Happy Hour with Haley

Haley recaps her second place finish at the Bangtail Divide 38k trail race, including all the bad advice she took (always wear neon!) good advice she didn't take (carrying too much water uphill!), and a shocking endurance sport first that happened at mile 18. We also do a quick Challenge Roth recap and Jocelyn tries to stay cool during the 4th of July East coast heatwave.

It's the virtual book club of your dreams! Haley and Jocelyn are joined by Montana State University Professor, Age Group Triathlete, and Haley's swim bud, Jen Lachowiec, to discuss Mary Cain's book "This is Not About Running." The trio chat about Mary's memoir about her sometimes exciting, but ultimately devastating, experience as a high school running phenom. Jocelyn compares some of Mary's exper...

We do a non-alcholic cheers to Jocelyn Wong Neill for another sprint tri podium! The road to Nationals in Milwaukee continues, hopefully with a few more trip to the pool and post-swim treats. Haley finally gives up on her life plans to be low maintenance and chill and shares her new gear including a running vest, trail shoes, and maybe the spark of a desire to run fast again. It's a casual and cha...

Erin Trail joins the show, home-brewed beer in hand! As a gear reviewer for Engearment.com , Erin knows off-road gear and she offers Haley some tips on trail shoes, vests, soft flasks, and more. With a Fourth of July trail 38k quickly approaching, Haley needs all the help she can get! But is asking her to run with a vest and drink a non-IPA beer in the same month too much to ask?!? (Probably, yes)...

Jocelyn Wong Neill makes a triumphant return to the show, celebrating her Sprint Triathlon Masters Podium, with a report that the 40+ women are really crushing her local tri scene!! We catch up on Haley's Memorial Day running binge, Ainsley's ice skating, and lessons on why races and doing hard things is good for us! We also make plans to discuss Mary Cain's new book on an upcoming show, so if you...

Lauren Jones ran 250 miles at Cocodona, then a week later ran a 1:42 half marathon at Chattanooga 70.3! She joined me with her Chattanooga relay teammate, Denise Frederick (also my coached athlete) and the two talk about Cocdona, Chattanooga, and why their co-worker relay team was so special!

Jocelyn Wong Neill is back to talk Stars on Ice, Margaritas on Ice, her recent broccoli juice powered 10 miler. Jocelyn and Haley trade hot takes on triathlon race records and surprise! Haley signed up for a race!!

Pro triathlete, Puppeteer, Disney Cast Member Alum, Mom, and new Boston Marathon finisher, Brittaney Talbot joins the show to talk about her Oceanside 70.3 - Boston Marathon double and so much more! From her early triathlon days at the Disney Triathlon (she swam at Paradise Pier!) to racing in Kona as an age gouper (with an Ironman marathon fast enough to BQ) to racing her first Pro Triathlon only...

Jocelyn Wong Neill lures Haley back to podcasting with broccoli shots guaranteed to turn anyone into a Norwegian endurance athlete (universal healthcare not included!) Haley recaps her experience commentating at Ironman Texas and Jocelyn shares a parenting breakthrough and her own summer race plans.

Jocelyn Wong Neill returns to the show with a recap of her season opener at a duathlon supporting Delaware State's Women's NCAA Triathlon team. Haley does some on-air prep for her Ironman Texas commentary role by sharing podium picks and loyal listeners might enjoy the story at the end (hint: it involves a library!)

Pro Triathlete Fiona Moriarty joins me to talk about her season opener 15th place finish at Oceanside 70.3 and her upcoming plans to race Ironman South Africa. Fiona tells me how her sports psychologist has taught her skills to stay focused and know she belongs in ultra competitive fields. We chat about USAT's elite qualification rules change and if broccoli juice is worth the hype!

Tamara Jewett is one of the fastest runners in triathlon, ever! Tamara kicked off her 2026 season with a win at Challenge Wanaka, 4th at Ironman New Zealand (with that insane 2:42 marathon spit!), and 3rd at Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Tamara shares a glass of rose as we toast her great start to 2026. She tells me why she decided to spend a month racing in Oceania, what she thinks of the race last weeke...

