Irevette van Zyl makes being a professional athlete look easy, but behind the fierce “race face” is a lifetime of passion and perseverance. 

Of course she has been gifted with the kind of talent that most of can only dream of but the road to success has had a few bumps along the way. 

In this episode we take a glance into the world of a professional athlete, world record holder and Olympian; over and above those title, she also holds those of mother, wife and primary school athletics coach. Staying on top of her game is a juggling act of note but she does it with a smile on her face, spring in her step and blazing fire in her heart.

Key take home points in this episode include:

• Overcoming setbacks.
• Managing mileage after injury and the power of cross-training.
• The confidence that comes from having a strong connection with your body.
• How passion is the secret to success. 

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