Super Swimmer Julie Iemmolo

In this episode, Jackie Hering interviews Julie Iemmolo, a French triathlete, about her race experiences, injury, recovery, and preparation for the World Championships. They also discuss swimming, training, and Julie's Kona experience as a pro triathlete. The conversation covers a range of topics from race preparations to the challenges of competing in Kona. The conversation covers Julie's journey to becoming a pro triathlete, her race experiences, challenges, training, mental toughness, balancing racing and personal life, and her future goals and racing plans. It also delves into the mental side of triathlon, understanding women's professional racing, and Julie's favorite training set and current interests. Takeaways Race preparations and recovery are crucial for athletes competing in world championships. Swimming and training play a significant role in an athlete's performance and preparation for races. The mental side of triathlon is a key aspect of racing and training. Balancing racing and personal life is important for professional triathletes. Understanding women's professional racing and the challenges faced by female athletes is crucial for promoting the sport. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and French Connection 03:11 Race Preparations and World Championships 04:22 Injury and Recovery 08:59 Swimming and Training 18:34 Kona Experience 27:20 The Journey to Becoming a Pro 28:00 Race Experience and Mental Toughness 29:00 Challenges and Strategies in Racing 30:24 Training and Preparation 31:48 Balancing Racing and Personal Life 32:30 The Mental Side of Triathlon 34:35 Goals and Expectations as a Pro 36:25 The Professional Racing Experience 40:15 Training and Enjoyment 50:56 Future Goals and Racing Plans 55:51 Understanding Women's Professional Racing 58:02 Favorite Training Set and Current Interests Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewomensracepod/ Join the newsletter: https://the-women-s-race.kit.com/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Thewomensrace