Beth Potter - Building the confidence and belief to conquer the world
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This week, we sit down with British World Triathlon Series champion, Beth Potter. Beth's remarkable journey from a successful track athlete and physics teacher to a world-class triathlete is a tale of inspiration and resilience. She shares the challenges of transitioning to triathlon, including financial uncertainty and self-doubt in swimming, biking, and running. Drawing on her teaching background, Beth discusses how skills in planning, time management, and resilience have been key to her success. She opens up about the impact of psychology on her performance, sharing her experiences of working with a psychologist to boost her mental game and confidence. Self belief, consistency and discipline are at the heart of Beth's approach to training and racing, reflecting her change in perspective from seeking instant results to embracing patience through years of overcoming setbacks. Currently ranked #1 in the world, Beth looks ahead to the Paris Olympics with excitement whilst remains steadfast in her commitment to taking one step at a time on her remarkable journey. Follow us on social media: You can drop us a DM, send us a picture or tag us on instagram, linkedin or twitter or send us an email: [email protected] This season of the podcast is sponsored by Run Unbound Endurance Coaching. Whether running your first half, discovering trail running, tackling an ultramarathon or attempting one of the UK big 3 rounds, Run Unbound can help you to achieve your goals in a fun and inspiring way. We are so grateful for Run Unbound's support. Find out more at rununbound.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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