[ATHLETE] The Long Road to Triathlons & Beyond w/ Nicole Hilley

Nicole joins us on the Strides for Strength podcast to share her journey from a high school state champion swimmer to a triathlete chasing Ironman dreams. From navigating setbacks like injuries and illness to rebuilding her running from the ground up, Nicole’s story is one of discipline, patience, and persistence. Whether you’re curious about triathlon or just need a reminder that growth comes with time, this conversation will inspire you to embrace the long game in your own training. 💡 What You’ll Hear:Nicole’s transition from competitive swimming to running and triathlonHow a New Year’s resolution turned into a lifelong love for endurance sportsThe role patience played in coming back from injury and illnessWhy triathlon culture and community are unlike anything elseThe surprising impact of cadence, strength, and small details on big improvementsHow focusing on feeling strong—rather than chasing numbers—changes the gameNicole’s future goals (yes, the full Ironman seed has been planted!) CONNECT WITH US: IG: @sfsrunners Coach Erin: @therunningrosen Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_ WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST