Episode 17 - Amanda McCaig - Ironman Triathlon Finisher

Today I talk to Amanda McCaig who is an Ironman Triathlon finisher! Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and then a full marathon. With me training at the moment to do a half ironman this summer then a full ironman next year I couldn't wait to speak to Amanda. When I originally asked Amanda to do the podcast I wasn't aware of her background or story. I was already inspired by her achievments but when we done the pod and she opened up I was absolutely amazed! An incredible story. Amanda had hip problems when she was younger and got told she wouldn't be able to do any sports never mind an Ironman Triathlon, had to overcome a number of bad injuries and also opens up about an eating disorder she has worked at to overcome. She also isn't stopping at Ironman, Amanda is doing Celtman which she explains on the pod, insane! An epic story and a great conversation. Thanks so much to Amanda for coming on and doing the pod, enjoy folks! Podcast Breakdown 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - How Amanda got into fitness & Training 3:58 - How Amanda got into Ironman 7:18 - First triathlon experience’s 13:20 - Amanda talks about her injury problems in the lead up to her 1st Ironman 15:25 - Did it cross Amanda’s mind to quit at any point and what got her through it 18:05 - Amanda talks about open water swimming 22:35 - We talk about the nutrition and fuelling aspect of triathlon 33:19 - Amanda opens up about her issues with anorexia + bulimia and how training has helped her deal with this 36:27 - How were the days leading up to the Ironman event 42:35 - Amanda talks about the Ironman event itself 1:06:30 - Why Amanda chooses to do endurance sports - so prove people wrong and inspire 1:07:30 - Post Ironman and Celtman 1:21:20 - What Amanda would tell anyone who doubts themselves