Professional Triathlete Katie Treston-Torney makes her Happy Hour co-host debut! Katie tells us about her life as a professional triathlete, Physician Assistant, professor, mom, and huge fan of the sport! We chat about her first pro race (the stress! the camaraderie!), share New Year resolutions, and her race plans for 2026!
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Takeaways
- Transition from age grouper to pro
- Community and camaraderie in pro-women racing pressure of racing as a pro
- Impact of sponsor requirements on racing decisions
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Origins
- 05:06 Katie Treston-Torney: Introduction and Three Buckets of Life
- 15:01 New Year's Plans and Transition from Age Grouper to Pro
- 25:11 Racing as a Pro and Community in Pro-Women Racing
- 30:01 The Pressure of Racing as a Pro
- 36:34 Finding Joy in Racing
- 42:44 Excitement for the 2026 Season
- 49:34 Social Media and Sponsorship
- 56:00 New Year's Resolutions
