Journey to Becoming a World Champion Triathlete: A Conversation on Explorative Mindset with Katie Zaferes

Business of Endurance

What does it take to go from a humble beginning to becoming a world's leading triathlete? Katie Zaferes, our guest for today, holds the answers. From her sunny family fun activity to her Olympic dream, Katie shares an inspiring journey filled with grit and determination.
Brace yourself for a roller coaster ride as we discuss her crash in Tokyo and her amazing comeback to become a World Champion - all within two weeks! Her mental strategies including journalling, guided visualisations, and mantras play a pivotal role in her success. Get a firsthand account of her experience at the Tokyo Olympics and the anxiety she had to overcome.
We also delve into how Katie balances motherhood with the challenges of a triathlon career. She shares her insights on goal setting, how she uses books like Mind Gym and Atomic Habits for mental preparation, and her tips for travel, including managing jet lag and making travel painless. Tune in to this enlightening conversation with Katie Zaferes and discover what it takes to be a leading triathlete!
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This episode was sponsored by The Trusted Team and 4th Discipline

Chapters

1. Journey to Becoming a World Champion Triathlete: A Conversation on Explorative Mindset with Katie Zaferes (00:00:00)

2. Katie Zafires (00:00:09)

3. Overcoming Adversity in Sport (00:11:36)

4. Visualization and Mental Strategies Power (00:20:48)

5. Reflections on the Tokyo Olympics (00:30:59)

6. Balancing Parenthood and Triathlon Challenges (00:37:18)

7. Goal Setting in Racing (00:51:21)

8. Goal Setting and Mental Strategies (00:56:14)

9. Travel Tips and N+1 Principle (01:01:49)

10. Tribe Athalon Email (01:10:39)