Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, Olympic triathlete Georgia Taylor-Brown joins Dive Beyond Sport from an altitude training camp in Granada as she prepares for her next race in Spain. Georgia shares how she keeps her identity separate from sport, explaining why she avoids bringing training home and relies on family, her partner Vince, and her dog to stay grounded. She also reflects on taking a lower-pressure season, exploring different race formats, and designing her own race suits. Georgia opens up about her journey into triathlon, overcoming major injuries and RED-S, and the resilience that kept her from walking away from the sport. She also compares the highs of Tokyo with the disappointment of Paris, reveals her race-day mindset, and shares why she'd call her life story The Dramatic Emotional Disco Ball. Show Notes • How do elite athletes build an identity that exists beyond results and medals. • What can long-term injuries teach us about resilience, perspective, and life beyond sport. • How do athletes stay present when competing in high-pressure Olympic environments. • What role does enjoyment play in sustaining motivation throughout an elite sporting career. • How can setbacks and adversity become the foundation for future success. • What does it take to perform with confidence while embracing uncertainty and risk. • How do athletes avoid defining themselves solely by their sport. • What lessons can endurance sport teach us about patience, adaptability, and mental strength. • How do Olympic athletes balance ambition with happiness and fulfilment outside competition. • What can Georgia Taylor-Brown's journey teach us about resilience, identity, and finding joy in high performance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:54 Altitude Camp Reality 04:02 Switching Off at Home 08:01 Identity Beyond Results 13:58 Find the Fun Mantra 16:49 Racing Across Distances 21:55 Creative Suits and Style 22:50 Origins in Sport 27:04 Early Triathlon Struggles 29:38 Injuries and RED-S 37:47 Stress Fracture Diagnosis 40:29 Long Rehab Setbacks 42:13 Finding Life Beyond Sport 44:52 Tokyo vs Paris Pressure 50:46 Individual vs Relay Meaning 52:16 Leeds Squad Culture 55:21 Mental Strategies in Racing 59:45 Altitude Training Explained 01:04:23 Movie Title and Wrap Up Guest Pick:Book: The Housemaid - Freida McFadden

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