March 08, 2024

Episode 38: Pro Files: Lara Gruden on her Pro Journey, becoming a Mom and Insights into T100 in Miami and her Partner Sam Long's Race Goals.

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In this podcast episode, pro-triathlete Laura Gruden shares her journey in the sport, her transition to becoming a mother, and how she balances motherhood with training.

She talks about how she discovered triathlon and quickly fell in love with the sport. Laura discusses her experience racing in different distances and her preference for the tactics of the draft legal ITU racing. She also shares her postpartum plans and the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom while supporting her partner Sam Long's career as a professional triathlete.

In this conversation, Lara Gruden provides insights into the T100 Miami race course and shares her thoughts on supporting her partner, Sam, in his racing endeavors. They discuss the technical challenges of the course, including the bike course's sharp turns and the hot and humid conditions. They touch on race strategy and tactics, as well as the use of the Race Ranger system for drafting. Lara shares Sam's mentality and focus on his own performance rather than worrying about other competitors. They also discuss the upcoming races and the excitement of high-level racing.

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