What if syncing your workouts to your menstrual cycle could mean the difference between podium finishes and painful struggles? Kateryna Moisyeyeva—widely known as Coach Kat —has lived it. After escaping an abusive marriage and starting from scratch in triathlon, she turned personal trauma into elite-level achievements and a groundbreaking approach to coaching women.
In this episode, I talk with Coach Kat about her emotional journey, how she transformed setbacks into strength, and why she believes women are setting their goals too low. We also dive deep into nutrition, the real impact of transitions, and why financial independence is a race worth training for.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…
- Amy’s story: The friend who sparked everything [2:20]
- From partner to CKTri Team [6:08]
- How cycle-synced training boosts female performance [13:16]
- Tackling perimenopause and adjusting for success [27:29]
- Coach Kat’s picks for $100 gear [35:29]
From Trauma to Triumph: How Coach Kat Found Her Strength
Coach Kat’s journey began with a leap—escaping an abusive marriage and channeling her pain into running and triathlon. Inspired by her late friend Amy, she discovered the transformative power of endurance sports, pushing herself from a novice runner to an elite-level athlete. Amy’s memory remains central to her motivation, serving as both a tribute and a driving force in Kat’s athletic and coaching pursuits.
Empowering Female Athletes: A New Approach to Coaching
Starting with personal guidance for her partner, Coach Kat’s work evolved into CKTri Team, a coaching program focused on women’s unique needs. She has pioneered methods like cycle-synced training, adapting workouts to align with hormonal cycles for optimal results. With a special emphasis on perimenopausal athletes, Kat’s approach extends beyond just swimming, biking, and running to include nutrition, stress management, and recovery, helping women achieve breakthroughs they never thought possible.
Winning with Transitions, Nutrition, and Recovery
While many athletes overlook transitions, Coach Kat believes they can make or break a race—even in longer events. Her focus is on consistent practice, making every second count. Beyond the race-day strategies, Kat emphasizes the importance of nutrition and recovery tailored specifically for women, including adjusting training for perimenopausal athletes. With a comprehensive, data-driven approach, she helps athletes maximize their potential, improve longevity, and redefine what’s possible at any stage of life.
Resources & People Mentioned
- TrainingPeaks
- CKTri Team
- Gulf Coast 70.3 Triathlon
- Triathlete Magazine – Article about Coach Kat’s story
- How Menstrual Cycle Tracking Can Revolutionize Female Athlete Training
- The Effects of Contraception on Female Athletes’ Performance
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