Embracing the Beautiful Struggle

This week, we’re joined by TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell to talk about her transition from NCAA collegiate triathlon to the professional 70.3 scene. The first half of the episode is all about Lydia—her growth, challenges, and fast start to pro racing—while the second half shifts into our usual listener-submitted questions.

With Lydia:

• Her fastest run split in St. George
• How much potential she feels she still has
• The scariest part of racing as a 70.3 pro
• What the NCAA triathlon experience was like
• Adversities she’s faced in both college and pro triathlon as a woman

As the Tripod:

• How we maintain a healthy relationship with "hurt" and "pain" in training and racing
• Does Paula’s training shift for T100 racing vs. 70.3?
• An update on Nick’s flip turn journey
• How Eric’s new elbow injury affects his goals for the season
• Why experiencing the bad helps us appreciate the good

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