018: Chrissie Wellington on becoming four time World Ironman Champion

Chrissie Wellington OBE four time World Ironman Triathlon Champion and holder of the three world ironman records shares her experiences of performing at the top end of world triathlon.

In this interview Chrissie shares her journey into becoming professional, what it was like on the start line, during the races and crossing the finish line. Importantly Chrissie talks about what becoming World Champion meant to her and how she utilised it for greater good. Chrissie is a powerful, soulful and inspirational person with an infectious enthusiasm. But equally she is deeply thoughtful, considerate and hopeful about how she approaches life and her legacy. 

Show notes

Early beginnings in sport, driven, determined a perfectionist but channelled.

Trying out triathlon

A dislike for mediocrity!

Be brave enough to explore your talents

Physical environment, financial support, medical support combined with drive and agency create what is needed to succeed

No expectation or pressure for the first World Ironman attempt

Late qualification, accommodation half way up the volcano, a broken pedal - not the perfect prep but racing with no expectation.

Goal setting focus on process rather than victory

"Chrissie you're going to win this!"

A sense of euphoria

The process of an ironman equates to the rollercoaster of life: extreme highs and lows

The importance and the power of sport to create change

Rabbit in the headlights

Withdrawal from an Ironman due to illness

2011 bike accident led to 'just a flesh wound' and the freedom to race

Giving everything and being capable of overcoming more than Chrissie ever believed she could

Characteristics and traits

What's next…family, Parkrun, public speaking and ambassador for a range of companies

Ultra running!

Raising a passionate, effervescent, confident, empathetic and adventurous child

Making mistakes & being emotional showing our imperfect selves

80 year old self advice: you are capable of so much more than you think. To strive, to keep reaching and to be kind to your self

Find out more about Chrissie: Twitter @chrissiesmiles www.chrissiewellington.org Books A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey To The Finish Line: A World Champions Triathlete's Guide To You Perfect Race

 

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