Resilience in Recovery: Laura Siddall's Triathlon Comeback

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In this episode of the Not Quite Pod, professional triathlete Laura Siddall shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a professional athlete. She discusses the challenges of transitioning to a full-time sports career, the realities of sponsorship and prize money in triathlon, and the importance of visibility for women's and para sports. Laura emphasizes the need for more media coverage and support for lesser-known sports and athletes, advocating for equal opportunities and recognition in the sporting world. In this conversation, Charlie Randell and Laura Siddall explore various themes surrounding sports, particularly focusing on the Paralympics, mental resilience in endurance sports, cultural differences in sports ethos, and the challenges of navigating injuries. They discuss the evolution of the Paralympics, the importance of mental strategies in endurance racing, and share personal experiences from their athletic journeys. The conversation also touches on the cultural attitudes towards sports in different countries and the significance of fostering a supportive environment for athletes, especially during recovery from injuries.

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:30 Getting Serious with Sport

00:11:09 Moving Country

00:15:30 How Is Running a Job?

00:20:34 How Much Do Runners Make?

00:23:28 The Future of Women in Sport

00:26:43 Paralympics and 2012

00:30:50 Paralympics 2012

00:34:51 The Mentality of Endurance Sports

00:41:17 Visualising the Course

00:44:04 US and Aussies vs. UK on Sports

00:52:36 Injury in Sport