Ep. 146: Pedaling with a Purpose with USA Track Cyclist McKenna McKee

McKenna McKee is a 16-time National Champion in sprint cycling, she is an Olympic hopeful for Team USA, and she is also in school to become a nurse.  She is an impressive young woman and her accomplishments are notable.  What makes it even more impressive is that she was diagnosed with diabetes at age 6.

Or does it?   Does the diagnosis make it harder for her to be an elite athlete or did it actually help?   Because of the diagnosis, she learned to eat right and fuel her body at a time in her life when most of her classmates at whatever and whenever.  It also taught here that focusing on excuses does translate to results.  With the right attitude, she was able to take something that happened TO her and turn it into something that happened FOR her.   

You and your athlete may not be facing a chronic health issue, but you are likely facing some sort of scenario that could be seen as a disadvantage.   Forging Mettle is about not only facing that disadvantage, but also turning it around.  McKenna has done that and is on her way to being an Olympian for the United States of America.   

Along the way, she has become an advocate for athletes competing with diabetes.  As a member of Team Novo Nordisk, she races to inspire, educate, and empower athletes who face the same struggles.  Check out the episode to learn more about her journey and purpose.       

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