Chelsea is uniquely herself. She is a professional triathlete, wife and mom, guided by her two north stars: triathlon and family.

In this episode we talk about:

-staying grounded in the process even after achieving big goals, like winning the Ironman World Championships

-the massive team effort behind individual success

-balancing outcome and process goals

-consistency does not mean perfection

-reaching your peak post motherhood

-intentional gratitude

-life is more than athletics: win or lose, the world goes on

-dealing with mom guilt

Chelsea answered 2 listener questions:

How do you balance mom guilt with wanting to pursue your passions?

What is your advice to a working mom/ someone with a full-time job also looking to train and race at a high level?

Follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseasodaro and For The Long Run @forthelrpod

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