triathlon

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A Year of endurance events helps Meagan ‘climb out of dark hole’

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A Year of endurance events helps Meagan ‘climb out of dark hole’

After several epic life challenges, Meagan set herself an inspiring goal of #8in18  – to compete in an event in every state and territory of Australia in 2018.   Here she shares what she learnt from the challenge and the final event - Ironman Busselton, Western Australia - and how she’s been keeping busy this year.

The reason #8in18 came about was that I fell into a world of depression and then anxiety, following a relationship breakup, a divorce and a number of health issues.  The only way I was going to climb out of that dark hole was by pulling myself out of it ... so I set the goal!! 

Keep it Simple: Learnings from the Brownlees

Keep it Simple: Learnings from the Brownlees

Outside of running, I have an interest in triathlon.  Yes, I know it includes running, but its only a third of the whole package.  Having trained as a triathlete and having a triathlon coach has in turn taught me a lot about my own running, particularly in the areas of overall aerobic fitness, recovery and balancing a hectic training schedule.  

Two of the most prominent triathletes on a global stage over the past 10 years are actually brothers, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee. 

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What would you ask an athlete you admire?

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What would you ask an athlete you admire?

I’ve often wondered if I was stuck in an elevator with an athlete that I really admired, what would I ask them? 

Recreational athletes are often fascinated by the habits and lives of elites and professional athletes.  How many hours do they train?  Do they do strength training?  Who are their idols?  What do they eat?  Do they drink alcohol?

It’s not very often you get the opportunity to chat to these people and ask these types of questions, so when Vanessa Murray, a former-professional Ironman triathlete from New Zealand agreed to sit down and chat with me over a juicy burger in Albert Park, I was really excited to try and de-mystify a few things...