FeistyFest

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

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New to barbell training? This is your starting point. Strength coach Cassi Niemann walks you through the why and the how — from basic terminology and equipment to your first reps under the bar. You'll leave with the confidence to walk into any gym and know exactly what to do.

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Run Skills Clinic

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Bob Rodale Fitness Park

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Join USAT Level III coach and triathlon expert Alison Freeman for a hands-on clinic focused on running form and technique. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, you'll walk away with practical tools to help you move more efficiently, stay injury-free, and keep doing what you love for the long haul.

Speakers

Alison Freeman

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Bob Rodale Fitness Park

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Try The Track

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Velodrome Track

Limited Capacity seats available

An intro workshop to velodrome track cycling held at T-Town, led by local instructors who know the track well! Bikes are included and no experience is necessary — just bring your sense of adventure.

Speakers

Lenita Anthony

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Velodrome Track

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Trail Running (hike if you like!)

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Trexler Nature Preserve

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Guided group runs through Trexler Nature Preserve led by local run leaders. Three distances available — including a walking option — so you can move at whatever pace feels right for you.

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Trexler Nature Preserve 5150 Game Preserve Rd. Schnecksville, Pennsylvania 18078

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Expo Open

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 6:30pm EDT

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 6:30pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

General

11:00am EDT

Feisty Live Podcast: Miles of Books -- book club meetup with Coach Liz

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Limited Capacity seats available

Join Sarah Bowen Shea for a live recording of the Miles of Books podcast — a book club meetup with a feisty twist, co-hosted by Coach Liz. Come ready to talk about all things books, running, and everything in between with a room full of women who get it.

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Live podcast

11:00am EDT

Intermediate Barbell

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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Ready to go deeper? This hands-on session covers the squat, bench press, and deadlift with a focus on technique, setup, and the small adjustments that make a big difference. Whether you've been lifting for a few months or a few years, you'll walk away with sharper skills and a clearer sense of where to take your training next.

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Training & skills

11:00am EDT

Rolling Lunch

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Grab lunch from the food trucks or concession available at the Velodrome

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

General

1:00pm EDT

Learning Session - Shredly Booth: Inclusivity starts with apparel

Friday September 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Shredly Booth

Great gear should fit every body — and Shredly is proving it. Join this conversation about how inclusive design in women's athletic apparel is changing what it means to show up and feel good doing what you love.

Friday September 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Shredly Booth

Learning Session

1:00pm EDT

Intro to Barbell

Friday September 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Friday September 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Training & skills

1:00pm EDT

Zwift Femmes Friday Road Ride

Friday September 18, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Head out with Kate Veronneau from Zwift and local ride leaders for a road ride through the Lehigh Valley. Whether you're a seasoned roadie or just happy to be out on your bike, this ride is open to all paces and is a great way to see a little more of the area and get in some miles with women who love being on the move as much as you do.

Speakers

Kate Veronneau

Friday September 18, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

Training & skills

2:00pm EDT

Learning Session: How to Actually Train with Heart Rate with Wahoo Fitness

Friday September 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Heart rate training sounds simple in theory — but actually using it effectively is a different story. In this session, the team from Wahoo Fitness breaks down how to understand your zones, interpret your data, and structure your training around heart rate in a way that's practical, personalized, and actually works for women.

Friday September 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Learning Session

2:00pm EDT

Intermediate Barbell

Friday September 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Friday September 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Training & skills

3:00pm EDT

Learning Session: Tales from the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift with Kate Veronneau

Friday September 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Kate Veronneau, Zwift's Director of Women's Strategy and the driving force behind the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, shares behind-the-scenes stories from building the race that's reshaped women's professional cycling — from its origins in Zwift's pandemic-era virtual Tour de France to its record-breaking, 23-million-viewer debut in 2022.

Friday September 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Learning Session

3:00pm EDT

Strength for Endurance Athletes

Friday September 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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Ann Chisholm — endurance athlete and personal trainer at the intersection of strength and performance — leads this workshop designed for runners, cyclists, and anyone who wants their strength training to actually support the sport they love. Learn why strength work matters for endurance athletes, work through key movements with hands-on coaching, and leave with practical tools to take straight...
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Speakers

Ann Chisolm

Friday September 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Training & skills

3:00pm EDT

Pickleball - hosted by Empower Pickleball

Friday September 18, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Pickleball Courts at Velodrome

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Presented by Empower Pickleball, this is your chance to pick up a paddle and see what all the fuss is about. Whether you've never set foot on a court or you're already a little obsessed, come join your fellow attendees for some friendly competition and a whole lot of fun. No experience needed — just bring your competitive spirit and be ready to make some new friends.

