Purple Patch Podcast

38 Anna Hertel - Losing Triathlon and Gaining Perspective


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 At just 34 years of age, Anna Hertel will likely never compete at another IRONMAN.  Five years ago, that concept would’ve been devastating and unimaginable because, like a lot of people, triathlon was her identity.

Anna’s story is one of growth; growth as a human even in the midst of overwhelming adversity, which has come hard and fast in all facets of her life.

This is also a story of finding your place within endurance sports even when the sport you love must cease.

What has emerged from the chaos is a mature and patient mindset - a mindset filled with purpose and gratitude and her lessons resonate universally:

  • Stop being in a hurry
  • Meet your body where it’s at - not where you think it’s at
  • Check your internal health and journal your personal progress; not just the data
  • Don’t take yourself too seriously

And, as Matt Dixon says, “Keep the sport fun. Give yourself permission to enjoy it. Training is super, but it isn’t YOU.”

What a powerful evolution, indeed.

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:00-:20  Purple Patch Weekly Intro

:22-3:30 Matt's Introduction to the Podcast and Preview

3:45-7:30 Word of the Week - "All In"

7:40-58:30 Anna Hertel Interview

58:30-1:04:25 Athlete Questions of the Week - Heat Acclimation

1:04:30-1:06:27 Matt Dixon's Lessons of the Week

 

Click Here for Matt's article on Sauna Protocols

 

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