In this episode of the Tri This Podcast, Dr. Kristin Lauritzen dives deep into racing setbacks and how athletes can navigate them with resilience and strategy. Whether it’s a disappointing race result, unexpected injuries, or training interruptions, setbacks are an inevitable part of any triathlete’s journey. Dr. Lauritzen shares practical tips on mental recovery, goal adjustment, and maintaining motivation to come back stronger. Listeners will gain insights into handling both physical and emotional challenges, setting realistic expectations, and turning obstacles into growth opportunities. Perfect for triathletes, endurance athletes, and anyone passionate about racing and personal improvement, this episode provides guidance on staying positive, building resilience, and preparing for future races.
Kirstin offers another perspective on how the GI tract can work for you, or against you. We first get to hear how training is going for her with two weeks to go to Half Ironman Indian Wells. Kirstin tells us about a very cold swim in preparation for the cold water on race day - sometimes it's just doing what it takes, although arguably 51 degrees is pushing those limits a bit far! Kirstin then takes us back to her summer of races and finally opens up and discusses the health issues she experienced after she suffered from heat stress during races. It caused a wreck of inflammation and she wasn't sure she'd even be able to race Indian Wells in December. But she applied the plan she set herself up and carefully eased back into training. The question is now—is she feeling prepared for race day‽
Recorded: November 22, 2021
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