Katie Treston-Torney is basking in the post Ironman glow and coming up with even bigger adventures. Do you think a swim meet, 64 mile gravel bike race, and the Boston Marathon is too much for one weekend? Plus our Oceanside 70.3 Picks!

Jocelyn Wong Neill returns to cheers Haley's return to the USA! The duo recap a little more of Haley's commentating experience at Ironman New Zealand and Haley requests constructive feedback from podcast listeners, just in case she gets to commentate again! The pro triathlon season is in full swing so Jocelyn and Haley share their podium picks for the T100 Gold Coast and Geelong 70.3 races happeni...

Kate and Sam join Haley in person, in New Zealand! The trio chat about their respective Ironman New Zealand experiences, including Katie's race, Sam's almost race, and Haley's commentary debut! We forgot to mention the beverages this week (sorry, Jocelyn!) but we promise we had coffee off camera!

Jocelyn Wong returns to chat about Haley's upcoming trip to Ironman New Zealand to coach, cheer, and be part of the broadcast team! The duo share their race podium picks after making Moscow Mules and talking about their respective TV commercial debuts.

RunDisney episode co-host Shelly Anderson returns and the tables are turned as Shelly coaches Haley through her longest run ever. Haley shares a few happy takeaways and the many, many, things she learned from her last minute running event.

Joceyn Wong Neill returns as a co-host and she brings guest, author, activist, and fellow retired professional triathlete, Kathryn Bertine. Kathryn busts Winter Olympics myths (she's actually ridden a double luge!) and reminds us why activism (and writing about it!) are worth it. Stay until the end for hilarious Chinese zodiac horoscopes! Happy Year of the Horse!

It's one month until Ironman New Zealand! The hype is high, but so is the fatigue and this week's co-host is already having pre-race nighmares! Sam and Haley talk through race day fears like getting hit in the mouth during the swim, wind on the bike, and a four loop marathon and Haley shares some exciting news about her own role in New Zealand (no, she's not racing!)

Professional Triathlete Katie-Treston Torney returns to the show to update on her training for Ironman New Zealand, five weeks away. Katie recaps a recent five hour trainer ride, complete with a candy salad, shares her picks for favorite Winter Olympic events, and invites Haley to help her answer questions from the crowd. Katie and Haley talk saunas and heat training, favorite ways to recover from...

Are more young people racing Ironman? Twenty-four year old Ironman athlete Ava Jih-Schiff raced her first Ironman with only two months training and a year later was targeting the Kona age group podium. She tells us what's drawing young people to the sport, the barriers that still exist, and how watching her mom race lit her endurance sport fire! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 0...

We introduce another rotating co-host, Samantha Rothberg! Sam was a personal trainer and very happy with the fast and furious racing of short course triathlon. Then she watched Kona, drank half a beer, and signed up for an Ironman. Sam shares her first steps into Ironman training and her three favorite strength exercises for triathletes. Haley answers a couple mailbag questions (we didn't even rea...

Friend of the show, Shelly Anderson, joins Haley mid Dopey Challenge to chat about the 5k, 10k, half marathon, and the upcoming marathon on consecutive days through the parks at Disney World! Haley and Shelly discuss their friendship, the unique aspects of Disney races, including costumes, race strategies, and the sense of community among runners. The conversation also touches on their personal go...

Professional Triathlete Katie Treston-Torney makes her Happy Hour co-host debut! Katie tells us about her life as a professional triathlete, Physician Assistant, professor, mom, and huge fan of the sport! We chat about her first pro race (the stress! the camaraderie!), share New Year resolutions, and her race plans for 2026! Follow Katie on Instagram: instagram.com/katie_treston Follow Katie on Ti...

Why do retired Professional Triathletes make great Realtors? Jocelyn "The Wongstar" Neill joins Haley for a second week and this week we have a guest! Triathlon Legend, Mike Pigg tell us about his 17 year pro career, winning nearly every iconic race, and even finished second place at Kona in 1988. In the early 2000s Mike successfully transitioned from pro triathlete to Realtor, and he answers our...