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This week we’re joined by Delaney Nelson – known to many of you as the “Hybrid Twin Mama” on Instagram.

Delaney is a hybrid athlete, coach, competitor and mum of twins, and in this episode she shares what it really looked like rebuilding herself after motherhood.

From gaining 100lbs during pregnancy, stepping away from movement completely, and feeling like she’d “blacked out” for two years postpartum… to starting with stroller walks around the block, some Peloton classes, then a half marathon — and eventually finding herself competing in HYROX.

We talk about:
The reality of postpartum identity loss
Letting go of ego and starting from zero
Moving from a weight-loss mindset to fuelling like an athlete again
Training through chaos (and twin life)
Why community changes everything
Body confidence on the start line
And why the first step is always the hardest
Delaney is honest, vulnerable and incredibly empowering — especially for mums who feel like they’ve lost themselves somewhere along the way.

If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure whether you can start again… this one is for you.

Follow Delaney over on instagram : @thehybridtwinmama

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined once again by Gabrielle Nikora-Baker — and a lot has changed since we last spoke.

When we first had Gabby on the podcast, she was racing doubles. Fast forward to this episode and we’re catching up as she’s stepped into Elite 15 solo racing — taking on her first major in Melbourne on home turf, and then qualifying for the World Championships in Phoenix in just her second ever Elite 15 solo race.

We talk about what’s shifted over the past year — in her training, her nutrition and her mindset.
Gabby shares:
- The transition from doubles to solo racing
- Racing Elite 15, the feeling on the start line
- Why she consistently performs so well in America
- The training structure behind her progression
- Nutrition strategies supporting elite performance
- Recently signing as an athlete with LSKD
- What really happens when you decide to go all in

This episode is about evolution — and what’s possible when you work hard and back yourself!

To follow gabby head to her instagram: @gabriellenikorabaker
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Thanks so much,Fay & Em x

This week we’re joined by Rebecca Fenney, known to many from Married at First Sight UK — but this conversation goes far beyond what you see on screen.

Rebecca opens up about how fitness has been a constant through her life, even when routine, structure and training were taken completely out of her control. We talk honestly about what it was really like trying to train while filming a reality TV show, why the gym became a rare safe space during that time, and how losing her usual fitness routine affected her both mentally and physically.

We also get into all things HYROX — how she trains, how she approaches race day, running vs strength, race strategy, favourite trainers, race-day outfits, and the little things that make a big difference when you’re on the start line.

She shares why her online presence is rooted in inspiring women — especially those over 30 — to know that it’s never too late to start, reset, or try something new. We also dive into juggling a full-time career as an aesthetics nurse alongside training, why fitness doesn’t always have to be the main focus, and how she’s learned to let it ebb and flow with life.

This is a grounded, refreshing conversation about strength, identity, and using fitness as a way to feel like yourself again.

Follow Bec over on instagram : @bec.fen

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Poppy Jones — Third Space PT and one of the most exciting athletes currently chasing the HYROX dream. Fresh off the racecourse in Manchester, where she clocked a PB of 1:01:18 and took the Solo Pro win, it felt like the perfect time to sit down and have a proper chat.

Poppy opens up about the journey that led to this breakthrough moment — from international netball and burnout, to rebuilding her confidence and finally trusting what she’s capable of on race day.

We dive deep into the running transformation that changed everything: moving from 5:30–5:40/km HYROX run splits, to committing fully to running-focused training. In just 10 months, she dropped her 10K from 46 minutes to 36, ran a sub-18 5K.

We also talk racing nerves vs racing with confidence, the mental side of performance, why Manchester felt so different to London, and what it takes to fully commit to chasing a career as an athlete.

This episode is a brilliant insight into patience, belief, and what can happen when the work finally clicks. Poppy is quietly becoming one to watch — and after this conversation, you’ll understand why.

Follow Poppy over on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @poppyjfitness
Check out her coach : @joed.fitness
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As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.
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Today we’re joined by Charlie Searle — HYROX competitor, newly announced 247 athlete, and fresh off an incredible Elite 15 debut at the Phoenix Major.

Charlie lined up against some of the strongest women in the sport on one of HYROX’s biggest stages and delivered a huge performance, finishing 10th in her first ever Elite 15 race.

In this episode, recorded just before she jetted off to Phoenix, we unpack the journey behind that result. From the mindset and nerves going into her Elite 15 debut, to the training, pressure and lessons she’s picked up racing at the highest level. We also talk doubles racing, learning to run her own race, and balancing ambition with recovery as things move fast.

If you watched the Phoenix Major and want to know more about the athlete behind the performance — this one’s for you.

Follow Charlie over on instagram : @Charlie.searle_
Find her coach too @coachphilmataj
Gym @kulturetrainingclub

If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests!  Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!

As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.

LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKD
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