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It’s time to say goodbye to Witsup. The thing is, I don’t want to write “it’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye … “ because my heart has done so much heavy lifting the last few weeks, if not months, as I have come to the incredibly tough decision to close down WITSUP and move on.

I want to say that I’m finally in a space that it’s with a light and happy heart that I can close this chapter, be excited about the next one and truly celebrate all of the awesomeness that WITSUP has achieved over a decade.

From day one, WITSUP was a fight for improving the media landscape and the community for women in triathlon and sport, and we achieved so much in this space. But, for me, I now need to move on and find what lights my fire again.

🎙️We decided to give WITSUP a send off via a podcast, so if you want to join us for an emotional trip down memory lane, we asked some of our faves to help share some stories.
Hot tip: Don’t edit your own finale podcast - it was brutal, but a beautiful thing. Thanks to Linsey Corbin, Belinda Granger, Mirinda Carfrae, Laura Siddall, Jordan Blanco, Meredith Kessler, Caroline Steffen, Rachel Joyce, Lizzy Blatchford and Steph Corker.

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So what’s next? I’m not entirely sure, but I know I’ll dive in with the passion and drive I had when we launched WITSUP. And stay tuned, maybe the podcast will be back but will just be slightly different. Who knows. But firstly, and most importantly, I’m going to change the batteries in Frankie’s toy that I’ve been telling her I’ll do for weeks, steal a few extra cuddles, and probably have a gin.

Thank you everyone so so much for all of your support over the years. It’s been a hell of a ride.

- JULIE DIBENS⁠
🎙️My Twin, The White Whale 🎙️⁠
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This is a very special podcast episode for me. Julie 'Dibs' Dibens is the guest that I have hounded for years to join me on the podcast, but she just isn't a fan of the limelight or talking about herself, so always evaded me. But finally, I wore her down. The white whale for the Witsup podcast, has been caught.⁠
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Dibs was one of the first athletes I became a super fan of. I loved her badass style of racing and her resilience. Then I met her, and I added smartass to the list of things I loved. Then when people started approaching her in Kona asking her if she was Stef from Witsup, my mind was blown! Apparently we're twins! (Dibs is the one on the right in the photo). I started as a fan of the athlete, Julie Dibens, and I'm now honoured to call Dibs a friend.⁠
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Dibs is now a brilliant coach, but it took her a while to settle into that role after her racing career ended earlier than she hoped due to injury. She was successful over middle and long distance racing, Xterra and was an Olympian - not many athletes have those bragging rights, and even though Dibs does, she doesn't brag. Except for when it comes to any time that she has toweled up Rinny.⁠
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She's a no bu****it kind of person, but with a heart of gold. This was most definitely a full circle kind of moment for me.⁠
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- JACQUI ALLEN⁠
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There are so many things to rate and love about Jacqui Allen, from her bubbly personality, her commitment to embracing that suitcase life, her friendliness, she was a firefighter (top three badass and coolest jobs in my opinion), her success at on and off road triathlon, and she now finally loves dogs - until this moment, we didn't rate her, obviously, ha!⁠
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Jacqui and her husband, Ben, are the pin up triathletes for creating a traveling/racing lifestyle, and making it work for them. They've slept on many a stranger's couch and have lived off the smell of an oily rag in the past, but always found ways to give back to the community and their sponsors/partners. It's easy to love to Allens, and by the end of this episode, you'll see why.⁠
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The first episode of Beyond Human is available to watch now and it features Team USA Flag of United States hopeful Heather Jackson in her quest to qualify for the first ever The Collins Cup produced by Professional Triathletes Organisation this August in Samorin, Slovakia.

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Some hot racing at Ironman Coeur d'Alene 2021 and Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee over the weekend.

LESTER SOARS TO THE WIN AT IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE AND SPIRIG SUPREME AT CHALLENGE FAMILY KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE - Witsup.com With sizzling temperatures and some epic racing, Carrie Lester showed that she is one of the best in the world over the full distance, winning at Ironman Coeur d’Alene. Fenella Langridge, in her Ironman debut led for a lot of the race and showed maturity over the distance, far beyond her race expe...

Lucy Charles-Barclay takes the Ironman 70.3 European Championship title in Elsinore, in impressive style! Lucy Charles Holly Lawrence Camilla Pedersen

CHAMPION CHARLES-BARCLAY TAKES THE IRONMAN 70.3 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN ELSINORE - Witsup.com What a year Lucy Charles-Barclay is having, taking the Ironman 70.3 European Championship win at the weekend, in impressive style over Holly Lawrence in second and Camilla Pedersen in third, who had a fantastic return to racing, after becoming a mum. Words by Laura Siddall|Lead Image by Pablo Blazqu...

- KIM MORRISON
🎙️ Don't tell me I can't do it 🎙️

In between TT comps, triathlons, thoughts of chasing Olympic goals (that's an exclusive for you) and dog walkies, Kim MORRISON found some time to catch up with us, and we are stoked that she did.

We discover that the triathlon world can thank her Mum's love of reading as the reason Kim stepped into the world of swim, bike and run. Seems like a strange leap to go from reading a book to professional racing, but once you find out that the book was Chrissie Wellington's, A Life Without Limits, it all starts to make sense. However, we can't help but wonder, what if her Mum was reading Touching The Void by Joe Simpson, or, True Spirit by Jessica Watson - would we see her tackle an icy rock face, or exchange a TT bike for a life jacket instead?

We find out that Kim has been driven a lot by people telling her that she can't do something, and we know this feeling all too well. From taking up mathematics at uni, to her sporting endeavours, just try to tame this ball of energy, we dare you.

Loved getting to know Kim and her dogs a little better. A big take away from this chat is that if you're going to jump off the cliffs at the End of the World in Kona, take Rob, Susie Cheetham's husband with you, he's the master of ocean jewellery retrieval.

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So much racing to look forward to this weekend with Ironman Coeur d'Alene and the European Championship Challenge Family Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee! LiveStream : IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene 2021 Live! Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee

A CRACKER WEEKEND OF RACING SEES IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE AND THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP AT CHALLENGE FAMILY KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE ATTRACT STELLAR FIELDS - Witsup.com Temperatures are looking to soar on Sunday at Ironman Coeur d’Alene, with another fantastic line up and the mercury forecast to be over 100°F (or 39°C for those of us who use Celsius!). Also taking place this weekend is the European Championship – Challenge Kaiserwinkle-Walchsee in Austria, wh...

Let the battle commence… the Ironman 70.3 European Championship Elsinore 2021 takes place on Sunday! Holly Lawrence fresh off her win last weekend and Lucy Charles-Barclay will duke it out in a strong field.
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WHO WILL WIN THE BATTLE FOR THE IRONMAN EUROPEAN 70.3 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN ELSINORE? - Witsup.com Let the battle commence… the Ironman European 70.3 Championship takes place in Elsinore, Denmark on Sunday, with some big names hitting the start line! Words by Laura Siddall|Lead Image by Talbot Cox Holly Lawrence makes the trip from the USA, after her win at Ironman 70.3 Des Moines last weekend,...

Holly Lawrence returns with a bang to lead from start to finish at Ironman 70.3 Des Moines! Emma Pallant-Brown in second and Jackie Hering in third. IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines Holly Lawrence Emma Pallant Jackie Hering

LAWRENCE LEADS FROM START TO FINISH TO TAKE IRONMAN 70.3 DES MOINES - Witsup.com Holly Lawrence was back to winning ways at the weekend, with a wire-to-wire win at Ironman 70.3 Des Moines. Emma Pallant-Browne finished in second and Jackie Hering in third. Words by Laura Siddall|Lead Image by Paul Higgins With a great start list and hot conditions anticipated, athletes woke to a....

Sarissa De Vries goes from strength to strength, taking out Challenge Family Gdansk at the weekend. Lucy Hall in second and Leanne Fanoy in third. Challenge Family Sarissa de Vries Lucy Hall Leanne Fanoy

THE WINNING STREAK CONTINUES FOR SARISSA DE VRIES AT CHALLENGE FAMILY GDANSK - Witsup.com Sarissa De Vries continued her run of good form adding the inaugural Challenge Family Gdansk title to her resume over the weekend. Lucy Hall backed up her second place from last weekend at Dorney: Triathlon with second and Leanne Fanoy rounded off the podium in third. Words by Laura Siddall|Lead Ima...

- HELLE FREDERIKSEN⁠
🎙️ Hella good 🎙️⁠
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Loved reconnecting with Danish superstar, Helle Frederiksen! It’s been too long since we’ve caught up with Helle and so much has happened between chats. As she’s moved on to the next chapter after professional triathlon we can tell she hasn’t slowed down one bit. We chat 40th birthday debauchery, becoming a coach, her new book, and most importantly, her new pup, Milo!⁠
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We’re inspired by her vulnerability as she shares the highs and lows of her triathlon career including moments that she had tried to forget. But when you're putting pen to paper to write your own story, memories resurface. ⁠
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