Just In Stride - Melanie Henderson about her intro to triathlon and finishing on podium, being a top age grouper, long distance triathlon, Ironman World Championships, Kona, Airline Pilot athlete balance, living away from home

Melanie Henderson about her intro to triathlon and finishing on podium, being a top age grouper, long distance triathlon, Ironman World Championships, Kona, Airline Pilot athlete balance, living away from home

05/16/24 • 79 min

As we move through life, we go through many different phases and priorities certainly change. Over time we grow and our appreciation for what’s important in life takes on different forms. That goes for family, friendships, careers and certainly our athletic goals too.

On this episode of Just In Stride we get to know Elite distance triathlete and top age grouper, Melanie Henderson.
Melanie started out as a track and field kid in her youth, always having fun with a healthy dose of competitiveness. She then moved from South Africa to the U.S in order to pursue a career as a pilot and that’s where a triathlete was born.

She proved to be a natural in her very first Ironman 70.3, placing 3rd in her age group and earning a stop at the World Championships. From that moment on, she was hooked.

We unpack her early success in the sport, the lessons she’s learnt along the way, the sense of community she feels and the pilot athlete balance she’s trying to find, so she’ll be able to fly in all aspects of her life.
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She proved to be a natural in her very first Ironman 70.3, placing 3rd in her age group and earning a stop at the World Championships. From that moment on, she was hooked.

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