The Reinvention Project
We are your midlife mentors helping you find your favourite version of you because it's never too late to start something new or completely change your life. We talk all things mindset, fitness, weight loss, starting over, juggling health, happiness, careers, families, you name it, we've got a story to tell.
The Reinvention Project
Break a Leg
In this episode, Emma shares her experience of training for a 70.3 triathlon while dealing with a broken leg. They explore the importance of mindset, the realities of endurance sports, and the lessons learned from pushing oneself beyond limits. Emma shares her candid reflections on the race day experience, the emotional toll of injury, and the recovery process, emphasizing the need for self-care and listening to one's body.
Takeaways
- Mindset is an incredible super power
- Injuries can be part of the journey
- Listening to your body is crucial
- Pushing through pain can lead to setbacks
- Community support can be a game changer
- Embrace the journey, not just the destination
- Recovery is a process that takes time
- Learn from mistakes to improve future performance
- Celebrate small victories along the way
Chapters
00:00 - Chit Chat
03:45 - Emma's Journey to the 70.3
06:40 - The Build-Up to the Race
09:23 - Injury and Ignoring Warning Signs
12:37 - The Race Day Experience
18:17 - Post-Race Reflections and Recovery
24:06 - Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
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