Smurf & Smurfette Tri

Sarah Thomas - First Year Pro


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The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests.

Our second podcast for the year is a returning guest, but this time it's a much different conversation! Last time we spoke to Sarah Thomas, she was a elite age grouper winning Ironman age group races. This time, she has just finished her first year as a pro triathlete. We talk with Sarah about;

  • The trials and tribulations she faced in 2021 including a relationships breakdown, tough racing and a change in coach
  • The tough moments and the decision to race pro in 2021
  • How training and racing as a pro has been different from training and racing as an age grouper
  • Her first pro Ironman event at her home Ironman course, Ironman Cairns
  • Her reflections and learnings from this experience 
  • Lining up at Sunshine Coast 70.3 and Hervey Bay 100 against some of Australia's best long course triathletes
  • Her experiences in her second pro Ironman race at Ironman Western Australia
  • The emotions of crossing the IMWA finish line second overall and securing her first ever pro podium
  • A switch of coach and tri squad for 2022
  • What lies ahead for Sarah in 2022


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