NCAA Triathlon, Speed, and Confidence with TTL Development Team Athlete Lydia Russell

This week, we’re joined by TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell to talk about her transition from NCAA collegiate triathlon to the professional 70.3 scene. The first half of the episode is all about Lydia—her growth, challenges, and fast start to pro racing—while the second half shifts into our usual listener-submitted questions.With Lydia:Her fastest run split in St. GeorgeHow much potential she feels she still hasThe scariest part of racing as a 70.3 proWhat the NCAA triathlon experience was likeAdversities she’s faced in both college and pro triathlon as a womanAs the Tripod:How we maintain a healthy relationship with "hurt" and "pain" in training and racingDoes Paula’s training shift for T100 racing vs. 70.3?An update on Nick’s flip turn journeyHow Eric’s new elbow injury affects his goals for the seasonWhy experiencing the bad helps us appreciate the goodA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast