In this episode, I'm joined by Jamie Dismuke, a world champion triathlete who opens up about her journey from dealing with PTSD as a paramedic in Boston to becoming a passionate triathlete. Jamie shares her origins in Boston, how she started in triathlons, and her first experience with a sprint triathlon as a way to manage work-related stress. She also delves into her transition to competing in a full Ironman, the challenges she faced, and her strategies for overcoming them. Jamie discusses her relationship with swimming, the differences between pool and open water swimming, and the role of sports in building confidence. Additionally, Jamie talks about her experience with coaches, her partnership with Varlo, and her future plans, including aiming for the USA team for Abu Dhabi and qualifying for Kona. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and an undying passion for triathlons.

00:00 Journey to Becoming a Triathlete

01:20 First Triathlon Experience

03:59 Challenges of Open Water Swimming

07:58 From Sprint to Ironman

09:11 Training for the Ironman

12:19 Overcoming Race Day Obstacles

16:17 The Role of Coaches and Mentors

20:58 Partnerships and Personal Life

29:32 Future Goals and Reflections

31:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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