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Three Truths and a Lie: Training Tips for Triathletes on Birth Control birth control contraception iud miranda bush ocp the pill Apr 14, 2022

There is a lot of misinformation circulating when it comes to birth control for athletes. Should you be on the pill or get an IUD? Can contraception impact performance? Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator Miranda Bush shares three “truths” and dispels a common myth when it...

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Body Positivity for Women in Triathlon body positivity lea miranda bush reds Apr 07, 2022

Body positivity is a movement towards body acceptance. In triathlon, it is important that we don’t fall into the trap of looking at elite athletes and set our standards for our own bodies based on them. Read to find out how to nurture body positivity for women in triathlon.

 

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How to Keep Tri-ing for Peri and Post Menopausal Women menopause miranda bush Apr 01, 2022

We’re calling BS on the idea that women should slow down in peri and post menopause. Here are some ways you can find your best performance at any age.

 

Text by Miranda Bush, Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator

 

I coach women of all ages to reach inspiring goals...

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Let’s Talk about Sex for the Female Triathlete hormones menopause miranda bush sex Mar 24, 2022

Bike saddles & sex? Low libido? Too tired from training for sex? Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator Miranda Bush dispels myths and shares ways you can invite more sex into your life as an athlete.

 

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Keeping Girls in Tri keeping girls in sport miranda bush Mar 18, 2022

1 in 3 girls aged 16-18 are dropping out of sport. Find out why girls are leaving sport & what we can do to keep girls in triathlon.

 

Text by Miranda Bush, Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator

 

In addition to being a coach and triathlete, I am a mom to three...

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Sold on Women’s Performance feisty women’s performance summit miranda bush women’s performance Mar 11, 2022

Come to learn, stay for the community. Feisty’s Head Coach and Educator, Miranda Bush, gives a rundown of the Feisty Women’s Performance Summit, and the many ways it helped her to create connection with a community of motivated women. You can get your ticket here.

 

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EAT! diet culture lea miranda bush nutrition red-s Mar 04, 2022

Many women aren't eating enough. Here's why it's important and how to get more calories in.

 

Text by Miranda Bush, Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator

 

As a population, women do not eat enough. When coupled with participation in endurance athletics it can even more...

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It’s (Not) Just Hair hair care miranda bush pubic hair shaving Feb 24, 2022

Should you shave your bikini line before a ride? How do you protect your hair against chorine & sun damage? Afros & helmets? Hair poses unique challenges for women when it comes to training for triathlon. Here’s how to keep your hair happy & healthy while swimming, biking &...

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2 Anxious 2 Train anxiety mental health miranda bush Feb 18, 2022

Raise your hand if many days you feel less “2 Legit 2 Quit”.... and more too anxious to want to do much of anything. You aren’t alone. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator...

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How Triathletes Can Love their Labia miranda bush pelvic health saddles valentines day Feb 11, 2022

In celebration of all things love, Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator Miranda Bush shares how you can show your labia some extra love.

 

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Valentine’s Day sparks many opportunities for...

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Why Don’t Women Have Any F*cking Time? culture miranda bush the second shift time management Feb 07, 2022

Not having enough time to train is one of the biggest barriers for women starting triathlon. Here’s how to find more time to tri.

 

Text by Miranda Bush, Feisty Triathlon Head Coach & Educator

 

Recently someone asked me what I saw as the biggest barrier for starting...

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Let it Flow dr stacy sims menstruation miranda bush Jan 31, 2022

 About 1.9 billion people menstruate each month. So why is it still so uncomfortable to talk about menstruation? It's time to stop hiding tampons up sleeves and talk more openly about all things menstruation.  

 

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