Friday September 18, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pickleball Courts at Velodrome

Training & skills

4:00pm EDT

Learning Session: HRV 101 - Your Body's Built-In Recovery Tracker with Erin Ayala

Friday September 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Heart rate variability might sound technical, but it's one of the most powerful tools you have for understanding how your body is actually doing. Erin Ayala breaks down what HRV is, what it's telling you, and how to use it to train smarter, recover better, and stop guessing.

Speakers

Erin Ayala

Friday September 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Learning Session

4:30pm EDT

Rolling Dinner

Friday September 18, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

General

6:00pm EDT

Keynote: Kate Veronneau

Friday September 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Main Stage

Speakers

Kate Veronneau

Friday September 18, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Main Stage

Keynote

8:30am EDT

Morning Yoga Flow

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

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Start your morning right with a slow flow yoga session designed to wake up your body and ease you into the day. All levels welcome — no experience necessary.

Speakers

Lyn Benoit

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

Training & skills

9:30am EDT

Morning Welcome

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT

Main Stage

Day two is here — and we're so glad you're back. Come together with your fellow attendees, catch up on yesterday's highlights, and get excited for everything the day has in store.

Speakers

Sarah Bowen Shea

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
Main Stage

General

10:00am EDT

Intro to Barbell

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Try The Track

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Velodrome Track

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Lenita Anthony

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Velodrome Track

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Swimming Clinic

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Rodale Aquatic Center at Cedar Crest College

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Whether you're new to swimming or looking to shave time off your triathlon swim, this pool clinic led by Elizabeth Waterstraat and Marty Munson is designed to help you move through the water with more confidence and efficiency. You'll work on technique fundamentals with two coaches who deeply understand the specific demands of triathlon and open-water swimming.

Speakers

Elizabeth Waterstraat

Marty Munson

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Rodale Aquatic Center at Cedar Crest College

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Expo Open

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 6:30pm EDT

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 6:30pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

General

11:00am EDT

Feisty Live Podcast: Hit Play Not Pause - Menopause & Performance

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Limited Capacity seats available

Pull up a seat for a live recording of Hit Play Not Pause with host Selene Yeager — one of the most trusted voices in women's performance and menopause. This conversation goes beyond the basics, diving into what the science actually says about training, performance, and feeling your best through perimenopause and beyond.

Speakers

Selene Yeager

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Live podcast

11:00am EDT

Intermediate Barbell

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity full
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Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Training & skills

11:00am EDT

Rolling Lunch

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Grab lunch from the food trucks or concession available at the Velodrome

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

General

1:00pm EDT

Intro to Barbell

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Training & skills

1:00pm EDT

Run Skills Clinic

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Bob Rodale Fitness Park

Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers

Alison Freeman

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Bob Rodale Fitness Park

Training & skills

1:00pm EDT

Gravel Ride - multiple distance options available

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Hit the gravel with local ride leaders who know Pennsylvania's roads well. Three distances are available, so whether you're new to gravel or have plenty of miles under your belt, there's a route that fits. Come ready to explore some beautiful roads and ride with good company.

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

Training & skills

2:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast: TMI Tuesday hosted by Molly Hurford

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Limited Capacity seats available

Settle in for a live recording of TMI Tuesday with host Molly Hurford — the podcast where nothing is off limits and every question you've been too embarrassed to ask finally gets answered. Molly brings her signature warmth and humor to the conversations active women actually need to have, from bodies and boundaries to training and everything in between. Come ready to laugh, learn, and maybe...
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Speakers

Molly Hurford

Sarah Bowen Shea

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Live podcast

2:00pm EDT

Intermediate Barbell

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity full
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Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Training & skills

3:00pm EDT

Learning Session: Resilience & Identity After Injury with Annijke Wade

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

In 2021, Annijke Wade sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in a mountain biking accident — and was back on a bike three months later. In this session, Annijke shares her story of navigating identity, grief, and resilience as an athlete, and what it really looks like to return to the sport you love after everything changes. Whether you're recovering from injury, navigating a body that...
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Speakers

Annijke Wade

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Learning Session

3:00pm EDT

Strength for Endurance Athletes

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers

Ann Chisolm

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Training & skills

3:00pm EDT

Pickleball Tournament - hosted by Empower Pickleball

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Pickleball Courts at Velodrome

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Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pickleball Courts at Velodrome

Training & skills

4:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast: Girls Gone Gravel

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Limited Capacity seats available

Pull up a seat for a live recording of the Girls Gone Gravel podcast — your front row ticket to the conversations that have made the show a go-to for women who love riding on dirt. Come ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even be part of the episode.

