#35 Angelina Lucas-Legrand & Kerry Lucas: Raising a Champion – Sport, Family & Olympic Dreams

In this inspiring episode of the D8 Training Podcast, hosts Ann-Marie Antic and Chloe Antic are joined by Angelina Lucas-Legrand, a six-time national champion in race walking, and her incredible mum Kerry Lucas, to explore what it really takes to thrive in the world of endurance sports.

Angelina shares how she discovered race walking through Little Athletics and how her family’s love of sport helped her pursue her passion with purpose. Kerry gives powerful insights into parenting young athletes—emphasising the importance of letting kids explore different sports, building all-round strength, and providing emotional support through the highs and lows of competition.

You’ll hear honest reflections on the mental and emotional demands of sport, the realities of juggling academics and elite training, and the financial pressures young athletes face. Plus, Angelina talks about her bold entrepreneurial leap in launching Plod Squad Apparel—a brand designed to support her Olympic journey and other aspiring athletes.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Why letting kids try different sports matters more than early specialisation
• The emotional ups and downs of sport—and how parents can support through both
• The importance of mental resilience, structure, and strong routines
• Real talk on the financial pressures of competitive sport
• Angelina’s inspiring story of launching Plod Squad Apparel to support her 2032 Olympic dream

Angelina & Kerry's Recommendations

• Pump Up Song
  • Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
  • Hall of Fame by The Script
• Book
  • Paula: My Story So Far by David Walsh and Paula Radcliffe https://amzn.to/44Htfhg
  • It's Not About The Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong https://amzn.to/46DriVQ
  • Winner's Bible: Rewire Your Brain for Permanent Change by Dr. Kerry Spackman https://amzn.to/46HQXfY

👟 Explore Plod Squad Apparel:

Support Angelina’s Olympic dream and check out her unique, Aussie-made activewear at Plod Squad Apparel (https://plod-squad-apparel.square.site/). 

Follow her journey on Instagram: @angelina_athletics https://www.instagram.com/angelina_athletics/  @plodsquad_apparel https://www.instagram.com/plodsquad_apparel/ 

Learn more about D8 Training: https://d8training.com.au/ 

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Check out D8 Training's athlete programs starting from age 10 at:

• Ages 10-14: https://www.d8training.com.au/juniorgym
• Ages 15+: https://www.d8training.com.au/10week 

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Connect with Host Ann-Marie Antic:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annmarieantic/ 
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmarieantic/ 

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