure PodcastSpotify Podcast: Training to Endure PodcastYouTubeEmail: ollie(at)mccarthysf.com
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Lisa Bishop is a four-time qualifier for the Ironman 70.3 world championships and a two-time age-group winner for the 70.3 distances. She's also a wife, mom, full-time employee, and competitive athlete. Lisa shares her story about starting in triathlon and how she balances and manages her athletic hobby and work and home life.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Lisa Bishop’s origin story [1:00]How Lisa defines success [5:30]Lisa’s best investment in her athletic career [8:40]Tips to success from Lisa [18:20]Should you be concerned about today's economy? [34:10]
Resources & People MentionedThe Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin HardyCoaches - Upgrade Lifestyle
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Those of us with families and an active lifestyle may find it challenging to find time to read. The opportunity to listen to audiobooks is one ancillary benefit of training.
In this episode of Money Mile, you’ll hear 5 audiobook recommendations with valuable financial information. If you’re looking for your next read (or listen) you won’t want to miss this opportunity to add these to your wishlist.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...The joys of audiobooks [1:22]The Psychology of Money [3:20]The Random Walk Down Wall Street [3:55]Profit First [4:35]Start with Why [5:41]Happy Money [6:40]Simple Wealth, Inevitable Wealth [7:41]
Resources & People MentionedBOOK - The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselBOOK - The Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton MalkielBOOK - Profit First by Michael MichalowiczBOOK - Start with Why by Simon SinekBOOK - Happy Money by Ken HondaBOOK - -
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a pro triathlete? Laura “Sid” Siddall did just that.
Laura has spent the past 10 years competing professionally all around the world. She joins me today to discuss her professional triathlon career, her involvement in various nonprofit organizations, and the key differences between men's and women’s triathlon culture.
Don’t miss this unique perspective from a longtime female professional athlete. Listen to hear Sid’s insights.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How Sid got started in triathlon [3:22]How she defines success today [13:26]Where the motto “don’t die wondering” came from [16:38]Best investment [19:51]More about Women’s Sports Trust [29:21]Key differences in the women’s triathlon culture [34:20]My thoughts on 403B loans [41:03]
Resources & People MentionedIf We Were Riding podcastBOOK - Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed
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As a sub-9 Ironman, Parker Kerth is hard to beat. This NVDM senior triathlon coach is a podcaster and all-around athlete.
In this episode of Money Mile, you’ll hear how he got started coaching and how he uses data to up his game.
Make sure to stick around until the end to hear today’s Question on Course: How do you factor in finances with a blended family? Press play to get started.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Why Parker started his podcast [1:22]How Parker got started in triathlon [2:40]How Parker got into coaching [10:50]What it means to be a senior triathlon coach with --- [15:45]The role of AI in triathlon coaching [19:07]How he defines success [20:56]The best investment he has made in his athletic career [26:10]An example of how his coach has helped him [33:20]How to know when a coach is a good fit for an athlete [35:52]Where you can find Parker [41:40]Questions on course [44:15]
Resources & People MentionedParker on InstagramParker on YoutubeParker the TrainerNVDM WebsiteThe TriHards podcast on Spotify
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Are you tired of trying all kinds of different tech solutions to manage your cash flow?
Or maybe you’re still burying your head in the sand and simply crossing your fingers that your expenses will be less than your income this month.
The biggest challenge people have with their cashflow is their lack of spending awareness. This is because, for most people, rather than developing a proper spending plan they let their expenses happen to them.
If you want to build wealth you’ll need to take the reins and increase your cash flow awareness.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to build a foundation that allows you to plan your spending and build a solid cash reserve. Press play so that you can stop letting your spending take away your financial freedom.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...A spending plan overview [2:02]Setting up your cashflow system [2:45] Pro tips for accounts set up [7:35]How to maintain the system [13:20]Do this each week [16:15]Your homework [18:55]
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Many of you have heard of the famous 60-40 portfolio, but is it a realistic portfolio distribution? I recently had a listener ask this question.
In this episode of Money Mile, we’ll explore what it means to save for retirement and how the accumulation and decumulation phases differ. Then we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of portfolio distributions.
So, grab your earbuds and running shoes and press play to share a mile with me to learn more about portfolio distributions.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How many Americans rely on Social Security [1:42]Where the 60-40 rule came from [3:35]How the distribution phase is different from accumulation [5:53]How to diversify your investments [8:51]The way I try to balance my life [11:10]
Resources & People MentionedSocial Security statisticsThe US median income
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In today's episode of Money Mile, you’ll learn about my process for updating my clients' and my own retirement income projections to get a sense of the process I follow when helping clients.
Are you ready for your mile-sized bit of financial education? Click play to get started.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...The primary steps in developing your retirement income projection [1:42]A glimpse behind the curtain [3:51]Why we use Roths [6:07]Your homework [11:18]
Resources & People MentionedDesign My Money MachineEpisode 52 - Breaking Barriers in Multi-Sport with Christina DorrerEpisode 28 - A Look Behind the Curtain
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Do you ever think about the future of triathlon? It lies with the next generation.
Christina Dorrer is an inspirational triathlete who is breaking the barriers of multisport so that kids from all walks of life can participate.
In this episode of Money Mile, you’ll hear a bit about Christina’s accomplishments, but also about those of the kids she has been training through her nonprofit Fit 2 B Kids.
If you are excited about the idea of getting kids into triathlon, you won’t want to miss this episode!
