Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport

Описание: Beth McKenzie is an American pro trail runner living in Australia. She is also the Founder and CEO of Wyn Republic, a performance sports apparel brand, and a mother of two. Over the last two seasons, Beth has accumulated several very strong performances including 2x podium finishes at Ultra Trail Australia and 2x podium finishes at Tarawera. Last fall, in her 100 mile debut, she finished 2nd place at the Javelina Jundred.

Previous to her trail running career, Beth was a professional triathlete where she and her husband both enjoyed very successful careers. During that time, Beth tested positive for Ostarine and ultimately served a two-year ban, which we discuss at length in this episode. This is Beth's first appearance on the podcast.

Chapters:

00:00 What Makes You You?
02:59 Beth's Journey into Endurance Sports
05:53 The Impact of Triathlon on Beth's Life
08:22 The Ostarine Incident: A Life-Changing Moment
11:09 Public Reaction and Support During Controversy
14:01 Navigating the Community and Personal Relationships
16:46 Reflections on the Experience and Moving Forward
24:29 Navigating Anti-Doping in Trail Running
33:46 The Aftermath of Doping Cases
37:41 Transitioning to Trail Running
40:56 Building Wyn Republic: A Family Business
50:41 Expanding the Brand into Trail Running
53:34 Beth's Journey in Trail Running
58:21 Navigating the Golden Ticket Dilemma
01:02:38 Reflections on CCC and Javelina
01:05:38 The Future of Beth's Racing Career

Beth's Substack for further reading on her story - https://bethgmckenzie.substack.com/

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