Caroline Carter, a professional triathlete and social media influencer, discusses her journey in triathlon, her recent engagement, and her experiences as a pro athlete. She shares the challenges of balancing training, work, and social media, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of being a pro triathlete. Join the WYFTY Community via Patreon at www.patreon.com/whereyourfeettakeyoupodcast In this part of the conversation, Carolyn and Kayla discuss dealing with negative comments on social media, finding joy and smiling during races, addressing nutrition issues, what triathlon needs, the passion and goals in triathlon, and the challenges of sponsorships and branding. The conversation explores the need for more transparency and support in the professional field of triathlon, particularly for women. It highlights the challenges of transitioning from amateur to professional and the financial difficulties faced by athletes. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of providing education, assistance, and structure to help athletes succeed. The chapter concludes with advice for individuals interested in getting into triathlon and a reflection on what the past self would benefit from knowing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Engagement 01:00 Caroline's Engagement 03:10 Balancing Triathlon, Work, and Social Media 08:06 Transitioning to the Pro Field 11:19 Changing Coaches for Better Training 17:14 Challenges and Perks of Being a Pro Triathlete 20:36 Creating Engaging Social Media Content 23:57 Dealing with Trolls and Negativity 27:23 Dealing with Negative Comments on Social Media 29:04 Finding Joy and Smiling During Races 32:09 Addressing Nutrition Issues 35:14 What Triathlon Needs 39:52 The Passion and Goals in Triathlon 42:21 Goals for 2024 46:52 Challenges of Sponsorships and Branding 54:46 Transparency and Support in the Professional Field 55:52 The Challenges of Transitioning to the Professional Field 56:22 The Need for Transparency and Structure in Triathlon 57:01 The Financial Challenges of Racing 58:59 Advice for Getting into Triathlon 01:01:26 Advice for the Past Self
