She hated PE class — Now Olga is faster than most men at Ironman 70.3

She avoided PE class her entire school life. Now she runs 1:23 half marathons and finished top 20 women at Ironman 70.3 Kraków — faster than most men on the bike. Meet Olga — an IT professional from Kraków who transformed from zero athletic background to elite-level triathlon in just 8 years. In this episode, we cover: • How she went from hating exercise to completing her first Olympic triathlon • The 3-year plateau that almost made her quit — and what finally changed • Why she runs LESS than you'd expect (and why that's the secret) • Balancing 2 workouts per day with a full-time IT career • Why only 20% of triathletes are women — and advice for those starting out • The mental lessons sport teaches about humility, discipline, and acceptance Whether you're just starting your journey or stuck in a plateau, Olga's story proves that consistency beats talent — and it's never too late to begin. 🎧 Rate & follow Tri2Thrive to catch the next episode!