Kathleen McCartney

What does it take to endure? To win? And to keep coming back? In this episode, we sit down with one of the most iconic figures in endurance sport - Ironman champion Kathleen McCartney.

You may know her as the winner of the legendary 1982 Ironman, the race that gave us 'The Crawl.' But her story didn’t stop at the finish line. Kathleen shares the mindset that took her from an inexperienced college student to an Ironman world champion in just a year.

She opens up about coming back to racing after kids, rebuilding herself through endurance sport after divorce, and the wisdom she’s gained from coaching. She reveals the greatest lessons she learned from legendary mentors, including Bill Bachrach, and the surprising friendship that brought her back to Kona decades later.

Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone looking to overcome life’s challenges, Kathleen’s story will inspire you to redefine what’s possible.

Highlights:

• Winning 1982 Ironman: A Shared Moment of Sporting History
• Returning Stronger: Ironman Comebacks Through Motherhood and Divorce
• Friendship Forged in Competition: Completing Kona with Julie Moss
• Coaching with Purpose: TriDot and Smarter Training Principles
• Cancer, Community, and Comebacks: The Mike Levine Story
• Mental Strength for Life: Endurance Lessons Beyond the Finish Line

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This episode was sponsored by:

The Trusted Team

and 4th Discipline