Chrissie Wellington: Truly fierce - The undefeated Queen of Ironman

Four time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington joins us on the podcast this week. It's such a fantastic, authentic chat. We find out how she really felt when she wasn't on Ironman's 2020 list of 'fiercest female competitors' in Kona and why she believes her career only lasted for 5 years. It's an interview full of wisdom, life lessons and Chrissie style inspiration. We talk about: 08:06 How she thinks she would have dealt with things in 2020 if she was still an athlete 28:05 How she felt about not being included on Ironman's list of the 'fiercest female competitors' I want to feel that my racing meant something and it wasn't just a really selfish pursuit that gratified me, that it meant something to me and to Ironman. 36:45 We get some life lessons about big transitions in life and why you shouldn't be afraid of having a void or scared of failure. 45:35 What she doesn't miss about racing 48:00 Why she believes she only lasted for 5 years as a full-time athlete 53:00 Why she isn't worried about doing 4 hour rides or running at 4min/km any more. Find out more about this week's guest - Chrissie Wellington Chrissie Wellington Twitter Chrissie Wellington website Chrissie Wellington's book: A life Without Limits Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices