In this engaging conversation, Coach Pennie speaks with Lucinda Livingstone, a queer coach, nutritionist and leisurely hybrid athlete, about their journey through marathon training, overcoming injuries, and navigating competitive sports as a non-binary human.

Lucinda shares their experiences with injury recovery, the importance of setting realistic goals, and the joy of being a hybrid athlete who enjoys various fitness modalities without the pressure of trying to win anything.

Lucinda and Pennie discuss the evolving landscape of gender categories in sports; they explore the accessibility of running for trans athletes compared to functional fitness competitions like CrossFit and Hyrox; and they share tips for overcoming gym anxiety.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lucinda Livingstone

03:04 Overcoming Injury and Marathon Experience

06:02 Injury Management and Resilience in Sports

08:54 Expectations and Goal Setting in Marathon Training

11:51 The Concept of Leisurely Hybrid Athlete

14:52 Navigating Competitive Sports as a Trans Person

24:19 Navigating Gender Categories in Sports

28:00 The Accessibility of Running for Trans Athletes

29:30 Overcoming Gym Intimidation for Queer Individuals

42:39 Embracing Failure and Self-Compassion