Speakers

Kathryn Taylor

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Live podcast

4:30pm EDT

Rolling Dinner

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

General

6:00pm EDT

Panel: We're Better Together: A Conversation on Allyship

Saturday September 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Main Stage

Moderated by Elizabeth Allen, this panel brings together Marley Blonsky, Erina Ayala, and Annijke Wade for an honest conversation about what it really means to show up for others in sport and in life. From body inclusivity to adaptive athletics to access and representation, these three women have lived experience and hard-won perspective. Come ready to listen, reflect, and leave with a clearer...
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Speakers

Erin Ayala

Elizabeth Allen

Marley Blonksy

Annijke Wade

Saturday September 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Main Stage

Keynote

8:30am EDT

Morning Yoga Flow

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Start your morning right with a slow flow yoga session designed to wake up your body and ease you into the day. All levels welcome — no experience necessary.

Speakers

Molly Hurford

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

Training & skills

9:30am EDT

Morning Welcome

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT

Main Stage

Day Three — you made it, and we're so glad you’ve been a part of the action. Come together one last time with your fellow attendees as we kick off the final day of FeistyFest and make the most of every last minute together

Speakers

Sarah Bowen Shea

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
Main Stage

General

10:00am EDT

Intro to Barbell

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Pickleball Tournament - hosted by Empower Pickleball

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Pickleball Courts at Velodrome

Limited Capacity filling up

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Pickleball Courts at Velodrome

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Trail Running (hike if you like!)

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Trexler Nature Preserve

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Guided group runs through Trexler Nature Preserve led by local run leaders. Three distances available — including a walking option — so you can move at whatever pace feels right for you.

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Trexler Nature Preserve 5150 Game Preserve Rd. Schnecksville, Pennsylvania 18078

Training & skills

10:00am EDT

Expo Open

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

General

11:00am EDT

Intermediate Barbell

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Training & skills

11:00am EDT

Rolling Lunch

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Grab lunch from the food trucks or concession available at the Velodrome

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

General

1:00pm EDT

Learning Session: Tri Curious? Get the Basics Dialed with Alison Freeman

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Triathlon can feel overwhelming from the outside — the gear, the transitions, the training, the jargon. This session with USAT Level III coach Alison Freeman is designed to cut through the noise and give you the practical foundation you actually need to get started. Whether you've been tri-curious for years or just started wondering if you could do it, come with your questions and leave with a...
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Speakers

Alison Freeman

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Learning Session

1:00pm EDT

Intro to Barbell

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Training & skills

1:00pm EDT

Gravel Ride - multiple distance options available

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Valley Preferred Cycling Center

Training & skills

2:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast: AMR Back of the Pack Party

Sunday September 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Limited Capacity seats available

Grab a seat for another live recording of Another Mother Runner with host Sarah Bowen Shea. With guests, including Marty Munson, to talk about the party happening at the back of the pack in running races and triathlon!. Expect real talk, plenty of laughs, and the kind of conversation that makes you feel like you're gabbing with your best friends.

Speakers

Marty Munson

Sarah Bowen Shea

Sunday September 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Live podcast

2:00pm EDT

Intermediate Barbell

Sunday September 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Speakers

Cassi Niemann

Sunday September 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Training & skills

3:00pm EDT

Learning Session: The ins and outs of RED-S

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

RED-S — Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport — is one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood issues affecting active women, and this session breaks it all down. Learn what RED-S actually is, how to recognize the signs in yourself, and what to do about it.

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Learning Session

3:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast: Women's Performance

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Limited Capacity seats available

Erin Ayala hosts a live recording of the Women's Performance podcast, digging into stress, sport, and life balance — how athletes and active people manage pressure without burning out. This session helps you recognize the warning signs of overtraining and mental fatigue, and leaves you with practical, sustainable strategies (and permission to rest without guilt) for anyone juggling training with...
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Speakers

Erin Ayala

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Feisty Live Podcast Lounge

Live podcast

3:00pm EDT

Strength for Endurance Athletes