164. Chronic Fatigue, Ironman Training + Inner Voice

Today we are joined by World Champs qualified ironman triathlete, triathlon coach, physiotherapist and ex-professional swimmer for Scottland, Sally Wood.

Sally is not only an incredible and well esteemed athlete, she's also a passionate coach and experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a wealth of knowledge around training principals for endurance, performance and injury prevention.

This episode covers Sallys upbringing as a swimmer, transition into college life in the States as she studied and swam full time and her life following, loss of identity and how she re-found purpose through her lead up to her first Ironman Triathlon.

Sally went through a long period of unexplained fatigue following her first ironman which not only impacted her ability to train but also socialise, work and perform her day to day functions. Sally talks in detail about how she managed this and sort the help to eventually get back to normal life. There wasn't any quick fixes or supplements, Sal talks in detail on this. It was fascinating insight into living with an invisible illness and the impact that our inner voice has on our performance and mental wellbeing.

Sally gives some really valuable advice on balancing training discipline with space for recovery and listening to your body. A very challenging thing for anyone who thrives on hard work and athletic achievement.

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