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How Christina got started with triathlon [1:22]The best investment she has made in triathlon [4:56]Why Fit 2 B Kids is revolutionary [7:38]How Christina found this cohort of athletes [12:52]The benefits of contributing to a501C [20:33]How to invest in the future of the sport [28:20]How to support Christina and Fit 2 B Kids [35:31]
Resources & People MentionedFit 2B KidsEndurance 2 PerformChristina on Instagram
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As triathletes, we are naturally competitive–we like to win! However, winning in a race is much different than winning with money.
Finances can cause abundant stress in life, but there are ways that you can design your life so that you win with money.
In this episode, you’ll learn five ways to win with money, so grab your earbuds and training shoes and press play as you set off on your long steady run.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Stress about money [1:32]Top 5 ways to win with money [5:25]Have a spending plan [7:57]Use your resources wisely [12:55]Respect your vulnerability [15:35]Develop a winning perspective [18:51]Your homework [22:44]
Resources & People MentionedMoney stressMain causes of stressChronic stressRelieve stressUSNews article on retirement ageWorld Bank economic dataExercise longevity study
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Kathy Grady has been involved with triathlons for more than 20 years. She won her age group at the Des Moines 70.3 and even finished 3rd in her age group at the Oregon 70.3–with an injury!
This extraordinary athlete and high-performing coach is here to discuss her journey in triathlon, her experience with coaching, and how she is actively overcoming injury.
Do you ever have any questions for Money Mile? We are now incorporating a Questions On Course segment where I answer your questions with practical responses that everyone can learn from. Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode to hear my response to today’s question.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How Kathy got into triathlons [1:22]How Kathy defines success [5:03]How she prepared for the Oregon 70.3 [6:40]What’s going on with her injury [9:25]How she runs her training programs [12:35]What the most underrated part of training is[15:55]What she’s doing for her athletes [18:22]Kathy’s biggest mistake in training [23:17]A turning point in her training [26:09]What she would buy for $100 [30:22]What she would like the world to know about her journey in triathlon [33:49]Questions On Course [40:33]
Resources & People MentionedTrain with Kathy - [email protected] - Happy Money by Ken Honda
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Jamie So has participated in 19 Ironmans and over 70 half-Ironmans. She has even raced the Eagleman 70.3 for 18 consecutive years.
Are curious to hear how Jamie has accomplished competing in all of these races? Click play to find out.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How she got started in Ironman [2:22]How Jaime defines success [8:25]Best investment [12:21]Her experience with the Eagleman [17:44]How she has managed to complete so many races [21:40]The most underrated aspect of triathlon [24:41]Her biggest mistake during training [29:20]The turning point in her training [35:50]
Resources & People MentionedJamie’s physical therapy practice - Manual Therapy
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Science educator and health and wellness coach, Dr. Denise Allen joins me today to discuss her incredible healing journey back to becoming a top-tier triathlete.
Not only has she had the opportunity to race at the 2023 World Triathlon Championships, but she also received the 2022 USAT Multisport Most Inspirational Comeback Award. Denise’s story will inspire you to push yourself to your fullest potential by choosing courage over fear.
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You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How Denise got started in triathlon [1:22]How she defines success today [2:41]The best investment she has made in her triathlon career [3:39]How Denise prioritizes sleep [8:23]How she improved by 18 minutes in Maine this year [10:48]Why she won the 2022 USAT Multisport Most Inspirational Comeback Award [21:46]The most underrated aspect of triathlon [27:50]Denise’s biggest mistake in workouts [29:45]Her strongest component of triathlon [32:44]Turning points in her career [35:10]Her educational background [38:55]Women’s triathlon culture [40:14]The biggest waste of money she has spent on triathlon [43:01]
Resources & People MentionedRudy Bike HelmetsBisaddleSleepMe ChilipadBOOK - Mindsight by Dan Siegel@DrDeniseAllen on InstagramDrDeniseAllen.com
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How can you perform at a top level in your triathlon? Learn from those who are doing their best!
In this episode of Money Mile, we explore the intersection of triathlon and finance with Rebecca McKee. Rebecca has learned how to overcome obstacles to do her very best. She shares her journey by discussing her experiences and challenges in this open conversation. Listen in to learn what you can do to maximize your training.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How she got started in triathlon [2:22]How she defines success [5:49]The best investment she has made [9:19]The importance of nutrition [13:48]How she managed to drop 9 minutes in a year [22:18]How she improved her Oregon race [32:21]How she handled Finland [34:24]How she’s feeling about her upcoming Kona race [38:26]Biggest mistakes in triathlon [48:17]Women’s triathlon culture [51:44]
Resources & People MentionedCoach Rebecca on InstagramRebecca McKee on InstagramPeak Alaska on FacebookPeak CenterCliff English Coaching
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Total Body Fitness creates a positive impact on over 6000 athletes each year! However, Total Body Fitness doesn’t just put on races they also introduce and train new athletes in the sport of triathlon.
On this episode, Mark Shaw and Bill Driskill join me to discuss how they have been spreading the sport of triathlon to the world for over 30 years. Listen in to learn how they help people overcome barriers to create lifelong athletes.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Bill and Mark’s roles at Total Body Fitness [1:22]What Total Body Fitness is [3:20]The biggest challenges for new triathletes [7:45]How to help people get over their fears of water [11:30]What they are most excited about in the world of triathlon [20:38]The future of triathlon [27:13]What they are looking forward to in the year ahead [31:47]
Resources & People MentionedTotal Body FitnessTotal Body Fitness on InstagramTotal Body Fitness on Facebook
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