Female Athlete Diaries
Podcast Description
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
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The podcast tackles issues such as hormonal health, body image, disordered eating, and the unique struggles of female athletes through episodes like discussions on PMT, the fluctuations of peri-menopause, and overcoming body confidence challenges. Specific focus areas include training strategies for older athletes and the impact of nutrition on performance.
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
In this episode of Female Athlete Diaries, host Kirsty Sheehan interviews Kat Krosch, a physiotherapist and triahtlon coach specialising in running and cycling biomechanics and injury prevention. Kat shares her journey from starting triathlon in 2012 to becoming a professional triathlete, despite numerous challenges including stress fractures, the COVID period and managing full time work. She discusses her decision to relinquish her pro license, her experiences with inequities in prize money, overtraining, and the impact of relative energy deficiency. One of the key takeaways from this episode is clear communication with your coach and having the confidence to advocate for yourself when you know things aren't right with your training. Kat also highlights her initiatives to increase female participation in endurance sports and her ongoing passion for coaching.
00:00 Introduction to Female Athlete Diaries
00:27 Meet Kat Krosch: Physiotherapist and Triathlete
01:14 Kat's Journey into Triathlon
02:01 From Army to Triathlon
05:54 First Triathlon Experiences
07:22 Transition to Longer Distances
10:45 Pursuing Professional Status
14:10 COVID-19 and Career Shifts
20:42 Coaching and Core 4 Endurance
24:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Professional Racing
33:11 Highs and Lows of Intense Training
35:16 Overtraining and Stress Fractures
36:43 The Impact of Training Age and Gender Differences
39:45 Communicating with Coaches and Self-Advocacy
43:58 Mental and Physical Challenges of Injuries
51:40 Navigating RED-S and Menstrual Health
57:14 Transitioning from Pro Racing to Coaching
01:05:53 Future Plans and Reflections
To contact Kat and Core 4 Endurance: https://core4endurance.com.au/contact/
Current initiatives include an Introduction to Crit Racing for women.
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