Today’s guest is Rachel Salant, a Seattle‑basedtriathlete whose Ironman journey began back in college and ultimately led herthrough 13 full-distance races to the Kona Ironman World Championship via theLegacy Program. Originally from Los Angeles and naturally at home in the water,Rachel grew into a strong cyclist and embraced the long, demanding lifestyle ofendurance racing—all while navigating career changes and mostly training on herown. Her 2025 Kona experience, from the coffee‑boat swims to the emotionalLegacy banquet to battling the Queen K winds, reflects both her grit and herbelief that women can do absolutely anything. Please welcome Rachel Salant.

Today you get to meet Jen Young. Like the other women you’ve met on the podcast, we go way back. She has been my training buddy and friend since 2012 and she was one of the first athletes that I coached. She is a professor by day, master gardener, jane-of-all-trades and most importantly, Jen helped create the 4G training and racing mantra: gusto, gumption, gruel and grace. She has the spiritual gift of instigation, and I blame her for my addiction to IRON distance racing. She really has the power to inspire anyone to do anything with her confidence and fire. She is a multi-time IRONMAN with a lot of stories to tell. Please welcome: Jennifer Young

Before we get started, I want to let you know that this wasa part of my car talk series. Sami and I were headed to IRONMAN Chattanooga 70.3 in 2023 and I decided to get her story on record. There is a lot of car noise and bantering and, because there was a BUCEES, we cut our interview short. But, you get to hear her unique story of qualifying for Kona. One of these days, I’ll get her in the studio for more triathlontall tales. But for now ....

Please meet Dr. Sami Winter. Like many of the women I’vetalked with, Sami and I go waaaaaay back. She was one of my first coaches when I started triathlon with the YDUBTRICLUB in 2010. She has been a coach mentor, training buddy and road trip warrior with me ever since. Plus, she coached me to Kona in 2023.

Not only is Sami everyone’s favorite veterinarian in town,but she is also everyone’s favorite coach and athlete. She has done it all. She has done 122 triathlons including 32 fullsand 44 halfs. She even auditioned for the Dallas Cowboys when she turned 40.

She has mastered the Art of Coaching and racing and as you’ll find out, she’s mastered the art of snacking.

It is my pleasure to introduce: SAMI WINTER.