Show Notes
In this episode of Uninterrupted season 8, Sophie Howe sits down with lululemon ambassador Katie Martin just days after Sydney 2026 to unpack the race she spent eight months preparing for, and what happens when the goal you’ve structured your life around is suddenly behind you.
From the nerve pain that threatened to derail her race to the mindset shift that kept her moving, Katie opens up about the highs and lows of 42.2km, the confidence that comes from proving you can do hard things and why she believes “life is an endurance sport”. She also reflects on finding a new role within the running community, learning to embrace recovery and the ambitious goal she already has her sights set on next.
In this episode, we cover: What was really going through Katie’s mind on the start line The painful setback she faced around 25km, and why she refused to stop The mindset shift that completely changed her experience of race day Why doing hard things has transformed the way she sees herself What Katie learned from becoming a half-marathon pacer at SeaWheeze with lululemon Why the running community has become such an important part of her life Why she believes “life is an endurance sport” Giving herself permission to recover after eight months of training The ambitious running goal she wants to chase next
CREDITS: This podcast was hosted by head of content Sophie Howe, with sound editing by Michael Tankard. For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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