Kat Matthews: Control your own decisions
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Kat Matthews doesn't need much of an introduction these days. The former Army Physiotherapist is a huge role model for so many people in the sport of triathlon. In this episode, she answers listener's questions, talks about how she has rebuilt her confidence and belief after her accident and talks about her future goals. You'll hear: 02:00 Kat talks about how she really enjoys inspiring other people 06:30 Has Kat had any counselling after her accident? Kat says that being alone without any facts has been the hardest thing for her. 09:00 Kat talks about the PTO's Crushed documentaries (link below) 12:00 Why Kat is strongly against the word 'comeback.' 13:30 Does Kat think she is mentally strong? 15:00 Some of the little wins that Kat had along the way as she was rehabbing from her accident. 22:00 Why being able to swim again was such a big stepping stone for her. She also talks about getting back on the bike on the first time. 'Just to do swim, bike and run training was a big deal.' Getting back on my bike, I just had to do it because it's my job.' 28:00 Question from Jo: Has Kat's background as a physio been helpful? 31:00 Question from Lowri: Have Kat's ambitions' changed since her accident? 35:00 Alex and Maja: Can Kat talk about her background in running and how she is able to run so strongly? Kat also talks about pacing and being at the track. 44:00 Question from Aioefe: Training on RPE Vs focussing on the data and numbers 47:00 Question from Daniel: what are your benchmark sessions so you know you are on track with your training? 50:00 Question from Kay and Si: Kat's thoughts on Motos in races* *We recorded this the day after the tragic accident in Hamburg. 53:00 Question from Kaylee: Does Kat read much and what does she read? 56:00 Daniel and Holly: What's Kat's post race favourite meal? 58:00 Holly: Any tips for nerves ahead of your first ironman? 59:59 How's Kat feeling ahead of Kona 2023? I think I can do it really really well. Find out more about this week's guest: Kat Matthews Instagram Kat Matthews Crushed PTO documentary Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow For 20% off at OTE Sports: INSIDE-TRI-20 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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