In this inspiring episode of the Tri This podcast, Dr. Kristin Lauritzen sits down with elite athlete and coach Tia Wright to explore her incredible evolution from the high-intensity world of CrossFit to the demanding endurance arena of Ironman triathlon. Tia shares how her background in CrossFit shaped her mindset, strength, and discipline, and how she transitioned that foundation into long-course triathlon with purpose and passion. Dr. Lauritzen and Tia dive into training adaptations, the mental shift required for endurance sports, fueling strategies, recovery, and what it takes to chase big goals while staying healthy and grounded. Whether you're a CrossFit athlete curious about endurance training, a triathlete looking for performance insights, or someone who loves stories of reinvention and resilience, this episode brings relatable lessons, actionable takeaways, and a motivational push to pursue what’s next. Tune in to hear how Tia Wright continues redefining what’s possible—from the box to the Ironman finish line—and how you can apply her mindset and strategies to your own training journey.
Tia has been a coach for over 12 years and an athlete her whole life. She competed in Volleyball up to the collegiate level and that's when she found CrossFit. We discuss Tia's journey into CrossFit and the lessons she learned along the way that she now shares with the athletes she coaches. We also talk about her dabbling in triathlon and many of the crossovers between the two sports.
Tri This, hosted by Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen, is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1750 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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Recorded: February 7, 2022
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