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Some guests are easy to research, others are harder and then there are some who have done so much that it's difficult to even know where to begin. That's Kathryn Bertine for you! The American describes herself as an athlete, author, activist and film maker. She's also a former pro triathlete and cyclist and she helped to get La Course by Le Tour, the one day women's race in the Tour de France, up and running. That's still scratching the surface of this remarkable woman who signed her first professional racing contract at the age of 37.\nYou'll hear:\n\nThe story of attempting to qualify for the 2008 Olympics when she was working for ESPN\n\nAbout the incredible Home Stretch Foundation project which provides free housing and support to female athletes who'd struggle financially without it\n\nHow she ended up becoming a professional cyclist in her late 30s.\n\nWhy she believes anyone can create change, regardless of status or wealth\n\n\nThis episode is dedicated to the late Peter Bertine, Kathryn's father who was taken ill the day after we did this interview and sadly died four days later.\nPlus you'll hear how Helen's been listening to her body more and adapting her training to fit around her menstrual cycle, with Suzie Richards from Train Like a Female.\nFind out more about our guest\nKathryn Bertine website\nKathryn Bertine on twitter\nHomestretch Foundation\nTrain Like a Female\nTrain Like a Female by Suzie Richards.\nLike what you heard?\nLet me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below\nPOWERED BY 33 FUEL\nThis week's show is powered by\xa033 Fuel\xa0\u2013 natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and\xa0Use the code\xa0INSIDETRI33 for a discount\xa0at checkout at\xa0www.33fuel.com.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices