#260 Para Triathletes Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband: National Champions, Competing on World Stage and More

This week, we have not one, but two guests on the Any Given Runday Podcast .Our first guest despite losing his sight at aged 10, has gone on to represent Ireland in two sports, as well as becoming a multiple-time National Champion in Paratriathlon & has podiumed on the World Stage with his guide, coach,friend and second guest of the podcast who has competed internationally as a professional triathlete, has a  level 3 triathlon qualifiation and has a masters degree in sports & exercise physiology, Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband (@allthewaytola on Instagram). 

Donnacha lost his sight at age 10 but went on to represent Ireland in multiple sports, including becoming a national champion in para-triathlon. Sean, a very accomplished triathlete and Level 3 triathlon coach, partners with Donnacha to race on the world stage. Dive into their captivating stories, their unique training challenges, and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of para-triathlon. From getting to know each other on their first race in Europe to their aspirations for future events, this episode is a deep dive into resilience, teamwork, and the power of determination.

14:43 Donnacha's Journey into Sports

18:04 Sean's Introduction to Triathlon

21:01 Challenges and Training in Triathlon

24:26 Communication and Trust in Training

31:21 Race Experiences and Reflections

48:38 Navigating Race Dynamics and Strategies

50:01 Challenges and Tactics in Competitive Racing

52:09 The Importance of Point Systems in Paralympic Qualification

53:23 Classification and Fairness in Paralympic Sports

61:21 Reflecting on Recent Competitions and Challenges

70:46 Future Plans and Training Strategies

77:35 Looking Back and Moving Forward

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