Sarah Thomas - First Year Pro

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests.

Our second podcast for the year is a returning guest, but this time it's a much different conversation! Last time we spoke to Sarah Thomas, she was a elite age grouper winning Ironman age group races. This time, she has just finished her first year as a pro triathlete. We talk with Sarah about;

The trials and tribulations she faced in 2021 including a relationships breakdown, tough racing and a change in coachThe tough moments and the decision to race pro in 2021How training and racing as a pro has been different from training and racing as an age grouperHer first pro Ironman event at her home Ironman course, Ironman CairnsHer reflections and learnings from this experience Lining up at Sunshine Coast 70.3 and Hervey Bay 100 against some of Australia's best long course triathletesHer experiences in her second pro Ironman race at Ironman Western AustraliaThe emotions of crossing the IMWA finish line second overall and securing her first ever pro podiumA switch of coach and tri squad for 2022What lies ahead for Sarah in 2022

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www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
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