Episode 492 - Steve McKenna: IRONMAN Australia Champion 2023

In this episode we chat with IRONMAN Australia Champion Steve McKenna. Steve shares the challenges he's faced this year, from multiple head colds and COVID to getting hit by a car, and how he's now targeting IRONMAN Cairns as a main goal for the Australasian season. We also explore the impact of being a father of two young children has on his training and racing plans, and how it’s shifted his focus and priorities.

Steve talks about his race strategies and performances over the last few years, his love of IRONMAN training and his belief that he's more suited to the longer distance events. We chat about his victory at IRONMAN Australia and how the support and advice from both his family and his coach have been invaluable in his journey.

Lastly, we dive into the topic of the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and its impact on athletes like Steve. He shares his experience with the PTO rankings system, how it affected his decisions to race in certain events and the potential opportunities it may offer athletes in the future.

Join us for this honest and insightful conversation as we explore the challenges of a professional triathlete's career both on and off the racecourse.

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