In this of the Buying Local podcast, your host Mike Nelson interviews Katie Tansey, an entrepreneur and nutrition coach, about her journey from corporate HR to Ironman races and founding Savage Sundays. Listen in as they explore her endurance athletic experiences and the community-driven, scalable fitness initiative promoting type-two fun.

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0:00 Introducing Katie Tansey

0:09 Discusses multifaceted career

1:30 Post-COVID career pivot

2:45 Losing social connections

4:27 Social media limitations

5:31 2024 wellness goals

6:45 Savage Sundays origins

8:33 Ironman athletic background

9:27 Triathlon journey begins

11:45 Overcoming swim panic

13:28 Ironman training commitment

17:44 Marathon des Sables

30:27 Defining Savage Sundays

34:38 Community fitness benefits

47:35 Farmer’s carry workout