Chelsea Sodaro - Overcoming Injuries and Challenges | PILLAR Podcast

In this episode Chelsea discusses her background as a runner and her transition to triathlon. She shares her early experiences in running, including the pressure she felt as a young athlete and the challenges she faced in finding the right training environment. Chelsea highlights the importance of finding the right balance between training partners and coaching. She also mentions her successful running career, including her personal best times in various distances. Chelsea reflects on the realities of pregnancy and postpartum recovery as an athlete and the challenges she faced after winning Kona. She emphasises the need to enjoy the journey and focus on the opinions of those who truly matter. Chelsea also mentions her favourite micronutrients from PILLAR Performance: Triple Mag and Ultra Omega. Takeaways - Finding the right training environment and coaching is crucial for success in athletics. - Balancing training partners and coaching can be challenging, but it's important to find the right fit. - Pressure as a young athlete can impact enjoyment and performance. - Injuries can be a significant obstacle in an athlete's career. - Transitioning from running to triathlon requires adjustments and new training strategies. - Transitioning from Olympic distance to longer distances in triathlon can be a lifestyle choice based on happiness and well-being. - Having a strong support system is crucial for athletes, especially during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. - Winning a major race like Kona does not guarantee a smooth journey afterward, and it's important to manage expectations. - Enjoying the journey and focusing on the opinions of those who truly matter can lead to greater success and fulfilment. - PILLAR Performance's Triple Mag and Ultra Omega are recommended micronutrients for athletes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current Location 10:14 Chelsea's Running Pedigree 29:30 Breakthrough Performances and National Titles 33:14 Importance of Training Environment and Coaching 36:40 Impressive Personal Best Times 37:39 Transitioning to Triathlon 38:07 Choosing Happiness and Longer Distances in Triathlon 39:07 The Importance of a Strong Support System 42:53 The Realities of Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery as an Athlete 46:48 Managing Expectations After Winning Kona 56:54 The Expectation vs. Reality of Pivotal Moments 01:07:33 Enjoying the Journey and Focusing on What Matters 01:12:22 Recommended Micronutrients for Athletes: Triple Mag and Ultra Omega Chelsea Sodaro: https://www.instagram.com/chelseasodaro/ Dr Dan Plews: https://www.instagram.com/theplews/ PILLAR Performance Shop online: ⁠https://pillarperformance.shop/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pillarperformance_/⁠ Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pillarperformance⁠ STRAVA: ⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/1108245⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/61jzgXksYsWryVDHFF4lDs?si=94c8e415b5f74e22&nd=1&dlsi=7f152f0de9cb4ae6