The Learning Curve with Kat Krosch

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Female Athlete Diaries, host Kirsty Sheehan interviews Kat Krosch, a physiotherapist and triahtlon coach specialising in running and cycling biomechanics and injury prevention. Kat shares her journey from starting triathlon in 2012 to becoming a professional triathlete, despite numerous challenges including stress fractures, the COVID period and managing full time work. She discusses her decision to relinquish her pro license, her experiences with inequities in prize money, overtraining, and the impact of relative energy deficiency. One of the key takeaways from this episode is clear communication with your coach and having the confidence to advocate for yourself when you know things aren't right with your training. Kat also highlights her initiatives to increase female participation in endurance sports and her ongoing passion for coaching.00:00 Introduction to Female Athlete Diaries00:27 Meet Kat Krosch: Physiotherapist and Triathlete01:14 Kat's Journey into Triathlon02:01 From Army to Triathlon05:54 First Triathlon Experiences07:22 Transition to Longer Distances10:45 Pursuing Professional Status14:10 COVID-19 and Career Shifts20:42 Coaching and Core 4 Endurance24:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Professional Racing33:11 Highs and Lows of Intense Training35:16 Overtraining and Stress Fractures36:43 The Impact of Training Age and Gender Differences39:45 Communicating with Coaches and Self-Advocacy43:58 Mental and Physical Challenges of Injuries51:40 Navigating RED-S and Menstrual Health57:14 Transitioning from Pro Racing to Coaching01:05:53 Future Plans and ReflectionsTo contact Kat and Core 4 Endurance: https://core4endurance.com.au/contact/Current initiatives include an Introduction to Crit Racing for women.