We bring in multiple Ironman winner Laura Siddall to chat with Helen this week, all about the mental ups and downs of Ironman training and racing. Helen competed at Lakesman 2021, a long distance triathlon in England's picturesque Lake District. We find out about the many many wobbles along the way, how Helen prepared mentally for race day and how it all panned out.\nYou'll hear:\nAbout why Helen decided to do Lakesman and when she changed from the half to the full distance event.\nWhat Helen's training was like\nWhat its like to race again after so long out\nThe mental ups and downs of training\nHow Helen feels about her first DNF\nSid's tips for race day\nFind out more about this week's guests \nLaura Siddall Instagram\nLaura recommends the Run Free Podcast Ep 8 - A pre-race pep talk.\nTina Muir's blog about preparing for Race Day nerves\nThe Tri 247 MOVE Charity Raffle\nLike what you heard?\nLet me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below\nSponsors of the show\nLong Range Fuel\xa0are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get\xa010% off\xa0by using the code\xa0insidetri10\xa0or go direct\xa0via this link.\nThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: \n\nPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices