213 | Carolyn Carter the LA Triathlete | Plus LA Medal controversy, Charity Bibs, Myrtle Beach Highlights and Alligators

On this episode we welcome Carolyn Carter (12:22), the LA Triathlete to the podfam. Join us as we explore her journey from her Ohio roots to becoming a pro triathlete in LA. Discover insights on training, racing, and balancing life with multiple sports, along with fun stories from marathons and wild weather adventures. Carolyn shares her thoughts on the importance of community and inclusivity in the sport and how she uses her vibrant social community she build to share her love for the sport. Plus, insights on race day mishaps and how to stay motivated in triathlon. During the tros Six Star Erika recaps her trip to Myrtle Beach for the Myrtle Beach Marathon where she ran into many podfam including Jennifer and Wyatt plus drinking out of a boot. In the outro we share our opinions on the LA Marathon mile 18 Medal controversy, the finish of the Women's Half Marathon Championships and Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Runner bibs and much more!  Chapters00:00 Intro and Myrtle Beach Trip Highlights12:22 Carolyn Carter the LA Triathlete17:40 Growing Up in Ohio: A Swimmer's Journey23:57 Transitioning from Swimming to Triathlon36:29 First Triathlon Experiences: The Journey Begins41:21 Transitioning to LA: New Beginnings43:49 The Road to Pro: Challenges and Triumphs53:13 Creating a Welcoming Community in Triathlon58:55 Fashion and Visibility in Sports01:08:24 Opportunities in the LA Sports Scene01:12:58 Hot Takes on Triathlons01:14:27 The Power of Music in Training01:17:49 Going Off Course: The Podcast Journey01:26:24 Upcoming Races and Future Goals01:33:07 The Outro01:37:57 The Controversy of Charity Runners01:45:29 The LA Marathon Medal Debate01:50:10 USTAF Half Marathon Championship Incident01:56:09 Finish Line, See ya next weekCarolyn's InstagramGoing Off Course PodcastMy Race TattsMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!