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In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome professional triathlete India Lee to discuss her journey from a shy childhood and her aversion to drama classes, to endurance sports and beyond. Indie earned a scholarship for competitive athletics in the U.S. Discussing the intense yet enriching experience of college sports and its impact on young athletes, Indie sheds light on the different cultures of sports in the UK and the U.S.After experimenting with short and middle-distance triathlon, she has now moved on to the long course triathlons. Indie shares exciting insights from her time in Kona, her shift in perception about the place, and discusses her anticipation for the races to come.Indie also touches upon the importance of having a supportive tribe and strategic approach to improving race performance. Her growth mindset, resilience, and continuous learning approach in sports is something we can all learn from.Highlights:Childhood and Getting into RunningTransitioning from Running to SwimmingUniversity Experience and U.S. ScholarshipIntense Training and Cultural DifferencesTransitioning into TriathlonChallenges and Support in TriathlonExperiences in Ironman and KonaLearning from Others and Personal GrowthChallenges of Flying with a BikeContact India Lee: LinkedIn | WikipediaIndia Lee, or Indie as she prefers to be known, is a British triathlete renowned for her versatility and strength in multisport events. With a passion for sport deeply ingrained from a young age, Indie has evolved from a runner in her younger days to a world class triathlete. Her journey in this gruelling sport reflects not only her love for competition but also her zest for life, finding joy in travelling the world and immersing herself in the triathlon lifestyle. Indie is known for her fierce independence, her love for cycling, and a deep bond with her dog, Ruby. With a unique ability to fix anything that's broken, she embodies a spirit that's both determined and reflective, and is as good an example of a growth mindset as you will see. Lee's career took a significant turn in 2018 when she stepped up to middle-distance racing, promptly making a mark with her victory at Ironman 70.3 Weymouth. Her accolades include being a double European champion, and her transition to Ironman racing suggests more exciting chapters ahead. Notably, she also played a pivotal role in pacing Kat Matthews during the historic Sub8 challenge. In this episode, we discuss the benefit of a growth mindset, the benefits of doing your own mechanics.Please Subscribe to Business of Endurance on Apple Podcasts, leave a comment, and give us a 5-Star review.Sponsor MessagesSign up to the TRIBE Talk newsletter to receive bi-monthly updates, insights and tips from the hosts of the Business of Endurance Podcast hereGet access to the free on-demand sleep like a pro webinar from 4th Discipline hereLaunch Your Own Podcast:ShoRunner is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneursThis episode was sponsored by The Trusted Team and 4th Discipline