IRONMAN Wales: "Proving My Own Self-Worth" | Ep 464

Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

This week Coach Rob chats to Team Oxygenaddict Tullia Turner about her successful full-distance debut at IRONMAN Wales.

Tullia's story is one that many listeners will resonate with, as you hear how she used triathlon as a force for good when she was in a tough place mentally.

Rob and Tullia chat about:

• How Tullia's personal struggles motivated her towards IRONMAN glory...

• Her challenging historical relationship with food and exercise...

• How she managed her training around a busy, stressful work life as a teacher...

• Adapting to training LESS but in a MORE effective way with Team Oxygenaddict compared to when she was self-coached...

• Dealing with imposter syndrome and being one of a small number of female entrants...

• The feeling of standing on the startline and knowing it's one of the most special moments in your life...

• The importance of "protecting the second half of the run"...

• The feeling of getting off the bike KNOWING you're going to be an IRONMAN...

• The mental boost of passing 500+ people on the run thanks to a brilliantly executed race strategy...

• Reflecting on the personal growth and immense self-pride that IRONMAN has enabled...

• The importance of recovery in Tullia's progress and preparation...

• The purity of a motivation like proving something to yourself rather than racing the clock or other athletes.

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