Carolyn Smith - From Gold Medals to Coaching: Carolyn’s Inspiring Story

Also available to view on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKw1-hbRSfGA7IjvRawczTJjMM4DuQFiK&si=4tITCL6Dg2l6b0ieIn this episode of Masters on the Move, we sit down with Carolyn Smith, one of Northland’s most respected athletes and coaches, whose life has been dedicated to the sport of athletics.From her own days competing at a high level to her many years of coaching with Athletics New Zealand, Carolyn has seen every side of the sport — the triumphs, the challenges, and the moments that make it all worthwhile. She shares stories from her competitive years, the transition to coaching, and the joy of seeing her athletes grow and succeed — including guiding the Whangārei Girls’ High School relay team to a national title.Carolyn talks about what keeps her motivated, the lessons she’s learned through decades of involvement in athletics, and how she continues to foster confidence and passion in others.It’s an inspiring conversation with someone who truly embodies what it means to stay active, stay connected, and keep moving — at every stage of life.Some of Carolyn’s Coaching Achievements:400m Representative to the World U18 Track and field champs Morocco New Zealand senior and junior boys 400m medalistNew Zealand Secondary schools junior boys 100m gold medalNorth island junior boys 1500m and 3km titles , and bronze medalsNZ Secondary schools Girls 1500m senior silver medalNumerous secondary school kids to Auckland track, road, triathlon, cross country titlesPlus age group winners Auckland marathonSome of Carolyns Running Achievements:Silver medal age group World Cross Country champs Perth 2016Silver medal age group World Duathlon Champs in Spain 2011Multiple New Zealand age group road, cross country and marathon titles over many years!Silver medal age group World Long Distance duathlon champs in Zofingen, Switzerland 200912 or so full marathons best of 3.02 at 41years oldGet in contact and follow us - Send in your questions, show suggestions and comments (good or bad) to:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/17EN4yrAqp/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.instagram.com/motmpod?igsh=MW8yamF4cHBkZWpxZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qremail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.