Kimberley Morrison: How to find fulfilment in triathlon

Published: Sept. 1, 2021, 4 a.m.

It's a deep and honest chat with British pro Kim Morrison, covering everything from big race postponements, to her background in triathlon, to her progression as a professional. We talk about the mental ups and downs she's faced with running. And why she's eager to start training with others again soon.\nYou'll hear:\n07:00 Her reaction to the Kona postponement and why she's not convinced it should be held elsewhere as a one-off.\n12:30 Why loving triathlon is key to continuing 'if you're not passionate and in love with it, I truly don't believe you can continue doing it, not to the level that will fulfil you anyway'\n15:30 Her love for Time Trialling 'its probably one of the sports that has progressed the least. We still sign on pen to paper. Even 4-5 years ago you'd have to purchase the handbook to know which races were happening. Nothing was online.\n19:14 Why running remains a daily challenge for Kim. "Forget the run tomorrow". Going out to run for pure pleasure - I get those days sometimes but more often than not, all I can think of is 'it's for Kona'. My mind doesn't wander when I run. Running just doesn't come naturally to me.\n26:00 Why she asked David Tillbury-Davis to coach her when she met him in Kona 2019. ' I really wanted a fresh pair of eyes over me as a runner'\n30:00 Why she bases herself in Norfolk, in the east of England. 'I think the uniqueness is how flat it is!' Day to day training solo is great, but it's getting tough'\n32:20 The role Chrissie Wellington has played in Kim's career. 'The commute on the tube turned into commuting on my bike into work after I finished that book.'\n38:45 Some useful tips to motivate yourself if you've had a disappointing race or result. "I'll now know never to not push hard enough. "\n43:00 The impact the early part of her life has had on her since.\n48:00 The biggest take away Kim has learnt from her career as a professional triathlete. 'When you don't keep winning, you have to have a realisation of what fulfils you.'\nFind out more about this week's guests \nKim Morrison Instagram\nKim Morrison website\nResilient Nutrition's Meet the Nutter: Janet Herring\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\nGET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!\nSign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere.\nYou can still support me and support the show by clicking\xa0here\xa0to buy me a coffee every so often by\xa0becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show.\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.\nSupporters of the show\n33 Fuel\xa0\u2013 natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to\xa0win 3 months\xa0supply of award winning 33 Fuel\xa0Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by\xa0clicking on this link. And as always, use the code\xa0INSIDETRI33\xa0for a\xa0discount\xa0at checkout at\xa0www.33fuel.com.\nFind out more about Helen\nHead over to\xa0Helen's website\xa0to find out more about her\n\n\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