# Episode 6 - Two Retired Pro's

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Podcast: [Uncomfortable Triathlon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uncomfortable-triathlon-7655627)
Published: 2026-02-22T21:30:37+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2491

## Resource

The podcast episode delves into the challenges and frustrations of being a professional athlete, particularly in dealing with illness and its impact on training and racing. Both speakers share their experiences of illness, recovery, and the difficulties of maintaining peak performance while facing health setbacks. The conversation covers topics related to navigating relationship challenges, finding opportunity in setbacks, the importance of timing in racing, emotional resilience in triathlon, dealing with adversity in race preparation, and race updates and shoutouts. Takeaways The challenges of being a professional athlete extend beyond physical training and performance, as illness can significantly impact an athlete's career and income. Recovery from illness requires careful planning and a mindful approach to training, with a focus on long-term health and performance. Navigating relationship challenges in the context of a busy racing schedule Finding opportunity in setbacks and maintaining emotional resilience in triathlon Chapters 00:00 The Lows of Being a Professional Athlete 10:47 Dealing with Illness and Training Challenges 20:14 Recovery and Future Training Plans 25:27 Finding Opportunity in Setbacks 31:08 Emotional Resilience in Triathlon 38:04 Race Updates and Shoutouts

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