• Prue Young: Triathlete and Critical Care Flight Paramedic Sharing Her Journey as an MS Warrior and Competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona

  • Dec 31 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Prue Young: Triathlete and Critical Care Flight Paramedic Sharing Her Journey as an MS Warrior and Competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona

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  • In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Prue Young, a remarkable triathlete and critical care flight paramedic who exemplifies resilience and determination. As a proud warrior living with multiple sclerosis (MS), Prue has not only faced personal challenges but has also triumphed in the world of endurance sports. From her journey as an athlete to competing in the prestigious Ironman World Championships in Kona, Prue shares her inspiring story of perseverance. As a New Zealand representative, she has pushed through the barriers of her diagnosis to achieve incredible feats, including completing Ironman events and other endurance challenges. Join us as Prue discusses her experiences in triathlon, the intersection of her career and athletic pursuits, and how she continues to inspire others in the face of adversity. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of chasing your dreams against all odds! Catch the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, dropping every Tuesday at 7 am UK time! Don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women. Want to play a part in uplifting female representation in the media? Support the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon! Your generosity helps shine a spotlight on female role models in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Join us in making a positive impact by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you for your amazing support! Show notes Who is PrueInsights into her childhood in rural Dunedin, New ZealandGrowing up with outdoor adventures like climbing trees, kayaking, skiing, and campingThe influence of her parents in fostering her love for the outdoorsHer involvement in sports during her school years, including water polo, hockey, and swimmingParticipation in the Duke of Edinburgh programme and how it introduced her to tramping and mountain bikingHer early aspiration to become a doctor, inspired by a childhood incidentWhy she shifted her career focus from medicine to paramedicineHow a suggestion to volunteer with St John Ambulance started her paramedic journeyPrue’s path from volunteering to becoming a fully qualified paramedicThe challenges of balancing work, study, and personal fitness while pursuing her paramedic degreeHow exercise became her outlet during busy and stressful periodsHer initial exposure to triathlons during high schoolThe role of a colleague in encouraging her to participate in a women’s triathlonOvercoming fears of road cycling and embracing triathlon trainingCompleting her paramedics internship and rediscovering her love for sportsWriting a bucket list and setting ambitious fitness goalsCompeting in New Zealand’s Coast to Coast multi-sport competitionThe components of the Coast to Coast eventHow Les Mills RPM classes rekindled her interest in bikingHer journey from gym fitness to full Ironman triathlonsFinding fulfilment in the outdoors through triathlons and endurance challengesHow triathlons helped her manage stress and stay physically activeThe importance of community and support in her sporting and professional lifeThe mental and physical challenges of transitioning to a high-intensity paramedic careerInsights into balancing career demands with maintaining personal fitnessHer reflections on resilience and adaptability through life’s challengesHow her love for the outdoors continues to shape her lifestyle and careerHow she discovered her love for triathlons and embraced the joy of physical challengesHer first Ironman experience in March 2018The balance between overcoming challenges and enjoying the process of competingThe influence of her postgraduate studies to her training routineReflections on her second Ironman and how pressure impacted her enjoyment and performanceBalancing work, study, and training while managing life changesHow she shifted her focus from Ironman to the Coast to Coast multi-sport eventThe new challenges she faced learning to kayakThe unique blend of skills and fitness required for both triathlons and multi-sport eventsHow Prue attempted to take on both the Coast to Coast and Ironman in 2021The impact of COVID-19 restrictions on events and how they reshaped her plansHow Prue’s journey took a major turn with the onset of symptoms leading to her MS (Multiple Sclerosis) diagnosisThe early signs of MS that she experienced, including changes in sensation and strengthPrue’s journey to understanding and managing her MS diagnosisThe importance of finding joy in the process, even amid setbacks and challengesHow Prue continues to approach life and sports with a positive and determined mindsetPrue’s journey to the Ironman World Championships and overcoming challenges like injury and fatigueWhat it was like competing in Kona during COVID-19Highlights of being part of an inspiring athlete ambassador panelThe joy and energy of the Ironman check-in process and race day atmosphereHer experiences with ...
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