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Femmi Pod

by Lydia O'Donnell

Fitness Running

Season 1

Become a better runner: Coach Lyds answers your questions

In this episode, Coach Lyds answers your questions. Lyds unpacks what it really takes to build a strong, resilient runner, from creating an endurance base without breaking down to understanding how weekly mileage, speed sessions and consistent training all work together to help you perform on race day. We also dive into pacing strategies, tapering, recovery, periodisation, and the role of nutrition, including natural fuelling, introducing gels, and training your gut for the demands of the half and full marathon. Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

Removing the pressure: last minute entry to Gold Coast Marathon

Lyds is joined by her training partner and friend Ella as she just found out she is running the Gold Coast Marathon tomorrow. Ella and Lyds discuss their marathon race plan, focusing on the importance of having fun, managing pressure, and embracing the journey over the outcome. They share insights on mindset, training, and the unpredictable nature of marathons. If you need a reminder to have fun while racing, this is the episode for you. Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

It is 2026. Can we stop making women feel bad about themselves?

In this conversation Lyds discusses the harmful societal narratives around women's health and exercise, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from weight loss to strength, confidence, and joy in movement. She shares personal insights and calls for a change in how women are encouraged to view their bodies and fitness. Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

Breaking the Good Girl Script: Reclaiming Women's Power with Caitlin Judd

In this episode we welcome Caitlin Judd as our guest. Caitlin is an author, speaker, coach and one of Australia’s leading voices on women’s wellbeing, confidence and self-worth. Caitlin recently released the book Good Girl, Goodbye, which explores the hidden conditioning many women grow up with — the pressure to be agreeable, high-achieving, self-sacrificing and ‘good’ at the expense of their own needs, ambition and identity. In this insightful interview, Caitlin discusses the systemic conditioning of women as 'good girls,' the impact of patriarchy, and how women can reclaim their self-worth through awareness and self-leadership. We dive into perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, performance-based self-worth, and what it actually looks like for women to stop proving themselves and start trusting themselves. Caitlin's website Caitlin's Substack Caitlin's Instagram Good Girl, Goodbye Free Resources Order Good Girl, Goodbye on Amazon Order Good Girl, Goodbye on Booktopia Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

UTA recap with Beth and Lyds

Come with us as we unpack our races at Ultra Trail Australia. Lyds and Beth chat about their concurrent races, with Beth tackling the 100km and Lyds in the 50km. They both share their detailed experience and insights, covering race strategy, mental resilience, technical trail running, and their expectation vs reality race day. If you're planning on running UTA or any other trail race in the future, this is a great conversation to listen to and learn from. Both Lyds and Beth share their future racing plans and the likelihood they'll be back at UTA next year. Follow Beth on Instagram Listen to our first episode with Beth Join us on Ascend: to the line Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

Finding joy in the training grind. Introducing Ascend: to the line

Most women’s training journeys are limited by a lack of community, education, and understanding of their bodies, but what if you could change all that? In this episode Lyds reveals how building a supportive training collective not only makes race day more achievable but transforms your relationship with running for good. Lyds shares how consistent training builds unstoppable confidence. You’ll discover how the process of preparing for a race, day after day, is where the real growth happens — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join us on Ascend: to the line Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

Back with Beth McKenzie: Training, trails and UTA prep

In this episode, Lyds welcomes Beth McKenzie back on the Femmi Pod for a second time. Beth is an elite trail runner, mum to two girls and business owner. Lyds and Beth chat about her recent race performances, training strategies, and insights into the evolving landscape of women in ultra running. Beth shares practical tips for hill training, discusses her experience with race setbacks, and advocates for greater respect and inclusion for women in endurance sports. Follow Beth on Instagram Listen to our first episode with Beth Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

NZ Champ, Frances Redmond: For the love of running

This week we welcome New Zealand Champion Frances Redmond to the Femmi Pod. Frances works full time as a pharmacist and balances work with training, and racing. Winning the NZ champs at 3 peaks mountain race, first place at Kepler challenge 2025, a top 10 at Tarawera 50km, and just over the weekend placed 2nd at Routeburn Classic. In this episode we explore Frances' journey from novice to winning an NZ title, her training strategies, the importance of community, and most importantly, her simple love of running. Follow Frances on Instagram Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

From Nike Events to Run Hubs: Lyds Answers It All

Lyds is back to answer your questions. Covering all things training, Nike running events, After Dark tour, home life and how to build yourself up as a running coach. PLUS Lyds introduces a brand new feature to the Femmi app - Run Hubs! Build your own virtual women's running community in Femmi now. Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

Caitlin Fielder: Mastering Endurance on the Trails

Join Lyds as she welcomes New Zealand trail runner Caitlin Fielder to the Femmi Pod. Caitlin is a multi-time medalist at the Tarawera 100 and 50k, 8th at the 100mile Western States in 2025, she was the first woman across the line at UTA 50 in 2025 and the list goes on. During this conversation they explore Caitlin's journey from diverse sports in New Zealand to elite trail running, the importance of mental resilience, nutrition, and the evolving role of women in the sport. Discover insights on training, balancing health and performance, and the inspiring story behind Caitlin's grit and determination to be one of the best ultra trail runners in the world. Follow Caitlin on Instagram Check out Caitlins art Download Femmi from the App Store Download Femmi on Google Play Follow us on Instagram @femmi

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