Building Toward 2026: Katie Pegg on Training, Mindset, and Mentorship

Fresh off a career-defining season that included a third-place finish at the World Championships, Katie Pegg shares what made the moment feel different. She explains how calm replaced nerves, how preparation paid off, and how a personal best throw reshaped her expectations of herself on the world stage.The conversation explores Katie’s upcoming move to Victoria, British Columbia, where she will continue training under coach Jody Langley following Langley’s new role with Athletics Canada. Katie speaks openly about the importance of trust, communication, and long-term athlete–coach relationships in high-performance sport.Katie also breaks down the differences between indoor and outdoor shot put, including surface changes, competition structures, and the mental challenge of competing against open athletes indoors versus para athletes outdoors. Her athletic background in football adds another layer to the discussion, highlighting her love of physicality, strength, and technical growth.Looking ahead to 2026, Katie outlines her goals around technical consistency, strength development, and becoming more involved in mentorship and coaching. The episode closes with a rapid-fire segment that offers a lighter look at her routines, music, and motivation. Follow Para Sport Nation on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.