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In today\\u2019s podcast we catch up with\\xa0Susie Cheetham\\xa0who\\u2019s a professional triathlete and came 6th at the Iron Man World Championships in 2015.\\xa0

Susie provides advice, top tips and tactics for all aspects of the race from the the swim, cycle, run and how to make the transitions work best for you.\\xa0

Susie shares her first experience of fitness \\xa0at a young age and how by deciding to join a running club, it\'s changed the whole direction of her life.

We also discuss the following:-

• The importance of trying new sports and seeing what works for you.\\xa0
• Getting back to basics - what\\u2019s involved in a Half Ironman and how her first experience went.\\xa0
• Discussing some of the myths that surround an Ironman - from drinking coke on the run to it being boring!\\xa0
• How to choose what advice to listen to and what advice to ignore.
• Learning to take confidence in the decisions you make - for triathlons and for life.
• The high points for Susie during an Ironman, as well as the low points and how she deals with them. From punctures on the side of the road to receiving a time penalty for dangerous riding.
• How your mental attitude can change throughout the course and how having the right attitude can impact on your race.
• Susie shares her tips on mental toughness preparation especially in the toughest races like Kona. \\xa0
• How to cope when your mind takes you to dark place during the race.\\xa0
• Advice, tactics and top tips for the open water swim for both experienced swimmers and novice swimmers.\\xa0
• Pacing lines, overtaking and tactics for the cycle part of the race
• How you can have the best transition for you!
• Advice and tips for the run section and why being comfortable is so important for\\xa0having\\xa0your best race.
• Learn more about the\\xa0Iron Nun\\xa0and why age is just a number!\\xa0

You can learn more about Susie by visiting her\\xa0website, and she\'s also on Twitter\\xa0@SusieCheetham\\xa0

Are you training for a triathlon? Want to learn more? Then listen to\\xa0Helen Russell\\xa0(World Champion Duathlete & Triathlete) and\\xa0Gale Bernhardt\\xa0(USA Olympic Triathlon Team & Olympic Cycling Coach) on the\\xa0Tough Girl Podcast!

Come and say hello to me on twitter!\\xa0@_TOUGH_GIRL

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To keep unto date on how my training for the Marathon des Sables is going visit\\xa0www.toughgirlchallenges.com\\xa0