Marty Smith is heading to Nice in a week to compete at the IronMan World Championships  in the 65-69 Age Group. This is not her first rodeo. Marty has participated in 4 IronMan World Championships, including last year. She has also qualified for and competed in 2 IronMan 70.3 World Championships. Her slowest full IronMan time was 14:52 in her first World Championship in 2013, over a decade ago and before discovering VESPA and the VESPA developed OFM Protocols.

Like all our stories, Marty’s road to the World Championships is so much more than all things triathlon. Marty shares her incredible journey of recovery, her transition from addiction to athleticism, and how embracing OFM and using VESPA have been game-changers for her performance and longevity in endurance sports.

Discussion Points:

Marty’s Background: Overcoming Addiction through Athleticism

• Marty shares her personal story of addiction beginning with food addiction at a young age then segueing into alcohol and drug addiction in adolescence and adulthood.

Introduction to Endurance Sports

• How Marty transitioned from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one.

The Role of Diet and Nutrition:

• Marty discusses how her shift to OFM, by timing the balance of carbohydrate restriction with “Strategic” Carbs and using VESPA, allowed her to make the fundamental shift back to using body fat as fuel 

Marty’s Ironman Success:

• Competing in 10 Ironmans, including three appearances at the Kona World Championships and now heading to Nice.

Training and Recovery Insights:

• How Marty maintains high levels of training and performance without traditional rest days.

Living Life on Her Terms:

• Marty reflects on her experiences as a nurse which culminated in hospice care.

Advice for Aspiring Athletes:

• Marty emphasizes that it's never too late to start living a healthier, more active life.

Marty Smith is another powerful example of how it's possible to not only  turn your life around at any age but achieve the extraordinary. Her journey from addiction to becoming a top competitor in her age group at Ironman events inspires and educates. . . and, as discussed in the podcast, it begins with getting down to the basics. One of those basics is your foundational physiology which is precisely what the OFM Metabolic Reset does; re-establish your native metabolism which uses body fat as the primary aerobic energy source. 

This episode is not just for Triathletes. For anyone seriously considering making positive lifestyle changes this podcast is a must listen because Marty’s journey can be anyone’s journey. Please share with your friends and family.